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An educator whose family has deep roots in Ellsworth is the new principal at Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School.
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A new leader is sitting in the publisher/editor chair at the Independent-Reporter.
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Norman and Evelyn Parker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 15.
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Wish LaVerna Stroede a happy 100th birthday!
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Sgt. Alan E. Reeves, right, retired in March after 33 years of dedicated service to the Kansas Department of Corrections and Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Alan began his career at ECF Sept. 12, 1988 as a Corrections Officer I, and promoted to Corrections Officer II Sept. 18, 1989. Throughout Alan’s career he achieved various levels of excellence: he was honored by his peers as Outstanding Uniformed Employee of the First Quarter for FY2012, received a letter of commendation for dedication and professionalism he exhibited during an emergency situation, and has been acknowledged for outstanding work performance throughout his career. A ceremony in his honor was conducted in March at ECF. Alan was one of the original employees of ECF, and he has been instrumental in shaping the processes and procedures that have contributed into making ECF the quality facility it is today. He is shown with his wife, Becky.
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Casey Flinn of Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146 presents a $2,000 check to Ellsworth Child and Learning Center. Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146 has been a viable part of the community since 1874. Their Brotherly work and philanthropy has changed the lives of many people throughout the community over many years. They have donated money to the many fire departments, served tea during the Cowtown Days parade, brought in cancer screenings through the University of Kansas, distributed thousands of dollars in scholarships and participated in many other positive events. If you are interested in becoming a Brother, call Casey Flinn at (620) 755-1104 or e-mail him at bigflinn@yahoo.com. You can find more information about Freemasonry at www.kansasmason.org or https://kansasmasonic.foundation/. Courtesy Photo
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Congratulations to Kirk Robson, April's Artist of the Month.
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