Terry Odle: “About 25 years ago, the school board correctly said, ‘Looks like the FFA program is sliding downhill.’ They hired a young teacher named Shane. Last week’s Sentinel story about the chapter sweeping the Northwest District Land Judging probably assures the program will remain in place. Congrats Advisor Austin and the members.”

There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the District Office. The agenda is as follows: Agenda • Call to Order • Additions or Deletions • Additions or Deletions to the Agenda • Communications and • Communications and Visitors • Approval of Consent Agenda: a.) Minutes of Previous Meeting (September 13, 2021); b.) Clerk’s Report and Manifest of Bills; and c.) Petty Cash and Activity Account Reports • Resignations • Facility Review • Roof Proposal • Administrative Re ports: a.) Mrs.

THE KANSAS GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION recognized Stockton Farmers Union Elevator Manager Deb Miller for her two years of service as the association’s first-ever female chair this past August. Miller has been a member of the KGFA for six years, and was voted in as chairwoman of the association two years ago. Now her term is up and she will serve as past chairwoman for the next two years.

RODNESHA HOUSTON and her daughter, Nyla Williams, who recently moved to Plainville, were among the many who enjoyed Stockton’s Pumpkin Patch last weekend. This was Nyla’s first trip to a pumpkin patch.

WYATT MADDY, and many others, enjoyed Stockton Pumpkin Patch’s hay bale slide. The weather was ideal for the annual event..

Kansas State University's Colton Hull, a fourthyear veterinary student in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has joined a nationwide group of veterinary students receiving a brand-new scholarship: the inaugural Aurora Pharmaceutical D.V.M. Student Scholarship from Aurora Pharmaceutical.

Susan D. McFarland Rooks County Museum Coordinator Some of our Civil War Veterans came to Rooks County later in life and, as a result, left a very light footprint.

"BE YOUR BEST SELF" was the theme chosen by TOPS KS #0375 of Stockton for the NW Area Fall Fun Days held on September 18, 2021. The local chapter hosted three other TOPS clubs from Russell, Norton and Athol. Awards were presented for the club with the Best Average Loss Per Member, Area Best Loser, member with the Most Consecutive Weeks With No Gain, chapter with Most No Gain Meetings, member with Perfect Attendance, Total Pounds Lost By Chapter, etc. Ladonna Schnuerle and Helena Saunders were presented certificates for being Outstanding KOPS Members! The Stockton chapter coach of Helena Saunders was recognized and each chapter voted on their Most Inspirational Member. Stockton's was Ladonna Schnuerle for the joy and inspiration she brings to our club. Stockton also won first-place ribbons for the Best Table Centerpiece, Best Name Tags and Best Dress To Theme. TOPS KS #0375 members in attendance for the event were from left: Sherry Brown, Janie Lowry, Helena Saunders, Ladonna Schnuerle and Laurie Montgomery. Meeting each Wednesday of the week makes for great accountability, encouragement and friendships. Also informative programs are given weekly to help Take Off Pounds Sensibly and to Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. Contact any member listed here for more info. They love building their chapter! (Courtesy Photo)

Funky Junky’s Thrift and Collectibles, the unique thrift store, HAS MOVED to its new location at 412 Main Street (between Stockton Sentinel and Muir Law Office) in Stockton. Business hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday.

THE HOBART HOMEMAKERS FCE and Stockton Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Pumpkin Bake Off at the Pumpkin Patch held in Stockton over the weekend. Thanks to Linda McLaughlin for judging the delicious entries. The winners announced included Desserts: 1st place, Wilma Turnbull with Individual Pumpkin Cheesecakes; and 2nd place, Lavinia Haines with Pumpkin Spice Gooey Butter Cake; Snacks: 1st, Wilma Turnbull with Pumpkin Fudge; and 2nd, Wilma for her Pumpkin Bread. They sure do appreciate those who entered, but stated they need more entries next year! Shown in the picture are Hobart FCE members, Susan Thayer (left) Janie Lowry (right) with the first-place winner, Wilma Turnbull (center). (Courtesy Photo)