Hoisington Municipal Court Docket

May 19 Jason R. Brown, theft, trial July 7 Jody H. Cottrell, speeding 37/20, failed to appear Jody H, Cottrell, driving while suspended, failed to appear Daniel J. Crowe, theft, trial July 21 Anthony C. Denning, CDTP, dismissed Melissa J. Heinzman, theft, trial July 7 Jason A. Lesage, no proof insurance, trial July 7 Jason Lesage, basic speed rule, trial July 7 Kelly J. Polzin, ...

End of an era

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.

Hoisington Rec

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

Haitians learn new skills with sewing

ditors note: This story was written by Tony Boursiquot who is a Star of Hope employee in Haiti. His native language is French. Ellinwood's Star of Hope, a non-demonimational Christian organization that equips children across the world with schooling, physical well-being, spiritual growth and social skills.

Board hears community strategic planning report

HOISINGTON - The USD 431 Comprehensive Planning Committee, which were citizens of Hoisington appointed by school board members, met earlier this April to discuss strengths and weaknesses of USD 431, at a meeting facilitated by Kansas Association of School Board Deputy Director Dr. Doug Moeckel. They presented their ideas to the school board on Monday night.

Government commodities distributed

HOISINGTON - Government Commodities will be distributed from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, June 1 at Living Joy Community Church, 354 W 1st St. (NW Corner of 1st & Vine.

Ellinwood brief

Church has fundraising ice cream social

John Carmon Ellison 1955-2013

John Carmon Ellison of Allen, Texas, 57, passed away on May 30, 2013. He was born on Sept. 3, 1955, in Fort Stewart, Ga., the son of John and Dee Ellison. On Nov. 28, 1995, John married Phyllis Taylor in Great Bend. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. John was also very proud of his police work; he started the SWAT program in Great Bend. John loved barbecue and cooking out, but most of all, he loved his family. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

EMS Week

Floral arrangements to be removed from cemetery

HOISINGTON - Hoisington Cemetery employees request that all arrangements and grave decorations on the ground and not at the head of the grave be removed to allow for maintenance of the grounds by Monday, June 10.

Ellinwood June Jaunt was a success

ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood streets bustled with activity at the second annual June Jaunt in Ellinwood. Out-of-county license plates filled the parking lots in the city, and that, said Nancy Baird Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce director, was a sign of success.