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The meeting was called to order on Monday, April 19th, 2021 with Roll Call having 21 members answering roll and one guest. Show and Tell was presented during roll call.

Steve Reed and Stanley Reed both of Denver, Colo., and Jill Blackwill of Quinter are hosting a celebration in honor of their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary.

The Rooks County Commissioners signed a state disaster declaration for the County during the regular weekly meeting held on Tuesday, May 18th.

mon Lorenzo Tarbell Co. D, 76th New York Infantry Regiment Simon Lorenzo Tarbell was born on August 4, 1843, in East Freetown, Courtland County, New York.

The Stockton Academy was built by the Congregational Education Association in 1887. The Academy was an extension of the preparatory department of the Washburn College at Topeka, Kansas. The first year started on October 5th, 1887 with approximately 50 students.

Harry and Willardene Purdum returned home May 22nd after spending a week in Ruidoso, N.M. While it was an off season, ski season long since ended. The horse racing season will start on May 28th, but the impact of a pandemic was apparent.

We are so very grateful to all of you who have called, sent cards or prayers, shared food, donated to the memorial fund or sent flowers. Your kind gestures of sympathy and support have meant the world to us and will always be remembered.—The Family of Marilyn L. Ross p

Steve Reed and Stanley Reed both of Denver, Colo., and Jill Blackwill of Quinter are hosting a celebration in honor of their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary.