Community

“Be strong and courageous” is a phrase you will find in a number of places in the Bible, including three times in the first chapter of Joshua. As we explore Chapter 18 from The Story this week, we see one of the greatest examples of courage ever demonstrated, this one from the book of Daniel.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, June 8, are as follows: Monday—Pork cutlet, scalloped potatoes, peas, bread, pears. Tuesday—Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots, bread, pineapple. Wednesday—Taco burger with lettuce, cheese, tomato, refried beans, bun, tropical fruit.

In last week’s paper, the caption to the front page picture concerning Memorial Day should have said the VFW Post members posted the colors on the Avenue of Flags and at the memorial, not the Auxiliary ladies. The Auxiliary presented the wreaths.

WHILE AWAITING THE OPENING of the City of Stockton Swimming Pool, several of the lifeguards were assigned the duty of sweeping the sidewalks on Main Street. From left are: Tatum Hamilton, Chloe Plumer, Rylan Basart, Deyton Bedore and Justin Knoll.

The family of Gail Hoar would like to thank everyone who took time to help honor him with your presence, kind words, gifts of food and memorial donations. Your acts of kindness speak volumes about the kind of man he was.

As with most events this spring, things had a much different look than in previous years. Such was the case with this year’s Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) hosted by Rooks County E-Community and Economic Development.

The Rooks County Commissioners discussed the Spring Livestock

The Stockton PRIDE winners for the month of May are Mike and Connie Stithem (Residence) at 211 South Pine, and Lucky’s Speed Shop, owner Adam Bryant, (Business) at 603 South Main Street.

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award of $2,471.00 to go toward the purchase of a new Tympanometer for its Kid-Link program thanks to the support of the Smith County Community Foundation.