The Farmers Union Elevator is expecting test cutting of this year’s wheat harvest to begin any time. According to manager Deb Miller, the 2021 harvest looks good and is expected to be better than last year’s crop. The National Agricultural Statistics Service

I need to make a correction from last week’s news. Louise Smith was a Bartlett and not a Gravenhorst and a cousin of Georgia (Gravenhorst) Noble. Aneta Noble Boyle, of Wilson, gave me a mini-family history of her family.

(The following article is taken from the unapproved minutes of May 10th Woodston City Council regular meeting.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, May 10th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Bill Dibble, Judy Turnbull, Caroline Manis, April Yakish and Annette Paulson.

June is Wound Care Awareness Month, established to recognize the challenges experienced by individuals whose lives are affected daily by chronic wounds and to bring awareness to the general public of the support given by wound specialists.

Erny Kee: “We have had a Butler Reunion every year since 1953.”.

New titles in the Library for adults are: • “Sunflower Sisters” by Martha Hall Kelly • “Golden Girl” by Elin Hilderbrand • “Murder on Wall Street” by Victoria Thompson • “The Dog Who Knew Too Much” by Krista Davis • “A Cowboy Kind of Love” by Donna Grant New titles in the library for children are: • “Amy Meets Her Stepsister” Critter Club book by Callie Barkley • “Ellie’s Lovely Idea” Critter Club book by Callie Barkley • “Sparky Helps Mary Make New Friends” by Caryn Rivadeneira • “Farah Rocks Summer Break” by Susan Muaddi Darraj • “Apple and Annie, the Hamster Duo” by Debbi Michiko Florence • “Roo the Rabbit” by Debbi Michiko Florence • “Tennis Triumph” by Jake Maddox • “Golden Girl the Chicken” by Lisa Mullarkey • “Sweet Pea the Sheep” by Lisa Mullarkey • “Good Morning, Farmer Carmen!” by Fran Manushkin • “Ava Kane, In the Lane” by Katy Duffield • “Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn’s Missing Colors” by Kimberly and James Dean • “Hiding from Lightning” by Margo Gates • “Interrupting Cow and the Chicken Crossing the Road” by Jane Yolen • “Rocket Loves Hideand-Seek” by Elle Stephens • “Nurse Kenji Rules” by Fran Manushkin • “Firefighter Kayla” by Fran Manushkin • “Tacos” by Joanne Mattern • “Ice Cream” by Christina Leaf • “Doughnuts” by Joanne Mattern • “Ducks on the Farm” by Bizzy Harris.

A TALL ORDER. I don't know of any man who goes around crowing of being the best dad in the world. We all fall short. Exceedingly so, at times. That's just the honest truth. However, it could be worse. God could have chosen to not give us children to rear for Him. How thankful I am for God's amazing grace in giving two amazing boys to such an amazingly unworthy dad! The good news, though, is that God has given us in his Word the instruction of how to be the best we can be, despite our failures. Do you long to be a better dad (or mom for that matter)? One of the many keys to best parenting is found in God's exhortation to Israel when He said, "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength" (Deut. 6:5). That's a tall order! I absolutely do deeply love my wife and our boys. But that's not the foundation to being the dad, or husband, that God wants me to be. Not even close. No, the real bedrock understructure to being a Godblessed dad is loving Him. Completely. Wholeheartedly. Unreservedly. In fact, Jesus quoted this verse and then stated, "This is the first and great commandment" (Matt. 22:38). In reality, loving God so committedly is impossible outside of His empowering grace through His indwelling Holy Spirit. No human effort on my part could ever bring about such love toward God. So the first step to earning the ribbon for being "the Best Dad" (I can be) is loving God. But it also requires me to love His Word, for God also told Israel, "And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart" (Deut. 6:6). God's Word in my heart! Another tall order! Yet seemingly more doable than the first. But being "Best Dad" requires me to also live out the Word by teaching God's Word to our boys (even as adults) as I sit in the house, walk down the road, before bedtime, and when getting up in the morning (Deut. 6:7). Lord, help us dads to so love you!

You may be familiar with the well-known hymn, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. The hymn describes the joy, peace, and security the author, Elisha Hoffman, felt when leaning on the promises of God. If you assessed your foundation today, would you have those feelings?

Charles Alexander Brown was born 27 April 1846 in Troy, New York. At some point, his family moved to Missouri (date unknown), and when he was 16, Charles joined the 4th Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry in April 1862 at St. Joseph. The regiment was mustered into federal service at Kansas City in May. They were outfitted and trained at Kansas City until August when they were sent to the District of Southwest Missouri to help drive Confederate troops into Arkansas. They returned to Springfield, Missouri, in December and remained there for a month. They were assigned to guard the Missouri Pacific Railroad in central Missouri until October 1864 and engaged in skirmishes with Confederate troops at several towns, including Jefferson City, Tipton, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Waverly, Sibley, Marshall, Boonville, Arrow Rock, Blackwater, and others.

The Crossroads Quilt Guild monthly meeting was brought to order on Monday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. with food provided by Terrii Collins and Jennifer Guffey. Motion made by Stephanie Hart and seconded by Lynda Falley to accept the minutes as printed. Motion passed. Roll Call was taken and answered by 25 members with Show and Tell from those who had completed projects to show off. The Treasurer’s Report was given by Diane Maddy. There were no bills to present. The Sew Day Report had seven for Plainville and six for Stockton. The next Sew Days are June 9th in Plainville, and June 12th in Stockton. Under Old Business, T-Shirts! They have arrived and were handed out to those who had ordered them. Baby panels were discussed as what to do with them when we have them com-pleted. It was discussed that we give to the Sheriff’s Office (Jana Slansky); local police (Karen McCune); EMTs (Diane Maddy); Highway Patrol (Arlene Stramel); CASA (Janice Miller); and the Rooks County Health Center (Linda Gilbert) to give out when they come across a child in a situation where needed. Named ladies will contact each association to see if they are willing to take the quilts. Under New Business KIDS Day was set for June 1st, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for kids K-6 to come in and make table runners. Susan Gartrell offered to help out. During Committee Reports Betty Bedore asked if there was a deadline as to when the Opportunity Quilt needs to be done. It is to be completed as soon as possible so we can start selling tickets. A motion made by Kenda Ross to adjourn and was seconded by Stephanie Hart and approved. During Announcements it was noted to anyone doing the Hunter Star Class on June 25th and 26th, they need to pick out and purchase their fabric at Stitch and Chatter so Connie Haselhorst can cut the pieces. The June presentation is going to be from Amanda Legleiter of Chroma Quilts in Hays. The Door Prize, brought by Darlena Dinkle, was won by Joyce Schmitz. The Fat Quarters were won by Lynda Falley. Next month’s Fat Quarter pattern is Flags. The June monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 21st. Hostesses for the June meeting are Betty Bedore and Diane Maddy. The Program was given by Arlene Stramel on how to “Quilt As You Go.”—Sent In by Secretary Terrii Collins