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The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Wycoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

(March 1, 2022)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Kansas. The birds were seen on February 25 in Wichita, Kansas by an unidentified Purple Martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association.

At the Sunflower Senior Center in St. John’s, Kansas, a little known nail trimming service is being performed for many people who wouldn’t be able access it otherwise. This free nail trimming service is being run by volunteers twice a month.

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center will hold a free birdwatching workshop at 10 a.m.

The St. John High School Chapter of the National Honor Society Inducted five new members on Feb 27, 2022.

Barclay College students and community members from the area are working hard to put the finishing touches on a special play production set to premiere the first week of April. One teacher, local farm wife and former Barclay student, Kadie Clark, is in the midst of all the preparations, dedicated to bringing her best to ever part of the show.

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so it is time to think about getting seed potatoes in the ground. Actually, any time from mid- to late-March is fine for potato planting. We may have to plant later this year if soil remains wet.

PRATT – More than 4,500 birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and mollusks are considered nongame species in Kansas – species that are not trapped, fished, or hunted. Collectively, nongame wildlife makes up more than 99 percent of all species in the state. Through tax-deductible donations to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park’s (KDWP) Chickadee Checkoff program, individuals can support these species through nongame wildlife research, habitat enhancements and restorations, educational projects and more.