Japheth Rutoh, 10, may never have sat atop a bulldozer, but it’s not for lack of imagination.
The fourth-grader’s depiction of the giant-sized machine was drawn to a T, including its tread belt, smoke stack and front-and back-end loaders.
Japheth’s crayon drawing was awarded honorable mention among fourth-graders from across the state. Japheth represented Allen County in the annual Safety Poster Program competition sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau. The competition’s goal is to instill safe practices around large equipment.
Written above Japtheth’s bulldozer is the admonition, “Always Turn Off Heavy Equipment!”
Japheth said he likes to draw, but ranks reading as his favorite pasttime. The “Harry Potter” series is his favorite.
He also enjoys playing basketball and soccer.
Japheth said he likes learning. His teacher is Mary Ann Regehr at Lincoln Elementary School in Iola.
He is the son of Sarah and Luka Kapkiai.
