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With a few exceptions, the Kansas wind has been anything but quiet in recent months. One of those exceptions comes from Invenergy, the company working to build a another wind farm in Ellsworth County.

By the time everyone had arrived Sunday afternoon, more than two dozen volunteers could be seen walking up and down the rows of graves at Ellsworth’s East Cemetery. For about an hour, they checked the tombstones — one by one — stopping at those marking the resting place of a veteran.

Pastor’s Podium We’re in the midst of the frantic Christmas shopping season. Relax, catch your breath, and enjoy the season. Here’s a reminder and encouragement to try our local merchants first for gift-giving. You’ll be impressed with how much is available locally!

The North American tradition that started in 1781 is on display at the Ellsworth Area Arts Council. The Christmas tree as we all know comes in many sizes, shapes, colors, and varieties. That is what you will find walking in a winter wonderland as you enter the art museum.

Extension Focus Kansas State University nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says parents are serving up a lot more than nutritious food when they insist that their families eat meals together.

The tradition continued this year as Ellsworth Elementary School 4th grade students and their teachers served a Thanksgiving feast that started more than 30 years ago.

Jeremy Miller can expect to be greeted by familiar sounds from Ellsworth when he finishes the walk that has taken him across America to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Ellsworth High School brothers Noah and Logan Erichsen and Adam Vehring, all juniors, plan to leave Dec.

Ten patrons of the more than 40 in attendance at the regular Nov. 25 meeting of the Ellsworth City Council waited two hours and 16 minutes to comment on the termination of city administrator Scott Moore just one week prior. Most called for the council to justify and reconsider its decision.

• WHAT: The Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter’s annual Christmas retail promotion. $1,000 in prizes to be given. • WHEN AND WHERE: Between now and Dec. 21 at participating Ellsworth County businesses. See Page A10 for details. • DRAWINGS: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in downtown Ellsworth.