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Agnes Kepka, right, and Karen Kratzer look at the selection of plants and vegetables during the April 16 plant sale at the Ellsworth High School FFA Greenhouse.
ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter
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The recent discussions about the proposed Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP) sparked input from individuals, organizations, and politicians who weigh in showing support or opposition to the proposal. Supporters of the KNHAP note the potential for increased tourism and revenue to rural areas, while opposition see a lack of transparency and threats to property, with some even proposing the KNHAP is linked to the Biden Administration’s 30x30 plan to address climate change. With all of these stories circulating, I could not help but weigh in by talking to two prominent leaders on this topic: Kim Wilson, Executive Director of the KNHAP, and Norman Kincaide, organizer for the Western Regional Property Rights Coalition. Here, I provide a brief synopsis of those interviews and provide further questions to think beyond the narrative at hand and examine underlying issues.
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The infamous Sheriff Jones of “Bleeding Kansas” fame was appointed Douglas County sheriff in September of 1855, swearing to uphold the laws of the territory.
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April 13 was the kind of day that makes golf worthwhile.
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Here are the results from Ellsworth of the Ellsworth Invitational Track Meet April 13 at Ellsworth:
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The Ellsworth Bearcat Baseball Team managed a mostly good week, despite one loss and a couple of close calls.
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