The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for outstanding traffic tickets.

The Swing Into Summer Car Show was held on Saturday, June 14th. There were 70 cars on display in the Stockton City Park for the public to enjoy. At the end of the day, the award winners were announced as follows: TOP 30: Wes Carmichael (1953 Ford F100), Robert and Kay Reed (1957 Ford Retractable), Steve and Pat Cook (1934 Ford), Randy and Debbie Mason (1948 Chevy 3500), Gary Chandler (1937 Chevy) Ken Depperschmidt (1957 Chevy Bel Air), Ray Mace (1961 2-door dgt), Doug French (1958 Chevy Impala), Raiden Hartman (1969 Olds), Raymond and Carol Wakefield (1930 Ford Model A), Jay Murphy (1930 Model A Pickup), Jay Murphy (1922 Model T Speedster), Cory Munsell (1968 Chevy Chevelle), Dave Conaway (1958 Chevy Biscayne), Alan Munsell (1969 Plymouth Road Runner) Linda Arts-Ron Kester (1955 Ford Crown Vic), Jay Murphy (1931 Model A Coupe), Walt Dinkel (1956 Ford F-100 Rat Rod), Addie Struckhoff (1967 Chevy Impala), Tim Johnston (1977 Chevy Camaro), Dan Kerr (1969 Road Runner), Ron McCreery (1932 Ford Highboy Roadster), Seth Emery (1979 Chevy Malibu Wagon), Bobbi Basart (1967 Ford Mustang), Steve Hilbrink (1929 Dodge) Larry Rufener (1966 Corvette), Steve Hilbrink (1968 Cadillac Calais), Dave Baxter (1969 Chevy Camaro), and Kasey Pfannenstiel (1968 Chevy Chevelle); TOP 2 TRUCK: Randy and Debbie Mason (1948 Chevy 3500), and Wes Carmichael (1953 Ford F100); TOP 2 STREET ROD: Cory Munsell (1968 Chevy Chevelle), and Ron McCreery (1932 Ford Highboy Roadster): TOP 3 AG VEHICLE: Garvin and Sarah Gullickson (1955 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup), Joseph Burns (1970 Chevy C-10 Pickup), and Jay Murphy (1930 Model A Pickup); TOP 2 OLD SCHOOL: Dale Brungardt (1955 Ford Mercury), and Steve and Pat Cook (1934 Ford);

(The following story appeared on Hays Post Sunday, June 8, and was written by Christina Janney. Hays Post recognizes individuals monthly who have been nominated as a Child Care Champion. Dana Stanton of Hays nominated Donna Hudson-Hamilton.)

I was hoping to wake up to see we had received a nice rain overnight. It didn't happen, but there are still some in the forecast, and the wind is to be less today.

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Addie Skelton woke with the first light of dawn seeping through her lace curtains. The farm outside was still wrapped in the gentle hush of morning. Tate, her husband, or 'The Farmer,' as she lovingly referred to him, was already outside, starting his day. Her uncut hair, thick and dark, spilled over her shoulders as she knelt beside her bed in prayer, her voice whispering thanks for another day. Her heart was quiet with gratitude for her family, her land, and God's mercy. The small cross above the bed caught the soft glow of the sun. The cross given to her by her grandmother was a symbol of her unwavering faith.

The Rooks County Historical Society and Museum is proud to once again hold the Farm Life Photo Contest at the Rooks County Free Fair. The contest provides an opportunity to showcase favorite farm related photographs from yesterday or yesteryear.

What have we learned so far in our study of the Book of Acts? That is the question addressed by Pastor Matt MacConnell this week as we reviewed chapters 1-9. In a series of meetings with the resurrected Christ, the disciples had many questions answered.

The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. Mayor April Yakish called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The May 19th meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was brought to order by vice president Betty Bedore at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments provided by Janey Lowry and Susan Gartrell. Roll Call was taken with a couple of Show and Tells. Minutes were read and corrected to reflect those taken a couple of months back, naming the wrong town for Onega, Kansas, for a quilt program that they sponsored. The correction was made. The minutes were approved with the correction. The Treasurer’s Report was given. A motion to approve was made by Linda Stamper and seconded by Janey Lowry; the motion was carried. In Old Business, we are having trouble contacting the parents of the New Year’s Baby for Rooks County. Betty will try this month. A discussion was held about moving Sew Day to the Paradise Flats Quilt Company in Plainville, as well as the Guild meetings. It was moved to pay Linda Gardner for the months that the VFW was used and to relocate the meetings to Nicole’s shop. The motion was made by Karen McCune and seconded by Jennifer Guffey. The motion carried.