Ellsworth Independent-Reporter

Ellsworth boys rescued from train car
Two five-year-old Ellsworth boys were rescued from the inside of a coal car July 28 on the rairoad tracks in Ellsworth. No injuries were reported.

Friday July 30

After Harvest Czech Festival

Wilson
Wilson celebrates its 50th annual festival this year. The festival continues Saturday, July 30, and include a large parade and many other activities.

Dr. Dennis Kepka receives an H1N1 vaccination from Ronda Kasiska of the Ellsworth County Health Department.

Health department to follow KDHE priorities for H1N1 vaccinations
Last Updated: October 27, 2009

The Ellsworth County Health Department is now making appointments for H1N1 vaccinations for the following:

• Pregnant women.

• Those who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months (parents, siblings and daycare providers).

• Health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material.

• Children, ages 6 months through 4 years.

• Children and adolescents, ages 5-18, who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.

These groups are being targeted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to receive the H1N1 vaccine until its availability increases.

Appointments can be made by calling the health department, (785) 472-4488.

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