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THE STOCKTON CITY SWIMMING POOL held a game night on Sunday, July 24th to celebrate Stockton’s 150th birthday. The swimmers enjoyed playing several games including “Biggest Splash,” “Best Dive,” relay races and diving for money and prizes.

FAY THOMSEN and Gary Peterson dance to the tunes of Jimmy Dee and The Fabulous Destinations during the Fair.

CINDY MCDOWELL, Stockton, and Doug Iman, Elkhart, sing along with Jimmy Dee on Saturday night of the Fair.

COLE HARRIS spends some time with family prior to performing under the Solutions North Bank pavilion on Thursday night of the Rooks County Free Fair. Harris, who is married to Amber (Kriley), is pictured with his niece, Finley Peterson and mother-in-law, Julie Kriley.

VERNON WATERS takes aim at the bullseye before throwing the axe at the target during this year’s Fair.

TEAMWORK! Jase Stice, wearing a cast, receives a helping hand from mom, Sonja, while attempting to ring the bell on Monday night of the Rooks County Free Fair.

ROYCE WILLIAMS took a break from making cigar box guitars to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fair on Monday.

THANK YOU! The family of Charles Campbell would like to thank Dr. Mike Oller and the Rooks County Health Center staff for the wonderful care of our dad.

JIMMY DEE and The Fabulous Destinations had a lot of help from the Dee-ettes while performing on Saturday night of the Fair.

SEVERAL RANCH RODEO teams fournd their way to Frank Smith Arena on Monday night of the Fair, competing for the coveted rodeo buckles, with the team, Open Cross, the big winners.