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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

From May 14, 1931 A delightful automobile party for the young folks of the community was held at the high school gym on Tuesday evening, May 12. This was given under the auspices of the council of religious education.

120 Years Ago Bert Bonham, who was confined to his bed last week by a threatened attack of pneumonia, can be at his barbershop again. 90 Years Ago Paving of Main Street with the oil preparation was started this week.

From April 1920 This is our “April Fool” issue, and because of some things that we could not control it is somewhat condensed. Spring weather, everybody busy, no deaths, and everything peaceful here.