DHE to award Ellinwood for "going green" The Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials will be at the Ellinwood city office on Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m. to present an award to the community for its recycling efforts and the "going green" theme for the After Harvest Festival. Call the city offices with questions. Auxiliary to hold picnic The Ellinwood American Legion Auxiliary will hold a picnic for current and new auxiliary members at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 30. at the Legion.