How to Tell Poison Ivy and Virginia Creeper Apart in the Winter During the growing season, these plants are easy to tell apart as Virginia Creeper has five-leaflets per leaf and Poison Ivy has three. However, during the winter, distinguishing between the two vines can be more difficult as the leaves have dropped.
The USD 382 Board of Education met in a regular session on January 10 to discuss various news and business. The meeting was kicked off with a motion that appointed Bill Bergner to serve as the Board President. Donna Hoener-Queal was also elected Vice President. Both motions were passed 6-0.
Workspace 311 is a downtown office space located at 311 N. Broadway in St. John. As an initiative of the Stafford County Economic Development organization, this building offers workspace for people with online jobs or to search for jobs in the area. This gives people opportunity to explore careers, schooling, and even more.
Members of the Golden Valley 4-H Club met December 12 for their monthly meeting at the Iuka City Hall. It was a joint meeting with the Preston 4-H Club and activities included officer training, Christmas caroling around Iuka and sharing Christmas cookies and hot cocoa.
At the January 10 meeting of the Pratt County Commission, Heather Morgan, Pratt County Economic Development Consultant, discussed the potential for Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be used for the purchase of a new communication tower to be placed at the site of the new Pratt County Public Safety Center. The estimate for the tower itself, exclusive of delivery, concrete, and labor is $34,855. Commissioners unanimously approved using ARPA funds to cover the purchase.
L. J. & J. Automotive is a family-owned business, operated by Lawrence Gillespie. L. J. & J. is located approximately two miles north of St. John on US Highway 281. The 51- year-old business was established in 1971 in the town of St. John. The services offered include towing, mechanic work, agriculture work, and also custom exhaust bending. The company has three employees. Todd Gillespie, son of Lawrence Gillespie, is the lead mechanic.
Under advisement from the Kiowa County Health Department the Kiowa County Senior Center Board of Directors plans that the center will be closed to dining in and all activities this coming week. Meals on Wheels will run as normal, and any senior who wants to pick up a meal is welcome to do so, but please call 620-723- 2288 to let Kari know. Meals to pick up will be available after 11:30 at the south entrance.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Most would agree that watching a new life enter the world is a pretty amazing experience — whether that is a human or an animal.
WICHITA – TICKETS ON SALE NOW Jurassic Quest coming to Wichita March 4-6, tickets on sale now WICHITA, Kansas (January 17, 2022) – The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! The nation’s largest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to delight Wichita-area families when Jurassic Quest® heads indoors at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center March 4-6. Jurassic Quest is one of the first indoor family edutainment shows to re-launch since March 2020 due to the pandemic and will visit Amarillo with its most beloved and unique indoor experiences for the whole family including life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, photo opportunities, and more.
South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) is excited to offer nearly 40 scholarships to its seven-county service area. New this year, the Foundation will be accepting all applications on an online portal, which will allow students to sub- mit a universal application and then apply for each individual scholarship as eligible. A complete list of guidelines and applications for each opportunity can be found online at www.sccfks.org. SCCF is a nonprofit organization that serves Barber, Comanche, Kingman, Kiowa, Pratt, Rice, and Stafford Counties. In 2021, SCCF awarded nearly $75,000 in scholarships. Please contact SCCF with questions at (620) 672-7929 or email sccf@sccfks.org.