Community

Body The Rooks County FCE Council hosted a informative program recently on Working Together to Reduce Food Waste in our Community. It was held at the Nova Theatre in Stockton on September 11 at 4:00 pm.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body "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.

Body 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.