(StatePoint) With the changing leaves and autumn chill come a few staples students can count on: fresh notebooks, fall festivals, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students heading to college next year, returning college students, and grad students can already get started on the FAFSA for academic year 2019-20, which opened for applications on October 1, 2018. Completing the FAFSA is the most important step to qualify for $150 billion available in financial aid including grants, work-study, and federal student loans.

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“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.” Proverbs 27:2

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15 Years Ago

November 28, 2003

• Bowling: Shalberg Pumping had the most total pins in all divisions and won first place in their division. Members are Lenore Springer, Lamar, Barbara Wilson, Theresa Weber, and Carol Shalberg from Sheridan Lake.
• Wild Horse Roundup-Curtis Schrimp: There was a road report on TV last night, given by Eric Escudero. Didn’t show his face just his voice. It’s nice that a local person has a job like that.

25 Years Ago

December 1, 1993

Rural-based humor with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

The suspects are alleged to have caused $30 million in damages and collected at least $6 million in ransom.

• Saturday December 1, at 5pm Plainview Community Club's pancake supper and Craft Fair . Come on out and enjoy the meal and do some Christmas shopping at the craft fair
• December 4 2018 is the annual Eads Chamber of Commerce chili supper and the arrival of Santa Claus
• The staff of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site cordially invites the community to attend our Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Monday, Dec. 3

• 3:00 p.m. FBLA Meeting 
• 4:00 p.m. MS BB (H) McClave
• Lunch:  Hamburgers 

Tuesday, Dec. 4

• HS BB Border Wars at Syracuse KS
• 4:30 p.m. Girls vs. Elkhart BA Gym
• 6:00 p.m. Boys vs. Elkhart BA Gym Leave 1:00 p.m.
• Santa Chili Supper at Fire Station 
• Lunch:  BBQ Chicken Breast  

Wednesday, Dec. 5

• FFA Dist. Leadership at C.W. LV 7:00 a.m. R 4:00 p.m.
• Lunch:  Corn Dogs 

Thursday, Dec.

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