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From December 1901 Postmasters all over the land are receiving subscriptions for a McKinley memorial monument to be erected over the grave of the lamented president at Canton, Ohio. Postmaster Davis is taking subscriptions here.

Yesteryears 140 Years Ago A.E. Sweet owns the vacant lot between Dewey & Son’s and Walker Bros.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis.

Nobody wants the gift of foodborne illness during the holidays. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety begins with a decision on whether to purchase a fresh or frozen turkey.

The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests – like foodborne bacteria – from joining the party.

Insight The other weekend I watched two deer wander out of a creek bed and meander through a meadow until they caught a scent they didn’t like and took off running.

CONWAY SPRINGS –Discussions continued at last week's Conway Springs City Council meeting concerning recent dog complaints that the city has been trying to address. Debbie Pauly discussed dogs running around town and onto her personal property.

HAYSVILLE – The Haysville City Council at its Nov. 12 meeting authorized the city to apply for the Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which would help low- to moderate- income Haysville residents with home rehabilitation.

CHENEY – Concluding a months-long negotiation process with Sedgwick County, the Cheney City Council last Thursday voted to annex portions of three roadways into the city limits. Ordinance 959 gives a legal description for 14 different tracts.

GODDARD – The Goddard City Council on Monday approved a resolution of intent on single hauler waste and recycling. The resolution of intent (ROI) does not mean the city will adopt a single- hauler system, but it does allow the city to continue the process of moving toward that option.