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The Hamilton City Library (HCL) is having their youngest patrons take virtual adventures in Kansas this summer, during the Summer Learning Program. Storytime continues through July on every Friday at 11:30 a.m. Ten places in Kansas are being discussed in the eightweek timeframe. So far the group has “virtually” traveled to Topeka and Dodge City and Abilene/ Atchison to learn about Gage Park and the Zoo, a Kansas Historical Museum, the Capitol Building (Topeka), Boot Hill, Rodeos and Santa Fe Trail (Dodge City) and talked about “Trains, Planes, and Other Things” (Abilene and Atchison). Kevin Lawrence and his son, Evan, had a presentation for the kids with a model train (electric) that lit up, it blew smoke from the engine, and the engineer talked. What an adventure that was! K. Lawrence played some railroad songs and sang while he played the banjo and the harmonica. Lunch was carryout or picnic on the floor. When the kids were asked, “What was your favorite part of today?” they replied… “The Train!”

Mayor Richard Clark called the June 17 meeting of the Howard City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard City Building with council members Martin Hunter, Shilo Crupper, Derek Cookson, Jerrad Pope and Gary Harrod present. Also present was Todd Winscher and City Clerk Joanna Hunter.

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Top Hand Youth Rodeo Association Held Second Weekend Event

Discussion was also held regarding the “no walk” rule that is in place for major boys and ponytail leagues. After four balls, a coach came out to pitch giving the kids two pitches to advance to the base or take an out. The rule was implemented as batters were not swinging the bat in hopes of being walked. Spectators previously complained as the games were simply an hour and 15 minutes of kids walking the bases until the run rule was met and the teams switched. The ERC then implemented the “no walk” rule to help ensure that kids were swinging their bats. It was noted that this year, kids were hitting the ball.

- Submitted by Mike Pitko Irrigation, Reminiscences of Robert Hodge – Story 5 of 10 This is the fifth in a series of stories that Robert Hodge wrote in the 1980s about his childhood experiences growing up in Lawrence.

The sun is an important star in our solar system. The sun warms the Earth and promotes animal and plant life on the planet. The sun also is vital for human health.

Eureka High School Cheer attended UCA Cheer Camp held at Butler Community College from June 14-17. Over the four day cheer camp, the team earned the following awards: Top Banana Champions, 2nd place Camp Routine, Superior Camp Routine Evaluation, Superior Game Day Evaluation, as well as four spirit sticks. Individual awards included: five All-American Cheerleaders(AvaNoble,Olivia Valentine, Taryn Burk, Miley Baumgartel and Addison Westerman), two Pin it Forward Recipients (Sara Endress and Valentine), Dancing Diva Finalist (Ava Noble), Jump Contest Finalist (Valentine), Heal Stretch Contest Finalist (Ava Noble) and Squat Contest Finalist (Valentine). “This is an exciting team to watch. I’m very proud of their growth and ability to put their team first. You could see this in action during camp day in and day out,” stated Eureka Cheer coach Anna Noble.

HAYS - Fort Hays State University has named 1,594 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2024 semester.