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Both Commodity Distributions set for Monday, July 26th

4 years ago By News Staff

There will be a government surplus commodities distribution on Monday, July 26th for those in the Stockton and Plainville areas. In Stockton, the distribution will be held on Monday, July 26th 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.

Senior Center

4 years ago By News Staff

The menus for the week beginning Monday, July 26th, are as follows: Monday—Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, pears. Tuedsay—Ovenbaked chicken, potato salad, tropical fruit, bread, pudding. Wednesday— Pasta salad with ham, mandarin oranges, crackers, bar cookie. Thursday—Turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato and onion, three bean salad, bun, watermelon. Friday—Sausage gravy, tater tots, strawberries, biscuit, brownie.

Main Street Christian Church Vacation Bible School to be held July 28th through July 30th

4 years ago By News Staff

Sign up now for the Main Street Christian Church Vacation Bible School at 602 Main Street in Stockton! The event will be held Wednesday, July 28th through Friday, July 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents can sign up children ages PreK through fifth grade this fall by email at HYPERLINK "mailto:mscc602@gmail. com" mscc602@gmail.com or they can leave a message at 785-425-6387. Or come fifteen minutes early to any session, which includes a free meal, games, a surprise visitor, crafts and a new Bible story every day!

Stockton Recreation 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to be held on July 31st

4 years ago By News Staff

There’s still time to sign up for the Stockton Recreation’s 2nd Annual 3-Person Scramble Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Saturday, July 31st with registration to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tee time is set for 9:30 a.m. with the cost $45.00 per person.

Nova Newsreel …A Review Of This Week’s Movie

4 years ago By News Staff

In the sequel to Dream Works Animation blockbuster comedy, the Templeton bothers—Tim (James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alex Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again… and inspire a new family business.

USD #271 School Lunch

4 years ago By News Staff

Week of July 19 Lunch Monday—Chicken taquitos, refried beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday—Hamburger, baked beans, chips, fruit, milk.

Senior Center

4 years ago By News Staff

The menus for the week beginning Monday, July 19, are as follows: Monday—Swiss steak with tomatoes, rice, mixed vegetables, bread, peaches. Tuesday—Chicken fried chicken, hashbrown casserole, green beans, bread, pineapple. Wednesday— Soft taco with lettuce, tomato and cheese, refried beans, softshell tortilla, cantaloupe. Thursday— Chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw, rosy applesauce, bun, cookie. Friday—Tuna noodle casserole, Catalina blend vegetables, bread, fruit cobbler.

Stockton Recreation 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to be held on July 31st

4 years ago By News Staff

It’s time to sign up for the Stockton Recreation’s 2nd Annual 3-Person Scramble Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Saturday, July 31st with registration to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tee time is set for 9:30 a.m. with the cost $45.00 per person.

Wanted: Wheat to exhibit at the Rooks County Free Fair

4 years ago By News Staff

Plan now to exhibit your wheat at the Rooks County Free Fair Market Wheat Show. Exhibits must consist of a minimum of 20 pounds of combine run wheat and NO SHEAF!

Entries will be accepted on Sunday, August 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Monday, August 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wheat Show entries forms can be found at rookscountyfreefair.com.

For more information please call 785-425-7189.

(Look for the ad in this edition for additional information.)

The Rooks County Free Fair Office is open!

4 years ago By News Staff

The Rooks County Free Fair is just around the corner, so that means the Fair Office is now open in anticipation of the annual event! Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call 785-425-7189 for information and updates about this year’s Fair!

(Look for the ad in this week’s edition.)