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Body Editor’s note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the USD 359 Argonia Board of Education minutes from May 11. The minutes are adopted at the following regular BOE meeting, and are subject to change prior to adoption.

Body Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Body 10 Years Ago The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism recently announced that Kaps, Inc., the Cheney-based convenience store chain, will operate the marina concession at the Cheney Reservoir starting this Fourth of July weekend.

Body Many home gardeners understand a sad truth about the corn earworm: the little critter loves sweet corn just as much as humans do. It creates a yearly battle to fight back the pesky insect.

Body TSnews From her childhood in North Dakota to spending the last 27 years in Clearwater, 4-H has been a big part of Sarah Schill’s life – and so has the Sedgwick County Fair.

Body Kansas used to elect justices, but that changed after a 1950s scheme by then-Gov. Fred Hall. Now, there’s a statewide vote in August that would return to directly electing justices for the state’s highest court.

Body The Fourth of July is full of food, fun and fireworks. As family and friends attend gatherings and events, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety should be a top priority during festivities.

Body Whether it be for dietary reasons or economic ones, consumers often look for ways to replace eggs in the kitchen. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says the type of egg substitute to choose depends on the end product and the function it needs to provide.

Body Staff report TSnews SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Branch Line Solar Project received approval from the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission during the most recent meeting on July 25. It was approved on a 6-4 vote.

Body TSnews CLEARWATER – The Clearwater City Council on June 23 levied special assessments of about $1.73 million against 36 lots in the Park Glen Estates 2nd Addition and cleared the way to sell general obligation bonds to pay for the street, sewer and water work done there.