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The United States flag was first imagined after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • Flagsshouldonlybe displayed in public from sunrise to sunset, unless the flag can be properly illuminated during darkness.

Memorial Day celebrations began to spring up on local levels just after the Civil War. But a Civil War hero from Illinois was the first to make it official.

Monday is Memorial Day, a federal holiday for honoring and mourning people who died while serving in the United States military. Here is a look at when and where local ceremonies are planned.

FAR LEFT: Eden Hesse presents a flower to a family member during Argonia High School’s graduation on Saturday night. LEFT: The Ingram twins, Kinslee, left, and Tatum, take a photograph with their father, Ryan, after commencement at Cheney High School. See additional photos on Page A10. More will be posted online at tsnews.com.

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TSnews ALONG THE PRAIRIE SUNSET TRAIL – You might say these goats just keep working all day long...even through dinner time. This past Friday, a special herd of goats was released along the Prairie Sunset Trail, between Garden Plain and Goddard.

Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority. With Kansas’ storm season in full swing, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage.

Editor’s note: The May 9 print edition of this story incorrectly stated Kanza Cooperative general manager Alan Woodard was against the merger. That error was the result of a poorly written paragraph that was meant to attribute that statement to a member opposed to the merger.

CHENEY – Work will start soon on a $36 million project to reconstruct pavement and replace bridge decks on U.S. 54/400 in Kingman County, starting at the Sedgwick- Kingman county line just west of Cheney and going to Highway K-14.

TSnews CHENEY – Cheney City Council members approved additional curbing and concrete work at the Cheney Sports Complex during last Thursday's regular monthly meeting. While the walking trail at the complex on south Main Street is 95 percent complete, staff members have determined there is an area that needs additional curbing.