Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) Saturday, August 26, Bonita and Leo Oliva hosted a family dinner in honor of a visit of their cousin Don Tull and his finance Judy Matilla. The two moved her 26-yearold 'rescue' Paint horse, Shawnee, from near Marinette, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, to Joshua Tree, California.

Advisors Excel co-owners Cody Foster and David Callanan have purchased West Ridge Mall in Topeka and plan to use part of its current footprint as the company’s headquarters. The rest of the mall’s property at 1801 S.W. Wanamaker Road will be devoted to retail. The purchase was announced in a news release on Friday, September 8th.

Dale Anderson: “‘Confusion’ said that the sharpest thing in the world is an expulsion of gas because it can cut clear through your britches without tearing or cutting a hole in them.”.

Giving was the topic this week as Pastor Matt continued with a series on how we best use our time, our talents, and our treasures. Luke 6:38 says, “Give, and it will be given to you.” So why do so many have trouble giving?

WHERE IS GOD? There's no telling how many people throughout history have asked that question. Where was God when the fires were raging in Maui? Where has God been during our COVID years when well over one million have died? Or where was God when some six million Jews (His covenant people) were exterminated during WWII? And, for that matter, where was God as those two jets were hurled at the Twin Towers on 9/11? To be sure, the answer won't please everyone. But the answer is that God was in the same place He was 2,000 years ago as His Son, the Lord Jesus, was being flogged by a cat o' nine tails, having his beard plucked out, being spit on, being punched in the face, and then dying on the cross.

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to take action against hunger in every community including Rooks County. Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. For millions of people in America, a daily meal isn’t a choice between different dishes. It’s a choice between food and other crucial needs—like medicine, electricity, or childcare.

At the September 5th meeting of the Rooks County Commission, commissioner Tim Berland stated he had visited with Myron Keller of Keller Motor Company of Palco about a vehicle being considered for purchase for the noxious weed department. At the meeting, the commissioners discussed two available vehicles. They then called noxious weed supervisor Mike Klein. The commissioners informed Klein that they approved the purchase of the 2020 F250 steel flatbed pickup for the department for $43,000.00. It was noted that it is available now and is from a local vendor.

(The following article is from the unapproved August 14th Woodston City Council’s regular meeting minutes.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on August 14th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Kate Terry, Thomas Yakish, Bill Dibble, and Charles O’Neill.

The Hobart Homemakers FCE group met on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Stockton Church of Restoration. Susan G. was gone, so Janie led the meeting. We opened with the flag salute. Roll call was 'What activities did you sign up to do at the State Convention in October?' Six members answered it. The minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved.

Fort Hays State University sponsors two Ameri-Corps Seniors programs that provide opportunities for individuals aged 55 and older to give their time and talent to strengthen their communities. On August 23, 2023, Ameri-Corps Seniors volunteers serving as Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions from Phillips and Rooks Counties gathered at the Senior Center in Stockton for a monthly in-service meeting.