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BY SHARON STURGIS "Too Many Murders" by Colleen McCullough. In the cold war year of 1967, 12 murders take place in one gruesome day. The tragedy takes place in the little city of Holloman, Connecticut, home to a prestigious university and an armaments giant. Chief detective Captain Carmine Delmonico finds that the stakes are high as he is drawn into a web of secrets and lies, with the world on the ...
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Ladies celebrate shopping evening
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce is holding its 7th annual Ladies Night Out from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on April 7 in Ellinwood. There will be specials and discounts, drawings, give- aways and refreshments.
USD 431 to hold preschool enrollment
HOISINGTON- Roosevelt Elementary in Hoisington will have preschool pre-enrollment for next school year on April 11 from 5-7 p.m. This will be for any child that will be 3- or 4-years-old on or before Aug. 31, 2011. Please bring child's birth certificate, social security number and shot records. Physicals will be required by the start of school. If you have any questions please call the school at 620-653-4470.
Show highlights music from movies
ELLINWOOD - "A night at the Movies," is this year's theme of the Ellinwood Mystic Blues After Dinner Theatre which will be held tonight and Saturday night.
Mildred A. Sayler 1919-2011
Mildred A. Sayler, 91, died on March 30 at Sterling House in Great Bend. She was born July 7, 1919 on the farm in Banner Township, Rush County, the daughter of John and Frances (Smisek) Serpan.
Virginia L. Jones 1918 - 2011
ATCHISON - Virginia L. Jones, 93, of Atchison passed away March 25 in Miami, Fla.
Hoisington Municipal Court
Hoisington Municipal Court- Feb. 17 Trinity P. Hood, junked/abandoned vehicle, dismissed upon compliance Shannon Jones, parking disabled vehicle, failed to appear John P. Lynch, driving while suspended, continued to April 7 John P. Lynch, driving while suspended, continued to April 7 Loren E. Naugle, drive while license canceled/suspended/revoked, Kenneth W. Piland, parking disabled vehicle, failed to appear Ryan J. Pozalek, battery, trial March 17 David G. ...
USD 431 to hold kindergarten screening
HOISINGTON - Students that will be attending Kindergarten at Roosevelt Elementary in Hoisington for the 2011-12 school year will need to call Roosevelt Elementary to set up a screening appointment. Students presently enrolled in the Roosevelt Elementary Pre-School 4-year-old class do not need to set up a screening appointment. For questions, please contact Roosevelt Elementary at 620-653-4470.
'Plants on your plate'
ELLINWOOD - Barton County Extention Agent Donna Krug was present at the Heritage Club last week to encourage the seniors to eat food that is closer to the farm. While we all know the answer to better health - drink more water, and eat more fruits and vegetables, the class served as a reminder.
HHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America advance to state
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members who have worked on STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) events competed in February at the District B competition in Plainville. There are two divisions in STAR events. The junior division is for members in 7th- through 9th-grades. The senior division is for members in 10th- through 12th-grade. Members compete at district level. If they receive the top score with ...
Club News
The Ellinwood Garden Club met March 9 at the home of Debbie Tillotson. Jean Robinson, Denise Joslin, and Debbie Tillotson were hostesses. The meeting was called to order by President June Stephens and roll call and minutes were read by Mike Westerman, secretary.
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BY SHARON STURGIS There are new books at the Ellinwood Community/School Library. "Reckless" by Cornelia Funke. For years, Jacob Reckless has enjoyed the Mirrorworld's secrets and treasures. Now dark magic will turn the boy to beast, break the heart of the girl he loves and destroy everything he holds most dear...Unless he can find a way to stop it. "Ghost of Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen. Cole Matthews used ...
BOE to build bus barn
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood school board approved at its last meeting a bid from Bryant Construction for $82,320 for the construction a of bus garage subject to finding suitable land, according to meeting minutes.
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