June 2— Stockton Tiger Rylan Basart was crowned state champion in the javelin with Kaelyn Means placing discus state runner- up. Glennace Mowry Kirn, Donald Eugene Bethel, Ruth Ann (Albright) O’Malley, Douglas Wayne Carmichael and Larry “Flash” Samuel Kuhlmann passed away.

First Place!

Five girls and six boys competed in the annual St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held at the Stockton High School gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, January 22nd at 1:00 p.m.

I expected to wake up Thursday morning, January 12, to rain or snow. Again no such luck. Maybe the best New Year’s resolution needs to be praying for moisture. Most popular resolutions deal with dieting and getting in better shape. A middle-aged woman decided to sign up for an exercise class. The receptionist told her to wear loose clothes to class. “Listen,” the woman said, “If I had any loose clothes, I wouldn’t be here”.

We walk this world together. As children of God, we are told to do a lot of things, but nothing is more important than to love others. Jesus brought us the light of the world, and he brought us new life. It is a life we are to share with others.

January 11, 2023 Mayzi Kay Ghumm January 11, 2023 Waylon and Wyatt Ghumm are excited to announce the arrival of their brother and sister, Walker Eugene and Mayzi Kay, on January 11th at Hays Medical Center. Walker weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Lincoln’s Life There are some events so tragic people think they will never forget. Then days pass.

The City of Stockton approved the following building permits during 2022 as follows: • Steve Hilbrink (418 South Second) for a shop building; • DarwinDix (710North Second) for a garage; • Leo Inglsbee (617 South Fourth) for a carport garage; • Lyle and Shelly Williams (3 Hillcrest Drive) for a chain link fence; Melissa Hemphill (506 South Elm) for a decorative open fence; Mark Billinger (120 South Foster) for a backyard fence; • Mott Steak & Chop (323 Main) for a building sign; • Ed Zimmerman (416 North Second) for a carport garage front; • Jeff Woodard (210 South Walnut) for a carport garage front and back; • Susanna Huntley (309 North Second) for a backyard fence extension; • Kester Auto Parts (406 South First) for a metal shed; • Robert Yost (203 North First) for a backyard fence and back porch; • Steve and Pat Cook (523 North Cypress) for a privacy fence; • Ed Foster (615 North Second) for a decorative fence; • Brendon Carlin (122 North Third) back fence extension; • Lyle and Shelly Williams (3 Hillcrest Drive) for a back garage; Dennis McNeal (315 North Cedar) for a sidewalk repair; • Steve Hilbrink (415 Main) for a sidewalk extension and repair; Shane Bridwell (415 Main) for a concrete slab; and Jed States (303 North Cypress) for a privacy fence..

The Stockton Fire Department responded to two calls on Friday, January 6th with the first one answered at 12:45 p.m. north of Highway 183 for what was thought to be a vehicle fire. It turned out to be just steam from a broken radiator hose with the volunteers fixing the hose at the scene. They were there for approximately one half hour.