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CBH to celebrate National Hospital Week

HOISINGTON - Each year, Clara Barton Hospital celebrates the hospital's role in the community and the work of its dedicated healthcare professionals during National Hospital Week, May 8–14.

Last day to sign up for summer ball is April 29

ELLINWOOD - The last day to sign up for summer ball with the Ellinwood Recreation Department is April 29.

Council makes Arbor Day and Fair Housing Month Proclamation

HOISINGTON - In an effort to become once again a designated Tree City, the Hoisington City Council voted on Monday to start the process by making an Arbor Day Proclamation.

Ellinwood VFW Auxiliary

The Ellinwood VFW Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on April 18. Among the discussions were donations to Kansas Women Veterans, poppy sales, Memorial Day services and a donation of a flag and stand to Horizon, which is a church camp. The newly officers elected are Marlea Callahan, president, Jean Peter, senior vice president, Vada Yarmer, junior vice president, Diane Hill, secretary/treasurer, Lorraine Rickert, chaplain, Ruth Hill, conductress, Vi Eggers, guard, Ruth Hill, historian, Lorraine Rickert, patriotic instructor. Callahan attended the 7th District Convention in Lyons on April 17 with 7th District President Diane Hill.

Fundraisers

Hoisington holds Honor Banquet

HOISINGTON - USD 431 Superintendent Bill Lowry opened the district's honors banquet awards ceremony by saying that he was very proud of the students and their accomplishments. Nineteen students were recognized for having a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Becker Tire to close Hoisington operation

The Hoisington location of the Great Bend-based Becker Tire will no longer be operating at the close of business on Wednesday, Becker Tire Executive Vice-president Steve Burhenn said.

Performance

Birthdays and anniversaries

Concert

Citizens continue to fight crime

When a request was made to raise your hand if you've been a victim of burglary, District Judge Mike Keeley raised his hand too.

Biking across Kansas group to stop in Hoisington

HOISINGTON - On June 6, the Biking across Kansas group will stop in Hoisington.

Community Clean-up Day

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.

Ellinwood After Prom

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.

35 years

April declared Parkinsons Awareness Month

TOPEKA - On April 1, the state of Kansas formally declared the month of April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.