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Reif receives donation
Eldon Reif of Hoisington has been selected as a winner in the America's Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM program, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. The Monsanto Fund sponsors the program, and winning farmers designate a local nonprofit organization to benefit from the donations. Reif has designated Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, located in Hoisington, to receive the donation.
Council to change ordinance interpretation
HOISINGTON - At its meeting last Monday, by consensus, the Hoisington City Council agreed to leave the junked vehicle on private property ordinance as written.
Check It Out!
There are new books at the Ellinwood Library. They are: "The Island" by Elin Hilderbrand. Birdie Cousins is a woman who prepares for everything, at least that's what she thought. But her daughter calls and announces that she has ended her engagement sending everyone into an eddy of confusion and upheaval. Perhaps a summer on beautiful, rustic Tuckernuck Island will help everyone escape trouble. But the idyllic setting is not what anyone expects. ...
Rotary Club chooses 'Distinguished Citizen of the Year'
ELLINWOOD - Gerald "Jerry" F. Menges was named "Distinguished Citizen of the Year" at the Ellinwood Rotary Club's Sweetheart Banquet on Thursday evening. He is the 35th award winner.
USD 112 board prepares for primary
CLAFLIN - The patrons of school district USD 112 will go the polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 1 to choose the three candidates for school board Position 7 at-large to move on to the April 5 ballot.
Area briefs
Hoisington Library to close for holiday HOISINGTON -The Hoisington Public Library will be closed Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents' Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 22 at noon. EMS/HS prepares for Quality Assurance Review visit ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood Middle/High School's Quality Assurance Review will take place on Monday, Feb. 21. The review is led by a team of professionals from across the state. ...
CBHF seeks scholarship applications
HOISINGTON -The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2011 healthcare career scholarships.
EHS forensics earns first place
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School forensics team earned a trophy for first place in team sweepstakes in the 1-2A Division in Salina on Feb. 12. EHS had the third highest team total out of all twenty 1-5A schools competing. Connor Birzer placed second in Original Oration, and Birzer and partner Hannah Maddy placed second in Duet Acting. Montara Johansen placed secod in Informative Speaking and fifth in Original Oration. Hannah Billinger ...
USD 355 hires new principal
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood School District has named a new principal, Shawn Henderson, for the 2011-12 school year.
Reifs dedicated to service
HOISINGTON - Long-time Hoisington residents Duane and Debbie Reif have dedicated their lives to service, not only with the Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, but in service to other charitable organizations.
Fun in the snow
Ellinwood,, USD 112 okay on snow days
BARTON COUNTY - Many of the schools in the state of Kansas are running out of snow days for the school year and may have to make up time. However, area schools are okay with the number of snow days so far this year.
On the record
Hoisington Municipal Court Docket - Jan. 19 Ashton K. Nickelson, driver's license restricted, diversion granted Amanda L. Stevenson, vicious animal, animal at large, no current rabies vaccination, $305 Shane D. Serpan, obstruct legal process, no drivers license, $210 Sammie Dawson Jr., battery domestic violence, $80 Cierra Kaysea Ramsey, dog at large, continued Adam P. Kephart, battery-dismissed, disorderly conduct-fine $200, court costs $85 Eric S. Ehster, driving while ...
Wetlanders Festival to be held April 16
HOISINGTON - The fun, filled Wetlanders Festival is scheduled for April 16.
CBH Foundation seeking applications for scholarships
HOISINGTON -The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2011 healthcare career scholarships.
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Hoisington to hold Christmas lighting
HOISINGTON -The Hoisington Annual Christmas Lighting is scheduled for Friday after Thanksgiving 5:30 p.m. at the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce 123 N. Main.
Ellinwood Grade School
EGS kindergarteners write turkey stories
Editor's note: The following stories are taken from Amy Metro's class "How to cook a turkey"
Sankt Niklaus
Central Plains students receive awards for essays
BUSHTON - Central Plains Middle School students recently wrote an essay on "What Patriotism Means to Me?" as part of the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Patriots Pen essay contest.
Ellinwood rec to meet to consider youth basketball
ELLINWOOD - The newly formed Ellinwood Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 26 in a special meeting at the Farmers Mutual Insurance office, 16 N. Main, to discuss a youth basketball league being organized by Hoisington Rec.
Hoisington Municipal Court - Nov. 7
Jeanetta M. Brownlee, obstruct legal process, fine $50, court costs $110
Ellinwood Municipal Court Nov. 12
Helen Hickel, fail to yield, court costs $55.50
Ellinwood Rec
Check It Out!
ELLINWOOD -"The 5th Wave" by Rick Yancey. When waves of beings who only look human overrun the earth, the Earth's last survivors have scattered to stay alive. When Cassie meets Evan Walker, he may be her only hope for rescuing her brother, or even saving herself. But can she trust a stranger in this dangerous world?
