Boot Hill Museum directorship changes hands

The to-do list for Boot Hill Museum Director Lara Crotts is just as long today as it was when she began her tenure at the attraction more than 20 years ago, but she is confident she reached her goal. Crotts announced this week she would pass the directorial lamplight to Lyne Johnson on April 1 to follow her heart to her new husband’s home in Oklahoma.

DODGE CITY GLOBE

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DCCC: Men’s basketball caps historic season in Elite Eight of National Tournament

Dodge City men’s basketball team capped a historic season with a tough loss in the Elite Eight of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Hutchinson falling 92-74 to Northwest Florida State. The loss finishes the season at 30-5 for the Conquistadors as they cap a year filled with accomplishments including first KJCCC title since 2007, first Region VI title since 1982, and first trip to Hutchinson and National Tournament since 1974, while also setting a school record for wins in a single season with 30.

Communication is key to understanding the nature of the beast

For those who want to build confidence and balance in the saddle it is essential to overcome the challenges of poor communication, said 3i SHOW special presenter in horsemanship Kerry Kuhn. Over on the dirt side of the Western State Bank Expo Center, Kuhn spoke from experience to onlookers who would know that there is little difference between raising a child and rearing a horse.

‘Best of’ column blames it on the name

Dear Readers: Every year I step away from my column for two weeks to work on other creative projects. (Anyone interested in my personal essays and photographs can subscribe to my free newsletter: amydickinson.substack.com).

Top seed Kansas opens 50th NCAA with 83-56 win over TSU

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Remy Martin had 15 points and Christian Braun 14 as five players scored in double figures for top-seeded Kansas, and the Jayhawks opened their 50th NCAA Tournament with an 83-56 victory over Texas Southern on Thursday night.

Celebrate bake and take month this march

Whether you know you will be stress eating carbs during March Madness, have old bananas in the freezer you’ve been meaning to make into bread or just are looking to bring a smile to someone’s face, good things come to those who bake — especially in March! This month is designated as Bake and Take Month, and Kansas Wheat encourages all to use this opportunity to reconnect with others through a heartfelt, freshly-baked treat.

Don’t End Up Like This Guy

DON’T END UP LIKE THIS GUY: Mark Maier, a lineman with Wheatland Electric Co-Op in Garden City, demonstrates with dramatic effect what 8,000 volts of electricity looks like going through the human body for the benefit of 3i visitors to the Victory/Pioneer/Wheatland Electric Co-Op booth at the 3i show in the Western State Bank Expo Center.