The year 2020 has come to an end, and for most people, the end comes none too soon. It has been a very difficult year for so many. But at the end of each year it is good for us to take stock and remember not only what we have to be thankful for during the previous year, but to also look forward with hope for the upcoming year.

COME IN AND CHECK US OUT!!!! NEW BOOKS FOR ADULTS ARE: • The Emma Griffin Mystery Series by A.J. Rivers.

The First Semester Principal’s Honor Roll, Regular Honor Roll, and Honorable Mention have been released for Stockton High School (Grades 8-12). The honor roll is compiled at the end of each semester.

THE CROODS: A NEW AGE Length of Movie: 1 Hour, 35 minutes; Rated PG REGULAR SHOWTIMES • Friday, Saturday & Monday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. • $6 Adults; $5 12 & Under; and 3 & Under, FREE Searching for a safe habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs.

Many thanks to the Stockton Fire Department. Bless them and the Rooks County Sheriff’s Department in what they do every day, sacrificing their lives for us.—Love and gratitude, Sondra Folsom p..

There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office.

Doug and Lori Knipp of Damar would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Traci Knipp to Brett Sander, son of Henry and Christine Sander of Stockton. The couple were married on May 2, 2020 at the Knipp Family Farm in Damar, surrounded by close family.

The Woodston United Methodist Church had a Christmas Eve service. On Sunday, December 27, the Woodston United Methodist Church held a morning worship service.

Thankfully, the two fire calls the Stockton Fire Department answered over the Christmas weekend were taken care of quickly. The first call was on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th at 12:26 p.m. and was for a fire in a ditch located at 20 Road and approximately a fourth of a mile north of P Road. The fire was taken care of within a matter of minutes. At this time, the department does not know what started it.

SANDER CHRISTMAS ENJOYED—Del and Rita Sander of Stockton enjoyed having most of their family together for this Christmas photo. Pictured, front row, from left: Jordyn Sander, Gracie Kerns, and Dayton Wallace. Second row, from left: Grandma Rita Sander, Gunner Gerns, Deven Wallace, Gabe Kerns, and Grandpa Delbert; and back row: Doug Sander, Danette Kerns, Debbie Wallace and Dylan Wallace. Not pictured included: Mikki Sander, Butch Kerns and Jeff Albert.