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TSnews GODDARD – New dedicated turn lanes at 183rd Street West and US54 Highway took another step closer to reality at Monday’s Goddard City Council meeting. The council approved a contract with TranSystems for field services for the project in the amount of $96,888.69.

Joey and I received an amazing opportunity last week to speak at the Kentucky Press Association’s winter conference. We had a fabulous time with some really great people.

CLEARWATER – How far is it from Clearwater, Kansas to Nashville, Tennessee? Ask Addie House and she'll tell you it's just a short tractor ride. That “tractor ride” can be a little bumpy, but House, a 22-year-old native of Clearwater, isn't afraid of the drive.

From February 1951 The Youth Group of the local churches were guests of the Youth Group of Viola Sunday evening in the United Presbyterian church. The Conway Springs group gave the lesson and worship service and the Viola group the recreation and refreshments. Twenty-three attended from here. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. James Fairless and ministers were Mr. and Mrs.

7 Years Ago The fifth annual Swim To A Wish event will take place Feb. 24-26 at six high schools across the state.

Dale Pearce has received a state permit for construction of an overflow dam across the Chikaskia River south of Argonia. When completed, the project should bring to the Argonia community not only an excellent place to fish, but also camping grounds and a picnic area. Cabin sites will also be for sale.

10 Years Ago Regina Prater, of Garden Plain, is among 531 students named to the dean’s list at Eastern Oregon University for the 2013 fall term. To qualify, students must achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the term.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – A remodeled and locally-owned grocery store seemed to be a big hit last weekend. After being closed for a week for cleaning, refreshening and new equipment, Leeker’s Family Foods returned to Haysville after a two-decade absence.

TSnews CHENEY – Black smoke rising into the sky created quite a scene in Cheney Monday night, as a fire broke out in the shop section of Lubbers Ford. The multi-line dealership has separate buildings for Ford and Chevrolet sales.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. Sedgwick County Monday: Sloppy Joe, corn relish salad, cinnamon apples, milk.