Loren Newell of Damar caught the trout of a lifetime at the Webster Stilling Basin on January 4th, with the fish measuring 28 inches in length. He planned to have it mounted so that it would always remain fresh in his memory.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Rooks County Sheriff Randy Axelson was arrested on December 30th, 2011, by agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation on a probable cause warrant in connection with the alleged distribution of methamphetamine, according to a statement issued by the special prosecutor appointed in the case, Thomas J. Drees of Hays.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Members of the Stockton Junior High basketball team were Corey Poore, Liam Pasilias, Aaron Hahn, Kylar Williams, Kody Odle, Travis Clements, Kian Coffey, Joel Green, Kyle Hull, Tristan Williams, Shea Ward, Ragen Struckhoff, Donny Riffel, Nolan Lowry, Ethan Hamel, Jacob Gore, and Braden Higdon. Coaches were Loren Hemphill and Tricia Hull.

The SHS Snoball King and Queen were Connor Winters and Chrissie Cox, with Colton Pfeifer, Tyler Peterson, Haley Dix, and Maggie Spires as their royal court. The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce's 'Shop Stockton' contest was held, with the three winners, Marilyn Miller, Piper Creighton, and Nancy Becker, announced.

The new Stockton Medical Clinic officially opened to patients on December 5th. The clinic housed the full-time medical practices of Dr. Mike Oller, Dr. Beth Loney-Oller, and Genney Robben-Rahjes, APRN. Dr. Dan Sanchez and Dr. Lynn Fisher were available for appointments every Thursday.

At the invitation from Chris Kollman, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach was in Stockton, spoke at the Stockton Rotary Club, and went pheasant hunting with Chris Kollman, Dale Winklepleck, and Zach Kesler. He had been in Hays to interview for the local cable access show, 'Talking Democracy.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Frank Sinatra impersonator Les Lankhorst, the star of Las Vegas’ 'The Rat Pack is Back!' and K-state alumnus, was to perform at the historic Nova Theatre for a 'Swingin' Christmas.' The 2011 tax figures showed an increase of $410,00.00 from 2010, going from $11,865,613.00 to $12,275,375.00. The Sigma Phi ESA group had scheduled its annual Christmas Coffee, featuring homemade soup, sandwiches, desserts, and candy, along with craft items.

Stockton's newest gem of a store, Indigo by Jasmine, had opened by Vipuwan Thangsuwan, or Pook, as she is known by her friends and family in Stockton. She was selling her unique jewelry, clothing, and accessories.

The Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and Moore-Overlease FuneralChapelwelcomed new partners, Brad and Daphne Plumer, to Rooks County. Brad and Daphne bought into the corporation and were co-owners in Stockton, Plainville, and Hill City.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The theme for the 2011 Kansas State School Bus Safety Poster Contest was 'I See The Driver—The Driver Sees Me!' Stockton Grade School student Alayne Harbison placed first in Division III, which encompassed grades six through eight throughout the state of Kansas. The Stockton Medical Clinic's dedication was set for November 13th.