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Morris County Fair Sheep Show Results
Morris County Fair Sheep Show Results

Morris County Fair Sheep Show Results

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

The Sheep Show was held Sunday, July 30, during the Morris County Fair. The results are listed below: Senior Showmanship: Lakoddah Downes, FH - Purple Intermediate Showmanship: Fayth Ehrlich, DS - Blue; Macey Hensley, NV - Purple; Cutler Kasten, DS - Red; Daylen Nielsen, NV - Red; Haylee Nielsen, NV - Blue Champion Senior Showman - Lakoddah Downes; Champion Intermediate Showman - Macey Hensley; Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman - Haylee Nielsen Purebred or AOB Market Lambs: Macey Hensley, NV - Purple; Haylee Nielsen, NV - Blue; Daylen Nielsen, NV - Blue Crossbred Market Lambs: Lakoddah Downes, FH - Purple; Fayth Ehrlich, DS - Blue (2); Macey Hensley, NV - Purple (2); Cutler Kasten, DS - (1), Blue (1) Breeding Sheep: Lakoddah Downes, FH - Purple Grand Champion Market Lamb- Macey Hensley; Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Macey Hensley; Grand Champion Breeding Sheep - Lakoddah Downes Club Codes: BH — Burdick Hustlers; DS — Dwight Sunflowers; NV — Neosho Valley; FH —Flint Hills; WW Willing Workers

SOS Child Advocacy Center Reaccredited

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

The SOS Child Advocacy Center has been awarded reaccreditation by National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process. As the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) across the country, National Children’s Alliance awards various levels of accreditation and membership to centers responding to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient and put the needs of child victims of abuse first. Accreditation is the highest level of membership with National Children’s Alliance and denotes excellence in service provision.

Morris County Drought Emergency Declaration

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

Governor Laura Kelly has approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #23-04. “Kansans have been resilient in the face of drought this past year,” said Governor Kelly. “Even with some regions receiving significant rainfall, I strongly encourage all Kansans to continue to be mindful of ways we can conserve water and minimize fire hazards.”

102°At School. . . And Then The CG Fire Department Showed Up
102°At School. . . And Then The CG Fire Department Showed Up

102°At School. . . And Then The CG Fire Department Showed Up

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:00am

The Council Grove Elementary School electronic sign read 102 degrees at 1 p.m. on Tuesday when the students were surprised with a gift from the Council Grove Fire Department. Fireman Travis Kopf, who is also a head cowboy at NextGen Cattle Company in Alma, was the fireman who literally showered the CGES students in all grades with mist from the fire truck, which pumped from a nearby hydrant.

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