Here is a question for you to begin the New Year: Have you given God permission to work in your life? So often we have expectations that if we just believe, good things will happen. The fact is, we need the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, and He is just waiting to be your Helper.

The family of Colleen Richardson is requesting a Card Shower in honor of her 95th birthday which is January 22, 2022. Cards may be sent to her at 1330 11 Rd, Stockton, KS 67669..

Dan Melton came Saturday afternoon to help haul cattle to milo stalks. Before the job was finished, it naturally became dark, and what fun and a bit dangerous it was loading and sorting black cows with flashlights! I am overjoyed to be hauling water once again.

One of these days, Royce Williams is going to become so rich and famous we will all be seeking his autograph. Royce and his cigar-box guitars were featured over the weekend on HaysPost in a story written by James Bell. Bell came up to Stockton to visit with Royce and photograph his unique guitars. The featured photo in the story, however, is not even a cigar box; it is actually a toilet seat! His business, Royce’s CBGs, might suggest he builds guitars with only cigar boxes, but he can figure out a way to make a guitar with a variety of things, even an old book. Royce frequents second-hand stores, looking for just the right inspiration, not only for the guitars, but also for amplifiers which he builds with old suitcases.

With the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17th, the Stockton Sentinel is asking for early copy and ads to be turned in by Friday, January 14th. Just a reminder, the Sentinel office will be open, but there is no mail delivery that day.

The City of Stockton approved the following building permits during 2021 as follows: Brian Mackey (119 North 3rd) for a fence; Kelly Desmarteau (323 North Cedar) for a carport; Delmar and Janice Hammond (721 North 9th) for a horse shelter and storage; Don Blair (620 North 1st) for a garage; Patti Kemp Gettmann (615 South 1st) for a deck; Jeff Woodard (210 South Walnut) for a backyard fence; Regina Muir (15 Hillcrest) for a driveway; Jim Prockish (614 South 5th) for a storage shed; Machelle and Colton Pfeifer (621 North Elm) for a new house; Steven Mongeau (424 North 2nd) for an addition; Scott Hamel (118 South Pleasant) for a patio covering; Steve and Sharell Hilbrink (417 South 4th) for a front porch; Brad Plumer (715 North 1st) for a garage; Ruth Ann Bigge (1311 North 1st) for a garage; Dane Carmen (215 South Oak) for front yard fence; Stockton Food Pantry (602 Main Street) for an addition to a garage; Mott Steak & Chop (323 Main Street) for an outdoor deck and patio bar; City of Stockton (315 South Ash) for a new building, fence and sign; Dean Kester (Block 12, Lots 1-15) for a new building and fence; Traci Burke (102 North 4th) for a fence; Andrew Saaranen (511 South Pine) for a house; Deb Miller (405 North 2) for a fence and patio; and Dean Kester (1211 North 1st) for a building and sign.

The Rooks County Commissioners approved the 2022 appointments during their weekly meeting held on Tuesday, January 4th. The appointments are as follows: 9-1-1 Fees, $.53 per line; ADA Representative, Greg Balthazor; Airport Commission, Bryant Muir and Leonard Bristow; Commission Chair, John Ruder; Community Corrections Officer, Greg Balthazor; Offi-cial Depositories, Astra Bank, Farmers National Bank, First State Bank, Solutions North Bank and Municipal Investments Pool of Topeka; Economic Development Representative, Greg Balthazor; Emergency Management Director, Butch Post; Local Emergency Planning, John Ruder; E-Waste Committee, Tim Berland; Health Officer, Dr. Jenny Maciaszek; Land Surveyors, Jerol DeBoer, James Meis, Darrell Christen, Rich Bouchey and Christopher Byer; E-Community Finance Review Board, April Brown, Kelli Hansen, Lisa Gilmore and Roger Hrabe; Mental Health Representative, Scott Bennett, Mental Health Alternate, Gary Knight; County Mileage Rate, $.51 per mile; Official Newspapers, Plainville Times (primary) and Stockton Sentinel with the option of both newspapers bidding out large publications; Noxious Weed Director, Michael Klein; Northwest Kansas Juvenile Justice Board, Greg Balthazor and Danielle Muir; Northwest Kansas Planning and Development, Tim Berland; Northwest Kansas Community Corrections, Greg Balthazor; Senior Services Board, John Ruder; Solid Waste Committee, Tim Berland; Work Force One, Greg Balthazor; and Rooks County Golf Course Board, Bob Plante, Rich Frederking, David Reed, Kelly Stewart and Gary Knight.

Barry Gilliland, Plainville: “I lost 17 pounds back in September when I had COVID-19, but I think I gained it all back during the Christmas holiday.” Ernestene Swaney: “I’m going to have to live forever for my bucket list!” Guests the past weekend in the home of Dee and Sheila Latham were Sheila’s sister, Donna Weidler, and niece Becky Sabel, both of Topeka. Sunday afternoon visitors were Kacey Scott Mayes and Caroline of Wichita..

Robert William Fairbanks Co. I, 23rd Ohio Infantry Robert William Fairbanks was born 4 September 1838, a son of Edwin and Mary (Averill) Fairbanks, in Montgomery County, New York, and moved to Summit County, Ohio, as a young child with his family.

The Crossroads Quilt Guild November 15th meeting was called to order by President Karen McCune to enjoy things brought by our hosts Stephanie Hart, Jackie Wright and Kenda Ross for the evening. Twenty-eight members answered Roll Call. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Kenda Ross and seconded by Darlinea Dinkel; motion carried. There was no correspondence. Diane Maddy gave the Treasurer’s Report with one bill presented. A motion was made by Jana Slansky, and seconded by Lynda Falley, to pay the bill and accept the report. The motion carried.