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There’s an old saying — “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”That’s the advice at least one member of a family has decided to follow as they support a teacher who is the target of parent complaints about a book she used in her 8th grade classroom in Ellsworth.

Members of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School Board took no action Monday night following an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, specifically the superintendent’s position.

Rusty Varnado, Ellsworth City administrator, had interesting news on the old Ellsworth Memorial Hospital Monday, during the weekly meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners.Varnado said Gary Woodward is the new owner of vacant old hospital, which was built in 1921.

KANOPOLIS — The city water project was once again at the fore during the Feb. 8 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council.Mayor Anthony Hopkins called Thaniel Monaco of BG Consultants to discuss issues on the water project.

Ellsworth County commissioners approved Resolution 2022-R-03, Monday, reinstating a countywide burn ban, effective immediately.

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners, the possibility of reinstating a county-wide burn ban was discussed, but no action was taken — yet.Instead, commissioners decided to take a wait and see attitude.

CLAFLIN — Kassidy Nixon, a senior at Central Plains High School in Claflin, has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Barton Community College in Great Bend.

WILSON — Visitors to Wilson’s Heritage Museum will soon find it easier to park, thanks to action taken Jan. 18 by the Wilson City Council.

The prime topic of conversation at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council centered around the possibility of local traveling sports teams paying an annual $100 membership fee to use the gym at city hall.

1st Place. MaKenna Anderson, Kanopolis Middle School.