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The non-profit group from Superior, The Ambassadors of Kindness, are at it again. After a successful toy drive this past Christmas, they are currently collecting crayons, color pencils, Play-Doh, and coloring books for patients at the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and other local hospitals. The program is called “Color 4 Kids” and provides children who are restricted to their room with fun activities. If you would like to donate, bring new crayons, colored pencils, coloring books and Play-Doh to one of the drop off locations, Horiz...
The Board of Health for South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) recognized and honored 11 individuals at the SHDHD Annual Luncheon and Public Health Awards on Wednesday in Hastings. More than 70 people attended the event, which was held at The Lark. “We are fortunate to have such committed and expert leaders helping to improve the health of our communities,” said Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director. “We are able to accomplish a lot more when we work together.” The health department launched a new community health improve...
Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company (ACEC) has signed a definitive agreement with Pacific Ethanol for the sale of its 74 percent ownership interest in Pacific Aurora, LLC for $52.8 million before adjustments for working capital. Included in the sale are two ethanol production facilities with a combined annual production capacity of 145 million gallons, a grain elevator with storage capacity of 4.1million bushels and integrated rail facilities located at Aurora, Neb. Proceeds will be in the form of $27 million in cash and $16.5 million in...
Exciting news! Mankato City Library has begun adding graphic novel sections to the library! Graphic novels added to the circulation this month are: “Accident!,” a children’s easy reader by Andrea Tsurumi, “Don’t Call Me Princess!” also a children’s easy reader by Kate Evans, “5-Minute Avengers Stories” by Marvel, “The Big Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters” by Megan Miller and Cara J. Stevens, “Ghostbusters” volumes 3-6 by Erik Burnham, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Collection Vol. 2” and Vol. 3 by IDW Publishing, “Guardians...
Tai Chi class has begun at Mankato's Senior Center on Thursday mornings for eight weeks. The classes are led by certified instructor, Lorelle Boxler, RN, BSN from the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Abby Elkins, manager of the Senior Center, helped organize the program. "It was kind of a mutual decision to have the classes. They asked if we would be interested in Tai Chi in our county, and I was excited for the opportunity to offer it here," said Elkins. On the first day...
The Kansas Department of Transportation has ceremonially broken ground on the previously delayed T-WORKS project along a portion of U.S. 281 in Russell County. “This project is a great example of combining an immediate need for reconstructing the roadway – while also modernizing the highway with shoulder slopes with a flatter profile to support larger agriculture equipment,” said Julie Lorenz, KDOT secretary. “Under FORWARD, we will make sure the remaining delayed T-WORKS projects, like phase two of this project, are at the front of the line fo...
Caden VanMeter, a Pike Valley High School senior, was awarded a $4,000 scholarship by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. He was awarded the scholarship for his interest in career and technical education. The award may be renewed for one additional year provided VanMeter has maintained a satisfactory academic record. He will be attending NCK-Tech in Beloit....
After school two Superior elementary students, Oakley Ward and Lane Ward, keep active working with their horses. On Feb. 22 and 23 their hard work paid off. The sister and brother took part in the Heartland Youth Rodeo Association Finals (HYRA) at Kingman, Kan. Oakley, a Superior Elementary sixth grader, competed in the fifth to eighth grade division in several events during the two day event finishing in one of the top three places in each event: third place in pole bending; second in goat tyin...
The Pike Valley seventh and eighth graders made good use of their advocacy time last week and were able to take dance lessons together! Christy Newman, one of the teachers for the Republican Valley Dancers, joined the junior high students for four days and taught them the two-step, waltz and jitterbug leading up to their junior high dance held on Friday night. The young men were taught how to properly ask a girl to dance by saying, "May I have this dance?" and then offering their hand as an...
I made a road trip to Glen Elder last Thursday to meet with Mike Louthan to purchase a used chain hoist. The road trip began at Mount Hope Cemetery heading south on 150 Road . On my journey. I decided to take a slight detour at J Road heading west just to see the Jewell State Fishing Lake. The water level is about the same as last November. It's always fun to watch the ducks swimming, diving and playing their silly games. Back tracking to 150 Road, I continued south toward Glen Elder. A flock...
As Americans brace for the impact of the new coronavirus in the United States, a pair of Kansas State University specialists say the best defense against the emerging threat may be one of the most simple. “If you’re feeling panicked about the coronavirus – or not – go wash your hands,” said Erin Yelland, a K-State specialist in adult development and aging. “That is truly one of the best preventative actions we can take.” In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the country’s leading medical authority on emerging health threats, lists...
Fort Hays State University graduate student, Michael Saint, has earned his fourth national championship ring competing with the university's Shooting Club and Team. He is the son of Curtis and Annette Saint of rural Jewell. Saint, a 2014 graduate of Rock Hills High School, earned a bachelor's of science degree in business administration from Fort Hays State University in 2018. Currently he is in the university's master of business administration program. As a member of the FHSU Shotgun Club and...
People are being warned that robocalls are likely to increase as the country gears up for the 2020 elections. The 2020 elections, which will be held in November, will see all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate and the office of the president of the United States contested. Thirteen state and territorial governorships, as well as numerous other state and local elections, will also be contested. CPR Call Blocker is warning people are likely to get deluged with robocalls in the...
The 4th Annual Lawrence-Nelson Science Fair was held on Feb. 25 in the high school gym. Students from third through twelfth grades participated in the day with topics ranging from Elephant Toothpaste to Infinity Mirrors. The students worked hard on their projects to make a successful presentation for the judges. After being judged, all students were able to participate in fun, interactive activities. Some of these activities included an Aluminum Boats Contest, Paper Airplane Contest, GROSS...
With March just around the corner, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Hastings will soon begin its annual blitz of spotter talks across south central Nebraska and north central Kansas. A total of 30 spotter talks are scheduled in March and April, one in each county served by the NWS Office in Hastings. A complete list of all the spotter talks is available at the following link: https://www.weather.gov/gid/SpotterInformation. The spotter talks are free and open to public. Some of the presentation topics include: severe storm hazards, severe...
The local unit of Superior United Methodist Women met on a cold Wednesday evening, Feb. 19, at the church. Seven members were present. Linda Cox acted as president and secretary in the absence of those two officers. Sue Rose reported on the Valentine Gifts of Love given to homebound members. This was a joint project with the church youth. Members signed a birthday card to be sent to a missionary in India who works with special needs children. The spring district meeting will be held Saturday, April 18 at Hastings. Reservations are needed by...
Sen. Dan Hughes of Venango sipped a can of soda and scanned the filling room of climate change resolution testifiers in the Nebraska State Capitol Feb. 20. Testifiers and those there only to observe- old, young, and every age in-between- filled the seats and quietly waited through the agenda for the day until it was time to begin the hearing for LR 294, a bill that addresses climate change. “My name is Lane Albrecht, a 13-year-old, and you need to listen to me,” said Lane Albrecht, a student at Prairie Hill Learning Center in Roca. “Our resol...
Rock Hills Junior High School competed well at the Beloit Junior High Scholars Bowl Tournament Thursday. There were nine teams competing. The eighth grade team was made up of Hannah Simmelink, Cooper Rhea, Mason McMains, Bella Volker, Abbey Schleifer, Matthew Rice and Cody Cleary. Matthew Rice and Cody Cleary both seventh graders competed on the eighth grade team because of the large number of sixth and seventh graders. The eighth grade team won second place medals. This was the last meet of...
Nine veterans and one spouse were honored at a recognition ceremony held at the Glen Elder American Legion Post 143. Post 143 graciously allowed Desire Tobey Sears Chapter, NSDAR to host this ceremony at their post. As a member of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, our Chapter’s purpose is to recognize, thank and honor United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War and surviving spouses. More than 40 family, friends and community members attended the 2 p...
Speech and public speaking. Most people shy away from having to speak in front of groups. Yet in high school, students have the opportunity to compete in unique speech events. They travel to competitions in the league and some competitors even make it to state competition just like sports teams. Kaylee Flaata, is a member of Superior High School's speech team. She competes in two areas, serious prose and in a duet. She said, "I find speech fun and have always liked the arts." At meets she...
A Lunch and Learn was hosted by Superior Good Samaritan Society at the Vestey Center Wednesday. The event was to inform the community the services available for seniors in the area. While attendees dined at the center, speakers from 12 agencies shared services they offered and covered by Medicare. Courtney Peeler from Hastings Good Samaritan said the Village Diner at the Good Samaritan Hastings Village is open for those visiting Hastings. GSS of Hastings also offers extended stay housing for...
The state fair board held a difficult meeting Friday. The meeting began with the election of officers in which Dawn Caldwell was elected as an officer. The executive director of the Nebraska State Fair said work to authenticate payments to hundreds of vendors is being hampered because the computer hard drives of two former financial officers were wiped clean without permission. Lori Cox, executive director, told the state fair board at a meeting in Lincoln she and her staff have been attempting to verify payments but it has been difficult...
The Superior High School speech team competed at Sandy Creek Saturday. Of 12 teams and many tough competitors, Superior’s team left with 10 medalists. One team member became ill mid-meet. Had that not happened, Superior would have come home with the runner up plaque for team sweeps. Even with the last minute switch, Luka Benjamin was able to take one of the sick team member’s roles and Jackson Kuhlmann - having never watched the OID team perform, was able to fill in for the other role. They still came home with the gold. These students per...
Donald G. Stratton, 97, of Colorado Springs, in his sleep on Saturday at his home in Colorado Springs. Services are pending. Burial is planned for Red Cloud. Through the soles of his shoes, Donald Stratton could feel the heat from the platform where he stood on the wounded USS Arizona. The battleship shuddered as another explosion, the most powerful yet, cracked its hull. Six men huddled on the port side fire control tower, burned badly, trapped as the ship sank in the shallow waters near Honolulu that day, Dec. 7, 1941. Had it been only 14 min...
Walk Kansas, the K-State Research and Extension program that encourages physical activity and healthy eating, runs March 15 through May 9. Participants can sign up online starting Feb. 18 or through their local K-State Research and Extension office . “With spring getting closer by the day, this is a great way to make a promise to yourself to be more active and to make lifestyle choices that support healthy living,” said Sharolyn Jackson, K-State Research and Extension family and consumer science specialist and Walk Kansas coordinator. “Pl...
