from vision to reality
Earth workbegins onSC Hospital
With large earth moving equipment waiting in the background, the first spades of dirt were turned Monday morning at the site of the new Scott County Hospital.Approximately 60 people were in attendance at an open house earlier in the morning and many of those then traveled...
Scrimmage offers some answers for Leoti defense
With roster spots still up for grabs, a few Wichita County High School football players took advantage of the opportunity to shine during their annual Red and Black scrimmage on Friday.“The defense, in particular, still had several question marks so we were waiting to see who might step up and...
Couple to wed Sept. 11 in Hays
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dearden, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather, to Dustin Olsen, son of Tracy Olsen, Kearney, Nebr., and Alisa Olsen, Hays. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2009 graduate of Ft. Hays State University, earning a degree in...
prairie dog’s best friend
in a hostileWestern Kansasenvironment wherethey are hunted by man and predator,one man hasemerged as theprairie dog's best friend Forget everything you know, or think you know, about prairie dogs.Opponents of prairie dogs - and that would seemingly include most everyone who farms or ranches on the High...
prairie dog’s best friend
in a hostileWestern Kansasenvironment wherethey are hunted by man and predator,one man hasemerged as theprairie dog's best friend Forget everything you know, or think you know, about prairie dogs.Opponents of prairie dogs - and that would seemingly include most everyone who farms or ranches on the High...
prairie dog’s best friend
in a hostileWestern Kansasenvironment wherethey are hunted by man and predator,one man hasemerged as theprairie dog's best friend Forget everything you know, or think you know, about prairie dogs.Opponents of prairie dogs - and that would seemingly include most everyone who farms or ranches on the High...
prairie dog’s best friend
in a hostileWestern Kansasenvironment wherethey are hunted by man and predator,one man hasemerged as theprairie dog's best friend Forget everything you know, or think you know, about prairie dogs.Opponents of prairie dogs - and that would seemingly include most everyone who farms or ranches on the High...
Leoti dome construction on schedule
It’s one dome down, two to go, in the ongoing $4.5 million construction project for the Wichita County school district.The district gained use of their first dome this summer which contains a strength training facility and locker room facilities for WCHS athletes.The other two domes, located adjacent...
Speed at the heart of SC's big-play offense
Scott City’s offensive potential was on full display for fans on Friday night during the annual Blue and White scrimmage.Well, sort of.“We didn’t show much,” admits head coach Glenn O’Neil, referring to the offensive package.Nonetheless, the Beavers did show speed and power...
Virtual classes the next wave in education?
Could the bricks and mortar of a school building be replaced by a hard drive and computer screen?Where some see virtual education as a new opportunity, some see it as a threat to traditional learning and, in terms of survival, a threat to state funding for their local district.“This is the wave...
Silent Angels looks at satellite in Scott City
In order to help local residents become more familiar with their work, Silent Angels Animal Rescue Shelter is attempting to establish a satellite office in Scott City.Finding a site where animals can be seen and, hopefully, adopted by local residents has continued to be a stumbling block for the non-profit...
8-man should be a good fit for explosive Hornets
This figures to be a transition season for the Dighton High School football team.For the first time in six years they won’t be in a cooperative agreement with Ness City.And for the first time in school history they’re playing in the eight-man ranks.However, the learning curve may be a short...
Martinez given reins in Leoti’s triple option attack
As point guard Gabe Martinez was weaving his way through defenders on the basketball court last winter, Gary Campas was thinking what that might mean for his football program.“When (Martinez) was driving the ball among the big boys he seemed to find someone to get the ball to,” says the Wichita...
Martinez given reins in Leoti’s triple option attack
As point guard Gabe Martinez was weaving his way through defenders on the basketball court last winter, Gary Campas was thinking what that might mean for his football program.“When (Martinez) was driving the ball among the big boys he seemed to find someone to get the ball to,” says the Wichita...
SC boys loaded with experience; girls are young
Scott Community High School has had its share of success in producing top-flight runners who have been cross-country state medalists in recent years.Whether SCHS can match that success this season isn’t quite so certain as the boy’s and girl’s squads prepare fortheir first meet at Goodland...
New habitat should boost fishing prospects this fall at Lake Scott
Lake Scott State Park’s abundance of red cedar trees is about to pay dividends for area fishermen.What possible connection can there be between trees and fish? The cedars provide an ideal underwater habitat and, consequently, the opportunity for great fishing.Earlier this week, while one crew was...
SC offense has edge in team's first scrimmage
Rarely has the offense found itself ahead of the defense in terms of development this early in the season.But that appears to be the situation facing the Scott Community High School coaching staff after their first scrimmage on Saturday morning.“For the most part, the offense took it to the defense,”...
Applegarth-Kendall are united in backyard ceremony
Shelbey Faye Applegarth and Justin Kendall were united in a backyard ceremony on June 12, 2010, at the home of the bride’s parents.Shelbey is the daughter of Brad and Tonya Applegarth, Healy. Justin is the son of Bryce and Anita Kendall, Haviland.Performing the ceremony, which was attended by family...
Beavers ready for contact drills
After three days of practices without pads, Scott Community High School players and coaches are anxious for Thursday to arrive when they can wear pads for the first time.That means the first day of contact drills for the players and a chance for coaches to see who is ready to get physical.“It’s...
Beavers ready for contact drills
After three days of practices without pads, Scott Community High School players and coaches are anxious for Thursday to arrive when they can wear pads for the first time.That means the first day of contact drills for the players and a chance for coaches to see who is ready to get physical.“It’s...
Beavers ready for contact drills
After three days of practices without pads, Scott Community High School players and coaches are anxious for Thursday to arrive when they can wear pads for the first time.That means the first day of contact drills for the players and a chance for coaches to see who is ready to get physical.“It’s...
Time to get physical: Beavers ready to break out the pads
After three days of practices without pads, Scott Community High School players and coaches are anxious for Thursday to arrive when they can wear pads for the first time.That means the first day of contact drills for the players and a chance for coaches to see who is ready to get physical.“It’s...
experiencing the great outdoors
Back Country starsshare love of outdoorswith area youngsters As youngsters growing up in western Pennsylvania, deer hunting was as natural as eating and sleeping.“When deer season opens they let out school for a week,” says Casey Keefer.He, along with his brother, Chris, grew up walking...
experiencing the great outdoors
Back Country starsshare love of outdoorswith area youngsters As youngsters growing up in western Pennsylvania, deer hunting was as natural as eating and sleeping.“When deer season opens they let out school for a week,” says Casey Keefer.He, along with his brother, Chris, grew up walking...
experiencing the great outdoors
Back Country starsshare love of outdoorswith area youngsters As youngsters growing up in western Pennsylvania, deer hunting was as natural as eating and sleeping.“When deer season opens they let out school for a week,” says Casey Keefer.He, along with his brother, Chris, grew up walking...
experiencing the great outdoors
Back Country starsshare love of outdoorswith area youngsters As youngsters growing up in western Pennsylvania, deer hunting was as natural as eating and sleeping.“When deer season opens they let out school for a week,” says Casey Keefer.He, along with his brother, Chris, grew up walking...
experiencing the great outdoors
Back Country starsshare love of outdoorswith area youngsters As youngsters growing up in western Pennsylvania, deer hunting was as natural as eating and sleeping.“When deer season opens they let out school for a week,” says Casey Keefer.He, along with his brother, Chris, grew up walking...
built for speed
Chambless takingthe next step indrag racing career Ever wonder what it would feel like to be launched in the space shuttle?Christine Chambless has the experience every time she gets behind the wheel of her top alcohol racing car.It’s the feeling that comes when 3,000 horsepower are propelling...
built for speed
Chambless takingthe next step indrag racing career Ever wonder what it would feel like to be launched in the space shuttle?Christine Chambless has the experience every time she gets behind the wheel of her top alcohol racing car.It’s the feeling that comes when 3,000 horsepower are propelling...
Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City
There's another one. Oooh, look at that one. Good grief, how many are there? A similar conversation may have taken place in your car as you met the onslaught of what turned out to be a caravan of over 400 Mini-Coopers traveling through Kansas Friday. The annual trip across the United States for the...
Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City
There's another one. Oooh, look at that one. Good grief, how many are there? A similar conversation may have taken place in your car as you met the onslaught of what turned out to be a caravan of over 400 Mini-Coopers traveling through Kansas Friday. The annual trip across the United States for the...
Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City
There's another one. Oooh, look at that one. Good grief, how many are there? A similar conversation may have taken place in your car as you met the onslaught of what turned out to be a caravan of over 400 Mini-Coopers traveling through Kansas Friday. The annual trip across the United States for the...
Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City
There's another one. Oooh, look at that one. Good grief, how many are there? A similar conversation may have taken place in your car as you met the onslaught of what turned out to be a caravan of over 400 Mini-Coopers traveling through Kansas Friday. The annual trip across the United States for the...
Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City
There's another one. Oooh, look at that one. Good grief, how many are there? A similar conversation may have taken place in your car as you met the onslaught of what turned out to be a caravan of over 400 Mini-Coopers traveling through Kansas Friday. The annual trip across the United States for the...
Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City
There's another one. Oooh, look at that one. Good grief, how many are there? A similar conversation may have taken place in your car as you met the onslaught of what turned out to be a caravan of over 400 Mini-Coopers traveling through Kansas Friday. The annual trip across the United States for the...
Mental toughness, new role, are taking Miller to next level in Minor League ball
Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical. - Yogi BerraThere was a time when Justin Miller would have laughed at Berra’s famous observation of the game.After three years in the minors, the former Scott Community High School standout knows what the ex-Yankee great was talking...
Card shower for Thomases to honor 60th wedding anniversary
Kenneth and Norma Thomas will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Kenneth Thomas and Norma Sperling were married August 20, 1950, at the home of the bride’s mother in Scott City. The couple has four sons, Kenton, and wife, Kathy, Fort Worth, Tex., Mike and wife, Vickie,...
taking flight
Fyler planstrip to WWIIMemorial ••••••• As a 19-year-old, Ken Fyler traveled halfway around the world when called to serve his country in 1943. At the time, he was working in communications with the Army Air Force while stationed in the South Pacific during World...
Council addresses NW drainage issues
Water drainage on the west side of Scott City has more twists and turns than a Brett Favre news conference announcing whether or not he plans to retire.And following a heavy rain that means flooded streets, high water threatening homes and standing water that results in mosquito habitat for residents...
Scott County on first historic byway
It could be said that a trip through Scott County, north into Logan and Wallace counties will take a person through a million years of history - from the age of dinosaurs to the pioneers who settled the rugged West.The State of Kansas agrees.The three counties are home to the Western Vistas Historic...
Future of BEC is still uncertain
For more than a decade, the Bryan Education Center has fulfilled its goal of helping traditional and non-traditional students fulfill their career goals.What the future holds for the BEC building is much less certain as it prepares to close its doors in downtown Scott City, the victim of budget cuts...
unstoppable
Rollover doesn’t keep Weinmannfrom repeating as figure-8 champ You can’t stop Jeremy Weinmann. You can only hope to slow him down.Or hope that he takes himself out of the race.Even after his 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier flipped onto its roof during a preliminary heat that still wasn’t enough...
unstoppable
Rollover doesn’t keep Weinmannfrom repeating as figure-8 champ You can’t stop Jeremy Weinmann. You can only hope to slow him down.Or hope that he takes himself out of the race.Even after his 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier flipped onto its roof during a preliminary heat that still wasn’t enough...
unstoppable
Rollover doesn’t keep Weinmannfrom repeating as figure-8 champ You can’t stop Jeremy Weinmann. You can only hope to slow him down.Or hope that he takes himself out of the race.Even after his 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier flipped onto its roof during a preliminary heat that still wasn’t enough...
Spaht-Hedges are united in double-ring ceremony
Shasin Larae Spaht and Benjamin Thomas Hedges were united in marriage July 10, 2010, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Burlington. Rev. Mike Klag performed the double-ring ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Mike and Melita McDonald, Eureka, and the late Roger Spaht. She is the granddaughter of...
bigger. faster. stronger.
Familiar goals for summer strength training Bigger, faster and stronger are the primary objectives during the summer strength training program.But the Scott Community High School coaching staff is also looking for a fourth element from their athletes - something less tangible.“It’s about...
bigger. faster. stronger.
Familiar goals for summer strength training Bigger, faster and stronger are the primary objectives during the summer strength training program.But the Scott Community High School coaching staff is also looking for a fourth element from their athletes - something less tangible.“It’s about...
bigger. faster. stronger.
Familiar goals for summer strength training Bigger, faster and stronger are the primary objectives during the summer strength training program.But the Scott Community High School coaching staff is also looking for a fourth element from their athletes - something less tangible.“It’s about...
John Erwin Thoren
John Erwin Thoren, 59, Eudora, died July 30, 2010, at his farm. He was born Sept. 11, 1950, at Lawrence, the son of Howard and Jane (Hadl) Thoren. A lifelong resident of Eudora, he attended Eudora schools and was a 1968 graduate of Lawrence High School. He was involved in 4-H, FFA and received the FFA...
from flop to first
Young cooktakes unusualroute toGC honors When preparing her chocolate angel food cake for the Scott County Fair, it took two attempts before Emma Price was able to get her entry to turn out the way she wanted.“The first one was a flop,” says the 11-year-old 4-Her.So was the second one -...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Its fair time
Parade,beef cookoff,derby actionstill to come __________________ The Scott County Fair has kicked into full swing with the annual Beefiesta barbeque, kids pedal tractor pull and some of the livestock judging already history.But don’t worry. There are still plenty of activities for the entire...
Stars capture relay gold at WKSC combined meet
A lone gold medal in the medley relay was the only championship claimed by the Scott City Stars at the Western Kansas Swim Club combined meet held July 17-18 at Dodge City.As expected, the competition was tough when all 12 teams in the league came together.Members of the WKSC are Great Bend, Hays, Dodge...
Stars capture relay gold at WKSC combined meet
A lone gold medal in the medley relay was the only championship claimed by the Scott City Stars at the Western Kansas Swim Club combined meet held July 17-18 at Dodge City.As expected, the competition was tough when all 12 teams in the league came together.Members of the WKSC are Great Bend, Hays, Dodge...
Hutchins brothers collect 8 golds
When it comes to bragging rights within the household, Marshal Hutchins has the edge over his younger brother - at least for this week.The older Hutchins collected four individual gold medals for the Scott City Stars at the Leoti swim meet on Saturday, along with a silver medalHis younger brother, Dylan,...
marathon man
Shellenberger’s passion forgolf goes for a good cause It’s not as though Rohn Shellenberger needs an excuse to golf.Usually, as long as the day of the week ends in “y” that’s a good enough reason for the Scott City golfer to hit the links.“I’m nuts about this...
star power
Swim teamclaims 18gold medalsat Lakin The Scott City Stars collected an impressive 18 gold medals and 25 runner-up finishes at the Lakin swim meet on June 26.Madison Shapland brought home five gold medals - including three individual - to lead the Lady Stars who finished the day with 11 golds and 15...
Lots of questions still unanswered with SCHS line
The biggest questions surrounding the Scott Community High School football team in the upcoming season will be their offensive line.Unfortunately, none of those were answered during last week’s summer camp.“It was a pretty productive week for the skilled boys and it was a chance to see how...
Double-ring ceremony unites Shellenberger-Koochel
Lindsey Shellenberger and Christopher Koochel, Eudora, were united in marriage on Jan. 23, 2010, in a double-ring ceremony performed by pastor Dennis Carter at the First United Methodist Church, Scott City.Parents of the bride are Rohn and Traci Shellenberger, Scott City.She is the granddaughter of Ken...
County claims breach of contract by Northend
The on-again, off-again relationship between the Scott County Commission and Northend Disposal is off again.Deteriorating service and the lack of a new trash truck which had been promised to the county are only two of the claims which have prompted the commission to threaten the company with breach of...
Brits bring fundamentals, fun to SC soccer clinic
Soccer may never rival football, basketball and baseball in terms of popularity within the United States.But if Phil King and Josh Evans have their way, people will someday consider it a “major” American sport in the same category as the “big three.”In order to get there, soccer...
Brits bring fundamentals, fun to SC soccer clinic
Soccer may never rival football, basketball and baseball in terms of popularity within the United States.But if Phil King and Josh Evans have their way, people will someday consider it a “major” American sport in the same category as the “big three.”In order to get there, soccer...
Brits bring fundamentals, fun to SC soccer clinic
Soccer may never rival football, basketball and baseball in terms of popularity within the United States.But if Phil King and Josh Evans have their way, people will someday consider it a “major” American sport in the same category as the “big three.”In order to get there, soccer...
Couple plans Oct. 23 wedding
Denton and Karen Berry, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to Thayne Heusi, Overland Park, son of Dennis and Janice Heusi, Effingham.The bride-to-be earned a bachelor of science degree in biology and nursing degree from Washburn University, Topeka. She is pursuing a master’s...
Gaining a new perspective
Anthropologists taking a different look at El Quartelejo The history of the El Quartelejo ruins at Lake Scott State Park, while fascinating to archeologists, has seemed rather simple.In a nutshell, the Taos Pueblo Indians of northern New Mexico traveled to the site 12 miles north of Scott City to escape...
musical memories
Former directors,past performancesare rememberedduring SC reunion During the final days before his death, when the cancer had destroyed his nerves and he could no longer move fingers which had once glided over the piano keys, Vernon Dietz knew that one of his greatest joys in life had been stolen away...
musical memories
Former directors,past performancesare rememberedduring SC reunion During the final days before his death, when the cancer had destroyed his nerves and he could no longer move fingers which had once glided over the piano keys, Vernon Dietz knew that one of his greatest joys in life had been stolen away...
musical memories
Former directors,past performancesare rememberedduring SC reunion During the final days before his death, when the cancer had destroyed his nerves and he could no longer move fingers which had once glided over the piano keys, Vernon Dietz knew that one of his greatest joys in life had been stolen away...
musical memories
Former directors,past performancesare rememberedduring SC reunion During the final days before his death, when the cancer had destroyed his nerves and he could no longer move fingers which had once glided over the piano keys, Vernon Dietz knew that one of his greatest joys in life had been stolen away...
Hunter-Fisher to wed Aug. 28
Jim and Carolyn Hunter, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Audra, to Tyler Fisher, Hays, son of Paul and Danita Fisher, Ellis. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Scott Community High School; a 2005 graduate of Emporia State University, earning a bachelor of science degree in sociology;...
Florence Evelyn Orten Smith
Florence Evelyn Orten Smith, 87, Quinter, died July 12, 2010, at the Long Term Care Facility, Quinter.She was born Dec. 10, 1922, at Grainfield, the daughter of George R. and Eva Alice (Weekly) Orten.She attended school in Grainfield, graduating from Grainfield Rural High School with the class of 1940.After...
SC All-Stars are runner-up in tourney
Twice the Scott City All-Stars extended Ulysses into extra innings and twice Scott City came out on the short end during The Cal Ripken 12-year-old district tournament hosted by Scott City.In a winner’s bracket game, Scott City and Ulysses didn’t settle the issue until the eighth inning.Trailing...
Back to basics for SC spikers
The emphasis was on fundamentals - from hitting to digging - when the Scott Community High School girls held their volleyball camp this week.The Lady Beavers were under the direction of Ft. Hays State University head coach and clinician Kurt Kohler during the first two days of camp and finished out the...
Couple to wed September 25
E.R. and Lisa Redburn, Dighton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Jo, to Derick Ray Reinerio, son of Rick and Judi Reinerio, Manhattan.The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Dighton High School and a 2007 graduate of Hutchinson Community College where she earned associate of arts and...
Wrens to celebrate 60th anniversary
Leo and Ilene Wren, Scott City, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a come-and-go reception on Sat., July 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Scott City.Leo Wren and Ilene Sperling were married on July 15, 1950, at her mother’s home in Scott City.Hosting...
Wrens to celebrate 60th anniversary
Leo and Ilene Wren, Scott City, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a come-and-go reception on Sat., July 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Scott City.Leo Wren and Ilene Sperling were married on July 15, 1950, at her mother’s home in Scott City.Hosting...
Couple plans Aug. 28 wedding
Lonnie and Norene Rohrbough, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Adriana Marie, to Andrew John Livingstone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Livingstone, La Jara, Colo.The couple plan to wed August 28 at Camp Lakeside Chapel, Lake Scott State Park....
Schwartz-Heinrich to wed in No. Dakota
Bob and Sandi Schwartz, Marion, N.D., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dani Marie, to Levi Heinrich, son of Mike Heinrich and Carolyn Rowland, all of Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Litchville-Marion High School and is currently self-employed as an equine massage therapist...
Defense provides highlights in 10-3 rout
There was very little offense to generate any excitement for Scott City’s traveling squad on Monday evening. So the 12-14-year-old players created some excitement with their defense.With the game against Sublette well in hand, Scott City turned in a pair of sterling plays to close out their 10-3...
Honesty and integrity live in Western Kansas
As the All-America City Awards, Jury Foreman Sharon Metz, announced the winners, a theme ran through the room. We are all winners. It was repeated with nearly every speaker. Of course, when the 10th city is called up and you realize your community has not yet taken the stage, winner isn't...
Honesty and integrity live in Western Kansas
As the All-America City Awards, Jury Foreman Sharon Metz, announced the winners, a theme ran through the room. We are all winners. It was repeated with nearly every speaker. Of course, when the 10th city is called up and you realize your community has not yet taken the stage, winner isn't...
Honesty and integrity live in Western Kansas
As the All-America City Awards, Jury Foreman Sharon Metz, announced the winners, a theme ran through the room. We are all winners. It was repeated with nearly every speaker. Of course, when the 10th city is called up and you realize your community has not yet taken the stage, winner isn't...
Honesty and integrity live in Western Kansas
As the All-America City Awards, Jury Foreman Sharon Metz, announced the winners, a theme ran through the room. We are all winners. It was repeated with nearly every speaker. Of course, when the 10th city is called up and you realize your community has not yet taken the stage, winner isn't...
Honesty and integrity live in Western Kansas
As the All-America City Awards, Jury Foreman Sharon Metz, announced the winners, a theme ran through the room. We are all winners. It was repeated with nearly every speaker. Of course, when the 10th city is called up and you realize your community has not yet taken the stage, winner isn't...
Rural Ks is biggest loser in budget cuts
For three decades - starting with the so-called Reagan Revolution in 1980 - Americans have been sold a steady diet of “government is the problem.”They have been told, and to some degree convinced, that nothing should be allowed to stand in the way of capitalism, free markets and financial...
Youngsters bringing Wonka to local stage
Nearly every youngster is familiar with the story of Willy Wonka and his famous chocolate factory.So it really wasn’t a surprise when more than 60 boys and girls auditioned for roles in the upcoming production of “Willy Wonka Kids” to be presented by the Scott Community Childrens’...
Youngsters bringing Wonka to local stage
Nearly every youngster is familiar with the story of Willy Wonka and his famous chocolate factory.So it really wasn’t a surprise when more than 60 boys and girls auditioned for roles in the upcoming production of “Willy Wonka Kids” to be presented by the Scott Community Childrens’...
Laura V. Bauck
Laura V. Bauck, 85, died June 20, 2010, at the Catholic Care Assisted Living Center, Bel Aire.She was born March 3, 1925, at Victoria, the daughter of Peter P. and Laura M. (Huff) Rome.She was ahomemaker and farmer. She and her husband moved from Leoti to Garden City in 1992 and in 2007 she moved...
Craig-Enright are engaged
Brad Craig, Iraq, and Denise Craig, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzanne Nicole, to Joseph Enright, Salina, son of Cindy Enright, Salina, and the late James Enright. The bride-to-be will finish cosmetology school at Salina this fall. The prospective groom is employed at Tony’s...
Delgado-Carter to wed Aug. 14
Raymond Delgado and Dolores Moreno, both of Garden City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tonya Sue, to Lance Daniel Carter, son of Daniel and Susan Carter, Scott City.The bride-to-be is employed by the city of Deerfield.She is the granddaughter of the late Frank and Mary Delgado and the late...
tough weekend
Lots of close calls for SCHS track squad As Sam McDaniel sprinted for the finish line in the 4x800m relay during Saturday’s Class 4A Kansas Track and Field Championships, it brought back memories from two years ago.As a sophomore, McDaniel’s dramatic photo finish earned the Beavers a gold...
domination
Stars grab36 goldsin homeswim meet The home waters were a great place for the Scott City Stars swim team to open their summer season.Hosting a season opening meet of the Western Kansas Swim Club, Scott City swimmers easily captured team honors on the strength of 22 gold medals in the girl’s division...
Final Day Countdown
It's the early morning of Friday and the countdown begins. You must know that we all have gone over our presentation a dozen times following our moment on stage. The questions in our minds of the performance, the jurors reactions, their questions and how we feel about our outcome repeat like unending...
Final Day Countdown
It's the early morning of Friday and the countdown begins. You must know that we all have gone over our presentation a dozen times following our moment on stage. The questions in our minds of the performance, the jurors reactions, their questions and how we feel about our outcome repeat like unending...
Final Day Countdown
It's the early morning of Friday and the countdown begins. You must know that we all have gone over our presentation a dozen times following our moment on stage. The questions in our minds of the performance, the jurors reactions, their questions and how we feel about our outcome repeat like unending...
Final Day Countdown
It's the early morning of Friday and the countdown begins. You must know that we all have gone over our presentation a dozen times following our moment on stage. The questions in our minds of the performance, the jurors reactions, their questions and how we feel about our outcome repeat like unending...
Final Day Countdown
It's the early morning of Friday and the countdown begins. You must know that we all have gone over our presentation a dozen times following our moment on stage. The questions in our minds of the performance, the jurors reactions, their questions and how we feel about our outcome repeat like unending...
Final Day Countdown
It's the early morning of Friday and the countdown begins. You must know that we all have gone over our presentation a dozen times following our moment on stage. The questions in our minds of the performance, the jurors reactions, their questions and how we feel about our outcome repeat like unending...
We are the threads of America
What happens if there is a tear in your community by loss of major industry, crime or the struggle with diversity determines the fabric of who you are and if you'll grow or become a ghost town. Our delegation is getting is a better understanding of the real problems that face America in our...
We are the threads of America
What happens if there is a tear in your community by loss of major industry, crime or the struggle with diversity determines the fabric of who you are and if you'll grow or become a ghost town. Our delegation is getting is a better understanding of the real problems that face America in our...
We are the threads of America
What happens if there is a tear in your community by loss of major industry, crime or the struggle with diversity determines the fabric of who you are and if you'll grow or become a ghost town. Our delegation is getting is a better understanding of the real problems that face America in our...
Hinman-Henson to wed July 24
Jeff and Sheri Hinman, Andover, announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Marie, to Garett Henson, son of Troy and Cathy Henson, Robinson. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Kansas State University, earning a degree in kinesiology and athletic training.She is the granddaughter of Joe McGonagle,...
gateway to the southwest
Lake Scott State Park has always been a special place for Gov. Mark Parkinson.Additions to the “best kept secret in Kansas” are making the park even more special to the growing number of visitors each year.A visitor’s center at the south entrance of the 1,020-acre state park now greets...
Giving up is not an option
Medical breakthroughs continue to be made - and more are still to be made - which give hope to those diagnosed with cancer. However, the one intangible which may be most important in surviving cancer is willpower.A common trait among cancer survivors is a desire to battle the disease and maintain a positive...
Giving up is not an option
Medical breakthroughs continue to be made - and more are still to be made - which give hope to those diagnosed with cancer. However, the one intangible which may be most important in surviving cancer is willpower.A common trait among cancer survivors is a desire to battle the disease and maintain a positive...
Giving up is not an option
Medical breakthroughs continue to be made - and more are still to be made - which give hope to those diagnosed with cancer. However, the one intangible which may be most important in surviving cancer is willpower.A common trait among cancer survivors is a desire to battle the disease and maintain a positive...
Giving up is not an option
Medical breakthroughs continue to be made - and more are still to be made - which give hope to those diagnosed with cancer. However, the one intangible which may be most important in surviving cancer is willpower.A common trait among cancer survivors is a desire to battle the disease and maintain a positive...
KC receives SC
Wow! Scott County has made it to the big city. The All-American City delegation from Scott County arrived in Kansas City around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Weary travelers with huge smiles. How can that be a possible combination? Well, it's because we are so excited to be here representing our...
KC receives SC
Wow! Scott County has made it to the big city. The All-American City delegation from Scott County arrived in Kansas City around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Weary travelers with huge smiles. How can that be a possible combination? Well, it's because we are so excited to be here representing our...
KC receives SC
Wow! Scott County has made it to the big city. The All-American City delegation from Scott County arrived in Kansas City around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Weary travelers with huge smiles. How can that be a possible combination? Well, it's because we are so excited to be here representing our...
KC receives SC
Wow! Scott County has made it to the big city. The All-American City delegation from Scott County arrived in Kansas City around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Weary travelers with huge smiles. How can that be a possible combination? Well, it's because we are so excited to be here representing our...
KC receives SC
Wow! Scott County has made it to the big city. The All-American City delegation from Scott County arrived in Kansas City around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Weary travelers with huge smiles. How can that be a possible combination? Well, it's because we are so excited to be here representing our...
Scott City Delegation Preps for AAC Competition
Scott City has met a lot of challenges over the years, from passing multi-million dollar bond issues for schools and health care facilities to organizing a huge volunteer effort for construction of the Park on the Plains.But they pale when compared to the challenge facing the local delegation that will...
Expectations still high for area wheat harvest
Wheat producers in Scott County are looking forward to what should be an above average harvest . . . maybe even a very good harvest.But expectations will likely fall short of the excellent harvest that normally would accompany timely moisture and cooler temperatures which the area has enjoyed so far...
KLA Environmental Services extends reach with office in SC
Cattle feeding operations in Western Kansas now have quicker and easier access to expert advice and technical assistance through a new Kansas Livestock Association office that has opened in Scott City.KLA Environmental Services has relocated part of their staff to a new facility on east K96 Highway which...
Accident was life-changing experience for long-time EMT
Mike Deschner can still recall shortly after graduating from high school when he happened upon an accident in which two hitchhikers had been struck by a vehicle.There was nothing he could do to assist those who were first on the scene as both individuals died at the site.“I told myself I didn’t...
6th inning rally ends SC season
Five outs.They were all that stood between the Scott CommunityHigh School baseball team and their first win in state tour-nament play since 1998.That’s when a SCHS team that had been on cruise control for five innings came a bit unraveled as Spring Hill took advantage of an error sandwiched between...
Hospital Associates raise $2,500 for Relay
Each year the Scott County Hospital Associates come together to conduct a Relay for Life fundraising event with each department responsible for coming up with ways to raise money.This year the various fundraising efforts included a port-a-potty which traveled from desk to desk, a cute baby contest, favorite...
Mortiz-McDaniel to wed July 17
Gene and Donna Mortiz, Tribune, announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan, to Jordan McDaniel, son of Mike and Diana McDaniel, Scott City.The bride-to-be is a 2009 graduate of Greeley County High School, Tribune. She is the granddaughter of Anita Wilson, Tribune, Robert V. Greeson, Ressca,...
Richards to observe golden anniversary
Larry and Barbara Richard, Scott City, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sat., June 12.The event will be hosted by the couple’s children and grandchildren from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Camp Lakeside dining hall.Larry Richard and Barbara Burch were married June...
Richards to observe golden anniversary
Larry and Barbara Richard, Scott City, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sat., June 12.The event will be hosted by the couple’s children and grandchildren from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Camp Lakeside dining hall.Larry Richard and Barbara Burch were married June...
Stripe rust cutting into projected wheat yields
For several years, wheat breeders have had a lingering question in the back of their minds.As Jagger and its related wheat lines have been planted to more and more acres in Kansas, there were some concerns about how the popular varieties would perform in the event of a “perfect storm” that...
champs again
SC continues dynastywith 9th racing crown To say that the Scott Community High School ElectroRally team has been dominating over the past decade would be an understatement.In fact, one word comes to mind when describing the team’s success - dynasty.SCHS wrapped up another team title in racing...
Gordon Neil Carlisle
Gordon Neil Carlisle, 89, died May 19, 2010, at Brandon Woods, Lawrence. He was born June 11, 1920, at Hoisington, the son of Ralph and Caldonia (Bussin) Carlisle.A resident of Leotisince 1927, he was a postmaster and rural letter carrier. He moved to Lawrence in 2008. He was a World War...
Vera M. Helmers
Vera M. Helmers, 88, died May 21, 2010, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City.She was born Dec. 17, 1921, at Cunningham, the daughter of Clarence B. and Bertha (Cooley) Shelman.She grew up in the Cunningham community, attended Maud School and graduated in 1939 from Cunningham High School. After graduating...
Charles Lynn Ferrell
Charles Lynn Ferrell, 76, died May 25, 2010, at the Ft. Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home, Ft. Dodge.He was born Feb. 4, 1934, at Lakin, the son of Elmer Monroe and Ann Cecelia (Florentine) Ferrell.A lifetime resident of Lakin, he was a United States Air Force mechanic from 1953-58.He was an electrician,...
Grassroots policy initiative may offer hope
Republicans in Congress recently initiated what they boasted was a “revolutionary” step in making the political process more democratic.This new, never-seen-before, first-step-on-the-moon kind of democratic wonderment? An interactive website.Yes, Republicans have combined Facebook and democracy...
Strickert-Wiechman engaged
Kent and Susan Geist, Scott City, and Gordon and Julie Strickert, Dighton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Susie Strickert, to Andrew Wiechman, son of Vance and Susan Wiechman, Scott City.The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2008 graduate of the University...
McDaniel-Duff are engaged
Terry and Pam McDaniel, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katrina D., to Jordan M. Duff, son of Richard and Susan Duff, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2009 graduate of Ft. Hays State University where she earned a bachelor’s...
SCHS boys are runner-up in Class 4A regional track
Two months ago, Colborn Couchman was competing in the 300m intermediate hurdles for the first time during his high school career.He ran a less than memorable 45.65 to win a junior varsity meet at Larned.But the Scott Community High School coaching staff saw potential in the sophomore and that paid off...
Beavers rally past Pratt for regional baseball title
There will be a community sendoff for the statebound SCHS baseball team on Fri., May 28, 8:00 a.m., in front of the high school. Pratt entered last week’s Class 4A regional tournament as the top seed loaded with senior experience. So, it was no surprise that, after five innings, they owned...
fantastic Fyler
SCHS senior tosses1-hitter against Russell Class 4ARegional ScoresPratt 10 - Larned 0Colby 8 - Hoisington 5Hugoton 8 - Ulysses 6Scott City 4 - Russell 0Semi-Finals...
Beavers have eye on possible 4A regional title
If the Scott City boys are to contend for a Class 4A regional track title on Friday, their success will likely hinge on their success in the three relays.But the Beavers are certainly pinning their hopes on more than those events when they make the long trip to Abilene.As they have throughout the season,...
MSAA champs
SCHS boys win4x400 by :01for track crown____________ One second. One point.The first was the margin of Scott Community High School’s win in the boy’s 4x400m relay.The second was Scott City’s winning margin in the team standings as they won the final Mid State Activities Association...
Couple plans June 6 wedding
Tracy and Stephanie Schumann, Findlay, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elise, to Terrance Raymond Griswold, son of Raymond and Janie Griswold, Scott City.Amy grew up in Wichita and graduated with honors from Maize High School in 2005. She graduated magna cum laude in May from Wichita...
Hutchinses to celebrate 60th anniversary
Eugene and Evelyn Hutchins, Scott City, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower.Eugene Hutchins and Evelyn Hopper were married June 1, 1950, at Dodge City. The couple has one son, Alan, and wife, Lois, Kansas City, Mo., and three daughters, Dorsi Cupp, and husband, Bob,...
Hutchinses to celebrate 60th anniversary
Eugene and Evelyn Hutchins, Scott City, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower.Eugene Hutchins and Evelyn Hopper were married June 1, 1950, at Dodge City. The couple has one son, Alan, and wife, Lois, Kansas City, Mo., and three daughters, Dorsi Cupp, and husband, Bob,...
decision time
Competitionis tight for4x4, 4x8relay spots ________ With the regional track meet only two weeks away, it’s decision-making time for Scott Community High School coaches and thinclads.For some athletes, it’s time to narrow down the events in which they have the best chance of qualifying for...
Wildcat revival
Snyder is still relearning in return to KSU sideline When Kansas State University head coach Bill Snyder came out of retirement and returned to the football sideline last fall it instantly elevated the hopes of Wildcat fans.The three-year retirement may have seemed brief to the coaching legend, but...
big dreams
Thomas Gallery gives new meaning to history ____________________________________ If Jerry Thomas had to share one bit of advice during the grand opening of his art gallery it would simply be “don’t be afraid to dream.”His dream of a permanent home for his paintings became reality...
big dreams
Thomas Gallery gives new meaning to history ____________________________________ If Jerry Thomas had to share one bit of advice during the grand opening of his art gallery it would simply be “don’t be afraid to dream.”His dream of a permanent home for his paintings became reality...
big dreams
Thomas Gallery gives new meaning to history ____________________________________ If Jerry Thomas had to share one bit of advice during the grand opening of his art gallery it would simply be “don’t be afraid to dream.”His dream of a permanent home for his paintings became reality...
big dreams
Thomas Gallery gives new meaning to history ____________________________________ If Jerry Thomas had to share one bit of advice during the grand opening of his art gallery it would simply be “don’t be afraid to dream.”His dream of a permanent home for his paintings became reality...
big dreams
Thomas Gallery gives new meaning to history ____________________________________ If Jerry Thomas had to share one bit of advice during the grand opening of his art gallery it would simply be “don’t be afraid to dream.”His dream of a permanent home for his paintings became reality...
a true superfan
Most football fans follow the sport for five, maybe six, months out of the year. The more avid fans continue to eye what’s happening with their favorite team when other people have since turned their attention to March Madness and baseball spring training. And then there are Superfans...
a true superfan
Most football fans follow the sport for five, maybe six, months out of the year. The more avid fans continue to eye what’s happening with their favorite team when other people have since turned their attention to March Madness and baseball spring training. And then there are Superfans...
a true superfan
Most football fans follow the sport for five, maybe six, months out of the year. The more avid fans continue to eye what’s happening with their favorite team when other people have since turned their attention to March Madness and baseball spring training. And then there are Superfans...
Surprises emerge among SC boys
With one of their nicest days yet this spring to be on the track, expectations were certainly high for the Scott Community High School boys at the Liberal Invitational on Friday. In many instances, the Beavers lived up to those expectations with a number of personal bests in just their second meet...
relays runaway
McDaniel hitting his stride in 800m run __________ Sam McDaniel’s race strategy rarely calls for jumping out front in the 800m and being chased by everyone. He prefers doing the chasing. So it was a little unusual to see the Scott Community High School senior lead for nearly the entire...
relays runaway
McDaniel hitting his stride in 800m run __________ Sam McDaniel’s race strategy rarely calls for jumping out front in the 800m and being chased by everyone. He prefers doing the chasing. So it was a little unusual to see the Scott Community High School senior lead for nearly the entire...
Bobby Ray Van Norden
Bobby Ray Van Norden, 84, died May 4, 2010, at the Wichita County Health Center, Leoti.He was born Sept. 23, 1925, at Marshall, Tex., the son of Troy R. and Gretchen (Pyland) Van Norden.As a small boy, he rode the ice wagon with his uncle and, like most young kids, had a paper route. He joined...
Bogard-Wheeler are engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Denny Kuhn, Scott City, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bogard, Lansing, announce the engagement of their daughter, Adrian, to Brady Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Wheeler, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Emporia State University with a degree in elementary education and...
Couple plans June 12 wedding
Raymond and Sandi Oberle, Claflin, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Elizabeth, to Tyler Vance Ball, son of Mark and Krista Ball, Great Bend. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Claflin High School, and is attending Sterling College as an English major. She plans to complete her degree...
Donald Harvey Haxton
Don Haxton, 79, died April 29, 2010, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. Donald Harvey Haxton was the first baby born at Randall Hospital, Marysville, Ks., on June 10, 1930, the son of Ralph and Mary (Lockard) Haxton. He lived at Home City until he was seven-years-old when the family...
More cuts, fee proposals emerge from USD meeting
As individuals looked at the different cost-cutting or revenue producing proposals for the Scott County school district - putting red stickers on those which they could support, perhaps one person summed up the general atmosphere. “This isn’t fun,” observed Beth Hess. That...
SC rallies in 7th for big win over Pratt
If you wanted a highlight reel of Scott City’s opening game against Pratt, all you’d need to do is focus on the seventh inning. Not that the first six innings weren’t good. But the seventh inning was textbook. Great defense. Clutch hitting. Perfect execution. And, more importantly,...
SC rallies in 7th for big win over Pratt
If you wanted a highlight reel of Scott City’s opening game against Pratt, all you’d need to do is focus on the seventh inning. Not that the first six innings weren’t good. But the seventh inning was textbook. Great defense. Clutch hitting. Perfect execution. And, more importantly,...
Strong showing in field events at Holcomb Inv.
As long as the weather conditions were good, the Scott Community High School thinclads were very good. But the good conditions didn’t last and the Holcomb Invitational was cut short after only four running events on Friday. The Beavers did turn in some outstanding performances before the rain...
Four-letter words are part of the new economy
We would imagine that, like the vast majority of people living outside of Wall Street, it’s almost impossible to get a handle on the inner-workings of today’s financial market. We piddle around with our IRA account which isn’t making anyone wealthy - least of all us. We have just...
Couple plans June 12 wedding
Kandi Goodman, Craigg Goodman, and Steven Gruver, all of Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylee Elva, to Brad Ludowese, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ludowese, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Scott Community High School and is currently attending Colby Community...
Conine-Koons to wed Oct. 9
Kelly and Shawn Conine, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marley, to John Koons, son of Pat and Sharon Koons, Burdick. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Scott Community High School and will graduate from Kansas State University in May 2010, earning a bachelor’s...
Tankersley-Baker are engaged
Oran and Brenda Tankersley, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Ann, to Garrett Clay Baker, son of Kenneth and Sherri Baker, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2009 graduate of Kansas State University earning a bachelor’s...
SC named All-America City finalist
A look around Scott City reveals plenty of reasons why residents should take pride in their community - from a newly renovated high school, to new business development on south US83 Highway, along with renovations and additions to St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Scott County Library. The community...
back home again
____________________________________________________ Broiler returns to familiar location for Montgomery ____________________________________________________ It might be an understatement to say that Debbie Montgomery is familiar with the new home of The Broiler Restaurant and Club. After all,...
Gallery in home stretch as May open house nears
To call the Jerry Thomas Gallery a hands-on project would be an understatement. From the day the ground was first leveled and the foundation was poured for the new addition to the El Quartelejo Museum, Jerry Thomas has been on site. He has been involved in every phase of the project - from pouring concrete...
Gallery in home stretch as May open house nears
To call the Jerry Thomas Gallery a hands-on project would be an understatement. From the day the ground was first leveled and the foundation was poured for the new addition to the El Quartelejo Museum, Jerry Thomas has been on site. He has been involved in every phase of the project - from pouring concrete...
Couple plans May 22 wedding
Anson and Deb Panzner, Dighton, and Pat Hastings, Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shawna Hastings, to Lance Cpl. Cale Farber, son of Rodger and Rhonda Farber, Colby, and Laura Winningham, Norton. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Scott Community High School and is currently...
Strickert-Wiechman engaged
Kent and Susan Geist, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Susie Strickert, to Andrew Wiechman, son of Vance and Susan Wiechman, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Kansas, earning a bachelor’s...
Fyler dominates Cowboys on mound, at plate, in sweep
It’s not often that a pitcher will have more hits than he allows in a game. Scott Community High School senior Stevie Fyler accomplished that rare feat - giving up three hits to Goodland in the opening game in which he was the starting pitcher. He finished the day with four hits, including...
Couple plans July 10 wedding
Patrick and Debbie Stanley, Dodge City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison, to Logan Schmidt, son of Chuck and Tammie West, Dodge City, and Joel and Patsy Schmidt, Greensburg. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Dodge City High School and will graduate in May from Washburn...
Henry I. McClure
Henry I. McClure, 88, died April 14, 2010, at the Scott County Hospital. He was born May 5, 1921, at Kansas City, the son of Ernest and Josephine (Miller) McClure. He grew up in Kansas City until he moved with his parents to Luray, where he spent the remainder of his childhood, graduating...
SC golfers 3rd at Lakin
With four golfers finishing among the top 15 medalists, the Scott Community High School golf team opened its season with a third place finish at the Lakin Invitational on Friday. Playing under near-perfect conditions, th Beavers carded a 358 team total to finish behind Lakin (323) and Syracuse (343). After...
Walk-off slam blows away Beavers
With a 40 mile per hour wind blowing toward left field, the long ball figured to come into play when the Scott Community High School baseball team traveled to Lakin on Tuesday. That was good news for the Beavers . . . and bad news. After hitting back-to-back home runs in the top of the seventh inning...
Ward-Dirks to wed on June 19
Mr. and Mrs. William Troy Ward, McLaughlin, S.D., announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Dee, to David Richard Dirks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dirks, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Scott Community High School and is currently attending Garden City Community...
Virgie N. Silvey
Virgie N. Silvey, 94, died April 3, 2010, at South Wind Hospice Home, Pratt. She was born Oct. 10, 1915, at Lamar, Colo., the daughter of Clifford J. and Lelia Jane Mendenhall Marriott. A resident of Scott County and Scott City since 1952, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the First...
Rosin-Sowers to wed June 19
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rosin, Island Park, Ida., and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schmitt, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Elaine, to Justin Charles Sowers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sowers, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2009 graduate...
Ann Kathleen Schumacher
Ann Kathleen Schumacher, 44, Leoti, died March 23, 2010, at her home. She was born Feb. 4, 1966, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter Robert and Kay Perry. She was a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She earned a master’s in social work from Denver...
Mildred L. Corn
Mildred L. Corn, 85, died March 25, 2010, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. She was born Oct. 18, 1924, at Three Forks, Mont., the daughter of Ralph E. and Nelle M. (Gentry) Beach. In 1927, the family moved to Western Kansas. Mildred graduated from Garden City Junior College in 1942 and from...
Alene M. Dearden
Alene M. Dearden, 77, died March 27, 2010, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City. She was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Rush County, the daughter of Mike P. and Mary (Hamrdla) Urban. A lifetime resident of Scott County, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Lakeview FCE for over 50 years,...
bustin out the bats
SC scores 12 runs in opener to split with Eagles One win may not define a season, but a key win can sure help set the table for what is to come the rest of the season. The Scott Community High School baseball team may have accomplished that with a 12-8 win over nemesis Colby to...
coming up short, again
3rd time is no charm in finals at sub-state It’s always tough beating a good team three times in the same season. So when the Scott Community High School boy’s basketball team advanced into the Class 4A sub-state finals against Pratt there was a sense that the time had...
coming up short, again
3rd time is no charm in finals at sub-state It’s always tough beating a good team three times in the same season. So when the Scott Community High School boy’s basketball team advanced into the Class 4A sub-state finals against Pratt there was a sense that the time had...
7 Beavers are MSAA All-League
__________________ Funk, Baker are named to first team __________________ The Mid-State Activities Association was a two-horse league in basketball this past season. That has been a pattern in recent years, with Scott Community High School and Hays-TMP the two dominant schools. The difference...
Prairie Fire fizzles
Investors are looking for answers Crop residue as an energy source appeared to be a win-win for Western Kansas when the Prairie Fire Bioenergy Co-op opened its doors near Healy less than two years ago. Residue that had been left on fields following harvest could be turned into additional income....
Takedown club sends 18 matmen to district
The Scott City Takedown Kids Wrestling Club had nine gold medalists in the sub-district tournament on Saturday at Garden City. Top four medalists in each age/weight division advance to the district tournament this Saturday in Goodland. The Takedown Club took 21 wrestlers to sub-district and qualified...
Brogan-Brooks to wed May 29
Laura Brogan, McDonald, and Gary Brogan, Sr., Bird City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Dawn, to Kevin Ward Brooks, son of Brian and Janice Brooks, Healy. The bride-elect is a graduate of Cheylin High School and Colby Community College. She is the office manager of Scott Community...
Foster-Kropp are engaged
Richard and Debbie Foster, Garden City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Danielle, to Jason Ray Kropp, son of Ray Kropp, Hammon, Okla., and Diana Howard, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Garden City High School and is employed as a kitchen designer at Home Depot,...
Bauer-Sowers plan to wed May 1
Randy and Teresa Sowers, Scott City, announce the engagement of their son, Wade Randall, to Jill Marie Bauer, daughter of Chris and Joan Bauer, Enid, Okla. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Enid (Okla.) High School; a 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State University, earning her bachelor of science...
Parity could keep SC in hunt for state trophy
103: Clay Mulligan (32-2) vs Garrett Matthews (Royal Valley, 35-5) 112: Alex Kough (25-15) vs Bo Newport (Prairie View, 36-2) 119: Paco Antillon (34-7) vs Jamal Holloway (Paola, 3-2) 145: Dakota Hayes (36-3) vs Derek Mathia (Louisburg, 38-11) 152: Morgan Numrich (29-9) vs Drake Lovvorn (Holton, 35-3) 189:...
SCHS matmen collect 5 medals in Class 4A; Mulligan 3rd, Hayes 4th
Scott City’s start to the Class 4A state wrestling tournament certainly wasn’t what they had envisioned. Four of their seven state qualifiers dropped opening round matches. Two more were sent to the consolation bracket following the quarter-finals. Dakota Hayes (145), the only semi-finalist,...
It is all about the budget
Anyone who has followed the Kansas Legislature during the past several months knows there is one issue that dwarfs all others - the state budget. There simply isn’t enough money to go around. As difficult as it is this year for the legislature to come to grips with a means of balancing...
rewriting history
______________ Fossil find named for Bonners solves mystery for paleontologists _____________ Chuck Bonner had grown up walking the Smoky Hill River basin of southern Logan and Gove counties. He had spent countless hours with his father and seven siblings climbing the bluffs, walking the...
rewriting history
______________ Fossil find named for Bonners solves mystery for paleontologists _____________ Chuck Bonner had grown up walking the Smoky Hill River basin of southern Logan and Gove counties. He had spent countless hours with his father and seven siblings climbing the bluffs, walking the...
When you have nothing to sell but fear itself
Some will argue that the United States doesn’t produce anything these days; that we’ve managed to ship our jobs, our technology and our manufacturing base elsewhere. All we’re left with is an auto industry on life support and two all-beef patties that probably got their start in Australia. These...
Ramsey-Emberton are engaged
Dan Ramsey, Wamego, and Sara Ramsey, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Annie, to Curtis Emberton, Scott City, son of Robert Emberton, San Antonio, Tex., and Wanda Barton, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2002 graduate of...
Becker outduels former champ for spelling title
For 15 words, Joshua Becker and Chase Ramsey matched each other word for word in the Scott County spelling bee. Without hesitation they breezed through words like “casserole,” “parasite” and “influenza.” It was “leotard” - the 16th word of their...
Couple plans July 3 wedding
Mrs. J.D. Muench, Scott City, announces the engagement of her daughter, Julie Marie, to Ryan Dawson, Waverly, son of Rita Dawson, Lebo, and the late Michael Dawson. Julie is also the daughter of the late J.D. Muench. Ryan is the grandson of Ruea Thurston, Cottonwood Falls. Julie is a 2003...
Williamses to celebrate 60th anniversary
Duane and Molly Williams, Modoc, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Duane Williams and Molly Stark were married Feb. 26, 1950, at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Garden City. The couple has five daughters, Nancy Teetzen, and husband, Paul, and Susie Gooden and husband, Archie,...
SC is among regional favorites
A difficult path to the state tournament has gotten a little tougher for the Scott Community High School wrestling team. While SCHS takes a No. 7 state ranking into this weekend’s Class 4A regional tournament at Pratt, they have just three grapplers ranked within the top six in their respective...
Beavers qualify 7 matmen for state
The fourth time proved to be a charm for Scott Community High School senior Paco Antillon in the Class 4A regional wrestling tournament. In three previous matches with Ulysses junior Robbie Hines, Antillon had lost each time by decision. The SCHS senior finally gained his revenge with a 1-0 win in...
Paul E. Krause
Paul E. Krause, 86, died Feb. 17, 2010, at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City. He was born April 19, 1923, at Abilene, the son of Frederick William and Emma Louise (Bebermeyer) Krause. A resident of Scott City, Scott County and Wichita County since 1937, moving from Dickinson County, he was...
Elder Carter are united in doublering ceremony
Tirra Elder and Jordan Carter exchanged wedding vows in a double-ring ceremony on Nov. 28, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church, Garden City. Pastor Brenda Fluellen performed the ceremony. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and given away by her parents, Vaughn and Tina...
Shorthanded Beavers falter late against Pratt
A short-handed Scott Community High School boy’s basketball team knew they were facing long odds going into Friday’s game with state-ranked Pratt. Yes, the Beavers (11-5, 3-3) dropped their second game of the season to Pratt - losing both by an average of 16.5 points. But just as...
bittersweet
Beavers pay big price for another MSAA title Scott Community High School won yet another Mid-State Activities Association championship during Saturday’s round-robin dual tournament. Yet it hardly felt like a time for the Beavers to celebrate. While winning their...
keeping the music alive
Valentine’s event pays tribute to former director Over the past nine years, the Valentine Spectacular has established itself as a Scott City tradition, selling out for both nights of the annual performance. But there was some doubt as to whether performers would return for a 10th year...
keeping the music alive
Valentine’s event pays tribute to former director Over the past nine years, the Valentine Spectacular has established itself as a Scott City tradition, selling out for both nights of the annual performance. But there was some doubt as to whether performers would return for a 10th year...
SC feasts on Tigers to avenge loss
The Scott Community High School boys knew they were a better team than when they lost to Ulysses back in early January . . . but 52 points better? And while the final point spread may have been a surprise, the end result wasn’t following Scott City’s 78-31 romp on the home floor Tuesday...
Lady Beavers get key league, sub-state win
One could call Tuesday’s league game against Ulysses an opportunity for the Scott Community High School girls to do a little house cleaning. “We wanted to focus on things we didn’t do well the first time we played them,” says head coach Mark Campos. “We didn’t...
Lady Beavers avenge loss to Longhorns
Coming off a disappointing 1-2 weekend in the Orange and Black Classic, the Scott Community High School girls were in need of a win to regain their confidence and re-establish themselves as a team not to be overlooked in sub-state play. They took a big step on both counts with an impressive...
Osborns are observing silver wedding anniversary
Douglas and LeeAnn Osborn, Scott City, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. Douglas Osborn and LeeAnn Bruner were united in marriage on Feb. 5, 1985, in Scott City. The couple has four daughters: Lynnette Osborn and Mike Redburn, Lisabeth Osborn and Gary Allaman,...
SC has 7 medalists at Garden
Perfection is no longer an issue for Scott Community High School wrestlers Clay Mulligan and Dakota Hayes. The two grapplers were handed their first losses of the season at the extremely tough Rocky Welton Invitational in Garden City last weekend. But, by no stretch was it a bad weekend for the Beavers. They...
SCHS boys shut down Colby, 69-51, in tourney
When you’re playing Colby in front of their home crowd, the best strategy is to take their fans out of the game as quickly as possible. The Scott Community High School boys were able to do just that with outstanding defense in Friday’s consolation semi-finals of the Orange and Black Tournament. Colby...
Indians need OT to win first HPL tourney since 1982
Even with two more years of high school basketball ahead of him, Gabe Martinez may have a tough time topping his performance in the championship game of the Hi-Plains League tournament. The Wichita County High School sophomore turned in one of the big defensive plays of the night, forcing a...
SCHS boys pressure TMP into 29 turnovers
When you don’t get many looks at the basket you aren’t going to score very often. The Scott Community High School boys taught that lesson to the TMP-Marian Monarchs with an 86-38 thumping before a Homecoming crowd on Friday. Scott City’s full-court pressure took a toll on...
Defensive focus sends SC girls past McCook
Following back-to-back losses in which they’d given up an average of 66 points, there was little question where the Scott Community High School girls would turn their attention in the consolation semi-finals of the Orange and Black tournament on Friday. “Our main focus today was defense,”...
Beavers repeat as Classic champions
There were no major surprises at the Scott City Classic on Saturday. As expected, the Beavers won their eighth consecutive team title and 12th in the past 13 years. And it was no surprise that the Beavers had four tournament champions. However, a few surprises wouldn’t have bothered...
another Classic title
Beavers crown four champions in home tourney There were no major surprises at the Scott City Classic on Saturday. As expected, the Beavers won their eighth consecutive team title and 12th in the past 13 years. And it was no surprise that the Beavers had four tournament champions. However, a few...
Ryan D. Haxton
Ryan Donald Haxton, 26, died Jan. 12, 2010, at his home in Kinsley. He was born Dec. 28, 1983, at the Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, the son of Rod and Marsha (Rose) Haxton. He attended Kinsley schools through the fifth grade, moving to Scott City as a sixth grader. He was a student at Scott City...
Ryan D. Haxton
Ryan Donald Haxton, 26, died Jan. 12, 2010, at his home in Kinsley. He was born Dec. 28, 1983, at the Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, the son of Rod and Marsha (Rose) Haxton. He attended Kinsley schools through the fifth grade, moving to Scott City as a sixth grader. He was a student at Scott City...
Nature making a slow recovery from drought
On a bitter, winter day at Lake Scott State Park the only thing more striking than the cold was the silence. At times, the only sounds that could be heard were small ice pellets hitting the brush as they fell from overhead branches. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been out here when...
Nature making a slow recovery from drought
On a bitter, winter day at Lake Scott State Park the only thing more striking than the cold was the silence. At times, the only sounds that could be heard were small ice pellets hitting the brush as they fell from overhead branches. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been out here when...
in a zone
Beavers turn up pressure against Leoti The Scott City boys were in a zone - literally and figuratively - on Tuesday night. The SCHS zone defense created havoc on Wichita County High School in the second half and junior guard Ron Baker was in a zone of his own with a career...
Defense buries Monarchs, force 29 turnovers
When you don’t get many looks at the basket you aren’t going to score very often. The Scott Community High School boys taught that lesson to the TMP-Marian Monarchs with an 86-38 thumping before a Homecoming crowd on Friday. Scott City’s full-court pressure took a toll on the Monarchs,...
SCHS winter sports coronation is Friday
Scott Community High School winter Homecoming activities will be held Fri., Jan. 15, when the Beavers host TMP-Marian High School. Crowning ceremony will take place during halftime of the boy’s basketball game. Queen candidates are Lauren Apperson, daughter of Chris and Patti Pfenninger and...
Streck-McDaniel to wed in Buhler
David and Carol Streck, Hutchinson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Leigh, to Kaleb Loren McDaniel, son of Terry and Pam McDaniel, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Buhler High school and is attending Hutchinson Community College. She is currently employed by...
OBrien-Dressman to wed in May
Mr. and Mrs. Neal O’Brien, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Renee, to Nicholas Tyler Dressman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Dressman, Frankfort. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2008 graduate of Kansas State University. She is...
Holstein-Campbell exchange vows in double-ring ceremony
Brook Ann Holstein and Steven Thomas Campbell were married on June 6, 2009. The couple was married on Fairleigh Ranch, Scott City. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. McNall, pastor of Parks Presbyterian, Leoti. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Rhonda Holstein, Leoti, and...
Holstein-Campbell exchange vows in double-ring ceremony
Brook Ann Holstein and Steven Thomas Campbell were married on June 6, 2009. The couple was married on Fairleigh Ranch, Scott City. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. McNall, pastor of Parks Presbyterian, Leoti. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Rhonda Holstein, Leoti, and...
Beavers are runnerup at Norton
Mulligan, Stucky, Hayes are champions State rankings were nearly a dime a dozen in the always tough Norton Invitational. Even with a field that featured several potential state champions, Scott Community High School cashed in with six finalists and a second place team finish on Saturday. Just...
amazing grace
Generosity led to early completion of parish center When St. Joseph Catholic Church initiated plans for a major building addition, the parish council had no idea to what length their members would respond. Two years later, the Scott City parish enjoys the benefits of a new 16,000...
second season
Powerhouse SC has six state-ranked grapplers Having put together a solid 10-4 dual record prior to the Christmas break, the Scott Community High School wrestling team has established itself as a powerhouse in head-to-head competition. Now they can turn their attention to a different...
Paloma Olivas is first arrival of 2010
For the second consecutive year, the first baby of the new year arrived just two days into the new year at the Scott County Hospital. Paloma Olivas was the first baby of 2010 born in Scott County, arriving at 12:26 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 2. The new arrival weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 20 inches...
Lady Hornets still looking for offensive answers after win
Defense wasn’t the big concern for the Dighton High School girls when they faced cross-county rival Healy on Tuesday night. This game was about offense and finding someone who would complement senior Kaylee Cramer who is averaging 19.3 points per game. Dighton (3-4) got an easy 54-21 win, but...
Budreau-Ruda are engaged
Scott and Tami Budreau, Salina, announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Elizabeth, to Daniel David Ruda, son of Don and Susan Ruda, Ness City. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Martin and Helen Nelson and Leroy Budreau, Lincoln, and the late Constance Budreau. She is...
defying the odds
Bond issues support new hospital, nursing home It could be said that Scott County defied the odds during 2009. With the state and national economy in the midst of a deep recession, the timing hardly seemed right to bring a single bond issue to a vote - let alone two. As for the...
a Christmas to remember
Todd family has added reason to enjoy holiday Many Christmases have come and gone for Mike and Kay Todd, but this Christmas may be the most memorable ever. After all, how do you top the gift of life. The Todd family can celebrate this year’s event knowing that their...
Walton Alex Murphy
Walton Alex Murphy, 7-1/2 months, died Dec. 24, 2009, at the Scott County Hospital. He was born May 1, 2009, at Scott City, the son of Randy and Julia (Dornon) Murphy. He was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Scott City. Survivors include: his parents, Scott City; one sister, Annabell...
Donald L. Oberheim
Donald L. Oberheim, 75, died Dec. 22, 2009, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. He was born June 19, 1934, at McCook, Nebr., the son of John Franklin and Edith Floy (Fran- zman) Oberheim. A resident of Leoti since 1938, he graduated from Wichita County High School, Leoti, in 1952. He was a long-time...
West-Stenberg to wed July 31
Mr. and Mrs. Richard West, Modoc, announce the engagement of their daughter, Riannon Danielle, to Gregory Adam Stenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stenberg, Batavia, Wisc. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is an aerospace engineer with Qualis Corporation...
Link-Schwanke exchange wedding vows in Virginia
rn Mary Beth Link and Justin Charles Schwanke were married Oct. 17, 2009, at Cross Keys Vineyard in Harrisonburg, Va. The Rev. Steuart T. Link, uncle of the bride, received their vows. rn Parents of the couple are Audrey Liskey, McGaheysville, Va.; Charles Link, Wichita; and Charles and Debbie Schwanke,...
Couple plans spring wedding
Barbara Breeden, Belmont, Calif., announces the engagement of her daughter, Anne Breeden, to Tanner Ehmke. Anne, of Chicago, is also the daughter of the late David Breeden. A graduate from DePaul University in Chicago and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., she is a performing classical...
- [Obituaries] Michael William Ries - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Obituaries] Melvin L. Stegman - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Sports] Scrimmage offers some answers for Leoti defense - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Sports] 8-man schedule a welcome change for Hornets - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Opinions] Glenn Beck is reviving the American ‘dream’ - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Society] Pre-100th birthday open house for Whinery on Saturday - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Society] Birth of Tyrel Luke Koehn - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Society] Couple to wed Sept. 11 in Hays - Sep. 2, 2010
- [News] prairie dog’s best friend - Sep. 2, 2010
- [News] Leoti dome construction on schedule - Sep. 2, 2010
- [News] from vision to reality - Sep. 2, 2010
- [Sports] David vs Goliath in season opener - Sep. 1, 2010
- [Sports] Speed at the heart of SC's big-play offense - Sep. 1, 2010
- [News] Director not in budget for El Quartelejo Museum, gallery - Aug. 26, 2010
- [News] Silent Angels looks at satellite in Scott City - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Obituaries] Laban Ira Wright - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Obituaries] Melvin Stegman-Death Notice - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Society] Birth of Lee Matthew Nicholson - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Opinions] America is no longer the 'home of the brave' - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Sports] 8-man should be a good fit for explosive Hornets - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Sports] Martinez given reins in Leoti’s triple option attack - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Sports] SC boys loaded with experience; girls are young - Aug. 26, 2010
- [Sports] SC offense has edge in team's first scrimmage - Aug. 24, 2010
- [News] Virtual classes the next wave in education? - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Obituaries] Joseph E. Winter - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Obituaries] Wilma E. Janssen - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Obituaries] Carl Gerald Kasten - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Society] Cramer descendants have reunion at Camp Christy - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Society] 125 attend Turley reunion on August 8 - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Society] Applegarth-Kendall are united in backyard ceremony - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Society] Birth of Logan Ryan West, August 15, 2010 - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Sports] Beavers ready for contact drills - Aug. 19, 2010
- [News] SCH accepts first bids; groundbreaking will be August 30 - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Sports] built for speed - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Opinions] Constitution is more than just a convenience - Aug. 19, 2010
- [Sports] Time to get physical: Beavers ready to break out the pads - Aug. 18, 2010
- [News] Mini Rally Passes Through Scott City - Aug. 13, 2010
- [News] Cash reserves keeping USD in sound shape - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Sports] experiencing the great outdoors - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Obituaries] Patricia T. Pat Miller - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Obituaries] Tonia Christine LeVasseur - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Obituaries] Joe Brehm - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Obituaries] Viva Anna Brown - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Obituaries] Paul D. Patton - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Obituaries] Golda Lillis Cunningham - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Opinions] Brownback roadmap is missing the directions - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Society] Birth of Kate Renee Miller July 21, 2010 - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Society] Birth of Justin Edward Singley June 25, 2010 - Aug. 12, 2010
- [Society] Card shower for Thomases to honor 60th wedding anniversary - Aug. 12, 2010
- [News] New habitat should boost fishing prospects this fall at Lake Scott - Aug. 10, 2010
- [Sports] Mental toughness, new role, are taking Miller to next level in Minor League ball - Aug. 5, 2010
- [News] taking flight - Aug. 5, 2010
- [Opinions] Facts are more valuable than illusion of balance - Aug. 5, 2010
- [News] Council addresses NW drainage issues - Aug. 5, 2010
- [Society] Spaht-Hedges are united in double-ring ceremony - Aug. 5, 2010
- [Sports] bigger. faster. stronger. - Aug. 5, 2010
- [Obituaries] Florence Evelyn Orten Smith - Aug. 5, 2010
- [Obituaries] Dorothy N. Patton - Aug. 5, 2010
- [Obituaries] John Erwin Thoren - Aug. 5, 2010
