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It’s widely accepted that a year is 365 days long. However, that statement is not entirely accurate. In fact, it takes Earth a little more than 365 days (365.24223 days to be precise) to orbit the sun. A calendar cannot accommodate that small distinction every year. In order to ensure that seasons do not start drifting from the difference between the Earth’s rotation and the time it takes to get around the sun, leap years were established to keep the calendar more consistent and working like clockwork. The first modern leap year took place in 1752.

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As winter slowly draws to an end and Kansans eagerly look toward warmer spring weather, they also know that warmer weather may bring on severe storms that include strong winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and flooding.

Mayor Richard Clark called the Feb. 5 meeting of the Howard City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. with council members Martin Hunter, Jerrad Pope and Gary Harrod present. Derek Cookson was absent. Also present were Shilo Crupper, Sarah Evans and Clerk Joanna Hunter.

On Saturday, Feb. 24, Eureka Cub Scouts Pack 216 held their annual Pinewood Derby. Cars made together by Scouts, with parents, were raced to find the fastest car.

The Madison Bulldogs basketball teams began their sub-state tournament with wins last week, as both the girls and boys defeated Yates Center. The boys (#3, 9-10) defeated the Wildcats 5817 last Thursday and advance to semifinal action against Colony-Crest #2, 10-9 on Thursday, Feb. 29, TBD. The girls (#3, 14-5) defeated Yates Center 62-21 last Friday and will face the Eagles of Olpe (#2, 15-4) on Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m. Both semifinal games will be held at Rosalia- Flinthills. The winners will advance to the championship round on Saturday, March 2, at Rosalia. The boys championship game will be held at 5 p.m., with the girls championship game following at 6:30 p.m.

Three Eureka Tornadoes traveled to Salina last week for the three-day state wrestling tournament. Eureka was represented by seniors Lyndsey Escareno and Makyla Gore and freshman Mason Hughes.

Three Patriot boy wrestlers traveled to Salina last Thursday, Feb. 22, for the three-day 3-1A State Wrestling Tournament.

West Elk graduate Devin Loudermilk set a new personal and KU school record last weekend as he jumped