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9 Years Ago Oatville Elementary School will see another round of work this summer as the Haysville School District’s bond projects move toward completion. Much of the work in the $59 million bond was done last summer or will be done this summer, all to minimize disruptions to students.

A serious fire started from a car which was being repaired at the Bringer Implement Co. at about 6 o’clock last evening, resulting in a badly burned arm for John Hartle, the burning of one car, and extensive damage to the building, fixtures, and machinery repairs.

HAYSVILLE – Haysville Public Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to all children, ages 1-18, who live within the USD 261 boundaries. The summer meals program will run May 26 through July 30, and will be served at Haysville Middle School and at Campus High School.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – Lake Afton remains on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) blue-green algae warning lists. KDHE and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued the warning.

HAYSVILLE – The annual Gary Engels Memorial (GEM) 5K, hosted by Haysville Public Schools, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday.

As part of the America 250 celebration, the Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society, Wellington, will host “Disbelief and Declaration: Americans’ Road to Independence,” presented by Wichita State University professor, Dr. Robert Owens.

CLEARWATER – Next Wednesday, Clearwater public schools will host their Fine Arts Finale, a year-end event at Clearwater High School. Events get underway at 5 p.m.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – Residents of Sedgwick County will be able to dispose of e-waste items over the course of two weekends this month. Sedgwick County will collect e-waste April 23-25 and again April 30-May 2 at the Sedgwick County West Yard, located at 4701 S.

Cheney Thursday Cheney Senior Center: Bingo, 1 p.m.; Seniors learning, 2:30 p.m Monday Cheney Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m. Wednesday Cheney Senior Center: Coffee, 9 a.m.