Living well - Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is your ticket to better health!

Our bodies are made for activity, but modern conveniences have caused us to become more inactive.  Physical inactivity can place our health at risk for many chronic diseases.

Here’s the good news!  We have something fun planned to get you up and moving!  The Stafford County Extension Office is starting the “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” program in St. John, beginning Feb. 2.

INSIGHT - Happy birthday Kansas

   This Jan. 29, our state will be 151 years old.  Kansas was admitted to the Union two and a half months before the beginning of the Civil War – one of our nation’s most terrible times.

One from the Road - Electronic wife

When I worked for Builders Transport in the mid 1980's, we had no cell phones. It wasn't a problem finding a pay phone in those days. I stopped at truck stop in  New Jersey one night.

USD 350 Chalkboard: Various projects from grants

In the last several months USD 350 has been fortunate to receive a number of grants for various projects.  Many thanks to Lisa Cornwell, USD350 school nurse, for her work in obtaining these grants.

Legal Talk: Diversion not for the mistake prone

What is a diversion agreement?

Living with dogs - As seen on TV, kinda

Every year along with her other holiday gift items, mom always includes a few stocking stuffers in the UPS box, items that often have the “As seen on TV,” logo emblazoned across the package.

One from the Road - Winter driving tips

A truck driver found himself in a snowstorm. He called his dispatcher and told him that he could not see the road to drive. The dispatcher asked him if he saw a snowplow? The driver said he had.

Living with Dogs - And then there were four

Like many of us during this time of the year, the youngest member of our farm family is having company for the holidays. I just hope yours is not eating stray socks or running through the house with the garland from the Christmas tree caught in her tail.

One from the road - Sometimes one string of lights is as good as a million

There's one benefit that truck drivers get that most people don't have. We get to see Christmas lights all across the country. Some of the time you have to say, WOW!

Legal Talk: Non-payment of fines could land you in jail

The advice of a good attorney can be expensive but an attorney’s knowledge can be priceless.

My Two Cents Worth - The Grinch that almost stole Christmas

I’ll admit it being bipolar, Christmas is not one of my happier times of the year. Matter-of-fact, where most have Santa outfits stashed away my Christmas attire is a green Grinch costume.

Living with dogs - End of the name game

The readers have spoken. And  surprisingly enough I decided to listen.

One from the road - Bad place for a dark car

I was in the middle of writing my public service announcement about winter driving. I then decided to write about Christmas lights. That all changed on Thanksgiving night.

USD 350 Chalkboard - USD 350 joins I-High, Internet high school online site

The Kansas State High School Activities Association released sub-state basketball tournament location assignments this past week.  St. John has been assigned to the Coldwater-South Central Sub-state.  This sub-state includes Ashland, LaCrosse, Macksville, Coldwater, and St. John.

Legal Talk: Class Action Lawsuit: Is it in your best interest?

The advice of a good attorney can be expensive but an attorney’s knowledge can be priceless.

USD 350 Chalkboard - District begins search for new superintendent

The Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is currently conducting a superintendent search for the St. John School District. 

One for the road - How about a sign that says accelerate ahead

One of the truck drivers that I had worked with for several years, decided to quit. Tumble Weed became  a police officer at his town near Medicne Lodge.

Living with dogs - Just call me Fred

The great name debate is almost over and the list of suggested names has been whittled down to the top five names.

See our poll section to cast your vote.

One from the road - The good, the bad, and the coffee breaks

You may think after the past couple of articles that I am against law enforcement officers. I am not . I am against law enforcement officers that abuse their authority and power.

Living with dogs - What's in a name?

We’ve had the new addition to the farm for almost two weeks now, and unlike most females I’ve had experience with after only two short weeks she is starting to listen.

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