14 Years Ago

Grace Turnbull and Neva Marshall were both celebrating turning 100 years young on September 9th, with their families and friends. For the second term in a row, Stockton USD 271 had shown an increase in enrollment for the school year, with a total of 303 students enrolled.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The new faces at Stockton U.S.D. 271 were Bobbi Basart, technology coordinator and junior high tech instructor; Brett Schmidt, new kindergarten teacher; and Megan Cahoj, new band teacher and kindergarten vocal teacher.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago There were 41 entries at the Demolition Derby and 1/2 ton, 2-Wheel-Drive Derby at the Fair. When the dust settled, the winners were Jesse Martin (welded) and David Earl (pickup).

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The results of the primary election showed that Gary Knight of Plainville had handily won the office of Rooks County Sheriff, with 1,187 votes.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago American country music artist and record producer Aaron Tippin was set to perform at the Rooks County Free Fair.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Former Rooks County Sheriff Randy Axelson had entered into a plea agreement before District Judge Edward Boucker.

Joe Gasper officially opened Gasper Law Office on Main Street in the former Prairie Classics building. The Osborne K-18 baseball team took first place at Regionals with an undefeated record and advanced to the state championship in Lucas.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Rooks County Golf, formerly Cedar Links Golf and Country Club, had a new owner: Bill Hambright. Stockton Grade School student Kyra Horn was named the winner in the sixth-grade category for her poster entry with the catch phrase: 'Picture yourself mosquito-free!

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The combined tax values of Rooks County real estate, severed minerals, personal property, utilities, and oil for 2012 had increased by almost $8.5 million from the previous year. The total figure for 2012 was $101,204,511.00, compared with $92,735,065.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Rooks County Appraiser's office had released the new oil valuation figures showing an increase of $6,941,276.00. This was a 12.7% jump from the year before, with oil prices rising from $73.19 per barrel to between $86.00 and $89.00 per barrel.