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Holidays bring back memories of my parents and grandparents, and how much they are missed. So many wonderful Christmas’ with my parents and the two sets of grandparents. We were blessed that my sisters and our children lived within close distance so we usually all celebrated together. My grandparents weren’t so blessed to be close to all their children and grandchildren, but most of those who lived within 50 miles made a point to gather together. Fellowship with my many cousins was a blessing and created memories I will never forget. How I wis...
This week marks the 150th anniversary of a famous hunting trip that may have helped draw attention to a painting thought to have been inspired by an earlier buffalo hunting trip that happened in Nuckolls County. But like many of the Old West stories, not everyone agrees about where it happened or even when. For example Robert Landon, a man personally known by people I have known, said he raised Calamity Jane in a abin along the Little Blue River northwest of Oak. Some historians claim Calamity Jane was raised in Missouri. Landon contended he...
Presenting Biblical answers to tough questions Q: I recently lost someone close to me. Where can I find words of comfort in the Bible? A: It may not be easy for me to offer a satisfying answer to this question since grief can affect all of us in different ways. The best I can do is offer general guidelines and resources for grief, then list specific passages for various situations. I hope it helps. One very beneficial source of comfort to us in times of grief is our relationships with others. Friends, family, a pastor, or a wise fellow...
The Human race is really an amazing thing. Even though it was chosen by God to be the dominate species of life here on earth, it sure does a lot of stupid things. History is dominated with our efforts to kill each other off . . . for all sorts of reasons. We also have the common sense to correct many of our mistakes, therefore looking good in historical terms. (I do mean amazing.) Here in the U. S. of America I contend there have been three or four major instances in which people have died in massive number for no good reasons. First off, the c...
I don’t know where to start. It’s been a tough week. Two of my friends are sick and were hospitalized, the pick-up broke down, and I hit a deer. On top of all that, I haven’t been feeling tippy-top. No worries, I’m not contagious or anything, just my usual health issues. I’ll be back to my good ol’ snarky, sarcastic self in a day or two. My mom had surgery on Friday to remove the plate from her knee. About five years ago, she fell and broke her knee. The added hardware was causing discomfort and keeping her from using the leg normally. T...
Each January; the Superior Board of Education reorganizes. Not much changed this year. All officers, board Appointments and committee membership remained the same after a brief series of motions which were unanimously approved. Matt Sullivan is president: Peggy Meyer remains vice-president and Brad Biltoft secretary. All board members were present for the meeting except Sullivan. December claims of $632,085 were approved. Kim Williams was appointed board treasurer. Supt. Martin Kobza was authorized to sign checks. KSB School Law will continue...
Action formalized this week by the Superior City Council more than doubled the size of the Kottmeyer Business Park. While meeting Monday evening, the five council members present voted unanimously without discussion to pay $3,000 an acre for the land at the east edge of Superior that was previously used as a petroleum tank farm and terminal. The land adjoins the northern edge of the Kottmeyer Business Park and has much of the infastructure in place for development. The water main delivering...
The first baby of 2022 made his appearance at Brodstone Memorial Hospital Thursday, Jan. 6. Parents Jerry and Nicole Farr of Red Cloud, welcomed Ethan Cole, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19" long. Also welcoming Ethan are his siblings, Tanner, Dakotah, Breanna, Myrah and Spencer. Grandparents include Glenda Clark and Frank Horacek of Kansas and the late Gwen and Kenneth Farr. Baby Ethan and his parents were presented a quilt created by the Loose Thread Sewing Circle and children's books from...
This week marks the 150th anniversary of a buffalo hunt that some credit for being the inspiration of famous paintings created by Alfred Bierstadt, a western landscape artist. But an event which happened in Nuckolls County in 1863 is claimed by local historians as the source of the inspiration. A story recorded in Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences and written by Claredon E. Adams, said the following narrative was told to him by E. S. Comstock, an earlier settler in the Oak area. “In 1863, Mr. Albert Bierstadt, a German Landscape painter, joined a...
Kier's of Mankato and Post Rock District Extension are implementing a produce basket program. "Simply Produce" offers customers approximately 15 pounds of produce for $15. The program features a bulk purchase that is available monthly. It is made available to the public at a lower price through wholesale ordering and is done as a commitment to supporting the local community and bolstering the regional food system. Simply Produce baskets are available to anyone and there are no income...
The Board of Education for USD No. 107 met Monday. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Brenden Wirth, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Justin Angleton, Wayne Frost, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higer. The first item on the agenda was election of officers. Kenny Mizner was elected president and Marc Grout, vice president. Mr. Boley extended an invitation from Jacob Barry, to attend the dedication of the Gaga Pit at the Rock Hills Elementary School, at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 16. The...
Dr. Nolan Beavers will no longer be part of the Jewell County Hospital and clinic. He wants to devote his time to his practice in Belleville and for more time with his family. The Jewell County Hospital has truly appreciated all of his years of service to thecommunity and thanks his patients for their loyalty. Dr. Andy Walker will be assuming the days that formerly had been staffed by Dr. Beavers....
Members of the Formoso Garden Club are hopeful the new year will allow them to start bedding plants in their new greehouse. The green house project began before the arrival of 2021 but last spring’s record breaking cold snap delayed completion until past the time to start plants for 2021. The club has constructed a new building on the east side of Yates Street in the vicinity of the community’s roller skating rink located in what was once the school gym. It is a dual purpose building that will serve both as a green house in the spring and a y...
Doug Peterson, Nebraska attorney general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put in place measures that will help stem the tide of foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam Americans. The comment letter to the FCC was led by Josh Stein, North Carolina attorney general, Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania attorney general, and Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas attorney general. “Robocalls are a major concern to Nebraskans. Scam calls can result in real financial losses and serious consumer frustration. Our office is committed to u...
The South Central Red Raider Wrestling team from the cooperating schools of Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek sent three wrestlers to the Norm Manstedt Invitational held on the campus of the South Central Community College near Columbus, Neb., last week. Two of the three scored points for the Red Raiders. The summaries: Rowan Jarosik (20-8) Rowan won seven of his eight matches for the day. In the semi-final round he lost to William Sprenger of Valentine, but in the match for 3rd place, he...
That second win of the year was a long time in coming. The course ran through seven teams in larger classes than L-N, but it did come last Thursday in the game against Giltner. The girls split their games during the week as they lost to McCool Junction in a Tuesday night game. The game summaries: L-N – GILTNER: 44-28: The Lady Raiders had control of this game from the opening tip-off. It was probably only fitting that the first points of the game came from Aleah Heikkinen since she ended up b...
The L-N boys' basketball team played D-1 McCool Junction and D-2 Giltner last week. At the end of the week, they added two more victories to their record which now stands at 6-4. Interestingly, L-N won their first three games of the season and now the last three with the four losses in the middle. The Raiders are an improved team since the beginning of December. Any number of players are used in any game and they all contribute in many ways. The rest of the season promises to be interesting....
Bonnie Marie (Siebenneicher) Thompson, 72, daughter of Eugene and Vera Jean (Koerwitz) Siebenneicher, was born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Deshler, Neb. Bonnie died Jan. 8, in Hebron. Bonnie was united in marriage to Stanley Thompson on Sept. 14, 1968, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Deshler, for 53 years. Bonnie worked at Deshler Market, Reinke’s and cleaned houses. When she was in high school, she taught Sunday School. Bonnie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Deshler. Bonnie enjoyed time with her family, camping, fishing and p...
Christopher John Eitzmann was born April 1, 1977, in Belleville, Kan. to Scott and Connie Eitzmann. He was the eldest of five siblings. He spent his childhood in Byron, Neb., on a family farm. He loved his upbringing and felt comforted by his small community, which he thought of as an extended family. He was a doting older brother and he cherished his role as protector for his younger siblings. As Chris grew on the farm, so did his love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...
Hastings resident Virgil Eugene Eitzmann, 76, died Saturday, Jan. 8, at his home. His funeral will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Rem-mers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. with family present 5 to 7 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later...
Carl R. Figgins, 76, of Mankato died Sunday, Jan. 9. He was born Feb. 24, 1945, to Cecil and Gladys (Bisbee) Figgins. Survivors include his wife, Karen; daughter, Jennifer Harris and her husband, Elliott, of Salina; and grandchildren, Lauren, Andrew and Logan. A funeral is planned for March. Memorials are requested to the Carl Figgins Scholarship, the Burr Oak Community Center or Jewell County Food Pantry. They may be sent in care of Melby Mortuary, Mankato....
Arlen L. Lunzmann, son of John Lunzmann and Edna (Peters) Lunzmann was born Nov. 16, 1933, at Byron, Neb. He died Jan. 3, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, at the age of 88. Arlen grew up in rural Byron, and attended school in the Byron school district. He was confirmed on June 20, 1948, by Pastor Krause. He was a life long member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, rural Byron. He assisted his parents in the farm operation in his early years. Later he farmed the family farm and was a lifetime...
Jerry Norman Divel was born to Doris (Jarvis) and Rex Divel on July 10, 1947. He died Jan. 8, 2022. Jerry was raised on the family farm south of Jewell. He graduated from Jewell High School in 1965. Jerry leaves four children: Leith (Amy) Divel, Todd (Shanda) Divel, Zachary Divel, and Molly (Cole) Brown. He also leaves grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Gary Divel and Leon Divel; and his sister, Judy Burchett. Cremation is planned and services will be announced at a later date....
Joyce E. Ritter, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 6. She was born to Henry and Maude (Bassett) Keller on July 7, 1928, rural Lebanon, Kan. On May 19, 1946, she married Boyd Ritter. She managed and worked for Pete's Restaurant in Smith Center for a few years in the 1960s. She was a homemaker and worked hard on the family farm. Survivors include sons, Gary and wife Kathy of Hill City, S.D.; Larry and wife Linda of Custer, S.D., and daughter, Tonja Westerman and husband Larry of Kensington, Kan.; sisters, L...
Herbert Charles Alley, age 77, of Frankfort, Kan., died, Monday, Dec. 6. He was born Nov. 8, 1944, at the family home near Bancroft, Kan., the son of Charles and Lois (Cordon) Alley. Herbert attended grade school at Bancroft and graduated high school at Wetmore. After graduation, he lived for awhile with his aunt, Rowena, and uncle, Ellis McKnight, a doctor, at Alma, Kan. He worked as an orderly at the care home there. He then attended one year at Highland Community College and one semester at...
