Opinions

Wilson, USD 327 can work together I want to share my encouragement and support for the citizens of Ellsworth County and especially to the citizens within Wilson and the leadership of USD 327.

The March 22 accident at the Old Highway 40 and Kansas Highway 156 intersection should serve as a wake-up call to us all.

The drovers that pointed the big herds of Texas Longhorns north to the Kansas railheads endured hardships that can only be imagined. We have romantic notions of pleasant spring days on the trail, but the conditions on the wide-open prairie were often brutal and dismal.

Last week, we gathered for the Grow Ellsworth County annual meeting and banquet. Dr. Tim Steffensmeier from K-State spoke about the importance of looking within for solutions for our community.

Stay home if you’re sickDear Editor, Today, I witnessed a person who was hoarse in voice and looked ill. When I asked if they were sick, they said yes.I’m at greater risk, by far, than most. My point is, if sick, stay home. Many different illnesses are going around.

They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. It’s hard to say what the weather will do these days, but I can confidently say that our students, teachers and staff continue to make me proud.

Originally from Eugene, Vermillion County, Ind., Oren Arms Curtis was born to William and Parmelia Curtis on June 1, 1829. Oren was the first of 14 children — seven sons and seven daughters.

USD 112 needs to make plansBack in January, five of seven USD 112 board members voted in favor of closing Wilson Jr./Sr. High School.

As spring slowly approaches, my two children and I have spent a considerable amount of time in vehicles as of late getting to or from practices well into the evenings.

Oren Arms Curtis was married to Isabelle Jane Quick at Eugene, Ind., Feb. 1, 1849. According to genealogical record, Isabelle’s father had died in 1838 and her mother, Naomie Quick, lived with them.