Oh, what a beautiful Friday! I hope you have enjoyed the sunny weather I ordered up just special for you all! I have thoroughly enjoyed not having to wear layers and sweatshirts at all times during the day, myself.

I have to say “job well done” to all the Ellis athletes. The High School track members, baseball and softball teams, and the Junior High track teams have all worked very hard and it shows. I hope everyone has had, or will have, the opportunity to see these young people in action. They play well and work together as a team and are representing our community very well. Good job, Railers!

Today the baseball team is in town taking on Leoti and the softball ladies are traveling to Ellinwood. Good luck and safe travels to all!

Saturday is prom in Ellis. If you would like to catch a glimpse of the ladies and gentlemen dressed in their best, stop by for pictures at 5:30 at the High School.

Next week is not short on activities either. The BOE meets Monday at 6:30pm, Junior High and High School Track, Baseball, Softball, and Golf teams will all see action on Tuesday, State Music and FFA activities are on Wednesday, and Golf rounds out the week on Thursday.  In honor of Good Friday, there will be no school or activities planned on Friday. Saturday will bring the Easter Bunny out of hiding for the Chamber’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park beginning at 11:30am. Don’t be late!

We have a good chance at rain for the weekend, so please, get out and shake your rain sticks, do a rain dance or anything else you might dream up that would give Mother Nature a good reason to laugh until she cries! Remember, keep it clean, your neighbors are watching!

Make it a great day everyone!

Dena Patee is executive director of Ellis Alliance.