A young bald eagle, approximately three or four years old, was brought into Central Vet Services in Stockton on Wednesday, May 8th, for treatment by Carrie Newell of Hill City, who oversees Carrie’s Rehab Critters.

A special meeting of the Stockton Unified School District No. 271 Board of Education was held on Wednesday, May 22nd, with the Board members first approving the selling of Buses 24 and 21 on Purple Wave and to purchase a 53-passenger bus with added purchased storage.

Prairie Heritage Auction and Real Estate in Plainville will be holding a Collectible Auction beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, at Auction City Limits in Plainville. Prior to the event, an Open House to view the wide variety of collectibles items to be up for auction will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at ACL.

SHS seniors who have a graduation photo displayed in the window at the Stockton Sentinel may pick them up during regular business hours. Our front doors is open on Monday and Thursdays from 9-12 and 1-5.

The Monday, June 2nd, 12 noon deadline is fast-approaching if you’re desiring to run as a candidate for any of the positions on the primary ballot. Those positions were featured in a front-page article in last week’s Sentinel dated Thursday, May 23rd.

In his annual address during the Memorial Day services at the Stockton City Cemetery on Monday, May 27th, veteran and VFW Post 8873 Quartermaster John Berkley spoke as follows: “Memorial Day was created in 1868 to honor military personnel who lost their lives during the Civil War. It was later expanded to honor all military personnel who have died in service to their country. We have unofficially used it to honor all military personnel who have served their country honorably. This reminds us of the sacrifices made to [protect and preserve our rights and our way of life.

Stockton Grade School eighth-grade student Bodye Stithem was crowned the Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion on Friday, January 29th at Palco Grade School. Bodye won by correctly spelling the word, “knickerbockers” after going head-to-head against second-place finisher Cayden Klein from Sacred Heart Grade School for several rounds.

In this season of hope, faith and gratitude, we want to share our thanks and best wishes with all of you. We’re so grateful for the gifts of friendship and community that have made our year so special.

At the Stockton City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, August 4th, the commissioners met with Dean Kester with the Stockton Rodders, who was present for the session to present a check to the Stockton Fire Department in the amount of $3,238.44. Fire chief Jon Voss was there to accept the donation. Kester thanked the City for its continued support of the annual Swing Into Summer Cruise Night and Car Show. Next year, the car club will be making its annual donation to the Stockton EMS.