Casual for a Cause, the monthly community giving event held by the staff of Rooks County Health Center (RCH) to support county health and safety needs, recently delivered over $500 in cash and equipment to the three school districts in the county.

Last week’s special Homecoming section contained at least three errors which we are aware of: Maddy Moffet, a queen candidate, was listed as her mother, Laura, on the section’s front page; Kourtney Bigge, was listed as the son of, instead of the daughter of Doug and Kori Bigge; and Dibble Mobile Service should have been listed as Dibble Mobile Repair. The Sentinel apologizes for these errors.

Shirlee Muir was so happy to have so many of her family here for the Labor Day Fish Fry. Kelly Muir furnished and fried the fish. Those present were: Royce and Becky Muir; Kelly and Anna Muir; Andy, Amber, Brin, Damon and Hudson Muir; Verl and Ruthie Muir; Whitney, Shaun, Lyla and Locke Fuller of Olathe; Bryant, Danielle, Remy, Norah and Owen Muir; Cindy and Alex Evans and Alex’s friend Emily of Topeka; Axel and Susan Thoman of Andale; Ben, Jenny, Conrad and Maverich Thoman of Andale; Sam, Paige and Maya Thoman of Colorado Springs; Sharon Russ of Colwich; and Taylor, David, Waylon, and Wyatt Ghumm. Tim, Cindy’s friend, was not in attendance, as well as Cody, Madi, and Bayler Russ because Bayler was just born on September 3rd. Shirlee now has 14 greatgrandchildren. It was a wonderful family gathering which was enjoyed by all who attended.

The Rooks County Health Center Auxiliary has awarded the following Memorial Scholarships for the academic school year 2021/2022: Chase Cellmer, Plainville, $500, who is attending Washburn University School of Nursing to achieve his BS in Nursing. Kristen Jones, Plainville, $500, to attend the University of Kansas in their program for Bachelors of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice program, Family Nurse Practitioner.

STOCKTON FIREFIGHTERS Ian Snyder (in front) and Derry Dibble (in back) lowered all American flags along Stockton’s Main Street on Friday, September 10th, in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, following terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa. Kansas Goveror Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the state be flown at half-staff for the entire day on September 11th, which is now designated as Patriot Day/National Day of Service and Remembrance across the U.S.. (Photo Courtesy of Adam Bryant)

Nancy and Bob Becker and their four-legged girl Charley traveled to Cheney Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2, to visit their son and family, Chris and Brandy Becker, Taelyr and Kamryn. Their timing for supper was perfect for the burgers just coming off the grill! They enjoyed catching up on their family and the granddaughters’ busy schedule. The girls are now both in high school (Fr. and Sr.) and are both cheerleaders for Cheney High School.

Co. F, 12th Missouri Cavalry Regiment Sebastian Cooper Winters was born 31 August 1844, the son of Jacob and Lettie (Keene) Winters, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

THIS PAST WEEKEND the Stockton Fire Department hosted a fire school taught by the Kansas State Firefighters Association. Before the two-day session began, the fire fighters donned their bunker gear and held a somber 9/11 Memorial Walk down Stockton’s Main Street in remembrance of their fellow firefighters and civilians who perished 20 years ago on that day.

Kearney and Associates, Inc. of Topeka recently hired Abraham Pfannenstiel as a part of their team. Admitted to practice law in the state of Kansas, he will be providing counsel to and representing the interests of the firm’s government affairs, non-profit and legal clients.

Condolences to the Tony Wolters family of Portis and Osborne. Tony passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 55 years. Tony was the son of the late John Wolters and Arlene Wolters of Portis. He was married to Anita (Sellers) Wolters, Osborne, and has a son, Miles Wolters; a daughter, Jeni Farrell; sister, Shari Brown; and one brother, Curt Wolters to mourn his loss. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. I hauled many loads of silage for Tony and his brothers and he and my nephew attended the carpentry class at Beloit Vo-Tech.