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Body SANDER CHRISTMAS ENJOYED—Del and Rita Sander of Stockton enjoyed having most of their family together for this Christmas photo. Pictured, front row, from left: Jordyn Sander, Gracie Kerns, and Dayton Wallace.

Body STOCKTON TEACHER ERICA DRYDEN reached a milestone this past May when she reached her 25th year in education. The Stockton Grade School staff has a long tradition of honoring their teachers, and they recognized Dryden this week by presenting her with a golden bell and plaque.

Body The Stockton Main Street businesses were treated to some caroling from the SJHS vocal music class and teacher Megan Reiner on Thursday, December 17th. The Stockton Sentinel enjoyed listening to the students’ rendition of “Frosty The Snowman.”

Body LAST WEEK’S WEATHER: Last Sunday the temperature got close to the 50-degree mark with sunny skies. Monday the highs were in the upper 30s with southeast winds blowing at 21 mph.

Body Governor Laura Kelly announced December 15 Rooks County has been selected to receive funding as part of the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program (KLBIP).

Body Richelle and Jorge Villalta, Colorado Springs, Colo., are happy to annouce the birth of their 1st child, Mila Vi. (pronounced Mee-Lah) Mila was born November 21st at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs. She weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Body At the Tuesday meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on December 15th, health nurse Lori Eichman gave the commissioners an update on the COVID-19 numbers for the County.

Body As the first of the COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) continues to support members through the pandemic by covering the cost of COVID-19 treatment and vaccines.

Body “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). This Bible verse from John is both troubling and yet hopeful. None of us looks forward to trouble in our daily lives.