TSnews 8-11-22 Section B

Nativity image inspires prize-winning wool design

4-H member shows wool can be cool

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

You may not want to put on wool clothing when it is 100 degrees outside, but one 4-Her is doing what she can to make sure wool is cool.

Amy Crow, 17, is a member of the Achievers 4-H Club in Wichita. Fiber arts is one of the 4-H projects she has been active in during her five years in 4-H. She has helped judge fiber arts at the Kansas State Fair, and saw that there were not very many entries in wool. So she decided to enter in 2022, and that decision paid off. Her wool nativity scene earned a purple ribbon – the top ribbon in 4-H – and she received the Best Wool Award.

“It was my first time working with wool,” Crow said. “It is not a very com mon media to work with. Wool is very expensive.”

She embroidered it us ing hand applique, doing a lot of the work while traveling quite a bit this summer. The travel meant she did not enter as many items as normal, but it did help her finish her wool nativity scene.

She was inspired to create a nativity scene by her mother’s collection of nativity items.

In addition to the expense, wool is harder to work with than cotton, which is the media Crow has worked with most often in fiber arts.

She found her pattern on a visit to Silver Dollar City.

“I was joking that Mom needed another nativity, and she was like, ‘Yeah!’” Crow said.

“There’s lots of memo ries stitched in that proj ect,” said Julie Crow, Amy’s mother.

Amy earned eight pur ple ribbons at this year’s Sedgwick County Fair,

with four in fiber arts, two in clothing construction and two in photography.

Project creates quilts for kids

The mother-daughter team are active in quilts, too. Julie is the county project leader, and Amy serves as the junior leader.

They helped lead an effort that will provide a dozenand-a-half quilts to children in Sedgwick County, all made by youth from 4-H clubs in Sedgwick County. The Crows lead quilting workshops every month.

They got help in two im portant ways. First was a $250 grant from Thrivent, the non-for-profit for merly known as the Aid Association for Lutherans.

Second, they were given access to the GoCreate creative workshops created by Koch Industries and the Fred and Mary Koch Foundation, located on the Wichita State University Innovation Campus.

materials and equipment affordable and accessible for 17 4-Hers. The quilts, some of which were on display at the Fair, will go to children’s homes and hospitals.

While this was the first year for the donation project, the Crows expect it will become an annual effort.

“I think it’s the first time I’ve seen something (at the Fair) done to give away,” Julie Crow said.

They also get help from the locally-owned Faithful Remnants, which provides discounts to 4-Hers to help make their projects affordable.

The number of fiber arts projects entered at this year’s Fair was up, and the project is growing.

Last year, one 4-Her spent $80 to make a quilt that was no bigger than a baby blanket. The help the youth are receiving is making a difference.

“Now it’s feasible for them to learn how to make a quilt,” Julie said.

Amy Crow did well with her quilt entry, earning grand champion.

Sedgwick County 4-H members created 18 quilts that will be donated to children in need. They were on display during the Fair.

Contributed photo

Amy Crow, left, a member of the Achievers 4-H club, works with River City Kids member Eliana Huschka on a quilt at GoCreate. Crow won the Best Wool Award at this year’s Sedgwick County Fair. She and her mother also help lead the county

Travis Mounts/TSnews

Amy Crow created this nativity scene using wool. it won a purple ribbon at the Sedgwick County 4-H Fair.

Travis Mounts/TSnews

4-H Clothing

Achievers

Amy Crow, 2 purple; Aurelia Wilson, 3 blue; Emil Larson, 1 purple; Katrina Leddy, 1 blue; Mary Larson, 1 purple; McKenzie Snell, 1 blue; Mikenna Mork, 1 purple, 1 blue.

Andale Jets

Abigail Gear, 1 purple, 1 blue; Bridget Gear, 1 purple; Lane Veith, 1 blue; Lena Veith, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 red.

Cheney Challengers

Beth Collins, 1 purple; Breanna Wells, 1 red; Bridget Wells, 1 purple; Grayson Wiemer, 1 blue; Hailey Wells, 1 blue; Heath Wells, 1 blue.

Colwich Clovers

Aspen Atchison, 1 purple; Elle Atchison, 1 blue; Jenna Carmichael, 1 blue; Maria Werth, 1 purple.

Country Kids

Carlie Schill, 1 blue; Macy Ferley, 1 blue.

Delano

Ellianna Jost, 3 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Emily Shurts, 2 purple.

Derby

Abigail Hanford, 1 purple, 1 blue; Brylee

Hula, 1 purple; Corli Wisner, 1 purple; Ellie Hula, 2 purple; Isabella Buchanan, 1 blue; Nadia Wisner, 1 blue; Natalie Perkins, 1 purple, 2 blue; Piper Hula, 1 purple; Sara Hanford, 1 purple, 3 blue, 1 red.

Goddard

Faith Meyer, 1 blue; Christian Oborny, 1 blue; Nicholas Oborny, 1 blue.

Quail Valley

Jenevieve Kerschen, 1 purple.

River City Kids

Eliana Huschka, 2 purple, 1 blue, 3 red; Louise Klincik, 1 purple, 2 blue.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, 1 purple, 1 blue.

4-H Creative Table Setting

Achievers

Erin Kroetch, 1 purple.

Delano

Lily Conkling, 1 blue.

Derby

Natalie Perkins, 1 purple.

River City Kids

Eliana Huschka, 1 purple.

Valley Victors

Lindsey Reynolds, 1 purple.

4-H Dog Show

Achievers

Niya Burks, 1 overall reserve champion; Alexander Monk, 1 overall grand champion, 1 overall reserve champion, 1 purple, 3 white; Christopher Mork, 1 overall reserve champion, 1 purple, 1 white; Emily Mork, 1 blue, 1 white; Mikenna Mork, 1 overall grand champion, 2 white Eli Schrag, 1 overall reserve champion; Andre Schroeder, 1 blue, 1 white; George Wadle, 1 purple, 1 white; Isabella Schrag, 1 blue; Keith Snyder, 1 overall reserve champion, 1 purple, 1 red.

Andale Jets

Hunter Steindler, 1 red, 1 white.

Derby

Brandon Loveless, 2 overall grand champion, 1 white; Isabella Loveless, 1 overall grand champion, 1 red, 2 white.

Super Shooters

Annelise Ibrahim, 1 overall grand champion, 2 red, 1 white.

4-H Energy Management

Delano

Kenton Oard, 2 purple.

Derby

Evan Fuhrmann, 1 blue; Quintin Wyant, 1 purple.

River City Kids

Joshua Orpin, 1 purple.

4-H Entomology

Achievers

Gage Lawson, 1 purple.

Valley Victors

Ignatius Kroupa, 1 purple.

4-H Fiber Arts

Achievers

Amy Crow, 4 purple, 2 blue, 1 red; Josephine DeWerff, 1 purple, 4 blue, 1 red; Mary Larson, 1 purple, 1 red; Katrina Leddy, 1 blue, 3 red; Ty’Lina Schroeder, 3 red; Aurelia Wilson, 4 blue; Genevieve Wilson, 1 purple, 3 blue; Theresa Wood, 1 blue.

Bel Aire

Caroline January, 2 blue, 5 red.

Colwich Clovers

Kate Carmichael, 1 blue; Maria Werth, 2 purple, 2 blue; Maya Young, 1 purple.

Country Kids

Amelia Ferley, 1 blue; Macy Ferley, 1 purple.

Delano

Ellianna Jost, 4 purple, 3 blue.

Derby

Corli Wisner, 1 purple.

Goddard

Faith Meyer, 1 purple; Larissa Reilly, 1 red.

River City Kids

Aria Baalmann, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Vivian Baalmann, 1 purple, 2 blue, 1 red; Eliana Huschka, 1 purple, 4 blue, 2 red.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, 1 blue, 3 red; Brenden Crouch, 1 blue, 1 red; Genevieve Crouch, 2 purple, 2 blue, 3 red; Knox Crouch, 1 purple; Augustine Kroupa, 1 purple, 1 blue; Grace Kroupa, 2 blue, 1 red; Abigail Miller, 1 purple, 1 blue, red; Lydia Miller, 2 blue, 1 red.

4-H Food Preparation

Achievers

Ethan Crow, 2 purple, 1 blue; Victor Harding, 1 purple, 4 blue, 1 red; Erin Kroetch, 1 purple, 2 blue; Mary Larson, 1 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Katrina Leddy, 1 blue, 1 red; Theresa Wood, 2 red.

Andale Jets

Haddi Brand, 1 purple; Maury Brand, 1 purple; Bridget Gear, 1 blue; Felicity Gear, 1 red; Patrick Gear, 1 blue; Hunter Steindler, 1 blue, 1 white; Lena Veith, 1 blue; Ali Winter, 1 blue; Avery Winter,

2 blue; Rylee Winter, 1 blue; Addison Workman, 1 blue, 1 red.

Bel Aire

Caroline January, 1 blue; Mark January, 1 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Bella Collins, 1 blue; Jace Hansen, 1 blue; Addison Krehbiel, 1 blue; Breanna Wells, 2 blue; Bridget Wells, 2 blue; Hailey Wells, 1 red.

Colwich Clovers

Jenna Carmichael, 1 purple; Kate Carmichael, 2 blue; Maria Werth, 2 purple; Maya Young, 1 blue.

Country Kids

Adam Bennett, 1 blue; Colter Bennett, 1 purple; Lane Bennett, 1 blue; Macy Ferley, 3 blue; Carlie Schill, 3 blue; Landon Schill, 1 purple.

Delano

Lily Conkling, 2 purple, 1 blue; Lincoln Conkling, 1 purple, 1 blue; Max Conkling, 1 blue; Hudson Donaghue, 2 purple, 3 blue; Elliana Jost, 1 blue; Seth Pike, 1 blue; Liam Pike, 1 red; Brigham Sauer, 1 purple.

Derby

Abigail Butler, 1 purple, 1 blue; Maggie Butler, 1 blue; Evan Fuhrmann, 1 blue; Brady Hoffman, 1 purple, 5 blue; Natalie Perkins, 2 purple, 1 blue; William Perkins, 2 blue; Macie Rexwinkle, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Malachi Rexwinkle, 3 blue; Asher Turner, 1 purple, 1 blue; Danielle Turner, 2 purple; Katrina Turner, 1 purple, 1 blue; Nathan Turner, 2 blue.

Goddard Tucker Butterfield, 1 purple; Faith Meyer, 1 red; Christian Oborny, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Nicholas Oborny, 3 blue; Brianna Reilly, 1 purple; Hannah Reilly, 1 purple; Larissa Reilly, 1 purple; Charlotte Schiffelbein, 2 purple, 1 blue.

Ninnescah Valley

Lucas Baalmann, 1 purple; Paige Baalmann, 4 purple, 2 blue; Kynli Berntsen, 1 red; William Grant, 1 blue, 1 red; Mackenzie Stump, 2 blue.

Quail Valley

Abigail Kerschen, 1 purple; Jenevieve Kerschen, 1 purple; Adalyn May, 1 red; Sophia May, 1 blue.

River City Kids

Genevieve Baalmann, 1 purple; ; Elizabeth Giebler, 4 purple, 1 red; Eliana Huschka, 1 purple, 1 blue; Benjamin Holmes, 1 blue; Emily Kilian, 1 blue; Joseph Kilian, 1 purple; Louise Klincik, 1 blue, 1 red; Alice Klincik, 2 purple, 2 blue; Jennifer Orpin, 1 red; Lucia Skolaut, 1 blue; Paul Skolaut, 1 red; Carter Smith, 1 blue; Damon Smith, 1 white.

Super Shooters

Annelise Ibrahim, 1 white; Grace Oard, 1 red.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, 2 blue, 1 red; Brenden Crouch, 1 purple, 2 blue; Genevieve Crouch, 2 blue; Knox Crouch, 1 blue; Augustine Kroupa, 1 blue; Grace Kroupa, 1 blue; Natalie Lacy, 3 purple; Kaden Zimmerman, 2 blue.

4-H Food Preservation

Achievers

Erin Kroetch, 2 purple, 1 blue.

Valley Victors

Brenden Crouch, 1 red; Genevieve Crouch, 1 red.

4-H Forestry

Derby

Asher Turner, 1 purple.

4-H Geology

Achievers

Benjamin Hall, 2 purple; Gage Lawson, 3 purple; Christopher Monk, 1 purple.

Cheney Challengers

Rozi Moore, 1 purple.

Super Shooters

Alice Nesser, 1 purple.

Valley Victors

Brenden Crouch, 2 purple; Genevieve Crouch, 2 purple; Knox Crouch, 1 purple; Augustine Kroupa, 1 purple; Grace Kroupa, 1 purple; Ignatius Kroupa, 1 purple.

4-H Hand Pets

Achievers

Erin Kroetch, 1 blue; Aurelia Wilson, 1 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Grayson Wiemeyer, 1 blue.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, 1 purple.

4-H Home Environment

Achievers

Mikenna Mork, 1 blue, 1 red.

4-H Horse and Horsemanship

Andale Jets

Tanner Hommertzheim, 4 purple, 6 blue; Trey Hommertzheim, 2 purple, 7 blue, 1 red; Ali Winter, 3 purple, 5 blue, 3 red; Lacey Winter, 1 purple, 2 blue, 8 red, 1 white; Rylee Winter, 6 purple, 6 blue; Addison Workman, 8 blue, 2 red.

Country Kids

Adalie Henning, 1 blue, 7 red, 1 white; Annabel Henning 5 red, 5 white.

Delano

Joscelyn Thompson, 5 purple, 7 blue. Peck Ramblers

Annabelle Nett, 1 white; Emmalyn Nett, 1 purple.

Quail Valley

Ty Scheer, 2 purple, 7 blue, 1 red.

4-H Photography

Achievers

Niya Burks, 4 purple, 2 blue; Amy Crow, 2 purple, 3 blue; Andrew Larson, 3 blue, 2 red; Emil Larson, 2 purple, 3 blue; Katrina Leddy, 2 purple, 4 blue; Audrey Liska, 4 purple, 2 blue; Zoie Liska, 4 purple, 2 blue; Nora Reed, 2 purple, 4 blue; Emily Schroeder, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Aurelia Wilson, 1 purple, 2 blue; Genevieve Wilson, 2 purple.

Andale Jets

Hunter Steindler, 5 purple, 1 blue; Kylee Simon, 2 purple, 4 blue.

Bel Aire

Caroline January, 3 blue, 2 red; Mark January, 2 blue, 2 red.

Cheney Challengers

Kasey Eck, 1 purple; Breanna Wells, 2 purple, 1 blue; Grayson Wiemeyer, 2 purple, 4 blue; Hailey Wells, 2 blue.

Colwich Clovers

Emery Atchison, 4 purple, 1 blue; Kate Carmichael, 2 blue, 4 red; Aleaha Lighton, 1 purple, 4 blue; Brennan Leighton, 1 purple, 1 blue, 2 red.

Country Kids

Adam Bennett, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Colter Bennett, 1 purple, 4 blue; Lane Bennett, 4 purple, 2 blue; Amelie Ferley, 1 blue, 1 red; Macy Ferley, 1 purple, 1 blue; Landon Schill, 1 blue.

Delano

Lily Conklin, 4 purple, 2 blue; Lincoln

Conkling, 3 purple, 3 blue; Max Conkling, 4 purple, 2 blue; Hudson Donaghue, 2

purple, 4 blue; Ellianna Jost, 2 purple, 4

blue; Titus Jost, 1 purple, 5 blue; Tanner

Mallonee, 4 blue, 2 red; Jordan Moody, 2 purple, 2 blue; Rylie Moody, 1 purple, 4 blue, 1 red; Emily Shurts, 3 purple 1 blue.

Derby

Evan Fuhrmann, 2 purple, 4 blue; Abigail

Hanford, 2 purple, 3 blue; Sara Hanford, 1

purple, 5 blue; Brady Hoffman, 2 purple, 1 blue; Macie Rexwinkle, 1 purple, 2 blue;

Malachi Rexwinkle, 1 purple, 2 blue; Eric

Sprecker, 3 purple, 3 blue; Asher Turner, 1 purple, 2 blue, 1 red; Katrina Turner, 3

purple, 3 blue; Nathan Turner, 1 purple, 3 blue; Conin Wisner, 2 purple, 4 blue; Corli Wisner, 3 purple, 2 blue; Nadia Wisner, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Mekenzie Wyant, 2 purple, 1 blue.

Goddard

Leah Allen, 1 purple, 5 blue; Tucker

Butterfield, 2 blue; Anne Hawpe, 1 purple, 2 blue, 2 red; Christian Oborny, 2 purple, 1 blue; Nicholas Oborny, 1 purple, 3 blue; Brianna Reilly, 3 purple, 3 blue; Larissa Reilly, 2 purple, 2 blue; Tenley Riggs, 4 purple, 2 blue.

Ninnescah Valley

Lucas Baalmann, 3 purple, 3 blue; Paige Baalmann, 3 purple, 3 blue; Kynli

Berntsen, 1 blue; Mackenzie Stump, 2 purple, 4 blue.

Quail Valley

Blake Butterfield, 4 purple, 2 blue; Malachi

Hampel, 2 blue, 4 red; Alyssa Hunter, 3 purple, 3 blue; Abigail Kerschen, 3 purple, 1 blue; Peyton Mies, 1 purple, 4 blue, 1 red; Shelby Mies, 2 blue, 1 red;

Adeline Stuhlsatz, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Jaicey Stuhlsatz, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 red;

Jenevieve Kerschen, 2 purple, 1 blue; Morgan Stuhlsatz, 1 purple, 2 blue, 3 red.

River City Kids

Aria Baalmann, 5 purple, 1 blue; Dannica

Brigham, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Morgan

Brigham, 1 blue, 1 red; Emma Ewing, 3 purple, 3 blue; Elizabeth Giebler, 3 purple, 3 blue; Carter Smith, 2 purple, 2 blue; Damon Smith, 3 blue.

Super Shooters

Annelise Ibrahim, 2 purple, 1 blue; Isaac Klausmeyer, 1 red; Alice Nesser, 4 purple, 1 blue.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, 2 purple, 3 blue; Grace Kroupa, 1 purple, 1 blue; Natalie Lacy, 4 purple, 2 blue; Lindsey Reynolds, 4 blue.

4-H Poultry

Ninnescah Valley

Brooke Wilkinson, 3 red; Easton McNelley, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Emma McNelley, Overall Grand Champion, 1 red; Jacob McNelley, 2 purple, 3 blue, 1 white.

Peck Ramblers

Braydon Blevins, 2 red; Carly Collins, Overall Reserve Champion, 1 blue, 6 red; Paislee Blecha, 5 purple.

Valley Victors

Brenden Crouch, 1 purple 3 blue, 1 red; Genevieve Crouch, 3 blue, 1 red, 1 white; Knox Crouch, 3 purple, 1 blue, 1 red.

4-H Rabbits

Andale Jets

Hunter Steindler, 1 purple.

Derby

Chloe Phelps, 1 purple, 4 blue.

Ninnescah Valley

Emma McNelley, 1 purple, 1 red.

Peck Ramblers

Braydon Blevins, 1 blue.

Quail Valley

Shelby Mies, 1 blue, 1 red.

Super Shooters

Grace Oard, 2 purple, 3 blue; Isaac Klausmeyer, 1 blue.

Achievers

4-H Stem

Andre Schroeder, 1 purple.

Andale Jets

Noah Winter, 1 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Brant Hansen, 1 blue.

Derby

Evan Fuhrmann, 1 red; Natalie Perkins, 1 purple; William Perkins, 1 purple.

Goddard Nicholas Oborny, 1 blue.

Quail Valley

Coleman Jennings, 1 red.

River City Kids

Benjamin Holmes, 1 blue; Paul Skolaut, 1 blue.

Valley Victors

Ignatius Kroupa, 1 blue.

4-H Style Revue

Achievers

Katrina Leddy, 1 purple; Mary Larson, 1 purple.

Andale Jets

Bridget Gear, 1 purple; Lane Veith, 2 blue, 1 red; Trey Hommertzheim, Overall Grand Champion.

Cheney Challengers

Bella Collins, 1 blue.

Colwich Clovers

Maria Werth, 1 purple. 1 blue.

Delano

Emily Shurts, Overall Grand Champion;

Rory Frye, Overall Grand Champion; Rylee

Frye, 2 purple.

Derby

Ellie Hula, 1 purple; Isabella Buchanan, Overall Grand Champion, Overall Reserve Champion; Macie Rexwinkle, 1 blue; Maggie Butler, 1 blue; Natalie Perkins, 1 purple, 1 blue; Nathan Turner, Overall Reserve Champion; Sara Hanford, Overall Grand Champion.

Goddard

Christian Oborny, 1 blue; Nicholas Oborny, 1 blue; Tenley Riggs, Overall Grand Champion.

River City Kids

Alice Klincik, Overall Grand Champion, 1 purple; Eliana Huschka, Overall Reserve Champion, 1 blue; Louise Klincik, 1 purple, 1 blue.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, Overall Reserve Champion, 1 purple; Lindsey Reynolds, Overall Grand Champion.

4-H Wood Science

Achievers

Andre Schroeder,1 blue; Emily Schroeder, 1 blue.

Andale Jets

Hunter Steindler, 1 purple; Kylee Simon, 1 blue; Lane Veith, 1 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Heath Wells, 1 blue.

Country Kids

Adam Bennett, 1 blue; Colter Bennett, 1 blue; Lane Bennett, 1 blue; Macy Ferley, 1 blue.

Delano

Brigham Sauer, 1 blue.

Derby

Collin Wyant, 1 red; Quintin Wyant, 1 blue, 1 red.

Goddard

Brianna Reilly, 1 blue; Charlotte Schiffelbein, 1 blue; Christian Oborny, 1 blue; Faith Meyer, 2 blue; Hannah Reilly, 1 blue; Leah Allen, 1 blue; Tenley Riggs, 1 blue; Tony Meyer, 1 blue; Tucker Butterfield, 1 blue.

Ninnescah Valley

Lucas Baalmann, 1 blue; Lucas Grant, 1 blue; William Grant, 2 blue.

Quail Valley

Blake Buterfield, 2 blue.

River City Kids

Emily Kilian, 1 blue.

4-H/FFA Beef

Andale Jets

Haddi Brand, 1 blue; Lacey Winter, 2 blue; Lance Winter, Reserve Champion, 3 blue; Nolan Winter, 2 blue; Tanner Hommertzheim, Champion, Reserve Champion, 3 blue; Trey Hommertzheim, Overall Grand Champion, 2 Champion, 3 blue; Wyatt Brand, 2 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Breanna Wells, 3 blue; Heath Wells, 1 blue.

Colwich Clovers

Hannah Hurler, Reserve Champion, 4 blue; Jackson McCurry, Reserve Champion Showmanship Senior, 4 blue; Matilyn Durler, Reserve Champion Showman Junior, 3 blue; Rebecca Durler, Grand Champion Showman Junior, Champion, 2 blue.

Country Kids

Adalie Henning, 1 blue; Adam Bennett, 1 blue, 1 red; Lane Bennett, 1 blue, 1 red; Admiral Henning, Reserve Champion, 1 blue.

Goddard

Hannah Leonard, Champion, 2 blue. Ninnescah Valley

Mackenzie Stump, 3 blue; Reaghon Shields, 1 blue.

Peck Ramblers

Carly Collins, 2 blue.

Quail Valley

Carter Tatom, 1 blue; Harper Tatom, 1 blue; Travis Scheer, Overall Reserve Champion, 1 blue; Ty Scheer, Grand Champion Showman Senior, Champion, 1 blue.

4-H/FFA Dairy Goats

Achievers

Aurelia Wilson, 1 blue; Genevieve Wilson, 1 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Matthew Roman, 4 blue.

Goddard Leah Allen, 1 blue.

Ninnescah Valley

Brooke Wilkinson, 6 blue; Daphne Bullard, 3 blue; Emma McNelley, 1 blue.

Quail Valley

Alexis Hays, 2 blue; Aubrey Green, 2 blue; Cole Green, 5 blue; Emrick Hays, 1 blue; Madison Green, 3 blue.

4-H/FFA Education Displays

Achievers

Emily Mork, 1 red; Erin Kroetch, 3 purple. Delano

Lily Conking, 1 red; Lincoln Conkling, 1 red.

Derby

Danielle Turner, 1 purple; Katrina Turner, 1 purple.

Peck Ramblers

Carly Collins, 2 purple; Paislee Blecha, 1 purple.

Quail Valley

Abigail Kerschen, 1 purple.

See RESULTS, Page B4

4-H/FFA Horticulture

Achievers

Andrew Larson, 2 blue; Aurelia Wilson, 1 purple, 1 blue; Emil Larson, 1 purple, 1 blue; Erin Kroetch, 6 purple, 3 blue; Genevieve Wilson, 2 purple, 1 blue.

Andale Jets

Lane Veith, 3 blue; Lena Vieth, 1 purple, 1 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Brant Hansen, 3 blue, 2 red; Bridget Wells, 2 blue.

Country Kids

Carlie Schill, 2 blue; Landon Schill, 2 blue.

Delano

Brigham Sauer, 1 red; Lily Conkling, 1 purple.

Derby

Natalie Perkins, 1 blue; Noah Phelps, 1 blue; William Perkins, 2 blue, 1 red.

Goddard

Nicholas Oborny, 8 purple, 7 blue.

Quail Valley

Adalyn may, 3 red; Sophia May, 1 purple, 4 blue.

River City Kids

Carter Smith, 1 blue; Damon Smith, 1 blue; Eliana Huschka, 1 purple.

Valley Victors

Augustine Kroupa, 3 purple, 4 blue;

Brenden Crouch, 1 blue; Grace Kroupa, 5 purple, 2 blue, 1 red; Kaden Zimmerman, 4 blue, 1 red.

4-H/FFA Meat Goats

Andale Jets

Allison Simon, 4 blue; Kylee Simon, 4 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Erika Wiese, 4 blue.

Colwich Clovers

Aleaha Leighton, Grand Champion

Showman Intermediate, 2 blue; Anna McCurry, Grand Champion Junior, 2

Overall Grand Champion; Brennan Leighton, Overall Reserve Champion, 2 blue; Cora McCurry, 3 blue; Jett McCurry,

3 blue; Lydia Buessing, 2 blue; Maceson Deters, Reserve Champion Showman Intermediate, 3 blue; Mileigh Spexarth, 2 blue; Norah Spexarth, 2 blue.

Country Kids

Admiral Henning, 1 blue; Arlington Henning, 1 blue; Carlie Schill, 2 blue; Landon Schill, 2 blue.

Ninnescah Valley

Daphne Bullard, 3 blue.

Peck Ramblers

Carly Collins, Reserve Champion, 4 blue; Katy Richardson, 1 red; Randall Reusser, 1 blue, 1 red.

Quail Valley

Macy Stuhlsatz, Reserve Champion Showman Junior, 2 blue; Maggie Stuhlsatz, 3 blue; Hazel Weber, 3 blue.

4-H/FFA Sheep

Andale Jets

Ali Winter, Reserve Champion Showman Senior, 1 blue; Rylee Winter, 2 blue; Tanner Hommertzheim, 4 blue; Wyatt Smarsh, Grand Champion Showman Senior, Overall Grand Champion, 5 blue.

Cheney Challengers

Addison Krehbiel, 3 blue; Bridget Wells, 2 blue, 1 red; Hailey Wells, 2 blue, 1 red; Grayson Wiemeyer, 5 blue.

Derby

Asher Turner, 2 blue; Brady Hoffman, Grand Champion Showman Senior, Overall Grand Champion, 4 blue; Danielle Turner, 3 blue; Katrina Turner, Reserve Champion Showman Senior, 2 blue, 1 red; Nathan Turner, 2 blue.

Peck Ramblers Carly Collins, Overall Reserve Champion, 4 blue.

Super Shooters Hayden Smarsh, Overall Reserve Champion, 6 blue.

4-H/FFA Swine

Andale Jets

Maury Brand, 1 blue, 1 red; Elijah Carlin, 5 blue; Haddi Brand, 1 blue, 1 red; Tanner Hommertzheim, 2 blue; Trey Hommertzheim, Overall Reserve Champion, Reserve Champion, 1 blue; Henley Wetta, 1 blue, 1 red; Henry Wetta, 1 blue, 1 red.

Colwich Lovers

Cooper Buessing, 2 blue; Zoe Buessing, 3 blue; Cora McMurry, Overall Grand Champion, 1 blue; Jackson McMurry, Overall Grand Champion, Reserve Champion; Mileigh Spexarth, 1 blue, 1 red; Norah Spexarth, 2 blue.

Goddard Tenley Riggs, Overall Reserve Champion, 2 blue.

Member-at-large

Kolton Parish, Overall Grand Champion, 2 Reserve Champion, 1 blue.

Peck Ramblers

Carly Collins, Overall Grand Champion, Champion, 1 blue; Madison Dunbar, 2 blue; Annabelle Nett, 2 blue; Emmalyn Nett, 3 blue; Sammi Neff, 1 blue.

4-H/FFA

Visual Arts

Ethan Crow, 3 purple; Erin Kroetch, 1 red; Emil Larson, 2 blue; Mary Larson, 5 purple, 2 blue; Katrina Leddy, 2 purple, 1 blue, 3 red; Audrey Liska, 1 purple, 3 blue, 2 red; Emily Mork, 2 purple, 1 red; Nora Reed, 1 purple, 1 blue; Andre Schroeder, 1 purple, 2 blue; Emily Schroeder, 1 purple, 1 blue; Ty’Linda Schroeder, 1 blue, 1 red; McKenzie Snell, 1 blue, 1 red.

Andale Jets

Haddi Brand, 2 blue, 1 red; Hunter Steindler, 1 purple, 4 blue.

Bel Aire

Caroline Avery, 1 blue, 1 red; Caroline January, 3 blue, 1 red; Mark January, 1 purple, 1 blue, 2 red.

Cheney Challengers

Bella Collins, 2 red; Brant Hansen, 1 blue; Rozi Moore, 1 purple.

Colwich Clovers

Aleaha Leighton, 1 blue, 1 red; Maria Werth, 1 blue, 4 red; Eli Young, 1 purple, 1 blue; Maya Young, 1 red.

Country Kids

Macy Ferley, 3 purple, 1 blue; Carlie Schill, 2 purple; Landon Schill, 1 purple.

Delano

Lily Conkling, 1 purple; Lincoln Conkling, 1 purple, 1 blue; Hudson Donaghue, 3 purple, 4 blue; Ellianna Jost, 3 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Titus Jost, 2 purple, 5 blue; Christian Konency, 2 red; Jude Konency, 1 red; Kenton Oard, 1 purple; Seth Pike, 2 blue, 2 purple; Emily Shurts, 2 purple 4 blue.

Derby

Brady Hoffman, 1 purple; Natalie Perkins, 2 purple, 1 blue; William Perkins, 3 purple, 1 blue; Chloe Phelps, 4 purple, 1 blue; Katelyn Wyant, 1 purple, 2 blue; Kylee Wyant, 1 purple, 1 blue; Mekenzie Wyant, 1 purple.

Goddard

Leah Allen, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Faith Meyer, 1 purple, 1 red; Christian Oborny, 3 purple, 3 blue, 1 red; Nicholas Oborny, 4 purple, 1 blue; Brianna Reilly, 1 red; Larissa Reilly, 1 purple; Tenley Riggs, 1 blue.

Ninnescah Valley Lucas Baalmann, 2 red; Paige Baalmann, 3 red; Kynli Berntsen, blue; Lucas Grant, 1 red; Mackenzie Stump, 3 blue; Reaghon Shields, 1 purple, 2 blue.

Peck Ramblers

Paislee Blech, 2 purple, 1 blue; Annabelle Nett, 1 blue; Emmalyn Nett, 1 blue.

Quail Valley

Alyssa Hunter, 5 purple, 2 blue; Kennedy Jennings, 4 purple, 1 blue; Abigail Kerschen, 1 purple; Jenevieve Kerschen, 1 purple; Adalyn May, 1 blue; Sophia May, 1 red; Shelby Mies, 1 purple; Morgan Stuhlsatz, 1 white; Hazel Weber, 1 purple. River City Kids

Genevieve Baalmaan, 1 purple; Benjamin Holmes, 1 purple, 3 blue; Eliana Huschka, 1 purple, 4 blue, 3 red; Emily Kilian, 1 purple; Alice Klincik, 1 blue, 1 red; Louise Klincik, 1 blue; Lucia Skolaut, 1 purple, 1 blue; Mary Skolaut, 1 blue; Paul Skolaut, 1 red.

Super Shooters

Annelise Ibrahim, 1 blue.

Valley Victors

Amelia Bell, 3 blue, 2 red; Brenden Crouch, 1 blue, 2 red, 2 white; Genevieve Crouch, 1 red; Knox Crouch, 1 purple, 1 blue; Augustine Kroupa, 1 red; Grace Kroupa, 1 red, 1 white; Ignatius Kroupa, 2 red, 1 white; Lindsey Reynolds, 1 purple.

4-H FFA Showmanship

Derby

Brady Hoffman, 1st blue

Classic ‘Queen’ song brings talent win to Maize teen

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

A great performance of a hit song by the band Queen helped a Maize teenager win the 2022 Fair’s Got Talent at the Sedgwick County Fair in July.

Jovi Garcia, 16 of Maize, performed “Somebody to Love” by Queen during the Saturday night finals on July 23 in Cheney. She sang “Always Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga in the first round. Performing on stage is not new to Garcia. She has performed in a few competitions.

“I competed in pageants since I was little. It wasn’t new for me,” Garcia said.

She competed in the 2019 Fair’s Got Talent and made it to the finals, but did not have the performance she wanted and did not place.

Her choice of that classic Queen hit was brave.

“It was frigging hard,” Garcia said, laughing.

She was not sure what the judges were looking for during Fair’s Got Talent, but thought she had turned in a performance worthy of victory.

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excited about winning. Obviously, I was very nervous.” Her mother and father told her she would win.

“My parents are my biggest supports,” she said.

Garcia started taking singing lessons at around age 6, and joined a chorus in middle school. She is in the show choir at Maize High School, where she will be a junior.

She does not have any specific goals for her singing right now, but does have dreams.

“Definitely, I want to do more with it. I want to see where it gets me,” Garcia said. “When I was young, I used to always sing Ariana Grande. I loved the way she sings and her confidence.”

She likes singing alternative music, but is learning to appreciate other styles of music.

“My voice teacher is more on the musical theater side. I found joy in those songs,” Garcia said.

Dancing is another one of her talents. She is on the flag girls dance team at Maize High. She has been dancing since she was around 3 or 4 years old, and enjoys pom, jazz, hip hop and tap dance.

She has two older siblings, both of whom are adults, and a younger brother who is getting ready to turn 2.

Garcia was named the winner by a three-judge panel on the final night of the Fair. The talent competition’s first-round was July 21, and the final was on July 23.

Eric Caudillo of Hutchinson took second place. Janaé Cape of Cheney was third. Saturday night’s people’s choice winner was Samuel Peters of Cheney. Grace Schuster of Cheney was Thursday’s people’s choice winner.

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LEFT: Jovi Garcia sings “Somebody to Love” by Queen. The Maize teenager turned in a strong performance and won Fair’s Got Talent at the Sedgwick County Fair. RIGHT: Jovi Garci’s brother, Halen, dances during her

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Samuel Peters of Cheney was named the people’s choice winner during the finals of Sedgwick County Fair’s Got Talent. Grace Schuster (not pictured) was the first-round people’s choice winner.

Eric Caudillo of Hutchinson, above, was the Fair’s Got Talent runner-up. Janaé Cape of Cheney, right, placed third.

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Scenes from the Fair

FAR LEFT: Alyssa Hunter, a member of the Quail Valley 4-H Club in Garden Plain, visits with a judge about her fine arts exhibits. 4-H judging is consultative, with judges asking questions and offering advice.

LEFT: Daphne Bullard shows one of her meat goats. She is a member of Ninnescah Valley 4-H in Clearwater.

Hundreds of photos from the Sedgwick County Fair can be seen online at tsnews.com. A subscription is required. Call 316-540-0500 to start your subscription or to add online access to an existing one.

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LEFT: Peyton Keller of Cheney, the reigning Miss Topeka, is all smiles during the Sedgwick County Fair parade.

RIGHT: Taylor Siruta of Cheney shrugs when asked why his car quit running during an early round of the demolition derby, held on the final night of the Fair.

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LEFT: 4-H members in the dairy goat project wait for the start of the showmanship competition. ABOVE: Competitors in the 4-H rabbit project pose together following their competition.

Sedgwick County Fair Open Class Results

Below are the results of the 2022 Sedgwick County Fair Open Class: Sawyer Ayres, 3 Blue. Annie Baalmann, Goddard, 2 Red, 4 White; Lucas Baalmann, Goddard, 2 Red, 1 White; Paige Baalmann, Goddard, 2 Blue, 1 Red, 3 White; Rebecca Baalmann, Wichita, 2 Red; Gail Becker, Augusta, 1 Blue; Suzanne Bender, Cheney, 1 Red; Brecken Bergkamp, Mt. Hope, 2 Blue, 2 Red, 2 White; Brin Bergkamp, Mt. Hope, 2 Red, 1 White; Bryant Bergkamp, Mt. Hope, 2 Blue, 2 Red; Mary Ellen Berntsen, Clearwater, 1 Grand Champion, 6 Blue; Amy Betzen, Wichita, 3 Blue, 1 Red, 10 White; Paislee Blecha, 5 Blue; Wanda Bledsoe, Cheney, 2 Blue, 3 Red, 4 White; Braydon Blevins, 2 Red; Lyndal Bolinger, Cheney, 1 Blue, 1 Red; Susie Bolinger, Cheney, 2 Blue; Linda Bryan, 1 Reserve Grand

Champion, 1 Blue.

Elizabeth Casper, Cheney, 2 Blue, 1

Red, 1 White; Oliver Casper, Cheney, 1 White; Rory Casper, Cheney, 1 Red;

Theodore Casper, Cheney, 1 Red; Olivia

Castor, Cheney, 1 White; Valorie Castor, Cheney, 1 White; Robin Chester, Glade, 3

Blue, 3 Red, 1 White; Judy Claar, Cheney, 2 Red; Carly Collins, 2 Blue, 3 Red; Bren-

da Crouch, Wichita, 4 Blue, 3 Red; Gen-

evieve Crouch, Wichita, 3 Blue, 3 Red, 1 White; Knox Crouch, 4 Blue, 1 Red; Zoe Crouch, Wichita, 2 Red; Amy Crow, Wichita, 1 Blue, 1 Red; Ethan Crow, Wichita, 3 Blue, 1 Red; Makynlee Cox, Cheney, 3 Blue, 2 White; Lisa Coyne, Goddard, 1 Blue, 1 Red, 5 White.

Amanda Demoss, Wichita, 1 Grand

Champion, 1 Blue; Debra Denham, Cheney, 1 Blue, 1 Red; London Dishman, Cheney, 2 Red, 1 White; Quinnlan Dowell, Murdock, 1 Grand Champion, 14

Blue, 8 Red, 5 White; Samantha Dungan, Cheney, 1 Blue, 1 Red.

Isaac Ensley, Cheney, 2 Red; Noah Ensley, Cheney, 1 Blue; Sarah Ensley, Cheney, 1 Blue.

Cecilia Ferguson, Mt. Hope, 1 Blue, 2

White; Michaela Ferguson, Mt. Hope, 3

Blue, 5 Red; 4 White; Richard Flaharty, Garden Plain, 2 Blue, 1 Red; Grace Francis, Wichita, 2 Blue, 1 Red.

Mary Gish, Cheney, 1 Blue; Abby Griffin, Cheney, 2 Blue; Jameson Griffin, Cheney, 1 Blue, 3 Red, 1 White; Savanna Griffin, Cheney, 3 Blue, 3 Red, 1 White; Trinity Griffin, Cheney, 2 Blue, 1 Red, 2 White; Waverly Griffin, Cheney, 5 Blue, 3 Red, 2 White.

Brant Hansen, Cheney, 1 Blue, 1 White;

Betty Hawthorne, 6 Blue, 11 Red, 3 White; Alastor Hemken, 1 White; Trier Hemken, 1 White; Marita Hill, 1 Blue, 5 Red, 3 White; Brady Hoffman, 2 Blue, 2 Red, 1 White; Sharon Hoffman, Derby, 3 Blue; Jean Hogan, Cheney, 3 Blue.

Joyce Jones, 1 White; Julie Jones, Goddard, 1 Blue, 2 Red.

Jon Kerschen, Garden Plain, 1 Blue;

Kathy Kirby, Mt. Hope, 2 Blue; Jim Kirby, Mt. Hope, 1 Blue; Faith Kohler, Anthony, 1 Blue, 1 White; Jayln Kohler, Anthony, 1 Red, 1 White; Sidney Kohler, Lincoln, 2 White.

Emma Lehner, Cheney, 2 Blue, 2 Red; Judith Leonard, Clearwater, 5 Blue, 3 Red, 2 White; Grace Linnebur, Cheney, 1 Blue; Leah Linnebur, Cheney, 1 Blue, 2 Red; Simmon Linnebur, Cheney, 1 Blue, 1 White.

Gloria Markuly, 1 Blue; Easton McNelley, 2 Blue, 1 Red; Emma McNelley, Clearwater, 1 Blue; Jacob McNelley, 5 Blue, 1 White; Leta McDowall, Wichita, 2 Blue; Shelby Mies, Garden Plain, 1 Blue; Kima Mara, Wichita, 1 Red.

Beth Oborny, Goddard, 3 White.

Diane Paneiko, Cheney, 1 Red; Chloe Phelps, Derby, 3 Blue, 1 Red; Kennedie Pinkley, Garden Plain, 1 White; Tessa Pinkley, Garden Plain, 1 White; Aretha Place, Goddard, 3 Blue, 1 Red. Barbara Robertson, Wichita, 1 Blue; Mary Ross, Wichita, 1 Blue, 2 Red.

Abriana Sanders, Cheney, 3 Blue, 3 Red; Jennifer Sanders, Cheney, 6 Blue, 10 Red, 3 White; Layla Sanders, Cheney, 6 Blue, 1 Red, 1 White; Malea Sanders, Cheney, 1 Red, 1 White; Terri and Janelle Schauf, Viola, 1 Blue; Joan Scheer, Garden Plain, 2 Red; Angela Schroeder, Bel Aire, 2 Blue; Claire Sevart, Haysville, 1 Blue,

1 Red, 1 White; Dasia Silas, Wichita, 1 Red; Coraline Smith, Andale, 1 Red; Talia Snell, 1 White; Coen Snell, 2 White; Alice Snell, Wichita, 2 Blue, 1 Red; Hunter Steindler, Goddard, 1 Blue.

Malia Taylor, Wichita, 1 Blue, 2 White.

Paula Webb, Wichita, 52 Blue, 3 Red, 1 White; Grayson Wiemeyer, Cheney, 2 Blue, 1 Red, 1 White; Keaton Wiemeyer, Cheney, 1 Blue; Samantha Wiemeyer, Cheney, 1 Reserve Grand Champion, 1 Blue, 1 White; Brooke Wilkinson, 3 Red; Rosanne Woolf, 1 Blue, 5 Red, 4 White; Kay Wulf, Garden Plain, 1 Blue, 1 White; Lynn Wulf, Cheney, 1 Red.

Jurney Yung, Andale, 1 Blue, 1 Red,

1 White; Mave Yung, Andale, 2 Blue, 4 Red, 3 White.

Pedal pull draws big crowd

This year’s Sedgwick County Pedal Pull, staged by Sedgwick County Electric Cooperative, drew a large crowd. There were 153 participants, with many family members on hand to cheer them on.

The top three winners in each age group are invited to compete in the State pedal pull at the Kansas State Fair in early September.

Following are the results by age division.

Age 4: Bodie Beyer, 1st; Hunter Peters, 2nd; Kendall Hague, 3rd.

Age 5: Grace Gariepy, 1st; Nora Weber, 2nd; Tucker Haukap, 3rd.

Age 6: Oaklynn Lutz, 1st; Brynn Leis, 2nd; Ty Hansen, 3rd.

Age 7: Max Pope, 1st; Quinton Logsdon, 2nd; Embry Ryder, 3rd.

Age 8: Ava Clouse, 1st; Tyson Zoglman, 2nd; Cecilia Ferguson, 3rd.

Age 9: McKynlie Benn, 1st; Ty Vieselmeyer, 2nd; Broxton Totty, 3rd.

Age 10: Quintin Wyant, 1st; Jack Pope, 2nd; Quentin Meng, 3rd.

Age 11: Edward Smith, 1st; Seth Schomacker, 2nd; Sawyer Ayres, 3rd.

Winners crash their way to demo derby victories

The Sedgwick County Fair demolition derby once again delivered big hits and lots of thrills over two nights.

Friday night featured the Figure 8 races, with two classes – front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, with a total of 29 cars.

First place front-wheel drive went to Patrick McReynolds from Pretty Prairie. Justin McReynolds of Pretty Prairie placed second, and Ryan Groene of Winfield took third. Rounding out the top five were Jason Topper of Winfield and Cody Thurman from Udall.

Daniel Couch of Ponca City won the rear-wheel drive class, while Tanner Kingsbury of Arkansas City was second and Jeremy Andes of Arkansas City finished third. Topper placed fourth, and Dakota Russell of Winfield came in fifth.

Saturday’s demolition derby had 28 cars in three classes, plus the crowd favorite Power Wheels demolition derby featuring little kids.

The bolt-and-chain class winner was Scotty Christensen from Hoisington. The other top finishers were: Michael Thompson, Medicine Lodge, second; Russel Pietz, Medicine Lodge, third;

Garratt Randall, Medicine Lodge, fourth; Scott Angel, Medicine Lodge, fifth; Dakota Locker, Medicine Lodge, sixth; Chad Reed, Winfield, seventh; and Chad Reed, Ponca City, eighth. The most aggressive driver award went to Jason Bernhardt from Marion.

Grant Olmsted of Murdock won the compact bone stock class. Cooper Lies placed second, and Dane Probst was third. Olmstead also won the most aggressive driver award.

Kingman’s Mac Cole won the full-size bone stock class. Ian King of Udall took second, and “Mr. Crazy” of Wichita was third and won the “Mad Dog” most aggressive driver award.

The Power Wheel class had 12 drivers ranging from 3 to 11 years old. Layne Haukap of Cheney was the winner, while Locken Sears placed second and Dax Weber of Derby placed third.

The Figure 8 races and Demo Derby were put on by Crunch Time Promotions in conjunction with the Sedgwick County Fair Association with Brett Alberts serving as derby chairman. Plans are in the works for next year to make the shows even bigger and better for fans.

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A driver in the demolition derby bolt-and-chain division attempts to continue after losing a wheel.

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The Power Wheels winners were, from left, Dax Weber, Layne Haukap and Locken Sears.

First-time Fair entries bring success

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

CHENEY – A first-ever trip to the Sedgwick County Fair was everything that Debra Denham could have asked for.

She settled in Cheney, the home of the Fair, last November. The Arlington, Texas, native loved every moment of the experience. On top of having a great time, she did well with her entries in the open class division.

Denham won Best of Show in the adult division of the floral competition, and took second with her quilt.

“With as many beautiful quilts as there were, I was crying,” she said. “I’m very proud of both entries.”

This was her first time putting together a floral arrangement. Her entry was a collection of wild flowers gathered from ditches.

“Going down the road,

I saw all these things that are pretty. Lots of people call them weeds,” she said.

“Everything in my arrangement was found on the side of the road.”

She called her entry “Wild in the Wind.” She is now searching for cattails.

She wants to use them for arrangements for Christmas presents.

Denham brought experience to her burandy quilt entry.

“I’ve been sewing since I was a baby,” she said.

Denham lived in Wichita previously, and wound her way back to Kansas late last year. She drove a semi for 17 years. Although she is now retired, she still has her truck.

“I made the quilt in the back of my 18-wheeler,” she said.

Her experience at the Fair is just one of the many things she finds wonderful about her new hometown.

“I love it here,” Denham said. “The Fair was a lot of fun. People seemed to be having a great time.”

She said her favorite part was watching youth show their livestock in the various 4-H shows.

“They get out there every morning to water and feed and take care of their animals. They were a joy to watch,” Denham said. She also loved the musical performances.

Barbecue cook-off winners chosen

The barbecue cook-off returned to the Sedgwick County Fair in 2022. Although it was a cookers-only affair, with no samples or people’s choice award, it did revive an event that has found success in the past and drew in a number of teams to compete.

Pictured

left, the barbecue cook-off winners are SixKiller BBQ, first; G-Dub’s BBQ, second; Natty Daddy’s BBQ, third.

Travis Mounts/TSnews and contributed photo

LEFT: This floral arrangement by Debra Denham was made from plants she took from along road sides. It was named Best of Show in th open class floral department. RIGHT: Denham shows off the quilt she entered at the Sedgwick County Fair. It earned second place.

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Haysville Aviators grounded at NBC World Series

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

WICHITA – The Haysville Aviators’ hopes for glory at the National Baseball Congress World Series were shot down last Thursday in the first-round of single-elimination play on Wednesday.

The Liberal BeeJays rallied over the game’s last three innings, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 6-1 victory over the Aviators. There were plenty of hits in the game, as Haysville had a 13-12 edge over Liberal. But the Aviators were not able to turn those hits into runs.

The Aviators’ one run

came in the bottom of the sixth inning, when Jayden Hill scored from second base on a single to centerfield by Drake Girard. Paul Wittman, Trent Mallonee, Girard and Austin Warkins each had two hits. Starting pitcher Brady Pach went scoreless in five innings, giving up three hits to

Curve go 1-2 at SummerBall ShowDown; Dirtbags win

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

The Kansas Curve went 1-2 at the SummerBall ShowDown national baseball tournament, held at the Genesis Sports Complex in Goddard last week.

The Curve went 1-1 in their blind draw games, played on Wednesday and Thursday, and then they were eliminated in the round of 16.The Great Bend Bat Cats won 4-3 over the Curve last Friday, bringing an end to the Curve’s season. The Curve are based in Goddard, and play the regular season at Eisenhower High School.

The Curve scored a run in the top of the second to go up 1-0, but went scoreless over the next six innings. The Bat Cats scored 2 runs in both the sixth and seventh innings for a 4-1 lead. The Curve managed 2 runs in the top of the ninth, but could not muster any more offense. Great Bend had 13 hits to just six hits for the Curve.

The Curve opened the tournament with an

8-0 shutout of the ICT Avengers last Wednesday in Goddard. Weston Fries pitched six innings, allowing three hits and no runs. He struck out nine batters and walked none. Brenden

Tauber had a big night at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a run batted in and two stolen bases.

The Newton Sluggin’ Rebels straightened out the Curve last Thursday, however, with a 9-2 win over the Curve. The Rebels took a 3-0 lead after three innings, but the Curve scored single runs in the fourth and fifth innings and trailed 4-2 after seven innings. The Curve put up 3 more runs in the eighth and 2 in the ninth to secure the win.

Two south-central Kansas teams faced off in Sunday night’s championship game.

The Wellington Heat, who formerly played in Haysville, lost a 5-3 game to the Dirtbag Baseball Club, based in Wichita. Wellington struck early with 2 runs in the bottom of the third. The Dirtbags scored 3 in the fifth and 2 in the seventh. Wellington

Haysville News

USD 261 to hold supply drive

HAYSVILLE – A stuff-the-bus school supply drive will be held this week, hosted by Haysville Public Schools. The drive will take place over two days in two locations. On Friday, supplies will be collected from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dr. John Burke Learning Center, 150 Stewart. It will continue on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sonic Drive-In, 1414 E. Grand.

Needed supplies include dishwasher-safe water bottles, composition notebooks, pocket folders, Play-Doh, colored pencils, dry erase markers, notebook paper, Sharpies, highlighters, glue sticks, earbuds, tissues, and paint. Supplies will be distributed 5-7 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Dr. John Burke Learning Center. The student(s) must be present to receive supplies.

Sumner County News

Jail resumes family visitation

WELLINGTON – The Sumner County Detention Facility has resumed in-person family visitation. Visitations started on Aug. 6.

Male visitation will take place 8-11 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Female visitation will take place 1-4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, and 6-9 p.m. each Monday.

For questions and more information, call 620-3268943.

tried to come back in the bottom of the ninth, but managed just a single run.

go with four walks and four strikeouts. Arturo Ramirez gave up 3 runs, all unearned, in 1.2 innings and took the loss. Tanner Leslie and Mason Davenport also made relief appearances.

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Please recycle your paper.

CASE

Haysville came on strong in the postseason.

The Aviators were the last of the six teams into the Sunflower Collegiate League tournament, but they placed third and earned a berth in the

NBC. They then went 2-1 in pool play, routing the San Diego Stars 16-4 last week on Tuesday in their final pool-play game to advance to the single-elimination portion of the tournament.

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You are hereby notified that on July 20, 2022, a Petition was filed in this Court by Elaura M. Wenzel, Executrix named in the Last Will and Testament of Carl J. Wenzel, deceased, dated April 20, 2008, praying that the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; that the Petitioner be appointed as Executrix without bond; and that she be granted Letters Testamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 2, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., in the Sedgwick County Probate Courthouse, 1900 E. Morris, Wichita, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Parties who wish to contest the matter are directed to notify Kenneth Jack of their intention to contest, and such notice must be given prior to the date set forth above. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

ELAURA M. WENZEL, Petitioners

Kenneth H. Jack DAVIS & JACK, L.L.C.

2121 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 945-8251 Attorney for Petitioner

Clearwater Indians girls track and field

The members of the Clearwater Indians girls track and field program are this week’s TSnews Athletes of the Week.

The Indians placed third at the Class 4A State track meet, which appears to be best-ever team finish for the girls.

Head coach Jeff Cornwell said he believes this was the Lady Indians’ first time to finish in the top 3.

Our Opinion

Meaning of amendment vote will take time

The defeat of the “Value Them Both” constitutional amendment sent shockwaves throughout Kansas and across the nation. Kansas has been a battleground before – our nickname was “Bloody Kansas” as guerrilla war broke out between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions leading up to the Civil War, and who can forget the “Summer of Mercy” in 1991 when abortion protestors captured the attention of the nation.

Here’s some numbers from an Election Day that culminated another important battleground stretch in our state’s history.

The fact that “vote no” carried the day – essentially upholding a 2019 Kansas Supreme Court ruling that the state constitution guarantees a right to an abortion – was not a surprise. What was a surprise to both sides is how soundly the proposed constitutional amendment was defeated, 59 to 41 percent.

The victory for “vote no” passed with votes from across Kansas, not just its urban and suburban centers, although many of the votes came from there. Most votes, yes and no, came from the urban areas because that’s where most Kansans live.

One out of five Kansans lives in Johnson County, and nearly one in four lives in Sedgwick County, giving the state’s two biggest counties 38 percent of the state population. The five most populous counties – Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, Wyandotte and Douglas – account for a majority of the population at more that 1.6 million people or about 55 percent of the state.

Voters from mid-sized and small counties also contributed to the outcome. The numbers play this out.

Nineteen counties saw “vote no” carry the day. In the 2016 presidential election, 14 of those counties went for Donald Trump, whose appointments to the United States Supreme Court led to the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, which had guaranteed the right to an abortion for nearly 50 years. Four counties that went for GOP gubernatorial candidate Kris Kobach in 2018 also went for “vote no.”

In Sedgwick County, the vote matched the state numbers: 59 percent voted “no.”

Rural counties like Cowley County,Crawford County, Greenwood County, Jackson County, Osage County, Franklin County and Miami County all voted “no.” Many

of the counties were close – in Greenwood County, there were only two more “no” votes than “yes” votes. The margin was larger in Crawford County, home to Pittsburg, with 55.4 percent voting “no.”

But many counties that voted yes also were close. Sumner County supported “vote yes.” There were 6,983 votes cast on the issue. But “vote yes” won by fewer than 400 votes. “Vote yes” performed better in the more rural areas of the state, but those counties have only a fraction of the voters when compared to the metropolitan parts of the states. Some counties recorded fewer than 1,000 votes, such as Gove County, where “vote yes” garnered 78.1 percent of the vote but there were only a total of 883 votes cast.

This vote was about far more than numbers, however. One lifetime Catholic told us she voted “no.” She does not support abortion, but she does support birth control rights and access. Polls have shown a majority of U.S. Catholics support birth control, even though that is contrary to church teachings. But this voter was worried that Republican legislators would not stop at just banning abortions.

It appears many other voters felt the same way; the “vote no” campaign could not have succeeded without the support of at least some Republican voters.

So, does that mean Kansas has become a little less red?

Was last week’s vote a sign of a statewide shift to the political left, or just a sign that voters and GOP legislators differed on this one issue?

It is hard to say...at least for now. Gov. Laura Kelly won her race four years ago as a number of Republicans crossed party lines. However, the man she defeated, Kris Kobach, won a three-way GOP primary for Attorney General last week.

Kansas’ vote likely hints at how abortion battles in other states may play out. As for Kansas itself, November’s gubernatorial race between Kelly, a Democrat, and current AG and Republican Derek Schmidt, will likely tell us more.

No matter what side you were on in last week’s Constitutional Amendment vote, it was great to see that kind of election involvement. And with last week’s massive voter turnout, we all can hope that Election Day in November might possibly mirror that enthusiasm.

Joe Heller Cartoon

‘Faux Pho’ can be simple fix for a quick meal

I love a good bowl of pho –Asian soup featuring a delicious broth, vegetables, noodles and usually some kind of protein.

Preparing a batch of real pho can be time-consuming, but always rewarding. It’s good...and good for you.

From the Editor’s Files

Asian teriyaki noodle bowls. I tried one as directed, and it was awful. No wonder they were free for the taking.

Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor

Sometimes, though, you just don’t have the time for something that could easily take a couple of hours to prepare. Recently, I came up with a solution: Faux pho.

First things first. Let’s get the pronouncations straight. Pho is pronounced “fa” even though it looks like “fo.” Faux, on the other hand – meaning not genuine –actually is pronounced “fo.” Faux pho, therefore, is simply “fo fa.”

Phew.

I created my faux pho awhile back when a relative gave me a whole bunch of quick and easy

But since I always hate wasting food, I started thinking about what I could salvage from these God-awful microwave bowls. In the end, I settled on the bag of noodles, the dehydrated veggies, and the plastic bowl – which looked perfect for storing leftovers.

I almost always have vegetables in the refrigerator, so here’s what I did for my first round of faux pho. I sliced up matchstick carrots from a bag of baby carrots, cabbage, onion and mushrooms. While I steamed those veggies, I made some chicken broth from boiling water and “Better than Bouillon” that I always try to have in the fridge. I softened the package of noodles in the broth, added fish sauce (an absolute

must for Asian broth dishes, and you can get it at most grocery stores), and finally added the steamed veggies and some fresh basil. The whole process – prep time and cooking – took about 20 minutes.

For something that ain’t the real thing, my faux pho is pretty darned good. Mine is usually just vegetable pho, but you can easily add sliced roast beef, or even frozen meatballs. The meatballs can just be cooked for a couple of minutes in the microwave, and are fantastic in the soup – just like real pho.

When serving, I like my pho with some kind of hot sauce. I usually have some leftover sauce from my favorite carryout Vietnamese restaurant in Wichita.

And my rule of thumb is this: the veggies are whatever is in the fridge. Just try it and see how it tastes – spinach, for example, is a good substitute for fresh basil.

And if you have to spend time shopping, you’ve just defeated the purpose of this quick and easy meal.

It is “faux pho” after all.

Furry pants take a real commitment

The greats in any field become great because they are committed to their craft.

Random Thoughts

Jackie Stiles, who is featured in this week’s paper after bringing her new basketball camp to Haysville and Conway Springs, was known for shooting 1,000 jump shots per day. She became the leading scorer in Kansas high school basketball history, and set a college scoring record.

Travis Mounts | Managing Editor

That’s commitment.

But then there is the commitment of Jason Shire, the lead singer for the popular local band, Big Fat Fun, which played on Saturday at the Sumner County Fair.

As good as the band is, including Shire’s vocals, he’s also

known for his wild outfits, heavy on the glittery appearance. His attire often includes furry pants. That was the case Saturday in Caldwell, with the setting sun beating down on the stage and temperatures still well into the 90s.

Furry pants in August in Kansas. That’s commitment. Or somebody who should be committed.

I’m feeling a bit overheated just writing about it. Shire must spend a good deal of money on Gold Bond.

Anybody who has been to a Big Fat Fun show knows how good the music is, and how high the energy levels are. There is very

little “dead air” in a BFF show, meaning almost no quiet time or chatter between songs. The result is the band plays a lot more songs in any given hour than most bands.

It was a treat to get to see Big Fat Fun, because nearly all of the band’s 2022 schedule has been private or corporate events.

They have played other events in our area. Last year, they played at the Party in the 060 in Haysville and at the SummerBall Showdown in Goddard. They have previously played the Sedgwick County Fair.

It was a good time, and Big Fat Fun plays pretty much any genre so you know there will be something you like.

And furry pants. I can only imagine what they are like at the end of a show. Here’s hoping the pants have their own ride home after a gig.

For Rent

For rent: Very nice 2-room office space on Main Street in Cheney. Very reasonable rent includes all utilities. Available now. Call Paul at 316-214-4190.

Cheney USD 268 is currently accepting applications for a High School Secretary. 8 hours a day, 11 months a year. Duties include, but not limited to, assisting the principal, monthly reports, assisting students. For more information, please contact Greg Rosenhagen at grosenhagen@usd268.org, or call 316-542-3512. EOE

Cheney USD 268 is currently accepting applications for a full time Night Custodian for Cheney High School. Benefits include fully paid single BC/ BS insurance plan, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days, paid sick leave, investment opportunities. For an application, please contact Kelly Walters at 316-542-3512, or email at kwalters@usd268. org. EOE

Part-time oil field pumper, Conway Springs area, weekends. Good pay. Call 620-845-3688.

Join our team. Harper Industries is hiring several positions with on-the-job training. These positions are full time with competitive wages and robust benefits. Our Core Values: people, safety, spirit, integrity, family, dignity, drive, prudence, joy. Check out the job descriptions and apply online at www. harperindustries.com or in person. Hiring: welders, paint prep third shift, final assembly, paint department supervisor, material handler, quality engineering manager, human resources generalist/payroll specialist, Harper turf territory manager.

Full time veterinary assistant.

Send resume to Cheney Animal Clinic 1961 S 391st St W Cheney, KS 67025 – 316-542-3401.

Misc. For Sale

You pick peaches: Steffen Orchard in Conway Springs, KS 67031 – Call for information at 620-456-2706.

Services

Red Bird Quilt Works, offering longarm quilting service. 620456-3428, 316-249-3192.

Thank You’s

THANK YOU Cheney Ministerial Alliance and local Churches! Fabulous turnout for the annual

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Make their tummies ‘rum’ble with tropical cake

Spice Up Your Life

Lindsey Young

We were able to spend a fantastic evening with some great folks this past week for a celebration of Christmas in July.

We hosted the meal last year, so it was our friends’, Adam and Samantha’s, turn to do it this year. They decided to celebrate the theme of the night by creating an entire menu of Cuban food.

As will be no surprise, I volunteered to make des sert, and after lots of online research, I decided to try a light, fruity cake—with a bit of rum included for good measure.

This recipe comes from the company site for Imperial Sugar and was written by Chef Eddy Van Damme, who has the nickname of the “Prince of Pastry.” You can find the original post at https://www.imperialsugar.com/reci pes/cuban-rum-cake. I adjusted some of the ingredients a bit in my version.

This was absolutely delicious and received rave reviews from the group. There wasn’t much left of the cake, despite all of us overindulging beforehand on an amazing meal. It

Directions

Cake Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

8 egg yolks

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon vanilla

3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with a touch of vinegar)

2 cups cake flour

1 cup sweetened coconut

Rum Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1/8 cup orange juice

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup light or dark rum (I used dark)

1 teaspoon vanilla

Filling Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons sugar

8 ounces pineapple, sliced or in chunks in juice

had great tropical flavor, and even if the rum part scares you a bit, I’d say go for it. It definitely did not feature a “boozy” taste. Instead, the rum amplified the orange and pineapple flavors.

There are few things better than sharing a good meal with a good group, and this weekend was no exception. As summer is starting to wind down, it was a wonderful way to wrap up a busy July.

Spice Up Your Life is a weekly recipe column by Lindsey Young, who describes herself as an enthusiastic amateur cook and can be reached through her website at spiceupkitchen.net.

Cuban rum cake is a light, flavorful dessert with fresh whipped cream, toasted coconut, pineapple, and of course, a homemade rum sauce that is brushed over the entire cake.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare two eight- or nine-inch round cake pans by buttering and flouring them. Set them aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, for about 30 seconds each.

Beat in the salt, baking powder and vanilla. Beat in the buttermilk and cake flour, alternating between them.

Split the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool for at least 10 minutes before removing them from the pans by inverting them onto plates and setting them aside to cool completely.

Turn the oven off, but spread the coconut on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and place it in the oven for about five minutes or until the coconut is lightly browned. Set it aside. For the rum sauce, combine the butter, orange juice, sugar, rum and vanilla in a sauce pan, and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly. Let it boil for two minutes, then remove from heat. Set the mixture aside to cool.

When the cakes are cooled, prepare the filling. Beat the cream, vanilla and sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form. If necessary, prepare the pineapple by cutting it into bite-sized chunks.

To assemble the cake, place the first cake on your serving plate and prick the entire surface with a toothpick.

Brush half of the rum sauce onto the cake, letting it soak in. (This might take a moment.) Spread about one-fourth of the whipped cream onto the cake and top with the pineapple. Place the second cake on top and repeat the process with the rum sauce before coating the entire cake with the rest of the whipped cream. Finish the cake off by sprinkling it with the toasted coconut. Keep the cake refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.

Area

Fishing clinic set for Riggs Park

HAYSVILLE – A free fishing clinic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Riggs Park in Haysville.

The clinic will run 9-11 a.m., and is for anyone ages 5 and older. The Haysville Activity Center and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are co-hosting the clinic.

KDWP personnel will be on hand to help. The clinic includes fish identi-

fication, laws and tactics, knot tying, casting techniques, lures and tackle, and more.

Participants are encouraged to bring a fishing pole and tackles, but there will be some extra equipment available.

Pre-registration is required. Contact Nick Morris at 316-529-5922 or nnorris@haysville-ks. com. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

How to research your home and the people who lived there

WELLINGTON – The Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society in Wellington will host “Researching Your Home and the People Who Lived There,” a presentation and discussion by Diana Staresinic-Deane.

The presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Cowley College Short General Education Center, 2208 David-White Loop, Room 113, in Wellington.

The community is invited to attend this free program. The Tiger Eatery will be open until 6:30

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p.m. You can call ahead to 620-441-6558 to order a meal or a drink.

Researching a property, be it an old home, a new business, or a section of pastureland, can do more than tell us the history of a space. It can also build a human connection to the people who came before us and the times in which they lived.

This talk shares creative ways to study documents and assemble relevant narratives from maps, deeds, newspapers, and often unsought or unknown resources.

Cuban Rum Cake