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Terry Odle: “In my opinion, the two best things the Kansas Extension Service has done to promote agriculture over the last 50 years are: 1.) Promoting No-Till Farming since approximately 1980; 2.) Women managing the farm seminars. The 17th annual will be held February 9-11 in Manhattan.

A couple of months ago, we shared the story of three sisters in Atwood who are ages 100, 102 and 104. That story has definitely “gone viral,” and now, globally. As you can see (but probably not be able to read), the story was published in a Japanese newspaper.

FIVE OUT OF SIX STOCKTON FFA TEAM MEMBERS made it to the finals to place in the Top 12 at the Job Interview Contest held on Thursday, January 13th in Atwood.

A QUILT OF VALOR was made by Judy Russ (right) of Crossroads Quilt Guild and was presented to Christopher Kaba (left) on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Stockton Estates by Deb Niermeier..

Here is a question for you to begin the New Year: Have you given God permission to work in your life? So often we have expectations that if we just believe, good things will happen. The fact is, we need the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, and He is just waiting to be your Helper.

The family of Colleen Richardson is requesting a Card Shower in honor of her 95th birthday which is January 22, 2022. Cards may be sent to her at 1330 11 Rd, Stockton, KS 67669..

Dan Melton came Saturday afternoon to help haul cattle to milo stalks. Before the job was finished, it naturally became dark, and what fun and a bit dangerous it was loading and sorting black cows with flashlights! I am overjoyed to be hauling water once again.

One of these days, Royce Williams is going to become so rich and famous we will all be seeking his autograph. Royce and his cigar-box guitars were featured over the weekend on HaysPost in a story written by James Bell. Bell came up to Stockton to visit with Royce and photograph his unique guitars.

With the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17th, the Stockton Sentinel is asking for early copy and ads to be turned in by Friday, January 14th. Just a reminder, the Sentinel office will be open, but there is no mail delivery that day.

The City of Stockton approved the following building permits during 2021 as follows: Brian Mackey (119 North 3rd) for a fence; Kelly Desmarteau (323 North Cedar) for a carport; Delmar and Janice Hammond (721 North 9th) for a horse shelter and storage; Don Blair (620 North 1st) for a garage; Patti...