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During the month of June, Stick Creek Kids Child Development Center in Wood River held an exciting art camp as part of their summer programming, engaging children in creative exploration and expression. The camp catered to both the older Eagles (public school age students) and the younger Bullfrogs (three and four year olds) and Dragonflies (four and five year olds), offering a diverse range of artistic activities.

On Thursday, June 27, a surprise birthday party was held for Wood River Senior Center Director Kila Turek with over 30 in attendance. Kila’s party also paid tribute to the fact that she does an outstanding job of bringing informational speakers and wonderful entertainment to the center for the seniors of the area. She also sponsors a birthday party each month at the senior center for those having a birthday or anniversary during that month. Kila furnishes homemade goodies every day at the center for all to enjoy and greets everyone with a big smile and hug. Even during her own party, Kila could be found serving coffee. She is considered a selfless servant and a special friend to all by all concerned and has done a tremendous job at the senior center. (–courtesy photo)

Renovation work to update the playground at Wood River Elementary is underway and will continue through the summer months despite being slowed occasionally by rainy weather. At a special meeting of the board of education held in late February, the board unanimously approved a plan to update the playground that would be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The plan also included the pouring of the rubber surfacing on the playground, fencing, drainage, and artificial field turf for the open field play area and updated equipment. (–photos by Steve Glenn)