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Body Overheard: “Hats off to the state employee(s) who mowed the ditches along Highway 24 last week. It’s amazing the difference it makes in being able to see what may be coming onto the highway before it’s too late.”

Body The regular monthly meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was held at Stitch and Chatter Quilt Shop in Stockton on Monday, August 17th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments were served by the hostesses Jennifer G., Terrii C., Kenda R. and Stephanie H.

Body At the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission, held on Tuesday, August 25th, commissioners John Ruder and Greg Balthazor, along with health nurse Lori Eichman and clerk Ruthie Muir held a phone conference with representatives from Witt O’Brien, the facilitator for...

Body The Thursday night shower we received last week produced only .35 in Melton’s gauge. Linda Melton’s family heard from a cousin, Harry Stillwagon, who lives south of Shreveport, Louisiana just east of the Texas line.

Body The menus for the week beginning Monday, September 7, are as follows: Monday—Closed for Labor Day. Tuesday—Pork cutlet, augratin potatoes, peas, bread, peaches. Wednesday—Goulash, Brussels sprouts, bread, hot cinnamon apple slices.

Body THANK YOU! To everyone who wished me a happy birthday in any way, many thanks. Much appreciated and God Bless.—Francis Mahoney p.

Body A new Driver Education Reimbursement Grant Program has been established to provide financial assistance to driver’s education programs to help individuals who may not have been able to participate otherwise.

Body Even though we think of severe storms in the spring in Kansas, storms occur all year long. Right now hurricanes are hitting our southern states but their affects can be felt in Kansas too. What about those winter blizzards that seem to pop up out of nowhere? Are you prepared?

Body 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.

Body 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.