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We finished up in the Old Testament this week from Chapter 21 of The Story. Specifically, we looked at Chapter 8 of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. Simply stated, at this time, life was a mess.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, June 29, are as follows: Monday—Chicken strips, hashbrown casserole, peas and carrots, bread, five-cup salad. Tuesday— Chef salad, cottage cheese, crackers, and watermelon. Wednesday through Friday—Menus not available prior to press time.

NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD. In Old Testament times, agreements were put into effect by the shedding of blood. Animals were slaughtered, split in half, and the halves laid on the ground with enough room left to walk between.

Did you know that you are here on earth for a purpose? You are. The fact is God put you at the right place at just the right time to serve Him and accomplish His will. Do you believe that? If not, maybe you should spend some time in the book of Esther.

It’s a sign of the season – campaigning to support your favorite political candidate. However, if your plans involve placing a political sign, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reminds you to make sure it’s not located on highway right of way.

A RETIREMENT CEREMONY was conducted Friday, June 5, for SKC Willard D. Purdum. It was 25 years to the day from when he reported to Cape May for basic training. The ceremony was attended only by training center personnel and Willard’s family due to the pandemic lockdown.

Wheat farmer board members of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and Kansas Wheat Commission held board meetings this week via conference call. They discussed current crop conditions throughout the state.

The Hobart Homemakers FCE group met Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton at 7 p.m. Ruth Ann opened the meeting with the flag salute. Roll call was, "What was a special time for you during this pandemic?” It was answered by six members.

On Sunday, June 7th, Wagner Park at Smith Center was the date and location for the annual Butler Reunion. A small but mighty group enjoyed a wonderful potluck dinner at noon, minus the cotton flying, but with the wind and heat present.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, June 22, are as follows: Monday—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread, apricots. Tuesday—Ovenbaked chicken, three bean salad, tropical fruit, bread, no bake cookie. Wednesday—Little smokies, baked potato, broccoli, bread, peaches.