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Fourteen ventured to Cedar Christian Church on Sunday to hear Rev. Lyle Miller’s Mother’s Day message. Safe distancing, masks and even gloves were practiced. Peggy Mullen read “A Mother’s Life Journey.”

WELL, DUH! That pretty much sums up much of the Bible, but especially the book of Lamentations. How often must God warn about the consequences of sin before people sit up and listen?

The menus for the week beginning Monday, May 18, are as follows: Monday—Smothered steak, mashed potatoes, corn, bread, apricots. Tuesday—Taco salad, rice, chips, ambrosia salad. Wednesday—Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots, bread, mandarin oranges.

No, they can’t open the doors to the public just yet to show those blockbuster movies, but the Nova Theatre can sell you some of its delicious buttery popcorn, pop and candy concessions for a family movie night at home!

Bad times have a way of bringing out the best in people. As we go through this difficult time in the United States and around the world, you see story after story of people stepping up to do good and to help others. And we should. It is what we are called to do.

TEACH ME. John Brown was born in Scotland in 1722. He was orphaned as a boy. His dad, a dirt-poor, humble weaver, yet strong Christian, died when he was just 11. His mom died soon thereafter.

(The following article is taken from the unapproved minutes of the March 24th Rooks County Health Center Board of Directors regular monthly meeting.)

Even though the 2020 Stockton High School Commencement exercises had to be delayed due to the coronavirus, the Sentinel had planned to run its graduation feature on schedule, which would be this week.

The Stockton Citywide Cleanup Week has been set for Monday, May 18th through Friday, May 22nd.

(The following article is taken from the approved minutes of the annual Rooks County Health Center meeting held on May 3rd, 2019. The minutes were approved at this year’s annual meeting held on May 1st, 2020.)