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CONWAY SPRINGS – The community is invited to turn up the heat this Saturday for a great cause at the first-ever chili cook-off fundraiser for the upcoming Conway Springs Fall Festival. It is set to bring together food, fun, and friendly competition, and is planned to be an annual event.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that expands the definition of a person of authority, strengthening state law that prohibits sexual relations between school officials and students.

Spice Up Your Life I was a pretty stereotypical kid when it came to liver and onions. It was a “no, thank you” for me.

Back before my married days, one of my favorite dishes to make for myself was a big nine-by-13-inch pan of good, old-fashioned tater tot casserole. Of course, being one person, that also meant I was dedicating one meal a day for the next week to eating plenty of leftovers.

Ingredients 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 1 small bell pepper, diced (any color) 1/2 cup diced mushrooms (I used baby bellas) 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 15 ounces alfredo sauce 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons dried parsley...

HAYSVILLE – The sixth annual chili cookoff and craft fair will take place this Saturday at the Haysville Senior Center. The event runs 11 a.m.

CLEARWATER – This weekend, Clearwater High School students put on the classic play, “Our Town,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning 1938 play by Thornton Wilder. Shows will be at 7 p.m.

CHENEY – The City of Cheney wants city residents to fill out a natural gas public awareness survey, and is offering a prize worth $100. Residents are asked to complete a short survey about natural gas safety.

CONWAY SPRINGS – The Conway Springs Community Theatre will stage “My Phony Valentine” this weekend. Performances will be at the Viola Community Hall.

HAYSVILLE – The annual Pie Day will take place next week at the Haysville Community Library. The fundraising event will run 10 a.m.