TSnews 8-11-22 Section A

Hoops legend visits local communities

Basketball camps bring Jackie Stiles back to her roots

By Travis Mounts TSnews

This summer, young people in Conway Springs and Haysville were able to improve their basketball skills under the tutelage of Jackie Stiles – Kansas basketball legend, college standout and former pro player. For Stiles, a Kansas native from Claflin, the camps bring her back to her days as a kid learning to play basketball.

“Camps were a huge part of my development, and I remember what kind of an impact they had on me,” she told TSnews.

Stiles held a number of camps this summer in Kansas, and has a few more planned before the end of the year. She recently left coaching and moved to Springfield, Mo., where she put together one of the best-ever college careers playing for the Southwest Missouri State Bears (now Missouri State).

The camps provided a chance to stay with her family in Kansas, and she got help running the camps from her parents and her nephew.

Stiles is working to open a fitness studio this year in Springfield. It was a plan that was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that delay also created the opportunity for her to put together her own camps.

“Honestly, it’s been a blessing,” she said of the delay. “The camps are going to be a big part of what I do.”

This is not the first time Stiles has conducted basketball camps. She did some early in her WNBA career and then again right after her

Garage sales are this weekend

Haysville to host citywide event Saturday and Sunday

By Travis Mounts TSnews

HAYSVIILE – The 42nd annual citywide garage sales will be held this Saturday and Sunday in Haysville.

Organizers claim to have held the nation’s first citywide garage sales more than four decades ago. Citywide sales are now popular in many communities in the area and across the country, and they frequently serve as major events that draw people to town. Haysville’s garage sales are hosted by the Friends of the Haysville Library, which benefits the Haysville Community Library.

“The one, most crucial thing about it is, it’s the biggest

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Students head back to school

By Travis Mounts TSnews

Even though temperatures in the 90s and 100s tell us we’re still in the throes of summer, school calendars are telling us it is time for students to return to class.

Goddard is the first district in the TSnews coverage area to send students back to school. Most students in Goddard Public Schools are going back to school this Thursday. There are some staggered starts in younger grades, with students with last names starting with the letters A-L going back Thursday, and those with M-Z having their first days on Friday.

Other students will return to class next week. Cheney students will begin school on Tuesday, except for the kindergarten students who will return next Thursday. The district will hold kindergarten screenings Aug. 16-17.

Haysville Public Schools will see most students return next Wednesday. That group includes students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, and high school freshmen. All other middle school and high school students will return next Thursday.

Students in Argonia, Clearwater, Conway Springs and Garden Plain go back to school next week on Thursday.

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Standout former basketball player Jackie Stiles instructs young players in Conway Springs on defensive techniques during a camp held at the local high school this summer. Stiles, who is in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, also held a camp at the Haysville Activity Center.

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Jackie Stiles talks to Chloe Allen during Stiles’ basketball camp in Conway Springs. Stiles, a Kansas native who now lives in Springfield, Mo., spent a portion of her summer staying with family and conducting camps in small Kansas towns. She said the camps remind her of the learning she experienced growing up in Claflin.

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Special Section The 2022 Sedgwick County Fair Results section includes stories, 4-H and Open Class results, and

Argonia

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheney

Police reports

Garden Plain

Friday Story time, 10:30 a.m., Garden Plain Library.

Monday Preschool open house, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Garden Plain Elementary, open house, 6 p.m.

Thursday USD 267 first day of school.

Goddard

Thursday Books and Blessings Book Club, 6 p.m., Goddard Public Library.

USD 265 first day of school

Monday Story time, 9:30 a.m., Goddard Public Library. City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall.

Tuesday Book Edge Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Goddard Public Library.

Wednesday Friends and Foundation meeting, 6 p.m., Goddard Public Library.

Haysville

Thursday Open pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Haysville Rec tae kwon do, times vary, HAC. Chamber of Commerce board meeting, 8:30 a.m. STEPS, 10 a.m., Haysville Senior Center. Food Trucks at City Hall, 11 a.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m.,

July 24: Responded to the report of a person suffering from mental health issues. Assisted the Sheriff Department with a suspicious vehicle northeast of Clearwater.

Clearwater High School and Middle School fall sports parent meeting, 6 p.m., CHS auditorium.

Wednesday Clearwater High School, Freshman orientation, 8 a.m. Clearwater Public Library, Books and Beyond meeting, 3:30 p.m. Clearwater Elementary West, meet your teacher, 5 p.m. Clearwater Intermediate-Middle School, open house, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Park Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. USD 264, first day of school.

Conway Springs

Thursday New student orientation, 6 p.m., Conway Springs High School auditorium.

Monday Orientation night, 6 p.m., Conway Springs High School.

Tuesday

Kyle Trueblood Elementary, welcome nights, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday USD 356 first day of school.

on all events.

Friendship Meals Menu

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

Monday: Chicken and cheese casserole, broccoli, mixed fruit, garlic bread, milk.

Tuesday: Meatloaf, baked potato, peas, salad, pineapple, roll, milk.

Wednesday: Scalloped potatoes with ham, mixed vegetables, cantaloupe slice, gelatin with fruit, wheat bread, milk.

Thursday: Turkey salad sandwich, sliced tomatoes, pickled beets, Mandarin oranges, oatmeal cake, milk.

Friday: Liver and onions or beef cutlet in gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, bean medley salad, pears, 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.

a sex crimes investigation. Driver cited in the 500 block North Fourth for Driving While Suspended. Assisted a motorist locked out of their vehicle in the 100 block North Fourth. Driver arrested in the 100 block South Yvonne for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disobey Stop Sign and Drive Without Lights, and a passenger was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.

July 21: Assisted with locating a runaway in the 200 block of Copperhead Court. Assisted a motorist locked out of their vehicle in the 900 block Park Glen.

July 22: Responded to a disorderly conduct report involving juveniles in the 700 block East Janet. Took a suspicious activity report in the 600 block East Janet. Responded to a disorderly conduct report in the 600 block of East Wood. Driver was arrested in the 100 block of North Fourth, for Driving Under the Influence, Driving Without Lights, and Improper Driving on Laned Road.

July 23: Assisted the Sheriff Department with an injury accident northeast of Clearwater.

Happy 90th Birthday Virginia Zoglmann!

retiring in 2020. Please join us for a time of visiting and celebration.

Come-and-Go Reception Cheney United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall August 20 • 2:00-4:00 p.m.

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Grant to help new Argonia group

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

ARGONIA – A new group is hoping to improve and promote the Argonia community, and a grant from Wheatland Electric Cooperative will help it get started.

On Aug. 3, Wheatland Electric representative Mary Hoisington visited the city to present a $1,000 check to Argonia Chamber and Pride, a new nonprofit organization.

“We’re making money to put back into the community and to promote the businesses,” said Tara Pierce. She is Argonia’s city clerk, but this effort is

outside of her role with the city. Also helping start this new group is Sarah Jane’s Salsa owner Sarah May, Argonia Public Schools teacher Natalie Shirley, and Karyn Taton.

Argonia Chamber and Pride will take over the annual Santa Day and Christmas Tree lighting, which will likely be the new group’s first event. The new members are working on obtaining a 501-c-3 nonprofit designation.

The community used to have a chamber of commerce, but that organization dissolved a few years ago. Pierce said the first focus will be on revitalizing Main Street.

“We have big goals,” she said. “It will take a lot of people, a lot of helping hands.”

She noted that there is only so much the city can do, both because of budget limitations and its role as a government entity.

More volunteers are wanted. There are plans to start having fundraising events, such as breakfasts and suppers. Pierce said they hope some of the new city residents will become involved, too.

“This is for the businesses and for the community at large. We want to focus on Main Street first, and then look outward,” she said.

The money comes

St. Rose Circle to meet

from the Sharing Success Fund, which is managed by the Scott Community Foundation. The Scott Community Foundation began formally accepting applications for grants from the Wheatland Electric Sharing Success Fund from community-based organizations on Dec. 1, 2012. Wheatland Electric and CoBank have each contributed $10,000 this year to the fund. The program will continue to run until the funds are exhausted. Since 2012, the Sharing Success Fund has made $125,000 available to community-based organizations and projects across Wheatland’s service territory.

Former Clearwater police chief takes Garden Plain job

By Sam Jack TSnews

GARDEN PLAIN –

During a special meeting last month, the Garden Plain City Council hired Gene Garcia as Garden Plain’s new police chief. Garcia was police chief in Clearwater from 2007 to May 2015, then was chief of police in Caldwell from August 2016 to May 2019, according to his LinkedIn profile. For the last three summers, he worked for the National Park Service as a seasonal park ranger at Glacier National Park.

Garcia’s hiring takes care of one longstanding vacancy on the city staff. The city is still searching for a qualified wastewater system operator. The city council held its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 3.

• The council entered into an agreement with Cheney engineering firm Kirkham Michael to study flood mitigation in the city, at a cost of $41,000.

• The council hired South Central Paving to do $7,600 worth of crack sealing. Seven streets have been identified, and South

Central Paving will start working on the worst first, continuing until the allocated money has been exhausted.

• The council unanimously approved an ordinance adjusting the wage scale for several positions in the city.

• The council approved city clerk Kim McCormick and deputy clerk Bonnie Kopper to attend a conference of Kansas court clerks in September. The council approved McCormick and Garcia’s attendance at the League of Kansas Municipalities conference in

Spaces left for students on Haysville Hustle

HAYSVILLE – Spaces are filling up for after-school rides on the Haysville Hustle.

The local public transportation service is not just for senior citizens, although seniors are a major portion of the ridership.

Kristen McDaniel, Haysville Senior Center director, said the Haysville Hustle also operates a bus for students needing after-school transportation. However, spaces are quickly filling up.

“Currently about half of our bus is full,” she said on Monday.

Parents are asked to register students with the senior center, so that Haysville Hustle knows to pick them up daily. The cost is $2 per ride, the same as normal. Tokens need to be purchased. They can be bought in person at the senior center, 160 E. Karla Ave., or over the phone.

McDaniel said most of the riders are Haysville

Middle School students. There will be a pickup from Campus High School, if needed. Rides may not be available from other schools.

There are limited morning rides. Haysville Hustle service does not begin until 8 a.m., which is too late for high school or middle school students in Haysville. McDaniel said there are a few morning riders to elementary schools. Riders must be at least 8 years old to ride alone.

October.

• The council held a 15-minute executive session to discuss matters relating to non-elected personnel, with Chief Garcia included.

GARDEN PLAIN –The St. Rose of Lima Circle No. 832 Daughters of Isabella will meet at 7

p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. The meeting will take place at the Garden Plain Senior Center.

Praise in the park

Last Sunday evening, the Cheney Ministerial Alliance hosted a church service in Cheney’s Swimming Pool Park. The event was well attended, and involved churches and residents from across the community. The evening was billed as “Praise in the Park and Play in the Pool.” The evening included a praise concert, an ice cream social, and root beer floats after the concert. The pool also was open following the concert.

Annexation approved despite concerns

By Nancy D. Borst TSnews

HAYSVILLE – An ordinance granting a request for annexation from a property owner was approved at Monday’s Haysville City Council meeting, despite concerns raised by some council members.

Mayor Russ Kessler said the property owner plans to build a housing development that would include duplexes and single family homes. The development is in Ward IV, which is represented by council members DJ Barkley and Danny Walters. Both indicated they had gotten numerous calls from concerned residents who are opposed to multi-family homes in their area.

Barkley said residents told him their property values would suffer. Walters said the proposal has generated as much public response as anything ever has during his time on the council.

Barkley and Walters said because they represent these citizens, they would vote against the annexation. They were joined by council member Pat Ewert, who also voted “no.” The remaining five council

members voted in favor of the annexation, which was approved on that 5-3 vote.

The next step in the process is a public hearing before the Planning Commission, when residents can express their concerns. The hearing will be held on Aug. 25.

The council dealt with two equipment purchases at Monday’s meeting. Police chief Jeff Whitfield asked for approval to purchase a 2022 Ford Explorer with a police package from Superior Emergency Vehicles at a cost of $36,567. Whitfield noted that with ongoing supply chain problems, there are no state bid contracts from which to buy. The purchase is a budgeted item and will be paid for by the Law Enforcement Fund.

Purchase of a 2022 Walker commercial mower for the Parks Department was approved at a cost of $21,518.57 from Sutherlands, El Dorado. The mower will be used for irrigated turf at City Hall, the Haysville Activity Center, North Main Street and other locations as needed. The old mower will transfer to Plagens-Carpenter Park. This purchase also was budgeted.

Two repairs also were approved. The next step in the city’s ongoing wastewater manhole rehabilitation program will impact 31 manholes primarily near South Hungerford, Stearns and Ward III from South Main to South Delos. The low bid was submitted by CBET Consulting at a cost of $28,335.36. This is budgeted to be paid from the wastewater contractual fund.

The other repair will be to areas of the basin at the wastewater treatment plant. A joint in the basin wall has developed a vertical crack. The repair, which also will include painting two corners of the basin, will be done by Wildcat Construction at a cost of $10,750.

The council also received bids to repaint the carport behind City Hall. The carport has a mural that is deteriorating. Council member Steve Crum asked if the city could contact Haysville USD 261 to see whether the existing mural or another mural could be painted instead of just painting the carport a solid color. Council members agreed and voted to table any action on this project until the September

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Please recycle your paper.

meeting.

In other business, the council:

• Heard an update from USD 261 about the schoolbased health clinic. The clinic has steadily grown in its patient load in this first year of operation and is averaging about six patients per day. The clinic has been expanded to also cover acute needs of current and retired district staff and their family members. All students can only be seen if a parent or guardian makes an appointment. The clinic also will add some mental health services this fall.

• Approved allowing the Haysville Fall Festival to use Riggs Park Oct. 21-23 for this year’s event.

• Heard a concern from a resident about the amount of the proposed pay increases for city employees and the change in the retirement program for police officers in the proposed 2023 budget.

• Received and filed the July expenditures.

• Approved a resolution waiving the GAAP requirements of KSA 75-1120a(a) for the city for the coming year.

• Heard that city offices will be closed Sept. 5 for the Labor Day holiday.

Renwick to host social media event

GARDEN PLAIN –

There are many positive benefits to social media, but there can be just as many downsides. Adults and students alike can use tips to help navigate social media in a safe and positive way.

“Think Before You Post”

is a program put together by Sports in Kansas. Students in the sixth through 12th grades in Renwick schools will attend the presentation this month.

In addition, Renwick and Sports in Kansas will host a pair of presentations

for parents and community members.

The program will cover a number of topics, including the positives and negatives of social media; online reputation and social media etiquette; viral posting; communicating

without your phone; cyberbullying; and more.

The sessions are free. The first will be Aug. 29 at Andale High School, and the second will be Aug. 30 at Garden Plain High School. Both sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Haysville comes together

Goddard’s National Night Out to be bigger

GODDARD – There will be plenty to do for the entire family at Goddard’s National Night Out, slated for Friday night in Linear Park. It will run 6 to 9 p.m.

“It will be a little bigger. It’s growing every year,” said Angie Duntz, president and CEO of the Goddard Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the event. “National Night Out is a free family event. We do it in partnership with the Goddard Police Department.

“It’s a way to meet police and first responders, and to get to know your neighbors.”

National Night Out events are held across the country and are designed

to build community relationships, improve neighborhood camaraderie and to foster relationships with local law enforcement and other emergency agencies.

The national date is the first Tuesday of August, but a number of communities hold theirs on different dates. In the southern parts of the country, the event is often held later in the year when the weather is cooler.

Goddard’s National Night Out will feature free food and water, live music from The 99 Band, interactions with local law enforcement and emergency personnel, and more. Roughly 40 businesses and organizations

will have booths.

The night will wrap up with a fireworks show at dark.

In addition to the Goddard Police Department, the Wichita Police Department will be on hand, as will various first responders from Sedgwick County.

This year’s event also serves as a fundraiser for Kansas Concern Of Police Survivors (COPS), a notfor-profit formed in 2001 that benefits the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Duntz said that if at least $500 is raised, Goddard Police Chief Lance Beagley will take a bite from a trained police dog.

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The pool was open for families. Jada Arneson poses as she jumps off the high dive.

Haysville residents turned out on Aug. 2 for the city’s annual National Night Out, which was held at the Dewey Gunzelman Swimming Pool. Pharalise Bailey and her mom, Antheron, were among the attendees. They played an oversized version of

A 1914 Ford car was considered vintage in the 1930s

110 Years Ago

Mrs. Dallas Moorhouse, who has been very sick with appendicitis, underwent a surgical operation Sunday morning and is reported to be getting along fine.

100 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Branine and Marlin drove to Blackwell, Okla., Sunday morning They returned Monday and fought mud all the way home.

90 Years Ago

Karl Driskill has in operation what is possibly the oldest Ford car in the Cheney community. The chassis is a 1914 vintage with motor and steering wheel from a 1925 model, horn from a 1912 model, muffler of asbestos, one of

Yesteryears

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

the first made for autos. The taillight is an oil Lamp.

70 Years Ago

Darrell E. Black, 20, who was injured Saturday morning when he fell from his automobile, is still in serious condition at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

50 Years Ago

Sam Bolinger won Ted Duane Dewey’s IGA contest, a trip to Six Flags.

Lee Ann Logerman of Goddard and Daniel L. Ingram of Cheney were

Haysville Memories

5 Years Ago

The 37th annual Haysville citywide garage sales are here. Thousands of people will descend upon the city Saturday and Sunday, looking for good deals, rare items and odd ends.

Haysville’s National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 1, drew a crowd of 400 to 500 to Fred Cohlmia Park. Haysville was one of thousands of communities to sponsor free, fun “nights out” Aug. 1. The events are intended to foster connections between citizens and their public servants, particularly police officers.

A 90-year-old man was cut or stabbed after a domestic dispute Tuesday morning, according to Haysville police. The attack was reported around 10:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Karla Court. Police chief Jeff Whitfield said the stabbing took place after an argument at the victim’s residence.

1 Year Ago

Jeremy Scheufler has found a new career opportunity at an old school. Scheufler is the new athletic director and an assistant principal at Campus High School. He takes over for Josh Godwin, who is the new principal at Belle Plaine High School. Scheufler spent the past three seasons as a teacher at Clearwater High School, where he also served as head football coach. Before Clearwater, Scheufler spent seven years at Campus. He taught social studies

classes and helped coach the football team, serving as offensive coordinator before moving over to Clearwater. With the new school year just a few days away, Scheufler is adjusting to a new routine instead of planning football practices or watching game film.

“My ultimate goal is to be a superintendent. I’m working on my doctoral dissertation now,” he said. To become a superintendent, a person needs administrative experience. Becoming an assistant principal or an activities director is often a stepping stone to being a building principal.

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Sara E. Melendy of Wichita has been selected as a member of the organization. She will be a sophomore at Campus High School. The NSHSS recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated leadership, scholarship and community commitment. “On behalf of NSHSS and our co-founder, Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Sara has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic success,” said James W. Lewis, NSHSS co-founder and president. “Sara is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

Grain Bin Liquor

Monday-Thursday

united in marriage June 24.

40 Years Ago

The churches of Cheney and the community itself are beginning to put together ideas and are making plans for a whole series of celebrations centering on 100 years of activity in western Sedgwick County and eastern Kingman County. Cheney was established in August 1883 when the railroad came.

20 Years Ago

Cheney lanes plans to complete their renovation by the week of Aug, 12.

Angela Busby from Lenexa was crowned at the 2002 Miss Cheney Lake Saturday night at Cheney High School.

10 Years Ago

An additional family

swim night at the Clearwater Aquatic Center has been set for Wednesday, Aug. 15. The family swim night will be from 7-9 p.m.

The first day of school for Renwick students is just two weeks away. All students at Garden Plain Elementary School and freshman and new students at Garden Plain High School will begin classes on Thursday, Aug. 23. Returning high school students will begin class on Friday, Aug. 24. New teacher orientation will begin next week on Wednesday, with district in-service days on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16-17. The next USD 267 Board of Education meeting will

From the Star Files

From August 1972

Among Kansas State University students who have been announced as recipients of James A. Branson Memorial scholarships for the 1972-73 school year is Gary A. Simpson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Simpson, Milton. The scholarships honor the memory of a young marine who lost his life in Vietnam.

Charles Warren, who will be teaching his first year at CSHS, attended the band directors workshop at Wichita State University last week.

Don Tilley, former principal of the Kyle Trueblood elementary school, will leave here with his family for Connecticut where he will work on a doctoral program at the University of Connecticut.

Board of Education members are Lawrence Bennett, Gerald Harrington, Robert Farmer, LeRoy Grimm, David Andra, Charles

Ellis and Gene Parker.

Superintendent of Schools Jackson Winter, Secondary Principal Ronald Burgess; Charles Watkins Elementary Principal.

USD 356 has 548 students enrolled in grades K through 12 plus 12 students in special education classes. Last year there were 582 students in grades K through 12 plus eight in special education. This is an enrollment drop of 30 students or 19.6 percent.

Lonnie Creed stated this week that he will be ready to open his floral shop here Sept. 11. The Flower Cart, located at 125 West Spring where the Family Recreation used to be, will be handling flowers for all occasions.

The police department will hold a bicycle safety check and registration this Saturday at the city building. Bring your bikes and have them checked and serial number recorded in event they get lost or stolen. Tags will be on sale at $1 each and will be good for 3 years.

be Monday, Aug. 20 at Garden Plain Elementary School.

It may have taken the Goddard City Council several workshops to hammer out a budget for next year, but in the end it only took a few minutes Monday eve -

ning to hold a hearing and approve the city’s 2013 budget. The budget hearing went fast, since no one from the public turned out to comment on the spending proposal for next year. The budget was approved following the hearing.

A 1914 Ford car was considered vintage in the 1930s

110 Years Ago

Mrs. Dallas Moorhouse, who has been very sick with appendicitis, underwent a surgical operation Sunday morning and is reported to be getting along fine.

100 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Branine and Marlin drove to Blackwell, Okla., Sunday morning They returned Monday and fought mud all the way home.

90 Years Ago

Kark Driskill has in operation what is possibly the oldest Ford car in the Cheney community. The chassis is a 1914 vintage with motor and steering wheel from a 1925 model, horn from a 1912 model, muffler of asbestos, one of

Yesteryears

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

the first made for autos. The taillight is an oil Lamp.

70 Years Ago

Darrell E. Black, 20, who was injured Saturday morning when he fell from his automobile, is still in serious condition at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

50 Years Ago

Sam Bolinger won Ted Duane Dewey’s IGA contest, a trip to Six Flags.

Lee Ann Logerman of Goddard and Daniel L. Ingram of Cheney were

Haysville Memories

5 Years Ago

The 37th annual Haysville citywide garage sales are here. Thousands of people will descend upon the city Saturday and Sunday, looking for good deals, rare items and odd ends.

Haysville’s National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 1, drew a crowd of 400 to 500 to Fred Cohlmia Park. Haysville was one of thousands of communities to sponsor free, fun “nights out” Aug. 1. The events are intended to foster connections between citizens and their public servants, particularly police officers.

A 90-year-old man was cut or stabbed after a domestic dispute Tuesday morning, according to Haysville police. The attack was reported around 10:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Karla Court. Police chief Jeff Whitfield said the stabbing took place after an argument at the victim’s residence.

1 Year Ago

Jeremy Scheufler has found a new career opportunity at an old school. Scheufler is the new athletic director and an assistant principal at Campus High School. He takes over for Josh Godwin, who is the new principal at Belle Plaine High School. Scheufler spent the past three seasons as a teacher at Clearwater High School, where he also served as head football coach. Before Clearwater, Scheufler spent seven years at Campus. He taught social studies

classes and helped coach the football team, serving as offensive coordinator before moving over to Clearwater. With the new school year just a few days away, Scheufler is adjusting to a new routine instead of planning football practices or watching game film.

“My ultimate goal is to be a superintendent. I’m working on my doctoral dissertation now,” he said. To become a superintendent, a person needs administrative experience. Becoming an assistant principal or an activities director is often a stepping stone to being a building principal.

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Sara E. Melendy of Wichita has been selected as a member of the organization. She will be a sophomore at Campus High School. The NSHSS recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated leadership, scholarship and community commitment. “On behalf of NSHSS and our co-founder, Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Sara has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic success,” said James W. Lewis, NSHSS co-founder and president. “Sara is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

Grain Bin Liquor

Monday-Thursday

united in marriage June 24.

40 Years Ago

The churches of Cheney and the community itself are beginning to put together ideas and are making plans for a whole series of celebrations centering on 100 years of activity in western Sedgwick County and eastern Kingman County. Cheney was established in August 1883 when the railroad came.

20 Years Ago

Cheney lanes plans to complete their renovation by the week of Aug, 12.

Angela Busby from Lenexa was crowned at the 2002 Miss Cheney Lake Saturday night at Cheney High School.

10 Years Ago

An additional family

swim night at the Clearwater Aquatic Center has been set for Wednesday, Aug. 15. The family swim night will be from 7-9 p.m.

The first day of school for Renwick students is just two weeks away. All students at Garden Plain Elementary School and freshman and new students at Garden Plain High School will begin classes on Thursday, Aug. 23. Returning high school students will begin class on Friday, Aug. 24. New teacher orientation will begin next week on Wednesday, with district in-service days on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16-17. The next USD 267 Board of Education meeting will

From the Star Files

From August 1972

Among Kansas State University students who have been announced as recipients of James A. Branson Memorial scholarships for the 1972-73 school year is Gary A. Simpson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Simpson, Milton. The scholarships honor the memory of a young marine who lost his life in Vietnam.

Charles Warren, who will be teaching his first year at CSHS, attended the band directors workshop at Wichita State University last week.

Don Tilley, former principal of the Kyle Trueblood elementary school, will leave here with his family for Connecticut where he will work on a doctoral program at the University of Connecticut.

Board of Education members are Lawrence Bennett, Gerald Harrington, Robert Farmer, LeRoy Grimm, David Andra, Charles

Ellis and Gene Parker.

Superintendent of Schools Jackson Winter, Secondary Principal Ronald Burgess; Charles Watkins Elementary Principal.

USD 356 has 548 students enrolled in grades K through 12 plus 12 students in special education classes. Last year there were 582 students in grades K through 12 plus eight in special education. This is an enrollment drop of 30 students or 19.6 percent.

Lonnie Creed stated this week that he will be ready to open his floral shop here Sept. 11. The Flower Cart, located at 125 West Spring where the Family Recreation used to be, will be handling flowers for all occasions.

The police department will hold a bicycle safety check and registration this Saturday at the city building. Bring your bikes and have them checked and serial number recorded in event they get lost or stolen. Tags will be on sale at $1 each and will be good for 3 years.

be Monday, Aug. 20 at Garden Plain Elementary School.

It may have taken the Goddard City Council several workshops to hammer out a budget for next year, but in the end it only took a few minutes Monday eve -

ning to hold a hearing and approve the city’s 2013 budget. The budget hearing went fast, since no one from the public turned out to comment on the spending proposal for next year. The budget was approved following the hearing.

Haysville schools host first-ever community retreat

By Travis Mounts TSnews

HAYSVILLE

– A new retreat drew about 80 people to Campus High School last week to learn more about how Haysville Public Schools conduct their business.

“The focus of the community retreat was a peek behind the curtain at how the district operates and what resources we have,” said USD 261 communications director Adia Ludwig.

The day included three general sessions and breakout sessions. The agenda included local speakers along with some guest speakers. The keynote speaker was Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Edu-

cation. He discussed the state’s education goals and how districts implement those goals. Mark Tallman of the Kansas Association of School Boards talked about possible upcoming legislative proposals and how they might impact schools

Haysville Police Chief Jeff Whitfield and Capt. Keith Luongo covered safety and security. They addressed school shootings and other safety concerns among other topics, although they did not reveal specific tactics.

“We really do have a good relationship with out local law enforcement agencies,” Ludwig said. She said district leaders felt the day was a success, and they hope to make it an annual event.

How to choose a 55-plus active adult community

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for choosing a good active adult housing community? My husband and I, who recently retired, are planning to relocate to an area closer to our grandkids and are interested in buying a house in an age-restricted 55-plus housing community. Active Retirees

Dear Active,

If you’re contemplating moving into an age-restricted community, finding one that’s right for you takes some legwork. While active adult communities generally offer the opportunity for a lower-maintenance lifestyle around similar aged people, they vary enormously. Here’s what you should know.

Today’s active adult communities come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges, ranging from small city-based apartment complexes, to single-family homes, to sprawling resort-style locations situated on a gated golf course. Most are owned by their occupants, but a growing number are rentals. Typically, at least one occupant of each property must be at least 55.

It’s also important to understand that 55-plus active adult communities are not the same as retirement or independent living communities, which are primarily designed for older seniors in their 70s and 80s. Active adult communities do not typically include meals or have a central dining area, but many of them do offer a range of recreational amenities and activities.

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Jim Miller | Columnist

To help you locate and research active adult communities in the areas you’re interested in, the best resource is 55places. com. This is a comprehensive website that provides ratings, reviews and information on activities and amenities for thousands of communities across the country.

Once you find a few you like, here are some questions to ask yourself that can help you choose:

What’s our budget? To help you choose the right active adult community you’ll first need to determine what you can afford. Consider the home’s purchase price, whether you’ll need a mortgage, how much the property taxes and insurance are, and how much the homeowners’ association or community fees are.

These fees, which typically run a few hundred dollars per month, go toward lawn care and possibly snow removal, as well as community areas like a clubhouse or pool. However, some communities may require additional memberships or fees for golf, tennis, classes, or other activities.

You also need to consider the area’s cost of living for other things like food, util-

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to the City of Argonia, Kansas; incorporating by referenced information for the change in meter rates, and repealing all other Gas Ordinances preceding this ordinance.

A complete copy of the ordinance may be viewed free of charge at the City office or may be obtained from the City Clerk, at City hall at 210 S. Main, Argonia, Kansas. This ordinance summary is certified by the Mayor of the City of Argonia and attested by the City Clerk, Tara Pierce.

ities, transportation, health care and taxes. Numbeo. com and BestPlaces.net offer tools to compare the cost from your current location to where you would like to move. And Kiplinger’s has a tax guide for retirees at Kiplinger.com/links/retireetaxmap that lets you find and compare taxes state-bystate. How active is the community? Some communities provide fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts and more, along with dozens of organized activities, classes and social events. Other com-

munities are much simpler and more laid back with very limited amenities and structured activities. You’ll want to choose a community that has the types of people, facilities, activities and vibe that appeals to you. Will we like the surrounding area? Will the area around your prospective community serve your needs now and in the future? Ideally, this means having easy access to good doctors and hospitals, and a local airport if you plan to travel much. You’ll also want to research how far

you’ll be from essential services like grocery stores, banks and pharmacies, as well as dining, shopping, and recreational attractions.

Once you’ve narrowed your choices, call to make an appointment and visit them. Be sure to allow plenty of time at each community and, if possible, go back to your favorites more than once. Also be sure to ask questions while you are visiting, particularly about the community rules.

Some developments will let you stay overnight in a model home for a few

nights to get a feel of what it would be like to live there. While you are there, try the amenities and activities, and speak with as many residents as you can. 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.

concerned:

You are hereby notified that a motion to terminate has been filed in this court. The Court may find that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, and the parental rights of the parent should be terminated.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 31st day of AUGUST, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ parental rights. An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Chrystal L. Krier, Sumner County Courthouse. You have the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an attorney. The Court may order one or both parents to pay child support.

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Last week’s first-ever community retreat hosted by Haysville Public Schools drew about 80 people to Campus High School.

Scenes from the Sumner County Fair

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McKennon/TSnews LEFT: The Sumner County Fair was held

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a special show, as most of the band’s

Back to School Time!

Parents can take various steps to make the transition back to school a successful one for their young students.

How to prepare kids to go back to school

The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer. Parents know that getting their children back in the school day swing of things can be a challenge.

The following are some ways to make that transition go smoothly.

• Introduce more structure as summer vacation winds down. The chance to unwind in a structure-free setting can benefit students at the onset of summer

vacation. Many parents grapple with the notion that their children’s lives are overscheduled, and the Cleveland Clinic notes that limiting organized activities clears up down time for kids to play and relax and spend time with their families. So it’s important that parents afford their children this down time during summer vacation, only gradually introducing more structure as the school year draws closer. In the weeks before the school year is slated to begin, start waking kids up a little earlier and

reintroducing bedtimes for younger children who may have been staying up later over the last couple of months. This can be an effective way to begin slowly preparing youngsters for the structure of the school year.

• Encourage children to read throughout the summer. A report from the education publishing company Scholastic found that 47 percent of parents are unaware of the “summer slide,” which refers to the loss of academic skills that occurs when school is not in session. Scholastic notes that the slide is

largely attributed to a lack of reading when school is not in session. By encouraging kids to read during their summer vacations, parents can make sure youngsters’ brains stay sharp and are ready to learn once the school year begins.

• Focus on the positive. Even kids who love school may be apprehensive about returning to the classroom. After all, summer vacation is fun. Parents can confront that apprehension by focusing on the positives of returning to school. Emphasize the chance to

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see friends every day or participate in a beloved extracurricular activity, like sports, band or a favorite academic club.

• Let kids do some of their own back-to-school shopping. The items that constitute back to school supplies may have changed since parents were in school. But many parents still take their children on back-to-school clothes shopping excursions. Let kids choose their own clothes, as an opportunity to wear clothes they picked themselves might make them excited for the new school year.

Ways to help students improve their focus on their studies

Teachers strive to create supportive and challenging classroom environments for their students. Such settings can bring out the best in students and help them overcome obstacles, including an inability to focus.

The struggles students can have with focusing on their studies was apparent during the pandemic.

A 2020 survey of more than 400 college students found that 64 percent were concerned about their ability to maintain their

focus and discipline in remote instructional environments. Here are some timps to help stdents focus at school

• Emphasize one activity at a time. Various studies have shown that multitasking adversely affects performance and makes it hard to concentrate. A recent study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that performing two or three activities simultaneously puts significantly more

demand on the brain than simply doing those tasks one after another. All students, and especially those who are struggling with focus, should be encouraged to take on one task at a time.

• Take breaks. The Cleveland Clinic notes that various studies have found that periodic breaks improve mood, boost performance and increase a person’s ability to concentrate and pay attention. Many stu-

dents are well acquainted with lengthy cramming sessions on the eve of a big exam, which can feel like a rite of passage for high schoolers and college students. Parents and educators can emphasize the importance of taking breaks during such sessions and how periodic rest can help improve performance.

• Take a piecemeal approach to big tasks. The Child Mind Institute notes that breaking big tasks down into smaller, more

manageable pieces can help kids effectively tackle more challenging tasks. The piecemeal approach can make big tasks seem less daunting, and the success kids have at each smaller task can provide some needed momentum as they draw closer to solving the problem.

Many students struggle to focus on their studies. Some simple strategies can help students overcome such challenges and fulfill their academic potential.

It won’t be long before school is back in session, buses return to their routes to pick up and drop off students, and young drivers dash out the door for class in the morning.

To help keep kids safe, remember:

1. Stop for a bus with its stop arm extended.

2. Watch for more pedestrians and bicycle riders at crosswalks and intersections.

3. Follow the speed limit and don’t look at your phone in school zones.

4. Remind students who are old enough to drive to always buckle up.

5. Brush up on laws for drivers with an instruction permit or restricted license about where and when they can drive.

Kansas School Bus

Stop Arm Law

Kansas law KSA

8-1556 requires all motorists to stop when approaching or overtaking a stopped school bus displaying its flashing lights and stop arm. Motorists are to remain stopped until the bus is no longer displaying its flashing red lights and stop arm. Violation of this law not only endangers children but is punishable by a fine and court costs in excess of $420.

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retirement.

Stiles wants the camps to be part of a new life that is a little more centered. She was an assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma but decided to look at new opportunities after the head coach retired.

“I sold three homes in 2-1/2 years. I’m too old to keep moving,” said Stiles, who is 43. “I want to be in one place and know I’m going to be here.”

Stiles said the camps are a way to give back to Kansas, especially in small communities like the one she grew up in.

“I just felt so alive this summer. It was so rewarding to me to hear comments on how it’s impacted or inspired them,” she said. She said the turnout has been strong. The camps are just one day in length, which seems to fit into families’ busy schedules better. She said it is hard for people to commit to two-day or three-day camps.

Stiles also enjoyed working with her family, especially her father, Pat, who was her high school coach.

“It was great to have Dad along. My dad has had such an impact on my career,” she said.

girl or boy. Her junior year, she set the state record with 71 points in a single game. She was a standout in other sports, too, earning 14 gold medals at State track during her career. In one day, she won the 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 meters. She also placed in the top three at State cross country all four seasons, and placed second at State tennis in three seasons.

In college, Stiles set the NCAA Division I career scoring record with 3,393 points, and led the Bears to a Final Four appearance. She is the only woman to score more than 1,000 points in a season, was named the top female basketball player in the country, and was a three-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year.

After turning pro, Stiles was drafted fourth by the Portland Fire of the WNBA and was named rookie of the year. She also played for the Los Angeles Sparks and played in the Australian professional league, but injuries cut short her professional career.

For more information, visit www.jackiestiles.com.

Stiles, who was born in Kansas City, Kan., was reared in Claflin. By the time she graduated, she was the top basketball scorer in Kansas history,

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fundraiser of the year for the Friends,” said library director Ken Bell. He said the Friends of the Haysville Library offers support in many ways.

She coached at Loyola Marymount, Missouri State and OU. She is in multiple halls of fame, and in 2016 was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.

Stiles has held 21 camps this summer in Kansas, including the ones in Haysville and Conway Springs. She has four more scheduled through November.

“The most important is buying books. They are absolutely critical to maintaining our collection,” Bell said.

The Friends also host other events all year long. They hosted an ice cream social last Saturday for Haysville area youth who completed the summer

Changes made to pair of Haysville school zones

By Travis Mounts TSnews

HAYSVILLE – As students head back to school this month, drivers in Haysville need to be aware of students, buses and school zones. New hours have been set for two school zones.

At Nelson Elementary School, the school zone times are 8-8:45 a.m., 11:2011:45 a.m., 12:30-12:55

p.m., and 3:45-4:15 p.m. At Rex Elementary, the school times are 8-8:45 a.m., 11:20-11:45 a.m., 12:30-12:55 p.m., 2:403:10 p.m., and 3:45-4:15 p.m.

The new times went into effect on Aug. 4, when a legal notice was published in TSnews. Enforcement will begin next week. For more information, contact the Haysville Police Department at 316-529-5912.

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reading program. In September, they will host a potluck dinner on Constitution Day.

“They do things like that all year long,” Bell said.

He anticipates a good

response this year, after two years of COVID precautions. More people feel comfortable getting out. Hopefully that means more sales and more shoppers. In pre-pandemic

years, the city would have as many as 400 different sales.

Bell said it was too early to guess how many sales there will be this year. About 75 percent of the

permits are sold in the days right before the sales. The permit deadline is noon Friday. The city does not issue garage sale permits for the Friday before the sales.

Jackie Stiles

Basketball Camps

Contributed photo and Dale Stelz/TSnews

Hall-of-famer Jackie Stiles brought her basketball camps to Haysville (above) and to Conway Springs (below) this summer. The Kansas native now calls Springfield, Mo., home. She is starting a fitness center there in addition to building her basketball camp business.

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Jackie Stiles has the attention of participants at her basketball camp in Conway Springs.