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Body From April 1930 The grade school operetta “On Midsummer’s Day,” presented Tuesday night at the school gym, was a splendid success. The children were from the second through the seventh grades with a between- act specialty by the eighth-grade girls.

Body 130 Years Ago Postmaster Saunders has put up a windmill at his residence and will irrigate his garden and orchard. 110 Years Ago Henry Schierenbeck, still in the bloom of young manhood, died suddenly at his home northeast of Cheney on Saturday morning.

Body The Goddard Lions’ Neelah Holloman and the Campus Colts’ Daphne ValenzuelaTorres race for the ball during last Thursday’s soccer game in Haysville. Goddard won 1-0.

Body HAYSVILLE – Tuesday is election day for voters in the USD 261 Haysville School District boundaries. On the ballot is a $79.725 million bond that would provide money for a long list of expensive improvements at buildings across the district.

Body Advance voting is available at the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, Suite 101, in Wichita.

Body GODDARD – The Goddard City Council voted at its March 25 meeting to annex Hawkins Lane, which is the dirt road that leads visitors to Tanganyika Wildlife Park. The city has discussed this annexation for several years.

Body CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Art Walk is back, and celebrating its 10th edition. The free, family-friendly event will take place 6-9 p.m.

Body Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Body SUMNER COUNTY – Sumner County Planning and Zoning members unanimously approved a short form plat near Conway Springs at its March 12 meeting.

Body 6 Years Ago The Campus High bowling teams earned several statewide honors this week. The Colts recently swept the Class 6A girls and boys titles, which was just the second time the same school has won both titles in the same school year.