I’ve long enjoyed community celebrations. Though I was only 4 years old when Superior staged a diamond jubilee celebration, I remember that celebration and the one and only 4-H fair held two years later in Superior.

My favorite celebrations are those which feature history. History was the original focus of Superior’s Lady Vestey Festival and while history is still part of the festival, it seems to no longer be the primary focus.

I’m glad two local celebrations have kept their focus on history.

Earlier this week, the Jewell County Historical Society sponsored the 44th threshing bee....