14 Years Ago

Body The Area United Fund Telethon was deemed a success, with a total of $3,472.00 raised. Venture Corporation was doing an economic stimulus-paving project south of Woodston.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Rooks County Health Center celebrated the first anniversary of the new facility. The David and Karen Reed family were named the 2009 Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year.

Body Recognized as Kansas Honor Scholars at the annual dinner at Hays High School were Stockton High School students Jameson Nyp, Brenna Schlaegel, Alex Henry, and Scott Voss. Tad Felts and Larry Poore were the emcees for the United Fund Telethon.

Body A Retirement Open House was held for Sandi Rogers, who had served as the Stockton City Clerk since 1994. A Retirement Open House was held at the Rooks County Courthouse for Denzil McNeal, who had served as the County’s emergency management director for 13 years.

Body Valley View was celebrating its 30th anniversary with an Open House on September 27th. The public was invited to stop by, tour the facility, and meet the tenants, board members and director Nancy Becker.

Body Highway Maintenance Supervisor Merl Dunning officially retired from his position with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) after 22 years of service.

Body Karen Spielbusch had an adventure of a lifetime when she bagged an elk at Star Mountain Ranch in Nephi, Utah. The SCI score was 365.7/8.

Body Stockton had voted for a $1,800,000.

Body JJ Oil Operations Manager Pat Lingg had announced that J-Mart would donate 1¢ from everygallonofgaspumped in September to the Stockton school system. The SHS Class of 1964 enjoyed their 45th reunion with a tour of the SHS Gymnasium.