CBH presents class on celiac disease

HOISINGTON - One in 133 Americans across all races, ages and genders suffer from celiac disease. There are no pharmaceutical cures for celiac disease. A 100% gluten-free diet is the only existing treatment for celiacs today.

Marsh Musings

It has been a strange year for the Bottoms and wildlife in general with the drought and dry pools in the Bottoms. In normal years, the shore birds would be starting to appear. I am hoping that the recent snow will put some sheet water down and that we will be able to enjoy some of the shore birds that normally appear in large numbers. I have tried to locate the Whooping

Local piano students receive I ratings at state

BARTON COUNTY - Several students from around the county received a I for their piano performances at the state competition at Tabor College, Hillsboro in February. Those students were Melanie Maneth from Great Bend, Hannah Wilborn from Hoisington and Kaylyn Oberle from USD 112.

Safe Routes to School

Lenten meditation to be held

ELLINWOOD - "A Lenten Meditation in Chant, Word and Song" will be presented by Father Pascal Klein from 2-3 p.m. on March 10 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

Barton briefs

Sloppy Joe Feed to be held HOISINGTON - A Sloppy Joe Feed fundraiser will be held for Terri Cornwell Szendrodi to help with medical bills. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 9 at the Taproom South, 170 S. Main. The menu will consist of sloppy joes, beans, chips, pickles and water or tea for $5. Desserts will be sold at a bake sale in conjunction with the dinner. For ...

Claflin Lions Club to hold fundraiser

CLAFLIN -Claflin Lions Club members will be selling tickets for their Annual Seafood Buffet now through March 15. The menu for the evening will include all you can eat servings of fish, shrimp, clam chowder, crab salad, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, bread, coffee or tea.

Hoisington School Board meets

HOISINGTON - With a light agenda, the Hoisington School Board USD 431 met at its regular meeting on Monday.

Rec takes casino trip

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Recreation Commissions bus trip to Dodge City Boot Hill Casino / Roto Mix Shootout still has some openings. The bus leaves at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. Patrons can eat and gamble the Boot Hill Casino and Resort then head next door for the Roto-Mix Bull Riding Shootout beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $35 per person and must be 21 or older to participate. Contact the HRC at 653-4050 or email us at hrc@usd431.net for more information.

Ellinwood native to show art

With a eye towards the surreal and with the deep roots of faith, Ellinwood native Todd Fox will exhibit his artwork of the Passion of Christ at the Barton Community College Schafer Gallery from March 6- 29. On March 7, there will be a reception from 6-8 p.m. at the gallery.

Reading applications

State Choir singers

Parenting class to be offered at activity center

HOISINGTON - Skilled Parenting = Healthy Teens will be the theme of parenting classes taught by the psychology faculty of Fort Hays State University at 7 p.m. on March 6, 13, 27 and April 3. It will be held at the Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Rd.

Ellinwood Municipal Court

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Feb. 26 Karen Pauley, speeding 53/30, fine $117, court costs $55.50 Derald Boldt, expired drivers license, fine $30, court costs $55.50 Magarito Huitron, speeding 44/30, fine $54, court costs $55.50 William Slater, speeding 48/30, fine $78, court costs $55.50 Eunice Klepper, speeding 47/30, fine $72, court costs $55.50 Michael Kramer, speeding 45/30, fine $60, court costs $55.50 Betty Evers, speeding 40/30, fine $30, court costs $55.50 Michael Kaus, speeding 43/30, ...

Hoisington Chamber to host legislative coffee Saturday

HOISINGTON - A legislative coffee will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Rd. Senator Mitch Holmes and Representative John Edmonds will be present.

Hoisington briefs

Hoisington Food Bank open May 16