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Ten-Year-Old Chase Boy Completes 50-Mile Ruck With Father
STERLING—Rucking is simply walking or hiking with a weighted rucksack or backpack. It is a great way to get in shape or to challenge oneself. Hunter Morgan of Chase, a member of Dominion Ministries, a non-church-related men’s outdoor ministry, plans events such as a ruck march to lift up husbands, fathers, and sons to make them better men. When Hunter decided to take on the 75 Hard Challenge, followed by a 50-mile ruck, his ten-year-old son, David, wanted in on the action, too. Both committed to the 75-day fitness challenge that requires one to follow a diet, complete two 5-minute workouts daily, drink a gallon of water daily, read ten pages of a book, and take progress pictures. After completing the Challenge, they set off for their long brisk walk through central Kansas. Hunter planned the ruck route beginning eight miles southwest to Sterling, going through Lyons, approaching Marquette, and ending at one of the Morgans’ favorite places, Kanopolis Lake. David’s rucksack weighed about ten pounds and included three sandwiches, one Cliff bar, a Nature Valley Crunch Oats & Honey bar, an extra pair of shoes, an extra headlamp, extra pair of socks, two bottles of water, and a bottle of pickle juice. The Morgans and three other men started their ruck early on a Friday evening, so a big chunk of the trek was overnight. The group completed the 50-mile ruck at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at Kanopolis. (KSN News)
Governor Kelly Signs Bill Naming Official State Land Fossil
TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 3, a bipartisan bill that designates the Silvisaurus Condrayi as the official state land fossil. The Silvisaurus is the only known dinosaur from the Dakota Formation in Kansas. It was a medium- sized, four-egged, armored plant eater, and its remains were discovered by a rancher in Ottawa County in 1955. “Designating this state fossil helps educators further demonstrate Kansas’ relevance to eras long before the founding of the United States,” Governor Kelly said. The public can view the fossils of this dinosaur at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum. (WIBW)
Hays Music Teacher to Be Inducted Into Kansas Teacher Hall Of Fame
HAYS—Gloria Blackwell has been a vocal music teacher for 48 years, 26 of those with the Hays School District. Blackwell was honored at the Hays USD 489 school board meeting with the announcement that she will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on June 3rd in Dodge City. Anita Scheve, Wilson Elementary School Principal, nominated Blackwell for the honor, stating that Blackwell is a passionate advocate for arts education across the state. In 1977, the first state Hall of Fame Teachers was established in Dodge City, and since its inception, more than 450 exemplary educations have been inducted into the organization. Inductees must meet the highest of standards, including evidence of outstanding teaching, positive interactions with students and parents, and qualities that set them apart from other educators, such as a willingness to share ideas by conducting workshop classes, involvement in community activities, and a philosophy education that is a positive example for others. (Hays Post)
Green Bay Packer Pulled Over In Central Kansas
GREAT BEND—An officer who helped with a Pawnee County traffic enforcement activity on Wednesday, April 12th, was surprised when he found Green Bay Packer Rudy Ford in a vehicle he pulled over. The Great Bend Police Department said its K-9 teams were helping with the enforcement activity.
As the day progressed Officer Taylor Reed stopped a vehicle for a minor violation and found that Ford, a defensive back for the Green Bay Packers, was the driver. The GBPD did not say if Ford was ticketed, though he did pose for a picture with the officer. (KSNW)
