There are few better times to trout fish than during a light winter rain. Both trout and aquatic insects tend to be more active in low light, and cloudy conditions provide that setting over a longer part of the day. The fish are afforded better protection from aerial predators in low light, making them feed more confidently in the clear waters of a trout stream or lake.
PARK CITY – About a year ago, Avari Johnson began writing daily in her journal, “I will be a state champion.” The Leavenworth junior is going to need a new mantra. Johnson defeated Spring Hill sophomore Campbell Mermis 6-1 Thursday to win the 145-pound title at the Class 6-5A state championship tournament.
Rosemarie Holmes,87, passed away on February 17, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. at Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral will follow at 10:30 at the Funeral Chapel on Friday, March 3, 2023. Burial will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Elizabeth Louise Lewis, 88, Kansas City, KS, passed away Monday February 20, 2023. Mass will be held in commemoration on March 1 2023 at 10 am, a Rosary will precede Mass at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tonganoxie, KS. Elizabeth was born June 21, 1934 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of John and Margaret (Thomas)
Linda K. Caudle, devoted wife and beloved mother, 71, of Leavenworth passed away peacefully, Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born February 24, 1951, in Carlisle, Penn., to Reinsford and Viola (Apling) Oliver. Linda and her brother, David, traveled with family in Japan and Korea as their father was a soldier. She met and married her husband, SGM Dennis Caudle in June 1977. He preceded her in death in 2021. Linda and Dennis traveled four tours in Germany and one tour in Panama. Linda worked for the Department of Defense for over 44 years and received many awards. She also worked vigorously with the Lansing Memorial American Legion family #411 supporting and honoring our Active Duty and prior service veterans and their families as well as the community as a whole. She is survived by her son, Michael (Ashley); and grandchildren, Michele, Amelia, Rhys and Dax, all of Leavenworth. Services will be announced at a later date.
Patricia Mankins, 89, formerly of Leavenworth passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Services will be held at a later date.
Lansing’s bowling program had plenty to celebrate Wednesday at Crown Lanes. After the girls bowled a 2,834 to win the regional, the boys followed with a 3,150 to place second and also qualify for next week’s Class 5-1A state championship meet.
Pleasant Ridge senior Gage Darnley’s path to the Boys State Swimming and Diving Championships was neither straight nor narrow. To begin with, the Rams don’t have a swim team.