B TH SUPERIOR EXPRESS
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t q :;: information: The smallest!
,, t e v.)rld is the Pandaka pygmes.
,t , ,ertain creeks in the Philip-
, .i r:aches an average width of
.., ahs of an inch, and the aver-
.gtt of seven-sixteenths of a
, is .o bigger than an ant, arid it
, ty the tiniest creature w|th a
,ackbone that has ever been iaolat.
Fhe slender body of this fish is virtu-
ally transparent and the oaly clearly
visible features are its comparatively
large eyes.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Field Jr. vis-
ited Ruby Stafford at the Belleville
Health Care Center where she is a
resident. The Fields also visited Gerry
Osborne who is a resident of the Good
Samaritan Home, Superior. HowarC
visited Claire Osborne at his apart-
ment in Superior the same day.
Mr. and Mrs. Chet Hansen, Man-
kate, visited Bradley Keeler. Also
visiting was Taylor Clark. Bradley
also) stated that his cousin,
Ruby (Shackelton) Kissinger, for-
mcrly of Montrose, died in Arlington,
Va. last week. She was Bradley
Kccler's cousin.
Ann Keeler and Carol Rogers vis-
ited Rosie Fintel, Superior
Katherine Grimes hosted a luncheon
at the cafe in Mankato Tuesday. Her
guests were Ann Keeler, Carol Rogers,
Marilyn Eaton and Margaret Colson.
After lunch, Ann and Carol visited at
the home of Katherine and Gordon
(h i rues. Mankato.
Garry Keeler, Baldwin City, vis-
ilctl his mother, Ann Keeler.
Iradley Keeler, Ann Keeler and
KARL members
belect Hurley as
vice-chairman
Allen Hurley, a farmer from the
Repablic area has been elected vice
chairman of the Kansas Agriculture
and Rural Leadership (KARL) pro-
gram
Other officers are Jay Armstrong,
M uscotah, chairm:m; Warren Weibert,
Oberlin, secretary; and Gary Cotterill,
Cherryvale, treasurer.
KARL is an intensive two-year
st udy and training program for emerg-
ing leaders of the agricultural industry
and rural communities of Kansas. Class
members training includes 10 in-state
sc miners, a national study tour to Wash-
i,gtc)n DC and a 10-day international
l,dy tour.
Since 1990, KARL has helped 150
Kansans improve their leadership
skills. Each two-year class includes
650 hours of training lot participants.
The two-year cost per adult udent is
$11.000 ,:)f which 82100 is stippdiled
by donalions
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Carol Rogers ate dinner in Belleville
and visitea' Agnes Cusie at BeUeville
Health Care Center.
Charles Jacobsen visited Ann
Keeler and Carol Rogers.
Ann Keeler and Carol Rogers were
supper guests of Nelson and Mema
Keeler, Mankato.
Jane Belt was a supper guest 9f Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth Huber. "
Gloria Massey had lunch with
Becky Huber, The Wednesday morn-
ing Bible study met at the home of
Becky Huber. Attending were Phyllis
Hurd and Gloria Massey. Other visi-
tors of the Hubers were Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Grimm, Shelley Gusik, Nancy
Howell and Phyllis Jones.
FCCLA members
attend Wichita
Leadership showcase
Members of Mankato Chapter of
FCCLA participated in events and re-
ceived recognition when they attended.
State Leadership Showcase in Wichita
last week,
Attending wereoChandra Hawel,
Abby Ost, Tiffany Jansen, Brooke
Serge, Melissa Hulbert, Brandy
Burkhart, Amanda Zadina, Casey
Neweli, Gayle Wilson, Nicole Jeffery,
Ericka Melby, Reba Liggett, Janel
Bowersox, advisor Brenda Dooley,
sponsors Teresa and Harold Terpening.
Hawel, Ost and Jensen competed in
STAR events where they presented the
"Safety First" project completed by
the chapter. The project was presented
this school year at the elementary
school and Head Start. The girls worked
with the sheriff's office, highway pa-
trol, transportation director at the
school, Farm Bureau and the internet
for information and prizes.
The "Safety First" team received a
silver medal for the presentation and
an award from the state for completing
the state form in service projects.
Ost and Hawel received state rec-
ognition for completing all five "Power
of One" units. Ost was recognized for
applying for a state FCCLA scholar-
ship. Advisor Dooley received awards
as the "Spirit of Advising" for District
C.
Burkhart participated in the 'spot-
light on projects' session where she
demonstrated and answered questions
conceming the making of complete
visuals for presentation.
Hawel, Jansen and Ost were part of
the FACTS track session, explaining
and answering questions on how they
developed the "Safety First" project,
and answered questions.
Brooke Serge and Melissa Hulbert
were voting delegates, electing two
Kansas members as national officer
candidates and updating the by-laws.
KDOT [
Approved Field Office
Laboratory Trailer
16-foot x 8-foot Type C Laboratory
Cerification No. 2-78-249
Excellent Shape
This trailer will be sold by sealed bid to the highest bidder
on Monday, May 13 at I p.m. at the Jewell County Commis-
sioners Office, County Courthouse, Mankato, Kan. If you
are interested, please have your bid in before I p.m. on
J Monday, May 13. Mark your envelope "Laboratory Trailer |
Bid". (We reserve the right to reject any and all bids).
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Jewel/County Highway Depa#ment (785) 378-4050
HELP WANTED
FULL TIME
Housekeeping and Laundry Position
at Jewell County Hospital
Mankato, Ken.
Full benefit package
Contact:
Deanna Freeman, Administrator
785-378-3137
• Good food from our chuck wagon
• Good Company. Good Entertainment
Denim is Accepted
TICKETS COST $5
Committee:
Marilyn Walker, Gina Jeffery, Deanna Underwood,
! k Kathy Wiest, Judy Ost and Sue Tucker (785) 647-6361
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i/r i L.st Day to pur¢hau ;ickets Is --
!L--..L=. Wnesday, May 1 .'- ""'
Rick and Trent Lehrling, local contractors, are giving Midway CoOp Station, Mankato, a face lift. Windows on the
front of the building were filled in with concrete block and small windows installed in the center of the wall. The Interior
of the building is being remodeled by Forrest Dewey The station is located on Highway 36.
Mankato alumni
Kepuvnc plans year's events
By Mrs. Alvin Petersen The Mankato alumni committee
Bill and Shirley Roe, the Harrell
Roes, Heather Ost and Marguerite
Motet were in Manhattan to attend an
awards ceremony. Josh Roe was elected
student president of Ag Council,
Florence Elliott returned Saturday
from Hays where she had stayed sev-
eral days with the Bill Hoffman fam-
ily.
Magazines available at the Rae
Hobson Memorial Library include:
Newsweek; Reader's Digest; Family
Circle; and Taste of Home. Several
children's magazines are also avail-
Guests of Clarence and Joyce Beam
several days were Tim, Peg, Sara and
Robin Beam, Littleton, Colo.
Guests of the Dana Johnsons were
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Dixon, Concordia,
and Mrs. Tracy Dilling, Saline.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith and Mr.
and Mrs. Arnold Smith were in Keamey
to view the Gateway Arch.
Dinner guests of Kenny and Josie
Simms were Douglas and Jim Simms.
Republic UMW
Republic United Methodist Women
met at the church, April 4, with 12
able. members and two guest. Nancy Tice
Dean and Deanna Hobelmann vie- and Dorothy Hawkins, shepherdess
ited the Greg Hobelmann family, Smith
Center.
Guests of Bob and Vera Burge were
Randy and Pat Rodie and Paul and
Jana Chase.
David and Valita Williams, Wichita,
were guests of Glenn and Phyllis Hefts.
Members of the Robert Brown fam-
ily were supper guests of Carrie Ander-
SOIl,
Dinner guests of Darrell and
Marlynn Birrell were Darrel and
Michal Herde, Katie and Ashley
Phelps, Kim Bin:ell, Erin and Laura
Robertson and Scott Birrell,
Burlington.
Virginia Petemen visited Kay Rieke
and children.
Dean Hobelmann conducted the ser-
vice at a mission church. Faith Free
Lutheran, Bertrand, Neb.
To celebrate her birthday Kenny
and Joan Eggers joined Glenn and
Phylls Hefts for supper.
Vide Boman accompanied Pam
Schmit home to Wichita and stayed
several days. She was with the Leo
Blandings to celebrate Kameron's 6th
birthday. Other guests were the Paul
Osbornes and Tim, Jan and Monica
Davis.
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Far.mway .........
Cred,t Un,on
Mankato
April 22 through April 27
White Rock
Tuesday, April 23:
Middle School Track at
Beloit, 9:30 a.m.
Varsity Golf at Mankato, I p.m.
JV Golf at Lebanon, 2 p.m.
High School Track at
Downs. 3 p.m.
Friday, April 26:
High School Track at
Beloit, 10 a.m.
Mankato
Tuesday, April 23:
High School Golf a t Mankato.
Thursday, April 25:
High School Track at
Belleville, 9 a.m.
High School Golf at
' Downs, 3 p.m.
Friday April 26."
" High School Track at
Beloit, 10 a.m.
Jewell
Tuesday, April 23:
High School Track at Downs,
(Waconda East Relays), 3 p.m.
Jr. High Track at
Beloit, 9:15 a.m.
Friday, April 26:
Beloit Relays, 10 a.m.
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Stop by and let us
help you with:
Visa Cash Advances, Safe Deposit
Boxes, Money Orders, Official
Checks, American Express Travel
Checks, Credit Life Insuran/:e,
Credit Disability Insurance,
Photocopies, Fax Service, Check
Cashing, ATM Cards, 2 FCU
ATM's in Beloit, Savings Bonds,
Night Depository, Direct Deposits
and Deductions, Payroll Deposits
and Deductions, Notary Service,
Share Certificates, Loans, Credit
Counseling, Life Savings
Insurance, Treasury Tax and Loan
Depository, Drive Thru in Beloit,
_ Voice Response Unit, Internet
Member Access.
from Morrowville.
Mary Agnes Johnson, president,
.welcomed everyone and opened with
pra.yer. Followed by the Purpose. De-
votmns on friendship were given by
Shirley Roe. Roll call was answered
with a garden hint and flower seed
exchange.
Each was asked to furnish one dozen
cookies for the prison ministry in
Hutchinson.
The unit received an invitation from
the Scandia UMW but declined be-
cause of the community benefit for
Ellen Wilkins.
A thank you from Merlyn and Jean
Farlee for the gift in Memory to Mar-
garet Farlee was shared with the unit.
It was announced that Jenna Roe
has applied tbr METOUR.
Joyce Beam announced the confir-
mation class would be going to Wichita
for the youth rally this month.
Betty Bouray showed the quilt
blocks purchased for the unit.
The unit will provide coffee treats
for the Spiritual Retreat Saturday in
Belleville.
Plans for the t'o for the May Fel-
lowship Breakfast May 2 were final-
ized.
Shepherdesses Nancy and Dorothy
talked about the reading program: Re-
sponse: Outlook and the School of
Missions in July and October.
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met recently and announce plans for
the annual banquet May 25 at the Na-
tional Guard Armory.
An open house, hosted by 1952
graduates at the "old high School" is
from 2 to 4 p.m.
Registration and hospitality time at
armory begins at 4 p.m. with the pro-
gram and meal beginning at 6:30.
Scholarships will be awarded at the
banquet. Donations for these scholar-
ships can be made to Karen Morris
Ross, IVlankato, or Verla' Graham
Houser, Mankato. Contact Ross for
scholarship applications.S
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FSA News
By Dale Kovanda, Nuckolls FSA Director
Housing programs offer loam
The Rural Development Office,
Hays, which serves this area of Kan-
sas, has these loans available:
• 100 percent low-interest financ-
ing. To qualify for a 502 Loan the
gross income must be below 80 per-
cent of the county median income.
Applicant must have acceptable credit
history. Must have six-month job sta-
bility or two years if self-employed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resi-
dent.
• Guaranteed Loan. Must possess
legal capacity to incur the loan obliga-
tion. Gross income must be below the
state median income. Must have ac-
ceptable credit history. Must have six-
month job stability or two years if self
employed. Must be a U.S. citizen or a
legal resident alien.
• Homeowner loan or grant for house
repair or modification. Must own and
live in the home. Gross income must
be below 50 percen t ofthe county
median income. Must be a U.S. citizen
of a legal resident.
All loans are at 1 percent interest
rate. Term is determined on the
borrower's ability to repay, but not to
exceed 20 years. Grants are to be used
only to remove health and safety haz-
ards.
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Spring Special!!!
Fencing material on sale:
• Red Brand 2. barbed wire
(regularly $35, now $32.50)
• 6 foot T-post
(regularly $2.50, newS2.09)
Sale runs through May 1
Colson Plumbing & Hardware
Ionia, Ken. • (785) 786-3623 [{"_-i
(located in the old school)
NOTICE
The City of Mankato is taking alplicatlons for
PART-TIME SUMMER EMPLOYMENT,
for the 2002 season. Applicants must be 18 years
of age or older. Interested applicants can obtain
an application at the
City Office
202 E. Jefferson
Mankato. Karl.
Completed applications need to be
returned to the same address,
by no later than Monday, May 6.
For information contact the City Office, 785-378-3141.
Olive Hill
By Ruth Hasemeyer
For special music during the Olive
Hill Church worship service hour,
Gerald Boyles played his guitar and
sang thre€ songs. Clarabelle Hajny,
Jewell, was a visitor. Ushers were Chad
Fogo and Roger Wilton.
Jacqueline Boyles, hosted the mem-
bers of the Olive Hill Missionary Prayer
Fellowship at a Mankato care Mon-
day. There were nine members present
for the luncheon and a business meet-
ing following.
Julie Harvey, Mankato, daughter-
in-law of Robert Harvey, had surgery
at the Mitchell County Hospital, Be-
loit,Thursday morning. John and Rob-
err Harvey were with her. She is now
convailil]g at her home.
Mary ohler, Superior, a
former resident of this community, had
foot surgery at the Mary Lanning Hog--
pital, Hastings. She is now home and
has been in lots of pain.
Matt, Melissa, Harley and Wyatt
Schuster went to Beloit Sunday morn-
ing and attended church with her fa-
ther, Monte Bean. Later they had din-
ner with him in observance of his birth-
day.
Jerry, Micbelle and Kennedy Cool,
York, were Sunday visitors of Twila`
Tonya and Walker Cook.
Donna Hanna, Riley, was a Satur-
day visitor of her mother, Vera Dye.
Joining them for supper were Robert
:and Kathy Dye, Beatrice.
Harold and Lorna
Mankato to attend a track
grandson, David Harris,
in the meet.
Visitors of Wilma
Elsie Uplinger, Sheila Korb,
Mohler, Lola Noble
Lee Wester, Sharon
McCune, Mankato.
Richard and Gloria G
Schlaefli were dinner guests
and Jacqueline Boyles at a
cafe.
Pauline Hanson
of Zelda Schuster. Sunday
Zelda visited in the home
Tonya and Walker Cool and
guests, Jerry, Michelle and
Cool.
.,,Dee Ross joined Dora
Mr. and Mrs. Charles
cordia, for dinner. Charles
brother.
Mitchie and Cheryl
tended the surprise birthday 1
Wanda Belden at the Nazarene
Annex,
Callers the past
Haseme,
and Miranda Ward,
Ann Rogers.
Iiliff and Lena Banks were
evening visitors of Roy
Blauveit, Superior.
Courthouse News
Jewell County
Register of Deeds
Michael W. Nebel and Ann L.
Reinert, as agents for Ann L. Reinert
and Dennis Reinert, Sandra K. Bartley
and James' L. Bartley Jr., Patricia B.
Whitley and Scott Whitley, Peggy L.
Mendoza and Michael P. Mendoza,
Michael W. Nebel and Linda J. Nebel,
Mark A. Nebel and Susan Nebel, and
Nanette M. Kraus and Brian W. Kraus
to Douglas L. Benoit and Chad E.
Benoit, E 1./2 NE 1/4 in Section 10,
Township 3S, Range 10W, except a
tract containing five acres and SE 1/4
in Section 10, Township 3S, Range
10W, except a tract.
Charles D. Cook to Lynn McDaniel,
Lot 3 and S 1/2 of Lot 2 in Block 7 in
Godfrey's Third Addition to the City
of Burr Oak.
Esbon Elevator Inc, to Frost Hying
Service, Inc., Frost Flying Service, Inc.
to Esbon Grain and Fertilizer, Inc., two
parcels of land in the Town of Esbon
located in the East Half (E/2) of Sec-
tion Three (3), Township Three (3)
South, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th
p.m., Jewell County, and a tract of land
in the North Half of the Northeast
Quarter (N/2 NE/4).of Section Five
(5), Township Three (3) South, Range
Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M., in the
Town of Otego.
Robert W. Grimm and Ada Mohler
Grimm to Rebecca J. Huber and Gloria
A. Massey, a part of NE 1/4 of Section
21, Township 3S, Range 6W, part of
the NE 1/4 of Section 21, Township
3S, Range 6W, and part of the NE !/4
of Section 21, Township 3S, Range
6W; all in original townsite of Formoso.
Mark H. Swiderski and Rhonda R.
Swederski to Donald Maynard and
Renate Maynard, tract in NW 1/4 of
Section 22, Township 3S, Range 8W
and part of Lot 7, Klasinn's Addition
in Mankato.
Darrell E. Miller and Gall L. Miller
to Mark Colson, Nicholas Colson and
Mitchell Cosand. E 1/2 E 1/2 in Sec-
tion. 4, Township. 3S, Range 8W.
Jeffrey D. Pierce and Catherine C.
Pierce to Rome N. Grout and Jerry E.
Grout, trustees of the Roma N. Grout
Trust, all that part of Section I 1, Town-
ship. 2S, Range 8W, lying south of
White Rock, ....
Joseph F. Black and Constance J.
Black to Gerald J. Zimmer and Teresa
A. Zimmer, the S 86 feet of Lots 7, 8
and 9 in Block 28 in the original town
of Jewell.
Howard Callaway and Ann
Callaway to Shawn Frost, SE 1/4 and
the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, all in Section
14, Townshi p 3S, Range 10W.
Gloria E. Marples to James A.
Marples, a tract of land in Esbon, com-
mencing at a point 783 feet south of
where the south line of railroad and the
east line of Grand Avenue intersect.
Accident
April 6 at approximately 6:25 p.m.,
at milepost 223 on Jewell County road
0.6 north from Highway 36, Cory D.
Odell, Scandia, driving a 1988 Ford,
was headin
vehicle hit ditch on west
rolled. No inj
cident investigated by
Traffic
Todd R. Se
fur harvester license $304.
Stephan Saathoff,
ing, 78-65, $48.
Pauline S. Miller,
ing, 75-65, $84.
Motori Kagawa,
speeding, 78-65, $102.
Melinda W. Ost, MankatO,
ing, 73-60, $107.
Chris Fredrick Gower,
ter, speeding, 79-65, $108.
Marriage License
Merrill James Standley
Louise Morgan.
Limited Civil
Benj
vs. Quanita Williams
City of Mankato Utility
Connects. Cerissa CollinS,
Monroe No. 8.
Talkin'
By James Vaughan,
The Jewell County
Department now has a
shredder. This im
equipment was
funds provided by the KansaS
mentof Heaith and
These grant funds
from the tipping fees that are l
by the state on every t,
taken to a landfill.
By using this piece of e
Jewell County will reduce t
burn by at least 50 percent.
brush and limbs will no
burned. Starting
items should be brought
and placed to the east
per.
Wood chips will be
any Jewell County
to use them at no
The chipper can
up to 12 inches in
remember that branches,
limbs must
Any items larger than 12
stillneed to go the burn pit.
Report shows
outlook for
(Continued
equate supplies compared
ce S1
nt the previous week.
shortages are reported in a
but are the shortest in the
districts.Feed
6 percent short, 92
and 2 percent surplus.
Topsoil moistun
cent very short, 50
percent adeq
rated 34
short and 17 percent
Notice of lease letting to interested
The City of Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas, the owner of the
described real estate located in Jewell County,
A -act 0 pamre tend e west one- of Sec xen, Towrs
principal me,lien, (W 1/2 Sac. 16, T3S, RSW of 6
, lying n0ah, east and sa 0 the Mankat0 C_ caJrse and 1',
lease
Said lease statl be f0r cash payment, and stall be the 2002 .rnrner
bids stll be f0r a t0tal, amual stated (
Seal bids 11 be rece in 01 0 City/altn.la. Mankat0,
0f Metal0 resaves the right to rejea any 0r a bids.
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Jewell Citywide
Monday, April 22
Items wiUbe picked up at normal
locations througho00 day. Small
should bebagged.Call the city Office
785-428-3600 if you have any
