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National Clown Day was created to give recognition to those funny clowns that make us laugh and smile. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 clowns in organized clown groups, and over 20,000 clowns worldwide. They all have one goal in mind, and that’s to make us happy. You can celebrate just the day, or the whole week. On this day and week, clowns around the world do what they do best…. they clown around, holding events at malls, nursing homes, schools, and educational events. In 1991, the group Clowns of America renamed it International Clown Week, recognizing that there are many clowns around the world, and this event should be a worldwide celebration. Note: This day is not intended for those scary clowns you see in horror movies. If you are afraid of clowns, you suffer from Coulrophobia.

By Gail Parsons, for the Lincoln-Sentinel The Kansas Press Association has selected former Lincoln Sentinel editor Kathy Hageman for the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. Hageman was the editor at the Sentinel from 1998 to 2000, has worked at several community newspaper, most recently in Abilene.

The City of Lincoln was awarded a $300,000 housing grant through the “Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Housing Rehabilitation” program by the KS Department of Commerce. The CDBG grant helps property owners within a target area of the city with the demolition of dilapidated structures and the rehabilitation of owner- and renter-occupied houses by replacing roofs, windows and siding, adding insulation, repairing foundations, upgrading electrical and mechanical systems, repairing porches, etc.

Jeanna Eckhart is retiring from the Bank of Tescott (BOT) after 37 years of actual service to the bank. She was originally employed by the Saline Valley Bank 40 years ago but left the bank a few times for personal reasons, making her actual work time 37 years. Either way, that is a long time to work for the same company in the same building.

Lincoln County Fair July 19-22, 2023

The Lincoln County Tourism Coalition is on a mission to showcase Lincoln County, and the first stop was Barnard.

As a student, there were a few events or milestones, that helped keep track of how much “free” time was left to enjoy. First there is the last day of school. Then Memorial Day weekend and the opening of the city swimming pool. Vacation Bible School was always in June which kept us busy for a week, followed by Independence Day. After fireworks in July there was nothing left to be excited about. After mudding through triple-digit temperatures and seemingly endlessly long days, summer is obviously in full swing which means it is time to start getting ready for school!

The Bank of Tescott’s vision statement is “Committed to those we serve,” which includes not only a commitment to individual depositors or investors, but the communities they serve as well. The GIVE BACK event highlighted a free Rewards checking account and created a fun way to give back.