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This is a story of a bank. More than that, it is the story of people who staked their claims and gambled their livelihoods on farming and enterprising on the rough prairielands of north central Kansas --which was to become the geographical center of a bulging country straining to unite and conquer. And it is the story of a struggling band of settlers who in early years overcame the frontier ravages of fires, pestilence and droughts to develop into an ambitious, vibrant community with a proud heritage. We like to think of it as a conquering spir...
Kansas welcomed a pawn shop for the rich in exchange for a promise of rural development As Brad Heppner faces allegations of fraud and the SEC investigates his former business, legislators still support his new endeavor By Sherman Smith Kansas Reflector Brad Heppner’s vision to transform his hometown’s main street into a thriving commercial hub is so breathtaking, local and state officials would rather not question the operations of a uniquely regulated trust company he describes as a pawn shop for rich people. Few in the Kansas Leg...
By Lori Potter Flatwater Free Press The heartthrob has skinny legs, wild hair and a laid-back personality that captivates everyone he meets, from preschoolers who want to touch his head to great-grandmothers who ask him for a kiss. They may be drawn to his brown, soulful eyes or the bangs that hang over his broad forehead and into his eyes. Or maybe it's his stylish accessories: A cowboy-style red bandanna reflecting his rural roots or the reindeer antlers headband and flashing red nose he...
The little, now long-gone, town of Mayview, Kansas, was getting “a new store” and the “population was increasing” in March of 1881 (March 24,1881, Jewell County Review and the March 11, 1881, Jewell County Monitor) In fact, 1881 might seem a watershed year for the little community. That year there was also a “base-ball club” (April 28,1881, Jewell County Review) and a “Mayview opera house” (April 28, 1881, Jewell County Monitor). Quoting the Monitor, the “Brown’s Creek Dramatic Association will play the new and popular dramma (sic) ‘The O...
What a weekend! We went to Fort Riley to visit Robert and my two adopted army brats and family. We arrived at the boys' place early in the afternoon on Friday. We were at the house long enough to use bathroom, kiss the baby and head out the door. Robert's truck had been broken down in the barracks parking lot for over a month, and George was on a mission to get it fixed. The tumblers in the ignition were worn, and the old worn key that worked just fine all this time had gotten bent, so he was...
Red Neck Miniature Golf Fundraiser held in and around Deweese The 10th Red Neck Miniature Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, in and around Deweese. Forty-eight teams participated on a beautiful Sunday in February; with numerous others stopping by to bring donations and bid on silent auction items. The day was filled with laughter, conversations amongst neighbors, friends and new acquaintances who came from as far as Omaha; all while funds were being raised for St. Jude Research Hospital; and,...
Every year, thousands of people apply for a deer license with the hope of bagging a trophy buck and providing food for the family. Though I have never shot a deer, hunting season has been a big deal in my family. Almost more prominent than the holidays. My first-time deer hunt was my last! Waking up before the sun and sitting in the cold is not my idea of a good time. My experience with deer hunting comes after the deer has been shot and field-dressed. The processing of the meat is where I am...
Brian Blevins, athletic director, physical education, health instructor at Lawrence-Nelson Middle School and High School said, "As the football coach and athletic director, I get multiple opportunities every year to build and strengthen relationships outside of the normal classroom setting. I believe coaches play a huge role in the success of students. As stated in the book, 3D Coaching, a single coach will impact more lives in a year than the average person does in their lifetime. "Our...
Jessica Stokes ELA teacher Lawrence-Nelson Middle School and High School told about teaching during COVID quarantine. "In the spring of 2020, I spent a lot of time meeting individually with a few students to help them catch up on their school work and let them know they were not alone as some just needed someone to talk to. This was a very difficult time for students. I felt it was more important to let them know we all were struggling with the change. "My goal was to help all students become...
Kylee Haba, Art and 9-12 Journalism at Lawrence-Nelson Middle School and High School told about an uplifting experience which encourages her in teaching. "It was the summer of 2020 (we all know how that went!) and I was sitting at home doing homework for my master's classes when my husband brought in the mail. I found a neatly crafted hand-lettered envelope addressed to me. I was intrigued by who it might be from. I open it and realized it was from one of my current students. It was a thank you...
This year Hastings College gave all of their alumni in the education field the Outstanding Alumni Award for their hard work and dedication put forth during the current pandemic. Congratulations to our Hastings College alumni staff members at Lawrence-Nelson Middle an Senior High Schools! Staff members receiving the award included Mrs. Jamie Lay-math, Mr. Brian Blevins-health, athletic director, Mrs. Alayna Ham-Spanish, Mr. Decker Brown-history and Mrs. Kylee Haba-art and jour...
Research shows students involved in their school perform better academically, and Lawrence-Nelson is no different. Students hold signs with the number of extra curricular activities they are involved in. These students were also on the honor roll for the first semester of this school year. Students pictured are (back row, from left) Wyatt Brockman (11), Logan Menke (11), Jacob Kathman (9), Connor Janda (9), Clay Williams (9), Keaton Mazour (middle row) Emily Troudt (10), Tyson Kotinek (10),...
Originally from Lincoln County Kansas, Nancy Marihugh, Jewell County's health administrator, has lived in Jewell County since 2005. She currently resides in Esbon. Marihugh graduated from Lincoln High School. She then went on to study criminal justice with a minor in sociology at Wichita State University. Marihugh attended Cloud County Community College where she received her degree in nursing. She has worked in the nursing field for 25 years. Marihugh met her husband of 14 years online. She...
The Ute Theater in Mankato has quite the history. Prior to 1915, the theater was located across the street from its current location. Around 1915, Sam Blair of Belleville bought the theater and moved it to its present location. At that time, the theater was named the Blair Theatre. Until 1928, there were only silent movies. These movies were accompanied by the piano. Opal Lamb served as the piano player while she was in high school. Other piano players during the silent movie times were Kathryn...
The third annual Bushy Nutz Squirrel Hunt was held at the Nuckolls County Fairgrounds Saturday. Teams of two registered for the event the day before, with a bag limit of five squirrels per team. The squirrels are weighed and measured. The top five are awarded prizes. There is also a Nut and Chatter prize awarded for the largest male. This year 73 teams registered, and 37 teams braved the elements and turned in their limit. The winning team was Hammer and Needle, aka John Reed and Spencer Holeman, bringing in a gross weight of 9.24 lbs. The seco...
Amanda Peters refers to the outdoors as her “happy place.” The Lincoln, Neb., woman is a cardiac intensive care unit nurse at Bryan Medical Center East, and in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has leaned on that happy place even more. That escape recently helped her earn her first whitetail deer. When she landed it at the end of rifle season in November, her father, Marv, submitted the memory to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Take ’em Hunting Challenge, which encourages people to take a beginner hunting. While Marv has always b...
If you need insurance you might go into Farm Bureau to get it. While there you will probably be greeted by Mankato resident, Amanda Womack, an insurance sales associate. Womack attended Mankato High School followed by Hutchinson Community College where she received general education courses. Womack worked in insurance in the past, but has been back in the insurance business for almost three years. In between her stints in insurance, she worked at a bank and at Pawnee Mental Health in Concordia....
Reminder of the bloodmobile coming to Nelson on Friday, Jan. 8. Information was received on an alert: There’s new FDA blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination. But good news, there’s no deferral time for Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. If you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll need to provide the manufacturer’s name when you come to donate. Upon vaccination, you should receive a card or printout indicating what COVID-19 vaccine was received, and we encourage you to bring that card with you to your next don...
Here we go again! No, not Momma Mia 3, just Tai chi- Winter and Spring, and hopefully a better new year! I thought I would give you a little history on Tai chi and how it came to Nelson. It was first documented in the later half of the 1600s. The Chen family, a military clan, lived in a village where there were a lot of raids, muggings and gang violence; so the Chen family taught the villagers Tai chi. This was an excellent practice for hand-to-hand combat, while also a practice that could rebuild the body from the inside out. For years the...
The Superior Middle School and High School music departments presented their winter concert at the Superior High School gymnasium last Tuesday. Because of COVID-19 protocols, attendance was limited to parents and guardians of the participants. The attendees were masked and practiced social distancing. For band members, there were many adjustments to be made this school session. There was no pep band performing at football games this season. The decision was taken to eliminate wind instruments an...
Concordia University named 244 students to its honors list for the Fall 2020 semester. The top 25 percent of all undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list. Area students receiving honors include Maccoy Menke of Lawrence, and Emma Schnakenberg of Superior....
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be returning to Nelson again in just two weeks, on Friday Jan. 8. This will be exactly eight weeks since they were here on Nov. 13. Those donating last time will be eligible to donate again. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org or give Sally Uhrmacher a call at 402-225-4292....
My name is McKenzie Ostdiek, and I am a senior at Lawrence-Nelson High School. During high school, NCAPs helped me in many ways. When I entered high school, I had no idea what career I wanted to go into. Through the NCAPs program, I was able to go on a mentor visit to the pharmacy at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior. I instantly loved the job and knew this was what I wanted for a career. At the end of my first semester, I was able to learn so much more about this profession, and what it w...
Mary Lanning Healthcare expected to get its first round of COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday for distribution to frontline workers. Debra Lee, MLH pharmacy director, said the first shipment of 95 doses was expected Tuesday and would be given to healthcare workers on the front lines including staff in the intensive care unit and emergency room. “It will be given only to those who have direct contact with COVID-19 patients at this stage,” Lee said. The initial delivery,from Pfizer, was to arrive Tuesday and,hopefully, administered that same day or Wed...
The coaches and administrator of the schools in the D2-7 District had gotten together to vote for the annual mythical "All-District" team. They released the information this week. Players for the Raider football team filled three positions on the first or second team. Two more received votes and received Honorable Mention recognition. Keith Miller was voted for the 1st defensive team as a line backer. He also was voted as a running back on the second team offense. Joining Keith on the second...
