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SHS KAY Club hosts regional conference

The 42 members of the SHS KAY Club hosted the Area 4 Regional Conference on Tuesday, November 8th. The Stockton Club received the Gold award recognizing their student leadership and service to their school, community, nation and world for the 2021-2022 school year.
SOME OFTHE SHS KAY MEMBERS posed for a picture during the Area 4 Regional Conference that Stockton hosted on Tuesday, November 8th. Pictured are (from left): Delanee Bedore, Claire Plumer, Taigen Kerr, Cappi Hoeting, Addie Struckhoff and Ava Dix.

Stockton Junior High music students perform at Northwest KMEA Concert

Performing at the Northwest District KMEA Mini Convention I Concert on Saturday, November 5th were Stockton Junior High music vocalists Pierce Gray, Sierra Jackson, Christine Jurgens, Lincoln Keller, Camille Lowry, Brenna Odle, Mia Odle, Isaac Thayer and Shae Yohon as well as instrumentalists Lyric...
THE STOCKTON JUNIOR HIGH HONOR CHOIR posed for a picture at the KMEA Mini Concert on Saturday November 5th. They are (front row, from left): Camille Lowry, Mia Odle, Sierra Jackson; (back row, from left) Lincoln Keller, Pierce Gray and Brenna Odle. Not pictured: Shae Yohon, Isaac Thayer and Christine Jurgens.

The History Corner

History isn’t simply the study of famous people or important events. History can be found through dimensions and length. Measurements established both infrastructure and everyday transportation. The history of movement melts down to one simple measurement, 4 feet, 8½ inches.
THIS IS A PICTURE of the draft horse that stands sentinel outside of the Rooks County Historical Museum, a testament to the travel and work mode of the Kansas pioneers.

Reception & Card Shower

The family of Robert E. “Bob” McCall would like to invite you to a Come-&-Go Reception to help celebrate his 100th birthday, which is November 29.
Come-&-Go Reception for Bob McCall’s 100th Birthday

And So They Say

Many people: “We have really enjoyed looking at the collages Jean Lindsey made to commemorate Stockton’s 150th birthday anniversary.” Deanna Roach, Alton (When placing an ad): “Your paper is good, your ad layouts are good and you have a good subscription list.
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First Christian Church of Plainville

We have talked in the past about how God can use us individually to accomplish his purposes. God may use us in the position we are currently in, or He may lay it on our heart to do something different or to go somewhere new.
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Volunteer service celebrated

On November 16, 2022, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving Rooks County through the Fort Hays State University Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs, were invited to come together for an end-of-year celebration in appreciation of their service. 183 Lanes hosted the event.
AMERICORPS SENIOR VOLUNTEERS recognized November 16 at 183 Lanes in Stockton included the following: from left: Senior Companion, Molene Hartzler, Stockton, 8 Years of Service; Foster Grandparent, Glen Buss, Stockton, 6 Years of Service; Foster Grandparent, Rose Smith, Stockton, 11 Years of Service; and Senior Companion, Mary Billinger, Plainville, 5 Years of Service. (Photo Courtesy of Jessica Shank)

Western Plains Painters hold three events

Western Plains Painters (WPP), formerly known as the Palco Art Club, continue with their mission to support, inspire and help enhance the skills of artistic painters. This Fall, the club held three unique events, one in Damar, one in Hays, and one this past weekend in Palco.
AREA PAINTERS gathered for the Water Color Painting Workshop held Saturday, November 12th, in Palco. Those included, front row, from left: Bonita Oliva, Cindy Balthazor, Cynthia Steeples, Margie Hammerschmidt, Annie Webb and Linda Schamber. Back Row, from left: Paula Desbien, Margie Caspers, Shannon Kenyon, Lily Dickman, Margaret Wilson, and Shelby Herrman.
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