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High school students participate in infant simulation

CLAFLIN - Equipped with a real car seat, four infant simulators made their way home with Central Plains High School - Claflin students since the first of the year. A total of 17 girls in the Human Growth and Development class each spent a weekend discovering what it is like to be a parent.

'Project Space Burrito' a rousing success

By Jim Misunas

Dolly Parton Imagination Library arrives in Ellinwood

ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood preschool children are invited to hop aboard Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program designed to give free quality books to children under the age of five. Book your child a ticket to the Imagination Library at a special kick off event, scheduled for Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ellinwood School/Community Library.

Council leaves pool hours the same

HOISINGTON - At its regular meeting on Monday, the Hoisington City Council, after discussion and input from the Hoisington pool manager and swim teacher, decided to leave pool hours the same as last year.

Ellinwood native's photographs displayed

Ellinwood native Aimee Dreiling's interest in photography started when she wanted images of her daughter as a newborn.

Barton Briefs

EHS parents to have After Prom meeting

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Feb. 14

Melissia Pemberton, duty to report accident, fine $100, court costs $55.50

Honeycutt weaves anti-bullying message with technology, pets

HOLYROOD - Interwoven with a story about his dog, Starbuck, who hid under the couch because he was bullied, Kevin Honeycutt, a technology integration specialist at Essdack in Hutchinson, talked to USD 112 students about using technology safely, using technology for learning, and kindness. Honeycutt travels throughout the U.S. with his presentation.

KOC to hold poker tournament

HOISINGTON - A Texas Hold'em Poker tournament to raise funds for area charities will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall, 114 North Main.

USD 431 band students receive honors

HOISINGTON - On Feb.18 Hoisington High School student Hannah Wilborn traveled to Tabor College to perform at the State Piano Festival. Wilborn earned a I (one) rating on her piano solo. She earned a I (one) rating both at the District and State Piano Festival.

Check It Out!

There are new young adult books at the Ellinwood School/Community Library. They are:

Soles 4 Souls

Valentine's Day

Ellinwood forensics earns awards

The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the Kiowa County Invitational in Greensburg on Saturday, Feb. 18. Ellinwood earned a plaque for 2nd place in team sweepstakes and earned 10 individual medals. Nineteen schools participated in the meet.

HHS Homecoming