McHardie spent 27 years devoted to taking care of Perry
Pete McHardie was home last week listing some jobs around the house and starting to adjust to retirement after 27 years of employment with the city of Perry.
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Wonnell celebrates 25 years in speciality advertising business
by Dennis SharkeyMcLouth native Cheryl Wonnell has a lot to celebrate. Twenty-five years worth.In May Wonnell, who owns and operates her own business out of her Lawrence home, celebrated the 25th anniversary of her first day owning her own business. “I just decided this is what I want to do,” she said. Wonnell operates a [...]
Wellness center opens on Perry Plaza
When Dr. James Filberth, D.C., moved to Jefferson County with his wife after selling his Kansas City practice, he really wasn’t planning on starting another office. However, with the recent opening of the Perry Lake Chiropractic Wellness Center, it’s obvious he’s had a change of plans.
Grants improve District 11 fire equipment
Recently acquired grants have provided new equipment for both the District 11 fire department and the emergency medical services.
Communities strive to make home a better place
What do a skateboard park, Main Street Mural and neighborhood watch have in common? by Nancy B. Peterson K-State Research and Extension News Media Services The report is in, and enough to generate a WOW! In 2011, Kansas PRIDE communities reported contributing 94,263 volunteer hours toward community and economic development. “The estimated dollar value [...]
K-State vet, livestock specialist discuss swine gestation stalls
Recent news that some major U.S. restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, will phase out buying of pork supplied by producers who use gestation stalls for pregnant sows has sparked conversation and concern among pork producers as well as consumers.
Kansas Wildlife Commission approves regulations
Early teal season dates, public land regulations highlight meeting KANSAS CITY — At a June 24 meeting in Kansas City, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission approved regulations dealing with hunting deer, migratory birds, and upland game, as well as hunting on public land. The following issues were addressed in regulations: Deer • [...]
Church’s role in disaster situations
by Carolyn Kaberline Approximately 35 people took part in basic disaster training held at the Perry United Methodist Church June 26. Conducted by Robilea Swindell, trainer with the Kansas East Conference of the United Methodist Church, the class focused both on the disaster response ministry of the church as well as steps that could be [...]
Drought-stricken pastures concern for cattle
Calf Deaths Attributed to Weed Toxicity A producer and a veterinarian in western Kansas recently called in the expertise from the Production Animal Field Investigation Unit with the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Kansas State University to help solve the mystery surrounding deaths of several calves on a drought-stricken ranch. Gregg Hanzlicek, director of the unit [...]
