14 Years Ago

Freakish-looking hailstones, some measuring up to four-inches across, caused considerable damage to homes and vehicles, when a severe thunderstorm came in with a bang at around 10:00 p.m. on April 25, 2008.

Darrell Sammons and Mike Heenan were sworn in as city commissioners at the April 1st, 2008 meeting, joining other commissioners Reesa Brown, Twila Sander and Wayne Madison, as well as city manager Connie Conyac, and clerk Sandi Rogers.

The Board of Education of Stockton USD 2761 was pleased to announce that a contract for Superintendent of Schools had been offered and accepted by Mr. W. Luis Cass of Wallace, Nebr. This action was taken at a special meeting of the board on April 7, 2008.

Citizens of Rooks County were asked to help identify the “8 Wonders of Rooks County,” with the results to be announced June 18. The Stockton School District had recently received an anonymous donation to be used for technology purposes for the students.

Chris Sander, librarian for the Stockton Public Library, had applied for and received a network video relay system for hearing impaired. Frank and Carolyn Earl were pictured at the library as they demonstrated the new equipment.

The four candidates on the ballot for Stockton City Commission were featured with their answers to the Sentinel’s questions.

With spring in the air and the weather warming, local children were looking for a fun place to visit and play with their friends. This dream was about to become a reality for the children of Stockton.

In its regular bi-monthly meeting, the City of Stockton dispersed part of the Hansen grant it had received for baseball lights, swimming pool refurbishments and playground equipment. “The 7 Project” was held at the high school on March 5.

Blaine Baxter of Baxter’s Bait and Tackle of Stockton was the front page lead story, written by Mike Corn, in the Sunday, March 2 issue of The Hays Daily News. The story centered around Baxter’s 19-year-old business and the changes he has witnessed over the years.

On Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, Steve and Stephanie Pfeifer, Miranda Williams, Irvin Earl, Heather Williams and Adam, Kevin and Dena States, Magnus and Ravin, Kay Mason and Dacota Starbuck went to Walmart in Hays to surprise Andy Williams and his friend, Frank Tenorio, and escort them back to a...