UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 2, 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION FOR HAMILTON COUNTY
With 34% of the voters turning out plus 13 provisional ballots, here are the results from Hamilton County.
Constitutional Amendment
YES 244
NO 195
For United States Senate
Republican:
Joan Farr 51
Jerry Moran 319
Democratic:
Mike Andra 5
Paul Buskirk 8
Mark R. Holland 9
Robert Klingenberg 4
Michael Soetaert 2
Patrick Wiesner 1
For United States House of Representatives, 1st District
Republican: Tracey Mann, 345
Democratic: James “Jimmy” Beard 27
Governor/Lt. Governor
Republican:
Arlyn Briggs / Lance Berland 65
Derek Schmidt / Katie Sawyer 286
Democratic:
Richard S. Karnowski / Barry J. Franco 1
Laura Kelly/David Toland 36
Secretary of State
Republican:
Mike Brown 227
Scott J Schwab 125
Democratic:
Jeanna Repass 28
Attorney General
Republican:
Kris Kobach 207
Tony Mattivi 49
Kellie Warren 111
Democratic: Chris Mann 29
State Treasurer
Republican:
Steven Johnson 194
Caryn Tyson 131
Democratic: Lynn W Rogers 31
Commissioner of Insurance
Republican: Vicki Schmidt 323
Democratic: Kiel Corkran 27
For Kansas House of Representatives, 124th District
Republican: David Younger 335
State Board of Education 5:
Republican:
Jean Clifford 284
Cathy Hopkins 74
COUNTY & TOWNSHIP OFFICES
County Commissioner, District 1
Republican: Michael W. Lewis 78
County Commissioner, District 4
Republican: Nikki Schwerdfeger 37
County Commissioner, District 5
Republican:
Andy Coleman 83
Trey Schmidt 15
Coolidge Precinct Committeewoman
Republican: Nikki Schwerdfeger 12
Kendall Precinct Committeeman
Republican: Michael W. Lewis 11
Kendall Precinct Committeewoman
Republican: Nancy Lewis 10
Liberty Precinct Committeeman
Republican: Randall C. Braddock 9
Liberty Precinct Committeewoman
Republican: Audrey M. Braddock 9
Medway Precinct Committeeman
Republican: Keith A. Puckett 14
Medway Precinct Committeewoman
Republican: Linda E. Puckett 14
Richland Precinct Committeeman
Republican: Terry L. Boy 10
Richland Precinct Committeewoman
Republican: Agatha C. Boy 10
All other precincts had no candidate up for election.
NEWS
Phillippy Joins Younger Law Firm
“When you’re looking for a firm, a lot of people are inclined to go to the big flashy advertising firms, but with any ultimately service-oriented profession, it’s nice to have someone you can see if you need to,” said Christopher. Christopher Phillippy,... [More]
Blue Sky Bookkeeping Open For Business
Blue Sky Bookkeeping Services is open for business at 105 N Main Street, Syracuse, Kansas. Nicole Salm, a bookkeeper for over 12 years, decided to open a storefront on Main Street in Syracuse. She purchased the building in the middle of March when she and husband, Justin... [More]
SCOULAR DONATION HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY NEED
In the last year with food prices and inflation rising, food pantries are being strained more and more. According to Lora Horton, the need outweighs the product. "Right now we are okay but we could always use more. With COVID money, we received monthly boxes of commodities.... [More]
ANNUAL TOURNAMENT BRINGS BUSINESS TO AREA AND CROWNS LOCAL CHAMPIONS
The annual two day Syracuse Youth Athletics Association basketball tournament was held last weekend, and it was great for the community businesses. Black Bison Pub owner Janet Thomeczek said, "It did so much for our business. We haven't had a weekend like that since Christmas!"... [More]
LOCAL KSU ALUMNI GROWS KS BILL SNYDER WHEAT
Retired Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder was honored at a luncheon on March 14 at the Kansas Wheat Alliance (KWA) headquarters, Manhattan. While one would think the talk might have been about football, Coach Snyder was responding to the honor of the naming of a hard... [More]
FFA - MAKING THEIR MARK
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Creed begins, "I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds." Our local FFA chapter is putting that into practice with building, giving, learning, and partnering with the community. The Local FFA... [More]
King Completes 2,000 EagleMed Flights
McVey added, “Western Kansas is fortunate to have a nurse as intelligent, dedicated, and kind as Patty King, I sincerely hope Patty makes 2000 more flights, she is truly one-of-a-kind.” As adults, we ask young children what they want to be when they grow up,... [More]
RAGING FIRE BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
The call came across the radios of a fire in northwest Hamilton County, near County Road L and 7. Fire trucks raced through town, sirens blaring. Farmers loaded up water trailers, tractors, disks, and a community banded together to help save Daryle Lewis home as well as keep... [More]
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- SHS ALUMNI RETURNS TO WESTERN KS
- Schwieterman Wins YFR Award
- A NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY COMES TO SYRACUSE
- Maria's Family Restaurant
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- STULTZ: AMERICAN IMPLEMENT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
- A Look Inside
- Baker All American Cheerleader
OPINIONS
Broken People
I had a pretty good weekend! My daughter did well in her livestock showing, she played a piece by Bach in a piano recital. My greatest accomplishment was backing up the trailer at the barn. For some of you that is no big deal. But my fear is so great that I don't think... [More]
It's Okay To Fall Apart Sometimes
It's May! I had a rough end of April. And a lot of it was public. Some people ask why? Many people choose to keep it inside and put on a public face. I cannot. However I choose to use this challenge/gift for the good. When my daughter showed livestock this weekend, she... [More]
Reach down and lift someone up
I got out of my comfort zone last week and attended a publishing conference in Colorado Springs. I had anxiety going in wondering what it would be like. My fears fell apart and I was pleasantly surprised and relieved to have made the journey. I learned a tremendous amount.... [More]
Gratitude and Change
I am writing this as the western Kansas winds blow and gust. The trees shake. I hear the howling which makes it sound colder than it is. I am about to leave for a couple days to a publishing conference in Colorado Springs. I am leaving my family midweek to figure it all out... [More]
Zen and the Art of Life
Happy Thursday! Looks like temperatures will be in the upper eighties and sunny this weekend. Exciting for many who want to get out and enjoy the weekend, less exciting when you are looking for rain in the forecast. Interesting isn't it how we view our circumstances? Something... [More]
Everything's Gonna Be Alright
It's April. April showers bring May flowers. Showers are forecasted later this week. Nice gentle rains are always welcome here. I had a phone call with a woman who ended the conversation saying, "I appreciate your candor." I had to laugh. I am not the best at many... [More]
Surrender
I was struggling this past week as I remembered my parents anniversary, however short was March 31. And I remembered how they couldn't communicate or get through the hard times. As I was growing up I often heard my father say, "Everyone you meet turns to %$^#." I will let... [More]
A Dynamic Shift
It's spring! Our lambs are in the barn, there is more daylight, and we are in the last nine weeks of the school year. I am my usual self - exhausted, excited, and overwhelmed with things that need done. At one of the community meetings I attend, someone mentioned... [More]
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SPORTS
STATE GOLF RESULTS
State golf on Monday had the Varsity Bulldogs miss playing in the finals as a team by one stroke. They finished seventh out of twelve teams. On Day 1, Brody Keller shot a 92 missing day two by two strokes. Ian Brummett shot a 95, Mason Scott and Johnny TeVelde shot... [More]
JH BASKETBALL WINS
Junior High Boys Basketball A, B, and C teams travelled to Elkhart on Monday, November 21. The A team won 41-34, B team won 26-21, and C team lost to Elkhart 13-20. Head Coach Vance Keller said, “Elkhart was a tough win for both the A and B teams but both grinded... [More]
LADY BULLDOGS BORDER WARS CHAMPIONS!!
The Lady Bulldogs were undefeated during the Border Wars, defeating Eads on Friday, 42-7 and Walsh on Saturday 62-5, bringing their record to 3-1. But the winner wasn’t announced until Tuesday evening. Syracuse Athletic Director Josh Johnson explained, “It came down... [More]
JH Basketball Season Underway with JH Boys sweeping Lakin
Monday night at home at the Herndon Gym, the Junior High boys swept Lakin! Head coach Vance Keller said, “We’re a young team with only six eighth graders and 12 seventh graders. We’ve had six total that started the season with injuries so we haven’t had... [More]
Senior Night Volleyball
Three Syracuse High School volleyball seniors were honored on Tuesday, October 5, during the volleyball tournament at Syracuse. Kaetlin Thomeczek, daughter of Joe and Dami Thomeczek has played volleyball since the third grade, playing with Syracuse Youth Activities Association... [More]
HS Track
Head coach Steve Navarro said, “The coaching staff has really enjoyed working with this group of kids this year. They have been putting in hard work despite some less than stellar conditions for practice and meets. We are excited to see what they can do now that we are... [More]
SHS SPORTS WRAP UP
Baseball: The Bulldogs faced the Goodland Cowboys at home on Thursday, April 8, losing game one, 2-22 and game two, 1-17. Head Coach Dustin Doze said the Bulldogs really struggled throwing strikes again and they had too many errors. We need to clean things up if we want to... [More]
Spring Sports Start
One year ago, athletes and coaches were beginning practice for their spring sport, some practicing during spring break, others enjoying the break from school. Soon they found out their break was extended a week, some with great joy, others with apprehension. Then came the unfortunate... [More]
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OBITUARIES
Eva Grace Phillips
A Funeral Service for Holly, Colorado resident, Eva Grace Phillips will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Eva Grace will be held from 4:00 p.m.... [More]
Judy Crum
Judy Crum, 82, of Federal Heights, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024 at St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, Colorado. She passed in peace, surrounded by her loved ones. Judy Kay (Matkin) Crum was born on March 17, 1942 in Flora, Illinois to... [More]
Ed Crum
Graveside services for Ed Crum will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024. Per Ed's request there will be no visitation. Edward Dean Crum was born on July 31, 1949 in Lamar, Colorado to Clifford and Lucille (Frazer) Crum.... [More]
Jimmy Ray Dowell
Jimmy Ray Dowell, 73, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas with his family by his side. Jim was Born on September 2nd 1950 to Charlie and Gaylene (Schockey) Dowell of Syracuse Kansas. He married Loveta (Lindsey) on August 13, 1972... [More]
William “Bob” Crum
Graveside services for Holly, Colorado resident, Bob Crum will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Holly Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided by Holly VFW Post #4281. Per Bob’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.... [More]
Erma Westblade
Erma Baker Westblade, 95, of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 26, 1929, in McClure, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles K. Baker and Lillie (Lepley) Baker. On August 14, 1965, she... [More]
Diane Bever
Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Diane Bever will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Diane... [More]
Richard S. Everett
Richard S. Everett, age 80, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home in Johnson, Kansas. He was born on February 15, 1944, in Dalhart, Texas, the son of Gerald Thomas and Elizabeth (Rawlins) Everett. Richard grew up in Clayton, New Mexico, where he graduated from high school.... [More]
More Obituaries
- Shaun Frieary
- Harold Richard Grinstead
- Lucile Koenig
- Ron Seybert
- Robert Wagner
- Dallas Wayne McNitt
- John “Butch” McCracken
- Raymond Walters
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