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Have you been collecting your tickets for the I-R Christmas Cash Giveaway Drawing? The day is almost here. The drawing will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 21 in downtown Ellsworth between Robson’s Card and Gift Shop and Classy Lady Boutique. Prizes will be 10, $50 bills and a $500 cash grand prize.

The governing body of the City of Claflin met in regular session, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in the city building. Present were: Mayor Michael Urban; Councilpersons: Dan Michaelis, Dustin Daniels, Doug Hubbard and Casey Hubbard.

The Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District has been notified by the Kansas State Department of Education that it is one of 39 in the state to receive recognition through the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program.

HOLYROOD — For only the second time in 11 years, an Ellsworth County school has been selected as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood is a Blue Ribbon School for 2020. Ellsworth Elementary School received the award in 2008.

Merry Christmas!

Pastor’s Podium When you set up your nativity scene, where do you put the three kings? The story of Jesus’ birth is in two parts. The first act involves shepherds and angels and is told in the Gospel of Luke. This part of the story places Mary and Joseph in a stable.

KANOPOLIS — The Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a recent break-in at the Kanopolis Corner Store in Kanopolis. According to Sheriff Murray Marston, the crime took place sometime after the business closed Dec. 3. The break-in was discovered the next morning, Dec. 4.

Pastor’s Podium Christmas is coming! We have our to do lists, shopping to do, meals to plan, parties to attend, school programs — I could likely go on for a few more lines. But we are in the Church season of Advent, and Advent is a season of anticipation, of waiting, and preparation.