rewriting history
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Fossil find
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Bonners solves
mystery for
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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:...
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...
- [News] rewriting history - Mar. 4, 2010
- [Opinions] When you have nothing to sell but fear itself - Mar. 4, 2010
- [Obituaries] Becky Sue Gantz - Mar. 4, 2010
- [Obituaries] Eugene S. Prater - Mar. 4, 2010
- [Obituaries] Jennifer May Emahizer - Mar. 4, 2010
- [Society] Ramsey-Emberton are engaged - Mar. 4, 2010
- [Sports] Sub-State Brackets Boys 2A, Leoti UPDATE - Mar. 3, 2010
- [Sports] Sub-State Brackets Boys 4A, Kingman UPDATE - Mar. 3, 2010
- [Sports] Beavers cage Eagles in sub-state opener - Mar. 3, 2010
- [Sports] SCHS matmen collect 5 medals in Class 4A; Mulligan 3rd, Hayes 4th - Mar. 2, 2010
- [News] It is all about the budget - Feb. 25, 2010
- [News] Insurance eats away salary gains for teachers - Feb. 25, 2010
- [Society] Births posted February 25 - Feb. 25, 2010
- [Society] Couple plans July 3 wedding - Feb. 25, 2010
- [Obituaries] Vernetta A. Ousnamer - Feb. 25, 2010
- [Opinions] Congress should answer to their stockholders - Feb. 25, 2010
- [Society] Williamses to celebrate 60th anniversary - Feb. 25, 2010
- [Sports] Sub-State Brackets Boys 4A, Kingman - Feb. 24, 2010
- [Sports] Sub-State Brackets Girls 4A, Kingman - Feb. 24, 2010
- [Sports] Sub-State Brackets Girls 2A, Leoti - Feb. 24, 2010
- [Sports] Sub-State Brackets Boys 2A, Leoti - Feb. 24, 2010
- [Sports] Beavers qualify 7 matmen for state - Feb. 23, 2010
- [Sports] Parity could keep SC in hunt for state trophy - Feb. 23, 2010
- [Obituaries] Del Leon Glick - Feb. 19, 2010
- [Obituaries] Irene Schmidt - Feb. 19, 2010
- [Obituaries] Paul E. Krause - Feb. 19, 2010
- [Sports] SC is among regional favorites - Feb. 18, 2010
- [Society] Elder Carter are united in doublering ceremony - Feb. 18, 2010
- [Sports] SCHS defense shuts down Cimarron, 67-30 - Feb. 18, 2010
- [Sports] Strong start holds up for Lady Beavers - Feb. 18, 2010
- [News] Becker outduels former champ for spelling title - Feb. 16, 2010
- [Sports] Shorthanded Beavers falter late against Pratt - Feb. 16, 2010
- [Sports] bittersweet - Feb. 11, 2010
- [Sports] SC feasts on Tigers to avenge loss - Feb. 11, 2010
- [Sports] Lady Beavers get key league, sub-state win - Feb. 11, 2010
- [Opinions] Solutions that wont fit into a Palin palm pilot - Feb. 11, 2010
- [Obituaries] Betty Durrant - Feb. 11, 2010
- [Obituaries] Helen G. Doubrava - Feb. 11, 2010
- [Obituaries] Dwight F. Krebs - Feb. 11, 2010
- [News] Tidelands, county to assess site damage - Feb. 11, 2010
- [News] Healy district testing cooperative waters - Feb. 11, 2010
