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Body Joseph Sammons Co. B, 21st Missouri Infantry Regiment Joseph Sammons was born in Morgan County, Illinois, 14 December 1833, moved to Hancock, Illinois at the age of 12, and then to Missouri when he was 21.

Body On Tuesday, June 1, Steve Melton had cataract surgery at Hays. Thanks to Doug Melton and Steve Riffel for helping Wednesday afternoon with cattle for A.I.

Body Rooks County Health Center (RCH) is now recognized as part of a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to an initial goal of 20 percent of all U.S. hospitals and health systems becoming agefriendly.

Body Terry Odle: “After staying at the Hampton Inn in Hays for seven days, my room got sold out by accident. All the major motels sold out Memorial Day weekend. Stockton’s M Motel sold out due to the Youth Livestock Show.

Body THANK YOU! We wish to thank everyone who helped us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. We enjoyed visiting and seeing everyone and appreciate all the cards we received.

Body Road and bridge supervisor Rich Bouchey was present at the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Tuesday, June 1st. After presenting the commissioners with the low fuel bid from Midland Marketing, Inc. in the amount of $14,385.

Body The Purdum household saw several visitors during the Memorial Day weekend. Willard and Tiffany arrived around noon on Saturday—early enough for Isabelle and Violet to take part in the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.

Body Madalyn Billinger and Madison Rogers, both of Topeka, are members of Washburn University's spring 2021 graduating class. Both graduated with an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy.

Body Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.

Body At the start of the Stockton City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, June 1st, the commissioners approved the Consent Agenda, which includes the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll in the amount of $50,452.80, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants in the amount of $57,086.