14 Years Ago

Some of the new Stockton teachers featured in articles were Jon Vande Kopple, (speech pathologist), Erika Householter (business), and Clint Bedore (K-12 physical education).

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Stockton High School KAY chapter earned the Gold Award for the 2010-2011 school year.

An article about the loss of the Kansas group of fallen heroes Army Chief Warrant officer 2 Bryan Nichols, Army Spec. Alexander Bennett, and Army Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, who were part of Bravo Company, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, during a rescue mission in Afghanistan was featured.

The Rooks County Free Fair was marking its 132nd year with a full week of entertainment. Little Texas AND Restless Heart were set to perform.

Former Stocktonite Philisene Probasco, 92, had moved to the St John’s Assisted Living Complex in Hays in 2009. Once she moved in she began walking inside the facility for exercise and kept track of her miles.

GrandChampionsofthe Rooks County 4-H Fashion Show were Nate Billinger, Madeline Towns, Tatum Hamilton, Cecelia Beck, Rebekah Niblock, Monica Towns, and Jacob Towns.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Nolan Buss won the Huffy bicycle and helmet at the Dollar General June raffle. At the Stockton Unified School District Board of Education’s meeting, new members Nicole Pulec and Shari Coffey were sworn in.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The combined tax values of Rooks County real estate, severed minerals, personal property, utilities, and oil for 2011 increased almost $7.4 million in value compared to 2010 figures. The total for 2011 was $92,735,065.00 and $85,350,202.00 for 2010.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Stockton Police Department reported that two people were arrested in connection with a burglary at the Stockton J-Mart.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Rooks County Appraiser’s Office released new oil valuation figures, showing an increase of $6,871,405.00 from the previous year, a 12.5% jump. The price of oil increased from $65.29 to $73.19.