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CONWAY SPRINGS – Two students have been named as the November artists of the month at Conway Springs High School. Ryleigh Ball, a sophomore and Art 2 student, was chosen for her altered book creation entitled “Forbidden Flowers.” It is on display this month at Vintage Bank.

7 Years Ago On Saturday, Nov. 11, Haysville resident Lesa Hiebert met members of six different animal rescue groups in the parking lot of Goddard’s Walmart.

From December 1941 Mrs. Jessie Bond and family and her mother, Mrs. Emma Benton, were guests at the B.C. Russell home in Winfield last Friday. Mrs. Benton stayed for a longer visit. Mrs. Russell is a daughter of Mrs.

From December 1901 Postmasters all over the land are receiving subscriptions for a McKinley memorial monument to be erected over the grave of the lamented president at Canton, Ohio. Postmaster Davis is taking subscriptions here.

Yesteryears 140 Years Ago A.E. Sweet owns the vacant lot between Dewey & Son’s and Walker Bros.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. Surprised Susan Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people too.

Nobody wants the gift of foodborne illness during the holidays. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety begins with a decision on whether to purchase a fresh or frozen turkey.

The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests – like foodborne bacteria – from joining the party.

Insight The other weekend I watched two deer wander out of a creek bed and meander through a meadow until they caught a scent they didn’t like and took off running. After a few strides, it was difficult to pick out their tan hides against the khaki grasses as they ran toward the tree line in the distance.

CONWAY SPRINGS –Discussions continued at last week's Conway Springs City Council meeting concerning recent dog complaints that the city has been trying to address. Debbie Pauly discussed dogs running around town and onto her personal property.