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SUMNER COUNTY – The Sumner County Health Department is planning two community listening sessions in July. The public is invited.

CHENEY – Cleanup efforts for the Sedgwick County Fair will be held the next two Saturdays. Volunteers are sought to help make the work go more quickly.

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HAYSVILLE – The Haysville USD 261 Board of Education recently accepted a donation of $2,000 for the district's Summer Exploration and Enrichment (SEE) program. The donation came from the Brian David Higby Fund.

GODDARD – Erin Johnston of Discovery Intermediate School was the winner of the Goddard Education Association Teacher of the Year Award. Results were announced at the Goddard School District End of the Year Celebration on May 24.

HAYSVILLE – Sedgwick County Environmental Resources will host a free household hazardous waste collection event, open to all residents, in the parking lot of Haysville City Hall, 200 W. Grand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday.

Argonia Monday Argonia City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall. Cheney Thursday Tae kwon do, 7 p.m., Cheney Rec.

CLEARWATER – There will not be a city-sponsored fireworks show this July 4 in Clearwater. City council members made that decision earlier this year.

If residents choose to discharge fireworks during the July 4 holiday, please do so safely. · Onlydischargefireworks that are approved in the state of Kansas · Knowtheregulationsfor your city or town · Onlyusefireworks outdoors and away from buildings · Neverdischargefireworks in or around wheat...

Fantastic Facts Cities and towns across the country commemorate special days with various festivities, particularly when warm weather beckons people outdoors. Fireworks long have been a popular way to cap off parades, concerts, sporting events, and national days of celebration.