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 ...

Club News

The Ellinwood Garden Club met March 9 at the home of Debbie Tillotson. Jean Robinson, Denise Joslin, and Debbie Tillotson were hostesses. The meeting was called to order by President June Stephens and roll call and minutes were read by Mike Westerman, secretary.

Q is for Quilts

Check It Out!

BY SHARON STURGIS There are new books at the Ellinwood Community/School Library. "Reckless" by Cornelia Funke. For years, Jacob Reckless has enjoyed the Mirrorworld's secrets and treasures. Now dark magic will turn the boy to beast, break the heart of the girl he loves and destroy everything he holds most dear...Unless he can find a way to stop it. "Ghost of Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen. Cole Matthews used ...

BOE to build bus barn

ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood school board approved at its last meeting a bid from Bryant Construction for $82,320 for the construction a of bus garage subject to finding suitable land, according to meeting minutes.

Q is for quilts

School approves bus barn

ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood school board approved at its last meeting a bid from Bryant Construction for $82,320 for the construction a of bus garage subject to finding suitable land, according to meeting minutes.

Leprechaun catchers

Hoisington Municipal Court Docket

George R. Willenberg, junked/abandoned vehicle, trial Feb. 3 John M. Little, junked/abandoned vehicle, dismissed upon compliance Mindi L. Jackson, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, fine $100, court costs $85 Mindi L. Jackson, no proof of liability insurance, dismissed on proof Mindi L. Jackson, tail lamps required, fine $30 Nelson D. Adams Sr., disorderly conduct, trial April 7 Sammie Dawson, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, dismissed Dustin J. Chambers, battery ...

UCC to hold hog feed

ELLINWOOD - The Immanuel United Church of Christ, 7th and Fritz, will have its 8th annual hog feed on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to roast pork and dressing, hot dogs, hamburgers and delicious desserts will also be served.

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.