These are the youth that will be representing Jackson/Nemaha counties at the Daisy BB Gun Nationals later this week in Rogers Arkansas. From left to right they are Taylor Bienhoff, Abagail Soppe, William Beachamp, Nate Fund, Abigail Milroy, Hannah Myers, Tylie Bienhoff. They have worked very hard. This is another way that 4-H builds youth to lead their communities for tomorrow.
 

Frankfort HS students picture on top of the Kennedy Center and a few pictures from inside the Capitol and at the White House on our last day in DC. Our kids were complimented everywhere we went on their great behavior. #worldstrides https://t.co/gKEuH6xTKQ
 

Thank you Lucy Noll (daughter of Danielle and Eric) and Emmarie Hernandez (daughter of Kelli and Adam) for their  hard work in organizing and hosting a 5K run recently to raise funds for the initial costs of baseball/softball programs at JCN.  The girls presented a poster board sized check representing the $10,500 entry fees as well as donations last night at the Board of Education meeting.  We are thankful and proud of their work!   Also, many thanks to the various donors for assisting us in starting the new programs at JCN!
 

Congratulations to Emily Krebs and Tyrese Bishop!  They received the 2021-22 Senior Athlete Award at Sabetha High School. 
 

Dustin Gunter, Royal Valley HS grad and coach, received word today that he has qualified for the USA Paralympics in Miami! Dustin has been working toward this goal for years, and his dream is coming true. He will compete at the Adult National Championship Paralympic Track and Field June 14-19.  He will compete in the 100M dash and 200M dash. The prelims are on Thursday, June 16 with the finals on Saturday, June 18.

Currently Gunter is ranked 9th in the US. He promised his students, fans and community that this would be his last season, and he is running for everyone who has supported him.

This weekend he will travel to Oklahoma City to compete and then return home to pack for Miami.

Congratulations, Dustin! The entire RV community will be cheering for you in Miami!

Barbara K. Vitt has been a wonderful teacher/counselor example, serving Nemaha County for decades. Mrs. Vitt said that in all of her teaching/counseling jobs she felt as if she were working in a little piece of paradise.  The students with whom she worked were considerate, hard-working, and respectful.  Her colleagues, the administrators, and the school boards were wonderful. Best of all, the parents of her students valued education, expected their children’s best efforts, and were supportive of the school and the teachers.  If she had it to do over again, she would not hesitate.

Her dedication and commitment to teaching is exemplary. Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor, three $1,500 Barbara K. Vitt Scholarships will be available to Nemaha County students annually. The first scholarship recipients are Ellie Mady and Madison Lortscher of Nemaha Central High School, and Carson Cross of Centralia High School.

Ellie Mady is the daughter of Matthew and Jill Mady and plans to attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in elementary education. Madison Lortscher is the daughter of Brent and Linda Lortscher and plans to attend Kansas State University majoring in elementary education. Carson Cross is the son of Robert and Lynda Cross and plans to attend Kansas State University majoring in biology/pre-med.  

Congrats to the 2022-2023 Kansas FFA State Officers!

We look forward to your year of service! #ksffa

The 2022 Holton High School Honor Flight is on its way to Washington DC.   Thank you Veterans for your service to our country!  
 

The Nemaha County STEP Foundation is excited to announce the 2022 recipients of the August Bergman, M.D., Scholarship. August Bergman, M.D., has been a supporter of the local community foundation for many years. He previously established the Elizabeth Bergman Memorial Scholarship and gave generously to start the B&B Legacy (Challenge) Scholarship.

Scholarship recipients, receiving $1,000 each, are Hailey Wurtz and Taryn Ganstrom of Nemaha Central High School and Matthew Whittaker of Sabetha High School.

Hailey Wurtz is the daughter of Jerin and Stephanie Wurtz and plans to attend Kansas State University majoring in agribusiness and animal science. Taryn Ganstrom is the daughter of Jimmy and Laci Ganstrom. Taryn plans to attend Southwestern Community College then the University of Kansas majoring in kinesiology. Matthew Whittaker is the son of Douglas and Susanna Whittaker. He plans to attend Kansas State University, majoring in biology. Congratulations to the 2022 August Bergman, M.D., Scholarship recipients.

Royal valley rituals team made it state finals!  Top 5 in the state!