HMSI to hold get out of jail fundraiser

HOISINGTON - No, not real ones. Local Hoisington dignitaries will be locked-in jail as part of a fundraising event for Hoisington Main Street Inc. from 10 a.m. to noon on June 27, and the "jail" complete with bars is being constructed. The jail will be located on Main Street in front of HMSI.

City of Ellinwood to have fireworks show on July 3

ELLINWOOD - At its meeting this week, the Ellinwood City Council approved the annual city fireworks show for July 3. Private fireworks can be shot on July 4 only. The show will honor long-time resident Jerry Menges.

Fundraiser to be held for Flagor

HOISINGTON -A benefit fundraiser will be held for Mallory Flagor from 5-8 p.m. on June 23 at the Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Rd. The benefit will be a hamburger/hotdog feed.

Service award

EGS receives accreditation

ELLINWOOD -Ellinwood Grade School hosted a Quality Assurance Review visit on April 15, 2011 and received its North Central Association/AdvancED accreditation for another five-year term.

City to allow fireworks on Sunday, July 3

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington City Council voted Monday night to allow fireworks on July 3, 2011 from 1-11 p.m. for this year only. The shut-down times will be enforced.

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Labor Day Committee to host Princess contest

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Labor Day Committee is bringing back the Labor Day Princess Contest in conjunction with the annual Labor Day activities.

Labor Day Baby Content announced

HOISINGTON -Once again there will be a Labor Day Baby Contest in conjunction with the annual Labor Day activities in Hoisington. A Labor Day Baby will be named during the Labor Day weekend, and the winner will receive a cash award of $100, a $100 savings bond and a memento.

New books availalbe at the Ellinwood Library

There are several new reads available for check-out at the Ellinwood Public Library. They are:

Parenting times three

CLAFLIN - In the last graduating class from Claflin High School, the Maier trio has graduated and are preparing to go into the world of college and work.

Claflin All School Reunion was a success

CLAFLIN - The city officials say 4-4,500 people were in town maybe even close to 5,000. So many back yard barbecues were held. Plans are already being made to do another event in five years.

Baseball

Ribbon cutting

Hoisington featured in ‘Kansas Government Journal’

HOISINGTON - The city of Hoisington is featured in the April 2011 issue of the 'Kansas Government Journal'. A picture of the Hoisington Activity Center is on the cover, and a story written by City Manager Jonathan Mitchell is inside. The story is titled, "Weathering the Storm: A City's Road to Recovery Rebuilds a Better Community".

Sunflower Diversified pancake dinner sets new record

Sunflower Diversified Services set a new record when 575 people lined up for the non-profit agency's annual pancake dinner recently.