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“I’d rather be a peace officer than a police officer,” Kenny Bernard said. “I can be a police officer if I have to, but I’d rather be a peace officer.”
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From the files of the May 6, 1982, edition of The Ellsworth Reporter.
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Space is brief this week, but we want to give a hearty high-five to the staff of the I-R, who week after week churns out a newspaper. And not just any newspaper, but an award-winning newspaper.
Read moreWhen shopping for shoes, one size doesn’t fit all. Both kids and adults need choices for the best style and fit. Personally, I shop locally, seeking out a knowledgeable salesperson and take the time to slip on several pairs.
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When spring is in full swing, the air is always full of excitement for our students, staff and community. I love seeing everyone in our schools packing in all the learning, growth and fun this time of year. It really is a special time!
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Drury J. Warren moved his family from Arkansas to Grouse Creek south of Silverdale, Kan., in 1875. He was born in Tennessee and defended the Confederacy as 2nd Sgt. in Company H, 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. After the fall of Fort Donelson, Tenn., in February of 1862, he enlisted in an undisclosed cavalry unit, later finishing out his service in Anderson’s Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry. Captured by Union soldiers at Mound City, Kan., Warren was held as a prisoner-of-war at Alton, Ill., until released in a prisoner exchange at James River, Va.
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