14 Years Ago

Body Receiving high ratings at the State Solo Competition in Wichita were music students Morgan Beougher, Delilah Griebel, Anna Hahn, Nicholas Henry, Chrissie Cox, MaKayla Reed, and Rebekah Niblock. Alexa Rogers was hired as Stockton's Assistant Recreation Director.

Body The SHS Prom Queen and King were Hayley Dix and Michael Dix. Kim Thomas was set to serve another term as Stockton City Mayor, with Clerk Doug Conn administering the Oath of Office.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The SHS Prom queen and king candidates were Shaina Ott, Ravin States, Kacey Scott, Hayley Dix, Bryce Reichard, Michael Dix, Chandler Nyp, and Colton Pfiefer.

Body The Rooks County Regional Airport officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the facility on April 5th.

Body Collecting the most boxtops as part of a moneymaker for Stockton Grade School were Ashlyn Hahn, who collected 607 boxtops; Magnus States, who collected 500 boxtops; and Basil Powers, who collected 712 boxtops. The school received a total of $778.

Body Sterling Supply, LLC, in Stockton, officially opened for business on March 19th. Owners were Chad and Nancy Sterling.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Corwin 'Corky' Hagan had thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for Rooks County Commissioner, District 3, creating a race against incumbent Ted Lambert. The SHS Striders had been chosen for the 20122013 school year.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Thanks to a donation of archery equipment from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Stockton students were enjoying learning a new sport during their Physical Education classes.

Body Stockton's fire and ambulance building had gotten a new facelift, with new paint, cable TV, and murals. The City wells were being upgraded with a new electrical system.

Body Nine-year-old Hope Smith donated her hair to Locks of Love. This nonprofit organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with long-term medical hair loss due to any diagnosis.