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Enrollment for Haysville Community Library’s summer reading program begins on Monday, May 22. The program includes activities and programs meant to keep kids reading during their time off from school.

Justin Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hunt is the valedictorian of the Conway Springs high school graduating class of 1968. He finishes his high school career with a perfect grade point average of 4.0–straight A. The race of salutatorian was a close one with two cousins vying for the honors.

Workmen started work on the remodeling at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank this week. The corner entrance will be squared up and a door placed in the east front. The “gingerbread” work will be removed and new and larger windows installed.

Local commodities programs won't have distribution this month, according to organizers in Cheney and Haysville. Food distribution is expected to resume in June..

TSnews CLEARWATER – At its meeting May 9, the Clearwater City Council reviewed a proposal from city administrator Courtney Zollinger to make changes to Clearwater Public Library's budget and its memorandum of understanding with the city. The library is governed by its own board of trustees.

CONWAY SPRINGS –Prompted by some observations from a local resident, members of the Conway Springs City Council last week agreed to hold a workshop later this month to look at city codes in the community.

A natural way to keep gardens safe from hungry pests is to employ the help of praying mantids. K-State entomologist Raymond Cloyd said this top predator of the insect world can be beneficial to a home garden.

Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority. With Kansas’ storm season in full swing, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage.

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HAYSVILLE – At a Monday evening presentation at the local VFW Post, Haysville celebrating becoming a Purple Heart City. The celebration took place at VFW Post 6957 in Haysville, following the official declaration that took place at the May 8 Haysville City Council meeting.