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Local Heroes

3 years ago By News Staff

Six of our hometown heroes, Robert Hamilton, Gerald Wehrli, Randall Peacock, Scott Baker, Jay Murphy and Roland Johnston, were honored at the “Salute To Our Veterans” program held at Stockton High School on Friday, November 11th. The six recipients received Quilts of Valor with VFW President Deb Niermeier giving a short account of each veteran’s service to our country. Those who attended the program listened to the stories about each of their tours of duty and sacrifices for our country.

Commissioners receive update on Redbud Village in Plainville

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

At the Tuesday morning meeting on November 14th of the Rooks County Commission, Chuck Comeau, representing the Redbud Village committee, updated the commissioners on the project. Comeau stated that it had been a year ago when the committee had hired a consulting firm to look into the facility.

Quilt of Valor Recipients with Quilters

3 years ago By News Staff

There were six Quilt of Valor recipients this year. Two of the six, Randall Peacock and Scott Baker, were pictued in last week’s Sentinel along with the story about the special event. Here are the remaining four veterans receiving quilts on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11th, at the Stockton High School Gymnasium.

RECEIVING HIS QUILT OF VALOR made especially for him by Diane Maddy and Bev Glassman was Bob Hamilton (Army) at the Veterans Day program held at Stockton High School. Pictured are Bob Hamilton, Diane Maddy and Dena Bouchey.

School board receives updates and reports

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

After Stockton High School seniors Taigen Kerr, Delanee Bedore and Tierra Yohon led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance at the USD 271 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, November 14th they each talked about what their favorite subjects were in school and what their plans are after graduation.

SHS teacher Michelle Towery named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

Stockton High School’s history teacher, Michelle Towery, was selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Towery was nominated by senior Addie Struckhoff for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession.

SHS HISTORY TEACHER, Michelle Towery, has been selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Dinstinction by the National Society of High School Scholars.

Paying it forward for our veterans

3 years ago By News Staff

Royce Williams with Royce’s CBG (Cigar Box Guitars) started designing custom cigar box guitars a few years ago after watching YouTube videos about this age-old craft. Since that time he has fashioned over 100 guitars, with some sold around the world.

ROYCE WILLIAMS with Royce’s CBG donated one of his cigar box guitars to the Stockton VFW and American Legion to use as a raffle fundraiser for their organization. Pictured accepting the guitar are (from left): Scott Baker, Ken Bachman, John Berkley, Shayn Balthazor, Royce Williams, Mack Palmer and Ed Thayer.

Stockton Fire Department called out Sunday afternoon

3 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton Fire Department was dispatched at 3:44 p.m. Sunday afternoon for a report of smoke in a pasture just west of J Road and 9 Road.

Watch for more information in a future edition of the Sentinel.

Stockton Pizza Hut closed its doors Oct. 31st

3 years ago By News Staff

Due to new Franchise Agreement requirements, Pizza Management Company made the decision to close the Stockton Pizza Hut on Monday, October 31st. The business had been in operation since 1998, serving the community with dine-in and take-out orders, as well as their lunch specials.

Hometown heroes honored at program

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

Stockton USD 271 presented “A Salute to our Veterans” on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th. The morning began with a reception of coffee, cookies and doughnuts hosted by the KAY organization before the program at 9:00 a.m.

THE SIX VETERANS who were presented with Quilts of Valor for service to their country at the Veterans Day program held at Stockton High School on Friday, November 11th were (from left) Scott Baker, Randall Peacock, Roland Johnston, Jay Murphy, Bob Hamilton and Gerald Wehrli.

Stockton’s “Postcard Mural” is finished

3 years ago By Nancy Becker

A second major art project in Stockton has just been completed with the “Greetings From... Stockton” postcard mural getting its final touches last Tuesday. RoCo Arts Council is so pleased to present this amazing mural to the community which symbolically represents so much of our life here. There is something for everyone to identify within the design elements, making a personal connection with the art. In many ways, that’s what makes it such a great design.