Third graders make thankfulness turkey

ELLINWOOD - The featherless construction paper turkey at Ellinwood Grade School regained his plumage when third graders brought back to school uniquely designed feathers, each distinct with the personality of the family and child just in time for the holiday.

Johnson placed on administrative leave

HOISINGTON Hoisington High School volleyball coach Tina Johnson was placed on administrative leave on Friday, Nov. 18, according to Superintendent Bill Lowry. He had no other comment.

CPMS student of the month

BUSHTON -Central Plains Middle School is proud to announce Michael Ryan as the November Student of the Month. Michael is the son of Jim and Lisa Ryan and is in the eighth grade. Michael has four younger siblings: Janae, 7th grade, Devin, 5th grade, Emily, 4th grade, and Peyton, kindergarten.

ELlinwood Municipal Court Docket

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Nov. 8 David Villarreal, driving while suspended, pled not guilty Joshua Roan, defective brake lights, pled not guilty Joshua Roan, expired drivers license, pled not guilty Joshua Roan, no ignition interlock device, pled not guilty Prashant Bhagwat, speeding 50/35, fine $59.50, court costs $55.50 Cody Hazard, speeding 46/35, fine $36, court costs $55.50 James Brooks, speeding 46/30 - amend to 36/30, fine ...

Christmas trees

Christmas decorating

Hawaii 5-0

HHS student accepted in honor band

HOISINGTON - Hoisington High School student Austin Stout, senior, auditioned and got accepted to perform in the Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association district honor band. On Saturday, Dec. 3, he will be traveling to Dodge City high school to perform with all the other students from the southwest district who got accepted into this ensemble.

USD 112 goes green, saves on trash fees

HOLYROOD -Central Plains USD 112 school district heard at its regular monthly meeting that Wilson school has cut its trash collection fee from one-half to one-third primarily by recycling.

MARSH MUSINGS

Welcome to another edition of Marsh Musings. We are nearing that time of year when we find ourselves thinking about all that we are thankful for. Dr. Witt and I are so grateful for the opportunity to write about our friendship and adventures at Cheyenne Bottoms and for those of you who read our column. Cheyenne Bottoms definitely holds a special place in our hearts and has fostered a friendship neither of us could ...

Washing hands

Hoisington awarded $75,000 in tax credits

HOISINGTON - NetWork Kansas announced today that Hoisington was selected as a 2011 Entrepreneurship (E-) Community and has been awarded $75,000 in tax credits, enabling the Hoisington area E-Community to raise $100,000 to be loaned to local businesses. Hoisington joins a group of twenty-nine other E-Communities.

Lowry elected Area 6 KAY president

HOISINGTON - Hoisington High School and Hoisington Middle School KAY members attended the Regional KAY Conference on Nov. 7 at Goddard. At the conference, HHS student Olivia Lowry was elected to serve as Area 6 KAY president. Candidates for this position gave a speech and answered an impromptu question. She will preside over future conferences and lead sessions at the KAY Leadership Camp this summer. Area 6 includes 40 KAY clubs from the south-central ...

Christmas Gala

Hoisington to see slight sewer rate increase in 2012

HOISINGTON - Hoisington residents will see a slight increase in sewer rates with January bills. The Hoisington City Council adopted the increase at its regular meeting on Monday after budget reviews last summer.

Bike safety

Ellinwood sports scene

USD 431 receives grant

HOISINGTON - Hoisington Middle School was notified that they have received a grant for $4,500 to promote and educate students about composting, and they plan to use waste from the lunchroom for that. Students will be trained in waste management with real life and career applications.