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TSnews GODDARD – Last week on Tuesday, Eisenhower High School head softball coach Amber Brunswig was taken to a Wichita hospital with a medical emergency. Since then, she has been fighting for her life.

From July 1948 Alvin Birkholz, a champion fisherman from Milan, caught a 104-pound fish at Wellington Lake. An inch and seven-tenths of rain fell here, which caused considerable damage to wheat not yet cut.

From June 1953 Mayor Meils announced the old city building will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 11.

120 Years Ago The Krase boys, south of town, captured nine coyotes the early part of the week and cashed in the hide at $1 per. 80 Years Ago Cpl.

8 Years Ago The new Haysville activity center had its soft opening Monday morning. Located at 523 Sarah Lane, the new facility offers two full-size basketball courts; two classrooms; a conference room; an area for Summer Elements, the recreation department’s summer camp; and other amenities.

Staff report TSnews SEDGWICK COUNTY – A busy intersection in western Sedgwick County has been changed to a four-way stop as of this week. As of Tuesday, the intersection at 167th Street West (Colwich Road) and 21st Street North has been changed to a four-way stop.

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

TSnews HAYSVILLE – The Haysville City Council dealt with three property issues at the regular monthly meeting Monday. The council approved an ordinance to rezone property generally located north of East Grand Avenue, northwest of the intersection of South Pirner Drive and East Grand Avenue.

Brianna Barnes TSnews CLEARWATER — After 50 years of service, George Rudy retired as the owner of Tri-County Electric in Clearwater. Rudy was known for his ties with the community and dedication.

Brianna Barnes TSnews GODDARD – If you have had an itch to sing, Emerald City Chorus (ECC) has a tea party for you. This Goddard-based choir is inviting people to “TEA with ECC.” This guest night will be at the Goddard Church on Monday, 7 to 9:30 p.m.