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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...
Winter is coming, but there’s still time to get vaccinated against flu! All South Heartland residents 6 months and older are encouraged to get annual an flu vaccine. Since COVID-19 and flu could spread simultaneously this winter, there is still time to get a flu vaccine to protect against flu illness and serious flu complications, such as pneumonia. Flu shots are especially important for people with underlying medical conditions. If living with these medical conditions, you are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu, l...
The Superior One-Act Play team competed at the District C1-4 competition hosted by Fillmore Central High School at Geneva last Wednesday. The team performed the adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” The team placed sixth in the eight team field. Outstanding actor and actress awards were issued to Kaylee Flaata, Janison Majors, Jackson Kuhlmann, Ashleigh Primus and Raven Holland....
Two Nuckolls County residents are amont the 196 students honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business for their academic performance during the 2019-20 school year with the Clifford M. Hicks, LeRossignol and William Gold scholar awards. “These awards honor our students’ hard work and dedication to their education,” said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business. “We are proud of how they challenged themselves and showed resilience working toward their goals of leading the future of...
The City of Mankato’s journeyman, Marvin McCormick, was raised on a farm in Rooks County. He graduated from Osborne High School. From there, McCormick went to Kansas State, followed by Manhattan Vo-Tech. McCormick enjoys hunting, fishing and reading. He also enjoys doing things with his 9-year-old daughter, Autumn. McCormick has four dogs. McCormick met his wife of 10 years at a birthday party. He chose to live in Mankato because it is close to where he grew up. McCormick enjoys the relaxed e...
Kyle Pierce, the new street worker for the City of Mankato, grew up in Mankato. He went to school in Mankato and chose to stay here. Pierce enjoys motorcycles, boating and golfing. He has his dog, Sissy, who keeps him company. Pierce has worked as a welder at Sunflower. Now he works in a high paced environment with the city. He not only works on the streets, he also provides maintenance on the sewers and water. Pierce's favorite part of living and working in a small town is knowing where...
Steve Kirchhoff, a Hardy native and a 1995 graduate of Superior High School, was recently promoted from major to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. The promotion ceremony was conducted Nov. 12 at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Pete Gallagher, director of the army's Network Cross Functional Team. Maj. Gen. Gallagher provided opening comments recapping Kirchhoff's career and highlighting the important work he is doing. Gallagher and Col. Rob...
Because of the newest restrictions caused by COVID-19, the Nelson Community Club will not hold the annual Christmas Bazaar this year. The club hopes to be able to have a bazaar in the spring. The club will also forego the traditional Santa Land event at the city auditorium this year. However, Santa is still going to make a stop in Nelson. Santa will be riding to the auditorium on a Nelson fire truck at 11 a.m., Dec. 13. He will be outside the auditorium until 11:30 a.m., handing out Christmas goodie bags for all the children. Bring a letter...
As the Pandemic reaches closer to home, it seems many of us are just over it. We have heard for months now to stay home, social distance, wear a mask - “the new normal.” It’s become a regular thing to show up to the bank looking like a robber. I can hardly recognize anyone these days with their faces covered and bundled up against the cold. I remember early on wearing a mask into the store and being mocked by the cashier. Late last winter-early spring, I stocked the pantry and the medicine cabinet, preparing for the worst. All that got me was a...
For as long as I can remember, Nelson's main streets have been lit up throughout the holiday season with the Christmas tree and candle decorations lining the streets today. I was curious as to how long we had been using them so I called the Nelson city clerk. When I worked in the city office, I remember looking through the catalog and dreaming of purchasing new decorations. So I knew the clerk would be able to lay her hands on the information. In 1988, The City of Nelson purchased 30 Christmas...
The Superior High School one-act play team has been honing their skills at several competitions. They competed at the Southern Nebraska Conference meet at Fillmore Central in Geneva as well as at York. The team is readying for their appearance at the District C1-4 competition to be held at Fillmore Central High School at Geneva, Wednesday. Other schools competing will be Fillmore Central, Wilber-Clatonia, Freeman, Centura, Johnson County Central, Tri-County and Sutton. The state championship...
In an effort to make pivot maintenance easier for growers, Reinke Manufacturing, is introducing the industry’s first maintenance-free bearing to the North American market. Because of the nature of bearing grease, annual maintenance has been needed to ensure the center pivot rotational movement was not interrupted. With Reinke’s patent pending maintenance-free bearing, the need to do all that work is done. “We’re always looking for ways to lower ownership costs for our growers,” said Chris Roth, president of Reinke. “This is the first of it...
Thursday, Rosie Eilert Bosse brought her books to her hometown for a reception and book signing event held at the Jewell Library. A1974 graduate of Jewell High School, Bosse grew up west of Jewell on the family farm. Now living near Onaga, she has been a storyteller for some time, especially for her grandchildren. But since 2016 when How Clicker the Dog Got His Name was published, she has been a published author. Bosse has authored seven children's books. The books have characters drawn from...
VFW Auxiliary 7830 has announced a national anthem singing contest, Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue. Contestants, age 6 to 16, must submit a video of their solo vocal performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The video must be saved to a DVD or flash drive and submitted to the local auxiliary for judging. The video must be recorded before March 31. Local entries will be judged and forwarded to district. The district winner will be forwarded to state and the state winner will be forwarded to national competition for a chance at a $1,...
Hunting deer is one of the favorite outdoor activities of many sportsmen, not only across the nation, but especially in Nebraska. The nine day firearm season probably attracts the most interest, but other methods of harvesting deer are allowed. Many people joke that deer season is a 12 month season, as long as you use your vehicle to harvest the deer. It certainly is not the first time it has happened in Nebraska, but the 2020 season had an interesting beginning. It actually started two days...
A well-known Nebraska agriculture leader with deep roots in Tribland shared his recent experience with the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, during a news conference with Gov. Pete Ricketts. Craig Buescher, who grew up in the Deweese area and farmed there for more than three decades before relocating to South Bend, was in the hospital for nine days after he was confirmed positive for COVID-19 and his blood oxygen levels dropped. He thanked Ricketts for the invitation to share his story, which he hopes will prompt others to take COVID-19 and...
The Chester Community Club was the recipient of a $2,500 "Grow Communities" grant awarded by Bayer. Each year eligible farmers can enroll for a chance to help a rural nonprofit organization with an America's Farmers Grow Communities donation, sponsored by Bayer Fund. Since 2010, Bayer has awarded more than $35 million to thousands of organizations. Gill and Janelle Mumm nominated the Club for this grant, which is greatly appreciated because of the many cancelled fund raising events this...
It seemed like such a simple idea, with a modest beginning. On May 22, 2010, Liz Brunscheen-Cartagena invited members of the community and their families over to the Sedgwick County extension office to play a few board games. It was, she thought, a way to strengthen family relationships. “We had a board game library and volunteers to help teach games to the attendees,” said Brunscheen-Cartagena, the family life and resource management agent for K-State research and extension’s office in Sedgwick County. A couple dozen folks showed up, played ga...
Crystal Fullerton has been the librarian at the Mankato City Library since 2016. She will have been at the library for five years January 2021. Fullerton is a native resident of Mankato and graduated from Mankato High School. In high school, Fullerton worked at Buffalo Roam. She served in the United States Navy for four years as an aviation electronics technician. A year after she got out of the Navy, Fullerton attended Cloud County Community College and K-State University. She worked at...
We've been told children are the future. It is true, as adults it's our responsibility to ensure we are teaching them to be good people. I've personally heard people talk about the upcoming generations with disdain in regards to their lack of love for their fellow man. Teach them to be humble, teach them to care. With a world in fast forward, we often ask ourselves, Am I giving my best to the blessing that is parenting? I know some families who sure are, their children are the proof! This week I...
The Lawrence- Nelson Raiderettes Dance Team concluded their virtual try-outs at the beginning of November. Team members were chosen based on their scores performing several basic dance fundamentals such as leaps, jumps, original dance routines and ability to learn provided dance steps. Members who tried out were also evaluated on how their teachers see them outside of their extracurricular activities. This year the team has big plans to perform at a few basketball games and the school's Spring...
Seth Going, ag education instructor at SHS, was recognized as "Teacher of the Quarter" for the fourth quarter at the Superior Public Schools Board of Education meeting Monday evening. Generally, recipients are presented a "golden apple" at the meeting, but Supt. Kobza said, "It still has not arrived." He hinted that the apple was made in China and as with many other things, COVID-19 had affected it arrival. Kobza said, "Students and staff, who nominated Going, emphasized his dedication,...
Members of the Superior Fire Department sponsored a poster contest during fire prevention week for kindergarten through third grade students. Other activities this year were restricted because of COVID-19. Winners of the poster contest were as follows from first to third place, kindergarten: Campbelle Utecht, Payton Silvia and Hattie Kuhlmann; first grade - Charolette Smith, unknown and Lane Ward; second grade - Harper Tatro, Nolan Meyer and Avaleigh Isaacson; third grade: Ellie Karnatz, Kaison Korb and Allie Jeffery. Winners of the contest...
