The Kansas Star Casino, through their solely-funded non-profit organization Kansas All-Star program, recently donated hundreds of brandnew coats, hats, gloves, sweaters, shoes, socks, and more to the Wellington Elementary Schools.
December is a busy month at the National Depression Glass Association Museum (NDGA) as they host their Tree-rific Christmas! Museum volunteers have decorated trees of all sizes and the public is encouraged to stop in and vote for their favorite. The winning decorator will receive a fabulous piece of glass! While you are in, check out the “Guess It”contest.
As they have done for more than 40 years, the “Bellaires” bell choir performed their Christmas concert last Sunday. The free concert opened with a Prelude on piano played by Megan Cook.
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U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids of eastern Kansas and Mark Alford of western Missouri secured U.S. House approval of legislation designed to make it easier for veterans to use federal resources to start a business after completing military service.
Plans are underway for the launch of the Wind Energy Technology program on the Sumner Campus this spring. The instructor, James Wood, has extensive industry experience and is excited about building a destination program here in South Central Kansas.
As the population of drivers aged 65 and older continues to grow, maintaining safe mobility is important. This week is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, which encourages seniors and their families to assess age-related changes and how best to remain safe on the road or choose other kinds of transportation.
It was finally Christmastime, the best time of the year. The houses were strung with tiny colored lights, their windows shining with the warm yellow glow only Christmas could bring. The scents of pine needles and hot cocoa mingled together, wafting through the air, and the sweet sounds of Christmas could be heard in the distance… Looking for ways to get in the Christmas spirit?
We have been stocking the shelves and making room for even more toys that are still coming in for the holiday. I wanted to take a few minutes to share a some of my favorites.