Spring is in full swing, and this week’s edition is bursting with community pride! We’re thrilled to feature 8-year-old Natalie Grecu, a second-grader and fourth-generation Ovid-Elsie student, whose adorable pink-hued design was chosen for this year’s Elsie Dairy Festival T-shirt. Congratulations, Natalie! Meanwhile, the Ovid Lions Club wrapped up another successful highway cleanup (34 bags of trash!) and White Cane Week fundraiser, while the Greater Laingsburg Recyclers report an 11% increase in recycled materials — proof that our community’s commitment to sustainability is growing strong.
We also say a heartfelt goodbye to several beloved residents, including Mary Louise Howard, a 33-year social studies teacher at Ovid-Elsie Middle School who walked with cheetahs in South Africa and visited all seven continents. On the sports front, we’ve got full team photos and season previews for Ovid-Elsie baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and track — plus action from Laingsburg baseball’s strong start and the Marauders’ continued MMAC dominance. And don’t miss Crystal Mitchell’s charming column on planting potatoes, hunting for old-fashioned clothespins, and the trauma of a $44 fill-up. As always, thank you for supporting your hometown paper — we’ll see you next week!
Cover Photo: The Ovid and Elsie Lions Clubs donated to the 5th grade TEAMS program at E.E.Knight Elementary to provide t-shirts for all the students. Thank you to Deputy Barber for coming to the school and educating our students!
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