The Farmers Union Elevator has taken in 353,000 bushels of milo; 149,000 bushels of corn and 26,000 bushels of soybeans as of Monday, November 7th. The Woodston Coop’s numbers are 239,000 bushels of milo; 158,000 bushels of corn; and 32,000 bushels of soybeans.

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas hosted its annual awards luncheon in Hays on October 18th. Awards were given throughout the afternoon to staff, persons served, and community members. The first awards were given to employees of DSNWK for their years of service. Those staff recognized and listed by location, were: Atwood : Neva Holub Hays: Annette Anschutz, Karli Beck, Carol Bedore, Joshua Bieker, Karen Edwards, Shae Jerome, Darcy Kaiser, Alison Krier, Wade Kruse, Tiara Lawson, Dilene Reinhardt, Lisa Raudis, Scott Stults, and Audrey Ummel Hill City: Dawn Bell Hoxie: Debbie Klaver Norton: Kylee Ford, Ward Grammon, and Bethany Wollard Russell: Rita Avila, Robin Barrett, Anita Gerhardt, and Samantha Rees

Recently, Stockton High School senior Addie Struckhoff was awarded a $500.00 SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) Scholarship for her zoom presentation in the SAFE Speaks Competition. SAFE is a free, student- led program for high school students focusing on peer-to-peer promotion of traffic safety.

The season openers for pheasant and quail are upon us and good prospects are in the offing as hunters enter the field. An article detailing those prospects was published in a recent article of the Sentinel.

In this year’s General Election there are two candidates running for the Republican ticket for the Rooks County Commissioner District #1 seat. They are incumbent Greg Balthazor (Independent) and Kayla Hilbrink (Republican).

The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, began Tuesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. With energy costs expected to rise this winter, the protections offered by the Cold Weather Rule could be more critical than ever in keeping individu-als and families safe and connected.

A small earthquake was recorded last Thursday, October 27, in southern Rooks County, the Kansas Geological Survey reported. The 2.3-magnitude quake was detected at 4:25 p.m.

As of Monday, October 31st, the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has taken in 132,000 bushels of corn, 281,000 bushels of milo and 25,200 bushes of soybeans. Woodston Coop has taken in 154,000 bushels of corn, 146,000 bushels of milo and 32,000 bushels of soybeans.

To our family and friends, thank you for all you did for Rusty and me. Thank you for spending time with us. Thank you for all your wonderful acts of kindness. Through this all, we have been blessed by God through you.—The Family of Russell (Rusty) Morgan 48c

Come in and check us out! New books for adults are: • “Embracing Her Heart” by Melissa Foster • “Anything for Love” by Melissa Foster • “Trials of Love” by Melissa Foster • “Wild Crazy Hearts” by Melissa Foster • “Making You Mine” by Melissa Foster • “Searching for Love” by Melissa Foster • “Hot for Love” by Melissa Foster • “Sweet Sexy Heart” by Melissa Foster • “It Starts with Us” by Colleen Hoover • “The Boys from Biloxi” by John Grisham New books for children are: • “Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie Thief” by Matthew Swanson • “Cornbread & Poppy Cordel • “No! Said Custard The Squirrel” by Sergio Ruzzier • “The Lodge That Beaver Built” by Randi Sonenshine • “Everything In It’s Place” by Pauline David- Sax Come in and try a new genre. Or, enjoy a cup of warm Java (yummy!) Your library staff, Chris Sander, Crystal Dunlap, Beth Hazen, & Jaxon Dunlap.