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WANTED: PICTURES FOR “YESTERYEAR” PAGE

4 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton Sentinel is always looking for pictures for our “Yesteryear” page. If you have a picture that you’d be willing to share with our readers (preferably at least 20 years old), send it to Stockton Sentinel, P.O. Box 521, Stockton, KS 67669, e-mail it to: stkpaper@ruraltel.net or bring it in to our office and we’ll be sure you get it back.

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Rooks County Conservation District 74th annual meeting set for Monday, February 7th

4 years ago By News Staff

The Rooks County Conservation District’s 73rd annual meeting is set for Monday, February 7th. The meeting will be held in the Plainville Grade School Cafeteria to begin at 6:30 p.m.

A “Sentinel-Style” Review of 2021

4 years ago By News Staff

(Continued From Last Week) July 1—Erin Deitrich and Chris Rea were featured in an article about their “Walking Across America.” Hays woman, Nicole Dechant, was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a convenience store in Plainville. Mead Lumber Company, Inc.

Dr. Jen Brull to close practice in the fall

4 years ago By News Staff

Twenty years ago Dr. Jen Brull was a young doctor, newly graduated with no training in the business of medicine. She was looking for a place to fulfill her obligation to serve in a rural community of Kansas. Despite her inexperience, Brull stated, “I was welcomed with open arms by the hospital board, my new partner, Dr. Dan Sanchez and the community of Rooks County.” It was clear to her from the start that Rooks County was the right place. She had a wonderful partner/ mentor, patients she loved and the town of Plainville that felt like home.

Attention Stockton High School Alumni!

4 years ago By News Staff

In recent years there has been a steady decline in the attendance of the annual Stockton High School Alumni Banquet on Memorial Day Weekend. Many classes have opted to hold their own reunions. Also, due to the pandemic the “all school” reunion has not been held the past two years, along with it noted that the respective officers are not getting any younger and would like to “retire.”

Stockton Fire Calls

4 years ago By News Staff

On Wednesday, December 15th, the dreadful day of extremely high wind and “The Four County Fire,” the first fire siren sounded at 12:50 p.m. for a call to Highway 24 and 8 Roads due to a pasture fire near Bryant and Danielle Muir’s residence. The cause of the fire was from a lightning strike. Stockton called for mutual aid from Plainville with the volunteers working the area for the next two hours. A total of approximately 20 acres was burned.

Governor appoints Angela D. Coble to Kansas Court of Appeals

4 years ago By News Staff

Governor Laura Kelly announced today the appointment of Angela D. Coble, Salina, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael Buser.

“Ms. Coble will be an exceptional addition to the Court of Appeals,” Governor Kelly said. “She has the Kansas grit, dedication, and experience, in addition to a strong reputation in her local and legal communities, that will make her an excellent Court of Appeals judge.”

Expectations exceeded for the Rooks County Cancer Council fundraiser

4 years ago By News Staff

The Rooks County Cancer Council recently found itself in a financial whirlpool. For over fifteen years Rooks County Cancer Council (RCCC), which is a volunteer agency working under the guidance of the Rooks County Healthcare Foundation, has distributed fuel vouchers and supplemental nutrition to residents who live in Rooks County and are receiving cancer treatment.

County approves purchase for road and bridge dept.

4 years ago By Virgi Laska

The Rooks County Commissioners voted to allow road and bridge superintendent Rich Bouchey to purchase a 1224 volt jump starter and generator with air for the approximate cost of $12,000.00 (installed), at the weekly meeting held on Tuesday, January 11th. This item has been one that was discussed at prior meetings to be purchased for the shop.

MEGA Lungs display teaches students about general lung health

4 years ago By News Staff

Students and teachers from Stockton USD #271, Plainville USD and Sacred Heart School toured the MEGA Lungs display on Wednesday January 12th in Stockton and on Thursday, January 13th in Plainville. Rooks County Health Director of Nursing Pam Harmon, and Plainville PE teacher Reisa Rudman gave the presentations to the students. The Lungs were then on display for the public during the basketball game held in Plainville that Thursday evening.