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Veterans serving Vittles at Stockton VFW on Election Day

3 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton VFW Post 8873 and Auxiliary are encouraging everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 8th. Honor a veteran’s service by casting your ballot and then help the veterans with their projects by coming to the Stockton VFW from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and enjoy a lunch of ham and bean, vegetable beef, and chicken noodle soup with homemade cornbread, dessert and drink for $8.00. And don’t forget to buy your poppy to help our disabled veterans.

Annual VFW membership potluck supper to be held this Sunday

3 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton VFW Post #8873 will host its annual membership potluck supper this Sunday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Admission is your paid dues. Dinnerware, meat, drink and bread will be furnished. Please bring a vegetable or dessert dish.

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Nova Newsreel

3 years ago By News Staff

In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed with almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years have passed and Black Adam has gone from man, to myth, to legend. Now released, his unique form of justice, born out of rage, is challenged by modern day heroes who form the Justice Society. Starring Duane Johnston

Commodities distribution on Monday, Oct. 24th

3 years ago By News Staff

There will be a government surplus commodities distribution on Monday, October 24th for those in the Stockton and Plainville areas. In Stockton, the distribution will be held on Monday, October 24th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. You are asked to please enter through the front door at 314 Main Street.

Hospital Board meets Tuesday

3 years ago By News Staff

The regular monthly meeting of the Rooks County Health Center Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s meeting room. The public is encouraged to attend.

Senior Center

3 years ago By News Staff

The menus for the week beginning Monday, October 24, are as follows: Monday—Chicken strips, sweet potato casserole, peas, bread, pineapple. Tuesday—Chili, cinnamon roll, crackers, tropical fruit. Wednesday—Little smokies, baked potato, beets, bread, pears. Thursday— Hamburger patty with lettuce, tomato and onion, pasta salad with veggies, bun, peaches. Friday— Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread, ambrosia salad.

School Lunch

3 years ago By News Staff

Week of October 24 Breakfast Monday—Parent/ Teacher Meetings. Tuesday—Pop-Tart, fruit, juice, milk.

Collecting applications for veterans service recognition

3 years ago By News Staff

VFW Post 8873 Monroe-Taylor-Barnes Post resolved at the September meeting to undertake the project of collecting applications for veteran service recognition certificates. Your VFW Post 8873 will be conducting a recognition of service for ALL veterans in conjunction with the Quilts of Valor program held by the VFW Auxiliary Post 8873.

Goblin’s Glory this Thursday, October 20th

3 years ago By News Staff

Please note that the annual Stockton FFA Goblin’s Glory extravaganza will be held on Thursday, October 20th, in the gyms of Stockton High School. This date is different than what was printed on the school calendar, so make plans to attend this night of spooky fun.

Stockton FFA Fruit and Food Sales being held now

3 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton FFA Fruit and Food Sales are being held now and will continue through Monday, October 31st. If you have not been contacted by an FFA member and wish to order, please call FFA Sponsor Shane Austin at 785-432-1057 or email him at saustin@usd271.com before the deadline.