05 Dec 1912: Statistics show that Rooks county has produced in 1912, 2,760,608 bushels of wheat. Only four counties—Pratt, Reno, Kiowa and Ford—have produced more. In corn, Rooks has produced 1,536,575 bushels, and there are 44 counties that are ahead of her. Reno is the banner wheat county with 3,781,436 bushels, and Smith is the banner corn county with 6,293,033 bushels. Figuring corn at 75 cents per bushel, this years crop will amount to $233.50 per capita for the county.

SECULAR. That largely describes the world's emphasis during the Christmas season.

The regular monthly meeting of Crossroads Quilt Guild was held on Monday, November 21st, 2022 at Stitch and Chatter with 14 members and one guest present. Hostesses were Bertha McGann, Terrii Collins, Jennifer Guffey, and Terry Weis. A motion was made by Arlene Stramel to accept last month’s minutes and seconded by Terri Collins. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was given by Diane Maddy. A motion made by Jennifer Guffey to accept the report, was seconded by Arlene Stramel: Motion carried. Sew Days had eight attending in Plainville and ten attending in Stockton. The next Sew Days are December 10th in Stockton and December 14th in Plainville. During Old Business Betty Bedore did a good job setting up our items for sale in the Christmas boutique area in Stitch and Chatter. No news to report regarding our flawed t-shirts. Under New Business a discussion was held regarding a bus trip to Missouri Star next year. No decision was made. The committee for the quilt show in 2023 will be Connie Hasselhorst, Idona Duncan, Linda Stamper and Nicole Ganoung. Pam Ruff presented a program on tips for quilting and what the judges tend to look for. The next meeting will be January 16th, 2023 and hostesses will be the officers. A motion was made by Kenda Ross to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Nikki Meistrell. Motion carried.—Sent in by secretary Linda Gardner

The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 7:20 p.m. Council members present were Bill Dibble, Kate Terry and Thomas Yakish. Charles O’Neill was absent from the meeting.

A lot of people think that God has given them a tough life, whereas others are having an easy life. They may feel they suffer far more than others. But this is simply not the case. Everyone has their own share of struggles, but the Lord has promised to be with us and deliver us from all our troubles.

At the annual Sigma Phi ESA Christmas Luncheon, which was held at Stockton City Hall on Sunday, December 4th, the raffle winners were announced at the end of the event. Winners were Shirlee Muir, who won a craft item; Karen Joslyn, who won the $50.00 Chamber Check; and Luke Kriley, won the $50.00 Nova Theatre pass. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s event!

I would like to thank my friends and relatives for the cards, gifts, flowers and food I received for my birthday. A special thanks to my family for the 90th birthday party on Saturday, December 3rd, at the Senior Center in Stockton.— Betty Cadoret p.

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The KMEA High School Honor Band, High School Honor Choir and Elementary Honor Choir held their Convention II Concert at Fort Hays State University on Saturday, December 3rd with Stockton being represented in the choirs at both the elementary and high school level.