Has this latest cold spell left you needing a coat? If so, the Coat Exchange program is up and running once again on the first floor of the Rooks County Courthouse. Anyone can either pick out a coat or donate coats to this worthwhile program. Doug Bigge is in charge of this worthwhile program and is asking for help. “We are always in need of more coats,” said Bigge.

The Stockton students and faculty will host a Veterans Day program honoring our veterans who gallantly served America, on Friday, November 11th at 9:00 a.m. at Stockton High School.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, October 31, are as follows: Monday—Swiss steak with tomatoes, rice, green beans, bread, strawberries. Tuesday—Chicken noodle soup, winter blend vegetables, crackers, fruit crisp. Wednesday— Pork roast in gravy, mashed potatoes with cabbage, carrots and onions, bread, applesauce. Thursday—Baked fish, coleslaw, brownie, bread, pineapple. Friday—Turkey ala king, asparagus, biscuit, hot cinnamon apple slices.

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.

The 23rd annual Stockton Halloween Parade, sponsored by Sigma Phi ESA, is quickly approaching and will take place on Halloween, Monday, October 31st at 4:30 p.m. The Parade for fifth-grade children and under, will begin at the Solomon Valley Manor (315 South Ash), then head north to Main Street.

Get ready for a “fangtastic” time at Stockton VFW’s Halloween party (324 Main Street) this Saturday, October 29th. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the party to start at 8:00 p.m. until close. Live music will be provided by DOC.

The Stockton Sentinel announces that it’s time to choose your favorite family photo to be included in the 26th year of our Christmas feature, Santa’s ‘Deer Ones. The Santa’s ‘Deer Ones photo submission form can be found in this issue to help the process run more smoothly for the elves that put the edition together at the Stockton Sentinel.

The 38th annual Parade of Christmas Trees at the Stockton Public Library is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking of ideas and getting ready for this very special holiday event. The Chamber is asking for the town’s help to make this display a success by having organizations, businesses, classes or individuals decorate a tree.

It’s that time of year for Stockton’s historic Nova Theatre to hold its annual fundraiser, which helps keep the facility a viable part of our community. This year’s donations will go toward the remainder of the microphone and sound system that was started during last year’s fundraiser.