Friday, September 1, 2023, the fourth graders from Stockton Grade School went to the Hansen Museum in Logan to look at the LEGO displays. These displays were created by Sean Kenney.

AT THIS YEAR’S ROOKS COUNTY FREE FAIR.

The Natoma Lions Club presented Shawna Dunlap 'Natoma’s Good Citizen of the Year' award during the evening Labor Day Cele-bration, September 4. The Lions members nominated her for providing a positive performance within the community by exceeding expectations in a myriad of tasks.

Sen. Jerry Moran.

Beginning this fall, Kansas will have no fall turkey hunting season due to declining populations at state and regional levels. The difficult decision was arrived at by members of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission after hearing compelling recommendations from staff throughout four public meetings.

Come in and check us out! Come in and check out our new Graphic Novel section of our library! New books for adults are: • “Weapons Grade” by Tom Clancy • “And Justice For Mall” by E. J.

A former Stockton/ Woodston man was killed in a single-vehicle accident Saturday, September 16, in Henrietta, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 36-year-old, Nathan Andrew Worley was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban on US-82 when it crashed for unknown reasons.

Fasting is given less attention today than it once was. However, it is still an essential part of Christianity. Or, maybe we should say, it should be an important part of who we are. Pastor Matt covered the third of the three things that we need to do consistently. That final thing would be fasting.

PRIDE. We all have it. But it's not always nefarious. The Apostle Paul wrote, 'But let each one examine his work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another' (Gal. 6:4). This is a command 'Test your work!' In other words, honestly scrutinize your own life, heart, and actions as to your obedience to God's Word. If we work hard and live well according to God's word, then we can be pleased or, in a sense, 'proud' that the Lord has given us grace to glorify Him. However, there is also the evil side of pride. It seems especially widespread today as so many people live out their lives in outrageous ways to gain the approval of others. It's particularly pervasive nowadays due to all of the social media. The Apostle Paul addressed this in the previous verse: 'For if anyone thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself' (Gal. 6:3). That's the sinful side of pride. 'Look at me, everyone!' Yet, the Apostle Paul also wrote, saying, 'Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ' (1 Cor. 11:1). It's been said that 'Imitation is the highest form of flattery.' Perhaps. But Paul says, 'Look at me and be like me, but only as I am like the Lord Jesus.' On the other hand, sinful pride cares more about what others think about us than what God thinks about us. King Solomon penned, 'Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall' (Prov. 16:18). Solomon's destruction no doubt pointed to his pride. Interestingly, this is the middle verse of the Old Testament. Coincidence? Maybe. Or did God, in His sovereignty, plan it to highlight the danger of sinful pride? Either way, God certainly knows, and we all know, that sinful pride generally leads to destruction and ruin. The Apostle John wrote, 'Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good' (3 Jn 11). And there's none good but God (Mark 10:8)!

After the Consent Agenda for the evening was approved by the Stockton USD 271 Board of Education members at their regular meeting on Monday, September 11th, they turned their attention to the items on the agenda.