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Special section highlights history of the Sedgwick County Fair There will not be a Sedgwick County Fair this year, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. In place of the annual Fair Guide, Times-Sentinel Newspapers has produced a look back at the 75 Sedgwick County Fairs, held over an 80-year period from 1940 through 2019. The year 2020 is the first time the Fair has not been held since a five-year period during and after World War II. The first two Fairs were held in 1940 and 1941. The next edition was held in 1947.
Conway Springs Finally some pomp, despite the circumstances. B3
Clearwater Students named to Clearwater High School honor roll. A5 Haysville Chamber holds Gold Star Banquet. A10
The 1996 Farm Olympics: Feeling Jim Thorpe’s Pain Editor’s note: This column first appeared in the July 25, 1996, edition of The Times-Sentinel. By Paul Rhodes
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Agriculture Bumper wheat crop may be offset by protein concerns. A7
Can you feel Jim Thorpe’s pain? Can you? I can. Draped with gold medals at the 1912 Olympics, Jim Thorpe Stood proud, a unique symbol of his nation. But then came despair – his medals stripped because of his involvement with semi-pro baseball. And there we stood, The Times-Sentinel Farm Olympics Team, four athletes atop the ceremonial bale of hay in the middle of the softball field at the Sedgwick County Fair.
The few, the proud, the gold Medal Olympians. We had trained. We had prepared ourselves psychologically for the competition. We had dressed up in funny outfits. And like Jim Thorpe, we had come to win. And win we did. First Place in Hog Kissing (our specialty), First Place in Wardrobe (not a medal event, but still a proud moment), Second Place in Egg Toss, Third Place in the Seahorse Relay and Third Place in Cow-Chip Tossing. There were several strong teams there for the Olympics, but we were particularly concerned about the TV personalities from Channel 10. They were strong in the first couple of events and they brought their own
film crew. No fair. But luckily for us they started slipping as the competition continued. TV people – they’re all the same. No stamina. We felt we had done well enough to be in the race for an overall medal, and after a long silence from the judges, it was announced that we were in a three-way tie for First Place! Imagine the excitement as we competed in the tie-breaker Egg Toss event. Imagine the adrenaline rush as Cami Sowers and Travis Mounts won the tie-breaker event and put the TSM team – rounded out by myself and my wife Amy Crouch – on the Gold Medal bale of hay. Imagine our reaction when we got a call Monday informing us there’d been an error
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When to shoot fireworks in your community By Travis Mounts
Goddard City council rejects library’s request for more funding. A5
Cheney Friends of Cherry Oaks set to tee off Sunday. A4 Argonia Summer reading program starts new chapter. A8 Savvy Senior High blood pressure is more dangerous in COVID-19 era. B5
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By this time next week, people across the area will be shooting off fireworks to celebrate that most American of holidays, Independence Day. Also known as the Fourth of July, since the holiday always falls on July 4 (unlike holidays like Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday of November and has a changing date on the calendar), it is celebrated with many traditions, including picnics, trips to the lake, parades and community celebrations, and fireworks displays. Kansas is among the states with more permissive regula-
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tions regarding fireworks. However, those rules are mostly dictated by your local city or county government. That means what you can shoot and when you can shoot varies by your location. Times-Sentinel Newspapers has compiled the local information to help keep you informed. One of the easiest rules to remember is, “Shoot them where you buy them.” Your local fireworks stand can only sell fireworks that are legal in the community they are in. Stands in Wichita, for example, won’t sell large aerial displays because they are not allowed within the city limits. However, most of our other communities do allow those, so they are for sale from local retailers.
Here is a look at the rules by community.
Argonia – Fireworks are allowed in the city June 27 through July 5. The hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and until midnight on July 4. Discharge in the streets is prohibited. Argonia’s allows residents more days to shoot fireworks than rural parts of Sumner County. Cheney – Fireworks may be shot off July 1-4. The hours within city limits are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 1-3, and until midnight on July 4. It is unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks upon any public street, alley or avenue, or in any park or public place within
the city and the city’s fire zone. Clearwater – Fireworks can be discharged within city limits from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1-2, and 10 a.m. to midnight July 3-4. According to Clearwater’s city code, you may be charged with littering if your fireworks are not picked up in a timely manner. The city’s Fourth of July celebration will be held, with a full show including lights and lasers. The show will be staged so that people may watch from the Clearwater High School parking lot. Conway Springs – Fireworks may be discharged July 1-4
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Area News Virgil Coley Virgil Farris Coley of Argonia passed away on June 20, 2020, at the age of 86. Virgil was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Earlsboro, Okla., to Amos and Evelyn Coley. Upon graduating high school, Virgil moved to Wichita where he began working at Boeing Aircraft and retired after a 40-year career. On Jan. 2, 1954, Virgil married his lifemate, Thelma Faye Coley, who encouraged his move to Argonia. After retiring from Boeing Aircraft, Virgil held several titles including finance clerk in the Army for two years, Argonia City Council member, Argonia mayor for several years, and most dear to him, coach. Virgil loved sports, coached his sons for 26 years, played a major role in starting Argonia Recreation, and was proudly part of the group to name the Argonia baseball fields after Marty Harrison. In addition, he co-founded the National NBC “Hap Dumont” Youth Baseball League, served 43 years on the Sunflower Little League and especially admired the game of golf. Virgil devoted his life to providing his love, support and hard work to his family. Above all else, Virgil was a dedicated person to church and most importantly, his God. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Evelyn Coley; sisters, Wanda Lois Coley and Betty Smith; and his grandson, Ryan McCaslin. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Faye Coley; son, Tim Coley (Wendy) of Wichita; son, Mick Coley (Pam) of Argonia; daughter, Pam McCaslin (Steve) of Danville; sister, Norma Essary of Wellington; sister, Connie Hunt (Jim) of Argonia; brother, Dennis Coley (Linda) of Wichita; grandchildren, Janea Early of Buckeye, Ariz., Laura Vennemen (Bryan) of Wichita, Landon Coley (Lindsey) of Wellington, Leirin Longwell (Scott) of Maize, and Mason Coley (Sarah) of Mulvane; and great-grandchildren, Jalan, Adrie, Isabella, Kadence, Gage, Grady, Lynnon, Lawson and Grace. A visitation was held at the funeral home from 1. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, with the family present to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside service for Virgil will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Argonia Cemetery, Argonia. The Coley family invites all to attend in the manner they are comfortable. Masks and social distancing will not be required but are welcomed if you choose. Memorial contributions have been established in his memory with the Argonia United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home. Share a memory, leave a condolence or sign his digital wall at www.cornejodayfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Cornejo Day Funeral Home & Crematory, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington, KS 67152.
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Maurice E. Robinson, 85, died June 20, 2020, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born March 3, 1935, in Blackwell, Okla., to Clinton M. and Sarah J. (Lawhead) Robinson. On Jan. 11, 1969, he married J. Kay Riley in South Haven. She preceded him in death on June 19, 2005. He was a graduate of South Haven High School class of 1953. He served his country in the U.S, Army from 1955 to 1959. Maurice worked early on as a meat cutter in his family’s grocery store in South Haven and at White’s Foodliner in Kingman before he and Kay moved to Newton, beginning their service to youth working at Youthville in Newton for several years. He was an avid gardener, and folks in Newton and South Haven often stopped by for a garden tour and to see what new seeds he was starting and hybridizing. He shared that love of gardening with his children. Later in life, he took up wood carving and enjoyed making pieces to share with others. He won the grand prize in the “Art Is Ageless” contest with other elders across the state. Family was always important to Maurice and he enjoyed visits from his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and friends who stopped by. Being an avid KU fan, he could always be found cheering the Jayhawks basketball team when they played. Maurice is survived by his son, Charlie Robinson (Rich Stinnett) of Newton; daughter, Andrea (Tony) Arreguin of South Haven; three grandchildren Melissa, Morgan and Christopher Arreguin; and three great-granddaughters, Nadia, Ramona and Lucy. He also is survived by his sister, Merry (Clifford) Murdock of Caldwell; 11 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and many extended family members.
Over the years, Maurice and Kay were loving foster parents to many. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and infant brother, Thomas. The family would like to thank the staff of Kansas Christian Home for their exceptional care during the past three years he was in their care and love. Graveside service will be at Rosehill Cemetery, South Haven, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, officiated by the Reverend Donna Voteau. Visitation with the family was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. The casket will be opened for viewing for 15 minutes ahead of graveside service at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kansas Christian Home, employee assistance fund, in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 North Main Newton, KS 67114.
Ralph Stansbury Ralph L. Stansbury, 84, of Argonia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Patterson Health Center, Anthony. Ralph was born Nov. 21, 1935, northwest of Argonia to Clinton Wilson Stansbury and Vera Lois (Higdon) Stansbury. He grew up on the family farm and attended a nearby rural school through the eighth grade. He attended Argonia High School and graduated with the class of 1954. He began working at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. Ralph was united in marriage to Shirley JoAnn Jesseph on June 3, 1955, at Grace United Methodist Church, Wichita. They made their first home in Wichita before moving to Argonia in 1962, where they raised their family of three children. Ralph worked for KG&E for seven years on the line division and later as a meter reader. In 1960, he went to work for Horton’s Furniture in Argonia and eventually Wichita. He specialized in furniture repair and touchup for 37 years, retiring in 1997. He and Shirley also opened R&S Furniture in Argonia in 1982, selling furniture and carpet in the area for 35 years. They closed the business and retired in 2017. Ralph was a member of Argonia United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothy Eldred and Lela Smith; and an infant brother, Calvin Kenneth Stansbury. He is survived his wife, Shirley Stansbury; two sons, Clinton Stansbury and his wife Carol of Argonia, and Craig Stansbury and his wife Dedra of Harper; one daughter, Sherry McCaslin and her husband Tim of Harper; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends. Graveside service was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Argonia Cemetery, Argonia. Arrangements were by Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. Online condolences and guest book are available at www.ebersolemortuary.com. Memorials have been established with the Argonia Fire Department and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friendship Meals Menu Following is next week’s menu for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels. Monday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, green beans, pineapple, bread, milk. Tuesday: Pulled pork on bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, gelatin, milk. Wednesday: Chicken fajita salad, corn relish, blueberries, rice pudding, milk. Thursday: Hamburger, potato salad, cucumber and onion salad, watermelon, peanut butter cookie, milk. Friday: No meals (Independence Day holiday). For the time being, meals are only available for pickup or delivery from the following senior centers. Argonia: Meals are served at the Argonia Housing Authority, 110 W. Cherry. To register for a meal, call 620-435-6806. Cheney: Meals are served at the Cheney Senior Center, 516 N. Main. To register for a meal, call 316-5423721. 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. Garden Plain: Delivery only. To register for a meal, call 316-640-0746. Haysville: Meals are served at the Haysville Senior Center, 160 E. Karla. To register for a meal, call 316-5295903.
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Neighbors pitch in to aid farmer fighting cancer A combine rolls through a field east of Garden Plain as part of an effort to harvest Jerry Hahn’s wheat crop last week. More than a dozen people came together to help Hahn, who is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. Travis Mounts/Times-Sentinel Newspapers
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GARDEN PLAIN – It’s pretty common for farmers to keep their feelings and emotions to themselves. A few words and a look can mean a lot. So Jerry Hahn’s misty eyes spoke volumes about how he felt as more than a dozen friends and neighbors showed up last week to harvest his wheat crop. Hahn is currently undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, and that battle takes up most of his energy. “It’s amazing. Words can’t describe it,” Hahn said at the farm just east of Garden Plain last Wednesday morning. He stopped for a moment to look at the people heading to their trucks to go into his fields. The late morning sun glistened like dew in his moist eyes. The volunteer crew had just finished meeting to split up duties and make a plan for the day. Their goal was to cut a little more than 500 acres in one day. “I feel like I should be helping them,” Hahn said. There is an independent spirit at the heart of nearly every farmer and rancher. It’s something in their DNA that draws them to farming, which is more of a lifestyle than a profession. Asking for help runs counter to a passion to figure things out on their own. In this case, Hahn did not need to ask for help. That’s another thing about farmers – they just show
up and get things done. Phil Klein and Mark Pauly helped organize last week’s effort. “Harvest comes whether he feels well or not,” Klein said, adding that everyone in the area knew Hahn did not feel as well as he could. There was no real effort to organize the group. Instead, people simply started volunteering. “I was just fielding calls from people who wanted to help,” Klein said. He and Pauly simply put a little organization to the help that was there and waiting. At 11 a.m., the group was meeting. About a third of the people were going to cut, another third would be in grain carts, and the final third would deliver the crop to the elevator. Many people brought implements of one kind or another – combines, trucks and semis, and tractors and grain carts. Some brought several pieces of equipment. “We’ll have a pretty good chance to get Jerry’s wheat cut today,” Klein said last Wednesday. Once things were organized, the crew grabbed sack lunches from Jerry’s wife, Janie, and other family members. Everybody was told they were taking a lunch and drinks, no matter what – even newspaper reporters. None of the other farmers were done harvesting their own crops yet. They put their fields on hold to help a friend, knowing that rain could become an issue in the following days. “Everybody has Jerry close to our hearts,” said Klein, a lifelong friend of Hahn’s. Once the lunches were handed out, Janie Hahn had
ABOVE LEFT: Jerry Hahn, second from right, is pictured with his wife, Janie, and their children, from left: Shane, Jaclyn and Nathan. ABOVE RIGHT: Volunteers discuss the chores at hand during last week’s effort to cut wheat for Jerry Hahn. LEFT: Tom Rausch attaches a header to a combine before pitching in to cut wheat. RIGHT: A well-fed work crew is a productive one. Lunches are handed out ahead of last week’s group effort to cut wheat on the Hahn farm. Travis Mounts/Times-Sentinel Newspapers
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a chance to reflect on things. “It means a lot, more than you can put into words. It’s a blessing, a true blessing,” she said. “He’s got a good group of friends. He would be doing the same thing for them.” As the harvest crew headed out, other friends were planning a barbecue that night to feed everybody once the work was done. The cooking equipment was going to be brought to the farm, and the food was taken care of. Jerry was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on March 31. He’s about 75 percent of the way through chemotherapy. After two more treatments, he will undergo another scan and doctors will determine the next course of action. “The week of the treatment, he can’t do anything. He sleeps for the entire week,” Janie said. One way or another, this was going to be Jerry’s last harvest. Two separate auctions are planned for August to sell the equipment and then sell the land. He owns the farming operation and his parents own the land. The Hahns were looking at hiring cutters to take care of this final crop. That means spending money they otherwise would keep. The emotions of the day ran deep, but the signs were subtle. Few words were said, but few words were needed. “Farmers have their own language,” Jerry said. “It’s a handshake, a tip of the hat, a nod, and we understand what they’re thinking.”
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Friends of Cherry Oaks set to tee off Sunday By Paul Rhodes
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CHENEY – This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Friends of Cherry Oaks Benefit Golf Tournament. And with friends like this, it’s no wonder that Cherry Oaks is recognized as one of the best 18-hole golf courses in the area. Over the past two decades, the annual Friends
of Cherry Oaks Tournament has raised more than $350,000 that was used on additions and improvements to the local golf course in Cheney. This year’s tournament is set for Sunday, June 28, and just a few team slots remain. Soon after the golf course opened its first nine holes, volunteers from Lubbers Ford and Chevrolet began organizing the benefit golf tournament as
a way to help with added amenities for the public golf course. Just a short list includes hundreds of trees, paved cart paths, a pavilion for golf events and a large scoreboard. This year, funds have been tagged for two new bathroom facilities out on the golf course. Lubbers still helps out today with sponsorships, volunteers to assist with organizing the tournament, and teams to play in
the tournament. But along the way, many other volunteers have stepped up to help with the improvement of the golf course, and to organize the golf tournament. Mark Scheer, who works at Cherry Oaks, is helping organize this year’s tournament. If you want to participate, either as a player or sponsor, you can contact Scheer at 316-5400500. Scheer’s involvement
with the golf course goes back to the start. He remembers helping his father, Maurice Scheer, pull weeds on the new greens at the course. Over the years, he’s seen numerous volunteers plant trees, pour cart paths and build facilities at the course. “We’ve easily doubled the money raised in volunteer man hours,” said Scheer. And those efforts have paid off. “No one (another
small town) else has a golf course like this,” said Scheer. “It means a lot when someone from Wichita comes out and tells us what a beautiful course we have.” Entry fee for the upcoming benefit golf tournament is $85 per golfer. The event is a flighted four-person scramble. Major sponsors include Arts & Marys, Lubbers, Steve Seiler Construction and Citizens State Bank.
Golf tournament to benefit CSHS Booster Club
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A boat goes by on Cheney State Reservoir as a family enjoys a lakeside picnic in early May. A blue-green algae watch has been issued for the lake, and visitors should take precautions to avoide illness.
Cheney Lake on algae watch
CHENEY – Cheney Reservoir remains on a blue-green algae watch, issued each Thursday and as needed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Other bodies on the watch list include Kanopolis Reservoir, Lake Perry and Rock Garden Pond. Three other bodies are
on the warning list, including Marion Reservoir, Marion Lake and Gathering Pond at Milford Reservoir. A warning means lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock. Water contact should be avoided. Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet is consumed. All other parts should be
discarded. Do not allow pets to eat dried algae. If your skin contacts algae, wash with clean water as soon as possible. Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation. A watch means water may be unsafe for humans or animals. Swimming, wading and skiing are discouraged near visible
blooms. Boating and fishing are safe, but inhalation of water spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after contact. Warning advice regarding eating fish, and pets eating dried algae, also still apply. More information is online at www.kdheks.gov.
was seconded by Tiffani Vaughn and carried 7-0. Scott Jones made a motion to approve the Master’s program plan for Hayley Poljansek. The motion was seconded by Brian Fitch and carried 7-0. Board Policy GBARB: Brian Fitch made a motion to waive the second reading and approve board policy GBARB as presented. Tiffani Vaughn seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Summer Maintenance: Brian Fitch made a motion to approve the quote from Johnson Controls to replace two controllers and thermostats on HVAC units and the quote from Five Star Mechanical to provide maintenance on the VRF system. The motion was seconded by Joe Allen and carried 7-0. RUS Grant Cooperative Agreement: Joe Allen made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement for the RUS Grant. The motion seconded by Shane Morrison and carried 7-0. District Insurance Renewal: Melinda
McCurley made a motion to approve the district insurance renewal. Scott Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Technology: Tiffany Vaughn made a motion to approve summer technology purchases as discussed. The motion was seconded by Brian Fitch and carried 7-0. 2020-2021 Calendar: Discussion only. No action taken. End of Year Activities: Discussion only. No action taken. Executive Session: Brain Fitch made a motion to go into executive session at 8:25 PM for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel exception under KOMA. Melinda seconded the motion and the motion carried 7-0. The meeting returned to regular session at 8:35 PM. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.
CONWAY SPRINGS – The 27th annual Conway Springs Cardinals Booster Club golf tournament will take place on July 11. The tournament will be held at the Wellington Municipal Golf Course. The tournament is a four-person scramble. There will be prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. There also will be other prize raffles. A 7:30 a.m. shotgun start is planned to beat the heat. Bomb Barbeque will cater the lunch. Entry fees are $70 per person, and mulligans are $5 each. Entry fees include green fees, cart rental, range balls, drinks and lunch. Players can join the booster club for $15.
The tournament is limited to the first 36 teams. Participants are encouraged to send in their entry fee with team members’ names and addresses as soon as possible. Entries may be mailed to the Conway Springs Cardinals Booster Club, PO Box 467, Conway Springs, KS 67031. Entries and fees also may be hand delivered to Tom Zoglmann or Matt Biehler. For more information, call 316-204-7150 or 620440-1347, or go online to www.usd356.org/for-parents/booster-club. Money raised will help the Conway Springs Booster Club support high school academics, arts and athletics.
USD 359 BOE Minutes Editor’s note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the May 11 USD 359 Argonia Board of Education meeting. The minutes will become official when adopted at the June meeting, and are subject to change prior to adoption. Call to Order: Board President Sarah Vineyard called the May 11, 2020, meeting to order at 7:00 PM with seven members present. Those members were Sarah Vineyard, Joe Allen, Brian Fitch, Melinda McCurley, Tiffani Vaughn, Shane Morrison, and Scott Jones. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Julie McPherron, and Clerk Christy Gonzales. Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Shane Morrison to approve the agenda as presented. Melinda McCurley seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Audience: None Consent Items: Approval of Minutes: Brian Fitch made a motion to approve the April 13, 2020 minutes and the April 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2020 special meeting
minutes as presented. Tiffani Vaughn seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Warrants: Tiffani Vaughn made a motion to approve the warrants as presented. Brian Fitch seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Reports: High School Principal: None Sumner County Interlocal 619: Tiffani Vaughn attended the April 27, 2020 meeting and presented her report. SCKESC: Joe Allen attended May 6, 2020 meeting and presented his report. Supt/Elem. Principal: Dr. McPherron presented the Supt/Elem Principal report. Topics for review included COVID-19 update and legislative actions. Discussion and/or Appropriate Action: Personnel: Melinda McCurley made a motion to accept the resignation of Nicole Russo with thanks for her service to the district. The motion
Volunteers needed to help collect local weather data
Volunteers are needed across Kansas to collect data that helps weather professionals monitor storms and track how the state’s climate is changing. Mary Knapp, an assistant state climatologist at Kansas State University, said rainfall measurements are currently tracked through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, or CoCoRaHS. She said more than 700 rain gauges are located in neighborhoods throughout Kansas, but more are needed. “Ideally, we might have one on every block to capture differences that a storm might produce across the state,” Knapp said. Sometimes, Knapp
noted, a storm can dump varying amounts of rainfall from one side of a town to the other – and sometimes even from one side of a street to the other. The CoCoRaHS network relies on citizens using a calibrated gauge, often located in their own yard, to report rainfall in their area. “By deploying additional rain gauges and getting
people to report those observations, we get a better picture of what is happening with a storm,” she said. “If people are interested, it’s a very good way to get involved with monitoring the weather.” For more information or to volunteer, visit the Kansas CoCoRaHS website, or send email to Knapp at mknapp@ksu.edu.
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By Nancy D. Borst The Times-Sentinel
GODDARD – The Goddard City Council rejected a request from the Goddard Public Library for a funding increase and passed an ordinance at its meeting on June 15, limiting the library’s funding to its current level of 3 mills. The library had asked for an increase to 5 mills in the 2021 city budget. Library director April Hernandez told the council the additional funding was needed to retain current staff, hire more staff and fund additional programming. The city has not “capped” the library’s city funding with an ordinance in the past, said city administrator Brian Silcott. But Silcott said now that the library has asked for an increase, he recommended the city formalize the funding process with a simple ordinance. He cited an article from the League of Kansas Municipalities that encouraged cities to adopt such an ordinance for libraries. Draft ordinances for 3 mills and 5 mills were presented for council consideration.
Mayor Jamey Blubaugh said the move to “cap” funding was a punishment because the library asked for more funding. “I think that’s what it looks like,” he said. Council member Sarah Leland said the city worked with the library and Wichita State University to develop a master plan and more funding should be the response moving forward. She was the only council member to vote against the ordinance. City council member Larry Zimmerman said the city has been more than generous with the library, including moving it to its current location in the former Suburban West State Bank building more than a decade ago. Zimmerman said he would not support more funding for the library until the community weighed in on the matter. Council members voted unanimously to have city staff prepare information about a non-binding public referendum on whether the library’s funding from the city should be increased. The cost for
a special election would be between $10,000 and $12,000, paid by the city. No timeframe was given for the referendum. In other business, the council: • Approved a revised development agreement and petitions for infrastructure improvements to the Rustic Creek addition. A prior request for the city to fund a roundabout was removed. • Approved a request from the Prairie Travelers to erect a stone memorial bench near its brick memorial in Linear Park. There is no cost to the city for the bench. • Approved a special event permit and curfew waiver to allow a movie event for the community on Friday evening, June 26 in Linear Park. Mark Collier of Collier Allstate in Goddard is sponsoring the movie for the community. The 11 p.m. curfew was changed to midnight for the event. • Heard a presentation on special revenue and reserve funds budgets as part of the council’s preparation of the city’s 2021 budget.
Students named to honor rolls
CLEARWATER – The spring 2020 honor rolls have been named for Clearwater High School. Students were named to the All-A honor roll, the regular honor roll or honorable mention. Following are those students, listed by class.
All-A honor roll Seniors: Alex Ast, Ivy Berline, Sarah Bond, Shay Brown, Alexis Cash, Christine Cleary, Trevor Herdman, Audra Jacobs, Kati Johnson, Shaylee Kirby, Taylor Klausmeyer, Ian Knoblauch, Bethany McGuire, Gavin Mount, Kristina Norman, Jennifer Pero, Bryce Pfanenstiel, Nicole Robinson and Nolan Streit. Juniors: Jackson Bishop, Gracie Childs, Kyndall Clevenger, Makenzie Haslett, Christian Hastings, Abby Hutchinson, Ethan Kunkel, Clinton Lambert, Kendall Lawrence, Chloe Middleton, Avery Schill, Parker Stevens, Ashley Stimson, Brock Toothaker, Emma Willis, Richard Wolf, Briona Woods. Sophomores: Brooke Berlin, Ellie Bock, Tanner Coleman, Sydnee Cotham, Brett Gibbs, Jaedyn Gooch, Ava Hanes, Kayleigh Herdman, Xy Hurt, Cristi Kongmanychanh, Austin Layton, Noel Preston, Abbigail Rakes, Aidan Schroeder, Corbin Smith, Kalia Spener, Laurel Streit, Morgan Tobias, Connor Walcher, Blake Wells, Ella Whifield, Morgan Wilcoxson, Tess Winter.
Freshmen: Ty Cash, Renee Cheney, Derek Chmieleski, Camryn Clevenger, Destiny Cornett, Emily Cotton, Tyler Fugarino, Tessa Gibbs, Aubrey Gill, Kalea Gooch, Jackson Haslett, Alex Hutchinson, Triston Johnson, Katheryan Karrick, Gretchen Medley, Lauren Potter, Dylan Rich, Carlie Schill, Ryleigh Schmidt, Ally Sharp, Zachary Tripp, Hayley Trotter, Jason Tuxhorn, Isaac Vorderlandwehr, Brooke Wentworth, Curtis Whitley, Brecken Whitney, Tegan Zimmerman.
Honor roll Seniors: Sadie Baird, Drake Beatty, Christopher Burge, Denton Demel, Haley Dull, Nathaniel Hinkle, Lauren Kenndard, Noah Parker, Taylin Petersen, Nina Porter, Zachary Randolph, Sophia Reed, Haley Roberts, Heidi Schuilze, Hunter Shore, Madison Simoneau. Juniors: Dalen Ankerholz, Cole Carothers, Tanner Cash, Carlee Lill, Ariah McCoy, Gabriel Mourning, Brett Noland, Brynne Noland, Thomas Norman, Jack Rausch, Cade Smith, Jonathan Teeter, Morgan Thomas, Zachary Trotter, Jacob Walter, Alec Wilson, Ethan Woodring, Joshua Youngers, Sophia Zimmer. Sophomores: Noah Basinger, Alec Beasley, Magdalen Bielefeld, Aidan Brockman, Delaney Cowden, Rebekah Cowherd, Caleb Crossland, Grace Dickerson, Paitynn Foley, Trenton Hastings, Kamdyn Johnson, Dayton Kile, Justice Larouche, Sydni
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Haysville uses charter ordinance to save money By Nancy D. Borst The Times-Sentinel
HAYSVILLE – The Haysville City Council voted Monday night to enact a charter ordinance that will allow it to issue bonds to pay for a major sewer/wastewater project. The city is in the process of constructing a rotary press dewatering facility. Chief administrative officer Will Black said bond counsel advised that the city could save money by issuing bonds for the project. These bonds will be part of a larger issuance that also will cover recent renovations to the police department and senior center, and the Timber Creek Estates Phase 2 improvements. The charter ordinance will be published for two consecutive weeks in The Times-Sentinel, the official city newspaper, and will take effect 60 days later unless a petition signed by at least 10 percent of those who voted in the last regular city election is submitted to the city clerk demanding that this Charter
to do so. The council approved an agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants to do the design work at a cost of $83,450. The city will pursue the grant with a fresh application later this year. In other business, the council: • Heard there will be a free Haysville PRIDE document shredding event from 8 a.m. to noon June 27 at the city hall parking lot. • Approved the 40th annual citywide garage sale on Aug. 8-9 to benefit the Friends of the Haysville Community Library. Proceeds from all sale permits will go to the library and the city will not sell any permits for Friday, Aug. 7. • Heard an announcement by city clerk Janie Cox that she will retire effective Sept. 18 after 35 years of service to the city. Angie Millspaugh will be appointed city clerk to replace her. • Agreed to pay the city’s bills for the last half of June.
Chamber gets city, school updates
CHENEY – After cancelling several meetings due to COVID-19, members of the Cheney Chamber of Commerce met again for a regular June meeting. Turnout was good for the meeting, which was held in a large meeting room at D’Mario’s Pizza in Cheney. Most of the meeting focused on updates from the local school district and the city of Cheney. School officials said they were hoping for a regular start to the school year this fall, but noted they have a backup plan in place in case more restrictions have to be considered. Classes in USD 268 are scheduled to start Aug. 13. A graduation ceremony is set for Cheney High School seniors, and will be held on July 18. The ceremony is being planned for indoors, with limits on attendance, and will be live streamed for those who want to watch the ceremony but not attend. In its report to the Chamber of Com-
PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in The Times-Sentinel June 25, 2020 (1t)
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1071 On June 22, 2020, the governing body of the City of Haysville, Kansas, passed an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY TO PAY THE COSTS OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 18-10, 18-11 AND 18-12 OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. The Ordinance levies special assessments on certain property located in Timber Creek Estates an Addition to the City of Haysville, Sedgwick County, Kansas, which have benefitted from certain internal improvements constructed pursuant to K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq. and provides an opportunity for prepayment, in whole or in part, of the special assessments. A schedule of the amounts of the special assessments and the property benefitted are attached to the Ordinance. Any amount of special assessments not paid within the time prescribed in the Ordinance shall be certified by the City Clerk to the Clerk of Sedgwick County, Kansas, in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes are certified and will be collected in annual installments, together with interest on such amounts at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate therefor as prescribed by law. A complete text of the Ordinance may be obtained or viewed free of charge at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 200 W. Grand, P.O. Box 404, Haysville, Kansas 67060. A reproduction of the Ordinance is available for not less than 7 days following the publication date of this Summary at www. haysville-ks.com. This Summary is hereby certified to be legally accurate and sufficient pursuant to the laws of the State of Kansas. DATED: June 22, 2020 /s/ Josh A. Pollak, City Attorney
Ordinance be submitted to a public vote. Voters in a special election then would determine the fate of the ordinance. The sewer/wastewater project portion of the bond issue will be paid by budgeted public works funds. The estimated cost of the project is $1.67 million. The council held a public hearing and formally approved the special assessments for the Timber Creek Estates Phase 2 improvements. The cost of these special assessments will be approximately $18,300 per lot. Council members also accepted a bid for infrastructure improvements for the Country Lakes 2nd Addition Phase 2 from Conspec Inc. dba Kansas Paving in the amount of $560,641. The city had pursued a Community Development Block Grant for the Sunset Fields addition but was not awarded. Mayor Bruce Armstrong said the city inquired whether it would be worthwhile to pursue the grant again for 2021 and was advised
merce, the city noted that the swimming pool was scheduled to open on June 15. City officials said there would be limits on the number of people who could be in the pool at one time. City administrator Danielle Young noted that the city has seen a drop in revenues due to the pandemic, especially in sales tax numbers. In other city items, Young said City Hall staff was working on a cell tower lease agreement, and a grant application. She said discussions on both of those items will be coming up at future Cheney City Council meetings. In other business at their recent meeting, Chamber members: • Discussed the Friends of Cherry Oaks Golf Tournament that will be held June 28. (See related story.) The Chamber approved purchasing a $100 hole sponsorship for the tournament. • Noted the recent Fire Department Golf Tournament that was held at
Cherry Oaks. One player scored a hole-in-one during the tournament. • Noted that churches are back to in-person services around the community. • Approved funding a buyout night for one of the Diamond Dawgs collegiate baseball games this summer. Cheney has two collegiate teams this summer, due to the large number of players. The date for the buyout night in Cheney will be announced later. Chamber members noted that other levels of ball teams are gearing up for summer seasons, as well. • Discussed the Cheney “Shop Local” campaign that is up and running. Shoppers can drop signed receipts in drawing boxes around town, and have a chance at winning $25 in weekly drawings.
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High yields may be offset by protein concerns By Paul Rhodes and Travis Mounts The Times-Sentinel Terry Kohler has seen some busy wheat harvests in his 40 years with Farmers Coop Elevator – but nothing like this year’s run on his group of area elevators. “In the past, it was a record day if we had something in the neighborhood of 500,000 bushels of wheat come in,” said Kohler, general manager of Farmers Coop Elevator. But Kohler and his crews saw those records shattered this past week. “For three days straight, we had 1 million bushels a day come in,” said Kohler. “We actually needed the rain so we could regroup a little.” Kohler said the quality of the wheat harvest this year has been excellent, and yields have been high, too. All that combined for a bumper crop. “We were about 75 percent complete with harvest in this area before the rains hit,” said Kohler. “And most farmers should be able to get back out and get the rest of their cutting done this week.” In Conway Springs, Pat Lies raised concerns about the protein of the wheat he has seen. He is general manager of Farmers Cooperative Grain Association. Lies said wheat is showing good test weights but poor protein, which he said has more value. “I’d rather have better protein than test weights any day,” he said. Yields have been very
the Sumner County Fair in a few weeks, but has been able to gather some information on this year’s harvest. “I think yields are pretty good,” he said. Hein said he heard reports of 40 to 70 bushels per acres, with some areas getting into the 80s. He had not heard much about protein results yet, but explained that protein is a measure of the wheat’s quality. A high protein level can bring in additional money for producers. Lower protein wheat can be harder to sell. “I think everybody’s pretty happy,” he said.
ABOVE: Grain cars wait to haul off wheat near the Farmers Cooperative Grain Association elevator on the east side of Conway Springs. LEFT: A crew stays busy finishing a field on a late afternoon during the first weekend of harvest south of Argonia. Travis Mounts/ Times-Sentinel Newspapers
consistent and above average in northwest Sumner County, coming in at a typical 63 to 65 pounds per bushel. Lies said on Tuesday morning that the local harvest was about 90 percent complete. Rains last Thursday and intermittently since then have not
become a major issue. “It just delayed things a couple days,” he said. The rains should prove to be beneficial to fall crops. Monday’s Kansas Wheat report showed mostly positive reports across the state. Six percent of the crop was rated excellent,
with 38 percent good and 33 percent fair. At the low end, 16 percent of the crop was rated poor and 7 percent as very poor. Coloring and maturity were ahead of the 2019 harvest. Statewide harvest was about 25 percent complete.
As the southern counties approach the end of the 2020 harvest, central and northern parts of Kansas are beginning to approach their busy times. Sumner County Extension agent Randy Hein has been busy preparing for
PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in The Times-Sentinel June 25, 2020 (2t)
CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 25 A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-617 ET SEQ. AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT RELATING TO SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas (the “Act”), provides that cities may exercise certain home rule powers, including passing charter ordinances which exempt such cities from non-uniform enactments of the Kansas Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City of Haysville, Kansas (the “City”) is a city, as defined in the Act, duly created and organized, under the laws of the State of Kansas; and WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-618, K.S.A. 12-619, K.S.A. 12-621 and K.S.A. 12-624 are part of an enactment of the Kansas Legislature (K.S.A. 12-617 et seq.) relating to sewer improvements and the issuance of bonds for such purposes, which enactment is applicable to the City, but is not uniformly applicable to all cities within the State of Kansas; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City desires, by charter ordinance, to exempt the City from the provisions of K.S.A. 12-618, K.S.A. 12-619, K.S.A. 12-621 and K.S.A. 12-624, and to provide substitute and additional provisions therefor. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HAYSVILLE, KANSAS: Section 1. Exemption. The City, by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Act, hereby elects to exempt itself from and make inapplicable to it the provisions of K.S.A. 12-618, K.S.A. 12-619, K.S.A. 12-621 and K.S.A. 12-624, and shall be governed by the substitute and additional provisions contained herein.
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Section 2. Authorization of Sewer Improvements; Bonds. The City shall have the authority to build, construct, improve, repair or purchase sewer improvements, including the acquisition of land or an interest therein necessary therefor, within or without the limits of the City, to serve the City, including but not limited to the following: sewer mains, interceptor sewers, pumping stations, sewers, sewer service lines, drains, outlets, treatment and disposal works. The City may issue its general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) to pay the costs of such improvements when authorized to do so by the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of the City describing the type of sewer improvement to be provided for and the amount of Bonds to be issued. The Bonds shall be issued, sold, delivered and retired in accordance with the provisions of the general bond law except as herein otherwise expressly provided. Section 3. Severability. If any provision or section of this Charter Ordinance is deemed or ruled unconstitutional or otherwise illegal or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Charter Ordinance. In such instance, this Charter Ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provision had not been contained herein.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Charter Ordinance shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the official City newspaper, and shall take effect sixty (60) days after final publication, unless a petition signed by a number of electors of the City equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the number of electors who voted at the last preceding regular City election shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk demanding that this Charter Ordinance be submitted to a vote of the electors, in which event this Charter Ordinance shall take effect when approved by a majority of the electors voting at an election held for such purpose. PASSED with at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire governing body of the City of Haysville, Kansas, on June 22, 2020, and SIGNED AND APPROVED by the Mayor. SEAL /s/ Bruce Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jamie Cox, Clerk
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IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT FELIX CONTRERAS, Plaintiff. v. OLIVIA IBARRA; JUAN MANUEL IBARRA, MARIA GUADALUPE CASTILLO REZA; MANUEL CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; ESTELA CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; MARTIN MORALES; MARIA ISABEL CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; RENE RIOS MEDRANO; FELIX CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; JUANA CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; GABRIEL FLORES GONZALEZ; IRMA HERNANDEZ NUNEZ; MARTIN CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; ISABEL CASTILLO REZA; JOSE ALFREDO CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; MARIA CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; ARTURO MARTINEZ PAYAN; ARMANDO CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; VALENTINA VILLEGA (Deceased); IRMA L. NICHOLS, Trustee of the Irma L. Nichols Revocable Trust dated March 22, 1996; the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of the persons, if any, alleged herein to be deceased; the unknown spouses of any of the defendants herein; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, successor trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendant herein that is an existing, dissolved or dormant corporation or limited liability company; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, successor trustees, creditors, successors; successor trustees, and assigns of any defendant herein that is or was a partnership; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendant herein that is a minor or is under any legal disability; Defendants. CASE NO. 19CV2610 Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: FELIX CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; JUANA CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; GABRIEL FLORES GONZALEZ; ISABEL CASTILLO REZA; JOSE ALFREDO CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; ARMANDO CONTRERAS VILLEGAS; and IRMA L. NICHOLS, Trustee of Irma L. Nichols Revocable Trust dated 3/22/1996, and those persons identified above as unknowns. You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, by plaintiff, Felix Contreras, praying for judgment quieting his title in and to property located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, and particularly described in said Petition; and for such other and further relief as plaintiff may be entitled to, either in law or in equity; and you are hereby required to plead to said Petition on or before August 6, 2020, in said Court at Wichita, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. FELIX CONTRERAS, Plaintiff Kenneth H. Jack DAVIS & JACK, L.L.C. 2121 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67213 Attorney for Plaintiff
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Argonia summer reading starts new chapter The more pictures, the more points the children will earn. If you don’t allow your child’s pictures on Facebook, you can send them in an email. The pictures will be how the library get the numbers of people to stay open. Every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the library will post the activity of the day and youth will have until the next day to complete the task. Tentative plans are in the works for a hot dog cookout at the end of
July. If you would like to donate any food items that go with hot dogs, let the library know. Families are encouraged to work together this summer to help kids improve their reading skills. Mondays and Wednesdays will be days children can come to check out books. Encourage your children to read at least two to three books a week. Each book read is worth one point, unless it is a chapter book that is worth two points.
The top three children with the most points from activities and reading will get a $5 to $10 gift card to Quick Pick, but you have to take pictures or video of them reading for it to count. Sign up runs through July 3. For more information, email dixtwplib@havilandtelco.com or call 620-4356979. If you do not have access to the internet, the library will have packets of activities they can pick up on Mondays.
Clear earns honors at Sterling music festival
CHENEY – Emma Clear earned a I rating at the Sterling College Online Music Festival. Clear was not included in the information originally provided. Thirteen other local students earn Super I ratings, and were featured in the June 11
edition of Times-Sentinel Newspapers. Clear, a Cheney High School student, scored 76 out of 80 points playing the flute. Because spring regional and state music festivals were canceled due to COVID-19, Sterling
College organized the first-ever “virtual” music festival. In total, nearly 400 solos were entered in the festival. Students from 100 different towns from Kansas City to Garden City to Pittsburg and a few towns in Oklahoma and Missouri
participated. Each student provided a musical solo performed on a YouTube video, which was adjudicated by a Kansas music educator. All students were given ratings and a critique of their performance.
to continue the student accident insurance policy with Brice Durbin as presented. Curtis Winter seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bruce Harrington made a motion to give the superintendent and clerk the authority to make transfers and pay bills as necessary to close out the fiscal year. Brad Farmer seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bill Dalbom made a motion to adopt Resolution #20-19 Amending and supplementing Resolution #20-12 authorizing and providing for the calling of a bond election in Unified School District No. 356, Sumner County, Kansas (Conway Springs) for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district the question of issuing general obligation bonds of the district. Brandon J Pauly seconded. Motion passed 7-0.
Brad Farmer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
USD 356 BOE Minutes Editor’s note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the June 8 meeting of the USD 356 Conway Springs Board of Education. The minutes will be adopted at the July regular meeting, and are subject to change prior to adoption. The Board of Education meeting was called to order by President Brad Farmer at 7:30 p.m. Board members present were Bruce Harrington, Aaron Lange, Brandon J Pauly, Mark Hemberger, Curtis Winter, and Bill Dalbom. Others in attendance were Brent Harrell, Ryan Rusco, Ron Ronnau, Matt Biehler, Clay Murphy, and Judy A Andra. Bill Dalbom moved to approve the minutes of the May 11th regular meeting as listed. Curtis Winter seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Brad Farmer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Aaron Lange seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Mark Hemberger moved to approve the bills and transfers as presented. Curtis Winter seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bruce Harrington made a motion to approve the professional development inservice points and college hours as presented. Brandon J Pauly seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bruce Harrington made a motion to approve the food services prices as presented for 2020-21 school year. Curtis Winter seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bruce Harrington moved to approve the student textbook and class fees for 2020-21 school year as presented.
PUBLIC NOTICE First published in The Times-Sentinel June 25, 2020 (3t)
IN THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT, SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA M. BIRD, DECEASED.
Mark Hemberger seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bill Dalbom made a motion to appoint Clay Murphy as USD 356 Public Information officer. Brandon J Pauly seconded. Motion passed 7-0. At 8:09 p.m. Aaron Lange made a motion to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters as per exception for non-elected personnel exceptions under KOMA, and to discuss negotiations as per exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA . Curtis Winter seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Clay Murphy was extended an invitation. The Board moved out of executive session at 8:29 p.m. stating that no binding action had taken place. Bill Dalbom moved to approve the hiring of Katie Zoglmann as part-time payroll clerk as recommended. Mark Hemberger seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bruce Harrington moved to adopt Resolution #20-18 Participation in the School Food Service program for 2020-21; appointing the Authorized Representative as Clay Murphy, the Hearing Officer as Clay Murphy, and to approve Ron Ronnau as the Homeless Liaison. Aaron Lange seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Aaron Lange moved to approve the Administrative Procedure for Textbook Rental benefit program as presented. Brad Farmer seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Bill Dalbom moved to approve
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Pursuant to K.S.A. Ch. 59 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Karen Saturday, daughter and heir-at-law of Patricia M. Bird, deceased, praying that descent from her be determined of the following described real estate: Lots 6-8, Block 6, Westmoreland Addition to Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of death, and that such property be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession of Kansas. You are required to file written defenses thereto on or before July 16, 2020. at 10:00 a.m,, 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 said 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. KAREN SATURDAY, Petitioner Kenneth H. Jack DAVIS & JACK, L.L.C. 2121 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 945-8251 Attorney for Petitioner
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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. Facebook CONWAY SPRINGS 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. Find Us On Facebook
Milton Baptist Church 1213 N. Sycamore Rd. • Milton, KS 67106 620-478-2486 • Pastor Mike Justice Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11 a.m. • Family Ministry Wed.: Light Dinner 6 p.m., Bible Study 6:45 p.m. Wed. J.H. & H.S. Youth Group 6:45 p.m., Round Up Kids 6:45 p.m. 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 To place your church into the Conway Springs Star & Argonia Argosy Church Directory, call 316-540-0500.
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
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 Joseph Seifert, pastor
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
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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
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.
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ARGONIA – The Dixon Township Library summer reading program is taking on a new form in the COVID-19 era. The program starts July 1. This year’s program is “Harry Potter’s Magic Summer of Reading,” and will take place from readers’ homes. The library is providing different activities for all ages that can be documented by posting pictures on the Dixon township library Facebook page. Using the hashtage #argoniasrp2020.
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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 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
Clearwater Evangelical Free Church
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
First Baptist Church
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
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Goddard Churches First Baptist Church
124 W. 2nd Avenue, Goddard • 794-2985 Sun. Worship Service 9:30am Sun. School 10:45am Pastor Rita Moore
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, 12:00 pm, 5:30pm; Mon & Wed 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm • 316-722-8020 www.pathwaychurch.com
Garden Plain Churches St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
607 N. Main, Garden Plain • 531-2252 Offices: 616 N. Biermann St., Garden Plain Sat. Mass: 5:30 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
Area Churches 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
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
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Haysville Churches
18630 W. 71st St. S., Viola, KS • Mass: 8 am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri; Wed: 7:35 pm, Sat: 5:30 pm; Sun: 8 am & 10:30 am Confessions: Wed. 6:30 pm, Sat. 4:30 pm
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
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
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
St. Joe Road & 37th N., Ost (St. Joe) 444-2210 • 9 am Sun. Mass Mon.-Fri. Mass 8 am Sat. Mass 4 pm Fr. Daniel Duling
St. Rose Catholic Church
Mt. Vernon Road & 21st N., Mt. Vernon 444-2210 • 11 am Sun. Mass Fr. Daniel Duling
130 N. First, Clearwater • 584-2456 Worship 9:30 am • Sun. School 10:45 am cumc@sktc.net • www.clearwaterumc.com Kendal Utt, Pastor
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529 E. Ross, Clearwater • 584-2452 Sun. School 9:30 am • 10:45 am and 6 pm Worship • Chris Griffin, Pastor
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Fireworks From Page A1 between 8 a.m. and midnight. Fireworks must be used on private property only and with the consent of the property owner. Using fireworks in the street is prohibited. For information, call the Conway Springs Police Department at 620-456-2277. New rules were adopted in 2019 to bring Conway Springs’ rules into alignment with those for unincorporated areas of Sumner County. Garden Plain – You can get an early start in Garden Plain. Fireworks may be discharged within the city limits starting on June 29. The hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through July 3, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4. The annual parade will be held in the evening on July 4, and the fireworks show will go on. Many of the other events related to the Chamber of Commerce event have been cancelled. Goddard – This is another early starter when it comes to fireworks. Goddard allows you to discharge fireworks within the city limits between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. from June 27 to July 3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4; and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5. The community fireworks celebration, sponsored by the Goddard Lions Club, will take place on July 4, but the other events normally associated with that show have been cancelled for 2020. Haysville – You can shoot off fireworks starting on June 27. The hours are 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. June 27-July 2, and 8 a.m. to midnight July 3-4.
Fireworks may only be used on private property with the owner’s permission. Fireworks may not be discharged on city streets or sidewalks, or in city parks. The annual Fourth of July celebration will be held as normal. That includes the parade, events at Riggs Park, and the fireworks show. Viola – Fireworks are allowed from 9 a.m. to midnight on July 1-4. Sedgwick County – Fireworks may be possessed and shot from July 1 through July 4 in all unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County. The hours are 8 a.m. to midnight. However, it is illegal to buy or sell fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County. Sumner County – Fireworks may be possessed and discharged in the unincorporated areas of Sumner County from 8 a.m. to midnight July 1-4. Fireworks are allowed on any property if permission is obtained from the landowner and written evidence of said permission is on the person of a responsible adult involved in the discharge of fireworks. Non-emergency number – Sedgwick County will be staffing its non-emergency line from July 1-5 from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. The number is 316-290-1011, and it serves as an outlet for citizens to call for fireworks-related complaints without clogging emergency lines. Authorities ask that you do not call 911 for fireworks complaints. For actual emergencies, such as a fire or an injury, call 911. More information and summer safety tips may be found online at www.sedgwickcounty.org/fire/fireworks.asp.
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rumor we had heard. The Overall Gold was not really ours. In the excitement of there being a tie and the need for a run-off event, it was forgotten that another team was actually alone in first place. The next thing officials knew, they were having a tossoff for All the Bananas, not Second Place. And who was the actual hands-down winner of the 1996 Farm Olympics
From Page A1 that we’d actually won the tie-breaker for Second Place not First. Huuuhhhhh? It was true, I checked with the folks at the Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Association, official sponsors of the 1996 Farm Olympics, and they confirmed the
at the Sedgwick County Fair? Our friends (and yes, better Farm Athletes) down the road at Garden Plain Farmers Coop. Hey, Gregory, Doug Scheer and Justin Batt deserve to have the record set straight and have been really good at not rubbing too much salt in our open wounds. And as for performances, the Garden Plain Coop team did an outstanding job: First Place
Kansas encouraged to ‘call for the count’
Local blood drives planned Three local blood drives will be held soon in local communities. Two will be held this Saturday. One will be at Pathway Church in Goddard, 18800 W. Kellogg Drive. It will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The other will be at the Haysville Community Library, 210 S. Hays Ave. It will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A blood drive will be held in Argonia on July 6. That drive will take place 1-7 p.m. at Plains Church, 102 N. Argonia Road. Other other blood drives in July include: • July 2-4, Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. N., Wichita. Hours are 12-6 p.m. on July 2, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 3-4. • July 19, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clonmel, at 18630 W. 71st Street South, Viola; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
finishes in Sea Horse Roundup and the Wheelbarrow Race, Second Place in Pig Kissing and third in the Egg Toss. But as for the Overall Gold Medal, hey, I’m inclined to keep it. Especially since we understand the real winners received some Braum’s coupon books in light of the mix-up. What we might consider, though, is some kind of trade.
Now is the time to “Call for the Count!” This week, June 22-28, is designated as a week-long, concentrated campaign in Kansas to promote self-response to the 2020 Census. State leaders, lawmakers, businesses, non-profits, houses of worship, and even professional athletes are calling on Kansans to be counted once, only once and in the right place. Local government officials say the information from the 2020 Census is vital to Kansas. Census data is
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FIREWORKS SAFETY • Always purchase high quality fireworks from reliable and legitimate sources. • Always read and follow label directions. • Have an adult supervise all fireworks activities. • Always ignite fireworks outdoors on gravel, concrete or a hard surface that will not ignite. • Have water nearby. • Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks. • Light only one firework at a time. • Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks. • Never give fireworks to small children. • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place. • Dispose of fireworks properly. • Never throw fireworks at another person. • Never carry fireworks in your pocket. • Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers. • Keep fireworks away from grassy areas or structures. • Do not light fireworks if it’s windy. • Consider attending a fireworks show in the area. • Know which fireworks are illegal in your town. • Closely supervise children using fireworks.
• Pay attention to dry, windy conditions and to burn bans - do not ignite fireworks during these times. • Take old or illegal fireworks to a fire station or soak them in water until they unravel.
Specifically Prohibited: aerial lanterns, commonly referred to as sky lanterns, any rockets mounted on a wire or stick, any device containing such rockets. In addition, M80s are dangerous and illegal in the state of Kansas. The use or sale of these banned fireworks is considered a crime under Kansas law. Fireworks may be possessed and shot from July 1 through the Independence Day federal holiday in all unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County.
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Cleo’s Flower Shop 221 N. Main Cheney • 316-542-0054
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Haysville Chamber holds Gold Star Banquet The Haysville Chamber of Commerce annual Gold Star Banquet – postponed since early spring – was finally held last Saturday at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Haysville. The event was highlighted by a meal and casino night. Silent and live auctions helped raise money for the Chamber. Outgoing and incoming board members were recognized, as were the annual scholarship winners.
LEFT: The Haysville Chamber of Commerce recognized Deanna Straub as its volunteer of the year. CENTER: Lindsay Brown is honored for her term as Chamber president by vice president Dana Haislett. RIGHT: Golden Plains Credit Union was named as the business of the year. Shana Ricke received the award from outgoing president Lindsay Brown.
FAR LEFT: Campus High graduate Allena Kates won a $1,500 scholarship from the Haysville Chamber of Commerce and a $2,000 scholarship from the Shelter Insurance Foundation and agent Dana Haislett. Both awards were presented on Saturday night. LEFT: Halli Norris was presented a $1,250 scholarship from the Haysville Chamber of Commerce. Travis Mounts/ Times-Sentinel Newspapers
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Cheney pastor moving to Neodesha
100 Years Ago S.J. Ramsdale has finished painting Frank White’s county home. Sam says he put some style on it and will compare favorably with city residents. 90 Years Ago There were only four unemployed persons in the Morton Township and in the city of Cheney at the time of the Federal census for 1930 was taken. Mrs. Charles Beckett took the census of Cheney and Morton Township. Mrs. Ivan Farris went to Clearwater Wednesday to attend the 98th birthday of her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Cooper. 80 Years Ago Dr. H.O. Williams of Cheney will leave Sunday for Rochester, Minn., where he will attend the Mayo Clinic for a week. He expects to be back in his office July 1. Mrs. Williams will accompany her husband. 60 Years Ago Recently Garold B. Miller of Oklahoma City, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Miller of Cheney, received an appointment as district engineer for National Tank Co. of Tulsa Okla. He has been sales engineer for the firm since January 1957. 50 Years Ago Mrs. John Meyer has accepted a position with Starkey Development Center for Retarded Inc. as etchers for the academic division. Mrs. Meyer is the former Beatrice Bomholt of Cheney. Enthusiasm for development in Budd Park in Cheney is continuing with cash gifts and several donations or work given. Mrs. Norman Orme, chairman of the Cheney Women’s Club community improvement committee, reports the playground equipment has been received and a new picnic
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From the archives of the Cheney Sentinel, Clearwater Times and Goddard News Sentinel table placed. 40 Years Ago Rev. Lemert Whitmer, who has been pastor of First Christian Church in Cheney for the past four years, has accepted pastorship in Neodesha, Kan. Lloyd L. Dennett, former mayor and supporter of Cheney community, died June 1980, after a short illness. 30 Years Ago Two Cheney youth, Seth Turner and Chad Harrison of Cheney High School, participated in Kansas Boys State earlier this month in Lawrence. 20 Years Ago Keith Hansen, 17, of Garden Plain, has been active in the Boy Scouts since he was in first grade. When he completes his Eagle project, he will be the first scout from Troop 701 to achieve the Eagle badge. His project involves building a practice field for local football teams. 10 Years Ago Newman University honored student scholars and leaders for their outstanding academic achievements and accomplishments at the 2010 Academic Honors and Awards Convocation, held April 22 on the Newman campus. Several Goddard students received honors and awards. Jamie Eck and Amy Schneider were both named Graduating Cardinal Newman Scholars. For Kody Decker of Clearwater, bull riding isn’t just climbing on the back of a 2,000-pound bull and hanging on for eight seconds, it’s a dream of becoming the best in the world at what he does.
From the Star Files From June 1970 The last eighth grade class of St. Joseph’s school was recognized at a mass on May 24. Next year the school will operate only the lower six grades. Mrs. Edna Kimple, who has worked for this newspaper since 1957, retired as of last week. Mrs. Hancel Aldridge who began learning the linotype last winter, has been employed full time. Barbecued Ribs, Vegetable, Potatoes & Gravy, Salad, Hot Rolls, Coffee or Tea, Dessert. $1.35 Child’s plate $1.00 Harry L. Thompson is proud to announce the engagement of his
daughter, Miss Linda L. Thompson, to Roland W. Prilliman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Prilliman. Wedding plans are indefinite. The Order of the Rainbow Girls held a regular meeting May 14. Officers elected are Pat Ravenstein, Worthy Advisor; Terri Grimm, Worthy Associate Advisor; Diane Jones, Charity; Lisa Jenkins, Hope; and Brenda Parker, Faith. The City of Conway Springs began spraying the trees in the city’s park for Dutch Elm disease this Tuesday. The spray (Sevin) being used for Dutch Elm Disease will
also kill mosquitoes insects, and flies in the city. Wheat harvest in this community is well underway with the first loads brought to local elevators Sunday (June 7), and the momentum gaining every day. Early wheat is good, testing between 60 and 63. Save with these weekend SPECIALS: Cured sliced Bacon, lb 69 cents; Fresh Frying Chickens, lb 39 cents; Winchester Bone in Ham, lb 79 cents; Fresh Ground Beef, lb 79 cents; Pork Loin Roast, lb 69 cents; Fresh Beef Liver, lb 49 cents. A freight train set a series of fires west and
east of Millerton Tuesday afternoon. It kept fire departments busy for over two hours controlling them. Most of the fire was in stubble, and not too much wheat was lost. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bennett announce the birth of a son Marc Alan, 9 pounds 4 ounces, June 18. Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Slechta announce the birth of a son, Joe David, June 19. He weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces. Mrs. and Mrs. Glen Fulkerson announce birth of a 5 pound 4 ounce daughter, June 19. The little miss has been named Anita Kristine.
From the Argosy Files From June 1910 Grandma Hollowell who had been paying the family of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elvira Hollowell and other friends here a visit, returned to her home in Anthony on Saturday. H.H Shull went over to Milan Friday on business expecting to return on the Santa Fe evening passenger train, but the train being reported several hours late he got Has. Pringle to bring him home in his motor car. John Jackman came over from Douglas on Saturday night to spend the day with home folks, returning Tuesday. Mrs. Jackman and four smaller children accompanied him on his return and will spend some time visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman and other friends there. The school bond election held Tuesday resulted in favor of the proposition to issue $11,000 bonds for the
purpose of erecting a new school building by an almost unanimous vote. The total number of votes cast were 108 of which 97 were for the bonds and 10 against. This means that the district will have a school building that will be a credit to the enterprise and intelligence of our people and one of which they will feel proud. Let everybody sing! From June 1980 Those present for the board of education meeting were president, Larry Harsh, Supt. Milton Brooks, Darrel Bruce, Eddie Olmstead, Gilvin Walker, Lloyd Weishaar, Sharon Drouhard and Bill McIntire. The board approved a motion by
Sharon Drouhard to carpet the library and office in the grade school and the library and office in the high school. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion was heard on the need for poles and more lights at the football field. Supt. Brooks was asked to check on prices. Darrel Bruce made a motion to approve the contract for Charlene Lowe for music instructor and John Goodman custodian. Carried 7-0. Supt Brooks reported a new special education program to begin in Argonia for gifted children in all grades. He also reported the first day of school will be September 2 and presented the school calendar for 1980-81. Two Argonians, Marga-
ret Jesseph, 64 and Cleo Roe, 74 brought home first place ribbons after competing in the SeniorCitizens Olympics and Field Day at South Haven. They were among 237 Senior Citizens 60 plus who entered from 15 cities and towns in south central Kansas. Margaret who hasn’t ciphered in over 50 years won first place in the ciphering match. She also won fourth place in the spelling bee, missing only one word, sacroiliac. Cleo Roe, well known for his expertise in throwing horseshoes, won first place in the event. Cleo started pitching horseshoes when he was 65 and gets better every year. He has undergone heart surgery and is still improving his game.
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Finally some pomp, despite the circumstances LEFT: Students spread out in the Conway Springs High School auditorium as principal Brent Harrell addresses the class of 2020. Conway Springs High School finally held an in-person graduation on Sunday, making it the first school in Times-Sentinel Newspapers’ coverage area to hold commencement. Members of the class of 2020 were in the auditorium and socially distanced, while a limited number of family members were across the CSHS commons watching a live feed in the gymnasium. The ceremony was live-streamed so that other family and friends could watch live. BELOW: Mickayla Buck and Jaylee Meyer show their happiness at finally being able to attend graduation. Dale Stelz/Times-Sentinel Newspapers
ABOVE LEFT: Jack Ebenkamp is surrounded by family following Sunday’s graduation at Conway Springs High School. ABOVE: Carson Clum shows off his diploma. LEFT: Graduates of Conway Springs High School included, from left, Kara Koester, Reagan Ebenkamp, Bailey Barkley, Taylor Schulte, Karlee Osner and Madison Pauly. Dale Stelz/Times-Sentinel Newspapers
Argonia, other schools ready for graduation
The next local graduation will be this Sunday. Argonia High School’s commencement will be at 3 p.m. in the AHS gymnasium. Other upcoming graduations include: July 18 – Cheney High School, 6 p.m. July 25 – Goddard School District graduations; Eisenhower High School at 10 a.m., Goddard Academy at 5 p.m., Goddard High School at 7 p.m. All ceremonies will be at Goddard District Stadium. July 26 – Clearwater High School, 2 p.m. July 26 – Garden Plain High School, 2 p.m. Aug. 1 – Campus High School, 9:30 a.m., at Colt Stadium. Haysville High School graduation date to be determined.
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Students earn Newman honors
Newman University has released its 2020 spring dean’s list. A total of 429 students achieved the qualifications required, completing at least 12 credit hours and achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The dean’s list is an honor bestowed on students who demonstrate a high level of academic study, showing dedication to personal achievement and standards of excellence. The following local students were named to the dean’s list. From Cheney: Haley Albers and Peter Bergkamp. From Clearwater: Grayce Berntsen,
Cassidy Garretson, Daniel Oberley, Paige Roubideaux, Victoria Schmeissner, Taylor Stevens and Sara Zogleman. From Conway Springs: John Hartman. From Garden Plain: Rebecca Hageman and Brianna Puetz. From Goddard: Emma Eck, Kameron Frame, Kendall Frame, Kaylee Jeffress, Monica Martin, Anna Robbins, Jade Sampson and Justus Somes. From Haysville: Kourtney Bishop, Megan Cummins, Marissa Freshour, Michael Kelly, Kylie Kester, Quinton Sullivan and Cole Thompson. From Peck: Alexis Wiseman. From Viola: Kyra McKinley.
College News Marquardt on dean’s list GARDEN PLAIN – Cedarville University student Luke Marquardt of Garden Plain, majoring in computer science, was named to the dean’s honor list for spring 2020. This recognition required Marquardt to maintain a 3.75 gradepoint average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Marquardt earns Cedarville honors GARDEN PLAIN – Hannah Marquardt of Garden Plain was named to the Cedarville University dean’s list for spring 2020. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Hoffman graduates Oregon State More than 7,000 students representing all 50 states and 73 countries have earned degrees as part of Oregon State University’s class of 2020. The class included Janice R. Hoffman of Goddard, who earned a bachelor of science in environmental sciences. In-person commencement was postponed. To watch celebratory messages and learn more about the Oregon State class of 2020, visit https://commencement. oregonstate.edu/.
EHS students double up at Butler GODDARD – On May 30, 85 high school students took part in a vir-
tual graduation ceremony through Butler Community College’s Early College Academy. The academy offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college level classes and graduate with an associate degree. Degrees are offered in business, cyber security, engineering game design, health science, humanities, culinary arts, education and welding. Local graduates include Tanner Dooley and Cameron Stouky of Eisenhower High School.
Willson named outstanding senior CONWAY SPRINGS – Tiffany Willson, a native of Conway Springs, is one of 12 graduates named as a 2020 outstanding senior at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She graduated summa cum laude with honors in May 2020 with a degree in early childhood education. Willson was involved in the Red and Black Scroll Honor Society; Castle Players Theatre Troupe; Art Society as secretary and treasurer; Gay-Straight Alliance as co-founder and vice president; and SOEA/OAEA as co-president. She received the Deserving Ranger Award in 2019. She was on the President’s and Vice President’s Honor Rolls. She worked as a cashier/stocker, administrative assistant in the Fine Arts Department and as an English tutor while attending Northwestern. The seniors are traditionally recog-
nized at the annual spring alumni reunion, but the April event was canceled due to the ongoing public health crisis. The honorees will be invited to the spring 2021 alumni reunion, where they will be recognized. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5, have completed at least 60 credit hours at Northwestern, never been subject to academic or disciplinary action, be involved in campus and/or community activities and show promise of future achievement.
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High blood pressure is more dangerous in COVID-19 era
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Dear Helen, If you have high blood pressure, you definitely need to take extra care to protect yourself during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Research shows that people with hypertension are more susceptible to getting COVID-19, are more likely to develop severe symptoms if they do get sick, and are more likely to die from the infection, especially if they’re older. A weaker immune system is the key reason people with high blood pressure and other health problems are at higher risk for coronavirus. Longterm health conditions and aging weaken the immune system so it’s less able to fight off the
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virus. Nearly two-thirds of Americans over 60 have high blood pressure. Another concern that has been circulating, but was put to rest last month, were theories that the medications that are commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure – ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) – could make patients more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19, and more susceptible to severe illness if they did become infected. But new research published in The New England
Journal of Medicine last month found no risk linked to these medications. While pneumonia is the most common complication of the virus, it can also damage the cardiovascular system. That’s why people with high blood pressure, heart disease, and heart failure are at risk. High blood pressure damages arteries and reduces the flow of blood to your heart. That means your heart has to work harder to pump enough blood. Over time, this extra work can weaken your heart to the point where it can’t pump as much oxygen-rich blood to your body. Coronavirus can also damage the heart directly, which can be especially risky if your heart is already weakened by the effects of high blood pressure. The virus may cause inflammation of the
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heart muscle, which makes it harder for the heart to pump. If you also have plaque buildup in your arteries, the virus may make those plaques more likely to break apart and cause a heart attack. Studies have shown that people with heart disease who get a respiratory illness like the flu or earlier types of coronavirus are at higher risk for a heart attack. What to Do? While everyone needs to take precautions to prevent coronavirus, people with high blood pressure and other health conditions need to be extra careful. The best way to avoid
getting sick is to stay home as much as you can. If you have to go out, wear a mask and keep at least 6 feet away from other people. And every time you come home, wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. Also, clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces like cell phones, countertops and doorknobs. The CDC also recommends that you have enough medicine on hand to treat high blood pressure and other health conditions. And stock up on over-the-counter medicines to treat a fever and other symptoms if you get sick. While a coronavirus
vaccine isn’t available yet, you should stay up to date on your other important vaccines. The pneumococcal vaccines – Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23 – will prevent you from catching pneumonia on top of coronavirus. Also get a flu shot in September or early October. Its symptoms are easy to confuse with coronavirus, which could make it harder for doctors to diagnose you if you do get sick. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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and with things opening up and gathering sizes expanded, it seemed like a good time for the seven of us to socialize just a bit. As I have been doing throughout the quarantine, I sent a video message through my sister to my 2-year-old niece, asking her what I should bring for lunch. The video I received back wasn’t quite what I expected, but I was ready for the challenge.
Lindsey Young My folks recently invited all of us over for hot dogs and hamburgers on a Saturday afternoon. We hadn’t all been in the same room since the stayat-home orders began,
“Dessert, Lindsey,” she said. “A dessert? What kind of dessert,” my sister prompted. “Ummm...pinkalicious,” she said with a grin. My sister pushed a little more on what kind of pink dessert she meant, and she said “pinkalicous” was another word for pink cookies. Who knew? Well, when the niece asks, the aunt must deliver, so this week, I’m shar-
ing with you what was originally called “Gooey Butter Cookies” but has now been deemed “Pinkalicious” in our family. This recipe comes from the blog “Lil’ Luna.” You can find the original post at https://lilluna.com/recipetip-of-the-week-gooey-butter-cookies. I added quite a bit of pink food coloring to get the color I wanted, doubled the vanilla and used sprinkles on some of the cookies in my version.
Pinkalicious Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1 box yellow cake mix pink food coloring, to desired hue powdered sugar or sprinkles for coating cookies Directions Beat the butter, vanilla, cream cheese and egg until the mixture is fairly smooth. Beat in the cake mix and then mix in as much food coloring as you desire. Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start to brown.
Well, if you’re wondering how these turned out, these were absolutely fantastic. They’re soft and flavorful, and even the grownups were pretty happy to eat some “pinkalicious.” I actually thought they were even better after sitting in my Tupperware overnight than they were
The Catch It Kansas “Catchy Awards,” presented each year by KWCH Channel 12, are now taking votes. Once again, a number of local athletes are among the nominees. Each year, the top girls, boys, teams and plays in a number of categories are decided by an online vote This is the 13th year for the awards. Following are the local nominees from the schools covered by the Times-Sentinel family of newspapers. Those teams are the Argonia Raiders (and A&A Titans in football), Campus Colts, Cheney Cardinals, Clearwater Indians, Conway Springs Cardinals, Eisenhower Tigers, Garden Plain Owls and Goddard Lions. Here are our nominees: Best volleyball player – Natasha Dooley, Garden Plain. Best girls tennis player or duo – Kara Koester and Karlee Osner, Conway Springs. Best boys basketball player – Sterling Chapman, Campus. Best boys wrestler – Jason Henschel, Goddard. Best boys bowler – Peyton Montgomery, Eisenhower. Best girls bowler – Piper Reams, Campus, and Kensley Morris, Eisenhower. Best boys multi-sport athlete: Riley Petz, Cheney. Best girls multi-sport athlete: Kylee Scheer, Cheney. 6A team of the year: Campus boys basketball, Campus girls bowling. 5A team of the year: Goddard boys wrestling. Place your online vote at www.catchitkansas.com.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and while the oven is preheating, roll the cookie dough into about one-inch balls and then roll them in a bowl of either powdered sugar or sprinkles. Place the balls about two inches apart on a cookie sheet.
Let them cool for a bit to set up before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
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Pinkalicious cookies are made with a cake mix base, with butter and cream cheese added for a rich, soft cookie.
straight out of the oven. And, after sending the leftovers home with my sister and brother-in-law, I got another video message of my niece, cookie in hand. “Thank you, Lindsey,” she said into the camera, making me absolutely melt. My sister accused me
of spoiling my sweet niece, but I’m pretty sure that’s my primary job as her aunt. And, if you’re wondering, the toddler decree was that the cookies coated in sprinkles were the best ones. I don’t know if I’ll always be able to accomplish every kind of food that comes out of her little
imagination, but I’m sure going to try. 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.
The 2020-2022 edition of the Kansas Bicycle Map is now available. Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, this edition has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride. Maps are available free of charge and can be ordered on the new KDOT Transportation bicycle map request portal: https://kdotapp.ksdot.org/BicycleMapRequest/. Bicycle Safety Tips cards are also available for order. To view these items prior to ordering, visit: www. ksdot.org/bureaus/burRail/bike/ksbicyclemap.asp. This year’s map includes many features such as: • A featured inset map highlighting cycling routes in Barton County, • Kansas Rail Trail Map. • Kansas and National Historic and Scenic Byways. • A list of recreation areas and amenities. • Ranges of daily traffic volume. • Availability of shoulders on the State Highway System. • Fifteen inset maps showcasing local bicycle networks.
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Derby’s July Calendar Center Closed for July 4th Holiday July 4, 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ Derby Recreation Center
Derby Farmers Market
Saturdays (July 4, 11, 18 & 25) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Madison Avenue Central Park The Derby Farmers Market returns to Derby in the parking lot of Madison Avenue Central Park. The market offers fresh, seasonal produce, locally made products and handmade crafts along with a variety of non-produce items. The Farmers Market is a member
of Kansas Grown farmers markets. Interested vendors with Kansas-grown or Kansas-made products may visit www.kansasgrowninc.com.
RRR Swim Meet - Lap Pool Closed July 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ Rock River Rapids The Lap Pool will be closed from 5:00pm-7:00pm for a swim meet.
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Tuesdays (July 14 & 28) 6:30 PM @ City Hall The Derby City Council will hold its regular meeting at City Hall. Meetings are aired lived on Cox Cable Channel 7 in Derby and streamed live and available on demand at DerbyKS.com/Channel7.
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July 4, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ High Park Bring a blanket and lawn chair and enjoy a fun evening in the park. Social distancing will be in effect. Arrive early to get a spot. Parking capacity will be limited due to social distancing needs in the park. Gates will be closed when the park has reached capacity. You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner, food trucks will not be at the event. For more information visit DerbyKS.com/July4.
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July 15, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Derby Recreation Center Bring a water gun and have fun in a water battle with friends. Hot dogs and chips provided. 7/15 at 11am at Garret Park. FREE! Pre-registration encouraged.
Operation Holiday Derby World’s Largest Swim Toy Run Lesson July 11, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Warren Riverview Park Fourth Annual Operation Holiday Derby Toy Run/Poker Run. Best Hand wins $200, lowest hand wins $100. Kickstands up at 9 a.m., last bike out at 10 a.m. Silent auction ends at 1:45 p.m., food after final draw. Must be 21 or older for raffle and auctions. Entry Fees: By July 6: $10 with toy, $20
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My urban farming badge has been reissued Timing is everything, so that means this week is a good time to talk about farming. Wheat harvest is winding down in this area, and it has been nothing short of a bumper crop, according to the experts. Some grain elevators around this area received double the amount of bushels from previous record days, quality is good, and yields have been high. I guess we can attribute the bumper wheat crop to near-perfect weather conditions. So maybe those of us who are urban farmers can look forward to bumper crops, as well. Yes…I am back into gardening again this year. Urban farming, as I like to call it. I wasn’t a farm kid growing up, but I lived in a rural area surrounded by farmers, and relatives who had been farmers for generations. My parents were easily persuaded to rent me out as a farm hand to one of my uncles when the need arose, and I spent a number of summers working at the local grain elevator as a contract laborer. The
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memories were all pretty good. More importantly, though, my parents had a garden that was almost unparalleled in our community. It was big, and my father was a consummate gardener. My parents owned most of the city block on which we lived, and had room for an orchard and a spacious garden. We sold a lot of vegetables to folks in the area, and my brother Bruce and I were, indeed, Dad’s farmhands. Both of us still garden today, which is kind of surprising considering the level of labor that we committed to the family effort as kids. Apparently we weren’t scarred from the experience. My brother farms every
year without fail, while I have been more sporadic over the years. A dozen years ago I prepped a pretty sizable garden spot at the end of my back yard in Goddard, and raised decent crops for several years. I hit a dry spell for a few years and lost interest, but now I’m back to gardening (farming) again. It started with my neighbor Mike, who asked about sharing my old garden ground, and my tomato cages that were still sitting beside my garden shed. What the heck, I said. Seeing Mike’s tomatoes in the ground spurred Kim and I to take the rest of the wire cages and plant several hills of peppers – everything from bell peppers to hot peppers. Now, we’ve got a beautiful line of peppers and tomatoes growing like crazy, and talk is in the air about adding some raised beds next year. Ironically, this also was the year that Kim’s daughter Jennifer and my son Bill decided to join the urban farming club, too. I think COVID-19 played something of a role for all
of us, as we decided what to do with the additional free time on our hands this spring. Now, we all talk gardening with each other like we were a bunch of seasoned farmers gathered around a café table sipping coffee and sharing stories about our farming woes. It has been a hoot sharing gardening tips with this next generation, and watching their efforts blossom into reality. Jenn came for a visit this past weekend, and brought a huge harvest of lettuce from her container garden. We had delicious salads over the weekend, and Kim and I are still working on the rest of the spoils. When I did a video chat with my son on Father’s Day, he was out farming, building two more raised beds for his yard in sunny Sacramento, Calif. He showed me his other beds, and they were amazing. He had squash ready to harvest, and all of his vegetables were benefiting from his TLC. Now if we could just share our crops with each other via video chat…
See it in color
“If it looks like we were scared to death “Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other “You should’ve seen it in color. “A picture’s worth a thousand words “But you can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered “You should’ve seen it in color” –Jamey Johnson, “In Color”
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If you are from the Plains region, your social media feed is probably filled with wheat harvest photos right now. Hot, dry winds roll across fields of golden waving wheat. Friends and family come together to drive combines, grain trucks, “the old wheat truck” and “the new semi” late into the night to bring in the crop. Famous homecooked meals are served out of the back of SUVs. Heavenly displays of color are created by the dustfilled air as the sun sets over the heart of America. However, the country song “In Color” is spot on that “seeing it in color” by living through an event is
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so much more powerful. A picture can’t quite capture an air of excitement, comradery of families and communities working together, or pride in an honest day’s work. No picture, black and white or color, can capture the true heart of the experience. In recent years, farmers and ranchers have become frustrated with “city people” who have never been on a real farm because they can’t seem to understand that even though farming is truly a passion, it is full of challenges. For example, harvest is such a whirlwind because farmers are terrified if they don’t get wheat out of the field hail, fire or bugs could destroy it. An entire year’s income is tied up in each field and farmers aren’t actually rich, they just have larger bills than most other people. It’s not uncommon to go days or weeks without tucking their kids into bed, a proper night’s sleep or a moment of downtime. The seeds,
chemicals and other scientifically developed farming practices we use are what we believe to be the best, safest tools to grow healthy food. A city person scrolling through social media probably doesn’t appreciate (or maybe even care about) all my feelings about wheat harvest. Pictures are informative and can help tell a story, but they can’t provide context, background and first-hand feelings created by seeing the true colors of an experience with your own eyes. Our national conversation is consumed with Black Lives Matter, protests, race and injustice. I see these stories and feel like an outsider looking at another family’s photo album. I can see what is happening and the emotions of the participants, but I can only guess at what they feel and have no understanding of each snapshot’s value. I am not part of their experience. No matter how much I want to understand, I can’t wrap my brain around what it is like to be a black man living in America. However, I do understand
some of their emotions: helplessness, frustration, fear and anger. It’s OK if you aren’t a vocal participant in the national conversation. It is actually very appropriate if you lack experience with the topics. But please, do not dismiss these conversations. They are happening for a reason. The world is not black and white. Taking a color-blind approach and ignoring race hides so many valuable things in the shades of gray. Our world is full of color and colorful people for a reason. We have an opportunity to make it better, a moment to ask genuine questions and have uncomfortable conversations, raise our voices against injustice and show compassion for others’ struggles, and seek to understand the cultures of our fellow humans. Don’t experience life scrolling through other people’s photos. Go see it in color. Editor’s note: Insight is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau. Jackie Mundt is a Pratt County farmer and rancher.
Fair research brings back personal memories
Growing up, local fairs were not a big part of my family’s experiences. I remember going to the Kansas State Fair a time or two, but have no recollection of going to any of the county fairs in south-central Kansas. To be honest, I didn’t know what I was missing so I guess I don’t really feel deprived. However, my memories of the Sedgwick County Fair are many and felt deeply thanks to raising my kids on the fairgrounds. My first exposure to the Sedgwick County Fair was as a young adult and as an employee of Times-Sentinel Newspapers. But I was out of the business when I began taking my kids to the Fair. Their mom went a lot as a kid, and that helped shape our family’s involvement. Coming back to the paper meant even more involvement for me. Visiting the animals always was a lot of fun. The ability to see and touch (and smell) the animals provided a tremendous sensory experience. Of course, the carnival is what excited my boys most when they were young. What to eat was also a source of discussion and differing opinions. Most of the time, multiple stops were required. As the kids got older, the process was streamlined – I gave them some money and sent them on their way, expecting to see them again at some point. My kids did not do 4-H but they did take part in the children’s section of the Open Class competitions. Most of it was in the arts and crafts categories, although there were a few food entries I think and at least one ribbon-winning potholder that also was a Father’s Day gift. I still use it. Photography was a big thing for a few years. I helped a little, but it was up to the boys to decide what to snap. One of the best
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results was a photo I didn’t even know about. On a California vacation when the boys were just 10 and 6, we stopped for gas. While I was filling up the car, Aaron grabbed the camera and snapped a portrait of Isaac. I knew nothing about it until I saw it at a later date. A few months later, it was a blue-ribbon winner in the portrait category. As the years went by, the boys gained more freedom. Eventually, trips together to the fairgrounds turned in to nightly curfews that needed to be met. Cellphones made communication easier. At times, we simply ran into each other on the fairgrounds, and at other times those meet-ups were organized via text message. As I write this, I realize I can only guess what my kids’ favorite Fair memories are. It’s something I’ll need to ask soon. I’m sure many people have these kinds of memories, whether in Sedgwick County or Sumner County or Harper County, and any of the other fairs that dot the landscape of our state and our country. You can find small and medium fairs just about anywhere, and the history of events that led up to our current-day fairs predate the birth of the United States. But there’s something that feels uniquely American about the Fair memories that I have, and I bet you feel the same. We hope you enjoy the special history keepsake on the Sedgwick County Fair. We’ll do our best to bring some similar history to the Sumner County Fair Guide in a few weeks, too. In the meantime, happy reading and we hope this brings back some of your favorite county fair memories, too.
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Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday that her administration, as well as officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that communities do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” which was originally planned to begin June 22, and instead stay in Phase 3 for at least two
more weeks. “Though many Kansans and communities have been social distancing, wearing masks and working hard over the past few weeks to mitigate the spread of the virus, we have unfortunately seen an increase in disease spread,” Kelly said. “After consulting with Secretary Norman’s team at KDHE, I have decided that our state is not ready to move into the final phase of the ‘Ad
Astra’ plan until July 6, 2020, at the earliest.” The emergency disaster declaration issued by Kelly on May 26 transfers reopening decisions back to local officials, which means counties continuing with Phase 3 of the plan is only a recommendation. “Please wear a mask, socially distance, and wash your hands often. Our state’s economic recovery depends on it,” Kelly said. Cases and hospital-
izations have gone up in Sedgwick County, and at the end of last week the county had as many hospitalization and active cases since the pandemic began in early spring. After the state turned decision making over to the local government bodies, Sedgwick County Commissioners opted to forego any local requirements and instead just recommended local businesses and residents follow state guidelines.