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Co. F, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry William Cook was born June 14, 1839, the eldest of five children of Thomas and Margret Cook on a farm near Montezuma, Indiana.

The annual St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest was held on Sunday, January 31st at 2:00 p.m.

Condolences to the Carol (Jones) Orr family on the death of Carol. She was a 1953 graduate of Woodston Rural High School.

TRANSFORMED LIVES. Have you ever read God's Word and thought, "Ow! That hurts!" In Philippians 2:14, God, through Paul, commands the Christians in Philippi, saying, "Do all things without complaining and disputing." OUCH!

Stockton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and business leader, Jayne Prockish, has become a certified facilitator to teach the Destination Creation Course, a class designed to help business owners increase their revenue and customer traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PART OF THE HERD—Among those helping Rooks County residents receive their vaccinations in Plainville last Saturday were COVID-19 Vaccine Team members June Karlin, Dr. Jenny Maciaszek and Tom McDonald.

DR. BETH OLLER goes through some paperwork with Malee Berkley prior to her getting her first COVID-19 vaccination last Saturday in Plainville..

LIFTING SPIRITS—Carolers from the United Methodist Church in Stockton and Woodston gathered at the Solomon Valley Manor last Sunday where they serenaded the residents with old hymns.

Character.org is a national advocate and leader for character. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. and works with schools, families, workplaces and communities to educate, inspire, and empower people of all ages to be ethical and compassionate citizens.

MALEE BERKLEY was one of 240 people who received a COVID-19 vaccination last Saturday in Plainville. Berkley received her shot from Dr.