TSnews 5-19-22

Good luck, graduates!

Ten local high schools held graduations between Wednesday and Sunday, and TSnews has photos from all of them.

Please turn to Pages A8-A10 to see highlights from the commencements.

Subscribers can see even more photos online at tsnews.com. To start a new subscription or to gain online access for an existing subscription, call us at 316-5400500.

Be sure to pick up the May 26 edition, which will have our annual Salute to Seniors keepsake. It will have senior photos, awards and scholarships, and more graduation photos.

Everybody’s grandpa Watch D.O.G. becomes a favorite at Rex Elementary

By Michelle Leidy-Franklin TSnews mfranklin@tsnews.com

HAYSVILLE – Bob Frazier has become somewhat of a local celebrity at Rex Elementary School in Haysville.

Fondly referred to by students as Grandpa Bob, Frazier began volunteering for the Watch D.O.G.S program at the school after some prodding from computer technology teacher Kelly Kennedy.

“I grew up living next to him,” said Kennedy. “I thought he’d be a good person to help with the program. I nudged him a bit and that’s all it took.”

Watch D.O.G.S. is a national program that puts fathers and father figures from the community in schools to help volunteer time to guide students and provide extra security. Volunteers patrol hallways and parking lots, and assist students during class and lunch.

Frazier initially volunteered for one full day each week. When another volunteer could not make his scheduled day, Frazier jumped in and he realized he could dedicate more time to helping students.

He now is at the school three

See GRANDPA, Page A7

Larkin resigns as Goddard mayor

News report raised ethics concerns about fundraising

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

GODDARD – Hunter Larkin, Goddard city council member and mayor, resigned from his role as the city’s mayor during Monday night’s regular city council meeting.

The news comes in the wake of a Wichita Eagle report that raised questions about possible ethics violations regarding fundraising for Larkin’s campaign for the Kansas House of Representatives. Larkin has filed to challenge longtime incumbent Joe Seiwert of Pretty Prairie in the 101st House District. Both are Republicans and would face off in the August primary. As of Monday, the Kansas Secretary of State’s website did not show any Democratic candidates for that seat.

At Monday’s meeting, Larkin read a statement announcing his decision to resign as mayor. He did not resign from his role as a city council member, but said he was stepping away from the bench for a while.

“I would like to make a statement in regards to this last weekend’s news article,” Larkin said. He said that it can be hard to tame the “political beast,” adding that “...public perception is important to me.”

He continued: “The people of Goddard need to know where my heart is as I have the best interest of them in mind.

“This also gives me a good opportunity to focus on the statehouse race.”

After finishing his statement, Larkin turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Larry Zimmerman and then left the meeting. It was not clear how long Larkin intends to be away from the bench.

With Larkin’s resignation as mayor, Zimmerman becomes Goddard’s new mayor. Council members voted unanimously to accept Larkin’s resignation as mayor.

Zimmerman addressed the

See LARKIN, Page A7

Contributed photo

Bob Frazier, also known as Grandpa Bob, gets a hug from a trio of students at Rex Elementary School in Haysville. The volunteer has become something of a celebrity among the students.

See Puzzle Answers on Page B9

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Hahn

Gerald “Jerry” Hahn, 60 years old, of Garden Plain passed away peacefully on May 10, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Jerry grew up in Garden Plain, a town he loved and never left. Jerry worked at Eck Monument for many years and enjoyed farming with his Dad and family. Jerry will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Jerry was preceded by his father, Frank Hahn. He is survived by his wife, Janie (Hutchinson); children, Nathan and Anna Hahn, Shane and Kami Hahn, and Jaclyn and Ken Walker; grandchildren Isaac, Dawson, and Aiden; mother, Angela; and siblings Virginia, Ruth, Jim, and Mary.

Family visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at Wulf-Ast Mortuary in Garden Plain. Recitation of the Rosary was said at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Garden Plain. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 13, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made to Knights of Columbus #2937, 615 N. Main, Garden Plain, KS 67050, or to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202

Area news

Alert sirens to be tested Monday

SEDGWICK COUNTY

– The outdoor warning system test conducted every Monday at noon will sound a bit different this Monday at noon.

Sedgwick County Emergency Management will test the “attack” function of the outdoor warning system on May 23. This system and most systems like it, have an “alert” function for severe weather (which is a steady tone), and an “attack” function for enemy attack, air raids or other threats of that nature (which is a rise and fall).

Sedgwick County Emergency Communications celebrated the 70th anniversary of the first-ever air raid siren test in Wichita and Sedgwick County at the end of April 2022. For a review of the siren’s history and the functions of the Sedgwick County Warning Systems, visit https://youtu.be/lOQqOGmFFXU.

In light of recent damaging weather and as a

Anniversary Bailey 50th Anniversary

Tony and Maureen Porter Bailey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 26 with a card shower. Cards can be mailed to 450 S. Third St., Clearwater, KS 67026.

Friendship Meals Menu

Following is next week’s menu for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels.

Monday: Ham and beans, potatoes and onions, parslied carrots, mixed fruit, cornbread, milk.

reminder, it is important for everyone to have the same expectations when it comes to outdoor warning devices, commonly referred to as tornado sirens.

First, the sirens are not meant to be heard indoors. The devices are in place to warn people who are outside, away from radio and TV, that something bad is happening and they need to get inside, turn on local media, and find out what is going on. That means, for most people, the sirens are not meant to be a primary means of receiving an alert. They serve as a backup to one of the primary methods.

To report a non-functioning outdoor warning device, email sirens@ sedgwick.gov.

Multiple phone apps are available to provide weather alerts, and most can be set to your home or to your current location. The Sedgwick County Government app sends out weather-related notifications.

Park event to focus on wellness

Annual Wellness in the Park is Tuesday in Wichita

WICHITA – The annual Wellness in the Park will be held 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita.

The event celebrates Older Americans Month and is sponsored by the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. You can

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learn about resources and programs that better your overall wellness. Admission is free, and healthy snacks will be provided. There will be live yoga and fitness demonstrations, local wellness vendors, do-it-yourself art class and more.

The address for Sedgwick County Park is 6501 W. 21st St. N. in Wichita. The Sunflower Shelter is located on the other side of the park, near the 13th Street entrance.

Items for the Transitions page – obituaries, card showers and wedding, engagement, anniversary, birthday and birth announcements – are due by 3:00pm Friday for next week’s paper. Call 316-540-0500 or email classifieds@tsnews.com to submit your item.

Tuesday: Oven fried fish, macaroni and cheese, spinach, strawberries, roll, milk.

Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, broccoli, pears, garlic bread, blueberry crisp, milk.

Thursday: Chicken fajita salad, Mexican rice, pineapple, cinnamon roll, milk.

Friday: Swedish steak, baked potato, mixed greens salad, applesauce, roll, milk.

Argonia: Meals are served at the Argonia Housing Authority, 110 W. Cherry. To register for a meal, call 620-435-6806.

Cheney: Meals are served at the Cheney Senior Center, 516 N. Main. To register for a meal, call 316-542-3721.

Clearwater: Meals are served at the Clearwater Community and Senior Center, 921 E. Janet. To register for a meal, call 620-584-2332.

Conway Springs: Meals are served at the Conway Springs Community Center, 310 W. Spring. To register for a meal, call 620-456-2933.

Haysville: Meals are served at the Haysville Senior Center, 160 E. Karla. To register for a meal, call 316-529-5903.

Community Calendar

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Students from EHS attended

Goddard students attend BPA national conference

Goddard High School

Business Professionals of America traveled to the National Leadership Conference held in Dallas, Texas on May 4-8. Students from Goddard High School who qualified for national competition were: Remington Derksen, Clayton Esser, Victor Lichtenfelt, Riley Scoggin, Korey Stanley, Oscar Valencia, and Andrew Vincent. The group took

placed fourth, Derksen placed eighth, and Stanley placed ninth in the web design competition. Lichtenfelt, Valencia, and Esser earned industry recognized certifications while at the conference. Students participated in several other competitions, with many placing in the top 25 percent of the participants in those competitions.

“I was very proud of all of our national qualifiers.

Conference gives students a chance to meet others from many states across the U.S. like themselves who enjoy academic competition and career technical classes.”

Students from Eisenhower High School who placed at the nationals were Bright Hilyard, Mia Krause, Jian Wen Wang and Brent Crites. Hilyard placed second in both Microsoft Access certification and da

Show to benefit Kunze car

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

The annual Deputy Robert Kunze Memorial Car Show will take place on Saturday. The show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bishop Carroll High School, 8101 W. Central, Wichita.

systems. Several others placed in the top 25.

“The kids did an outstanding job representing EHS,” said Eisenhower business teacher Kristin Salazar.

Goddard also enjoyed a trip to the Dallas Aquarium and a short afternoon at Six Flags over Texas while on the trip. Conference highlights included trading pins with students from other states, a short

cowboy games, a chance to

The car show is being held to raise money for the restoration of a 1966 Pontiac GTO that Kunze owned. He was going to restore it with his daughter and eventually give it to her. He had just started the restoration process when he was killed in the line of duty in September 2018 in western Sedgwick County, a few miles north of Garden Plain.

Kunze was responding to a suspicious person call near the intersection of North 295th Street West and West 21st Street North when he was shot by a man in a stolen vehicle. The suspect shot Kunze and the officer returned fire killing the suspect before succumbing to his own injuries.

Kunze and his family were living in the Milton area in northwest Sumner County at the time of his death.

The GR-RRR8’R Wichita GTO club is now handling the restoration process with assistance of many volunteers, including Farrell’s Body Shop in rural Cheney. The car will be on display at the show.

Donations may be made to support the restoration. Contact Sam Nance at 316-264-1887 or jbhnance@hotmail. com.

Any donation to the project will get your car into the show, as well as a commemorative dash plaque and lunch. Spectators will be admitted free.

Last year, Nance told TSnew that the restoration is taking the car down to its very bones.

“It’s going to be a total frame-off restoration,” Nance explained. The car will undergo restoration work all the way down to the frame.

“It will always be the ‘Kunze car,’” he said.

The project will take at least 1-2 years, which is actually very fast when it comes to car restorations. Nance said five years is usually considered fast, and 10 years is common if a person is doing most of the work on their own.

Chamber to bring back Celebrate Cheney

By Paul Rhodes TSnews prhodes@tsnews.com

CHENEY – Saturday, May 28, will be a busy day on Main Street in Cheney as the Cheney Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the Cheney Fire Department during the Fire Department Car Show.

The Fire Department Car Show will line up along a big stretch of Main Street, and the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free bounce house and a photo booth, along with shaved ice to purchase. Events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chamber officials noted that this will serve as a way to bring back Celebrate Cheney, which was an annual event before the pandemic.

Chamber members discussed the celebration at their regular monthly meeting last week. The Chamber also noted that it will be partnering with Citizens State Bank to provide a free community shred event that morning from 10 a.m. to noon.

The shred event will be held across from Citizens State Bank. There will be a five box limit.

Throughout the day, Chamber members will be volunteering at the various events, including the car show. For more information, email cheneychamber@gmail.com.

In other business at

last week’s meeting, the Chamber:

•Heard introductions from Cheney High School students of the month. Scholarship winners also were introduced for the Cheney Chamber Scholarship and the Cheney Foundation Scholarship.

• Noted several other events happening in May, including Garage Sale Days May 19-21, and the citywide cleanup May 28.

• Noted that new sidewalks on South Main will be finishing up in the next few weeks.

• Heard a report from Cheney Recreation on programs and activities going on this summer.

•Heard a report from the School District on end of the school year activities, and facility improvements that will be happening this summer.

Superintendent David Grover thanked Chamber members for their support during his recent recuperation.

• Approved participation in the Progress Edition that will be published later this year by Times-Sentinel Newspapers.

• Introduced several visitors at the meeting, including a new roofing company, Top Notch Roofing, a new real estate agent at Farm and Home Realty, and staff members from the Eck Insurance Agency.

• Updated Chamber committee lists.

the Dallas national competition for Business Professionals of America. Business instructor Kristin Salazar said the students did an outstanding job representing their school at the competition.

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The City of Clearwater held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new shelters that have been constructed at the city park. Mayor Burt Ussery gave a short speech in front of a good-sized crowd that gathered to watch. He thanked all those involved and cut the ribbon commemorating the opening of the shelters to the public.

Three new shelters are in at the city park in Clearwater. The shelters are now open for reservations. The first event at the shelters took place last Satruday. Contributed photo

Goddard affirms 183rd Street project

By Nancy D. Borst TSnews

GODDARD – The Goddard City Council reaffirmed its commitment to improvements to the intersection of 183rd Street West and US-54 Highway as part of business at Monday’s regular meeting.

The meeting began with the resignation of Hunter Larkin from his role as mayor (see more on Page 1). Vice mayor Larry Zimmerman presided over the remainder of the meeting after Larkin left the building.

The Kansas Department of Transportation and the city have an agreement to construct a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) on the highway to allow entry to the Genesis Sports Complex now being built. That agreement also will include adding dedicated right and left turn lanes on 183rd Street at the highway, both northbound and southbound. There also will be a pedestrian walkway from 183rd to the RCUT, which will allow pedestrian crossing of the highway.

City engineer Harlan Foraker said the total estimated cost of the project is $1,093,328. The city has agreed to pay $202,450 as its share, with KDOT funding the rest of the

cost. KDOT asked the city to confirm its commitment, which prompted Monday’s action. The city has budgeted this expense in the 2022-23 capital improvement budget.

Community development director Micah Scoggan brought a proposed ordinance to the council changing how the city issues licenses to sell fireworks for July 4. The ordinance was prompted in part by questions from some organizations who are not allowed to sell fireworks under current city code, which restricts such sales to locations where retail sales are permitted.

The proposed ordinance allowed exceptions to include institutions such as schools, places of worship, colleges and non-profits. It also increased the number of annual permits from six to 15 and did away with the requirement that anyone selling fireworks be sponsored by a non-profit organization.

But council member Sarah Leland said she was concerned that the proposed ordinance could hurt the community’s non-profits who depend on fireworks proceeds to do their charitable work.

Leland proposed modifying the ordinance to allow the additional locations

but limit the total number of permits to eight and continue the requirement of sponsorship by a non-profit. The council approved the amended ordinance.

A representative from the upcoming Summerball Showdown made a presentation about the baseball tournament, to be played Aug. 3-7 at the Genesis Sports Complex. The tournament was requesting $15,000 in city funding to help promote the event. The tournament hopes to attract 32 teams in its second year in Goddard. The council decided to table the matter until its next meeting for further discussion. In other business, the council:

• Held a hearing on an environmental code violation at 411 North Craig but tabled any action for 30 days to allow the property owner to clean up the site.

• Approved the purchase of a new liquid polymer blending system at a cost of $9,750. The blending system is needed at the wastewater treatment facility to help create the appropriate consistency of sludge from biosolids. The current system is no longer functioning appropriately.

• Approved an ordi-

nance amending building design standards; specifically, requiring the sides of any metal business or storage buildings facing a city street to have a façade of either stone, brick, stucco or other approved materials covering that side.

• Accepted petitions and authorized resolutions for infrastructure improvements to the Trail’s End Addition Phase I as follows: water transmission, $399,000; water distribution, $987,000; sanitary sewer lift station and forced main, $786,000; sanitary sewer, $878,000; paving and sidewalks, $1,853,000; storm water drainage, $1,433,000. The property owners will pay for all of these improvements. The only funding from the city at large will be $100,000 to upsize to a 12-inch water main that also will allow for future development.

• Approved minutes from two special meetings, on May 2 and May 5. Both meetings consisted of executive sessions with the city attorney. One meeting also included Rodney Steven, who is building the Genesis Sports Complex. No action was taken at either meeting.

• Appointed Connie Brake to serve on the Goddard Public Library board of directors.

Cheney approves $331,000 for street construction

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

CHENEY – Cheney City

Council members have approved spending $331,000 for street maintenance in 2022.

Council members spent some time discussing the bids as wells as potential reconstruction of several stretches of city streets.

In the past, city staff have handled much of the street work. However, equipment problems and a shortage of staff members led the city to look at farming out that work.

Much of the city’s agenda was actually postponed to the June meeting. The council had five different agenda items related to the Greens at Cherry Oaks, including sanitary sewer and water distribution improvements, paving and the issuance of general obligation temporary notes.

Haysville Hustle heading to wellness event with free rides

HAYSVILLE – Free rides are being offered to the Wellness in the Park event, set for May 24 at Sedgwick County Park in the Sunflower Shelter.

Haysville area residents can sign up for a free ride from the Haysville Senior Center. Departure time is 12:30 p.m. the day of the event, which runs 1-4 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 316529-5903 to schedule a ride or with questions.

Pickups from home will require the normal $2 charge per trip.

Wellness in the Park is sponsored by the Central Plains Area Agency

on Aging, and is being held to celebrate Older Americans Month. You can learn about resources and programs that better your overall wellness. Admission is free, and healthy snacks will be provided. There will be live yoga and fitness demonstrations, local wellness vendors, and do-it-yourself art class and more. You can drive yourself to the event, too. The address for Sedgwick County Park is 6501 W. 21st St. N. in Wichita. The Sunflower Shelter is located on the other side of the park, near the 13th Street entrance.

New city hours in Haysville

HAYSVILLE – New hours are now in effect for Haysville City Hall and Haysville Public Works. Going forward, the hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday.

City Hall also will be open until 7 p.m. one Tuesday per month. Those dates will be June 7, July 12, Aug 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. The new hours went into effect this week.

Think: GREEN

However, a letter of credit was not provided prior to the meeting, which necessitated putting off any action on the various agenda items. In other business:

• Council members approved Mayor Phil Mize’s appointments to the planning commission.

Melanie Block and Bret Albers were approved for additional terms, while Deanna Williams and Tyler Cramer were approved for new terms. All terms are for three years.

• Council members also approved staff appointments for 2022-23. They include city administrator and city clerk Danielle Young, police chief Kenneth Winter, fire chief Jerry Peitz, city attorney Austin Parker, municipal judge Harold Flaigle, city prosecutor Brandon Ritcha, city treasurer Roger Brown, police lieutenant Michael

Inlow, full-time police officers Grant Cook, Shannon Heath, Bryan Tuxhorn and Amos Becker, and part-time officers Danny McDorman, David Ohlde, Andrew Allen, Chris Becker, Mike Satterlee and Carrie Phelps.

• The council gave its approval to sell one of the newly platted lots along Santa Fe for $15,000. The council heard that Grady Laverentz of Precision Plumbing is interested in purchasing the new lot just to his south. The adjacent property located along the next Santa Fe lot to the east declined to purchase the Santa Fe lot for $30,000. The council then discussed how to proceed with selling that lot.

• The council approved the consent agenda with no comments or questions.

• Revenue at Cherry

Oaks Golf Course is up $66,000 year-to-date over 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The Cheney High School FFA will again run a fireworks tent inside Cheney city limits.

• Council members opted to not replace their chairs in the council chambers, despite the fact that the chairs are 21 years old and some do not work properly anymore. The city had recently received an offer for new chairs at $375 each. The same chairs cost just $250 a year ago.

• The council and city staff held a workshop after the regular city council meeting to begin preparations for the city’s 2023 budget, which will have to be approved this summer.

Kids Day was more than OK

Cheney Lake Association/Contributed photos

The annual OK Kids Day at Cheney State Park was held on Saturday. The event is hosted by the Cheney Lake Association and by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

LEFT: A young girl shows off her face painting, which was one of may activities offered at OK Kids Day. After a free lunch, the youth had a chance to try their hands at fishing.

MIDDLE: Miss Kansas Taylor Clark was on hand to pose for photos and mingle with attendees.

TOP RIGHT: Small children use empty buckets as drums during a session with Miss Kansas Taylor Clark, who joined them on her drum set.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A representative from the group Scales and Tails shows off a snake as part of a wildlife presentation.

City gives townships a break on fire protection rates

By Paul Rhodes TSnews prhodes@tsnews.com

CONWAY SPRINGS –

Members of the Conway Springs City Council voted last week to give local townships that receive fire protection from the city a break on the cost of that protection.

Last month, representatives from three local townships – Creek, Sumner and Springdale – asked members of the Conway Springs City Council for a break on their fire protection bills.

All three townships came before the council with their proposed bills for the coming year, and noted that they have been facing price increases every year. The new bills have scheduled increases of 5 to 7 percent, as well.

Township representatives made it clear that they appreciate the fire coverage provided by the Conway Springs Fire Department, but questioned the need for regular increases in those costs every year. The township officials said they would like to see the City of Conway Springs freeze the rates for some period of time, or come to some kind of other agreement to help the townships with their fire protection costs.

Council members agreed to look into the township bills for fire protection costs, and set a workshop on the issue for 5:30 p.m. May 10 at City Hall. The workshop was held right before the regular city council meeting last Tuesday night, and Mayor Daryle Smith came into the workshop with a proposal to reduce the current cost of fire protection for the townships, and hold that price steady until 2024.

“I don’t think there’s any argument that this needs to be changed,” Smith said as he opened the workshop discussion. He noted some of the history of the fire protection contracts with the townships, and the fact that

there had been annual cost increases to help offset increasing costs for the Conway Springs Fire Department.

Current fire chief Aubrey Hill noted that a large percentage of the fires responded to by the Conway Springs firefighters are in the townships. Hill said the budget “always goes up,” and that the local governing body will have to figure out how to make up the difference.

Hill said the department currently has 25 volunteers, and that it’s a younger, dedicated group.

Smith noted that the city will redo this year’s bills, and will provide reimbursements for any township that had already paid the 2022 bill.

In other business at last week’s meeting, the council:

• Heard an update from the Conway Springs Recreation Commission on improvements at the local ballfields, and plans to put up another storage building. The council and the rec commission agreed they should have a meeting with the school district, now that the district is using the fields for its baseball and softball programs.

• Heard an update on code violation notices that have been sent out to 11 properties in the city. They

all involve property and yard issues.

• Noted that the Police Department is now fully staffed, with the addition of part-time officers.

• Heard a report from the Police Department on security equipment needed at the police station, and how Sumner County is likely to cover the $11,000 cost from federal funds.

• Discussed drafting an ordinance dealing with returned check fees.

• Approved an ordinance dealing with utility payment plans.

• Approved the 2019 audit, and a contract to complete the 2020 audit.

• Noted that the opening day for the swimming pool will be Memorial Day.

• Discussed and approved the increased fee for lighting improvements in Central Park. The agreement is for three years.

• Noted that there was a huge turnout for the citywide cleanup day, and that the next cleanup day will likely require more dumpsters.

• Discussed how employees are compensated for times they are called out while on call. The council agreed to discuss options at their next meeting.

• Noted that the city’s website needs to be updated.

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By Michelle Leidy-Franklin TSnews mfranklin@tsnews.com

CLEARWATER

– Multiple mayoral appointments were approved during the Clearwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 10.

Administrative appointments remain the same; Courtney Zollinger as the city administrator and Jaye Poe as the city clerk.

Two city seats were filled on the planning commission board. Mike McBee and new member Kenny Watson will serve three-year terms. John Hurley has filled the county seat appointment. One city seat remains vacant.

Mayor Burt Ussery and Zollinger will serve as the REAP representatives.

Bob Pugh was appointed to the historical society board. He will serve a four-year term. Two vacant seats remain.

The senior center advisory board has a vacant seat for a three-year term. No appointment was made.

Craig Mellen was appointed to the park advisory board for another four-year term.

In other business:

• Nick Schauf was approved as a fulltime new hire for the parks department.

• The council approved the consent agenda, which included a seasonal aquatic center hire, a fire department volunteer hire, the fireworks stand permit, and court write-offs.

• Ussery issued a city proclamation for National Police Week for May 15-21.

• A member of the community expressed concerns about roads in need of repair. Ussery said he would discuss the issue with the public works department and get back with the concerned citizen.

GPHS names outstanding students for 2021-22

GARDEN PLAIN

– Garden Plain High School recently presented its outstanding student awards, which recognize top students from all grade levels in a variety of classes and activities.

The class teachers and activity sponsors were responsible for selecting the outstanding students. The winners are as follows.

PE/Health: Aubrey

Mease.

Weights: Reagan Smith and Will Ties.

World Studies: Aubrey

Mease.

Lifetime Fitness: John

Stuhlsatz.

ACT English: Sydney

Puetz. English I: Ryann Meyer. English III: Madelyn

Rolfs.

Forensics: Claire Rolfs.

Journalism/yearbook: Abigail Stuhlsatz.

Teaching as a career: Abby Redmon.

Marketing Applications:

Karson Maris.

Career Exploration: Megan Heimerman.

Success 101: Aubrey

Mease.

Genius Hour: Peyton Mies.

Senior Internship: Reagan Smith.

Nest Employee of the Year: Hannah Kitzmann.

Biology: Adria Nelson.

Chemistry: Celia Puetz. College Biology: Elliot Helten.

Human Body: Sydney Puetz.

Graphic Design: Hannah Kitzmann. Ceremics-Pottery: Claire

Mans.

Creative Art: Adria Nelson.

Drawing-Painting: Brady Long. Independent Art: Peyton Mies. College English Comp I: Abigail Wimmer. College English Comp

II: Hannah Kitzmann. English II: Peyton Custer. English IV: Lance Yoder. Public Speaking: Liberty Franklin.

Creative Writing: Corbin Bledsoe. Spanish I: Kaylor Wasinger. Spanish II: Cathy Mans. Spanish III: Abigail Wimmer. Spanish IV: Emily Bonilla.

Intro to Tech-Welding: Kora Rex.

Woodworking Principles: Elliot Helten. Cabinet-Furniture Design: Carly Hitt. Welding I: Aden Stuhlsatz. Welding II: Joe Pracht.

Mass Productions: Bryce

Flax.

Intro to Agriculture: Blake Butterfield.

Animal Science: Tate

Vieselmeyer. Advanced Animal Science: Will Tice. Ag Mechanics: Logan

Albers.

Research in Agriculture: Will Tice.

Ag Food Science: Cody Simons.

Plant-Soil Science: Thomas Mies.

Band: Reese Byers.

Choir: Francis Stuhlsatz.

Baking & Pastry I & II: Lana Goode.

Intro to FACS: Cassidy Koester.

Algebra II: Gabe Kampling. Calculus: Trevor Schmidt. College Algebra: Celia Puetz.

Analytical Geometry: Gabe Kampling.

ACT Math: Sydney Puetz.

Algebra I: Max McGregor Project-based Geometry: Aden Stuhlsatz.

Intro to Engineering: Hailey Decker.

Video Production: Ella Lilly.

Design Pre-Construction: Courtney Richards.

Robotics: Karson Maris. Drafting-CAD: Hannah Decker.

AV Production: Abby Redmon.

Photo Imaging: Chris Wyant.

World Studies: Devin Rau.

Government: Francis Stuhlsatz.

American History: Sydney Puetz.

Psychology: Andrew Bugner.

Sociology: Sophie Smith.

Accounting: Liberty Franklin. Personal Finance: Sydney Puetz.

Sports Marketing: Kyndal DeLong.

Entrepreneurship: Abigail Wimmer.

Business Essentials: Adeline Stuhlsatz.

Astronomy: Sawyer Byers.

Integrated Science: Brady Brack.

Physics: Teagen Daerr.

Owl Award (three sports): Reed Adelhardt, Brady Brack, Andrew Bugner, Blake Butterfield, Christian Custer, Peyton Custer, Ashley Decker, Hailey Decker, Rylan Devine, Gage Dexter, Naomi Dooley, Seth Dugan, Jewel Gallagher, Juliana Gorges, Markus Gorges, Brooke Hammond, Elliot Helten, Luke Hillman, Carly Hitt, Alayna Hoheisel, Kaeden Kasselman, Cassidy Koester, Gage Lee, Logan McKim, Ava Mies, Josiah Nowak, Kaden Pauly, Celia Puetz, Sydney Puetz, Kora Rex, Claire Rolfs, Madelyn Rolfs, Cooper Scheer, Ty Scheer, Sophie Smith, Adeline Stuhlsatz, Aden Stuhlsatz, Francis Stuhlsatz, Jaden Stuhlsatz, John Stuhlsatz, Ryleigh Stuhlsatz, Thane Stuhlsatz, Haidyn Thompsn, Tate Vieselmeyer, Molly Zoglman.

College student graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

GODDARD - Ben

Wright Samway of Goddard was among 3,523 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement

exercises May 13 and 14. Samway earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with distinction from the College of Business.

Waltrip earns scholarship

HAYSVILLE – Chloe

Waltrip of Haysville received the Arlys and Bob Verdoorn Endowed Scholarship for the 202122 academic year from Central College for a high commitment to academic achievement. Waltrip is a member of the class of 2025 at Central in Pella, Iowa.

Commodity distribution to take place Saturday

CHENEY – Commodity distribution will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. this Saturday. Distribution will take place at the Cheney Senior Center at 516 N. Main Street. Food commodities are distributed free to those who fall under the income threshold for assistance. New income guidelines have been implemented. Assistance is provided based on gross monthly income. To be eligible, a household of one person can earn no more than $1,396 monthly. The amount goes up based on household size: two people, $1,888; three people, $2,379; four people, $2,871; five people, $3,363; six people, $3,855; seven people, $4,347; eight people, $4,839. For each additional family member beyond eight people, the income threshold goes up $492.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program is part of a larger county and state network that provides free food items for residents who qualify.

Those picking up commodities will be asked to stay in their vehicles rather than coming into the senior center. Volunteers are needed to help package boxes and deliver them to vehicles. Contact Zerger if you would like to help.

The Scholarship celebration also recognized the generous alumni, parents, friends faculty and staff who support scholarships for Central students. A video was shown during the dinner highlighting Central’s newest endowed scholarship. It may be accessed at central.edu/ perkins-scholarship.

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First Published in TSnews May 19, 2022 (1t)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF CLEARWATER

TO ALL PEOPLE CONCERNED OR INTERESTED:

As required by state statute K.S.A. 12-747(b), notice is hereby given that the Clearwater City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2022 at 6:30 pm, in Clearwater City Hall at 129 East Ross Avenue in Clearwater, Kansas. The Planning Commission will hear comments on the proposed adoption of the Clearwater Comprehensive Development Plan 2022-2042.

The Comprehensive Plan covers the Planning Area, which comprises the City of Clearwater, plus 15.5 square miles in Ninnescah Township (T29S, R2W) and 10 square miles in Ohio Township (T29S, R1W), all in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The Planning Area extends a maximum of six miles north-to-south and five miles east-to-west.

In Ninnescah Township (T29S, R2W), the Planning Area includes the south halves of sections 34 through 36; sections 1 through 3, 10 through 15, and 22 through 24; the north half and southwest quarter of Section 25; the north half and southeast quarter of Section 26; the northeast quarter of Section 35; and the northwest quarter of Section 36. In Ohio Township (T29S, R1W), the Planning Area includes the south halves of Sections 31 and 32; sections 5 through 8 and 17 through 20; and the north halves of Sections 29 and 30.

The City of Clearwater is authorized to make and adopt a comprehensive plan by K.S.A. 12-747. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guide for public and private land use, transportation, and community facilities; it is not a regulatory document.

Copies of the proposed Clearwater Comprehensive Development Plan 2022-2042 are available for review on the City website at www.clearwaterks.org, and at Clearwater City Hall at 129 East Ross Avenue during regular business hours.

As required by K.S.A. 12-743(a), written notification of the City’s intent to adopt a comprehensive plan which affects property outside the City will be provided to the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners, and to the Township Trustees of Ninnescah and Ohio Townships. They will be provided with a copy of this notice.

The public hearing may be recessed and continued from time to time without further notice. After hearing the views and wishes of the public, the Planning Commission may close the hearing and consider the adoption of the Clearwater Comprehensive Development Plan 2022-2042. If adopted, the Planning Commission will refer the Plan to the Clearwater Governing Body for them to consider approval of the Plan by publication of an Ordinance.

Samway was among graduates from 58 countries; 45 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; and more than 250 Nebraska communities.

In addition, graduates from 2020 and 2021 who were unable to attend their ceremonies were celebrated. More than 20 returned to be recognized.

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THE CITY OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS ORDINANCE NO. 1088

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 4 REGARDING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS:

Section 1. That Chapter III, Article 1, Section 4 of the Code of the City of Haysville is amended to provide as follows:

Section 4. APPLICATION. Any person desiring a license shall make an application to the governing body of the city and accompany the application by the required license fee for each place of business for which the person desires the license. The application shall be verified, and upon a form prepared by the attorney general of the State of Kansas, and shall contain:

(a) The name and residence of the applicant;

(b) The particular place for which a license is desired;

(c) The name of the owner of the premises upon which the place of business is located;

(d) The names and addresses of all persons who hold any financial interest in the particular place of business for which a license is desired;

(e) A statement that the applicant is a citizen of the United States and not less than 21 years of age and that he or she has not within two years immediately preceding the date of making application been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, or been adjudged guilty of drunkenness, or driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or the violation of any other intoxicating liquor law of any state or of the United States;

(f) Each application for a general retailer’s license shall be accompanied by a certificate from the official(s) designated by the Director of Public Works certifying that he or she has inspected the premises to be licensed; and

(g) Each application for a general retailer’s license must be accompanied by a certificate from the county fire marshal certifying that he or she has inspected the premises to be licensed.

The application shall be accompanied by a statement, signed by the applicant, authorizing any governmental agency to provide the city with any information pertinent to the application. Upon receipt of all information required by this article, verification by the city inspector that the premises for which a license is sought meets all zoning regulations and that such premises has passed inspection by the county fire department, and after the city inspector, chief of police and city attorney review such application, the application shall then be scheduled for consideration by the governing body at the earliest meeting consistent with current notification requirements.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall be included in the Code of the City of Haysville and shall take effect as of the date of its publication in the official city newspaper.

Section 3. Should any section, clause, sentence or phrase of this ordinance be found to be unconstitutional or is otherwise held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any remaining provision herein.

Passed and Approved by the Governing Body of the City of Haysville, Kansas this 9th day of May 2022.

Approved by the Mayor this 9th day of May, 2022.

ATTEST:

/s/ Angie Millspaugh, City Clerk

Approved as to form:

/s/ Joshua Pollak, City Attorney

/s/ Russ Kessler, Mayor

For more information, contact Nancy Zerger at 316-217-1512. All paperwork is kept confidential. If someone can’t make a distribution date, someone else can pick the food up for them that day.

Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch 60-1402

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Petitioner states:

1. I reside in the County in Sumner which this Petition is being filed.

2. I have been a resident of Kansas for more than sixty (60) days before filing this petition.

3. My YEAR of birth is 1969 and my place of birth is Sedgwick County in the State of Kansas.

4. My birth certificate shows my name as: GRETCHEN SUZANNE MOORE.

5. My present name is: GRETCHEN SUZANNE SCOBEE.

6. Other names I am using or have used are: .

7. I desire to have my name changed to: GRETCHEN SUZANNE MOORE because I would like to have my maiden name restored after the loss of my spouse.

8. This Petition is not made for the purpose of avoiding any debts, obligations or legal process nor is it made for the purpose of misleading or defrauding any person. The requested name change will not result in prejudice to any person.

9. My best interests are served by the requested change in name. I ask the Court to set this matter for hearing and order service by publication, registered mail or certified mail, or, if appropriate, waive any requirement for service. I further ask the Court to issue an order changing my name from Gretchen Suzanne Scobee to Gretchen Suzanne Moore and for such other relief as the Court deems appropriate under the circumstances. I affirm under penalty of perjury that all statements in this petition for Change of Name are accurate to best of my knowledge. /s/ GRETCHEN SUZANNE SCOBEE Petitioner, Pro Se

Gretchen Suzanne Scobee Conway Springs, KS 67031

First published in TSnews May 12, 2022 (3t) IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT JOSE O. BANUELOS, Plaintiff, vs. CT AUTOGROUP LLC, JESSICA R. MENOZAGOMEZ, MARK A. BURGHART, Secretary Of Revenue AND THE KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL and the unknown heirs, exedcutors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant coporation; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors aand assigns of any defendants that are or were partners in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased.

Defendants. CASE NO.2022-CV-000856OT

Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 60

NOTICE OF SUIT

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, by Steven M. Moses, Plaintiff, praying for an order quieting the title to the following described personal property: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup VIN 1GC1CUEGXGF116077

The Petition further seeks an order holding the Plaintiff to be the owner of the title to the above-described personal property, free of all right, title, and interest of the abovenamed defendants, and all other persons who are or may be concerned, and that they and each of them be forever barred and foreclosed of and from all right, titled, interest, lien, estate, or equity of redemption in or to the abovedescribed personal property, or any part thereof. You are hereby required required to plead to said petiton on or before the 27th day of June 2022, in said court, at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Should you fail there, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said peition.

situation immediately after Larkin’s departure.

“This city has always been an open book and we’ve always made it our priority to be as transparent as possible,” he said. “Having said that, I don’t believe there is anybody on the council that deserves to get robbed by anybody here. We’re all on this council to serve you, and we don’t deserve to be trashed on when we’re

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full days a week. Frazier said he has seen the positive impact the Watch D.O.G.S. program has had on students.

“I went in for one class and there was a young man in the corner refusing to participate,” said Frazier. “I sat with him and talked to him a bit and it turned out he was just having a really bad day. I helped him get back on track and his other teachers reported that he did well for the rest of the day.”

Frazier said he enjoys being able to help students. When teachers are busy with a room full of students, having the extra help with students who are having difficulties means those students are less likely to fall behind or get into trouble.

“They don’t want to disappoint him,” said Kennedy. “All he has to do is say he is disappointed in a kid’s behavior and you can tell that it has an impact. They appreciate having Grandpa Bob here.”

Tuesday through Thursday each week, Frazier can be seen walking down the school halls giving fist bumps and high fives to students. He hands out stickers and temporary tattoos and offers encouragement to students as he passes them between classrooms.

“He is one of the favorites,” said Kennedy. “Kids always ask me if Grandpa Bob is going to be here today.”

Frazier believes that the addition of father figures for students who may not have one at home is making a difference that can be seen.

“I sit in the lunch room each day that I’m here,” said Frazier. “One day, a student asked if he could sit with me and I said, ‘Sure!’ and soon there was a group of boys eating lunch with me.

trying to do the best possible to help this city grow in a manner that benefits everyone in it.”

He also offered a caution before opening the meeting to citizen comments.

“I don’t intend on this turning ugly just because our mayor has resigned,” he said.

A story from the Eagle’s Dion Lefler, first published online last Friday, looked at the contributions that Larkin received in the latter parts of 2021, as well as matters that came before the Goddard City Council last year.

According to financial disclosure information, Larkin received $2,000 in contributions from Bryan Langaly and partners, who are looking to build homes and duplexes on the west edge of Goddard. Another $4,000 came from individuals and companies associated with the Dugan family, who are selling the land to Langaly. Larkin works as an account for a Dugan-owned company.

The donations came in August and September.

In an October city council meeting, Larkin pushed for quick approval

of $300,000 in city funds to help pay for a $600,000 pumping station that would be needed for sewer service. The discussion was tabled until the next meeting.

Larkin recused himself from the matter two weeks later.

Separately, Four LLCs associated with developer Robert Armstrong contributed $2,000 to Larkin’s campaign, and a few months later Larkin played a role in the sale of four acres of land near Goddard High School to Armstrong. That sale was for $30,000, which was less

than half of the $65,000 county tax appraisal. The land used to be the site of a church. The original sale covenant said the land was to be used as a community garden.

The church allowed the use to be changed in exchange for $15,000.

Goddard will likely use its remaining proceeds of the sale to relocate the garden.

Larkin’s fundraising does not appear to run afoul of state campaign laws, which are not particular strict. However, Larkin may have violated city policy regarding fundraising and handling city business involving donors. Any action against Larkin would have to come from Larkin’s fellow city council members.

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First Published in TSnews May 19, 2022 (1t)

ORDINANCE NO. 1908B

AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE FOR UTILITIES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CONWAY SPRINGS, SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS, THAT: Section 15-104 of Article 1 of the Code of the City of Conway Springs, Kansas is hereby amended to read as follows:

15-104. Delinquent account procedures.

Unless otherwise specified, water utility service, sewer utility service and residential trash collection service shall be terminated for nonpayment of service fees or charges as follows:

(a) Notice: If a utility has not been paid on or before the due date as provided in this article, the city utility billing clerk will provide notification of the delinquency to the delinquent account holder by regular mail at his/her last known address.

(b) Notice Contents. The notice shall state:

(1) Notice of delinquency

(2) Amount due plus delinquency charge

(3) Service will be terminated if the amount due is not paid within ten (10) days of the due date unless that day shall be on a Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in which event such notice will give the customer until the close of the next business day on which to pay the charges.

(4) As an exception to service termination, a delinquent account holder may make an agreement in writing with the City Clerk for a payment plan with set terms and conditions as set forth by the City Clerk.

Any ordinance or provision thereof that is not in accord with this ordinance is hereby repealed. This ordinance shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official city newspaper. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the official city newspaper.

PASSED and APPROVED by the Governing Body of the City of Conway Springs, Kansas on this 13 day of May, 2022.

/s/ Daryle Smith, Mayor

Attest:

/s/ Courtnie Louia, City Clerk [SEAL]

ORDINANCE

1908A

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING ORDINANCE 1908 AND PROVIDING FOR THE BILLING AND COLLECTING OF UTILITIES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BY AND FOR THE CITY OF CONWAY SPRINGS, KANSAS.

me later telling me these were the boys most likely to cause issues in the lunch room. Just being there and listening, forming a relationship with these kids makes a difference.”

Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers are vetted and thorough background checks are conducted before they are permitted to work with children. Frazier comes from a law enforcement background and has a special needs son that lends to his skills working with children. His son also works for the school.

“This is my way of giving back to my community in retirement,” said Frazier. “I have the time

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First Published in TSnews May 19, 2022 (1t)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Goddard Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the City Council chambers at Goddard City Hall, 118 N. Main Street, Goddard, KS on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a rezoning permit for the property generally located north of Kellogg Dr, east of North Main St, and west of 199th St, legally described as:

LOT 1 BLOCK A GODDARD CROSSING ADD

For:

The consideration of rezoning four (+/-) acres of R-1 land to the R-4 zoning classification for the purpose of allowing the development of multi-family units.

At such time and place, all persons interested may appear and be heard as to this matter. After hearing the views and wishes of all persons interested in the case, the Board of Zoning Appeals will close the public hearing. The public hearing may be recessed and continued from time to time without further notice.

The application for the rezoning, including the full legal description of the property at issue, is on file at Goddard City Hall, 118 N. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052 and may be inspected during general business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit your comments in writing to the City and those comments will be presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals during the public hearing.

If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact Goddard City Hall, 118 N. Main St; via phone at (316) 794-2441; or email at mscoggan@goddardks.gov

/s/ Micah Scoggan Community Development Director City of Goddard, Kansas

mentary School is the only school in Haysville participating in the Watch D.O.G.S. program. When Kennedy was at Prairie Elementary over a decade ago, the school had the program. Freeman Elementary has participated in the past.

“My father was a Watch D.O.G.S. when I worked at Prairie,” said Kennedy. “He has been gone 14 years, but I really believe in this program.”

Kennedy and Frazier

and more participation from local schools. For now, Frazier plans to continue working with the kids as long as he can.

“They give me so much more that I give them,” said Frazier. “Just the smiles on their faces, and the fun I get to have with them, it makes it all worth it. Lord willing, I will be back next year.”

To volunteer, contact Kelly Kennedy or Matt Peschel by calling Rex Elementary at 316-554-2281.

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First Published in TSnews May 19, 2022 (1t)

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

Notice is hereby given that the Goddard Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the City Council chambers at Goddard City Hall, 118 N. Main Street, Goddard, KS on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a rezoning permit for the land generally located north of Maple St, south of W 4th St N, east of N 183rd St W, and west of 167th St, legally described as:

E 1/2 SW 1/4 EXC S 50 FT FOR ROW & EXC TH PT PLTTD

AS BAALMANN 1ST ADDITION SEC 21-27-2W

And W 1/2 SE 1/4 EXC S 50 FT FOR ROW SEC 21-27-2W

For:

The consideration of rezoning the land from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Two Family Residential classification for the purpose of allowing the development of two-family units. At such time and place, all persons interested may appear and be heard as to this matter. After hearing the views and wishes of all persons interested in the case, the Board of Zoning Appeals will close the public hearing. The public hearing may be recessed and continued from time to time without further notice.

The application for the rezoning, including the full legal description of the property at issue, is on file at Goddard City Hall, 118 N. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052 and may be inspected during general business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit your comments in writing to the City and those comments will be presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals during the public hearing.

If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact Goddard City Hall, 118 N. Main St; via phone at (316) 794-2441; or email at mscoggan@goddardks.gov

/s/ Micah Scoggan Community Development Director City of Goddard, Kansas

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Conway Springs, Kansas has deemed it in the best interest of the constituency to amend and restate Ordinance 1908. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CONWAY SPRINGS, KANSAS:

Section 1. CONFLICTS. Notwithstanding conflicting provisions elsewhere in the ordinances of the City of Conway Springs Kansas, the provisions of this ordinance shall supersede conflicting language found elsewhere.

Section 2. DEFINITION. For the purpose of this ordinance, utility services shall include water, sewer and residential solid waste (refuse) collection as provided by the city.

Section 3. PAYMENT OF BILLS. All utility service bills shall be due and paid at the Office of the City Clerk of Conway Springs, Kansas, City Hall, 208 W. Spring, or by mail, P.O. Box 187, Conway Springs, Kansas 67031, or online through the city’s payment module on or before the 20th day of the month following the month for which the service was billed. All bills unpaid after the due date shall be considered DELINQUENT and subject to a 10% penalty. All bills not paid within ten days of the due date shall be considered DELINQUENT and subject to DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE. Service for delinquent customers shall be discontinued if payment of all charges and penalties is not received according to this ordinance. Any property or customer with unpaid water service, sewer service, and/or residential solid service fees shall not be entitled to service until all items are pain in full which will include a $50.00 reconnection fee per Ordinance 1641.

Section 4. DELIQUENT ACCOUNTS. Accounts are considered to be delinquent in accordance with Section 3 of this ordinance. Unless otherwise specified, water, sewer and residential solid waste collection shall be terminated for nonpayment of service fees or charges in accordance with Section 5 of this ordinance.

Section 5. DELINQUENT ACCOUNT PROCEDURES. Unless otherwise specified, water utility service, sewer utility service and residential trash collection service shall be terminated for nonpayment of service fees or charges as follows:

1. Notice: If a utility has not been paid on or before the due date as provided in this ordinance, the city utility billing clerk will provide notification of the delinquency to the delinquent account holder by regular mail at his/ her last known address:

2. Notice Contents. The notice shall state:

a. Notice of delinquency

b. Amount due plus delinquency charge

c. Service will be terminated if the amount due is not paid within ten (10) days of the due date unless that day shall be on a Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in which event such notice will give the customer until the close of the next business day on which to pay the charges.

d. As an exception to service termination, a delinquent account holder may make an agreement in writing with the City Clerk for a payment plan with set terms and conditions as set forth by the City Clerk. Section 7. REPEALED. All ordinances or parts if ordinances of said City in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Courtnie Louia, City Clerk

Michelle Leidy-Franklin/TSnews

Matt Peschel, “Grandpa Bob” Frazier and Kelly Kennedy head up a group of 15 volunteers for the Watch D.O.G.S. program, providing father figures and security for Rex Elementary School in Haysville.

Campus High School choir performs during Sunday’s graduation, which was held inside Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. Abbygail Brown/TSnews

Stephanie McKennon and Jessica Reed/TSnews

ABOVE: Goddard High graduate Paul Johnston returns to his seat at Hartman arena after receiving his diploma at Saturday’s commencement.

RIGHT: Olivia Albers of Cheney gets a hug on the dais during Saturday’s graduation.

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Dale Stelz/TSnews

This year’s Garden Plain High School valedictorians were, from left, Reagan Smith, Lanie Nelson, Thomas Mies, Liberty Franklin, Naomi Dooley, Teagen Daerr and Andrew Bugner. The GPHS commencement was held Sunday afternoon.

ABOVE:

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LEFT: Clearwater graduate Ethan Schmidt gives a thumbs up while hanging out with classmate Aidan Own a few minutes before the start of Sunday’s graduation. Jessica Reed/TSnews

Commencements honor graduates

FAR LEFT: Campus High graduate Danielle Tinson flashes the peace sign during commencement Sunday at Koch Arena in Wichita.

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LEFT: John Stuhlsatz is carried by his sister, Sylvia Allen, following graduation at Garden Plain

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RIGHT:

Fun days in Argonia

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Argonia Days was held on Saturday in downtown Argonia, and for the first time in three years rain stayed away. It was a bit warm, but the weather did not seem to be a major problem for those in attendance.

ABOVE: Genesis Love runs in one of the “orbit balls” that was set up with other inflatables on Saturday. She and her mother are from the Oregon coast, but come to Argonia regularly to visit a family member they call “Mama Cheryl.”

BELOW: Megan Ricke, left, and Casy Koehler enjoy a little shade and conversation at Argonia Days.

Many more Argonia Days photos will be posted online at tsnews.com.

A subscription is required to view our online albums. You can start a subscription or get online access for an existing subscription by calling 316-540-0500.

Children enjoy getting wet from water sprayed from a fire truck. This was the final event during Saturday’s Argonia Days.

Tara Pierce/Contributed photo

Young people hop toward the finish line during the sack races at Argonia Days.

Tara Pierce/Contributed photo

Kelsie Volavka of Argonia enjoys free ice cream, which was sponsored by Conway Bank. Food and drinks were just part of the fun on Saturday.

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Tuesday scoreboard

Soccer

Top-seeded Tigers advance Lions, Colts pick up wins

The Eisenhower Tigers girls soccer team rolled to a 6-0 home victory against Salina Central in Tuesday’s Class 5A regional opener.

The Tigers are the top seed in all of 5A West.

Eisenhower will play at home again on Thursday, with a 6 p.m. kickoff against the Andover Central Jaguars. The Jags will be a tougher foe, coming into the game with an 11-6-0 record. The Tigers are now 15-1-1 this season.

Andover Central advanced with a 1-0 overtime win over Kapaun-Mt. Carmel. Andover Central is seeded No. 9. Thursday’s winner will play on Tuesday in a 5A State quarterfinal game.

Lions to play for regional title

The Goddard Lions earned a road victory in Tuesday’s 5A regional at Valley Center, stinging the Hornets 1-0. Goddard came into the game with a 10-6-0 record, while the Hornets were 11-5-0.

The Lions will play at 6:30 p.m. at Maize South. The Mavericks cruised to a 10-0 victory Tuesday over a fourwin Newton team. Maize South has a 14-1-2 record and is the No. 2 seed in 5A West. The Lions are the No. 10 seed.

Colts win big in play-in

The Campus Colts won 8-0 against the visiting Wichita South Titans on Tuesday. The game was a 6A regional play-in game.

It was the Colts’ third victory on the season. Campus has a big challenge in front of it now. The Colts were scheduled to play at No. 2 seed Dodge City on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Red Demons have a 12-3-0 record. Whichever teams wins will take part in Friday’s regional championship against Wichita Northwest, which won 1-0 on penalty kicks over Hutchinson on Tuesday.

Baseball

Campus falls in championship

The Campus Colts fell 5-0 to host Washburn Rural and Tuesday’s Class 6A regional in the Topeka area. That ends their season with a 13-9 record.

Campus, the No. 7 seed, opened the regional tournament with a 6-4 victory over No. 10 Garden City.

Clearwater denied State bid

The Clearwater Indians opened the 4A regional at Buhler with an upset victory over the host Crusaders. Clearwater (8-12) came into the postseason as the No. 13 seed, and handed No. 4 Buhler (15-5) a 4-3 extra-inning defeat.

No. 12 El Dorado also earned an upset win, defeating No. 5 Circle 5-2. El Dorado then cruised to a 12-2 victory over Clearwater in the championship match to earn a berth in the 4A State tournament.

Andale-Garden falls to Abilene

The Andale-Garden Plain baseball team knocked off the No. 1 seed in Class 4A West, but then lost to Abilene in the title game.

The Indians-Owls (7-13) gave Pratt just its second loss of the year, 5-2.

Andale-GP then battled to the wire in the championshp before falling 8-7 to Abiliene.

Softball

Clearwater makes 4A State

The top-seeded Clearwater Indians, with a 19-1 regular-season record, cruised to two big victories at home in Tuesday’s Class 4A regional. The victory puts them into next week’s 4A State tournament, which will be held in Salina.

The Indians rolled over No. 16 El Dorado (3-17) in the opener, winning 9-4. The Indians then beat a familiar foe, fellow Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League opponent Rose Hill. Clearwater shot down the Rockets with a 7-0 shutout in the championship game.

Andale-GP wins 4A regional

The Andale-Garden Plain Indians-Owls are gonig to the 4A State tournament. The won their regional championship with a 10-0 shutout over the Winfield Vikings. Andale-GP was equally dominant in the opener, beating Wellington 13-3. The Indians-Owls go into State with an impressive 20-2 record.

Cheney falls at Kingman

The Cheney Cardinals, the defending 3A State champions, won’t get to defend their title this year. They lost 4-3 to the Kingman-Norwich Eagles at Kingman on Tuesday. Both teams had won a pair of games Monday (see related story) to advance to Tuesday’s title champ.

Cheney and Eisenhower teams, GP golfers going to State

By Travis Mounts TSnews

The Cheney Cardinals boys golf team is going to the 3A State tournament.

The Cardinals placed second on their home course at Cherry Oaks Golf Course on Monday, and will send the entire team to State.

Harrison Middleton finished as the regional champion. He shot 75 to win by two strokes. Keegan O’Shea shot 79 and placed third. Those performances helped the Cardinals to a 341 team score. Hesston won the tournament with a 329 score. Collegiate placed third, coming in 10 strokes behind Cheney.

“We view this as a stepping stone to where we want to go,” Cheney head coach Tim Hiebert said about the Cardinals’ runner-up finish. “The real deal begins on Monday.

The Cardinals will compete starting Monday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. The golfers must make the cut to compete on Tuesday, the second day of the two-day tournament.

Cheney placed second at the 2021 State tournament, the Cardinals’ best-ever team finish at State. Middleton was third overall.

Middleton struggled to start Monday, bogeying his first hole and then shooting two over on the next hole.

“That’s hard to overcome,” Hiebert said.

With Middleton’s experience and high finish last year, he could be in contention for an individual State title this year.

“He figures into the best in the State. I’m looking forward to seeing him golf,” Hiebert said.

Hiebert noted that O’Shea played really well at regional on Monday, giving Cheney a solid 1-2 punch.

The Cardinals hope to improve on last year’s team results. Santa Fe Trail, last year’s team champion, looks positioned to defend its title. The team won its regional at the Lamont Hills Golf Course by 27 strokes on Monday.

Cheney played at Salina earlier this season. In addition, several players have been on that course during summer tournaments, especially Middleton and O’Shea. The experience could be a benefit.

“I think it’s going to help some,” Hiebert said. “We kind of hit our stride at the right time last year. We haven’t hit our stride yet this

year.”

Eisenhower golfers going to State

The Eisenhower Tigers placed second at the 5A regional Tuesday at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wichita. That qualifies the Tigers’ entire team for next week’s 5A State tournamet.

Team standings count the top four out of six scores, and the Tigers had all four of their scorers in the top 10. Carson Wright turned in a 75 over 18 holes to place third. He was just a stroke out of second, and beat the fourth-place golfer by one stroke. Asher Whitaker of Kapaun-Mt. Carmel won with a 69 and was the only golfer to shoot under 70.

Tyler Hardtafer and Emery Kaylor tied each other and one other golf for seventh place, with each shooting a 78. Jack Elliot shot 79th and placed 10th. EHS’ alternates were Brody Scafe and Brent Henry. Scafe tied four other golfers for 14th place.

The Tigers were in the hunt for the team title right to the end. Kapaun-Mt. Carmel won the regional championship with a 306 score, while Eisenhower shot 310. Maize South was third with a 327.

Goddard placed seventh in the eight-team field. The Lions shot 395.

The top Lion was Jayden Miller, who tied for 26th with a score of 89.

Eisenhower: Carson Wright, 3rd, 75; Tyler Hardtafer, tie 7th, 78; Emery Kaylor, tie 7th, 78; Jack Elliott, 10th, 79; Brody Scafe, tie 14th, 82; Brent Henry, tie 26th, 89.

Goddard: Jayden Miller, tie 26, 89; Logan Ashford, 35th, 97; Garren Morrison, 37th, 101; Jim Terry, 41st, 108; Zach Buresh, 44th, 117; Jack Enegren, 47th, 128.

Pair of Owls going to State

Garden Plain freshmen golfers

Tate Nelson and Max McGregor are going to the Class 2A State golf tournament.

Nelson and McGregor, along with another freshman, Christo-

pher Wyant, competed Monday at the 2A regional in Marion.

With just three golfers in the tournament, the Owls were ineligible for qualifying as a team.

Most impressively, this trio of golfers played primarily as junior varsity players for the combined Andale-Garden Plain golf team. The schools compete separately in the post season.

Nelson shot 96 and placed 10th. McGregor was just a stroke behind and finished in 11th place. Both finishes were good enough to qualify as individuals not on a State-qualifying team.

“I’m really excited for their future in golf,” said head coach Irv Schueller. “They’ve worked hard and have made great strides this season. They both played solid golf (Monday). The State tournament will be a nice way to end their freshman year.”

Christopher Wyant rounded out the freshmen trio for the Owls. He placed 29th with a score of 118.

Colts close out season

The Campus Colts wrapped up their boys golf season on Monday at the 6A regional at Terradyne Country Club in Andover.

The Colts finished sixth out eight teams, with a score of 476. Brogan Godwin and Aiden Hess had the best finishes for Campus, placing 25th and 26th, respectively.

Aiden Hess, Evan Mann and V-Thoon Thanasouk will be lost to graduation. Godwin, Hess and Ben Pile are expected back next season.

Campus: Brogan Godwin, 25th, 109; Aiden Hess, 26th, 112; Ben Pile, 33rd, 126; Hadley Clark, 35th, 129; Evan Mann, tie 36th, 131; V-Thoon Thanasouk, 42nd, 144.

Indians compete at Winfield

The Clearwater Indians’ golfers closed out the season at the 4A regional in Winfield.

Only two team members played in Monday’s tournament. Aaron Schroeder shot 116 and placed 26th. Grant Willis shot 135 and finished in 36th place.

Both players are just sophomores, and will look to show solid improvement next season.

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Colts, Indians to swim at State

By Travis Mounts TSnews

After spending an entire season swimming and diving as one team, athletes from the Campus Colts and Clearwater Indians competed separately at last week’s Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League meets.

Campus placed third out of seven team in the Div. I meet on Friday at Maize, scoring 271 points. Derby (556) and Maize (368) were the top two teams. The Colts beat Newton by 38 points. Campus had to compete without six swimmers, including one State qualifier.

On Saturday, six Clearwater swimmers placed seventh among 13 teams in the Div. II-III-IV meet at Andover. The Indians scored 119 points, edging El Dorado by 7 points. Andover won with a score of 494.5.

Head coach Kelly Kennedy was excited by the results from both of the teams.

“I was so proud of my girls both Friday and Saturday,” he said.

“We came home with medals in six events. I was so exhausted but psyched at the same time. Beating Maize in the 200 free relay by .05 seconds was amazing.” He was thrilled with the Indi-

ans’ performance on Saturday, even though they were a small squad and competing on their own for the first time in school history.

“For six Clearwater girls to go to Andover and place seventh out of 13 teams was great,” he said.

The Colts collected three league championships at the meet. State qualifer Sayler Roberts won the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 backstroke. Campus also won two relays. Roberts, Hayley Buller, Alexis Kassman and Lili Easterby won the 200 medley relay, and Buller, Kassman, Easterby and Roberts won the 200 freestyle relay.

Also earning medals for topthree finishes were Hayley Buller, who was third in the 100 breaststroke, and the members of the 200 medley relay, which placed second. Relay members were Roberts, Buller, Kassman and Easterby.

Clearwater earned points in nine different events. Schwerdfeger earned the highest overall placing for the Indians, taking sixth in the 200 freestyle.

Now the teams will turn their attention to the State swimming and diving meet, which will take place Thursday through Saturday

at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center in Lenexa. Campus will be represented by Sayler Roberts, Hayley Buller, Alexis Kassman, Hannah Wilson, Lili Easterby, Myrissa Showalter and Emily Howard. They will compete in the 6A meet.

Buller will swim in the 100 butterfly and 100 breast stroke. Robers will be in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

The Campus relay teams are as follows:

• 200 medley relay – Roberts, Buller, Kassman and Easterby.

• 200 freestyle relay – Buller, Kassman, Easterby and Roberts.

• 400 freestyle relay – Kassman, Wilson, Howard, Easterby.

Elle Schwerdfeger is Clearwater High’s first-ever State qualifier in swimming. She’ll be part of the 5-1A State meet and will swim in both the 200 and 500 freestyle races.

Cheney: Harrison Middleton, 1st, 75; Keegan O’Shea, 3rd, 79; Owen Ast, 16th, 93; Aiden Lynch, tie 17th, 94; Jacob Rohloff, tie 22nd, 99; Sydney Schrant, 43rd, 145.

Softball Roundup

Cardinals reach regional final

By Michael Buhler TSnews

The Cheney Cardinals softball team shook off a three-game losing streak to end the regular season by winning its first two Class 3A regional games last Monday. The Cardinals beat Chaparral 12-0 in the first round and downed Haven 7-2 in the regional semifinals.

Last week, Cheney ended the regular season by dropping a doubleheader to Kingman, losing the opener 5-1 and the nightcap 8-5.

In last Monday’s opener, the Cardinals committed eight errors behind pitcher Korri Lies, who took her first loss in the circle in three years. She still held the Eagles to three hits and one earned run while striking out six.

Errors also plagued Cheney in last Monday’s nightcap, as the team committed a dozen errors and could not hold a 4-3 lead. Lies had four hits to lead the offense.

In Monday’s regional opener, Peyton McCormick tossed a one-hitter, striking out eight in five innings of work. Lies had three hits and drove in four runs.

In the semifinals against Haven, Lies struck out 11 and earned the win, while Brooklyn Wewe and Lexi Lorenz both had two-hit games.

Clearwater wins four more, earns top seed in West

The Clearwater Indians finished the regular season with four more wins last week, heading to regionals with a 19-1 record and the top seed in Class 4A’s Western division of the state. Clearwater beat Circle twice last Monday (14-1 and 17-7, respectively), then took two from Augusta last Thursday (4-0 and 12-9).

In the opener against Circle, the Indians scored in every inning and Tess Winter tossed a one-hitter.

Hannah Gerberding drove in four runs, while Kaylee Hampton drove in three.

In the nightcap against Circle, Hampton homered twice and drove in six runs, while Carli Carlson drove in five and Elizabeth Tjaden had six hits.

In the opener against Augusta, Winter tossed a four-hit shutout, while Hampton drove in a pair of runs and she and Gerberding each had a pair of hits.

In the second game last Thursday, Carlson drove in six runs, homered and finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, while

Baseball Roundup

Collegiate ends Cardinals’ season

By Michael Buhler TSnews

The Cheney Cardinals fell two wins short of advancing to their first Class 3A State baseball tournament since 2019 when they lost to Wichita Collegiate 8-1 in the Class 3A regional semifinals at Collegiate Monday.

Collegiate scored in all but the fourth inning of the semifinal contest, leading 4-0 after three innings and 7-1 after five. The Cardinals managed just three hits in the game, two coming from Harrison Voth, who drove in Jackson Voth for the team’s lone run in the top of the fifth inning.

Cheney reached the semifinals by defeating Kingman 10-3 earlier in the day. The Cardinals scored two runs each in the second, third and fourth innings to take control of the regional contest.

Josh Burdick drove in three runs, including a two-run homer in the bottom of the third inning, while both Voths and Trenton Reitmayer each drove in two runs. Evan Pickett had three hits, while Harrison Voth added a pair.

The Cardinals finished the regular season last Monday by taking two games from Kingman, winning the opener 14-2 and then taking the nightcap 13-8. In the opener, Cheney dominated from the opening pitch and led 10-0 after three innings.

K.J. Herdman also drove in three runs.

Against Bishop Carroll, the game was tied 2-2 after six innings before the Eagles scored once in the top of the seventh to secure the win. Rumsey had three hits and drove in both Eisenhower runs.

Against Wichita Northwest, the Tigers scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning to take the lead for good and kept the Grizzlies off the board the rest of the game. Karlee Ford drove in a pair of runs, while Calli McConnell added a pair of hits.

Tigers split four games to end regular season

The Eisenhower Tigers split their last four games of the regular season last week, but still earned the No. 4 seed in the Class 5A West and the right to host a regional. The Tigers split a twin bill with Maize South last Tuesday, winning the opener 11-6 before dropping the nightcap 4-2. Last Thursday, Eisenhower lost 3-2 to Bishop Carroll but beat Wichita Northwest 6-2.

In the opener at Maize South, the Tigers scored six runs in the first inning to take control early. Audry Rumsey drove in three runs, while Alexis Mastin had three hits.

In the second game at Maize South, the Tigers led 2-1 after 1 1/2 innings, but the host Mavericks scored twice in the bottom of the second to take a lead they would not relinquish. Raygan Lattimer had a pair of hits for Eisenhower.

Lions beat Northwest, lose to Bishop Carroll

The Goddard Lions had a bit of a mixed ending to the regular season last Thursday, beating Wichita Northwest 6-5 before losing 13-1 to Bishop Carroll.

Against Northwest, Khloe Perkins doubled home Sadie Bowyer with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the thrilling victory. Goddard trailed 5-2 going to the bottom of the seventh inning, but used four hits and a walk to push across

three runs and tie the game.

Lani Dryden and Natalie Klenda each had three hits, while Klenda struck out seven in eight innings in the circle to earn the win.

In the second game, Bishop Carroll led 11-0 after 2 1/2 innings and never looked back. Laci Dryden had two of the Lions’ five hits.

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Andale-GP makes most of busy week

The Andale-Garden Plain softball team made the most of a busy week, sweeping a trio of doubleheaders to close out the regular season. Andale-GP beat El Dorado 21-2 and 15-0, respectively, last Monday, then swept Buhler 20-2 and 12-2 the next day. Andale-GP also beat Andover 11-3 and Maize 15-5 last Thursday.

In last Monday’s opener, Andale-GP scored 10 runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back. Madelyn Rolfs drove in four runs, while Addie Ross and Kayla Seiler each drove in three. Ross also had three hits.

In the nightcap, Andale-GP used a pair of six-run innings and twohit pitching from Hannah Decker and Ross to win big. Madison Nightingale had three hits, while Ross homered and drove in four runs and Rolfs drove in a pair.

Burdick hit a walkoff grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning to enforce the 10-run rule and ended the game with five RBIs. Brayden Dibble also drove in three runs.

In the second game, the Cardinals scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to erase a 4-3 deficit and take the lead for good. Reitmayer finished the game with four hits and five RBIs.

Owen Rush, Carson Adams and Cooper Adams each had two hits in the nightcap, while Rush and Carson Roy each drove in two runs.

In the opener against Great Bend, Horn pitched seven innings of shutout ball before the visiting Panthers scored four in the top of the eighth for the game’s only runs. Horn did deliver the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the seventh inning of the nightcap to snap a 2-2 tie and salvage the split. Horn ended the game with three hits, while Cooper Adams drove in the other two Tigers’ runs.

Colts fall to Maize Eagles

The Campus Colts came painfully close to beating Maize to end the regular season last Tuesday as they took a three-run lead to the bottom of the seventh inning. However, the host Eagles scored four times in the bottom of the seventh to pull out the shocking 5-4 win.

Ian Davis drove in two runs for the Colts, who led 2-1 after six innings and added a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh. However, that set the stage for Maize’s improbable rally in the bottom of the frame.

Tigers win three of four

The Eisenhower Tigers finished the regular season by winning three of their last four games, including sweeping a doubleheader from Hutchinson last Tuesday by identical 11-1 scores. Last Friday, the Tigers dropped the opener to Great Bend 4-0 in eight innings before Tyner Horn’s walkoff hit won the nightcap 3-2.

Horn struck out 13 in 5 2/3 innings of work against Hutchinson in the opener, while Carson Adams drove in four runs.

Clearwater loses four

In the opener at Buhler, Andale-GP scored eight runs in the first inning to set the pace for the contest. Rolfs drove in five runs, while Nightingale drove in three and homered.

In the nightcap at Buhler, Andale-GP led 9-0 after 1-1/2 innings and cruised to another win. Alyssa Mude had three hits and drove in three runs, while Rolfs tripled and drove in a pair of runs.

Last Thursday’s win over Andover was the conclusion of a suspended game from March 29. Mude had three hits and drove in five runs, while Ross had three hits and homered.

Against Maize, Andale-GP led 11-0 after three innings and rolled to another win. Rolfs, Nightingale and Ryan Cooper each had three hits, while Cooper drove in five runs.

Lions beat Maize

The Goddard Lions got some momentum headed into the postseason when they beat Maize 6-2 last Wednesday. Goddard led 1-0 after 4 1/2 innings, but scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth to break the game open. Seth Wilhelm drove in three runs and had a pair of hits, while Colton Watkins struck out nine as he

The Clearwater Indians lost their last four games of the regular season last week in close fashion, losing a pair of eight-inning games to Circle last Monday (9-6 and 5-4, respectively), then dropping two to Augusta last Thursday (8-6 and 6-4).

In the opener against Circle, the Indians trailed 6-4 going to the bottom of the seventh inning, but scored twice in the last of the seventh to force extra innings. However,

the visiting Thunderbirds scored three in the top of the eighth to earn the win. Cole Keesling struck out 10 in 5 1/3 innings on the hill and had two hits, while Ty Cash drove in two runs.

In the second game against Circle, the Indians again tied the game in the bottom of the seventh inning, only to see Circle score the go-ahead – and eventual winning – run in the top of the eighth. Keesling had three hits and Samuel Miller added two, while Austin Layton drove in a pair of runs and Cash struck out six in four innings on the mound.

In the opener against Augusta, the visiting Orioles led 7-1 after 4 1/2 innings before Clearwater scored five times in the bottom of the fifth to make it a one-run game. However, the Indians came no closer the rest of the way. Miller drove in a pair of runs, while Logan Canup added two hits.

In the nightcap, the Orioles scored four runs in the top of the second to take the lead for good and later held off a seventh-inning rally by Clearwater. Cash had two hits for the Indians.

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Andale-GP drops four

The Andale-Garden Plain baseball team finished the regular season last week by dropping a pair of doubleheaders, losing two to El Dorado last Monday (1-0 and 7-0, respectively), then dropping two to Buhler last Thursday (10-8 and 14-4).

In last Monday’s opener, El Dorado scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the third inning. Shay White and Drew Bugner each had two hits for Andale-GP. After being shut out on five hits in the opener, El Dorado repeated that feat against Andale-GP in the second game.

In last Thursday’s opener, Andale-GP led Buhler 8-6 after 4 1/2 innings, but the host Crusaders scored three in the bottom of the fifth to retake the lead and never trailed again. Bugner had four hits in the game, while Seth Reichenberger drove in four runs.

In the nightcap, the Crusaders scored three or more runs in three innings and enforced the 10-run rule in the bottom of the sixth inning. White had three hits and drove in two runs for Andale-GP.

Boys compete at State tennis meets

By Sam Jack TSnews

Twelve boys tennis players from the TSnews coverage area competed at State tournaments over the weekend.

Kyle King, the sole qualifier from Eisenhower High School, went 2-2 at Class 5A State, finishing

one win shy of the medal rounds.

Campus High School sent its full, six-player varsity roster to 6A State for the second year in a row. No players medalled, but singles player Jacob Bush and the doubles team of Dallas Parker and Gavin Williams picked up match wins.

AVCTL-II track: Ike girls win league title

By Travis Mounts TSnews

The Eisenhower Tigers and Goddard Lions boys’ and girls’ track teams competed on Friday in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Div. II meet at Valley Center. It was a good day for the Tigers’ girls, who won the league championship.

The Tigers scored 184 points and dominated the seven-team field.

Salina Central scored 127 to place second, and was the only other team to score more than 100 points. The Goddard girls logged just 2 points.

The Eisenhower boys were fourth with 77.5 points, missing third place by just 4 points and finishing behind second-place Arkansas City by 6.5 points. Goddard scored 52 points to tie for fifth place with Andover and Valley Center. Andover Central was the boys’ champion, with 157 points.

The Eisenhower girls showed their strength with several individual league champions, as well as their depth by placing multiple athletes in several events.

Makenzie Block earned four top-three finishes, including winning the 100 meters. Block, Harli Omli and Abby Bachman placed first, second and fifth in the 100 meters. Omli was the 400 champion, while Bachman took third and Eydie Furnish was sixth.

Leah Wilkinson was first in the discus, and Abigail Farr won the javelin. The Tigers placed three in the shot put and javelin, and two in discus. Eisenhower also was the champion in the 4x400 relay.

Ashtyn Koeppen medaled in both the 1600 and 3200. Sophia

Beers was the league champion in the 100 and 400 wheelchair races.

Eisenhower’s Cayden Schoenhoff won the boys’ 400 meters. Lucas Dickman, Logan Libel and Lane Cash all placed in two individual events. Libel led that pack, placing second in both the 800 and 1600

Conway Springs had five players at 3-2-1A State. None won any matches, but the Cardinals are a young squad that could make more noise at the tournament in future years.

Goddard High School’s tennis season ended a week earlier after none of the Lions qualified at their

meters. The Tigers had top-three finishes in all three relays, including a second-place result in the 4x800.

Zane Pepperd of Goddard won the league title in the 300-meter hurdles, and took second in the 110-meter hurdles.

Dalton Dunn placed in two events, including a second-place finish in the triple jump.

The Tigers and Lions will take part in the 5A regional on Friday at Wichita Northwest High School. Field events start at noon, and the first races begin at 2 p.m. The top four in each event will advance to next week’s State track and field meet.

Eisenhower boys 100: Lucas Dickman, 4th, 11.43; Brody

Hall, 6th, 11.72.

200: Lucas Dickman, 3rd, 23.23; Michael Lipgens, 6th, 23.68.

400: Cayden Schoenhoff, 1st, 50.93;

Derek Morgan, 5th, 53.50.

800: Logan Libel, 2nd, 2:01.67.

1600: Logan Libel, 2nd, 4:41.22.

3200: James Richburg, 6th, 10:54.01.

110 hurdles: Lane Cash, 5th, 16.26.

300 hurdles: Lane Cash, 5th, 42.89.

4x100: Eisenhower (Flinkman, Lipgens, Hall, Dickman), 3rd, 45.19.

4x400: Eisenhower (Libel, Morgan, Flinkman, Dickman), 3rd, 3:36.82.

4x800: Eisenhower (Libel, Santillan, Santillan, Smith), 2nd, 8:27.92.

High jump: Lucas Kaufman, tie 5th, 5-6.

Pole vault: Carter Dickman, 4th, 11-0;

Austin Hoyt, 6th, 10-6.

regional meet.

Campus HS

Class 6A State Tournament, Olathe, May 13-14

Singles Ryan Nguyen: Franke (Derby) def. Nguyen, 6-1, 6-1. Thieu (Washburn Rural) def. Nguyen, 9-3. Jacob Bush: Wiedeman (Shawnee Mission East) def. Bush, 6-0, 6-1. Bush def. Lu (Wichita East), 9-1. Thieu (Washburn Rural) def. Bush, 9-2.

Doubles Gage Gordon/Carlos Silva: Blue Valley (Perkins/Myers) def. Campus.

CPL Track: Cheney girls, Garden Plain boys win titles

By Travis Mounts TSnews

The Cheney Cardinals and Garden Plain Owls battled for the girls’ Central Plains League title on Thursday in Garden Plain, with the Cardinals besting their rivals for the victory. Cheney scored 162 points to win the 10-team field, while Garden Plain was close behind with 148 points. No other team broke 100.

The Garden Plain boys scored 133 to win the CPL crown, besting Trinity Academy by 28 points. Cheney was third with 77 points.

The Conway Springs girls finished in the middle of the pack, placing fifth. Their 44 points were just 2 points behind fourthplace Trinity. The Conway Springs boys were ninth with 21 points.

Cheney’s Brynn McCormick wound up as CPL champion in the 300-meter hurdles, and took second in the 100 hurdles. Hadley Pikpin won the shot put, and Alex Bittner placed first in the javelin.

Garden Plain’s Sophie Smith won CPL titles in the long jump and triple jump. Brooke Hammond won the 100 meters, and Celia Puetz won the 100 hurdles.

Kenzie Wenke of Conway Springs gave the Cardinals a CPL title by winning the high jump.

Garden Plain’s Logan Albers won two individual titles for the Owls by taking first in both hurdle events. Luke Hillman also won two CPL crowns, taking gold in the shot put and discus. Will Tice won the javelin to give the Owls a sweep of the throwing events.

Luke Grace of Cheney won a pair of gold medals, winning the long jump and triple jump. Caleb Wehrman won the pole vault.

Lance Pauly had the best finish for Conway Springs, placing second in triple jump.

All three teams will now head to regional meets. At each regional, the top four athletes in each event will move on to next week’s all-class State track meet at Wichita State University.

Cheney will host a 3A regional on Friday. Field events start at 2 p.m. The racing prelims will begin at 4 p.m.

Conway Springs and Garden Plain will both be at the 2A regional in Hillsboro on Thursday. Pole vault will start at 2:30 p.m., and the other field events are set for 3

Racing begins at 4:30

Javelin: Caden Sowers, 4th, 147-8.

5th, 123-0.

By Travis Mounts TSnews

Mason Seiter and Hayley Trotter both picked up a pair of gold medals at last week’s Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Div. II track and field meet.

Seiter was the winner in both the 800 and 1600 meters on the boys’ side, while Trotter was the girls’

winner in the same two races.

Madison Williams also won gold for the Clearwater girls, as she placed first in the 200 meters. Williams medaled in three different individual events, while Kenzy McArtor and Brett Gibbs both placed in a pair of events.

The Clearwater girls placed fourth in the team standings, while the boys

Conway Springs boys

High jump: Ian Solomon, 6th, 5-6.

Pole vault: Nathan Doffing, tie 4th, 11-0.

Triple jump: Lance Pauly, 2nd, 42-8.25; Brayden Kunz, 4th, 41-1.75.

Shot put: Cade Howell, 6th, 40-1.25.

Discus: Gunner Williams, 4th, 130-9.5.

Garden Plain boys

200: Noah McGregor, 5th, 24.10.

800: Will Tice, 2nd, 2:05.72; Thane Stuhl-

satz, 5th, 2:13.51; Ty Scheer, 6th, 2:16.05.

1600: Thane Stuhlsatz, 6th, 5:19.63.

3200: Logan McKim, 5th, 11:55.46.

110 hurdles: Logan Albers, 1st, 15.57.

300 hurdles: Logan Albers, 1st, 41.26;

Elliott Helten, 5th, 43.89.

4x100: Garden Plain (Logan Albers,

Teagan Gallagher, Elliot Helton, Noah

McGregor), 4th, 45.53.

4x400: Garden Plain (Logan Albers,

Markus Gorges, Teagan Gallagher, Noah

McGregor), 4th, 3:37.92.

4x800: Garden Plain (Teagan Gallagher,

Thane Stuhlsaatz, Ty Scheer, Will Tice),

1st, 8:52.77.

Pole vault: Collin Haukap, 6th, 10-6.

Long jump: Luke Hillman, 5th, 19-1.

Triple jump: Noah McGregor, 3rd, 41-9;

Luke Hillman, 5th, 40-6.

Shot put: Luke Hillman, 1st, 48-4; Hank Lilly, 2nd, 43-1.

Discus: Luke Hillman, 1st, 154-6; Trevor Schmidt, 2nd, 149-3.5; Will Tice, 3rd, 148-3.

Javelin: Will Tice, 1st, 180-1; Gage Lee, 2nd, 163-11; Elijah Atkins, 3rd, 152-10.

Cheney girls 100:

finished fifth.

The Indians will compete in Friday’s regional at El Dorado. Field events will start at

Tigers beat Lions on soccer pitch

By Sam Jack TSnews

The Eisenhower Tigers girls soccer team has been on a winning streak ever since tying Maize South on April 5. The team extended that streak on Tuesday, May 10, hosting the crosstown rival Goddard Lions and winning 6-0.

“We’re playing really well, and we’re moving the ball well as a team,” Tigers head coach Roger Downing said. “Last week was all about making sure we’re getting ready for the tournament this week. I think we’re looking pretty good, and set to make a run at State.”

Lions head coach Josh Hansen said that with a team like Eisenhower, it’s hard to recover once you’re down a few goals.

“I told the girls, ‘If you want to make this game feasible, you’ve got to wear them out. The only way you can do that is to keep ball control.’ Well, we weren’t able to do that.

They did that to us,” Hansen said.

Bella Smith scored two goals for Eisenhower; Mackenzie Jordan, Abi Welch, McKenna Branch and Kendra Brungardt scored a goal apiece. Kaitlyn Erwin and Abby Bachman had two assists apiece; Jordan had one assist.

Both Downing and Hansen said they liked their odds of winning regionals this week.

Goddard (10-6-0) was slated to play at Valley Center (11-5-0) in the first round on Tuesday, May 17. The winner of that game will play at Maize South this Thursday.

“I really like our chances and how we drew, even though we’re a 10-seed,” Hansen said. “We’d’ve liked to host, but I would give up hosting to get where we’re at right now as far as our regional seeding.”

Eisenhower was slated to play Salina Central on Tuesday, May 17. Salina Central (3-13-0) won a

play-in game over winless Arkansas City on Monday. Should Eisenhower beat Salina Central, it will host Andover Central (11-6-0) on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m.

“The culture that I have going, and our expectation, is to get past the regional every year, at least,” Downing said. “We played Andover Central earlier this year, and I think we have a good matchup.”

Should the Tigers and Lions both win their regionals, they could find themselves meeting again in a quarterfinal on May 24.

Campus Colts to play South

The Campus Colts (214-0) were slated to host Wichita South (0-16-0) in a regional play-in game on Tuesday, May 17. The winner of that game was to advance to a game versus Dodge City (12-3-0) on Wednesday. The final

game of regional is slated for Friday, May 20, when potential opponents are Northwest and Hutchinson.

Colts head coach Nicole Peschel said she was pleased to get the opportunity to host one more home game this season.

“That’s going to be a good opportunity for us to go out and hopefully dictate that game,” Peschel said. “We’ll show up, see what we can do, hopefully win that one and turn around against Dodge City the next day. I’m not going to talk too much about Dodge City until we take our shots against South. Our kids are excited about this chance.”

Last week, the Colts played their last regular-season game at Salina South, losing 2-0.

“We probably had more shots and opportunities in that game than we’ve had in a while,” Peschel said. “Our kids did a great job going out there and giving it their best.”

Colts’ Garrett-Tillemans wins 400 title

By Travis Mounts TSnews

BreAna Garrett-Tillemans placed in three different events at the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Div. I championships, held last Friday in Salina.

The sophomore won the league title in the 400 meters, and placed third in both the 200 and 800.

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The Campus boys performed well in the hurdles events. Garrett Denning took second in the 300-meter hurdles, while Andrew Howard placed fourth. In the 110-meter hurdles, Howard was fourth and Denning placed fifth.

Brody Bloom placed in two events, the 1600 and 3200 meters.

The online results for

this meet did not include team standings.

The Colts now turn their attention to qualifying for the State track and field meet next week. They will take part in the 6A regional this Friday at Wichita Northwest High School. Field events begin at noon, and track events start at 2 p.m.

The top four competitors in each event will go to the State meet at Wichi-

Food safety tips perfect for spring

Spring and summer are ripe for enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables and planning outdoor picnics, but food safety mistakes could spoil the fun, said Kansas State University food safety specialist Londa Nwadike.

She said that food safety begins before the kitchen; all the way back to production, in fact.

“Produce safety is a shared responsibility. Kansas produce growers are working hard to grow produce safely,” said Nwadike, who holds dual extension appointments with K-State and the University of Missouri. “K-State Research and Extension provides resources to grow produce safely, and consumers can also do their part to keep

produce as safe as possible.”

Nwadike said there are a few things to keep in mind to assure the produce is safe and good quality in the grocery store, farmers market, or farm stand:

• The product should have a fresh look ideally, not wilted.

• The product should be without bruises, cuts or nicks.

• If pre-cut or peeled, the product must be in cold storage.

• Do not buy any produce that is touching the floor.

When preparing produce in the kitchen, Nwadike advises consumers to “always keep hands and surfaces clean” and store produce in the refrigerator until ready to prepare.

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“We only recommend that consumers use clean running water to rinse produce before consuming it,” she said. “For produce with rough skin, such as cantaloupe or potatoes, it is recommended to use a clean brush.”

For further tips on produce preparation, K-State Research and Extension offers several resources online, including a publication on storing fresh produce.

Anytime, but especially during picnics, Nwadike said cut or peeled produce should not be kept in the temperature danger zone

of 40-140°F for more than 2 hours. That is, cold foods should be kept cold, and hot foods should be kept hot.

“If the produce might be out for more than two hours from the time you cut it or take it out of the refrigerator, be sure to pack the cut produce in a cooler on ice so that it stays below 40°F,” she said. “It will also taste better that way.”

The usual food safety rules also apply at the picnic: wash hands and keep any surface that the produce touches – containers, utensils and more – clean.

Mason Seiter

Clearwater Indians

Mason Seiter is the week’s TSnews Athlete of the Week. Seiter won gold twice at last week’s Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Div. II track and field meet. He won both the 800 meters and the 1600 meters, and will compete in the 4A regional meet on Friday at El Dorado for a chance to compete at State next week.

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500 freestyle: Hannah Wilson, 11th, 7:14.55;

Golf

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Eisenhower wins AVCTLII

The Eisenhower Tigers won the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League title on May 10. The Tigers shot 304 on their home course at Tex Consolver, beating the runner-up Andover Trojans by 9 strokes.

The Goddard Lions shot 367 and placed fifth out of seven teams.

The Tigers’ Brody Scafe and Emery Kaylor tied with Aidan Nguyen of Andover at the top of the leaderboard, with all three golfers shooting 75.

Eisenhower had five golfers in the top five and chasing the leaders. Teammates Carson Wright and Tyler Hardtafer both shot 77 to finished tied for sixth place. Jack Elliott shot 79 to tie Andover’s Vincent Chan for eight.

Goddard’s Logan Ashford led the Lions. He just missed the top 10, shooting 83 to finished tied with Cooper Brucker of Andover.

Eisenhower: Brody Scafe, tie 1st, 75; Emery Kaylor, tie 1st, 75; Carson Wright, tie 6th, 77; Tyler Hardtafer, tie 6th, 77; Jack Elliott, tie 8th, 79; Brent Henry, tie 14th, 85.

Goddard: Logan Ashford, tie 11th, 83; Jayden Miller, tie 23rd, 90; Jim Terry, tie 30th, 97; Jack Enegren, tie 30th, 97; Garren Morrison, 34th, 100; Zach Buresh, 37th, 105.

Indians fifth at league

The Clearwater Indians placed fifth in the six-team AVCTL Div. IV tournament, held on May 10 at Wellington Golf Club. The Indians shot 438, and finished five strokes ahead of Mulvane. Wellington was the champion with a 310 team score. Aaron Schroeder led Clearwater, finishing in a three-way tie for 21st place.

Clearwater: Aaron Schroeder, tie 21st, 107; Lucas Bullard, 24th, 109; Mason Skiles, tie 25th, 110; Grant Willis, 27th, 112; Derek Chmieleski, tie 28th, 113.

Colts compete at league meet

The Campus Colts competed on May 10 in the AVCTL Div. boys golf tournament. The Colts were last among seven teams, shooting 441. Maize South topped Derby for the league championship. The tournament was played at Newton’s Sand Creek Station.

Campus: Peyton Winn, tie 33rd, 106; Evan Mann, tie 33rd, 106; Brogan Godwin, 36th, 114; Hadley Clark, tie 37th, 115; Laken Herndon, 40th, 127; Ben Pile, 42nd, 142.

Morrison medals at SCBL

Dalton Morrison placed in three different events at last week’s South Central Border League track and field meet in Caldwell. Teammate Damien Smith placed in a pair of events.

Ryder Ragan and Lakelyn Love had the highest finish among all the Argonia boys and girls. Ragan placed third in shot, while Love was third in high jump.

The Raiders will take part in the 1A regional

at Burlington on Friday. Field events begin at 3 p.m., and preliminary races start at 4:30 p.m. The top four in each event advance to the State track and field meet.

New seat belt enforcement effort is in full effect

130 Years Ago

The editor of The Herald is still ill and confined to his home. Mr. F.J.R. Zeller is assisting at the office while he is away.

Messrs. Grace and Koch, our heaviest dealers at this point, shipped 300 hogs last week.

120 Years Ago

A.J. Bennett, Jr. is building a handsome two-story dwelling house on his farm south of town.

100 Years Ago

George Kohler’s horse stepped into a coyote hole Wednesday and pitched George off. He broke the large bone in his left arm, just back of the wrist, and harvesting coming on, too!

90 Years Ago

The choir of the Christian Church, Cheney, will broadcast a program of sacred music over radio station KFH, Wichita, Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 o’clock, under the direction of Ivan Farris.

Yesteryears

From the archives of the Cheney Sentinel, Clearwater Times and Goddard News Sentinel

80 Years Ago

Mrs. Anna Meyer received word from her son, Marvin Meyer, that he has a new rating in the U.S. Army. He is now a Private First Class and has an increase in salary.

60 Years Ago

Three elementary teachers for Cheney Public Schools have been employed, Supt. Paul Ridgway announced: Mrs. Linda L. Stringfellow, music; Clifford E. Cheatham, sixth grade; Mrs. Virginia Roembach, fourth grade.

40 Years Ago

Candidates for Cheney Frontier Days Rodeo Queen Crown are Luann Albert of Colwich, Kim Friess, Ann Smarsh of Cheney, and Randi LaMar.

Haysville Memories

5 Years Ago

Enrollment for Haysville Community Library’s summer reading program begins on Monday, May 22. The program includes activities and programs meant to keep kids reading during their time off from school. “The evidence is overwhelming that, especially for younger children, reading at an early age, or even just reading to them at an early age, makes them perform better in school and learn faster,” library director Ken Bell said. “It gives them a leg up on education, and ultimately in life.”

Ready or not, high school graduation has arrived. There will be two commencements this weekend for students in the Haysville School District. Students at Haysville High School will graduate at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony will be held at

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Immanuel Baptist Church in Wichita, 1415 S. Topeka.

The Campus soccer season came to a tough end on Monday night, as the Colts fell 8-0 at rival Derby in the first round of regional play. The Panthers scored four goals in each half including an own goal in the second half, and controlled the game from start to finish. Derby outshot Campus 21-2.

Campus golfer Mikey

Kelly is heading to the Class 6A State tournament. Kelly won a playoff with four other golfers to take ninth at Monday’s regional tournament at Carey Park in Hutchinson. He shot 81 over 18 holes. Kelley, a senior, has been the Colts’ top golfer all season.

1 Year Ago

With graduations this weekend, Dr. John Burke is winding down his 18 years as superintendent of

Clearwater Police Report

May 1: Driver arrested in the 400 block East Ross, for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Driving on Laned Road. Took a Theft by Deception report in the 300 block of South Gorin. Driver arrested in the 700 block North Fourth, for Driving Under the Influence, Improper Driving on Laned Road, Drive While Suspended, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a passenger was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a Kiowa County warrant.

May 2: Assisted EMS with a medical call in the 100 block North First. Assisted the Fire Department with a fire alarm in the 1200 block East Ross. Dispatched to a business alarm in the 100 block North Fourth. Dispatched to a family disturbance in the 300 block East Janet.

20 Years Ago

Cheney won the varsity title in golf with a nine-hole score of 167. In the individual competition, Cheney freshman Zac Potter won the league title with an even par score of 36.

The largest nationwide seat belt enforcement effort ever kicked-off recently as more than 11,000 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states conduct child passenger safety, seat belt and drunk driving checkpoints and other special enforcement activities a part of the Operation ABC Mobilization.

10 Years Ago

Members of the Clearwater City Council are gearing up for an annual chore- preparation of the city’s budget for the following year. That process got its start at last week’s regular council meeting. That evening, department heads presented their budget requests for 2013. In

Haysville Public Schools. That is a long time with any district. On average, a superintendent stays with a school district only about five years. When asked in a recent phone interview about the highlights of his tenure, Burke quickly pointed to the $49 million bond issue passed by voters in 2005 and the $59 million bond approved in 2015. The first bond funded the construction of Haysville West Middle School and Prairie Elementary School, as well as expansions at Campus High School. The later bond included the new, state-of-the-art facility shared by Haysville High School and Tri-City Day School, the Glenn Crum Natatorium at Campus, and the new Bob Curless Transportation Center, along with many safety and security upgrades across the district.

in the 100 block West Ross.

May 8: Adult arrested in Wichita for a Clearwater Municipal Court traffic warrant. Assisted the Sheriff Department with a welfare check north of Clearwater. Driver arrested for Driving Under the Influence in the 700 block North Fourth.

May 9: Took a report on a curfew violation in the 400 block Clear Creek. Assisted the Fire Department with an alarm in the 1200 block East Ross. Took a dog at large report in the 100 block East Ross. Took a suspicious vehicle report in the 500 block North Tracy. Assisted the Sheriff Department with a domestic disturbance southwest of Clearwater.

May 10: Assisted EMS with a medical call in the 200 block South Second. Took a vandalism report in the 100 block South Tracy. Driver arrested in the 700 block North Fourth, for Driving While Suspended, No Proof of Insurance and a Valley Center warrant. Assisted the fire department with an alarm in the 100 block South First.

addition, council members also reviewed discussions from the city’s Town Hall Meeting process, and goals that would require city budget attention to accomplish.

Garden Plain Elementary School and the GPES Home School Organization have decided to erect playground and fitness equipment with a memorial plaque to honor the memory of physical education instructor Barbara Hunt. Hunt died in a vehicle accident last month.

Two major business projects funded with industrial revenue bonds from the city of Goddard have been paid off, and the Goddard City Council took actions related to those payoffs at its meeting last week.

From the Argosy Files

From May 1922

A full house in the big gym greeted the Senior Class play of the local high school. Everyone enjoyed a rip-roaring comedy entitled, “Whose Little Bride are You?”

The cast consisted of Lowell Sauer, Winfred Showman, Ellis Davis, Oscar Jenkins, Loran Solter, Maxine Gillis, Ruby Dickson, Marietta Landis, Nelda Alloway and Ethal Alloway.

When Kansas school teachers sign their contracts for the coming year, the new provisions will be discovered, if contract forms sent out by the state superintendent Lorraine E. Wooster, are used.

If agreed to and followed out, it will mean the disappearance of tobacco, the “abbreviated” skirt, thin hose, lipstick and other forms of attire upon which Wooster has declared war. Miss Wooster attempted to oust W.M. Peck as superintendent of the Cimarron schools. The action came because of a report from the Rev. James W. Little, pastor of the Methodist Church there, to the effect that Peck smokes cigars, plays bridge and dances.

An item in the School Memorandum: Howard Staley and Ruby Dickson are planning to elope Friday evening at 11:30. Please do not tell as Ruby wishes to keep it a secret from her parents and Howard.

Juvenile escort to Cheney Middle School; Barking dog complaint in the 600 block of E. Sixth; Lost property/theft in the 500 block of N. Main;

Check welfare request in the 400 block of N. Main; City code violation reports in the 200 block of N. Garfield.

5/12: Juvenile escort to Cheney Middle School; Golf cart inspection at the police department; Checked suspicious person report in the 400 block of N. Main; Missing property report in the 900 block of N. Main, unfounded;

Lost property report at the police department; Assisted

Fire/EMS in the 200 block of E. First; Checked on a juvenile problem in the 800 block of N. Marshall; Suspicious person report received in the area of Main & Fifth.

5/13: Juvenile escort to the Cheney Middle School; Motorist assist in the City; City code violations in the 100 block of N. Marshall; City code violation in the 400 block of W. First; City code violation in the 500 block of W. Fifth; City code violation in the 600 block of N. Wolf. 5/14: City code violation in the 500 block of N. Wolf.

May 3: Assisted the Sheriff Department with a residential alarm northwest of Clearwater. Driver cited in the 1000 block Park Glen, for Driving in Violation of Restrictions.

May 4: Adult arrested in Wichita for a Clearwater Municipal Court criminal and traffic warrant.

May 5: Adult arrested in the 300 block East Ross, for Driving While Suspended, Possession of Methamphetamine, Interference with Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. Adult arrested in Wichita for a Clearwater Municipal Court criminal and traffic warrant.

May 6: Responded to the report of an unruly juvenile in the 100 block South First. Assisted a motorist locked out of their vehicle in the 100 block South Lee. Investigated a suspicious person report in the 900 block Park Glen. Assisted the Sheriff Department with traffic control at a business fire northeast of Clearwater.

May 7: Took a found property report

May 11: Assisted EMS with a medical call in the 700 block of East Wood. Assisted EMS with a medical call east of Clearwater. Dispatched to a 911 hang-up in the 100 block South Tracy. Assisted EMS with a medical call in the 100 block North Fourth. Responded to a disorderly conduct and vandalism report in the 1000 block East Ross. Assisted the Sheriff Department with a residential alarm east of Clearwater.

May 12: Took a reckless driving complaint in the 100 block East Ross. Dispatched to a residential alarm in the 200 block North Gorin. Took a reckless driving complaint in the 200 block South Third.

May 13: Assisted the Sheriff Department with a reckless driving complaint northeast of Clearwater. Adult arrested in Wichita for a Clearwater Municipal Court traffic warrant.

May 14: Adult arrested in Goddard for a Clearwater Municipal Court traffic warrant.

May 15: Took a reckless driving complaint in the 100 block East Ross. Adult arrested in Wichita for a Clearwater Municipal Court traffic warrant.

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How to get ready for work in the dark

Recently the storms we were experiencing in the area caused a power outage at my house in the morning, right as I was getting ready for work.

My first thought was to call the office and tell my staff that I wasn’t going to be able to make it in on time. You know...because the power was out.

Remember when a power outage was actually a pretty good excuse for calling in late for work... or taking a whole chunk of the day off? It was an excuse with a built-in alibi: your boss could call the power company and find out that yes, indeed, there

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phones, which unlike alarm clocks almost never fail.

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really was a power outage at your house.

Ahhhh, those were the days. Most of us had radio alarm clocks, and without a battery backup, those darned things would just fail you in a power outage. And this was well before cell

And, even if you did wake up on time, how in the world were you supposed to get ready for work? Without power, you could not call upon your auto-drip coffee maker, shaver, hair dryer, curling iron and any other electronic devices needed to prepare yourself for another stint at the office.

So there I was...fumbling around my house with no power, wondering how I was going to get ready for work. That was when I took note of my life in the 21st century.

First off, I do use my cell

Keep building upon your education

Congratulations, graduates. With a diploma in hand, you are about to discover how much you thought you knew about the real world and how little you actually know.

There’s no need to feel bad. This is a road that each of us has traveled down. The only question is how quickly we realize this hard truth . . . if at all.

And in no way are we implying that your teachers, coaches and others haven’t done their job. In fact, we have nothing but high praise for our public education system.

It must be remembered, however, that this was only a foundation on which to build.

As an athlete, think back on the coaches who pushed you to go beyond your pain threshold, beyond what you felt your body was capable of doing. Until an athlete is willing to step outside their comfort zone they will never realize their full potential.

The same is true of the way we think and in how we view life.

We can refuse to challenge ourselves mentally, to accept things as they are now with the assumption they won’t change – or shouldn’t change. We can deny facts, or worse yet believe there are “alternative facts,” in an attempt to explain away things we don’t want to understand.

Or we can approach life with an open mind, a desire to learn and a willingness to accept change.

This generation has never-before-seen opportunities to learn about life, different cultures and interact with people in a way that was unimaginable just a generation ago. We have never enjoyed greater opportunity to bridge cultural gaps and gain a deeper understanding of each other.

But change doesn’t come easily. We are creatures of habit who prefer that things be a certain way. We don’t want disruptions in our routine or feel forced to accept new “norms” – even if it’s in our own best interest.

We once refused to wear a seat belt because it was our belief that the government had no place infringing upon what we felt was

a personal choice. We resisted, even as we knew of friends who were seriously injured or paralyzed as the result of a vehicle accident in which they chose not to wear a seat belt.

Today, we wouldn’t think of traveling out of town without our seat belt fastened.

We learned. We adapted.

As a youngster, it was common to hear racial slurs, even among some family members. When you don’t grow up with a minority population in your school or community, one imagines those words are harmless because they don’t apply to anyone we know.

In time, we realized that minorities didn’t have to be within our communities for such language to be offensive and hurtful –that if we didn’t challenge people who thought such slurs were acceptable then we were no better.

We learned. We adapted.

Unfortunately, we were a little slower to accept the growing awareness of lifestyle choices until faced with a family member who came out as gay. It shouldn’t take a close relationship for something this personal to have meaning, but only then did we finally begin to understand.

We continued to learn. We adapted.

And yet, here we are in the 21st Century and people believe they can turn back the clock to a so-called “simpler time” – that there is something to be gained by ignoring reality and refusing to accept those things, or people, that make some of us uncomfortable.

Stereotypes about certain types of people and ethnic groups became so ingrained in our thinking through popular cartoons or even Dr. Seuss that we didn’t realize the effect it was having. We’ve come to accept a certain way of thinking because it’s always been that way.

Change can be difficult, sometimes controversial, whether it’s allowing people of different races to sit at the same lunch counter, share the same classroom

phone as an alarm clock. I was already up when the power went off.

Second, I’m an espresso drinker, and I make mine on my gas stovetop with a small Italian espresso maker. As long as I’ve got ground coffee, I’m good to go.

Third, my shaver charges up and then runs on battery life. All I needed were some rays of sunlight in my bathroom and I could start the grooming process. The water was running, my towels were handy, and the toilet still flushed.

I’ll admit that without some light, my walk-in closet is pretty dark. No

or use the same water fountain. The problem isn’t with acknowledging our past but in refusing to make it part of the conversation so we can assure these same mistakes are never repeated.

For generations, we believed the only way to be raised in this nation was as a heterosexual, Anglo-Saxon Christian. Holding that belief made it easier to accept minorities as second-class citizens.

It offered an excuse for separating hundreds of thousands of Native American children from their families and placing them into boarding schools for the sole purpose of erasing their culture from existence. It allowed us to force the LGBTQ community into the shadows because they were seen as deviants who didn’t belong among normal people.

As we belatedly acknowledge our past and try to make amends for our shameful treatment of others, there are those who continue to resist. They are waging a cultural war in our public schools, trying to prevent the teaching of history which portrays us as not-so-exceptional and banning books which can help young people understand there is no one-size-fits-all definition of normal.

If our education system has functioned as it should, as a student you’ve been made to feel uncomfortable on numerous occasions – whether it was the time in kindergarten when you had to lead your class to the lunchroom, or you had to deliver your first speech for a forensics tournament or a coach turned to you during a huddle with 15 seconds left in the game and said, “You’re going to take the winning shot.”

When we are forced out of our comfort zone, we grow as an individual.

It’s okay to be uncomfortable. Determine what feels normal for you and accept what others decide is normal for them.

Above all, learn from the past. Adapt.

You’ll be a better person for it.

Editor’s note: Rod Haxton is editor and publisher of The Scott County Record in Scott City.

worries...I deemed it “casual day” at the office and put on a T-shirt with my jeans. I keep them in my highboy dresser, right between the two windows in my bedroom.

By the time my espresso was brewed, I had gotten myself as ready for work as I do on even my best days. My briefcase was right where it was supposed to be, and even if I had needed to do something quick on my computer, my laptop always has a charge.

With almost no dent in my schedule, I was just about ready to head out the door. And then it hit me.

How was I going to get

my truck out of the garage? Yes, I have a manual release on my garage door, but it’s so heavy I wasn’t sure I could even lift it up under the circumstances.

Oh my gosh...I almost had an excuse to call the office and push off my arrival. And then, just as I wondered how I could kill a little time, the power came back on.

I wasted five minutes resetting all of the electronic clocks in the house, and then opened the garage door, started my truck and headed to work.

And all the while I was just inches away from a good excuse.

Best senior travel discounts in 2022

Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors?

My husband and are about to retire and are interested in traveling more but live on a tight budget.

Frugal Travelers

Dear Frugal, There are literally hundreds of different travel-related discounts available to older travelers that can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the age requirement, which varies by business. Some discounts may be available as soon as you turn 50, but most don’t kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Here’s a rundown of top travel discounts, along with some extra tips to help you save.

The first thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy.

You also need to be aware that when it comes to senior travel bargains, the “senior discount,” if available, may not always be the best deal. Hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines, for example, offer advanced bookings along with special deals and promotions from time to time that may be a lower rate than what the senior discount is. Before you book, always ask about the lowest possible rate and the best deal available.

Another way you can save is to be flexible when you travel. Last minute travel deals can offer huge savings, as does trav -

eling during off-season or off-peak times, and avoiding holidays.

Club memberships can also garner you a wide variety of travel bargains. AARP, for example, has dozens of travel discounts available on hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and more – see AARP.org/benefits-discounts. The American Automobile Association (AAA.com) is another membership club that provides some great travel discounts to members at any age. Here are of some of the best senior travel discounts available in 2022.

Airline: British Airways offers AARP members $65 off economy travel and $200 off business club travel. American, Delta and United also offer senior fares to passengers 65 and older in certain markets but are extremely limited. And JetBlue offers 5 percent discounts for retired military and veterans that are enrolled in Veterans Advantage.

Train: Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers 65-plus, and a 10 percent discount to passengers over age 60 on cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.

Rental Car: Avis and Budget provide AARP members up to 30 percent off at participating locations. Hertz offers up to 20 percent off to 50-plus

travelers. And Thrifty and Sixt provides 5 percent off to those 50 and older.

Hotels: Certain hotel chains offer discounted rates for seniors usually ranging between 10 and 15 percent off but may vary by location. Some popular hotels that offer these discounts include Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, IHG Hotels, Marriott, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Red Roof and Wyndham Hotels.

Restaurants: Many restaurant chains offer senior discounts ranging from free drinks, to senior menus, to discounts off your total order, but they may only be available on certain days of the week or at certain locations. Some popular options include Applebee’s, Denny’s, IHOP, Chili’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and McDonalds.

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Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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From-scratch salted caramel pretzel brownies ‘knot’ an easy task

Sometimes, I ironically bite off more than I can chew when it comes to trying new recipes. This week was one of those times.

I was invited to donate something to a dessert auction, and I decided it was the perfect time to try a recipe for some decadent brownies I’ve been eyeballing for quite a long time.

I naively thought that making brownies would take up far less of my afternoon than if I made a pie or cake. I was so, so wrong—but only about the timeframe. The flavor was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend making these, as long as you have a few hours to burn. This comes from the blog “Butter Baking.” You can find the original post at https://www.butterbaking.com/2015/04/21/ salted-caramel-pretzel-brownies/. I doubled the vanilla in my version and made sure to convert everything to U.S. standard measurements.

Salted Caramel

Pretzel Brownies

Base Layer Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 1/2 cups pretzels, roughly chopped

Brownie Layer Ingredients

3/4 cup butter

16 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped

5 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour

Spice Up Your Life

Lindsey Young

Salted Caramel Layer Ingredients

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 cups sugar

6 tablespoons butter

3/4 heavy cream coarse or flaked salt, for topping

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Start by greasing and lining a nine-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, and set it aside.

In a bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir until it’s well combined, and then stir in the pretzels, making sure to coat them evenly.

Spread the pretzel mixture in an even, single layer in your prepared pan. (It won’t completely cover the bottom. Just spread it as evenly as you can.) Bake the pretzel mixture for six to eight minutes or until the layer is set. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside while you prepare the next layer. Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Place water in the bottom of a double boiler or in a medium-sized saucepan with a glass bowl that will fit on top (be careful not to let the bowl touch the water); heat the water over medium heat to bring it to a low simmer. Add the butter and dark chocolate to the top, stirring

constantly until everything is melted and well combined. Remove it from heat and set it aside to cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla on high speed until it is thick and a pale yellow—about three minutes. Fold in the chocolate until well combined, and then fold in the flour.

Pour the batter into the pan over top of the pretzel layer, smoothing it out evenly.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the top begins to crack slightly and the brownie layer is mostly firm. (Try wiggling the pan a little. If it’s really wobbly still, bake it a bit longer. These won’t feel completely set when they’re done. Just pay attention to the edges and the top.) Set the brownies aside to cool.

For the caramel, add the water and sugar into a medium-sized saucepan, place a candy thermometer in the mixture, and heat over high heat, stirring occasionally. In a second medium-sized saucepan, heat the butter and cream over low, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted.

When the caramel turns a deep brown color and the thermometer reads 350 degrees, immediately remove it from the heat. Whisk the butter mixture into the caramel (be careful; it will fizz up a bit).

Return the pan to high heat and cook for another five minutes, stirring continuously, until it thickens a little.

Pour the caramel over top of the brownie layer and spread it out evenly.

Refrigerate the brownies for about five hours or until the caramel layer is set. Sprinkle the entire top with your desired amount of coarse salt, and then cut into squares.

Keep the brownies refrigerated in an air-tight container until you’re ready to serve them.

Spice Up Your Life is a weekly recipe column by Lindsey Young, who describes herself as an enthusiastic amateur cook and can be reached through her website at spiceupkitchen.net.