14 Years Ago

Norton Correctional Facility escapee, Samuel (Sam) Lee Dartez II, was apprehended in Riley County approximately three hours after escaping from Norton Correctional Facility-East Unit, located in Stockton. Saturday evening, March 10, at approximately 7:10 p.m.

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss turned 50 on March 1, 2007. In honor of that celebration, “celebrities” from around the community of Stockton read the popular book aloud to the pre-school through 4th-grade classes on March 1st and March 2nd, which happens to be Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

After keeping the Stockton area in suspense for weeks, Jalia Mahjah Creighton finally arrived on Feb. 19, to claim the title of New Year’s Baby 2007. Justin and Fielzah Creighton were parents of a second New Year’s Baby as big sister Jazlynn, almost 3, was the Sentinel’s New Year’s Baby for 2004.

Members of the Stockton Delegation visited Topeka on Jan. 30 and 31, 2007. During this annual visit, Lobbyist and Advisor Jon Small arranged for the delegation to meet with a number of Representatives, Secretaries and other dignitaries at the state capitol over the two-day period.

Terry Fator, The Human Jukebox, delighted his audience on Feb. 7 at the Nova Theatre as he impersonated many stars, including Michael Jackson.

The Stockton Area Arts Council and the Rooks County Historical Society hosted a “Speaking of Kansas” program in honor of Kansas Day at the Nova Theatre on February 1, 2007.

Excavation was underway at the site of the new Rooks County Health Center. Shelby Moore of Stockton, and Colt McCune of Plainville, both injured in a car accident on Jan.

The historic Nova Theatre in Stockton was proud to announce the procurement of Terry Fator, The Human Jukebox, for an evening of non-stop laughter, scheduled for Feb. 7.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago On Jan. 6 and 7, 2007, the Stockton Volunteer Fire Department hosted the Regional Kansas Firefighters Training School.

Krob Trenching, Inc. announced the sale of its underground telecommunications construction services division to Cole Trenching, LLC. Cole was an employee of Krob Trenching, Inc.