And So They Say
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Amber Muir (After enjoying the KMEA Music Concert in Hays on Saturday, November 2nd): “It’s just amazing to hear what the music students can accomplish in just a few hours of practicing. I drove the second van to the event so I got to hear all the practicing. I really enjoyed the director for the junior high choir from Lawrence. He really got them engaged. I’d have to say, the Jazz Band was my favorite though. The guys that came from Kansas Wesleyan were very impressive. And the director was very animated and really has a passion for his craft!”
Frederick Baughman at the Halloween Parade
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son of JD and Lyndsey Baughman, enjoyed trick-ortreating down Stockton’s Main Street on Halloween..
Kansas Cold Weather Rule took effect Nov. 1
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The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, began Friday, November 1, and will remain in effect through March 31.
Area fall harvest update
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The fall harvest has slowed down due to the steady rain on Monday, November 4th, and the anticipation of some more much-needed moisture in the forecast for later this week, but no one is complaining if it takes an extra week or two to close out the books for this season.
KCC warns consumers to beware of electric savings scam
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The Kansas Corporation Commission has received a report that an individual claiming to be working with the KCC is calling utility customers and offering a 30% discount on their electric bills. Based on what has been reported, the caller asks about Medicare or Medicaid eligibility, then asks for a credit card so the refund can be applied.
Thank You!
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We would like to thank everyone for their concern, prayers, phone calls, text messages, food, cards, and many acts of kindness. Pat had great family and friends and we have appreciated everything.—Lorna Thayer, Andy and Missy Saaranen and boys, Aaron and Lauren Thayer and Family, Clay Thayer and Family, and Kathleen and Anthony Kuhlmann and Family p
Rooks County Historical Society
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The Rooks County Historical Society held its monthly meeting on Sunday, October 20th, 2024. Seven members and five board members were present. The next two big events will be the Haunted Museum, presented by the Motion Dance Company, and a soup supper put on by the Hobart Homemakers FCE on Saturday, October 26th, at the Museum. Grants from Midwest Energy and Heartland for outside lighting, and from Cottonwood Falls for events such as the Cowboy Poetry were discussed. Fire alarms were briefly discussed and tabled for another meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.—Sent In by secretary Diane Keirns
Commissioners to meet with Smithfield representatives
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At the Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, October 22nd, the commissioners confirmed a meeting with Smithfield Farms representatives for Tuesday, October 29th, in the courtroom to accommodate the public.
