Central Plains KAY Club collecting winter coats

CLAFLIN - The Central Plains High School KAY organization is asking for help to warm the hearts of families in need this winter. Members are asking residents to donate new or gently used winter apparel. It may be dropped off at the local churches in Bushton, Claflin or Holyrood or to any Central Plains School Office.

Dog lost in wreck near Claflin

CLAFLIN - At 2:33 a.m. Friday morning, a red Oldsmobile Alero, driven by 23-year-old Jessica Thayer of Hays was westbound on K-4 near 789 E. K-4. Thayer swerved to miss an unknown animal in the highway and lost control entering into the south side ditch. The vehicle rolled several times coming to rest facing to the east.

HMSI to hold 3rd annual Ladies Night Out

HOISINGTON - Hoisington Main Street Inc. will hold its 3rd annual Ladies Night Out from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on tonight.

Chevrolet celebrates 100th anniversary

HOISINGTON -Manweiler Chevrolet, 271 S. Main St. in Hoisington, will celebrate Chevrolet's 100th anniversary and the 83rd anniversary of Manweilers from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. Saturday.

PRIDE

Chevrolet celebrates 100th anniversary

HOISINGTON -Manweiler Chevrolet, 271 S. Main St. in Hoisington, will celebrate Chevrolet's 100th anniversary and the 83rd anniversary of Manweilers from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m.

Leadership Lunch

Red Ribbon Week

Wilborn named as new council member

HOISINGTON - Brian Wilborn was voted in as the new Hoisington City Council member for Ward 4 at the city's regular meeting on Monday after a vote by the sitting members.

Fighting cancer

Down it comes!

Chamber holds Shop Chimney Hop

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee presents the annual Shop Hoisington Chimney Hop beginning Oct. 28- Dec. 9 in conjunction with Hoisington Main Streets "Ladies Night Out". Gift certificates will be drawn for up to $100 on Dec.9 when the promotion ends.

MARSH MUSINGS

Welcome to another edition of Marsh Musings. This week we will be writing about one of our most recent adventures in Cheyenne Bottoms. Dr. Witt, along with trusty "Queen Smooch," took me duck hunting for the very first time, and what a special experience it was.

I make a difference

Mardi Gras fundraiser to be held for Kans for Kids

Children of Barton County living with cancer will benefit from a new fundraiser hosted by Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation. The organization has announced that a Shrimp Boil will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall. The evening will kick off with a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with live music provided by Tony Rubio and friends.

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.