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Joseph Ackley Co. I, 23rd Missouri Infantry Joseph Ackley is another Civil War veteran who came to Rooks County late in life.

Andrea Kay Dix of Stockton graduated from Emporia State University in May 2021. Dix earned a Master of Science degree in Instructional Specialist with a concentration in Elementary STEM..

The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m.

Webster Reservoir continues to be in a Active “Warning” Advisory for blue-green algae according to the latest report released Friday, July 9th, from the Kansas Depart-ment of Health and Environment.

OUR VICTORY. God gave a remarkable message to Israel in Exodus 29:45-46, saying, "I will dwell among the children of Israel and will be their God. And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them up out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them. I am the LORD their God.

The question of the week—where is your heart? God is saying, “Let me come in” and He wants your heart, but where IS your heart today? Pastor Brian used Galatians 4 and verses from Genesis to lead us this week in a discussion about our heart, our abilities, and God’s bigger plans for you.

The meeting was brought to order at 6:30 on Monday, June 21st, 2021. Roll Call was taken and answered by 21 members with some Show and Tell.

On Monday, July 5th, Dan Melton brought Steve’s Ford Ranger pickup back to the farm. Dan’s daughter, Daniele, and roommate, Catlin, had borrwed it but both recently purchased vehicles. Dan came to spend time digging musk thistle and also helped Terry Odle unload a couple tractors.

HALLE GORRELL OF TOPEKA, along with her parents, Josh and Robyn Gorrell, enjoyed spending the afternoon at the Stockton pool last month. Not only did she enjoy swimming but she also showed one of her dance moves off the high board. She is the granddaughter of Keith and Patty Chesney.

STOCKTON FFA OFFICERS (from left) Jolee Sterling, Coryn Hahn and Laci Green recently provided a welcome treat to the harvest crews coming into the Farmers Union Coop in Stockton. Those dumping their wheat were treated to a bag of cookies from the large box dellivered by the girls.