Come in and check us out! New titles in the library for children are: • “Pete the Cat Super Pete” by Kimberly and James Dean • “Pup on the Run” by Elle Stephens • “The Bug in the Bog” by Jonathan Fenske • “Spooky Helps Danny Tell the Truth” by Caryn Rivadeneira • “When Lightning Strikes” by Katie Peters • “Diego Chase, Second Base” by Katy Duffield • “Barbie Princess Adventure” by Elle Stephens • “Pumpkin Patch” by Adeline Zimmerman • “A Windy Day” by Margo Gates • “Welcome to Wheelford” by Annie Auerbach • “Tiki the Cockatoo” by • “Helping Mayor Patty” by Fran Manushkin • “Open Wide, Katie!” by Fran Manushkin • “Mr. Patel Builds” by Fran Manushkin • “Noodle Helps Gabriel Say Goodbye” by Caryn Rivadeneira • “Hospitals” by J.P.

LIFE IS BRIEF. Here it is the end of June and wheat harvest again though it seems like they just finished last year's. It must be an age thing, but life certainly is passing by quickly. This is nothing new, though, seeing we find several "brevity of life" comments in the Bible. The oldest one was spoken over 4,000 years ago by Job, who said, "My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle" (7:6). Some 500+ years later, Moses spoke of time in relation to God's eternality, when he said, "For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night" (Psalm 90:4). However, in contrast, Moses pointed out our finiteness, saying, "The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away" (90:10). Not exactly the most uplifting, but it does serve as a reality check. It was Jesus' halfbrother, James, who asked, "For what is your life?" (in other words, to what can life be compared) to which he answered, "It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away" (James 4:14). Indeed, every funeral reminds us of life's brevity. Thankfully, for those of us whose hearts the Lord has touched and transformed for His glory, we understand that life is brief, but we also know an eternity with God awaits. He therefore exhorts us to make the most of this life. Moses requested of God, "So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12). And Solomon exhorted, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going" (Ecc. 9:10). One of my favorite quotes is by an old, Scottish preacher, Horatius Bonar, who said, "Tis not for man to trifle, life is brief, And sin is here." Lord, help us to live each of our brief days for your eternal glory!

Susan D. McFarland Rooks County Museum Coordinator There were a few Civil War veterans who lived most of their adult lives elsewhere and came to Rooks County after they “retired” from their primary adult occupation.

(This article about the Goode Castle is from the September 23rd, 1962 Salina Journal as written by June Van Dyke. Bill Skinner sent the Sentinel the article for the public to read.) The wild prairie wind whistles about the remains of an English castle standing forlornly upon a barren hill west of Stockton.

Driving through Cawker City this past Tuesday, June 15, I stopped at an interesting shop called, “Eyegores’ Odditorium and Museum.” The owner Matt Alford, came from Richmond, Va., searching for a cheaper place to live. He expressed his opinion of the area believing the growth in tourism will just increase because of the Glen Elder Lake and area attractions. The shop had amusing and interesting things and would make a great day-trip for kids to visit. One wall has “rearends” of all kinds of animals. An old sign reads, “Warning, unattended children will be sold to the circus.” The place is open on weekends. Channel 12 News, Wichita, is to come for an interview.

Betty Cadoret: “I can’t believe I have been a Senior Companion for 25 years!”.

THANK YOU! Thank you to all that sent flowers, cards, memorials, gifts, food and for your visits and prayers. Your thoughts will always be remembered.—The families of Dean Strutt p..