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Body SEEKING FIRST. In the ramp up to Christmas, many have their eyes fixated on that one "toy" that would especially satisfy—a new game console, TV, cellphone, set of dishes, etc. They long for that which they think will particularly scratch their itch.

Body The year 2020 has come to an end, and for most people, the end comes none too soon. It has been a very difficult year for so many.

Body COME IN AND CHECK US OUT!!!! NEW BOOKS FOR ADULTS ARE: • The Emma Griffin Mystery Series by A.J. Rivers.

Body The First Semester Principal’s Honor Roll, Regular Honor Roll, and Honorable Mention have been released for Stockton High School (Grades 8-12). The honor roll is compiled at the end of each semester.

Body THE CROODS: A NEW AGE Length of Movie: 1 Hour, 35 minutes; Rated PG REGULAR SHOWTIMES • Friday, Saturday & Monday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Body Many thanks to the Stockton Fire Department. Bless them and the Rooks County Sheriff’s Department in what they do every day, sacrificing their lives for us.—Love and gratitude, Sondra Folsom p..

Body There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office.

Body Doug and Lori Knipp of Damar would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Traci Knipp to Brett Sander, son of Henry and Christine Sander of Stockton. The couple were married on May 2, 2020 at the Knipp Family Farm in Damar, surrounded by close family.

Body The Woodston United Methodist Church had a Christmas Eve service. On Sunday, December 27, the Woodston United Methodist Church held a morning worship service.

Body Thankfully, the two fire calls the Stockton Fire Department answered over the Christmas weekend were taken care of quickly. The first call was on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th at 12:26 p.m.