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The Hobart Homemakers FCE group met Monday, November 22, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Stockton United Methodist Church. Janie opened the meeting with the flag salute. The roll call was "Name something you are thankful for?" It was answered by six members.

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Ralph and Donna Williams hosted a family gathering on Thanksgiving Day. Guests were Dennis Ritz, Glen Elder; Roberta Ritz, Beloit; Rodney Sidner, Salina; and Jim and Linda Paley, Stockton..

Willardene Purdum: “Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful and kind. Remember to say ‘Thank You’ often!” Overheard: “This year’s Olde Tyme Christmas Parade was fantastic.” Lana Odle: “I wanted to be sure you received my e-mailed ‘Deer Ones, so you might have received it five times..

RHYATT AND REKKER STATES took the opportunity during Stockton’s Olde Tyme Christmas celebration last Friday evening to tell Santa the items on their Wish List for this year. They are the children of Jed and Marche States, Stockton.

STOCKTON’S MAIN STREET was lit up in festive style during Friday night’s Olde Tyme Christmas celebration and parade. There were 43 entries in the parade, with most of them adorned with lights, putting the large crowd in attendance in the Christmas spirit.

The family of Bob McCall requests a card shower in honor of his 99th birthday, which will be on November 29, 2021. Bob and his wife, Edna, reside at Parkview Care Center. Cards may be sent to: Bob McCall, c/o Parkview Care Center, PO Box 247, 811 N 1st St., Osborne, KS 67473- 1512.

President Karen McCune brought the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with great food provided by Linda Stamper and Janice Miller. Secretary Terrii Collins took Roll Call with some Show and Tell. Twenty-two members and one guest, Barb Henson, answered it.

Karen McCune, a member of both the Daughters of the American Revolution and a local quilt club that presents veterans with their Quilt of Valor through the Quilt of Valor Program, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation for her presentation to the Fort Hays Chapter of the Sons of the...