The Herman kids are absolutely the worst! They lie, they steal, they bully. And now they’ve hijacked the town’s Christmas pageant when these six siblings sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town’s pageant. But during the process, the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, November 11, are as follows: Monday—Hamburger patty with lettuce, tomato, and onion, macaroni and cheese, bun, applesauce. Tuesday—Taco salad with lettuce and tomatoes, chips, tropical fruit. Wednesday—Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, beets, bread, mandarin oranges. Thursday— Chicken and rice casserole, catalina blend vegetables, bread, cookie, peaches. Friday—Cook’s Choice.

The Stockton VFW Hall will have a meal of a bowl of chili or potato soup, a cinnamon roll, and a pulled pork sandwich for $12.50, while supplies last this Fri., Nov. 8th, to kick off hunting season. The doors will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! (Look for the ad on Page 10A.)

The Stockton Clinic will be closed this Friday, November 8th, due to staffing issues. If you have any emergencies, please go to the Emergency Room (ER) at the Rooks County Health Center (RCH) in Plainville.

The annual Coat Exchange Program is up and running once again on the first floor of the Rooks County Courthouse. Anyone can pick up a coat or donate coats to this worthwhile program.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, November 4, are as follows: Monday—Chicken parmesan over noodles, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, orange/ pineapple salad. Tuesday— Closed for Election! Wednesday—Oven-baked chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, bread, pears. Thursday—Ground beef stoganoff, broccoli, nobake cookie, bread, mixed fruit. Friday—Sloppy joe, brussel sprouts, bun, cookie, gelatin with fruit.

The Stockton Methodist Church of Restoration’s Annual Soup Supper & Auction is next Wednesday, November 6th. The event will be held in the Church’s Fellowship Hall (204 North Elm) from 5:00 p.m.

Please mark your calendars for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Living Light Boutique and Misty’s Dance Gallery at 320 Main Street in Stockton. The event starts at 4:00 p.m.

The Stockton VFW Post 8873 and Auxiliary are encouraging everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th. 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.