Band, orchestra concerts are next week
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HAYSVILLE – The Haysville Public Schools all-district concerts for musicians will be held next week. The fifth grade all-district band concert will start at 6 p.m.
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Showcase to features Argonia musicians
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ARGONIA – High school and junior high school musicians will display their talents at the spring showcase this Monday. The performances will start at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Argonia High School gymnasium.
Wildflowers bring bursts of color
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Wildflowers offer variety and color to a home landscape. In addition to eye appeal, they can survive in soils containing a wide range of chemistry pH and with varying numbers of sunny days, adding variety to garden areas.
Archers heading to nationals
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TSnews CLEARWATER – Four Clearwater area youth archers will compete at the end of April in US Western National Tournament, sponsored by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). The tournament will be April 26-27 in Sandy, Utah, which is in the Salt Lake City area.
Sen. Marshall visits students, officials
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TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – United States Sen. Roger Marshall visited Garden Plain High School on April 4.
Art lovers convene in Clearwater
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TSnews CLEARWATER – A slightly windy but otherwise pleasant evening greeted art lovers as they came to Clearwater for the annual Art Walk last Friday. Visual artists, crafters and musicians populated several locations along Ross Avenue in downtown Clearwater.
Viewing Monday’s eclipse
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TSnews CHENEY – No, students in Sedgwick and Sumner counties weren’t in the path of a total eclipse on Monday afternoon, but in several cases they certainly made the most of the situation. At Cheney High School, science teacher Bill Block was determined to make as much out of the “partial” situation as possible.
Haysville to try do-over on sales tax
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TSnews HAYSVILLE – Leaders in the city of Haysville are hoping the second time around on a sales tax vote will bring more favorable results. The city is holding a special election on May 7 to consider renewing a 1 percent sales tax that has been in effect for the past 10 years.
Garden Plain to pursue ‘Tree City’ designation
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TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – During their meeting on April 3, members of the Garden Plain City Council agreed that the city will take steps to earn a “Tree City USA” designation. Several other cities in the TSnews area participate in the Tree City program and earn the “Tree City USA” honor annually.
Police Report
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April 1: Business check, 1100 block N. Main; Suspicious vehicle, 100 block N. Main; Dog problem, 500 block N. Filmore; Assist Wichita PD with Cheney Police arrest warrant, Wichita area; House watch; Respond to alarm, 400 block N. Main; Traf- fic stop, 800 block N. Marshall.