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If America has an actual birthday, it has always been considered to be July 4, as that was the date Congress officially approved the Declaration of Independence and ordered it printed. It’s actually a little more complicated than that.

Last week, I shared some excitement about this year’s Sedgwick County Fair. Of course, it’s an exciting time of year for anyone who is involved with the Fair.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to pay. I had Affordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up in January, I had to drop my coverage. Now I’m overwhelmed by medical bills. What can I do?

Insight I can’t help but think that all of the events planned for America’s 250th birthday have been upstaged by World Cup visitors giving us fresh insight into how lucky we are to live in the United States.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk.

From the Editor’s Files All across our area, the wheels are in motion for this year’s Sedgwick County Fair. This is an exciting time of year for anyone who is involved with the Sedgwick County Fair.

From the Editor’s Files It’s not often that a big night out on the town also provides you with a thorough education. On Saturday night this past weekend, Kim and I chose to attend “Scalia/Ginsburg,” an opera by Derrick Wang that was performed by our own Wichita Grand Opera.

Random Thoughts The eyes of the sporting world have turned to the United States as the 2026 World Cup men’s soccer tournament began last week.

9 Years Ago The new Haysville Activity Center had its soft opening on Monday morning. Located at 523 Sarah Lane, the new facility offers two full-size basketball courts; two classrooms; a conference room; an area for Summer Elements, the recreation departments’ summer camp; and other amenities.

Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor Sometimes, when you really need it to happen, you absolutely can find a needle in a haystack. The trick is having the energy to start the search.