Thank you to my family and friends who, with your various acts of kindness, helped make my 90th birthday special. It was a beautiful day, and a joy to see and visit with you all. The memories made will last the rest of my lifetime. I am very blessed.—Wilma Turnbull 53c

The Nova Theatre in Stockton will show the movie “Sound of Freedom” (rated PG-13) this weekend during its regular show times at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28th; Saturday, July 29th; and Sunday, July 30th.

The Nova Theatre’s next FREE summer movie is Wednesday, August 2nd, at 1:00 p.m. The movie is “Curious George,” rated PG.

Saddle up and get ready to “stirrup” some fun at this year’s Graham County Fair (July 28th through August 2nd) and Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo (July 31st through August 2nd). Some of the things to see and do at this year’s Fair include a Corn Hole Tournament, livestock judging and auction, 4-H and Open Class Livestock Show, a Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, an inflatable carnival (one night only), a downtown parade, a free BBQ, kids’ carnival games, and free live music every night provided by Steven Bankey and the Flatland Band, Crutch Pedal, and Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations (Check out times and dates for when each band performs).

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The Motion Dance Company Competition Team is selling Colorado peaches for a fundraiser. Please order by Friday, July 28th, by contacting Payton Keller at 785-656-4092.

Come in and check out our new Graphic Novel section of our library! New books for adults are: • “Fort Misery” by William W. Johnstone • “Light the Fire” by Lane Walker • “Flawless” by Jan Moran • “Beauty Mark” by Jan Moran • “Runway” by Jan Moran • “Essence” by Jan Moran • “Style” by Jan Moran • “Sparkle” by Jan Moran New books for kids/ Teens/All Readers Graphic Novels include the following: • “Quiet on Set” by Kevin Miller • “Snowbound” by Kevin Miller • “The Great Grain Elevator Incident” by Kevin Miller • “The Water War” by Kevin Miller • “Unlimited” by Kevin Miller • “Up the Creek” by Kevin Miller Your library staff, Chris Sander, Crystal Dunlap, Beth Hazen & Jaxon Dunlap.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started field surveys for proposed improvements on two bridges located on U.S. 36 in Phillips County.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) issued their latest public health advisory update on Friday, July 14, due to blue-green algae. Webster Lake (Reservoir), which has been in a “Warning Advisory” for blue-green algae for nearly two months, has now been lifted.

(The following article is from the unapproved June 12th Woodston City Council regular minutes.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, June 12th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Kate Terry, Thomas Yakish, Bill Dibble, and Charles O’Neill.