April 2022 Dear Editor: As we approach the As we approach the 2022 primary and general elections, I would like to share important information about the measures in place to ensure a secure election process and encourage my fellow Kansans to participate in this year’s elections. First, Kansas has some of the most robust election security laws in the country.

* All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. * I am done with Disney.

Dear Editor: April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now is the time to create positive childhood experiences that enable families to succeed.

I didn’t think I would ever meet a slice of pie that I didn’t like. But I did, just recently, at the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale in Hutchinson. Actually, I need to amend that statement to say: I didn’t think I would ever meet a slice of pie at the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale that I didn’t like. I mean, we Mennonites are known for awesome pies and zwieback and dinner rolls and bread, etc. But on Friday night of the two-day event, the luck of the pie slice was not on my side, and I got a bad piece. The real trouble here is that at least five other people also got a bad slice of that same pie. But before the tale of the pie, let me set the stage.

EARTH DAY Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd. Do your part! Plant a tree, take a walk, or throw that pop can in the recycle bin! Every little bit helps! And here’s to the Stockton PRIDE committee, volunteers and high school students who will be out in full force next Wednesday sprucing up the town! Each person conserve energy.

Grace Notes The Kansas Jayhawks sure made us The Kansas Jayhawks sure made us proud as they put up a fight to the finish, bringing home the National Championship for the sixth time, second for Coach Bill Self. This was no “ordinary” ballgame.

HAPPY EASTER * Jesus didn’t say, “I am finished.” He said, “It is finished.” He was just getting started. * The gift of God is Eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hi Susan: Enclosed is a check for renewal of the Sentinel. Our son-in-law in Wisconsin still says the Sentinel is the best paper he has ever read.

Dear Editor, My great-grandfather My great-grandfather came to Stockton in 1888. I graduated from Stockton High in 1964.

This story is just delightful, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. This is about 8-year-old Dillon Helbig, a second-grader who lives in Boise, Idaho, who wrote about a Christmas adventure which he titled, “The Adventures of Dillon Helbig’s Crismis.” He signed it, “by Dillon His Self.”