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Body TSnews GODDARD – Members of the Goddard Chamber of Commerce hosted all five candidates for the Sedgwick County Commission District 3 seat at their monthly luncheon on July 11.

Body TSnews CHENEY – As the new school year approaches and summer winds down, members of the Cheney Chamber of Commerce reviewed recent activities around the community, and made plans for the group's next project.

Body TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – The Garden Plain City Council met on July 10 and took care of several matters. • The council discussed trash rates.

Body TSnews CLEARWATER – During its meeting on July 9, the Clearwater City Council addressed itself to the major street repair and reconstruction project that will be starting soon.

Body The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. Lake Afton was one of four Kansas bodies of water added to the list on July 12.

Body WELLINGTON – Area crop producers, chemical applicators and anyone with an interest in agronomy or wheat production in Sedgwick and Sumner counties, are invited to attend the K-State preplant wheat meeting on Aug. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. with dinner at the Clearwater High School.

Body CHENEY – The Cheney Police Department assisted the Kingman County Sheriff 's Department with a search for a wanted subject last Friday.

Body Cheney Police Report July 8: Check welfare, 800 block N. Garfield, Business check, 36000 block W.

Body Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it too. What can you tell me?

Body TSnews There's a snake at the Garden Plain Community Library – and it's growing. Simon the Rock Snake consists of painted rocks – and when a child adds a rock to Simon's body, it grows just a little longer.