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Cheney runs the table on the way to the 3A State title

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The Cheney Cardinals finally got to lift a State championship trophy.

The Cardinals were denied in 2019

by Royal Valley, a squad that left the Cardinals dealing with the heartache of a 55-52 overtime loss in the 3A title game.

Cheney had hoped to erase that pain last year. They won their State opener by 13 points over Phillipsburg, and were in the final four with a 21-3 record.

Nearly all of last year’s roster returned this season. The seniors, Lexi Cline and Kylee Scheer (pictured at left) were major contributors in 2019 as well.

On Saturday in Hutchinson, the Cardinals won the second girls State basketball title in school history – and just like in 2010, they did it with an undefeated record. They become the 18th girls basketball team to have at least two perfect seasons.

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Lexi Cline, left, and Kylee Scheer lift the 3A State championship trophy following Cheney’s win over Sabetha on Saturday in Hutchinson.

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Colts just miss first-ever title

Owls fall in semifinal game

The Campus Colts lost 67-59 to Blue Valley North in the Class 6A State championship on Saturday at Koch Arena.

This was the Colts’ second-ever title game, and they were seeking their first-ever boys State title in basketball. Campus and Blue Valley North played an even game for more than three quarters, but a tough three-minute stretch late in the game gave BVN the edge.

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The loss ends the careers of seniors like Steve Strong, left, and Sterling Chapman, a signee with Tulsa.

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The Garden Plain Owls were in their fourth consecutive State tournament, seeking their third title in that time. A cold-shooting game dashed those dreams, as Sterling topped the Owls 69-52 and went on to win the 2A title.

The Owls are tied with St. Thomas Aquinas for the fourth-most State tournament appearances in Kansas history, with 28 appearances each. The Owls went to State 10 consecutive years, from 1988 to 1997. That’s good for sixth all-time with Bishop Miege.

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Goddard students named National Merit finalists

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GODDARD – Two Goddard seniors – one from Goddard High School and one from Eisenhower High School – have gotten the kind of news that graduates headed to college all hope to receive.

William “Will” Clothier from EHS and Hannah Nelson from GHS both have been named as finalists for National Merit Scholarships.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approx-

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imately 410 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

Clothier noted that he and tens of thousands of other juniors took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest- scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

“I studied for the test and worked to get my practice scores consistent,” said Clothier.

“My prayers were answered.”

In contrast, Nelson said she just jumped

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into her testing, and didn’t even know it was tied into the National Merit program.

She was thrilled to make it as a semifinalist and then finalist, and is still working on her college plans, which will benefit no matter what from her scholarship earnings. She is planning on majoring in engineering.

In the fall, Clothier will be attending Oklahoma Christian College, majoring in pre-dentistry. He will be in the school’s honors program, and will receive a substantial scholarship package because of his National Merit finalist status.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school

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Obituaries Stanley Ast

Stanley Lawrence Ast, of Cheney, passed from this life at St. Francis Hospital on March 13 in Wichita at the age of 69 after a nearly two-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Stan is survived by his children, Joshua Jay Ast (Courtney), Cody Joe Ast (Bethanie), and Lacy Lynn Ast Thome (Ryan), all of Cheney; his grandchildren, Emory B. Ast, Owen Calvin Ast, Kenadi Lynn Thome, Hadley Shae Thome, Oakley Joe Ast, and Sawyer Grace Ast, all of Cheney; his siblings, Vernon Ast of Verona, Mo., David Ast, Monett, Mo., Judy Ast Mertes of Wichita, Melvin Ast (Gwen) of Wellington, Ronald Ast of Kingman, Mike Ast of Monett, Mo., Linda Ast McFerrin (Mike) of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Glenn Ast (Sarah) of Avon, Colo.; and his many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

Stanley was born July 21, 1951, in Wichita to Margaret Geraldine Hermes Ast and Francis John Ast. He grew up on a farm northwest of Cheney. He graduated from Garden Plain High School in 1969. After high school, Stan married Kathy Dewey Ast in 1971 and started a family in Cheney. Josh was born in 1975, Cody followed in 1977, and Lacy in 1982. Stan enjoyed coaching his kids’ ball teams and spent those years with young kids following their activities and supporting their many interests.

Stan owned Ast Plumbing and Repair in Cheney for many years before working at Learjet for 10 years. In 1996, Stan moved to Mayfield to begin farming. Farming led him to Machinery Link, where he enjoyed traveling the plains helping farmers with their combines during his favorite time, wheat harvest. After retirement, Stan spent many hours helping Josh on the farm and Cody at Leadfoot Express. One of his favorite joys was his six grandkids. Whether it was sharing his Oreos or watching them play sports, he loved them very much.

A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Schulte. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Schulte.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with Cheney USD 268. Donations may be sent to Wulf-Ast Mortuary, 911 Biermann St., Garden Plain, KS 67050.

Sharon Morris

Sharon M. (Erker) Morris, 73, of Conway Springs, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home.

She was born Oct. 23, 1947, in Wichita to Albert William Erker and Frieda Gertrude (Roths) Erker.

Sharon grew up in Conway Springs and attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Conway Springs public schools. She graduated from Conway Springs High School with the class of 1965.

Sharon was united in marriage to James Bernard Morris on Aug. 31, 1969, in Conway Springs. Following Jimmy’s discharge from the U.S. Air Force, they made their home in Pulaski, N.Y. They returned to Conway Springs in March of 1981. Jimmy died on Feb. 15, 1992.

Sharon was employed as a custodian at St. Joseph Catholic School for more than 30 years, and cleaned numerous area homes and businesses in the Conway Springs community. She also worked ironing, sewing and quilting as a very talented seamstress.

Sharon was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar Society in Conway Springs.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tom and Jim Erker; her sister, Phyllis Crowell; her twin sister, Karen, and Karen’s husband, Doyle Strate.

Sharon is survived by her children, Tammy Sones and husband Brad, Bernadette Glidewell, Katrina Sones and husband Robby, Tony Morris, Julie Sisk and husband Denny, and Patty Howard and husband Chris; one brother, Mike Erker and wife LaDonna; two sisters, Carol O’Neal and husband Pete, and Margaret Willson and husband Mike; brother-in-law, Jim Crowell; sisterin-law, Terri Erker: 22 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends.

The rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, and funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway Springs, with Father Stuart M. Smeltzer as celebrant.

Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Conway Springs.

Arrangements were by Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. Online condolences and guest book are available at www.ebersolemortuary.com.

A memorial has been established with the St. Joseph Catholic School.

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Georganna Small Ewing

Georganna Small Ewing passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, in Montgomery, Texas, at the age of 85 years.

Georganna was born March 19, 1935, in Wichita, as the only child to Richard and Myra (Shelley) Small. She was raised on the family farm in Sedgwick County near Viola.

She attended and graduated from Viola High School in 1953. Georganna married Donald A. Ewing on June 11, 1955, in Conway Springs. She and Don were childhood sweethearts and were married 65 years.

During that time, she graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in home economics in 1956. To their surprise, Georganna gave birth to twins in 1961. She and Don returned to the farm where she had been raised in 1968 and remained there until moving to Montgomery, Texas, in 2011, to be closer to family and the warmer weather.

While in Kansas, she worked as a reading assistant at Goddard Middle School for many years after her children left for college. Georganna was a long-time member of Cheney United Methodist Church, and after moving to Texas was a member of both the Conroe and Montgomery United Methodist Churches.

Georganna was a sports fan, and her favorite team was her beloved Kansas State University Wildcats. She loved watching and then later in life listening to them play football and basketball. When her health was still good, they often traveled to watch the Wildcats play football.

Georganna also had an amazing memory, loved books, and was active in her children and grandchildren’s lives.

One of her favorite things was spending time with them.

Georganna was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Don Ewing of Montgomery; daughter, Julie Hansen (Rodney) of South Ogden, Utah; son, John Ewing (Terri) of Montgomery; and grandchildren, Chase Ewing (Annie), Alex Ewing, Grant Ewing, Russelle Hansen, and Isaac Hansen.

There will be a memorial service held in May. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Foundation for Fighting Blindness.

Mary Henry

Mary M. Henry was called to heaven on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

She was born in Atchison, Kan., to Robert and Kathleen Henry. She graduated from the Mount St. Scholastica Academy, and then from Benedictine College, before starting her career that for most of her life was as a business analyst in the health insurance industry in both Kansas City and Minneapolis, Minn. She loved the martial arts, attaining black belts in two disciplines, until the wear and tear on her body required her to retire from the arts. A devout Catholic, her love of her faith and of her family gave her the inner-peace that was reflected in everyone she touched.

She relished her time with her parents and brothers playing bridge whether in Atchison, or in St. Cloud, Minn., to where her parents later retired. She cherished the times with her brothers, whether fishing with Joe in the lakes of northern Wisconsin, or her trip with Bob to New Zealand and Australia, or simply having dinner with her brother Tim and sister-in-law Shanna after moving to, and later retiring in Cheney.

Although she led a very humble life, that life was always centered on her Catholic faith and her love of her St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton faith community. This was no more evident than in her close bonds with those in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton’s music ministry, where she sang in the choir, as she had done in each of the parishes she served throughout her life.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathleen Henry. She is survived by her three brothers, Robert of Canton, Mass., Joseph (and Martha) of Wausau, Wisc., and Timothy (and Shanna) of Cheney, along with her five nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Funeral Mass was at for 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish, preceded by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m.

A memorial has been set up in lieu of flowers with the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish music ministry fund.

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String of quakes shake Wichita

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

A string of eight earthquakes – the largest registering as a 3.9 on the Richter scale – shook Wichita on Sunday and Monday.

Four hit on Sunday morning between 6:29 and 8:30 a.m., including a second one just two minutes after the first. The first two measured 3.4 and 3.5, respectively. Then a 3.9 hit at 6:08 p.m. Sunday evening.

That was the largest over the two-day period, and created the most online buzz since it happened when the largest percentage of the population was awake.

The smallest happened in the wee hours of Monday, a 2.0 at 12:20 a.m.

That one was followed by a 3.1 and a 3.2 that hit just seven minutes apart, at 8:52 and 8:59 a.m.

Monday’s earthquakes were centered in the area of Central and Rock Road, 13th Street North and Webb Road, and Central and Webb.

These quakes were all located in the northeast part of Wichita, in roughly the same area as a series of quakes that happened at the end of December.

They were part of a series of earthquakes that began around Thanksgiving.

The 3.9 temblor was big enough to be felt as far away as Great Bend. There

were some reports of dishes rattling in homes or falling out of cabinets, and a few people noticed small cracks in their homes.

Possibly the largest fault line in Kansas is the Humbolt Fault Lines, which runs from southeast Nebraska to southern Kansas near the Oklahoma border. It comes close to Wichita in western Butler County, before passing through the northwest corner of Cowley County into eastern Sumner County.

There are other, smaller fault lines in Sedgwick County that could be responsible, or there might be a fault line under northeast Wichita that has not been discovered.

The Kansas Corporation Commission said early this year that the late 2020 earthquakes were not connected to the oil and gas industry. Injection wells for wastewater from drilling activities have been cited for an increase in Kansas earthquakes in recent years, especially in Harper and Sumner counties, as well as in northern Oklahoma, where some of the largest earthquakes in the Great Plains have been recorded over the past decade.

Since new restrictions were put into place, there has been a reduction in the number of earthquakes in south-central Kansas and northern Oklahoma.

sector packaging and postal delivery, grocery store and food service employees, high-contact workers in agriculture, retail sales and warehouse employees.

The county is now providing vaccines at the former Wichita Central Library at 223 S. Main, and as of this Monday, at Sedgwick County Extension at 7001 W. 21st Street W. Appointments can be made online at www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/ vaccine/schedule/.

Gov. Laura Kelly announced early this week that Kansas is moving into Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the vaccination schedule on March 21, combining the two phases into one.

Phase 3 includes people ages 16-64 with serious medical conditions. Phase 4 includes Kansans ages 16-64 with medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness.

sans receive their completed vaccination (two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, two weeks after the single dose for Johnson & Johnson), Kansans may begin to gather in their private homes with other fully vaccinated people, in small groups, without masks or social distancing.

The guidance also allows for vaccinated people to gather in private homes with unvaccinated people so long as the unvaccinated people are from a single household and are at low risk for developing severe disease.

“These changes are an important step in moving forward,” Dr. Lee Norman, KDHE Secretary, said.

“This will allow grandparents to socialize with families, friends and neighbors to gather.”

While private home guidance has changed for those who are fully vaccinated, public health measures in public still apply to everyone, including those who are vaccinated.

Those measures include: • Wear a mask.

• Stay at least 6 feet away from others.

• Avoid crowds.

• Avoid poorly ventilated spaces.

• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

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Coronavirus updates Health order opens community, schools to decide mask mandates

Based on research and local data, Sedgwick County health officer Dr. Garold Minns issued a local health order that opens the community and removes gathering restrictions and curfews but retains the use of masks and social distancing as a means to control the spread of COVID-19.

This order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 and will remain until Friday, April 30.

Commissioners discussed this order with Minns during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 16.

During that meeting, commissioners on a 3-2 vote took the additional step of eliminating the mask mandate for public and private schools. Commissioners David Dennis, Jim Howell and Pete Meitzner voted to override the recommendation of Minns. Mask enforcement in schools now lies in the hands of local school boards.

Minns argued for maintaining a mask mandate until herd immunity is achieved. That would be when 80 percent of the population has immunity, but Sedgwick County’s

current immunity is only at 25 percent.

All businesses and organizations in Sedgwick County must make reasonable efforts to inform members of the public of the mask or face covering requirement and to require all employees, customers, visitors, members or members of the public to wear a mask/ face covering.

Additionally, businesses and organizations must maintain six feet of social distancing between individuals and groups of individuals unless they reside together or fall under an exception.

Everyone in Phase 2 can get vaccine in Sedgwick County Governor announces move to next phase statewide As of March 15, all population categories and industries in Phase 2 can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine in Sedgwick County.

This includes public safety agencies, veterinarians, employees in childcare facilities, aviation plans and supply chains, meat processing plants, public transportation, clergy, higher education, private

Kansas issues guidance for those who are vaccinated In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance issued Monday for those who have been vaccinated, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing similar guidance in Kansas.

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Card shower planned in honor of Lange’s 80th

CONWAY SPRINGS - Steve Lange will celebrate his 80th birthday on March 28, 2021, and his family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards may be sent to him at 1031 W. 110th Ave. N., Conway Springs, KS 67031.

Steve was born March 28, 1941, in Conway Springs, and is the eldest son of the late Harold and Elaine Lange. He attended Conway Springs High School and Kansas State University, where he majored in milling science and completed four years in the Army ROTC program. Following graduation, Steve served two years’ active Army duty and then four years in the Army Reserves, reaching the rank of captain. He continued his professional career by holding roles at various milling companies in Kankakee, Ill., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning to the family farm in the spring of 1973.

Steve married Karen (Hemberger) Lange on Aug. 7, 1981, and they raised four children together: Paul and Emily Lange, Phillip and Pamela Lange, Nick and Emily Seaton, and Allen and Lauren Lange. They also have 12 grandchildren.

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Cheney secures loan for massive natural gas bill

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com CHENEY – A loan of well over $1 million will help the City of Cheney pay its bill for the natural gas it supplies to city residents.

The city council approved a resolution and an ordinance authorizing a loan agreement between Cheney and the state of Kansas for $1,472,166 that will be used to pay off the city’s bill with the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency, which purchases gas for Cheney and a number of other Kansas communities, including Argonia.

City administrator Danielle Young said Cheney has not received an actual bill for February, when daily natural gas prices spiked from around $3 per unit to more than $600 per unit

during the midst of the winter storm the brought record cold to the entire Great Plains. Natural gas is normally measured in British thermal units.

The city estimates it will owe nearly $1.64 million for February. The city normally spends about $250,000 on natural gas for the entire year.

Cheney plans to pull roughly $250,000 out of its natural gas reserve fund.

That money would normally be used for system upgrades, equipment or emergency repairs. The loan is for 10 years at an interest rate of 0.25 percent.

A lot could still change for Cheney and other cities. The Kansas Corporation Commission has ordered an investigation into energy companies over the impact of February’s winter storm. The investigation is expected

Goddard Chamber to host two more events in March

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

GODDARD – The Goddard Chamber of Commerce has two events on its calendar before the end of March.

This month’s after-hours event is this Thursday, hosted by Meritrust Credit Union. It will run 4-6 p.m. at the Goddard Chamber of Commerce office, 222 N. Main, Suite 1. After-hours events are co-hosted by the sponsoring business, the LeadG committee and the Chamber.

The Goddard Chamber’s quarterly ladies night will be held on March 25 at the Chamber, and will take place 6-8 p.m. Booth space is available for just $10 but space is limited. Registration for booths must be completed by March 25.

More information and registration is available at www.goddarchamber.net.

The Chamber’s monthly member luncheon was held March 11 at Pathway Church. An illness led the planned guest speaker to cancel at the last minute.

Instead, members held a roundtable discussion on their needs for the Chamber and how the Chamber can best serve them in 2021.

The Goddard Chamber of Commerce will hold a “buy-in” night on

the opening day of the SummerBall Showdown, the new adult baseball tournament coming to Goddard in early August. The Chamber is looking for 20 local businesses to co-sponsor the event. In exchange for their financial support, sponsors will receive tickets to give away to the public. General admission tickets for the tournament will be $10, according to director Steve Shaad, who was at the luncheon. He said the tournament is expected to draw around 20,000 people to Goddard over five days.

The events and LeadG committee are working on future events, including a possible wine walk in November. Plans are still in the works for the Chamber’s annual mixer.

The event is normally held in January, but strict gathering limits were still in place at that time. The goal is to hold the event in June.

It was reported that the Goddard Public Library has been given five sets of discs that can be checked out for play at the disc golf course at Linear Park.

Scribbles and Giggles child care has been sold and renamed as Launch Pad Learning. The owners are Mallory and Carter Mott.

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to look into the record high prices, problems with natural gas supplies, and steps that can be taken so that companies are better prepared before the next major weather event.

Kansas Gas Service, Black Hills Energy, Atmos Energy and Evergy are among the companies being investigated.

In addition, there could be relief from the state and federal governments.

Gov. Laura Kelley has said she is expanding LIEAP (the low-income energy assistance program). The deadline for applications has been extended from March 31 to May 27, and the income eligibility has been adjusted from 130 percent of the federal poverty level to 150 percent.

At a Feb. 25 special meeting, the city council declared a local state of financial emergency. Addi-

tionally, council members voted to charge a lower average cost per unit of natural gas. It also lowered the normal mark-up that is used to cover the city’s costs for billing, maintenance of the system and other costs.

What the city owes could be lowered significantly.

“Everyone is still working to get that number down,” Young told TSnews. “There are still so many unanswered questions.

Cheney’s last utility billing cycle ended on Feb. 15, just as the winter storm moved into the area, so customers have not seen the worst of things on their bills.

The city will need to determine how it will pay for the loan. City leaders were under a March 15 deadline to apply for the loan.

Neighbors United to return GODDARD – After being cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Goddard’s Neighbors United event will be back next month.

The annual charity event normally draws in hundreds of volunteers to complete dozens of different projects in Goddard and throughout the Goddard School District.

This year, Neighbors United will take place on April 24, it was announced during last week’s Goddard Chamber of Commerce meeting.

The event will look different. There will not be a large group gathering ahead of time, and projects do not need to happen on April 24.

Instead, participating groups are being asked to find their own projects and then register them on the Goddard Chamber of Commerce website, www. goddardchamber.net.

“It’s exciting we’ll be able to do something,” said Angie Duntz, president and CEO. Duntz added that there will be funding grants available.

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Tuesday: Liver and onions or beef cutlet with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, peaches, bread, milk.

Wednesday: Chicken fajita salad, Mexican rice, strawberries, brownie, milk.

Thursday: Cranberry meatballs, cooked cabbage, green beans, pears, roll, milk.

Friday: Springtime sandwich spread on bun, broccoli cheese soup, mixed fruit, orange juice, milk.

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Cheney: Meals are served at the Cheney Senior Center, 516 N. Main. To register for a meal, call 316542-3721.

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.

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News Briefs Two hurt in accident near GP SEDGWICK COUNTY – Two people suffered minor injuries in a Sunday accident that happened southeast of Garden Plain.

According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff ’s Department and media reports, a vehicle driven by Israel Nemitz was southbound on 263rd Street West, also known as Viola Road, when he ran a stop sign at the intersection with MacArthur Road. Nemitz collided with a vehicle driven by Megan Sellers.

Both Sellers and Nemitz were transported to Wichita hospitals by Sedgwick County EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. Nemitz was issued a citation.

Commodity distribution is Saturday CHENEY – Commodity distribution will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 20.

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Fisher named Raider of the Month

ARGONIA – Grant Fisher, an eighth grade student at Argonia Junior High School, is the March Raider of the Month.

Fisher was nominated

by Melissa Hurley.

“At the Wednesday, Jan 27 game, I saw Grant demonstrate to his teammates great sportsmanship. Not only did he do his best to calm down

a teammate during an altercation with the other team but he also went over to the opposing team after the game and personally attempted to tell players good job and great game.

I have seen Grant do this several times, not only on the basketball court but also in the hallways, his attitude of sportsmanship, kindness, and respect,

makes all of Argonia Junior-Senor High proud.”

The activities/athletics department of Argonia Junior-Senior High School recognizes one student per month who has demonstrated exceptional pride and integrity while competing in athletics or activities. Students are nominated by coaches and sponsors.

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Grant Fisher

Italian dinner rewards top readers at Nelson Elementary

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

HAYSVILLE – It was a dinner that was a year in the making.

Students at Nelson Elementary recently enjoyed a special Italian dinner that was served up by librarian Angela Boese with the help of other librarians and volunteers.

The dinner was special, in part, because it was supposed to take place a year ago. Boese eats lunch every nine weeks with all the students who earn a certain number of advanced reading, or AR, points. Those students who meet goals get be part of a party organized by Boese. The theme changes every nine weeks.

The third-weeks plan last year was for Campus

High students to prepare the meal with desserts provided by Haysville United Methodist Church.

“Then we closed down and never got to do it,” Boese said. The statewide closure of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic happened just before the meal was set to take place.

Once in-person education resumed last fall, new restrictions kept the meal from happening.

But with proper safety guidelines, the students were able to finally enjoy the party.

“We had Italian music playing, and order pads” like restaurants, Boese said. Library staff and volunteers acted as wait staff, refilling drinks with white towels over their arms. There was a dessert cart. “Everybody dressed up. Boys were wearing

Renwick BOE approves resignation of board member ANDALE – The Renwick School Board on Monday night voted to accept the resignation of Rhonda Rau, who submitted her resignation at the regular February meeting.

To date, a new board member has not been recommended for appointment by superintendent Mindy Bruce.

The appointment would require board approval.

The board also approved a purchase of $28,608 for a service plan with Fenix, a lighting vendor, as well as an agreement with Greenbush to provide the virtual program for Renwick students for

the 2021-2022 school year, and the continued administrative employments for the 2021-2022 school year.

During the board comment portion of the meeting, president Brent Dome addressed concerns about board transparency and spoke about the process that was followed for hiring the architect and construction manager during the bond process.

Greg Tice echoed the board’s position on transparency and urged patrons to contact board members with any concerns. Bill Brand also thanked Renwick patrons for their passion and stressed the importance of open lines of communication.

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School psychologist Judy Picard delivers desserts to students at Nelson Elementary.

their dad’s sports coats, girls were wearing fancy dresses. It was fun.”

Everything was done in a safe and socially-distanced manner. The meal was planned with the assistance of school and district nursing staff.

Students were served at different times by grades, and tables were shared only by students in the same classroom.

There were sixty-five students who either ate at the school or, in the case of remote students, picked up meals to go. Boese said

109 students had completed the requirements for the party. A number of those students are now in middle school and were unable to attend, and a few others have moved out of the district.

Still, it was a reward made that much more special because of the wait.

“It is is so important for the kids to have something normal and fun,” Boese said.

She said the school has continued to have the quarterly parties in a COVID-safe manner.

CLEARWATER – Kansas State University students earned honors for research presentations or scholarships for their work at the recent Phi Zeta Research Day, sponsored by the university’s chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta, a professional science honor society.

Marissa Komp, a second-year veterinary student from Clearwater, was among the students honored.

Komp took second in small animal/exotics oral presentations for a pilot study of pain assessment and activity tracking in dogs undergoing radiation therapy.

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Ryker Atherton was among the Nelson Elementary students to take part in the recent Italian dinner.

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A6 | March 18, 2021

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SKT, Haviland receive grants Armstrong Chamberlin to expand rural broadband has a new leader

Two local telecommunications companies will receive state funding to expand their fiber networks locally in rural areas. The funding is part of the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program, announced by Gov. Laura Kelly last Thursday in McFarland, Kan. Kelly unveiled 14 broadband improvement projects that will receive $5 million in 2021. The recipients will match the state contributions for a total investment of $10 million to improve access to high-speed internet for homes and businesses in 18 communities.

SKT will receive a $62,616 grant. The Clearwater-based company plans to complete its project this summer. Resident at 24 addresses near 71st Street South and Hoover Road in rural Haysville will be able to access internet service with speeds up to 1 gigabit per second.

“Rural providers have a longstanding commitment that goes back decades to building, improving and expanding the state’s broadband network.

Still, reaching every rural household and community is a monumental task,” said SKT director of operations Donna Van Allen. “Working together through public-private partnerships will help bridge the digital divide and make a difference in the lives of rural Kansans.”

Haviland Broadband, based in Haviland and with an office in Conway Springs, will receive $87,405 and will match that amount for a total of $174,810 to expand broadband access in an area about three miles south of Norwich.

“We are wholeheartedly committed to bringing fiber to our communities and appreciate the opportunity this grant has allotted us to reach rural areas, which are often the last to be touched,” said Diane Thompson, assistant general manager of Haviland Broadband.

These projects were selected following a competitive funding round, and all proposed projects were made available for public review. To encourage input, a public comment period was included in the process, ensuring transparency and community feedback in the process of making awards.

“Broadband access has been an overlooked problem in Kansas and across the country for years – but my administration knows it’s a game-changer, particularly for rural and underserved areas of our state,” Kelly said. “These grants use an aggressive timeline to support urgent broadband needs that came to light during the pandemic. We’re committed to ensuring every Kansan has access to the connection they need for telehealth, virtual school,

and to ensure businesses can compete in an increasingly digital-focused economy.”

The Broadband Acceleration Grant program was created in 2020 to bring broadband access to Kansas communities.

Funded through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), the Office of Broadband Development administers the program to make more ‘last-mile’ connections possible across the state.

This first year of the 10year program initiated by Governor Kelly invests $5 million in grants with another $5 million in matching contributions from the awardees, resulting in a $10 million total investment in the community.

“COVID-19 shined a spotlight on the importance of broadband connectivity as it relates to distance learning, remote work and telehealth services,” Julie Lorenz, Transportation Secretary, said. “It’s critical infrastructure as important as safe roads, bridges and drinking water.”

Other communities that received grants include Liberal, Fredonia and the neighbor towns of Altoona and Tahyer, Hesston and Elyria, Atwood along with Bird City and McDonald, Bern, Winifred, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Americus, Barber County, Pratt and Zeandale.

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HAYSVILLE – Armstrong Chamberlin Strategic Marketing has named a new president for the full-service advertising agency. Belinda Atteberry officially began her role this January but assumed the title on March 1.

Atteberry takes over for Susan Armstrong, who served as president and CEO from 1981 to 2021, ending her 40year leadership of the company she founded.

Armstrong will remain with the agency with the new title of founder.

Although clients won’t notice any difference in operations, Armstrong said she is excited to announce the change for the company.

“This is a happy day for me. As Belinda moves into our top management position, I am returning to the part of the business I enjoy most: strategic consulting and writing.

I will still be involved with all my favorite clients – some have been with the agency more than 30 years.”

The restructuring has been under discussion since Atteberry joined the agency in 2018. Both women are looking forward to continued growth of the company.

“Business is good,” Atteberry said. “We have changed the way we work – with more Zoom calls and remote work-from-home days during COVID – but the agency has grown this year. We have added several new clients in the last few months, as well as expanded services to existing clients. Our team is exceptionally talented, efficient and ready for the challenges ahead.”

Armstrong said she has full confidence in Atteberry’s capabilities.

“Belinda is smart and talented. She has more than 35 years of experience in media and management roles. She

Belinda Atteberry

ran her own ad agency for 12 years, and she has been with us for three. I can’t think of a better leader to take charge of the agency’s future. Our clients already know and trust her.”

Mark Chamberlin echoed the endorsement.

“Belinda thrives on management. She has years of experience running organizations and training people. I knew what a good fit she would be when she reached out more than three years ago looking to retain an agency for the company she was working for and instead we hired her. She has been a great match for Susan and me and the plans that we both had to personally slow down a little, while continuing to grow the agency.”

Chamberlin, who joined the agency in 2005, recently reduced his hours with the agency but plans to continue working with clients under the new leadership.

“This past year gave us an opportunity to rethink what we do, and how we do it,” Chamberlin said. “I have enjoyed the flexibility and freedom of working remotely. It’s all good.”

In a written statement, Armstrong commented on the span of her career.

“I have been fortunate to do something I love every day my entire adult life and can continue to

do. That’s a rare blessing.

Someone mentioned to me recently that the advertising business was for young people. I replied that it is also a business that keeps you young. I still believe that. The truth is that our industry values fresh ideas – wherever they originate.

That part is ageless.”

The agency has always been led by Susan Armstrong. Although Atteberry is buying stock in the company, she said there are no plans for a name change.

“We have a long history.

We’re not losing Susan or Mark, so there is no reason for a name change now or in the future, as far as I’m concerned. The name will continue to acknowledge their work here. Plus, with Zach Armstrong leading all of the agency’s digital and interactive work, the next generation has already been on board for eight years. We’re looking to continue a legacy of excellence, and I’m very honored to be a part of leading it as we move forward,” noted Atteberry.

Armstrong Chamberlin Strategic Marketing was founded as Armstrong Creative Services, Inc. in 1981. The company offers full-service marketing and advertising, including branding, media buying, graphic design, public relations, and interactive and website services.

Community

March 18, 2021 | A7

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Study will chart options for community spaces

By Nancy D. Borst TSnews

GODDARD – Visioning for the next step in community spaces and facilities began in earnest at Monday’s Goddard City Council meeting.

There are more questions than answers for now. But the city agreed to move forward by hiring McGownGordon Construction and Shelden Architecture, Inc. to gather input from stakeholders and the community with an eye toward a “big

picture” view of where the city should invest in its future. These two companies helped develop the city’s master park plan that includes Linear Park, the splash pad and pavilion.

The council has discussed a new community center. Other facilities that have been discussed are the Goddard Public Library and a senior center.

The work will bring groups together in bimonthly meetings over the next three to four months. Stan Shelden of Shelden Architecture, Inc.

said the purpose will be to get feedback and find out what is desired, where it should be located and to come up with a master plan. He said ideas, concepts and thoughts will be vetted with the goal of providing the city a document that sets forth a program of spaces to meet identified needs and the costs of those spaces.

“It would get you to a point where you could say we would love to have a facility or space like that,” Shelden said.

The cost for this study

will not exceed $10,000, to be paid from the Special Parks & Rec Fund.

In other business, the council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation, Sedgwick County and the City of Maize to fund right-of-way acquisition for future highway development to build the Northwest Bypass. The bypass has been in the works for years. The city voted to contribute $5,000 per year for the five-year agreement, which runs

until 2026.

The council also approved the purchase of two new wastewater samplers for the wastewater treatment plant. They will replace the samplers purchased when the current plant was constructed that now are worn out and unreliable. The cost of the new samplers is $13,000.

Other business at Monday’s meeting included: • Approval of fireworks sales applications from Bellino, the Chamber of Commerce, Goddard United Methodist Church,

Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Goddard Lions Club and Tanganyika Wildlife Park.

• A public hearing on possible condemnation of the house at 101 N. Cedar, which was deemed unfit for habitation by the city’s code enforcement officer.

The property owner, who lives out of state, and a local buyer asked the council for more time to make repairs and finalize the purchase agreement.

The council voted to table the condemnation resolution.

Conway Springs City Council appoints new city

By Paul Rhodes TSnews prhodes@tsnews.com CONWAY SPRINGS – The City of Conway Springs has a new city clerk.

Courtnie Louia has been named to fill the position that has been vacant since earlier this year. Louia was officially appointed as city clerk at last week’s meeting of the Conway Springs

City Council.

Louia, who lives in Viola and has a background in business management, takes over the position previously held by Aubrey Hill. Hill resigned to take a position in the private sector.

Originally from Ashland, Kan., Louia moved to Haysville when she was in middle school and graduated from Campus High School. She worked

11 years as the manager of a heating and air conditioning business in Wichita.

Louia and her husband Jeff have four children, ranging in age from 3 to 12. He is a mechanical HVAC lead for Via Christi in Wichita.

“I’m starting to get settled in,” said Louia.

She said she’s looking forward to learning about city operations, and legal

aspects like city codes and ordinances.

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the council also worked with an official from Dondlinger Construction on change orders for the new swimming pool that is under construction. The change orders involve diving platforms for the new pool.

Concerns were raised

Courtnie Louia is the new city clerk in Conway Springs. She is a native of Ashland, and graduated from Campus High School in Haysville.

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Clearwater City Council moves forward with plans for park shelters

By Michelle Leidy-Franklin TSnews mfranklin@tsnews.com CLEARWATER – The Clearwater City Council discussed plans for new shelters at City Park during its regular meeting on March 9.

Council members had previously discussed using some of the funds from the business park land sale for new shelters at the park. They directed city staff to put together costs associated with the construction. During the city budget meeting that took place Nov. 24, the council approved Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) as the landscape architect for the shelter project.

The Clearwater Park Advisory Board met on March 4 and agreed on the layout as presented by PEC. The council

was presented the layout during last week’s meeting.

Initially envisioning a single shelter, a plan for three smaller shelters, concrete pad, and knee walls was presented. The smaller shelters were recommended by PEC as a way to get more for the dollar. The smaller shelters will be a standard size, saving money over a customized larger shelter. The concrete pad will help reduce maintenance requirements and prevent the area from getting muddy.

Clearwater city clerk Courtney Zollinger said the next steps will include PEC putting together the construction documents and engineering estimates that will be used for the bidding process. Then, the park advisory board will meet again on April 8 to review the documents.

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Zollinger said the documents should be ready to present to the city council during its meeting on April 13. Engineer estimates will be presented at that time and the council will then be able to decide the best course of action.

The council reviewed the preliminary plans as presented during the meeting and requested no modifications.

In other business: • The city council

PUBLIC NOTICE First published in The TSnews March 11, 2021 (3t)

IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VICTORIA M. KELLEY, deceased.

CASE NO. 21 PR 333 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on March 4, 2021, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court

by Debra K. Lawson, requesting that Letters of Administration be issued to Debra K. Lawson.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before March 31, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sedgwick County Juvenile and Probate Courthouse, 1900 East Morris, Wichita, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

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discussed the next comprehensive city plan. Bids were requested from four companies. Two of the companies responded.

PEC proposed $50,000.

Foster Design Associates offered a bid of $11,595.

The Clearwater Planning Commission recommended hiring Foster Design Associates at a cost not to exceed $25,000. They made this recommendation to provide additional funds should unexpected developments arise that need to be addressed and will still save the city $25,000. The council approved the recommendation from the planning commission.

• City administrator Ron Marsh informed the coun-

cil that due to the weather, work on Yvonne Drive has been delayed. Kansas Paving has until mid-April to finish the project.

• Marsh said McCullough Excavating will relocate the water line for the replacement of Bridge 492 this week. Sedgwick County plans to begin construction around April 1. A notice will be put on the city website and FaceBook page when the city receives a start date.

• An executive session was held to discuss the acquisition of real property. Upon returning from the executive session, the council approved an offer from Emprise Bank to finance a real estate purchase for 15 years at

a rate of 2.47 percent.

Because negotiations are just beginning, additional information is not yet available.

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A8 | March 18, 2021

New bar and grill opens in Conway Springs

By Michelle Leidy-Franklin TSnews mfranklin@tsnews.com

CONWAY SPRINGS – The Stock Tank Bar & Grill is now open for business in Conway Springs.

The new restaurant and bar is located at 113 E. Spring Ave, where previous bar Au’Dean’s Den had been located until June 20, 2020. Tiffany Vaughn was working for Au’Dean’s when it closed abruptly.

“I felt lost and unsure of my future for my family.

I knew then that with hard work and the blessings from a wonderful, gold-hearted woman by the name of Janet Loehr, that I would be able to buy a bar,” said Vaughn.

Vaughn went to work for Loehr, who owns The Other Place Bar and Grill in Garden Plain. From the beginning, Vaughn had told Loehr she wanted to be back behind a bar and learn as much as she could about bar ownership. She said she actually was torn between purchasing The Other Place from Loehr or buying the building in Conway Springs and starting her own.

“My husband and I decided the Conway Springs bar would better fit our lives and it is in the town

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The Stock Tank Bar & Grill in Conway Springs opened its doors in late February.

where our child goes to school. Janet is completely understanding and helped us every step of the way,” said Vaughn.

The Vaughn family and community volunteers spent a lot of time working on the interior of the building and fixing it up the way they wanted it. A new sign has been hung on the building and the front door now dons the new name and logo. New paint and seating have also been added.

Customers will notice a few familiar faces while dining at The Stock Tank.

Stephanie Wedman, a favorite cook who worked for the previous Au’Dean’s Den and other local diners is back working in the kitchen, along with Landon Wisely and Kade Carver. Bar and front

help will include Vaughn herself and previous bar tender Crystal Baker.

“The Stock Tank would not be possible if it wasn’t for our wonderful staff making sure your experience with us is personal and satisfying every time,” said Vaughn.

Patrons will also notice some favorite menu items have returned to their local watering hole.

“The menu was created from several variations of

other places where I have worked and narrowed down to what sells and tastes good. If you haven’t tried the avocado-poblano ranch dip or Steph’s famous Ray Sauce (named after her late brother) then, man, are you missing out,” said Vaughn.

Vaughn had planned to open on March 5, but with significant community response and support, she decided to open early. The Stock Tank was officially open for business on Feb. 26 for a “soft” opening and a grand opening proceeded on March 5.

“This is the first business we have ever owned and we did it so our children (Whitney, Jordan, Austin, Colton, and Mason) could someday take this business over if that’s what they want to do,” said Vaughn.

“We are here to stay and glad to call The Stock Tank Bar and Grill in Conway Springs ours.”

Tiffany and Jesse Vaughn are the owners of The Stock Tank Bar & Grill.

Tech can help you locate things you misplace

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Jim Miller | Columnist

market today, the best is Tile (TheTileApp.com), which pairs with Apple and Android apps to help you locate missing items.

All you do is attach a small battery-powered Tile to the items you want to keep track of with an adhesive sticker, a key ring or you can just slip it inside the item.

Then, when a tagged item goes missing, you simply access the app on your smartphone or tablet to see how far away you are from the item or last known location on the map. If you’re within 150 to

200 feet, you can make the Tile ring so you can follow the sound to easily find it.

Or, if your wife loses her phone, the Tile work in reverse, allowing her to double press the button on her Tile to make her phone ring (even if it’s on silent) as long as it’s nearby.

Tile also works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri to find misplaced items. All you have to do is ask.

Glasses tracker Since Tile doesn’t offer a glasses tracker, a great product to help your wife keep tabs on her eyeglasses is Orbit Glasses (FindOrbit.com; $40). This is a tiny rechargeable Bluetooth device that sticks to the inside arm of the glasses so it’s not noticeable.

Radio frequency finders If you or your wife don’t

have a smartphone or tablet, there are also radio frequency devices like the Esky Key Finders (EskyNow.com), sold through Amazon.com, that can help you find misplaced items.

These devices come with an item locator remote and four to six tags with prices ranging between $20 and $30. Attach a tag to the items you want to keep track of with a key ring or adhesive. Each tag is color-coded and corresponds to a colored button on the finder.

Make sure you keep the finder fob in a safe spot, because if you misplace it, you won’t be able to find the tagged items.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org.

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Emergency department opens in Wellington WELLINGTON – The Ascension Via Christi emergency department is now open in Wellington.

The emergency department opened on March 15, and fills a void created when Sumner Community Hospital closed a year ago.

The new emergency room is located within the former hospital at 1323 N. A Street. The

facility is owned by the City of Wellington and has been remodeled. It will be open 24 hours a day. There is a single entry for all patients except those who arrive by EMS. This expands the Ascension Via Christi presence in Sumner County.

Ascension now operates the Sumner County Family Care Center clinics in Wellington and Mulvane.

‘Good news’ highlights Cheney Chamber meeting

By Paul Rhodes TSnews prhodes@tsnews.com CHENEY – Members of the Cheney Chamber of Commerce heard a lot of “good news” reports from groups around the community at their meeting last week.

At the top of the list, city officials noted that there had been no new COVID-19 cases reported the previous week in Cheney’s ZIP code.

The city also noted that it has grants available for local residents and business owners that can be used to repair blighted properties. Those grants cover 50 percent of a project’s cost, up to $500.

USD 268 officials also had good news to report.

The Cheney girls basketball had just advanced to the State basketball tournament, and then went on to win the State title.

See this week’s Sports Section for complete coverage.

School officials also noted that two teachers, Travis Johnson and Laura Thieses, have been nominated for Teacher of the Year honors.

In other business at

last week’s meeting, the Chamber: • Approved a $200 donation to Cheney’s Project Prom.

• Noted that Hometown Farm Supply has new owners. Watch next week’s TSnews for a story.

• Heard a report from the Chamber’s Main Street Committee on downtown beautification efforts. The committee is proposing $200 grants for businesses to help spruce up their storefronts.

• Noted that Sedgwick County has an assistance program that can help families in need with food, utilities and rent.

Contact City Hall in Cheney for more information.

• Noted that Cheney United Methodist Church is providing assistance for individuals and families. The church is providing gift cards and other assistance.

• Heard a report from the Cheney Recreation Commission on spring activities that are gearing up now. Officials said they are expecting lots of activity as COVID-19 restrictions continue to relax.

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1075

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1076

On March 8, 2021, the City of Haysville, Kansas adopted Ordinance No. 1075 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 408 OF THE CITY CODE OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS, REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NUISANCE CODE. Said Ordinance changing the violation of the Nuisance code to a Class C violation. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www. haysville-ks.com or at City Hall, 200 W. Grand, Haysville, Kansas. This summary certified by Joshua Pollak, City Attorney.

On March 8, 2021, the City of Haysville, Kansas adopted Ordinance No. 1076 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 321 OF THE CITY CODE OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS, REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NUISANCE CODE. Said Ordinance changing the violation of the Nuisance code to a Class C violation. A complete copy of this ordinance is available at www. haysville-ks.com or at City Hall, 200 W. Grand, Haysville, Kansas. This summary certified by Joshua Pollak, City Attorney.

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given that the Goddard Planning Commission/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, ______, 2021 at 7:00 p.m, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a text amendment to Article 4, Zoning Districts, to include the zoning classification RUI “Rural Urban Intent” pursuant to the authorization contained in K.S.A. Section 12-753.

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 Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will close the public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Governing Body. The public hearing may be recessed and continued from time to time without further notice.

The proposed Amendment 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 Planning Commission/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 City Planner/Code Enforcement City of Goddard, Kansas

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given that the Goddard Planning Commission/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, April 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a text addition to Article 4 of the City of Goddard Zoning Regulations adding the new zoning classification of R-4 “Residential High Density” pursuant to the authorization contained in K.S.A. Section 12-753.

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 Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will close the public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Governing Body. The public hearing may be recessed and continued from time to time without further notice.

The proposed Amendment 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 Planning Commission/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 City Planner/Code Enforcement City of Goddard, Kansas

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AVCTL names all-league players

Local teams are well-represented in the 2020-21 basketball all-league lists, released this week.

Four schools in the TSnews coverage area play in the AVCTL. Campus is in Division I, Goddard and Eisenhower play in Division II, and Clearwater is a member of Division IV.

in school history. The first team also includes Colts’ teammate Stevie Strong.

Jayden Hall and Zion Young were named honorable mention.

Campus’ Tya Tindall was chosen for the girls’ second team. Analysia Morales was named honorable mention.

Division I Sterling Chapman was named as the boys MVP. He led the Campus Colts to the Class 6A State title game for just the second time

Division II Eisenhower’s Kennedy Nicholson was named to the girls’ first team. Payton Ryan and Addison Verbeck were named honor-

able mention.

Goddard’s Maycee James was chosen for the girls’ first team, and Lions’ teammate Shae Vang was honorable mention.

On the boys’ side, Eisenhower Tiger Nick Hogan was included on the first team, and Cody Houser was named second team.

Tyler Roth was honorable mention.

Goddard’s Camron Moses was selected to the second team, and Jackson LeFebre was honorable mention.

Division IV Clearwater’s Carli Carlson and Elizabeth Tjaden were first-team choices among girls’ players. Brooke Berlin was chosen for the second team, and Kyndall Clevenger was honorable mention.

The Indians’ Brett Gibbs made the boys’ first team, while Jake Wellington and Tanner Cash were second-team players.

Zach Trotter and Dalen Ankerholz were honorable mention.

Calendar Argonia Monday

USD 359 classes resume.

Cheney

Players from Cheney, Garden Plain and Clearwater were recognized this week as the Central Plains League released its list of all-league players.

Here is a look at the list by school.

Wewe were named second team.

Lexi Cline was honorable mention.

Harrison Voth and Luke Grace were chosen for the CPL’s first team.

Harison Middleton and Rylan Doshier were honorable mention.

Cheney Kylee Scheer was named to the CPL first-team as she helped the Cardinals to an undefeated season and the 3A State title. Teammates Brynn McCormick and Brooklyn

Conway Springs Three Cardinals were included on the all-league list. Loren May was the Cardinals’ lone girls’ selection, named honorable mention.

For the boys, Heath Hilger and

Zach Osner were named honorable mention.

Garden Plain The Owls made their fourth consecutive State tournament berth, led by first-team selection Allie Puetz.

Madysen Zoglman was chosen second team. Honorable mention went to Christia Rose Gorges.

For the boys, Arden Rex, Colby Haukap and Gabe Mannebach were named to the second team.

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com CONWAY SPRINGS – Next week, students at Conway Springs High School will stage “The Boardinghouse,” a comedy set in the Home Sweet Home boarding house.

Miss Harriet runs a clean, cozy home with assistance from the perpetually terrified Tweenie. The

group of eccentric boarders are all brought together by a mystery that will keep the audience laughing.

Tickets for the show are $4 for adults and $3 for students. They must be purchased in advance from the CSHS office. The office is closed this week for spring break, but will re-open on Monday.

Show times will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 26-27.

ARGONIA – Four Raiders basketball players at Argonia High School have earn South Central Border League honors for the 2020-21 season. Aubreigh Haxton led the girls by being named one of six players on the SCBL first team.

Chelsea Coleman was named second team.

Alexis Vineyard was honorable mention.

Noah Phillips was the lone Raider on the boys

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IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIAN K. MAYES, DECEASED. CASE NO. 21PR355 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on March 8, 2021, a Petition was filed in this Court by Linda Mayes, petitioner herein, praying that she be appointed as Administratrix without bond; and that she be granted Letters of Administration.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 8, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., in the Sedgwick County Probate Courthouse, 1900 E. Morris, Wichita, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Parties who wish to contest the matter are directed to notify Kenneth Jack of their intention to contest, and such notice must be given prior to the date set forth above.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

LINDA MAYES, Petitioner Kenneth H. Jack DAVIS & JACK, L.L.C. 2121 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67277 (316) 945-8251 Attorney for Petitioner

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMA J. CONWAY, DECEASED. CASE NO. 21PR353 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on March 8, 2021, a Petition was filed in this Court

by Nancy Parish, petitioner herein, praying that the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; that the Petitioner be appointed as Administrator c.t.a., without bond; and that she be granted Letters of Administration.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in the Sedgwick County Probate Courthouse, 1900 E. Morris, Wichita, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Parties who wish to contest the matter are directed to notify Kenneth Jack of their intention to contest, and such notice must be given prior to the date set forth above.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

NANCY PARISH, Petitioner Kenneth H. Jack DAVIS & JACK, L.L.C. 2121 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67277 (316) 945-8251 Attorney for Petitioner

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD H. MEHLERT, DECEASED. CASE NO. 21PR257 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on February 19, 2021, a Petition was filed in this Court by Michelle Hunt, petitioner herein, praying that the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; that the Petitioner be appointed as Executrix, without bond; and that she be granted Letters Testamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before March 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in the Sedgwick County Probate Courthouse, 1900 E. Morris, Wichita, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Parties who wish to contest the matter are directed to notify Kenneth Jack of their intention to contest, and such notice must be given prior to the date set forth above.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

MICHELLE HUNT, Petitioner Kenneth H. Jack DAVIS & JACK, L.L.C. 2121 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67213 Attorney for Petitioner

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teams, named honorable mention.

CSDF stay strong stay healthy, 9 a.m.

CSDF stay strong stay healthy, 9 a.m.; muscle pump, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday

Garden Plain

Cheney Rec instructional tae kwon do, 7 p.m.

Commodities distribution, 9-10:30 a.m., Cheney Senior Center.

Monday

USD 268 classes resume.

Cheney Rec gymnastics, 5:30 p.m.; blastball coaches meeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday

Monday

USD 267 classes resume.

Goddard Thursday

Wednesday

Virtual STEAM class, 10:30 a.m., Goddard Public Library online event.

Goddard Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., Pathway Church.

Goddard Chamber after hours, 4-6 p.m., Chamber office.

Thursday

USD 265 classes resume.

Cheney Elementary portraits and group pictures.

Cheney Rec adult 3-on-3 tourney, 5:30 p.m. tae kwon do, 7 p.m.

Cheney High School Class of 2022 parent meeting, 7 p.m., auditorium.

Cheney Rec adult cornhole, 7 p.m.

Monday

Cheney Rec instructional tae kwon do, 7 p.m.

Tuesday

Clearwater Clearwater Rec Strong, 8:45 a.m.; Senior variety class, 9:45 a.m.; PiYo, 5:30 p.m.

LEGO Land, 3:45 p.m., Clearwater Public Library.

Friday

Cosmosphere Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Goddard Public Library online event.

Wednesday

Wichita Art Museum virtual story time, 2 p.m., Goddard Public Library online event.

Haysville

USD 264 parent-teacher conferences, 7:30-11 a.m.

Thursday

Clearwater Rec RIPPED, 8:45 a.m.; Melt, 10 a.m.; Yoga, 10:30 a.m.

Monday

Saturday Monday

USD 264 classes resume; Clearwater High School late start, 8:30 a.m.

Clearwater High School junior parent meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday

Story time, 10:30 a.m., Clearwater Public Library.

Clearwater Rec Strong, 8:45 a.m.; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.

Clearwater City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall.

Clearwater Middle School 7th-8th grade band concert (tentative), 7 p.m.

Wednesday

Clearwater Rec karate, 4 p.m.; Melt, 5:15 p.m.; Yoga, 5:45 p.m.; RIPPED, 5:45 p.m.

Thursday

Clearwater Rec Strong, 8:45 a.m.; Senior variety class, 9:45 a.m.; PiYo, 5:30 p.m.

LEGO Land, 3:45 p.m., Clearwater Public Library.

Thursday

Raiders earn SCBL honors

Wednesday

Thursday

Conway Springs

Tickets now available for CSHS play

CSDF stay strong stay healthy, 9 a.m.; muscle pump, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday

Thursday

Central Plains League names top players

Tuesday

CSDF stay strong stay healthy, 9 a.m.; muscle pump, 4:30 p.m.

Haysville Activity Center tae kwon do, 6 p.m. beginners, 6:50 p.m. advanced.

USD 261 classes resume.

Senior chair yoga, 10 a.m., Haysville Senior Center.

Haysville City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall.

Tuesday

Haysville Municipal Court, 2 p.m., Courts and Police Building.

Haysville Activity Center tae kwon do, 6 p.m. beginners, 6:50 p.m. advanced.

Wednesday

Haysville Activity Center preschool adventure club, 10 a.m.

Thursday

Haysville Activity Center tae kwon do, 6 p.m. beginners, 6:50 p.m. advanced.

Haysville Library Board, 7 p.m.

To submit an item for next week’s community calendar, please email news@tsnews.com by noon Monday. During COVID-19, events may change times or locations, or be cancelled on short notice.

This calendar may not reflect last-minute changes or could contain inaccurate information; please check in advance on all events.

Monday

CSDF stay strong stay healthy, 9 a.m.; muscle pump, 5:30 p.m.

USD 356 classes resume.

Your Church Directory ARGONIA

Clearwater Evangelical Free Church

Argonia Baptist Church 201 S. Plum • P.O. Box 177 • Argonia, KS 67004 • Pastor Kyle Carlson 620-446-2200 • Sun. Worship 1:00 p.m.

450 N. Fourth, Clearwater • 584-2367 9:15 am Sun. School • 10:30 am Worship Sun. 6 pm Youth Activities • Joe Eash, Pastor www.clearwaterefree.com

Argonia Cornerstone Church 103 S. Elm • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6267 Pastor Charlie Jenkins, 620-440-0876 Sun. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sun. Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

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306 E. Ross, Clearwater • 584-2058 9:45 am Sun. School • 11 am Morning Worship • Wed. Ministry Night – 6 pm meal, 6:30 pm Kids for Christ, Youth Groups, and Adult Bible Study • Keith Kelley, Pastor

Argonia Friends Church 202 N. Pine • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6622 • Pastor Eric Linville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. • Wed. High School Youth 7 p.m.

Wed. Middle School Youth 4 p.m. www.argoniafriends.org • Facebook Argonia United Methodist Church 307 N. Main Street • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6431 Rev. Val Warman Sun. Worship 9 a.m. • Coffee Fellowship 10 a.m. • Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Facebook & Twitter • www.argoniaumc.com argonia-umc@havilandtelco.com Plains Church 102 N. Argonia Rd. • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6744 • Pastor Kirk Taylor • Bible Study 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m.

Nursery available • Wed. JH Youth 4 p.m. and HS Youth 7 p.m. www.plainschurch.org • Facebook Zion Lutheran Church 102 E. Cherry St. • Argonia, KS 67004 • Sun. School 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Worship Service 10:45 a.m. • Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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First Baptist Church

Clearwater United Methodist Church

130 N. First, Clearwater • 584-2456 Worship 9:30 am • Sun. School 10:45 am cumc@sktc.net • www.clearwaterumc.com Kendal Utt, Pastor

Church of the Nazarene

529 E. Ross, Clearwater • 584-2452 Sun. School 9:30 am • 10:45 am and 6 pm Worship • Chris Griffin, Pastor

First Christian Church

524 Wood, Clearwater • 584-2458 www.achurchthatcares.net • Sat. Evening Worship 5 pm. • Sun. Worship 9:45 am Sun. Study 11 am • Pastor Dustin Morris

The River

321 N. 4th St., Clearwater • 620-584-6708 www.riverks.com • riverks@riverks.com Sun. Service 10 am • Wed. Youth 6:30 pm Rusty Sizemore, Pastor CONWAY SPRINGS

Cheney Baptist Church

Conway Springs United Methodist Church 411 S. 8th St. • Conway Springs, KS 67031 620-456-2300 • Pastor Jacob Maforo Worship 9:00 a.m. • Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays Together, Meal 6-6:45 p.m.

Small Groups for Kids & Adults 7-8 p.m.

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Cheney United Methodist Church

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 112 N. 7th St. • Conway Springs, KS 67031 620-456-2242 • Sun. School 9:00 a.m.

Church Service 10:00 a.m.

Nursery available

Cheney Churches 1502 N. Main, Cheney Wed. Night Children’s Program 6:45-8:10 pm • Wed. Night Service 7-8 pm • 9:30 am Sun. School 10:30 am & 6 pm Worship

406 W. Third, Cheney • 542-3511 9:30 am Worship • 10:45 am Sun. School Rev. Aaron Duell • Youth Director Logan Bledsoe • Wed. After School Good News Club • HS Bible Study • MS/HS Youth Group cheneyumc.com

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, School & Preschool

639 Lincoln, Cheney • Church: 540-0115 School: 542-3584 • St Paul’s Preschool, 302 W. 6th, 542-5060 • Sun.: 8:00 am Contemporary Worship • 9:15 am Sun. School/Bible Classes 10:30 am Traditional Worship Chet Scherbarth, pastor

Trinity United Christian Church 416 N. Washington, Cheney • 540-6161 9:45 am Praise & Worship Service Rev. Travis Smith McKee Wed. 6:00 pm TOWN Meeting Trinity Learning Center Preschool

Clearwater Churches Clearwater Church of Christ

13900 Diagonal Road, Clearwater 584-6301 • 9 am Sun. School 10 am & 6 pm Worship • 7 pm Wed. Service Lyle Hinsdale, Minister

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 217 N. 6th, Conway Springs, KS 67031 Rev. Stuart M. Smeltzer • Masses weekdays 8:10 a.m., Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 8 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s School K-6th grade 620-456-2276 •www.stjoecs.org

Goddard Churches Goddard United Methodist Church

300 N. Cedar, Goddard • 794-2207 • 9 am & 11 am Worship • Children’s church during both services • Nursery Available • 10 am Sun. School • Josh Gooding, Pastor Charley Worthey, Youth Pastor Jensen Church, Worship Director

Pathway Church

Goddard Campus: Watch serices online • Tune in at pathwaychurch.live: Sat @ 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm; Sun @ 9:00 am, 10:30 am, Mon & Wed 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm 316-722-8020 www.pathwaychurch.com

Resurrection Lutheran Church, ELCA

3850 W. 71st S., Haysville • 522-1091 Education Hour 9 am • Service 10 am Nursery Available • Elizabeth Cummings, Pastor • www.rxluth.com

River Church & Academy

(Formerly River of Life Worship Center & Kiddie Kollege) Day Care Since 1968 1100 E. Grand, Haysville • 316-524-5800 9:45 am Sunday School; 11 am Morning Sunday service times 10 am & 6 pm; Wednesday 7 pm rivercurchks.com & Facebook: riverchurchks Loving God • Loving People • Loving Life Monte Leichner, Senior Pastor Chris Banks, Youth Pastor

Garden Plain Churches St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

607 N. Main, Garden Plain • 531-2252 Offices: 616 N. Biermann St., Garden Plain Sat. Mass: 4:30 pm • Sun. Mass: 8 am & 10 am Rev. H Setter

Garden Plain Community Church

230 N. Section Line, Garden Plain (316) 535-2950 • Rita Moore, Pastor 9:45 am Sun. School (Sept thru May) 10:45 am Worship MILTON

Milton Baptist Church

1213 N. Sycamore Road, Milton 620-478-2486 • Pastor Mike Justice Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11 am • Family Ministry Wed.: Light Dinner 6 pm, Bible Study 6:45 pm Wed. J.H. & H.S. Youth Group 6:45 pm, Round Up Kids 6:45 pm Milton United Methodist Church 1378 N. Argonia Road • Milton, KS 67106 620-478-2668 • Pastor Mike Howard Sun. School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Sun. Morning Worship 10:40 a.m. miltonumc@havilandtelco.com See us on Facebook!

VIOLA Viola Baptist Church 105 N. Grice • Viola, KS 67149 Rev. Marc Neussen • Sun. School 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sun. Evening Bible Study 5 p.m.

Viola United Presbyterian Church 304 S. Grice • Viola, KS 67149 Pastor Craig Mead • Worship 9 a.m.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • 620-584-6652

Area Churches St. Joseph’s Catholic Church St. Joe Road & 37th N., Ost (St. Joe) 444-2210 • 9 am Sun. Mass Mon.-Fri. Mass 8:30 am Sat. Mass 4 pm Fr. Daniel Duling

St. Rose Catholic Church

Mt. Vernon Road & 21st N., Mt. Vernon 444-2210 • 10:30 am Sun. Mass Fr. Daniel Duling

Haysville Churches Christian Chapel Foursquare 5828 S. Broadway, Haysville • 524-0908 9:45 am Sunday School; 11 am Morning Worship; 6 pm Evening worship 7 pm Wednesday activities for every age John Meadows, Pastor

Attend the church of your choice!

Give us a call at 316-540-500 for more information on how to have a Church Directory listing.

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Students From Page 1A and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.

At EHS, Clothier was active with Business Professionals of America, and also played football and participated in track and field. He was a shot put and discus thrower.

This year, Clothier focused on academics, and also has been active with his youth group at Northside Church of Christ.

“We do a lot of community service work,” he said of his youth group. The group hosts a work camp every summer to help homeowners who need repair help.

Clothier said COVID-19 has been rough on students, and has taught him to prepare for the unexpected.

“High school is supposed to be four very consistent years,” he said.

“This was anything but that.”

Nelson said her biggest involvement in high school was choir, and noted that she was named to the State Choir three years.

“Normally it happens at Century II in Wichita, but we did it by Zoom earlier this year,” Nelson said. Her sophomore year, she also was part of a Samsung Solve for Tomorrow team from GHS that made it to the national finalist round and won $50,000 in technology equipment for her school.

She said learning in a pandemic has been a huge

adjustment.

“I’ve had to do a lot on my own,” she said. “You have to keep yourself motivated.”

Nelson’s parents are Isaac and Krista Nelson.

She has four younger brothers and sisters.

Clothier is the son of Brent and Laurel Clothier.

He has a brother, Grant, who is attending Kansas State University.

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KS Senate leader booked for DUI Staff report TSnews Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Sullentrop was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, speeding, improper driving on a laned roadway, and improper crossover on a divided highway.

Sullentrop, a Wichita Republican, was booked into the Shawnee County jail in Topeka just before 4 a.m. He was allegedly seen driving the wrong direction

Clerk From Page A7 about what size and height of diving boards can be accommodated in the pool’s diving well.

A 1-meter stand with a larger board is desired for diving competitions, but could be a safety issue in conjunction with another diving stand and board in the pool. The council agreed that it wants to put in an additional 1-meter stand that will just be used for competitions, and will

on Interstate 70 near downtown Topeka.

According to published reports, the vehicle did not pull over and a short chase ensued. The vehicle eventually stopped.

It may have have struck another vehicle shortly before.

Sullentrop was released after a Tuesday morning hearing after Shawnee County Judge Penny Moylan ruled there was not probable cause.

Sullentrop, who represents west Wichita, was elected to the Kansas Senate in 2017. He was elected Senate majority leader in 2020. Sullentrop served in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017.

rotate out diving boards as needed for safety during regular pool options.

Those plans will be firmed up at a special city council meeting.

In other business, the council: • Approved a partial pay request for Dondlinger Construction, in the amount of $116, 553.

• Discussed stray dogs in the community, and who should be picking them up. For now, until the police department gets back up to full staff, the maintenance department with help with stray

dogs. The charge for impounding is $25 per day.

• Discussed bids on the maintenance shop for roof and door repairs.

Council consensus is that all doors need to be replaced.

• Approved staff and council signatures at the bank.

• Approved a service contract for computers and training, totaling $1,300.

• Approved moving to postcards for utility bills in Conway Springs. The change will save money and time.

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Cardinals cap perfect season with 3A title

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

The Cheney Cardinals are the 2021 Class 3A State basketball champions.

The Cardinals claimed their second-ever State title with 60-44 victory over the Sabetha Bluejays and in the process completed their second-ever unbeaten season. Cheney went 26-0 while winning the 4A title in 2010.

The Bluejays challenged the Cardinals down the stretch. The second half began with Cheney leading 29-20, but Sabetha’s Leah Renyer scored 8 of the team’s 11 third-quarter points and helped the Bluejays trim the Cardinals’ lead down to 4 points, 35-31, at the start of the fourth quarter.

The Bluejay got within 2 points when a steal by Melinna Schumann led to a 3-point basket by Leah Renyer, who scored 24 points to lead Sabetha.

Cheney called a timeout with 5:56 to play, clinging to a 39-37 lead.

Cheney nearly turned it over on the inbound play following the timeout.

They struggled getting the ball in several times down the stretch. But on this play, Kylee Scheer hit a baseline jump for a 41-37 lead.

The Cardinals then forced a steal, and a pass from Lexi Cline to Scheer drew a foul on Renyer.

Scheer made both free throws for a 43-37 lead with 5:20 to play.

A Sabetha 3-point basket pulled the Bluejays back to within 4 points, 45-41, with 3:34 to play.

The Cardinals answered with back-to-back 3-pointers by Korri Lies, with a

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ABOVE: The Cheney Cardinals celebrate after clinching their second-ever State championship and undefeated season. Cheney downed Sabetha 60-44 Saturday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

BELOW: Kylee Scheer puts up a second-half shot for 2 points during Saturday’s second half.

defensive steal. The second 3-point basket put Cheney ahead 51-41 with 2:50 to play.

Scheer paced Cheney with 25 points, but the Cardinals got scoring from eight different players.

Scheer scored 12 in the fourth quarter with several critical drives to the basket, either scoring or going to the free-throw line, where she was a perfect 9-for-9 in the game. As a team, Cheney shot 74 percent from the line.

The Cardinals shot 42 percent from the field, while the Bluejays shot 41 percent. Both teams shot 44 percent from 3-point range. Sabetha made eight 3-pointers and Cheney had seven.

Lies hit a 3-pointer late in the first quarter, and Lexi Cline hit one to open the second quarter, giving the Cardinals a 14-6 lead.

Midway through the quarter, Campbell Hague scored off a rebound and drew a foul. She completed the 3-point play, then scored on the next possession to lift Cheney to a 19-9 lead. At halftime, Cheney led 29-9.

Cheney head coach Rod Scheer said the difference in the game was the Cardinals’ ability to respond to Sabetha’s runs.

“Each time, we responded. It was Korri hitting 3s, Campbell hitting free throws, Kylee down the stretch,” he said. Scheer added that the team stressed defense in the huddle, and every player contributed.

“Everybody who was out there and who came in did their job at both ends,” he said.

Campbell Hague and

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Colts denied in chance for championship

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

The Campus Colts’ dreams of a State championship were dashed Saturday, as the Blue Valley North Mustangs beat the Colts 67-59 in the Class 6A title game at Koch Arena in Wichita.

Campus closes out the season with a 21-3 record and a second-place trophy, matching their best-ever

result at State. The Colts placed second in 1988, finishing behind Shawnee Heights in the 5A championship.

The Mustangs won this game in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Colts 27-21, although that run started with an inside jump shot at the end of the third quarter that gave them a 40-38 lead over the Colts.

The Colts felt good going into the locker room at

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Zion Young battles for the ball during Saturday’s Class 6A State championship at Koch Arena.

halftime. Sterling Chapman’s mid-range jump shot late in the second quarter gave them a 28-20 lead. At the break, Campus led 32-26.

The Mustangs were able to erase the Colts’ lead in the third quarter, holding the Colts to just 6 points over eight minutes.

The teams battled back and forth early in the fourth quarter.

Jayden Hall tied the game back up to start the fourth quarter, stealing the Mustangs’ opening possession and going for a lay-up to knot the score at 40. Hall then drew a foul and made two free throws for a 42-40 lead with 7:10 to play.

Following a Blue Valley North basket, Steve Strong drove into the lane and drained a pull-up jumper for a 44-42 Campus lead with just over six minutes to play. That would be Campus’ last lead.

Blue Valley North went ahead 45-44 on a basket and foul shot by Nikko Taylor.

The game started to get away from Campus with under three minutes to play and the Colts trailing 51-47. The Colts were whistled for an offensive foul. The Mustangs converted on the inbounds play with a long pass downcourt.

On their next possession, the Colts were again whistled for an offensive

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Campus High’s Sterling Chapman goes up for 2 points while playing Blue Valley North in the title game.

foul. They then fouled the Mustangs on the other end of the court, and the Mustangs made one of two foul shots to go up 54-47.

Sterling Chapman made

a strong move to the basket right after that, but Blue Valley North was able to score again on a long inbounds pass, capped by an emphatic dunk for a 56-49

lead with 2:05 to play.

Following a timeout, Campus gave away the ball on the next play, off

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Black Bears exact revenge on the Owls

By Travis Mounts TSnews news@tsnews.com

The Garden Plain Owls were denied their third State title in four years on Friday at Kansas State University’s Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan.

The Sterling Black Bears won this Class 2A semifinal 69-52.

Garden Plain had won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019. They lost a chance to defend when they reached the final four in 2A but the pandemic ended the tournaments early. This year, the spoiler was the Black Bears, who had lost the 2A championship to Garden Plain in 2019 and lost in the first round to Garden Plain last year.

“Sterling played well.

They shot well and deserved to win,” said Garden Plain head coach Kody Kasselman.

The Owls did not start well, as Sterling opened the game with a 7-0 run.

The Owls couldn’t hit shots, and Sterling’s Sadie Beagley was vacuuming up rebounds, limiting the Owls’ second chances.

Garden Plain was whistled for six fouls in the first 5-1/2 minutes to just two for the Black Bears.

Garden Plain trailed by 10 at one point in the first quarter, falling behind 177, but clawed its way back into the game.

Back-to-back baskets by Allie Puetz cut the deficit to 17-11. Madelyn Rolfs’ jump shot made it 17-13 at the end of the first quarter.

The comeback continued in the second quarter. A 3-point basket by Madelyn Rolfs pulled the Owls to within a point at 21-20. They got within a point again on a low-post shot by Puetz to make it 23-22.

The Black Bears quickly went up by 5, but Garden Plain fought back to tie the game at 30 with 2:20 left in the half. Sydney Puetz worked the ball around the point and then down the right side.

She fed it to Alli Puetz in

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Garden Plain’s Alli Puetz pulls down a rebound during the Owls’ Class 2A State semifinal game against the Sterling Black Bears at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. The teams have faced off the past three years in the State tournament. Garden Plain has won two of those games, but Sterling won this year.

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Madylen Rolfs fights a Sterling player for the ball as teammates Madysen Zoglman and Alli Puetz defend during Friday’s Class 2A State semifinal at Kansas State University.

the post, who then found Zoglman open for a long 2-pointer.

But Sterling closed the half on a 9-2 run and led 39-32 at the break. The fouls evened out, although both sides had plenty to complain about regarding the officiating.

The Owls’ second-quarter shooting improved their first-half field goal percentage to 41 percent.

However, they shot just 20 percent on 3-pointers.

Sterling shot 50 percent for the half and was 33 percent from behind the arc.

Sterling owned the third quarter, outscoring the Owls 18-9. Garden Plain shooting struggles continued after halftime. The Owls made just 26 percent of their shots in the second half, and were 0-for-6 on 3-point tries.

Kasselman said it was a tough loss but he was proud of his team’s effort.

“I don’t think we ever gave up. The girls played hard,” he said. “Sterling shot 60 percent. That makes it tough.”

When asked about season highlights, Kasselman talked about the journey.

“It was a tough season (with the pandemic). They showed up everyday and made improvements. It was a good group of kids,” he said.

Garden Plain ends the season with a 17-6 record.

The Owls will bid goodbye to seniors Alli Puetz, Madysen Zoglman and Christia Rose Gorges.

Kasselman said it has been a great four-season run – two State titles followed by two final-four appearances. He also likes the kids that will be coming back.

“I’m super proud of our players. There are a lot of teams that weren’t blessed with the consistency we had,” he said.

Puetz was the top scorer with 18. Sophomore Celia Puetz added 13, and Madelyn Rolfs, another sophomore, had 10.

Garden Plain: A. Puetz 18, C. Puetz 13, Rolfs 10, Madysen Zoglman 4, Brooke Hammond 2, Gorges 2, Molly Zoglman 2.

FAR LEFT: The Owls’ Celia Puetz fights for a loose ball during Friday’s 2A State basketball game at Bramlage Coliseum.

LEFT: Sydney Puetz drives into the lane.

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LEFT: The Garden Plain dance team performs at halftime of Friday’s basketball game against Sterling.

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RIGHT: Head coach Kody Kasselman checks the scoreboard while the Owls cheer on their teammates.

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Cards From Page B1 Korri Lies had big nights offensively, as well. Hague scored 9, playing a key role in the paint. She was 5-for-7 on free throws.

Lies scored 9 on a trio of 3-point baskets.

Cheney doubled Sabetha on steals, 8-4, with Scheer getting credit for four of them. Lexi Cline, who missed much of the season recovering from an injury suffered in the fall, led the team with seven assists.

She had to work her way back into the lineup, coming off the bench at first, but was a starter on Saturday.

In 2020, Kylee Scheer made nearly 70 3-point baskets. This year, that number was in the 50s as defenses strived to keep her from hurting them from the outside. So she took her game inside, driving or planting herself in the post to score on putbacks.

“She found different ways to score. She led us in rebounds,” the coach said about his daughter. “She wanted the ball down the stretch. Not too many high school kids say, ‘Give me the ball.”

Cline was the Cardinals’ spark plug in 2019 and 2020, but her injury limited her for much of the season. But by State, she had regained her form.

“Bless Lexi’s heart, she thought she was done for the season,” Scheer said.

Many teammates felt the same way. Wewe stepped into that role as point guard, and then had to battle her own injury through the State tournament.

“Brooklyn did a heck of a job. She did what she had to,” Scheer said.

The addition of McCormick’s outside shooting added an extra dimension to Cheney’s offense.

“Now, opponents have to do some different things. Having an extra legitimate scorer helped,” Scheer said.

Cheney could be more of a post team in the next couple years. Hague, a sophomore guard, worked her way into the starting lineup by the end of the year. Lacy Leuhrs, a 5-11 junior, and Leah Durr, a 6-10 sophomore, contributed in key moments at State and have lots of upside. Anna Martin, the “small” one at 5-9, is another sophomore who showed a lot of grit and defensive intensity during her minutes.

“You would probably have to go back to Marissa Quick since we’ve had inside threats like that,” Scheer said. Quick helped Cheney to 52 consecutive

wins as wells as the undefeated season and 4A title in 2010.

The Cardinals have played in three State tournaments since winning the 4A crown in 2010. In 2011, they took a perfect record all the way to the championship game but lost. Hugoton topped Cheney 59-37 in the 2017 3A championship. The Cardinals lost a heartbreaking 55-52 overtime game to Royal Valley in 2019. Cheney advanced to the final four in 2020 before the State tournaments were cancelled.

Cheney: Scheer 25, Hague 9, Lies 9, Brynn McCormick 5, Leah Durr 4, Cline 3, Brooklyn Wewe 3, Lacy Luehrs 2.

The Cardinals beat the Frontenac Raiders 62-46 Thursday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

This was a game of runs.

Cheney trailed by 7 early, led by as many as 19 in the third quarter, and then saw the lead shrink to as little as 4.

The Cardinals struggled early, with 3-point baskets missing from all over the court. They fouled too often early on, and at one point had been whistled for eight fouls while Frontenac had just one.

The Raiders were hot early, too. A pair of long 3-pointers helped them to an 8-1 lead, forcing Cheney to call a timeout just two minutes into the game.

Leah Durr gave the Cardinals a boost in the first quarter. After scoring on a putback that cut Cheney’s deficit to 5 points, she blocked a shot and drew a foul on the defensive end.

She then scored from the lane again, trimming the Raiders’ lead to 12-9.

Cheney kept shooting long shots as well as feeding the ball inside.

They also stepped up their defensive pressure, which seemed to take the Raiders out of their shooting rhythm. That also led to turnovers, including a 5-second call on Frontenac to open the second quarter.

The Cardinals grabbed the lead at the 5:05 mark on a 3-pointer by Kylee Scheer, who hit another on the next possession. Her third one came less than two minutes later, and she had a game-high 13 points at halftime.

From there, the Cardinals kept building their lead. Korri Lies made a 3-pointer in the final minute to give Cheney a 31-18 halftime lead.

Scheer made another 3-point shot to open the second half, but picked up her third foul on the next possession.

Baskets by Lexi Cline and Brynn McCormick boosted Cheney’s lead to 17 points, 38-21, less than

ABOVE LEFT: Campbell Hague drives to the lane against Sabetha.

ABOVE RIGHT: The cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

LEFT: A pair of drummers keep the Cheney High pep band going during a timeout.

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a minute into the quarter. That led Frontenac to take a timeout and try to regroup.

Frontenac found its shooting touch later in the quarter, going on a 19-6 run and pulling to within 4 points at the end of the quarter, 44-40.

Lies drained a 3-pointer in the first minutes of the fourth quarter. A couple of possessions later, Hague blocked a shot and the Frontenac player then stepped out of bounds along the baseline.

Baskets by McCormick on back-to back posses-

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ABOVE: The Campus Colts’ band plays at Koch Arena.

BELOW: The cheeerleaders perform during a timeout.

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ABOVE: Stevie Strong looks for an opening in Blue Valley North’s defense.

BELOW: Campus High students show their support for the Colts during Saturday’s State championship.

Colts From Page B1 a defensive tip by Blue Vally North. The Mustangs scored off that miscue to take a 58-49 lead with under two minutes to go.

A charging call on the Colts with 1:29 to go gave Blue Valley North possession again, and the Mustangs went up 60-49 after drawing a foul and making two shots. From that point, the Colts were never able to get closer than 7 points.

Strong, a transfer who gave the Colts a needed scoring boost this season, led Campus on Saturday with a game-high 26 points. He was just 1-for-6 on 3-pointers, but went 7-for-8 from the free throw line.

Chapman, a Tulsa signee and arguably the best player in 6A, had 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds. Strong’s scoring helped free up Chapman to be a defensive leader and the Colts’ top rebounder this season.

Chapman averaged a double-double this season.

Jayden Hall’s game may have improved the most over the course of the season. He had 12 points against Blue Valley North, giving the Colts three double-digit scorers on Saturday.

This was a game of runs, with Campus leading by as many as 10 points late in the first half. The teams traded the lead six times and were tied seven ties.

The biggest statistical difference in this game was shooting efficiency. Blue Valley North beat Campus 60 percent to 39 percent.

The Mustangs actually made just one more field goal than the Colts, as the Colts attempted 57 shots to just 38 for the Mustangs. Blue Valley North shot 89 percent from the free throw line, while the Colts shot 69 percent.

In a way, the Colts were trying to win a title for two seasons. Campus had a perfect 23-0 record and won their first-round State game a year ago. But shortly after that game,

State tournaments across Kansas were called as the reality of the coronavirus pandemic set in. The Colts could claim the title as 6A’s best since they were the only undefeated team in the class, but they were denied the full journey and the trophy that would have declared them the very best.

The Colts will bid goodbye to seven seniors.

In addition to Chapman, Strong and Hall, the senior class includes Chris Martin, D’Alessandro Sosa, Avonté Dixon and Zachary Howard. Next year’s team will center around junior sharpshooter Aiden Sutter; Zion Young, a sophomore who showed bright flashes during the year; and 6-5 freshman Andrell Burton, Jr.

Campus: Strong 26, Hall 12, Chapman 10, D’Allesandro Sosa 3, Andrell Burton Jr. 2.

The Colts held on for a 42-37 victory over the Lawrence Free State Firebirds in Thursday’s late semifinal.

Campus trailed for much of this game, but never by more than one or two possessions. After trailing for the entire third quarter, the Colts took a lead early in the fourth quarter on a steal and dunk by Sterling Chapman, giving the Colts a 32-31 edge. They held the lead the rest of the way, although the Firebirds kept it close to the very end.

With about six minutes to play, the Colts slowed down their offense, showing great patience while looking for opportunities

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to drive to the lane. The teams traded possessions, with Free State nipping at the Colts’ heels the rest of the way.

Campus, leading 3633 with the clock going under 50 seconds, missed a shot that would have all but sealed the win. The Freebirds went the other way and scored to cut the Colts’ lead to 38-37, drawing a foul in the process.

The free throw missed, and Chapman was fouled after rebounding. He made two free throws for a 40-37 lead with 14 seconds to go.

Free State quickly got up the court but missed a shot, and Chapman was fouled again with 2.1 seconds left. He made two more shots, and moments later the Colts celebrated.

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The game was low-scoring from the start. Three minutes into the game, Free State led 3-2, and the Colts had committed a pair of turnovers. Stevie Strong scored a 14-foot jump shot for Campus’ first points. Campus led 10-9 after one quarter.

They lost that lead early in the second quarter and trailed until Chapman’s first-quarter dunk.

Chapman delivered a double-double to lead the Colts, scoring a game-high 20 points to go with 11 rebounds, also a gamehigh. Strong added 10 and played the entire game.

Chapman played all but 42

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22, 1996, and HADEN G. REED, Respondent.

CASE NO. 2021-CV-000462 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 60 NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to Irma L. Nichols, Trustee of the Irma L. Nichols Revocable Trust Dated March 22, 1996, and Haden G. Reed: You are notified that on March 16, 2021, a Petition was filed in the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas seeking to quiet title to the following parcels of real property, which were sold at a tax foreclosure auction, to wit: Lot 6, Block 1, Parkmore Addition to Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, which was previously owned by Irma L. Nichols, Trustee of the Irma L. Nichols Revocable Trust Dated March 22, 1996; and Lot 1, Block 4, Forsse’s Addition to Sedgwick County, Kansas, which was previously owned by Haden G. Reed . You must file an answer to the Petition with the Court and provide a copy to the Petitioner’s Attorney on or before April 28, 2021, or the Court will enter judgment against you on that Petition.

Debbie Anne Weaver, Plaintiff John B. Barrett, Attorney at Law 101 W. 1st Ave., P.O. Box 471 Goddard, Kansas 67052-0471 316-794-8041 FAX: 316-794-8573

seconds.

Campus: Chapman 20, Strong 10, Zion Young 4, Jayden Hall 4, Andrell Burton Jr. 2, Chris Martin 2.

PUBLIC NOTICE First published in The TSnews March 4, 2021 (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON ROTHROCK, deceased.

CASE NO. 2021-PR-000020 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 NOTICE TO HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court

by J. Aaron Cook concerning Thomas Jefferson Rothrock, deceased, requesting that descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Sumner County, Kansas: Tract I A one-fifth interest in The North Half (N/2) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-two (32), South Range Two (2) West of the 6th P.M., Sumner County, Kansas.

Tract II A one-tenth interest in The Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 23, Township 31 South, Range 2 West of the 6th P.M., Sumner County, Kansas.

Tract III A one-tenth interest in The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section 24, Township 31 South, Range 2 West of the 6th P.M., Sumner County, Kansas.

Tract IV An interest in The East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E/2 NW/4) and the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 4-32S-1W, Sumner County, Kansas, Wellington Unit Tract #25-Rothrock, Lease #8625.

Petitioner has also requested that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before March 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Sumner County District Court, in the city of Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.

Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. /s/ J. Aaron Cook, Petitioner J. Aaron Cook #18991 136 e. Walnut, Ste 300 Independence, MO 64050 Phone: 816-373-7379 Fax: 816-278-1800 jacook@ghafoorcook.com Attorney and Petitioner

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Severe Weather Safety Stay safe when caught outdoors

When storms roll in, they might bring along high winds, thunder and lightning and drops in temperature. Many people ride out storms indoors, but some may find themselves suddenly caught in a storm and not know what to do.

For the unprepared, the potential for injury is significant. So it’s important to routinely brush up on surviving a storm when caught in one outdoors.

Additional information on what you and your kids should know in the event of severe weather, as well as storm facts,can be found on the Farm Bureau Financial Services website at https://goo.gl/VftH2d.

Lightning Lightning can pose a significant threat. Real Clear Science says the average bolt of lightning, striking from cloud to ground, carries roughly one billion joules of energy, 300 million volts and 30,000 amps. Lightning also generates temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun. According to data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in North America, Florida, Texas and Colorado had the highest number of lightning-related fatalities between 2005 and 2014.

Environment Canada says that roughly 10 people die in Canada each year because of lightning.

Finding shelter when lightning strikes is ideal but not always possible. If you cannot get indoors, the next best thing is to stay low to the ground. Lightning tends to strike the tallest items around.

Therefore, staying put in a ditch or depression in the ground can protect you against a possible lightning strike.

NOAA says to stay away from tall, isolated trees, which can become lightning rods. The same can be said for seeking shelter under a tent or pavillion, as these structures are often metal and

can conduct the lightning.

Cars can be a somewhat safe spot if there is nothing else available. The metal shell of the car will disperse the lightning to the ground, offers AccuWeather.

The National Weather Service says groups caught outside during lightning storms should spread out to avoid the current traveling between group members. Also, remember that, while water will not attract lightning, it can conduct and spread the charge, so avoid bodies of water and wet areas.

Winds High winds also pose a safety risk.

These winds may accompany thunderstorms, tornados or hurricanes. For those who are caught outside in high winds, The Weather Channel advises taking cover next to a building or under a secure shelter.

Wind can easily bring down trees, branches, and power lines. It also may blow around outdoor furniture and other heavy items. FEMA says to stay away from balconies or elevated areas to avoid falling objects. Avoid roadways and train tracks when on foot, as gusts can blow people into the path of oncoming vehicles.

Electrocution from downed power lines is a potential side effect of high winds. Avoid anything that might be touching power lines.

Being indoors during severe weather is ideal but not always possible when a storm arrives unexpectedly.

Knowing how to behave in these emergency situations can prevent injury and even death.

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From the Argosy Files

From March 1951 Showing at the Conway Theatre is a double feature “The Great Rupert” with Jimmy Durante, Tom Drake and Sara Haden and “The Torch” with Paulette Goddard and Gilbert Roland. The Sunday movie is “My Blue Heaven” in technicolor with Betty Grable and Dan Dailey.

Wilfred Mies left Monday for induction into the service at Kansas City and Fort Riley.

Military Service Roll: Army: Lieut. Max Casselman, WO Paul Chitwood, Capt. Theodore West; 2nd Lt Deane Riggs, Lieut Phillip Rice, Eliga A. Creed, Harold E. Chapman, Raymond Gray, George L. Erker, Glenn H. Grimm, Leo Freund, St. Sgt Harry E. Burnett, John H. Enegren, Robert Timmermeyer, Wilfred Mies. Navy: Dr. Marvin M. Somers, Harold Cline, Lieut Cdr. Robert Burnett, Cleo Burnett, Donald Mies, Floyd Sones, Donald E. Francis, Earl Riggs, Wish Ternes, Jerry Andra, Louie Rausch, Shorty Lubbers, ChAvMM Victor Adkins, Justin J. Erker.

Marines: Capt. Raymond Tull. Air Force: Sgt Morris D. Brown, Johnie Crawford, Vernon Hamilton, Sgt. John Wycoff, Dean Grimm, Cyril Roths, Clarence Irwin, Kent Wise, Stanley Kimple, Max DeArnmond, T Sgt Pete Genemaras, Chauncey Genemaras, St. Sgt. Billy Burnett, St. Sgt. Wayne E. French, Don Travis, Eddie Clurn, Raymond Stroot, Larry Andra, Clarence Timmermeyer.

At Lyle’s Lunch, Sunday dinner, Baked Capon or Baked Ham, $1.00, served with sweet potatoes and raisin sauce, creamed carrots or green beans, Jello salad, hot rolls and butter, beverage and dessert.

St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. Steve Reif, Pastor; Christian Church, Fred Jordon, Pastor; First Presbyterian Church, Willard D. Ellis, Minister; Church of the Brethren, Rev. D. H. Heckman, Pastor; Baptist Church, Rev. Wilmot E. Wyatt, Minister.

Coach Jesse Jackson’s Conway Springs High School basketball lads fought it out with Clearwater in the official Class B District tournament and became district champions with a 38 to 34 score.

CSHS Honor Roll – Seniors: Gary Boatright, Ed Frantz, Charlotte Jones, Bernard Kraus, Leota Needham, Harold Riner, Jack Solter, Don Grimm, Beverly Drake, Francis Cordes and Dwight Clurn. Juniors: Chester Arterburn, Clee Sanders and Charolette Shobe. Sophomores: Laura Anderson, Mary E. Cordes, Dalice Shinn and Sue Welch.

Freshmen: Don Halsey, Dale Harrington, Rose Marie Mercer, Sharon Potts and Connie Shobe.

Mr. Fairless will enter a one-act comedy play, “The Pot Boiler” at the League Dramatics and One-Act Play Festival in Mulvane. Play cast includes Ed Frantz, Don Flickinger, Don Riggs, Jim Cline, Gretta Roths, Don Mitchell and Charlotte Jones.

An early morning fire destroyed the brooder house and hen house, 250 baby chicks and 100 hens, belonging to Mr. and Mrs. James Hare, southwest of town.

The old yellow brick high school building which has stood for 46 years will be sold. The original building was of six rooms, then later a large wing was added to the northwest corner. It served both high school and grade school until the new grade building was put up in 1935; then went out of use when the new high school was occupied this school year.

From March 1921 A re-election of the student council was held on Wednesday of last week. President Oran Leslie took over the floor and after nominations were closed the club voted. It was found later that Wayne Shankland would have the responsibility leading the council. Rolla Swan will officiate as vice president and former president. Oran Leslie was elected as secretary and treasurer. Ralph Kiner was yell leader for all high school activities.

The Ionian Literary Society met last Wednesday to elect officers for the second semester. The program committee was made up of persons from each class.

The new officers are Lois Knight, president; Milford Haworth, vice president, and Wayne Shankland, secretary, treasurer.

Miss Brown had charge of chapel last Thursday.

After the devotional she announced that several of the world’s greatest singers had consented to sing for the group and the Victor orchestra would play. She then played the following records on the Victrola. “In the Clock Store” played by the Victor Orchestra, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia” rendered by a vocal group, “Roses of Picardy” sung by John McCormack; Other songs were “The Wren” and “Annie Laurie.”

Excelsior Literary Society elected officers for the second season of the semester: Hervy Hodson, president; Ruth Johnson, vice president; Delphia Raine, secretary, treasurer. On the program committee were

PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in The TSnews March 18, 2021 (1t)

REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that City of Garden Plain, Kansas is soliciting bids for construction of the City of Garden Plain Section Line Road Sidewalk. The project consists of constructing a path and sidewalk ramps along the west right of way along Section Line Road from Harry Street to Pretty Flowers Street in Garden Plain. City of Garden Plain shall provide all the funds required for this project. All Federal, State and County regulations must be complied with. Sealed proposals for the proposed construction will be received by the City of Garden Plans (OWNER) until 3:00 pm local time April 7, 2021. Bids will be presented to the Garden Plain City Council at their meeting in the City Building, Garden Plain, Kansas at 6:00 pm local time April 7, 2021 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are encouraged to be present at the bid opening, but if the bid must be mailed it should be addressed to the following: City of Garden Plain 505 N. Main Street Garden Plain, Kansas 67050 All Bidders are to be prequalified with the Kansas Department of Transportation, as outlined in Section 102 of the KDOT Standard Specifications. The OWNER can give approval to bid if not prequalified with KDOT. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Certified or Cashier’s check in the amount of 5% of the total bid. Checks or bonds are to be made payable to City of Garden Plain and serve as a guarantee of the sincerity and integrity of the bidder, and shall be forfeited to the County if said proposal or bid is accepted and the bidder fails to execute the contract and file the required statutory and performance bonds as required in the contract documents.

Work will commence no sooner than the Contract Date (earliest start date) and all work shall be completed on or before August 7, 2021. All work shall be completed within 60 working days after the Notice to Proceed. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at the Garden Plain City Office, and at the Engineer’s Office at the following address: Kirkham, Michael & Associates, Inc. 217 N. Main Street Cheney, Kansas 67025 The contract documents are available at www.questcdn. com. This contract is QuestCDN project number 7675722. A contractor my view the contract documents at no cost prior to deciding to become a Planholder. To be considered a Planholder for bids, a contractor must register with QuestCDN.com and purchase the contract documents in digital form at a cost of $15.00. Registering as a Planholder is recommended for all prime contractors and subcontractors as Planholder’ s will receive automatic notice of addenda and other contract document updates via QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal questions. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click on the online bid button at the top of the bid advertisement page. For this project, bids will ONLY be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click on the online bid button at the top of the bid advertisement page. Prospective bidders must be on the Planholder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Questions regarding bids shall be directed in writing to John Riggins jriggins@ kirkham.com a minimum of two (2) calendar days prior to the date of the bid opening.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. City of Garden Plain reserves the right to waive any and all technicalities and to reject any and all bids.

Kimberly McCormick, City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in The TSnews March 18, 2021 (1t)

ORDINANCE NO. 935 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF Cheney, KANSAS AND THE STATE OF KANSAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE KANSAS STATE TREASURER FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A LOAN PURSUANT TO THE CITY UTILITY LOWINTEREST LOAN PROGRAM TO FINANCE EXTRAORDINARY ELECTRIC AND/OR NATURAL GAS COSTS INCURRED DURING THE EXTREME WINTER WEATHER EVENT OF FEBRUARY 2021; ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, on March 3, 2021, Governor Laura Kelly signed into law House Substitute for Senate Bill 88, establishing the City Utility Low-Interest Loan Program and authorizing the State Treasurer to distribute up to $100 million in loans for the purpose of providing loans to cities for extraordinary electric and/or natural gas costs incurred during the extreme winter weather event of February 2021 (the “Act’’); and WHEREAS, the City of Cheney, Kansas (the “City”) has previously adopted Resolution No. 306- 2021 authorizing the City to make application to the State Treasurer for a loan pursuant to the City Utility Low-Interest Loan Program (the “Loan”); and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and desirable to accept the Loan and to enter into a loan agreement and certain other documents relating thereto, and to take certain actions required in order to implement such loan agreement.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF Cheney, KANSAS: Section 1. Authorization of Loan Agreement. The City is hereby authorized to accept the Loan and to enter into a Loan Agreement with the State of Kansas acting by and through the State Treasurer (the “Loan Agreement”) to finance the extraordinary natural gas costs incurred during the extreme winter weather event of February 2021 (the “Extraordinary Costs”).

The Loan shall be in the amount of not to exceed $1,472,116.

The interest rate on the loan shall be 2% below the market rate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4237, and amendments thereto, and shall be recalculated on the first business day of January of each year using the market rate then in effect. The minimum interest rate shall be 0.25% if the market rate is below 2.25%.

The Loan shall be repaid over a term of not to exceed 10 years. The City has requested semi-annual repayment dates.

The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Loan Agreement, the Mayor’s execution of the Loan Agreement being conclusive evidence of such approval.

Section 2. Establishment of Dedicated Source of Revenue for Repayment of Loan. The City hereby establishes a dedicated source of revenue for repayment of the Loan. In accordance therewith, the City shall impose and collect such rates, fees and charges for the use and services furnished by or through its natural gas utility (the “System”), including all improvements and additions thereto hereafter constructed or acquired by the City as will provide revenues which are sufficient to (a) pay the cost of the operation and maintenance of the System, (b) pay the principal of and interest on the Loan as and when the same become due, (c) pay all other amounts due at any time under the Loan Agreement and (d) pay the principal of and interest on all other outstanding bonds or indebtedness of the System; provided, however, no lien or other security interest is granted by the City to the State on the System revenues pursuant to the Loan. If the City receives any federal monies related to the extreme winter weather event of February 2021, the first priority for expenditure of such amounts (or any similar amounts received by the State of Kansas for the benefit of the City) will be the payment of any outstanding balance of the loan made to the City under the City Utility Low-Interest Loan Program as provided in Section 4(b) of the legislation creating the loan program. If the City receives any recoveries as a result of settlement or litigation or other refunds of Extraordinary Costs paid by the City that relate to the extreme winter weather event of February 2021, such amounts (or any similar amounts received by the State of Kansas for the benefit of the City) will be used to pay any outstanding balance of the loan made to the City under the City Utility Low-Interest Loan Program.

In accordance with the Act, the obligations under the Loan and the Loan Agreement shall not be included within any limitation on the bonded indebtedness of the City.

Section 3. Further Authority. The Mayor, Clerk and other City officials are hereby further authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and take such actions as they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out and perform the purposes of the Ordinance, and to make alterations, changes or additions in the foregoing agreements, statements, instruments and other documents herein approved, authorized and confirmed which they may approve, and the execution or taking of such action shall be conclusive evidence of such necessity or advisability.

Section 4. Governing Law. The Ordinance and the Loan Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Kansas.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage by the governing body of the City and publication (or publication of a summary thereof) in the official City newspaper.

PASSED by the governing body of the City on March 11, 2021 and signed and APPROVED by the Mayor.

(SEAL)

/s/ Phillip Mize, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danielle Young, City Clerk

Oran Leslie, senior; Ruth Johnson, junior; Paul Axtell, sophomore and Erma Redfern, freshman.

Mr. Wycoff selected new class auditors for the second semester. Their job is to record each pupil’s grade. The new auditors are Oran Leslie, Ruth Johnson, Lloyd Peters, and Audean Randall.

Mrs. Cole and daughter Edna will entertain the WCTU this next week. Mrs. Ray Achelpohl of Caldwell visited here last Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Nannie Lawrence. W.W. Haworth was in Wichita last week on business.

Willie and Bertha Pearce were in Wellington on Thursday. George Tracy has Early Bird Seed oats listed for sale. R.C. Duffer has catalpa 20 and 10 cents just south of the bridge.

PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in The TSnews March 18, 2021 (1t)

RESOLUTION NO. 21-08 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE MAKING OF CERTAIN INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF GODDARD, KANSAS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH FINDINGS (SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS/RUSTIC CREEK ADDITION - PHASE 1).

WHEREAS, a petition (the “Petition”) was filed with the City Clerk of the City of Goddard, Kansas (the “City”) proposing certain internal improvements; and said Petition sets forth: (a) the general nature of the proposed improvements; (b) the estimated or probable cost of the proposed improvements; (c) the extent of the proposed improvement district to be assessed for the cost of the proposed improvements; (d) the proposed method of assessment; (e) the proposed apportionment of the cost between the improvement district and the City at large; and (f) a request that such improvements be made without notice and hearing as required by K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City hereby finds and determines that said Petition was signed by the owners of record of more than one-half of the area liable for assessment for the proposed improvements, and is therefore sufficient in accordance with the provisions of the Act. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF GODDARD, KANSAS: Section 1. Findings of Advisability. The governing body hereby finds and determines that: (a) It is advisable to make the following improvements: Construct a lateral sanitary sewer to serve the area described below, according to plans and specifications to be furnished by the City Engineer of the City of Goddard, Kansas (the “Improvements”). (b) The estimated or probable cost of the Improvements is: $368,000, exclusive of the cost of interest on borrowed money, to be increased at the pro rata rate of 1 percent per month from and after May 1, 2020. (c) The extent of the improvement district (the “Improvement District”) to be assessed for the cost of the Improvements is: Rustic Creek Addition Lots 10 through 36, Block 2 Lots 1 through 16, Block 3 Lots 1 through 7, Block 4 Lots 1 through 28, Block 5 All in the City of Goddard, Sedgwick County, Kansas. (d) With respect to the costs of the Improvements to be assessed to the Improvement District, the method of assessment shall be on a fractional basis. The following described lots and tracts situated in Rustic Creek Addition shall each pay 2/129 of the total costs payable by the Improvement District: Rustic Creek Addition Lots 1 through 16, Block 3 Lots 1 through 7, Block 4 Lots 1 through 28, Block 5 The following described lots and tracts situated in Rustic Creek Addition shall each pay 1/129 of the total costs payable by the Improvement District: Rustic Creek Addition Lots 10 through 36, Block 2 Where the ownership of a single lot is or may be divided into two or more parcels, the assessment to the lot so divided shall be assessed to each ownership or parcel on a square foot basis, or per the terms of a re-spread agreement submitted to the City of Goddard. (e) The apportionment of the cost of the Improvements, between the Improvement District and the City at large, is: 100% to be assessed against the Improvement District and 0% to be paid by the City-at-large.

If this Improvement is abandoned, altered and/or constructed privately in part or whole that precludes building this Improvement under the authority of this resolution, any costs that the City incurs shall be assessed to the property described above in accordance with the terms of the petition. In addition, if the Improvement is abandoned at any state during the design and/or construction of the Improvement or if it is necessary for the City to redesign, repair or reconstruct the Improvement after its initial design and/or construction because the design or construction does not meet the requirements of the City, then such costs associated with the redesign, repair or reconstruction of said Improvement shall be assessed to the property described above in accordance with the terms of this resolution.

Section 2. Authorization of Improvements. The abovesaid Improvements are hereby authorized and ordered to be made in accordance with the findings of the governing body of the City as set forth in Section 1 of this Resolution.

Section 3. Bond Authority; Reimbursement. The Act provides for the Improvements to be paid by the issuance of general obligation bonds or special obligation bonds of the City (the “Bonds”). The Bonds may be issued to reimburse expenditures made on or after the date which is 60 days before the date of this Resolution, pursuant to Treasury Regulation 1.150-2.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. This Resolution shall be published one time in the official City newspaper, and shall also be filed of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Sedgwick County, Kansas.

ADOPTED by the governing body of the City on January 19, 2021.

(SEAL)

/s/ Hunter Larkin, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Teri Laymon, Clerk

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A weekend of ‘problem solving’

All of us need some kind of inspiration and motivation to get things done in our lives.

Sometimes, finding that motivation is as easy as rolling out of bed and having a cup of coffee.

Headed to work? No problem…I’m out the door.

Weekends can be a bit more of a challenge, especially if you’ve had a hard week. Who really wants to roll out of bed on a Saturday morning and jump straight into a bunch of projects?

Sometimes I’m cool with that, but not always.

Spring is just around the corner. Like literally. It starts this weekend, and if the weather is nice, I can see myself getting motivated to do some yard work Saturday or Sunday.

The weather also was an inspiration this past weekend, but Kim and I had a list of projects that needed to be addressed, if possible. And the list was kind of long.

We still slept in Saturday morning, just because we could. Nothing on the list really had a deadline, other than some shopping errands that needed to be dealt with before stores closed. Our list looked something like this: Put out restock at one of our antique mall booths… shop an estate sale for more restock…pick up a cell phone holder for my car…shop for new stereo speakers for my kitchen… shop for a new bicycle for Kim…rent a carpet kicker to fix a wrinkle in my bedroom carpet.

That was just Saturday’s list. And somewhere in there we needed to eat lunch. But hey…at least I had a coupon, and a plan, for that.

As we took off late Saturday morning to accomplish this mega-list of tasks, Kim and I decided that we were not going to spend the day running errands and doing projects.

Instead, we were going to be problem solvers.

As the day rolled along, and as each new task on the list presented itself, we tackled it as problem solvers. And with each task we checked off the list, we smiled at each other, said “Problem solved!” and

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gave each other a high five.

By the time we stopped for a late lunch, our day was looking pretty good.

And we solved that problem, too.

Shopping for a new bike for Kim wasn’t supposed to be a problem that we solved that day, but instead was envisioned as a research project. Well, the first bicycle shop we went to almost scared us off with the prices we were presented.

Still, the helpful staff gave us a possible solution – they have a used bicycle shop at a different location. We headed there immediately, where another helpful employee put Kim on a decent used bicycle for a fraction of the cost.

Again, problem solved!

This bicycle will be much more appropriate for longer, harder trail rides than her previous bike. We ride regularly with another couple, and Kim needed a more level playing field with everyone in terms of equipment.

And that, my friends, will be another problem solved as spring arrives and we schedule more bike rides.

The next morning, we started our day with coffee and the Sunday paper – which could be considered a stress reliever and another problem solved. After that, we tackled the carpet wrinkle in my bedroom, returned the carpet kicker, and checked another problem off the list.

By mid-afternoon, it was time for a nice bike ride.

Kim’s new-to-her bike proved to be more than up to the task, and we were all smiles as we put our bikes away in the garage.

A weekend of problems had been solved, and it didn’t even seem like we had spent two days working on projects.

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As often said, we are the government and the government is us.

All the business transacted by government and all the money collected and spent by government belongs to the public.

However, public oversight is only possible when government is open, transparent and accessible.

Nefarious deeds hap-

Guest Column Jim Zachary CNHI

pen in the dark, behind closed doors.

Every state has laws requiring local jurisdictions – city councils, county commissions, boards of education, governing authorities, commissions and boards – to disclose public records and conduct public meetings out in the open.

Unfortunately, many states exempt state government itself from those same requirements.

It is unfortunate that laws are even needed to require government at any level to be transparent.

Simply put, those with nothing to hide don’t hide.

There is nothing partisan or political about government transpar-

ency, or at least there shouldn’t be.

When the public attends government meetings or files open records requests, it is simply democracy in action. Full access to our government is part and parcel of our liberty.

Your local newspaper helps keep an eye on government by attending meetings and filing freedom of information requests but open government laws are not media laws. All of us should have unfettered access to what government is doing.

The right to know is a public right.

When records custodians at city hall or the county courthouse, with the public school system or at the state capitol comply with our public records requests, they are simply giving us what

already belongs to us.

Complying with records requests should be viewed as routine transactions between local government and the public.

Attending the meetings of local government, sitting in on deliberations, understanding not only what decisions are reached but how those decisions are reached should be a very ordinary interaction between local government and the general public.

Not only is open government good government, it is the government we have.

Editor’s note: Jim Zachary is CNHI’s director of newsroom training and development, editor of The Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times, and president emeritus of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation.

Daylight saving has columnist stuck on time I am going on a rant, and yes this is a warning. This past weekend was the fateful day that we spring our clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time.

Let me be clear and not mince any words here, I really dislike the time change and, I have yet to find anyone who really likes it. Over and over, I hear it is those of us in agriculture who benefit from the time change. I find that to be a categorical myth and untruth.

To say that we benefit from moving the clock up one hour is ludicrous.

This time change is for the birds, and I am coming out against it.

Only someone not con-

Insight Glenn Brunkow Farmer and rancher

nected to agriculture could think moving the clock forward an hour and making sunset an hour later that it would increase our time in the field. We all know the reality is that we work until the job is done whether it is daylight or dark. Farmers and ranchers do not work by the clock.

What it does mean is we will be heading out into the dark in the morning to do the chores we did in the daylight just a day earlier. I often wonder how confused our animals must be when we show up an hour earlier suddenly for no apparent reason. I guess they probably like it better

in the fall when breakfast arrives an hour later. I hate to tell the person or probably the committee that dreamed Daylight Saving Time up, but there are only so many hours of daylight and it does not matter what a clock says.

I will admit that I dislike the springtime change because it means I lose an hour of sleep, but I find the fall time change nearly as disruptive to my internal clock. I suspect most of us are up way before daylight either before or after the change, and the clock means little to us.

In fact, I’d argue moving the clock forward an hour makes life more difficult.

It suddenly means that instead of it getting dark at 6 p.m. it is now dark at 7 p.m., and it is awfully

hard to shut down and go to a meeting when it is still light outside.

I would also propose we missed the perfect opportunity to get rid of the time change this past year.

With the pandemic and all its disruptions to our lives, what would one more matter. We could have done away with the time changes and no one would have noticed because none of us had anywhere to go.

At least something positive would have come out of the pandemic. So never mind me, I will be the one out in the dark stumbling my way through chores.

Editor’s note: Insight is a weekly column published

by Kansas Farm Bureau.

Glenn Brunkow is a Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher.

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I’m sure no one actually notices, but I’m sometimes worried I have a weird reputation for wandering all over the aisles of my local grocery store.

I always start with the good intentions of going aisle by aisle until I cover the whole store, my list complete and my cart full.

But it rarely works out that way.

This past week, I was trying to decide what to make for dinner. I’d already visited the produce section and was checking out my protein options, when a package of andouille sausage caught my eye.

I pulled out my phone and searched for a recipe I could use, landing on a one-pan meal that combined sausage with fresh vegetables.

I headed back to the produce aisle, struggling to unknot the plastic bag I already had in my cart to add another onion and tossing a sweet potato and Brussels sprouts in, too.

And that got me to the recipe I’m sharing with you today. It has tons of flavor, looks pretty on the plate and is super easy to clean up.

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This comes from the recipe blog “Diethood.”

You can find the original recipe at https://diethood. com/andouille-sausage-vegetables-dinner/. I added extra seasonings in my version.

This was a fantastic meal.

I also bought some fresh asparagus, so I roasted that, too, to go along, and it was so good.

(For the asparagus, line another rimmed sheet with foil, place the asparagus on the pan, drizzle with a couple tablespoons of olive oil along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix to coat the asparagus, and then sprinkle on about six to eight tablespoons of minced garlic and dot the top with about two tablespoons of butter. Bake in the 400-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until it’s done.)

I don’t know if anyone noticed me zig-zagging my way through the grocery store, and honestly, it doesn’t really bother me too much if they did.

Sometimes, you have to let the ingredients speak to you—no matter what aisle you’re in.

Spice Up Your Life is sponsored by Main Street Co. & Kitchen Corner in Newton. Find them at shopmainstco.com. Lindsey Young is an enthusiastic amateur cook and can be reached through her website at spiceupkitchen.net.

Roasted vegetables along with andouille sausage combines fresh and spicy flavors. Paired with a side of asparagus, it’s the perfect summer meal.

One-Pan Andouille Sausage, Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 12 to 14 ounces rope andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut into about one-inch pieces 1 medium-sized sweet potato, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges

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3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil.

Add the sausage, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and onion to the pan, and drizzle them with the olive oil. Sprinkle the seasonings over the sausage and vegetables and then stir to evenly coat them in oil and seasonings.

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