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Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, was recently awarded a $1000 grant from Midwest Energy, Inc. The grant will be used in DSNWK’s Kid-Link program to purchase books and evaluation items for families and children as they reach developmental milestones.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the local FSA county office or postmarked by December 7.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, November 23, are as follows: Monday—Smothered chicken, mashed potatoes, Scandavavian blend vegetables, bread, emerald pears. Tuesday—Ground beef vegetable soup, cottage cheese, crackers, tropical fruit.

The members and guests braved a windy Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, to worship together at the Methodist Church. Pastor Michelle Byerly gave her sermon entitled, “The Kingdom of Heaven is Like: Talents We Risk Sharing.” Scripture was Matthew 25: 14-30.

Dwight and Marly (Jones) Denio were united in marriage at the Plainville Christian Church on November 28th, 1970. After their union in marriage, they resided in rural Rooks County for 22 years.

ROQUE GARCIA was presented with a KU pullover from the Appraiser’s Office at his retirement party held on Friday, October 30th. Garcia was employed as the Rooks County Courthouse’s custodian for the past twelve years. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Cundiff)

The menus for the week beginning Monday, November 16, are as follows: Monday—Swiss steak, rice, green beans, bread, peaches. Tuesday—Roast turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, cranberry salad. Wednesday—Chili, fivecup salad, crackers, cinnamon roll.

The Congregational Church is hosting Stockton’s first ever Operation Christmas Child Collection Site at 305 North Spruce. “In the midst of the pandemic, the needs are greater than ever before,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse.

Week of November 16 Breakfast Monday—Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Pop-Tart, fruit, juice, milk.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary, competitive conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers who face threats to soil, water, air, plants, and related natural resources on their land.