Last week, we talked about the extreme suffering that Job endured, yet in his strife, he remained faithful to God. He never blamed God for his troubles but worshipped God, saying, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” (Job 1:21) This week, we continued in the book of Job, looking at the next challenge that was faced at the hands of Satan. In Job 2:3, the Lord again tells Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? No one on earth likes him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.” Satan goes on to essentially ask God to let him do more. This time, Satan says, “Skin for skin! A man will give all he has for his own life. But stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face.”

WHAT IF. With the attack on Israel by Hamas and the designation of war, it's hard not to wonder about the end times. What if this is the beginning of the end of this age? Biblically, this age is the 'Church age,' which began when Jesus died on Calvary and ends when He returns to rule Earth for 1,000 years (the Millennial age). Concerning the end of this age, Jesus told his disciples, 'And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled, for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places' (Matt. 24:6-7).

Sondra Folsom: “I see where Dr. Sanchez worked in Denver at St. Joseph’s Hospital. It rang a bell because I was born there… and he is my doctor today!” Dale Anderson: “‘Confusion’ said that people who eat bugs must be buggy.”

The RCH Auxiliary has awarded the following Memorial Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024: Jeannine Blake, Plainville, $400, to attend NCKTC, Practical Nursing Program, she is employed by Redbud Village, Plainville.

The 39th annual Parade of Christmas Trees at the Stockton Public Library is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking of ideas and getting ready for this special holiday event. The Chamber asks for the town’s help to make this display successful by having organizations, businesses, classes, or individuals decorate a tree.

(The following article is from the unapproved September 11th Woodston City Council minutes, including the RNR and Budget Hearings.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, September 11th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., which started with the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Hearing. Mayor April Yakish called the RNR Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Rooks County Historical Society and Museum’s mission statement begins with a promise to “collect, preserve, and interpret the artifacts, writings and history.” The statement also includes preserving the culture of Rooks County. Culture is reflected not only through history, but through arts and literature. Upholding the Historical Society’s mission statement, for the next few months, the museum’s spotlight will showcase the arts and literature of Rooks County and Western Kansas.

Dale Anderson: “‘Confusion’ said flies are very intelligent creatures. When you get a fly swatter, they disappear…until you hang the swatter back up, that is.” Venita Cole, Ellinwood: “Just so you know, I think you all do a great job with the newspaper.” Barb Williams: “My mom, Philisene Probasco, has lived through two pandemics during her life-time.

There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the District Office. The agenda is as follows: Agenda • Call To Order: Pledge of Allegiance led by students • Additions or Deletions to the Agenda • Commmunications and Visitors • Approval of Consent Agenda: a.) Minutes Of Previous Meetings— September 11, 2023; b.) Clerk’s Report and Manifest of Bills; and c.) Petty Cash and Activity Account Reports • Policy Updates • Additions to the Agenda • Administrative Reports: a.) Mrs.