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Pastor’s Podium In Ephesians 5:4 the Apostle Paul, from prison because of his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ, instructs us that believers should be known for a thankful heart and disposition ... even through difficult times.

Ellsworth County Medical Center received good reviews Wednesday, Nov. 20, during the annual audit report given by Tony Kruse of BKD Certified Public Accountants and Advisors of Wichita. “Whatever you did in 2019, do it again for 2020,” he said.

Grain prices mostly up for the week Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day, Friday, Nov. 22, were: Wheat, bu. — $3.84, up 5 cents from Nov. 18. Milo, bu. — $3.04, up 1 cent. Soybeans, bu. — $7.87, down 1 cent. Corn, bu. — $3.39, up 1 cent.

Housing. Access to broadband. Health care. Those are the three areas that stood out this summer for Kansas Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers as he traveled 20,000 miles to hear about the good and the lacking of rural Kansas. For the Wichita Democrat, Ellsworth was the 65th county stop Thursday, Nov.

WILSON — The residents of Wilson reached out their collective hand Nov. 16 to help one of their own.

The Claflin City Council met Nov. 12 at the city building. Business included: • John Herter questioned why he is being billed for water at his shop.

Former city administrator, Tim Vandall, left Ellsworth for a job in Lansing, Kan. The information was incorrect in the Nov. 21 I-R.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TREAT: Ellsworth’s community Thanksgiving dinner is at the Ellsworth Senior Center. Dine-in and carry-out available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Meals will be delivered from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Reservations due by 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ellsworth County. With just a few weeks before the holiday, a variety of events have been planned for around the area. Cowtown Christmas Events kick off Dec.