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The menus for the week beginning Monday, January 11, are as follows: Monday—Swiss steak with tomatoes, rice, green beans, bread, pears. Tuesday—Harvest turkey soup, broccoli salad, crackers, peaches. Wednesday—Roast pork in gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots, bread, strawberries.

Week of January 11 Breakfast Monday—French toast sticks, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Pop tarts, fruit, juice, milk.

IN THE WAKE of the bombing in Nashville on Christmas Day, for just a moment it was a little unnerving to some in the community to see a billboard truck illegally parked near the intersection of US Highways 183 and 24 last Wednesday afternoon.

SEEKING FIRST. In the ramp up to Christmas, many have their eyes fixated on that one "toy" that would especially satisfy—a new game console, TV, cellphone, set of dishes, etc. They long for that which they think will particularly scratch their itch.

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.

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.

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.