14 Years Ago

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.

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.

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.

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.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion was Sacred Heart fifth-grade student Jacey Dopita, who correctly spelled 'imitate' and 'genius.'

The new Rooks County Regional Airport officially opened on February 9th, which meant the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had the airport in its system. The Stockton City Commission had received an overview of the new sewage lagoon project plans.

From 15 Years Ago 2011 * Bids for the Plainville water improvement project were reviewed at the Plainville City Council meeting, with the winning bid awarded to Midlands Contracting, Inc., for $308,385.20. * The 2011 Winter Glacade candidates were Sara Crawford, Sara Eichman, Kylee Pywell, Katelin...

Big brothers Rhet and Jhet Hagan announced the arrival of their little brother, Hudson Layne, who was the 2012 Sentinel New Year’s Baby. He was born on February 2nd to Katie and Bret Hagan.

The first phase of landscaping at the Stockton Medical Clinic consisted of 20-foot oak trees grown by Leo Bird and planted by Solid Tree Service, Inc. of Phillipsburg.

Tierney Kester was the Stockton Grade School Spelling Bee Champion, with Caleigh Iwanski runner- up; Daylan Carlson, third place; Emilee Bouchey, fourth place; and Bailee Hemphill, alternate.