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Body The Rooks County Health Department is NOT closing. It continues to provide all the services as it has in the past. The ONLY thing not continuing is the Medicare certified in-home health services, as was reported in the December 23rd issue of the Stockton Sentinel.

Body Susan D. McFarland Rooks County Museum Coordinator 785-425-7217 Some families leave a very light footprint in Rooks County.

Body The annual Parade of Christmas Trees at the Stockton Public Library has come to a close with many creative trees on display this year. People voted for their favorites throughout the month of December and the winners were recently announced as follows:

Body Nancy Becker: “Bob and I enjoy driving all around town every Christmas Eve to view all the light displays.

Body The New Year’s Day snow definitely changed our routine and made caring for livestock in the cold a struggle. Just putting on all the winter gear and navigating can be exhausting. Dan Melton came Friday to help wean calves and bring them home as the temperature steadily dropped.

Body Dee and Sheila Latham of Stockton enjoyed having family visit in their home during the holidays. Guests Christmas week included their son and family, Lance and Sue Latham, Carson and Emma Latham from Tulsa,Okla.

Body Susan D. McFarland Rooks County Rooks County Museum Coordinator 785-425-7217 This is another case of a mis-read tombstone.

Body It was snowing 50 years ago on the 1st day in January 1972 when Rick and Janie Lowry said their vows at the Colby Methodist Church! Little did those young 20 year olds know what life had in store for them! From three years of

Body There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 10, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the District Office.

Body Week of January 10 Brakfast Monday—French toast sticks, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Cereal bar, fruit, juice, milk.