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MARSH MUSINGS
Welcome to another edition of Marsh Musings. For most of the year, my red (more like orange) hair separates me from the general public. Sure it is easy to find me in a crowd, but sometimes it is nice to just go unnoticed. Right now, oodles of hunters are flocking from all over the United States to hunt pheasant and deer along the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway, and they come bringing blaze orange. That's right. Blaze orange. For once, my genetics make me blend in with the hoards of people.
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There are new books at the Ellinwood School/Community Library.
Hoisington’s United Way raises nearly $18,000
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington United Way has raised nearly $18,000 this year and is only $200 short of its goal.
From the desk of Art Keffer
With the winter months upon us and everyone shopping for the Christmas Holidays, I would like to remind the citizens of the city of Ellinwood to be safe and make sure that their property is safe. In recent months there has been a pattern developing, not only in Ellinwood, but through out the area. A person(s) has been entering into unattended vehicles and stealing property. Your property is only as safe as you make it. Leaving property in a vehicle, where it can be readily seen is only asking for trouble. So secure your property, lock your vehicles and ...
United Way fundraiser
New program lets patients honor Clara Barton Hospital staff members
HOISINGTON- Clara Barton Hospital and Clara Barton Hospital Foundation announce the launch of a new Guardian Angel Giving Program that offers a unique way for grateful patients and their families to say "Thanks!" to a nurse, doctor or other hospital staff who made a difference during their hospital experience.
Chamber prepares for holiday open house
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce will host a "Hometown Christmas" from 4-? p.m. this Saturday with stores serving refreshments and having specials.
Thanksgiving pilgrims
Hoisington to limit dogs/cats to total of six
HOISINGTON -The Hoisington City Council, at its meeting on Monday, will move forward with creating an ordinance limiting the number of cats or dogs to a total of six in any combination in the city.
Ellinwood Municipal Court
Eugene Hendricks, expired tag, fine $30, court costs $55.50
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There are new books available at the Ellinwood School/Community Library. They are:
Hoisington Municipal Court
Darin J. Brewer, theft, fine $50, restitution $13, court costs $85
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The Ellinwood School/Community Library has some new books. They are:
Ellinwood Historical Society to host Christmas programs
ELLINWOOD -Everyone, of all ages, is invited to the Ellinwood Historical Society programs at 5 and 6:30 p.m. during "Hometown Christmas" on Saturday evening, Dec. 3.
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Tractor pull to be held
The first ever Hoisington Antique Tractor Pull contest will be held starting a 1 p.m. on April 27 in Hoisington, south of the railroad tracks.
USD 355 to soon install electronic doors
ELLINWOOD - The planning stage is nearly over as USD 355 will soon be installing electronic locking doors at district schools, beginning the first of May. They will be done shortly thereafter.
City of Hoisington repairs major water leak
HOISINGTON - The city of Hoisington had a major community water leak on Tuesday when the main transmission line to the community failed.
Ellinwood Municipal Court
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - April 8, 2014
Council considers one-way streets at EGS
ELLINWOOD - At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Ellinwood City council discussed traffic flow in front of Ellinwood Grade School on Sixth Street.
MARSH MUSINGS
This has been a very exciting week. I have enjoyed my five Canadian friends who come almost every year to hunt turkeys with their traditional archery equipment. They got three turkeys and departed on Thursday. Being up by 4:30 a.m. to get coffee and head out for 10 days in a row gives us time to re-affirm our friendship.
Hoisington Municipal Court Docket - April 3
Owen Ahmu, battery domestic violence, dismissed
Catholic students hold fundraiser
ELLINWOOD - A breakfast/brunch fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on April 13 at St. Joseph Parish Center in Ellinwood. A free will offering will be taken with proceeds going towards St. Joseph High School PSR mission trip.
USD 431 considers construction project
HOISINGTON - At the Hoisington School Board meeting on Monday, the school board heard preliminary plans for separating the Hoisington Middle School Library into two rooms.
Claflin Library celebrates Library Week
CLAFLIN - The Claflin Independent Township Library will celebrate National Library Week, April 14-19, showcasing the new copies of micro film of historic Claflin Clarion, Claflin Gazette and Claflin Banner newspapers and having an open house.
