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KIMBERLY’S LITTLE HUTrestaurant came after many townsfolk stated that the town dies down later in the afternoon. After words of encouragement to pursue their dream from Shelby Cannon and Debbie Hobbs of Pearls & Curls, the Hannon’s decided to open up shop. “Girard is a ghost town after two in the afternoon, really no place to go at the night-time for something to eat,” said

Carl Hannon. “The price was right on the building so we decided to clean it up and open on up.” Previous experience in the food industry runs deep with Carl. Since the age of 14, Hannon has been cooking food. He’s owned three restaurants making Kimberly’s Little Hut the fourth. Specials include; Monday – meatloaf/mashed potatoes with brown gravy, Tuesday – baked chicken,

Wednesday – all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs, Thursday – chicken and noodles, Friday – stuffed pepper, Saturday – quarter pound chili dog. Also build your own sandwiches all day. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 is Kimberly’s Little Hut’s ribbon cutting presented by the Girard Chamber of Commerce.

Kimberly’s Little Hut owners Kimberly and Carl Cannon shown with their ‘first earned dollar’ as the business opened its doors Monday, Oct. 7. GIRARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Students in Marcia Gard’s 7th grade St. Paul Earth Science class has been studying Topography, which is the study of the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area. As a culmination activity, they built clay mountains and “sliced” elevations off of it with which they mapped the slices on a topography map. USD 505

Trade agreement between U.S. & Japan is a win for Kansas farmers

St Luke’s Circle #239 Daughters of Isabella meeting

St. Paul Earth Science topography

llMANHATTAN – On Oct. 8, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement applauding the president’s signing of the US-Japan Trade Agreement: “The trade agreement between the United States and Japan is a win for Kansas farmers and ranchers. Japan is the second largest export market for agricultural products from Kansas and this agreement will result in even greater market access for beef, wheat, sorghum and pork, and put American producers on a level playing field with our foreign competitors. It will also benefit Kansas dairy producers by expanding cheese exports, and will eliminate tariffs on certain types of ethanol. As farmers and ranchers continue to struggle with low commodity prices, we must continue to find new export opportunities for the food, fuel and fiber produced in Kansas. I commend President Trump, Ambassador Lighthizer and Ambassador Doud for their leadership in securing this much-needed victory for our producers.” The signing of the trade agreement comes after President Trump and Japanese President Shinzo Abe reached an agreement in principle in August, and then finalized negotiations on September 25. This signed, finalized agreement reduces tariffs on a wide range of agricultural and food products, as well as digital goods and software. This agreement covers roughly $55 billion in trade and is part of larger, ongoing negotiations between the two countries that spans a range of various industries and products.

llSeven officers and five members attended the October 8, 2019, meeting of St. Luke’s Circle #239, Daughters of Isabella, at St. Francis Hall in St. Paul. Linda DeGarmo, Regent presided at the meeting. The Spiritual reading “The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ” was read by Chancellor Lois Corn. Linda DeGarmo, Regent read the “Prayer for the Cross.” Mary Gilpin volunteered to send the meeting report to the newspapers in October in the absence of Scribe, Lois Carlson. Gilpin read the minutes of the September 2019 meeting. They were approved as read.

Regent Linda DeGarmo reported she sent the standing rule to the State Regent, they will then be sent to International, approved and sent back. A meeting will be held in Garden Plaines, Kansas on Nov. 10. If you are able to attend please let Linda know. St. Michael’s parish in Girard will be having Fall Bazaar on Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Jolene Born reported the August blood drive was successful going over the expected quota. The November meeting will begin at 6:30 with a trusties meeting. All members were reminded to bring their volunteer paperwork. It was discussed that the November meeting will

be a Pot Luck Dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. Marilyn Bradshaw made the motion with Judy Fager seconding. The Motion carried. The meeting will begin with the trustee meeting and end with the memorial service. Regent Linda reported the D of I scholarships are available. All members said the rosary lead by Mary Jean Zandler for the intentions of the ladies that may need our prayers. Chancellor Lois Corn lead the closing prayer.Mary Gilpin was named “Daughter of the Month” Marilyn Bradshaw, Lois Corn, Mary Alice Diskin. A Halloween party was enjoyed by all with snacks and games.

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Julie Spieth’s St. Paul Freshmen ELA students recently completed a technical writing unit in which they gave directions to build a trap based on a story The Most Dangerous Game. The students then spent this week with a hands-on project building a model trap with a provided box and basic craft supplies, all other items had to be supplied by the students. Traps will be judged on effectiveness, uniqueness, and overall design, with the top group receiving a prize. USD 505

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Arma City Council discusses lake in Westland AcresBY SAMANTHA GUY samantha@hometowngirard.com llThe Arma City Council discussed many issues regarding citizens and personnel at their regular meeting Monday, Oct. 7, including Westland Acres, new court costs and the community garden. The meeting was called to order with all council members present. Minutes from the previous meeting, the agenda, and Appropriations Ordinance #9 were approved. To start off the meeting under unfinished business, the council discussed and reviewed the substation proposal but ultimately tabled the issue until the next meeting due to the amount of information to be reviewed. Next, the council discussed what could be done out at Westland Acres. A construction company approached Councilman Dick Clelland about possibly buying some clay from the city, which would be harvested from within the western part of

Westland Acres. The tentative agreement presented by the company would include an approximately 10 acre lake being created in Westland Acres as well as road that would run behind Dollar General and move the sewer line that is in the middle of the property. No action was taken on the issue due to lack of engineering report and mapping. Next, the court clerk presented to the council that the Municipal Judge would like to increase court cost from $70 to $90. City attorney Rick Loffswold recommended that the council combine the court costs in with the adopting of the new Standard Traffic and Public Uniform Code Ordinances not to include DUIs that were approved. Librarian Brenda Banks told the council that the city community garden was going great and that the refrigerators for the two different food pantries had been ordered and would be delivered soon. The next meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Northeast Elementary School PTO hosted a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math.) night for students and the community where many activities were set up to encourage creativity and use of fine motor skills. USD 246

Northeast High School students in the SAFE program attended a training day activity hosted by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on how to perform seatbelt checks for their quarterly activity. USD 246

STEM nightSeatbelt checks