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From September 1941 Wayne Williams enlisted and took his preliminary examination for the U.S. Navy at the Wichita recruiting office Monday. Wayne is the second Argonia boy to enlist in the naval service in the past few weeks.

From September 1911 Mr. and Mrs.

10 Years Ago Dryland corn harvest is underway in Sedgwick and Sumner counties, and this year’s yields look better than usual. “So far the dryland is doing really well, which is kind of what we figured it would do,” said Brad Scheer of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company in Garden Plain.

Cheney Thursday Bingo, 1 p.m., Cheney Senior Center. Tae kwon do, 7 p.m., Cheney Rec.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. A change was made recently, and there are now different menus for Sedgwick County and Sumner County.

Spice Mix Ingredients 3 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ginger 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Meatball Ingredients 1 pound ground/minced lamb 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Tomato Sauce Ingredients 1 medium onion, diced (I used yellow) 8 to 10 cloves garlic, minced 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes a small pinch of saffron strands, soaked in 1 tablespoon warm water 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 teaspoon honey 2 teaspoon ground coriander salt and pepper, to taste Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix in a bowl, stir it well, and set it aside. For the meatballs, add the lamb to a mixing bowl along with about one-third of the spice mixture, salt and pepper.

For a couple of months now, every time I open the pantry, I glance at this tiny canister of saffron I managed to buy on an extreme clearance. The Britannica Encyclopedia explains that saffron is the most expensive herb because it has to be hand harvested from the tiny stigmas in the center of a particular crocus flower.

GARDEN PLAIN – A new aquatic center will be constructed in Garden Plain, thanks to a federal grant that was awarded last week. The $1.635 million grant will cover approximately 50 percent of the total cost of construction.

GODDARD – Duplexes have been a topic of discussion at Goddard city council meetings for more than a year, with a wide range of opinions on their role in the community. At its July 15 meeting, the council expressed a desire to see a proposal to limit or modify the number and type of duplexes built in the city.

The Viola Family Community Education (FCE) Group celebrated a 100th anniversary throughout the year of 2023. The group was recognized at the Kansas FCE State Conference at Hays, and the South Central FCE meeting.