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Claflin Honor Roll
CLAFLIN - 5th Grade Honor Roll (3.5-4.0): Hannah Beran, Lukas Danner, Julie Donecker, Philip Donecker, Cameron Hekele, Emily Hitschmann, Darian Hubbard, Kylie Lamatsch, Lee Letourneau, Anthony Oberle, Taylor Oeser, Amyra Penrod, Colton Potts
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.
City considers celebration date
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington City Council discussed on Monday the date when Hoisington became an official city.
Check It Out!
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 ...
Ribbon cutting
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 ...
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Ellinwood Rotary announces theme for AHF Parade
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood Rotary Club announces the 2013 theme for the After Harvest Festival Parade to be held at 10 a.m. July 2. This year's theme is "Home Is Where Our Story Begins." They are hoping registrants for the parade will incorporate this year's theme into their parade float.
Just swinging
HMS performs School Daze
HOISINGTON -On April 29 and April 30, the Hoisington Middle School vocal group performed its play "School Daze" at Roosevelt and Lincoln Elementary Schools. The vocal group is made up of 7th and 8th grade students from Hoisington Middle School.
Cardinal seniors walk the halls
HOISINGTON - As part of our Jostens "Something to Believe In" Commitment to Graduate (C2G) program, the Hoisington Cardinals started a new tradition "Cardinal Graduates Walk with Pride."
School bell rings the last time for two retiring teachers
HOISINGTON - Touching the lives and improving the minds of over a 1,000 children after three decades of service, USD 431 teachers Darla Clark and Becky Andereck will close the last book bags of their careers this month. Both began and ended their service in Hoisington.
Spelling bee
Hoisington forensics places at state
HOISINGTON -The Hoisington High School forensics team brought back eight medals from 3A State Forensics in Wichita on Saturday (May 4). Every Cardinal earned at least one medal and Olivia Lowry earned two.
EHS forensics places at state
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the KSHSAA 2A State Forensics Championships held at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita on Saturday, May 4.
USD 431 considers adding FBLA
HOISINGTON - At its regular meeting last night, the USD 431 School Board heard a presentation from teacher Jennifer Steinert about adding a Future Business Leaders of America organization to the school next year.
Six Pack Volleyball Club finishes season
ELLINWOOD - The Six Pack Volleyball Club finished their long season with not one, or two, but three of their teams on the top of the region that spans from Goodland, to Liberal, to Kearney, to St. Louis.
CPHS yearbook staff has success at competition
CLAFLIN - The Central Plains High School Pipeline Yearbook staff had a successful state competition. All five members of the staff received recognition for their work at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association's State Contest in Lawrence this past weekend.
Claflin holds 3rd annual run
CLAFLIN - Claflin will hold its 3rd annual 5K/10K run or walk at 7:30 a.m. on May 25 beginning at Claflin City Park.
Alan Fullbright Scholarships awarded
ELLINWOOD - The criterion for the Alan Fullbright Scholarship are a reflection of what was significant in Alan Fullbright's life. The 2013 scholarship recipients are Stephanie Troyer who will be majoring in Music Education and attending Barton Community College. She has held several offices in KAY, FBLA, International Club and was the Student Council secretary and vice president of her class.
