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HAYSVILLE – The Haysville Senior Center is hosting “Donuts and Coffee with Mayor Kessler,” featuring Haysville Mayor Russ Kessler, on Monday. The event will begin at 9 a.m.

TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – Animals at the Kingman County Humane Society (KCHS) are getting some extra care and attention thanks to one Garden Plain youth. Rory Weber, age 9, is partnering with a staff member at the humane society to raise money for the shelter animals.

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A newly formed group of Kansas State University education majors from rural communities is taking the bull by the horns and addressing teacher supply by encouraging students from rural areas to return home after graduation and others to consider teaching in a rural district.

Son rescued near Ark City GODDARD – A Goddard woman drowned at Grouse Creek and her son was rescued and hospitalized last Saturday. The Cowley Courier- Traveler reported that it is thought that the son went into the river for unknown reasons and that his mother, 35-year-old Sarah Ouellet, tried to save him.

GARDEN PLAIN – Garden Plain Elementary students have shown themselves to be heart heroes. Through their efforts and the support of their parents, relatives and friends, the school collected $14,420.11 for the American Heart Association.

GODDARD – The Goddard Chamber of Commerce is holding a pair of member events this week and next. This month’s Cards and Coffee will be held this Thursday morning.

CHENEY – Sofie Schendel of Cheney was recently awarded a fullride scholarship to SMU Dedman School of Law by The Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas. Scholarships are awarded by the Foundation based on civic engagement, academic excellence, a capacity for leadership, and a desire to further our democracy.

Something I probably haven’t mentioned often is that I have a constant helper in the kitchen when I try recipes for this column. Sometimes she gets to sample something, and sometimes she is informed that the particular creation at hand is “not good for puppies.” Regardless, our 15-yearold schnauzer, K.C., hopefully follows me around the kitchen or gazes at me from a good napping spot, hoping I will be clumsy enough to drop something or gracious enough to share.