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The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 miles over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show why the Kansas Department of Transportation, the Drive To Zero Coalition and law enforcement agencies across the state are working together to increase awareness that “Speeding Wrecks Lives.” Through Aug.

From August 1902 Dr. Gillis will go to his claim tomorrow to be gone for about two weeks.

From August 1939 Plans are definitely underway for the holding of an Argonia Picnic this month. The date has been set for Sunday, Aug. 27, on the lawn of the Township Hall. There will be a basket dinner at about 1:00 o’clock and a program in the afternoon.

130 Years Ago The young people of Cheney will give a dance at Sweet’s Hall in this city on Next Friday evening. T.B.

7 Years Ago A large crowd turned out for last Thursday's ribbon cutting and grand opening at the new Haysville Activity Center. The new HAC began operations a month ago, but last week's event served as both a celebration of the facility's completion and a chance to show off the facility for potential customers and residents who paid for the facility with a portion of a sales tax approved in 2015.

CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Senior Center will host a biscuits and gravy breakfast this Saturday. The hours are 7:30-10:30 a.m.

CHENEY – The Cheney Senior Center monthly potluck will be held on Tuesday. Food tables will be set up at 5:50 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels in both Sedgwick County and Sumner County. A change was made recently, and there are now different menus for Sedgwick County and Sumner County.

Extension Technology is ever-present in our world, from cars that warn us when we accidentally drift lanes to watches that monitor our biometrics. Many would agree that these technologies offer beneficial information that keeps us safe and healthy.

GARDEN PLAIN – Kansas singer and songwriter Katie Ziegler will perform on Saturday night as part of a new Concert in the Park series in Garden Plain. Ziegler will perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m.