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JAYANA (LEFT) AND JALIA (RIGHT) CREIGHTON were very successful at the Rooks County Free Fair Dog Show held the first week of August.

JAYANA CREIGHTON received a Blue ribbon on her chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, a Blue ribbon on her cream cheese brownies, and a Purple ribbon on her banana bread at this year’s Rooks County Free Fair. Good job, Jayana! (Courtesy photo)

JALIA CREIGHTON received a Blue ribbon on her brownies, a Red ribbon on her zucchini bread, and a Purple State Fair ribbon on her chocolate coconut bars, which she got to enter in the State Fair. Way to go, Jalia! (Courtesy photo)

The menus for the week beginning Monday, August 31, are as follows: Monday—Polish sausage with kraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, rosy pears. Tuesday—Chicken ala king, mixed vegetables, pineapple, biscuit, cookie.

The Labor Day holiday is a time of celebration and marks the achievements of the labor movement and the unofficial end of summer. It’s traditionally celebrated with barbecues, outdoor recreation and road trips. But all too often, this travel brings tragedy for those involved in traffic crashes.

Once again, families met to hold the Annual Jerby Family Reunion on August 16, 2020, at the Senior Center in Phillipsburg. With COVID-19 still making it dangerous for families to meet, several members risked meeting and joined others for a great meal.

2020 SHS GRADUATE SHELBY BOND sports her “Stockton Class of 2020” facemask prior to Commencement in July..

Roy Orr & Geraldine Vohs were united in marriage on August 11, 1960 at St. Aloysius Church in Osborne, KS. Please join us in a Card Shower to honor our parents. Cards can be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Orr, 8082 State

PARKER KROB OF STOCKTON (left) won this year’s Rooks County Men’s Association Golf Tournament held August 14 & 15 at Rooks County Golf Course after shooting an impressive 4 under 136 for the tournament. Kelly Stewart, right, last year’s winner, presented Parker with the trophy.