Karlie Albright of Royal Valley gave her speech on soil conservation for Kansas Association of Conservation Districts on November 22nd and won second in the state! The achievement came with scholarship money for college next year.

Karlie said, "I was so glad to be able to represent our county at that level and have a good out come."

Mrs. Clark added, "Karlie did an excellent job representing Royal Valley and Jackson County at the Kansas Association of Conservation District speech contest. She did a lot of research and wrote a really good speech. She presented with poise and confidence and knew her materials very well. I am, of course, biased, but I truly believe she should have won!"

Congratulations, Karlie!