...Yesteryears

70 YearsMar. 22, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 23Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdW.C.C.H.S. School notes― Girls and boys starters, both this year’s and the newly elected ones, were guest at the Legion Auxiliary supper.

Sunflower State Spelling Bee Sponsored By Kansas Press Association

SALINA, KS— Kellian Peterson of Ottawa County is the champion of the Sunflower State Spelling Bee sponsored by the Kansas Press As s o c i a t ion. H i s winning word was ossificatory meaning of or involving the process of bone formation.

West Bethany Spring Tea Coming Soon

The community is invited to Spring Tea with West Bethany Free Methodist Women’s Ministries. Saturday, April 18, enjoy a brunch presentation (9:30-11:30am) with Vickie and Mike Reynan.

Old Age, Only 10 Years Away

Every year I ask my students, “How old is old?” The answers vary, but the most honest response I’ve ever received came from a patient who said, “Old is 10 years older than my age.” We all tend to push aging just out of reach, as though it belongs to someone else.

Pastor’s Corner

“I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” (Gn.12:2). To be blessed is to recognize and appreciate all the abundance of God’s goodness and grace given us, while being a blessing is sharing t h a t abundance of blessings with others.

City Center

•Regarding Water Usage, Outdoor watering, including, but not limited to, the irrigation with water of lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, gardens and other outdoor vegetation...

Urgently Needed:

Have you heard of the Harvest Home Picnic? Honestly, I hadn’t. I’m a native of this county, grew up and graduated from WCHS too many years ago to discuss in polite company.

Local Youth Place 2nd at State Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

The 2026 Knights of Columbus State Championship free throw contest was held on March 1st at Sacred Heart High School in Salina, Kansas. We had 2 kids from the Wichita County area make it to the State Competition.

Wheatland Electric Co-op Members to Vote by Mail for Trustees

SCOTT CITY– Members of Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., will receive ballots by mail in late March to vote for trustees for the third time in cooperative history.

Calling All Quilters!

Calling all quilters! The Patchwork Quilt Guild invites you to celebrate a historic milestone—America’s 250th anniversary— with your quilting talent.Quilters of all skill levels are invited to enter their patriotic quilt for our America 250 display at the 2026 Wichita County Fair.