Opinion

Body Kansas is a beautiful state, full of wonderful places to explore and people to meet. But during election season it is easy to become distracted and forget the good that is in front of us. Endless negativity can cause us to forget that we have much to be proud of.

Body The prisoner was a woman, unusual in 19th century America. And the fine was large for that day—$100.00 plus court costs. After being held for quite some time in a New York jail, the prisoner finally had her day in court.

Body THIS AND THAT * Actress Angela Lansbury passed away a few weeks ago. I really love watching her in the TV series “Murder She Wrote.” Also, she was a wonderful Mrs. Potts in the movie “Beauty and the Beast.” (I have a china Mrs. Potts bank that I bought at Smith’s many years ago.

Body Several years ago, I believe it was the fall of 2019 b.c. (before covid), one of the keynote speakers at the Kansas Housing annual conference was an author by the name of Sarah Smarsh.

Body HALLOWEEN JOKES * If you haven’t already, it’s time to release the Reese’s Peanut butter Pumpkins! * What do you call a witch’s garage? A broom closet. * What kind of food would you find on a haunted beach? A sand-witch! * What was the witch’s favorite subject in school? Spelling.

Body Onomatopoeia! My what a word!

Body PUMPKIN PATCH FUN If you missed the Stockton Pumpkin Patch this year on the first weekend of October, then you missed out on a lot of good old family fun! I am probably the event’s number one cheerleader since you all know how much I LOVE Fall, so I am going to brag it up!

Body There’s a little word that gets overused in some circles, and just hearing it can drive me a bit over the edge. Like, you know what I mean? You know, like, really?

Body GOBLIN’S GLORY MEMORIES When the moon is full and the witches fly the Stockton FFA members prepare for the annual Goblin’s Glory! Members set up booths and conduct a variety of games with the format not changing since its inception.

Body __ It has been fun here in Stockton City watching an artist put paint to the bare wall on the southeast corner of U.S. 183 and 24. As of Friday, Sept.