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Son rescued near Ark City GODDARD – A Goddard woman drowned at Grouse Creek and her son was rescued and hospitalized last Saturday. The Cowley Courier- Traveler reported that it is thought that the son went into the river for unknown reasons and that his mother, 35-year-old Sarah Ouellet, tried to save him.

GARDEN PLAIN – Garden Plain Elementary students have shown themselves to be heart heroes. Through their efforts and the support of their parents, relatives and friends, the school collected $14,420.11 for the American Heart Association.

GODDARD – The Goddard Chamber of Commerce is holding a pair of member events this week and next. This month’s Cards and Coffee will be held this Thursday morning.

CHENEY – Sofie Schendel of Cheney was recently awarded a fullride scholarship to SMU Dedman School of Law by The Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas. Scholarships are awarded by the Foundation based on civic engagement, academic excellence, a capacity for leadership, and a desire to further our democracy.

Something I probably haven’t mentioned often is that I have a constant helper in the kitchen when I try recipes for this column. Sometimes she gets to sample something, and sometimes she is informed that the particular creation at hand is “not good for puppies.” Regardless, our 15-yearold schnauzer, K.C., hopefully follows me around the kitchen or gazes at me from a good napping spot, hoping I will be clumsy enough to drop something or gracious enough to share.

ARGONIA – Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC) has announced that Maya Jones, a senior at Argonia High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship on April 24 at WEC’s annual meeting in Great Bend.

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Argonia Saturday Argonia Days, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., parade at 10:30 a.m., all events downtown. Argonia High School graduation, 5 p.m., AHS gym.

Car show brings crowd

On most days, Joey and I work in the same newspaper office or together from home. Every once in awhile, though, we go our separate ways.