Steve and Stephanie Pfeifer of Stockton are excited to announce the birth of their grandson, Tanner Allen Pfeifer. Tanner was born August 6, 2020 and weighed 9 pounds, 8.4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Colton and Rachelle Pfeifer of Stockton. Grandparents along with Steve and Stephanie include: his heavenly grandma, Barb Nelson; Brian Nelson of White, S.D., and Connie and Mark Manis, Stockton. Great-grandparents include: Phyliss and Keith Nelson of Webster, S.D., Arlene Wetzler and Caroline Manis.

September 2, 3 & 4 Breakfast Wednesday—Breakfast stick, fruit, juice, milk. Thursday—Cereal bar, fruit, juice, milk Friday—Yogurt parfait, Friday—Yogurt parfait, fruit, juice, milk.

The Kansas Department of Transportation began a resurfacing project on 16 miles of I-70 in Trego County on Monday, Aug. 31.

HEADING TO STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL on the first day back after a very long summer break are Max Moffett, Jolee Sterling and Breckyn Williams. The only thing anyone knows for sure is that this school year is going to be different.

MAKING HER WAY INTO SCHOOL last Thursday was grade school student Amberleigh Jurgens. It was evident the children were excited to be back in the classroom with their fellow classmates and teachers. Here’s wishing them a great year!

HELL. It's probably not what many people want to think about. It's certainly much easier to just be busy about life than to be reminded that we're all only one heartbeat away from eternity. A 2003 Barna survey found that 71% of people believe in the existence of hell while only 1/2 of 1% believe they will go there. I personally find it interesting, though sad, that so many people talk so much about hell! What's even more interesting, sadly so, is that some religious leaders either deny the existence of hell or effectively deny it by teaching that nearly everyone goes to heaven. Some of the confusion about hell is due to misunderstanding the Hebrew and Greek words. The Hebrew word "sheol" basically refers to "the abode of the dead" (typically meaning the grave though also referring to life beyond the grave). The Greek word "hades" also refers to the grave. Acts 2:31 tells us "that he (Jesus) was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption (i.e., His body did not decay)." However, "hades" also refers to a place of torment. In Luke 16, Jesus gives the account of a "rich man" and a beggar named Lazarus. They both die and enter eternity. In Luke 16:22-23, Jesus said, "The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." Clearly the dead rich man still had consciousness and could see. If you read the chapter, you'll see his torment was so great that he didn't want his brothers to join him in Hades. The Apostle Paul described the torment that all who reject Jesus Christ will suffer. This will happen "when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2 Thess. 1:7-9). The key to avoiding hell - "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved" (Act 16:31).

Where have your conversations been this week? Have you been surrounded by like-minded people, having conversations where you all just confirm what you already believe? While that may sound more desirable than having conversations with those who think differently, we have to ask ourselves, “What does the Bible say?”

There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the District Office. The agenda is as follows: Agenda • Call to Order • Additions or Deletions to the Agenda • Approval of the Consent Agenda: a.) Minutes of previous meeting—August 5th; b.) Clerk’s Report and Manifest of Bills; and c.) Petty Cash and Activity Account Reports • Reopening Upate • Reopening Upate • Administrative Reports: a.) Mrs.

Linda Melton met granddaughter, Daniele Melton, and roommate, Catlin Doornlof of Wichita at Hays Thursday evening, August 20th. The girls were on their way home from a vacation to the Colorado Springs area. Linda sent sweet corn, Colorado peaches, farm eggs and baked goods to share with Daniele’s folks and brother, Josiah.

Two culverts will be replaced at E and 20 Road by the county road and bridge department. The Rooks County Commissioners approved the culvert bid from J J Drainage in the amount of $7,610.00 for the project, with the funds to come out of the department’s special highway fund, at their weekly meeting held on Tuesday, August 18th.