Ellis News

By MARY CLARKIN Special to The Hays Daily News HUTCHINSON a ' Rookie Reno County Commissioner Brad Dillon learned a political lesson the hard way a ' by losing a battle.

Four Hays schools earned building-wide recognition in all four areas -- reading, math, writing and science -- in the Standard of Excellence achievements from last year.

Frances Graton, Hays, and Frank and Dawn Graton, Otis, Colo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Harlea Ann Graton, to Travis Stephen Elder, son of Steve and Janet Durheim, Ellis, and Steve and Teri Elder, Jefferson City, Mo.

Terry and Wanda Kortan, Ellis, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today.

Jim and Opal Flinn, Ellis, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 24, 2009, with an open house hosted by their children and spouses from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ellis Nutrition Center.

Four cases of H1N1 have been confirmed in Ellis County, and the health department has seen more than a dozen other suspect cases.

Joselin Faith Froelich, daughter of Clint and Savanna Froelich, Hays, was born July 17, 2009.

Jessica Marie Spinelli and Michael Ray Beesley were married May 30, 2009, at St.

Jaxin James Howland, son of Cody and Becky Howland, Hays, was born Sept. 18, 2009.

Frank and Mary Mermis, Hays, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 3, 2009, with a Mass at St.

Seniors from 10 high schools in four neighboring counties were honored Thursday night for academic success at the annual Kansas Honor Scholars dinner at Hays High School.

Erwin and Shirley Kroeger, Ellis, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept.

Heartland Cardiology will open its third location later this month, at 13th Street and Tyler Road.

David and Mickey Armbrister, Ellis, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sept.

Homecoming week usually is hectic at any school. This year at Ellis High School, busy took on a whole new meaning.

Steve and Brenda Erbert, Ellis, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Danielle Erbert, to Duncan Brown, son of Susan Miller, Eudora, and Dennis Brown, Lawrence.

The Hays Daily News on Aug. 22 ran an article entitled, "Hays schools take flu precautions." The district's lead nurse was quoted as recommending parents follow the "simple acts" as precautions for avoiding the swine flu virus -- "get your rest, eat healthy foods, and stay home and take care of yourself when you start experiencing flu symptoms." ...

Rodney and Robin Armbrister, Ellis, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dana Armbrister, to Kody Ellis, son of Kim and Kay Ellis, St.

Do you agree with the Hays USD 489 school board's decision to raise workbook/material fees from $15 to $100 for all students? Yes No Results / 2 comments Suggest A Poll Question [var top_story_head] Lawellin-Slaubaugh Published on -8/2/2009, 3:49 PM Kellie and Bob Day, Lenora, and Don and Kayla Lawellin, Granbury, Texas, announce the engagement and ...

From rehabilitating housing to upgrading emergency services, nine northwest Kansas towns and counties are among 44 communities across the state sharing a total of $13,081,660 -- including $4,370,331 in stimulus dollars -- in federal grants through the Community Development Block Grant program, the Kansas Department of Commerce announced this week.