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John Hillman, a larger-than-life personality in Cheney known throughout the region as an auctioneer and real estate broker, died after a long battle with cancer. Hillman was an auctioneer for 34 years and spent most of that time working hand-in-hand with Roger Zerener and Fred Foley.

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.

CHENEY – This month marks the first new meeting date for the Cheney City Council. Starting in January, the city council will meet on the second Wednesday of the month.

GODDARD – Ethan Ellingson of Wichita, a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is among 32 University of Nebraska- Lincoln students gaining investing and financial insight this fall in the fifth class of the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business.

8 Years Ago A new church in Haysville is dedicated to guiding people through the journey of a life of faith. Using the analogy of a shepherd leading sheep, Shepherds Hook Church leaders are committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

From December 1910 Fred Countryman, who formerly lived where J.A. Jenkins now lives, is now in Wichita and was here last Thursday visiting Mr.

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10 Years Ago High school sports teams will be back in action next week. Basketball tips off on Tuesday night with a full slate of games.

From January 1956 On Monday, Jan. 9, a meeting was held to discuss the building of the new Argonia grade school.

Tasty Sausage patties get cooked for more than 1,000 hungry diners at the 67th Viola Lions Club sausage supper, which was held on Feb. 3. The event drew more than 1,000 people to the quiet community. Lions Club members, with lots of volunteer help, started at 8 a.m. that day to prepare 1,000 pounds of sausage, 60 gallons of applesauce, 90 gallons of green beans and 650 pounds of potatoes. Sausage patties were prepped the night before, and desserts were cooked ahead of time.