Week of November 6 Monday—Hot ham and cheese croissant, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Frudel, fruit, juice, milk.

…A Review Of This Week’s Movie Length of Movie: 1 Hour, 107 minutes; Rated PG-13 REGULAR SHOWTIMES • Friday, Saturday, & Sunday at 7:00 p.m.• $7 Adults; $6 12 & Under; and 3 & Under, FREE Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. He soon gets thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets when one of the guests is murdered.

See what Little G Gun Shop (113 West Mill in Plainville) has in stock during their Grand Opening this Saturday, November 4th. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with door prizes to win, along with a large raffle throughout November. Hope to see many of you there!

On average, families have less than three minutes from the time the first smoke alarm sounds to escape a fire. Working smoke alarms provide the early warning and critical extra seconds needed to escape and cut the risk of dying in home fire structures in half. When you set your clock back on November 6th, use the extra hour to make a life-saving change in your household— change and test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors—and remind your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. This simple act takes just a moment, but it is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire. This reminder to Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery comes from Energizer, your local fire department and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Due to the General Election on Tuesday, November 7th, the Rooks County Commissioners will not hold their regular Tuesday meeting. They will Canvass Votes on Monday, November 13th, and resume their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 14th..

The Craft Basket, located on the corner of Mill & Nicholas in Alton, will open this Saturday, November 4th, for the 2023 Holiday Season! The store will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nothing to do while the guys are hunting? Make plans to attend the fourth annual Mill Street Market in downtown Alton on Saturday, November 11th. There will be twenty-two vendors at The Front Porch, Bull City Mini Market, and The Craft Basket between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Craft Basket will also host its Open House from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and The Front Porch will be serving breakfast and lunch.

The Stockton VFW Post 8873 and Auxiliary are encouraging everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 7th. 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 soup or chicken and noodle soup, with homemade cornbread, dessert and drink for $8.00. And don’t forget to buy your poppy to help our disabled veterans.

Has the 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 pick up a coat or donate coats to this worthwhile program.

…A Review Of This Week’s Movie Length of Movie: 76 minutes; Rated PG SHOWTIMES NOTE: No Friday movie so everyone can enjoy Goblin’s Glory! • Sat., 7:00 p.m.; & Sun., 2:00 p.m. • Admission: $7 for Adults; $6 for Children 12 & Under; & FREE for Children 3 & Under This 1993 classic follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s belovedpumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack accidentially stumbles on Christmas town, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life.