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TSnews Two south-central Kansas farmers cooperatives are potentially looking to merge their operations. Farmers Coop Elevator Company has announced two informational meetings next week to discuss a possible merger with Kanza Coop.

Argonia 10 a.m. Saturday Argonia Friends Church All ages, free admission and free lunch Presented by Argonia Friends Church Cheney 10 a.m.

I was recently given the opportunity to speak to the Newton Kiwanis about the many projects I have been working on at the newspaper. We enjoyed a great lunch and good conversation before I spent a bit talking about my job, including my over 10-year expedition into writing this column.

SUMNER COUNTY – A Kansas Turnpike Authority project on the U.S. 166 bridge over I-35/ Kansas Turnpike will soon close U.S. 166 at the bridge and result in a detour. This is at the South Haven Exit, just north of the Oklahoma border.

Members of Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., will receive ballots by mail later this month to vote for trustees for the first time in cooperative history. Ballots will be mailed March 29 and must be returned by mail by April 19, which is at least five days prior to this year’s annual meeting on April 24, as established by cooperative bylaws.

Argonia Saturday PTO family fun night, 6-8 p.m., Argonia Elementary. Thursday Pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Argonia Elementary.

TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – This weekend, theater students at Conway Springs High School will present “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculation,” written by Don Zolidis. The show will be staged at 7 p.m.

TSnews CLEARWATER – Theater students at Clearwater High School will stage the play “Steel Magnolias” this weekend. Show times are 7 p.m.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – Campus High School theater students will stage the play “Rough Magic” by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa this weekend. Shows will be at 7 p.m.

More than 250 high school students attended the 35th annual Sterling College Theatre Workshop last week. The event included two workshop sessions and a special matinee performance of the play “Baskerville.” Students from 18 schools from Lawrence to Liberal attended.