Articles from the December 14, 2023 edition

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Country Roads

A lot is being added to the list and every time you think all the “need to do” things are covered, one or two things pop into your mind. Christmas cards are all addressed and ready but then you remember one or two others that didn’t get inclu...

 

Editor's Notebook

We have a good news story to report this week. In early November the Hebron Journal-Register newspaper published a sad story about a missing cat named Simba. Simba was described as a domestic short...

 

Ask a Pastor Column

Q: What is the difference between true and false Christians, and why do diverse Christians have so many definitions for this? A: Well, I suppose all I’m going to be able to do is add one more opinion to the diversity! But I will endeavor to make m...

 

Puffs

Seems we can no longer paint California with negative issues because of all of the earthquakes that occur in that state. The Webster-Nuckolls County areas in Nebraska have had three earthquakes in the last two years. And . . . they seem to be getting...

 

Love my crazy life

I have recently become aware of just how many of you read my ramblings! Thank you! Sorry if I worried anyone with my boo hooing. I really am all right, just frustrated with my body and brain. I am feeling better, the shakiness is starting to go...

 

Superior school board accepts secondary principal's resignation

Monday evening, members of the Superior Board of Education unanimously accepted the resignation of Jennifer Cady, middle school and high school principal, effective Dec. 31, without discussion or comment. She will remain on administrative leave until...

 

Superior Elementary improves test scores

“The elementary school made a huge jump. It has been lots of hard work, but the scores indicate what we are doing at the elementary level is working.” Those were Jodi Fierstein’s summary remarks concerning AQuESTT in her monthly report to the Super...

 

Will hold open house at Montana Villa Saturday

An open house is scheduled for 3 to 5 Saturday afternoon to show off the latest of five planned villa homes being constructed along Superior’s Montana Street. The homes are part of a private community development program organized by area r...

 

Gold found in Republican valley

Gold was found in the Republican River and in the Republican Valley from the Colorado Line along its flow through Nebraska. Tales from the old settlers claiming they had panned gold along the river years earlier had been taken with a grain of salt...

 

Jazz band will present winter concert Saturday

On the special Pre-Christmas Events Calendar for this week is a concert in the Superior Auditorium presented by the Flatwater Jazz Orchestra. The orchestra features two Superior residents Vickie Nielsen and Jennifer Cady and one former resident, Hale...

 

Wildfires tool reports local fire potential

This area had a pretty quiet fall when it comes to wildfires but not so many months ago there were several major fires the area has not recovered from. Wildfires have become more common in Great Plains States where no-till farming is common and...

 

Alma Garman

Alma Louise Garman, daughter of W.G. (Bill) and Mattie (Gillett) Decker, was born Jan. 4, 1926, at the family home east of Burr Oak. She died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at SunPorch in Smith Center, Kansa...

 

Commissioners hear updates from departments

The Jewell County Commissioners met Nov. 27. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their...

 

Commissioners listen to information on cyber services

The Jewell County Commissioners met Dec. 4 with Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie present. Carla Waugh, county clerk, was also present for the meeting. Shannon Meier, ambulance director, reviewed the monthly activity report and billing report for...

 

Jewell City Council approves increases

The Jewell City Council met in regular session Monday, Dec. 4, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor, Darrell Bohnert; Council Members, Max Burks, Josh Burks, Gaye Daniels, Derek Birdsell, Bob Freeman and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Don...

 

Age requirement for Jewell Apartments discussed

The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Derek Birdsell, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, and Jacque Williams, Kristie Anderson....

 

Mankato City employees to receive Christmas Bonus

The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was Dec. 5. Mayor Justin Schoonover was absent. Councilmen present were Sam Becker, Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne and George Hennion appeared via zoom. Councilman Lyle Dauner was absent. Also present were...

 

Ugly Christmas Sweater Event

A full house of Mankato community citizens attended a Christmas party Saturday. Most everyone wore different kinds of "Ugly Christmas Sweaters." Even Santa showed up. The house had four Christmas...

 

Rock Hills Elementary Winter Concert Monday night

Miss Cason's and Mrs. Duskie's second grade classes sang about a whacky piñata at the Rock Hills Elementary Winter Concert Monday night; back row, from left: Grady Warne, Tiberius Smiley, Allyson...

 

Once Upon a Christmas festivities in downtown Superior

Members of the Harvest Christian Church in Superior:(from left) Marlon and Star Thomas, Paul Nielsen, Autumn, Freya and Sergio Serrano, Vickie Nielsen, Chely and Chris Corman, Verlene (hidden) and...

 

Quake felt in Webster and Nuckolls counties

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rattled south-central Nebraska on Sunday, with tremors felt in communities like Red Cloud, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS recorded the earthquake approximately 6 miles north-northeast of Guide Rock in...

 

Red Cross Bloodmobile net 54 Christmas Gifts

In years past, the December Bloodmobile visit to Lawrence was looked upon as an opportunity for local residents to give a Christmas Gift to some unknown, needy person. The Red Cross set a goal of 42 units for Lawrence this year. However, area...

 

Reader wants to set the record straight

In the last issue we published a syndicated column distributed by the Prairie Doc organization which quoted President Teddy Roosevelt as having said Dec. 7, 1941, was a day that would live in infamy. Elsie Grummert made a special trip to the...

 

Around 75 people attend Lawrence Christmas Home Tours

Five gracious Lawrence homeowners opened their doors to the public on Saturday, Dec. 2. Around 75 people visited the homes that were beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Each showed their...

 

Rubies enjoy Holiday Gathering

The Nelson Rubies got together in the Legion meeting room Thursday, Dec. 7 for an afternoon of crafts, refreshments and a fun random gift exchange. Janice Watts gave a demonstration on decorating...

 

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