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SEDAN — The Kansas State High School Activities Association has honored two Sedan High School students whose friendship exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship.

In fact, the KSHSAA Spirit of Sport Award, which was given to SHS students Paul Buck and Zach Ford during a ceremony last Friday night, shows how one friend can be the “eyes” for another.

Buck, a freshman, and Ford, a sophomore, were selected for the statewide honor after KSHSAA learned of the two students’ unique friendship and teamwork — on and off the football field.

Buck has been blind since the age of 4, when cancer Read more

 

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Elk County Council on Aging along with Grace Med Health Clinic will be sponsoring a Dental Clinic at the Howard Housing Authority Community Room on Thursday, March 4.  This service is open to the public.
Dental hygienists will be available to offer dental cleanings.  The cost is $53 for ages 13 and up, and kids 12 and under are $38.
If you are 60 or over and do not have dental insurance ECCA has a very limited number of gift certificates available for $20 off.  These certificates are on a first come first serve basis and can be requested at the time you make your appointment.
You must call and schedule your appointment with Melissa Moreno at 374-2403.  Appointments only please, no walk-ins.

One of the signs of spring across Kansas is the Kansas State University Research and Extension’s wellness program Walk Kansas. The 2010 program will begin March 7 and continue to May 1.

Over the  history of the program, it has grown to more than 20,000 participants across the state of Kansas.  Each year, the participants form teams of six to log 423 miles, the equivalent of walking across Kansas.

Team members will tally minutes of heart-healthy aerobic exercise each week to mark their ‘walk’ across Kansas. They are also encouraged to count consumption of whole grains and fruits and vegetables to add healthy habits to their lifestyle. A weekly newsletter will be sent to each team member with nutrition and health tips and recipes.

More information about Walk Kansas is available at the local extension office and captain packets are available for teams. Registration will be due March 1. Stop by the Extension Office to learn more, or look on the website: www.walkkansas.org.

It’s being hailed as “The B-Fair” and high school students from across Chautauqua County will be involved in it.

The B-Fair is actually a business opportunity forum for Chautauqua County youth that will be hosted on Wednesday, March 10, by Sedan Floral and the local Kansas Hometown Prosperity group that was organized two years ago.

Carla Palmer is organizing the event along with Jonathan Cude’ who is manager of Sedan Floral. Read more

Jones and Brooks to open new store “99 Gas & Go”
Matt Jones and Rick Brooks have purchased the former Tom and Sue’s convenience store at the south edge of Sedan. They are in the process of gutting the entire building and will add new fuel pumps and all-new interior fixtures.

“Rick and I will be going to some trade shows to see what would work best for Sedan,” said Jones. “I think it will be a nice addition to the Sedan business community.”

Matt will continue with his investments and oil properties, and Rick will manage the business.

No exact opening date for “99 Gas & Go” has been announced.

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Steaks and drinks now available at Bucks’ BBQ Read more