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It’s easy to forget today that agriculture is the foundation of civilization. It’s the process that ended our ceaseless following of food and allowed us to settle into cities. What followed, over the past several millennia is the world we inhabit today. In short, farming and ranching are the essential drivers of the manufacturing — or service-based economy we all enjoy.
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Owen Bassett’s everpresent cheerful nature and genial spirit could win over even the most adamant antagonist. He was an early resident in the novel Kansas Territory experiment known as popular sovereignty.
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Above, The Midway District hosted the annual 4-H Archery state qualifier on July 9. Twenty 4-H members from eight participating counties competed in the shoot. For the first time, all members from the Midway District qualified for state in the bow hunter and open compound categories. Local team members are Anthony Jundt, J.T. Halbgewachs, Lane Howard, Trenton Hays, Caleb Hays and Leah Howard. Below, Archery competitors line up for a shot at the target. Courtesy photos
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Ellsworth Tee Ball Team — Team members are (in no particular order) Easton Vague, Tayleigh Lyne, Coach Nikki Howell, Brayton Errebo, Jaicie Weeks, Raeleigh Weeks, Carinne Halfhill, Coach Emil Halfhill, Oaklyn Haas, Devon Russell, Eva Dundon and Coach Brianna Dundon. Not pictured is Bailey Timms. Courtesy photo
Read moreKANOPOLIS — After several months of discussion, the Kanopolis City Council voted not to proceed with an ordinance permitting chickens within the city limits.
Read moreWILSON — Concerns about speeders coming into Wilson from the south were again voiced at Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council.
Read moreMore moderate income housing (duplexes) could soon be coming to three communities in Ellsworth County.
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