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A person’s speech can be an indicator of potential health issues which may be proactively addressed, according to Rooks County Health Center’s (RCH) Speech Pathologist, Tara Staab. Speech Therapy is provid ed as part of RCH’s new Rehabilitation Center completed last fall, located at 1210 N.

The Stockton PRIDE held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 20th during the noon hour at City Hall. President Amber Muir called the meeting to order and after giving the Treasurer’s Report stating that the PRIDE balance is $1,108.61, those present discussed items under New Business.

It’s time to do your fall cleaning! A city-wide cleanup (city limits only) will be held during the week of November 2nd through 6th.

The October PRIDE winners have been announced and are Gina Muir (15 Hillcrest Drive) for Residence of the Month, and Hometown Plumbing Solutions, William Hughes, (109 South Foster) for Business of the Month.

Rosella Fleming of Santa Fe, N.M.: “My daughter Annie and I sure missed our annual trip to Kansas this summer. I hope we can get there this next year.” Brian Kingsolver (on a cool and windy Thursday): “I was in Dorrance today and it was 73 degrees.” Aloha Odle: “I have a birthday coming up.

Patrick Lingg, John E. Jones Oil Company, Stockton, was one of seven elected board members to serve a three-year term with Fuel True—Independent Energy and Convenience during the association’s 106th Annual Convention held September 29, at Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Mayetta, Kan.

November 14 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and November 21 marks the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season. Kansas should have good upland bird hunting opportunities this fall.

STICKS AND STONES might break this dude’s bones, but the chilly weather doesn’t seem to faze him. You can find Mr. Bones enjoying the tree swing at the Chris and Taylor Hanson home on the corner of N. 1st and Oak in Stockton.

MARSHALL MAKES STOP IN STOCKTON—Dr. Roger Marshall made a stop in Stockton Sunday, October 25th, as part of his five-day, 37-stop Campaign Countdown 2020 tour.

It is that time of the year when many motorists wonder if they need to let their vehicle “warm up” or idle before driving. In fact, today’s modern cars are ready to drive in cold temperatures without excessive idling.