Bird Hunting Memories and Kansas Wildlife News
The author recalls a 1986 87 upland bird season with dogs quail pheasants and duck hunts across Franklin and Greenwood counties including a prairie chicken trip in Greenwood and a family son’s first pheasant mallard and memories of friends. Also notes coyote carcass collection for Pittsburg State University and Kansas Fish and Game Commission budget tensions and governance questions with Governor Mike Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Ostmeyer
Kansas
State Fish and Game
Ringneck
Greenwood County
Fish and Game Boys
Hugh Dennis
Eureka
Ducks Unlimited
Richmond
Brown County
Kansas Fish and Game Commission
Topeka
Mike Hayden
Fish and Game
Bill Hanzlick
Hanzlick
Kansas Fish and Game
Union
Guy
Gatzemeyer earns Ottawa Athlete of the Week honor
Kansas City six foot seven forward Gatzemeyer scored 13 points in a 66-52 loss to Kansas Wesleyan and 18 in a 78-73 win over Sterling. He shot well, making four of five field goals and all five free throws against Wesleyan and four of five FGs with 10 of 12 free throws vs Sterling. Coach Hill praised his improvement and work ethic as he refines strengths and limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatzemeyer
Kansas City
Kansas Wesleyan
Braves
Sterling
Kansas Wesleyar
Ottawa University
Nick Totta
Lori Roberts
Lynn Madl
Lady Braves
Madl
Sonya Jackson
Ottawa High
Cyclones
DeeDee Lewis
Kansas
Bishop Miege
Blue Valley
QHL
Bill Crowley
Shawnee Mission East
Olathe North
Jason Maxwell
Cyclone
Miege
Steve Matney
OHS
Jennifer Hamman shines as Osage City upsets Wabaunsee
Jennifer Hamman, a 5-8 senior and all state hopeful, led Osage City Indians to a 52-46 road upset of Wabaunsee with 32 points, six rebounds and eight steals. Coach Kent Reed praised her clutch performance as Osage City rose to second in Class 3A. Other weekly standouts included Wellsville and Garnett players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamman
Wabaunsee
Indians
Osage
Kent Reed
Scott Moore
Wellsville
Spring Hill
Aaron Todd
Eagles
Prairie View
Thatcher Decker
Osage City
Rod Oswald
Diane Miller
Garnett
Lady Bulldogs
Louisburg
Kristy Wollen
Evan Doran
Bulldogs
Lyndon
Brett White
White City
Thad Thurston
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Hamilton
Mdcv
Tammy Ivey
Lady Trojans
Steve Olson
Pomona
Burlington
Waverly
Dennis Tyson
Olpe
Lisa Tyson
Marais Des Cygnes
Brian Piersol
Williamsburg
Crest
LeRoy
Mike Mallory
Panthers
Kelli Magrath
Panther
Sean Robbins
Osage City tops Lyndon in defensive Round-Robin opener
Osage City defeated Lyndon 49 to 42 as defense ruled the Round-Robin tournament opener at Lyndon High School. Osage City, now 7-3, led most of the game with Rod Oswald and Neil Plinsky scoring 10 each, while Lyndon’s Tom Custenborder led all scorers with 12. Lyndon falls to 1-9. both teams continue tournament play tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Osage City
LHS
Indians
Tigers
Nick Dawson
Dawson
Cially
Rod Oswald
Neil Plinsky
Mac Barnett
Tom Custenborder
Jeff Sturdy
Kickapoo Nation
Hiawatha
Burlington
Kickapoo
Plinsky
Barnett
Milter
Ramine
Lamond
Oxwald
Taylor
Totals
White
Sturdy
Kesselring
Sehnwidewind
Tomahawk Elson's Daylight Donnts-7 High 10 30
Mel Miller won two indoor track races at KU meet Lawrence in 11:52 for two miles and 5:31 for one mile in the 50 plus division. His two mile win continues a seven year streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomahawk Eldon
Donnts
M. Milton
B. Kresyman
D. Carswell
Peoples National Bank
Ramsey Printing
J. Keaton
Ottawa Maint
J. Morris
First National Bank
M. Farmer
Franklin Savings
B McAuley
P. Mason
V. Toumberlin
J. Aliis
Haley
A. Guyett
Melvin Miller
Pomona
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Sion
Miller
Ottawa Swim Club Sends Seven to Olathe Meet
Seven Ottawa Swim Club swimmers joined 330 competitors from 17 clubs at the Olathe Gator Swim Club hosted meet at Indian Trail Junior High. David Swearingen claimed multiple A and B time victories in 100 freestyle 50 free 200 free 100 breaststroke 100 back and 100 butterfly. Tina Fyle topped senior girls in 200 back and placed in other events. Becky Pyle added top finishes in 50 free and 200 breast with strong 100 back and 100 free times. others including Daniel Pyle Josh Turner Anne Dale Chris Turner contributed personal-best efforts. Ottawa Real Estate Warriors opened with an 8‑week indoor soccer season, beating Vortex 7‑2 as Mathews and Smith scored twice each and Lucas, O’Toole, Nearmyer added goals or assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Swim Club
Olathe
Olathe Gator Swim Club
Indian Trail
David Swearingen
Tina Fyle
Becky Pyle
Daniel Pyle
Josh Turner
Anne Dale
Chris Turner
Ottawa Real Estate Warriors
Vortex
Mark Mathews
Dave Smith
Ottawa
Parish Lucas
Ozzie Brito
John O'Toole
Mathews
Dana Nearmyer
Lucas
Dusty Asbury
Warriors
Sean Platt
Karl Ingram
Greg Fields
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin County
Dennis
Johnny Ray
Ray
Wcos
Pittsburg State University
Streyer
Scott Gatzemeyer
Steve Hill
Scott
Jennifer
Jennifer Hamman
Osage City High School
TODDY
M. Frizzell
Litwin
D. Heckman
Croucher
M. Guyett
S. Gage
Gibbons Auto Salvage
Rick H
Durck
Leadbetter's
Hull
J. Heckert
Herb H
K. Spears
D. Katzer
GUY & Mae's Tavern
A. Carey
M. Barber
C. GiNett
Judy
B. Flory
Waymire’s
G. HobBs
G. Trammell
Pizza Shack
C. Fritts
Outsiders
J. Honeywell
Repair Center
R. Miller
C. Sherman
Green Acres
L. Devin
Dairy Queen North
C. Hayden
Gutter Busters
P. Milter
J. Gregg
Guys & Dolls Kings & Queens
J. Nielsen
M. Neill
Michael
J. Michael
M. Stine
13Th Streeters
D. Everson
C. Hettler
Dingalings
P. Potter
D. Potter
THE
Lucky Strikers
P. Rickabaugh
W. Dengel
Sm Trek
ZA Cinemas
Paul Hogan
Golden Child
Eddimurphy
Aeron
Ores
Bae
Internal Revenue Man
First National Bank For
Didest Bank
By Ace Reid
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