In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Stockton Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 12th. The first order of business was to review the second reading of the new policy updates. After President Chad Sterling read through the updates, the board members voted to approve them as presented.

(The following is from the August 6th Hays Post article by Cristina Janney.) Several current and former doctors have come forward with criticism of the HaysMed administration. Former HaysMed Dr.

Rooks County Election Officer Laurie Montgomery has released the unofficial vote totals and percentages from the Primary Election held on Tuesday, August 6. Of interest locally was the District 2 Rooks County Commissioner seat currently held by John Ruder.

If you enjoy sunshine and crafts, spend a funfilled Saturday in northwest Kansas on Highway 9. The town of Logan, home to the renovated Hansen Museum, hosts one of Kansas's best arts and crafts fairs.

A new book, Kansas and Kansans in World War I, published by the University Press of Kansas, describes how residents of Rooks County and other Kansans participated in World War I. Using letters, newspapers, and other documents, author Blake Watson examines service in France and the war effort back home.

The Rooks County Fair has ended, and the Stockton City Swimming Pool is in its last open week. This means the lazy days of summer are coming to a close, with the first day of school set for next Wednesday, August 21st.

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The Rooks County Free Fair started off with the one of its most popular events, the IMCA Stock Car Races on Sunday, August 4th and the IMCA Stock Car Races/ Dirt Crown Summer Race Series on Monday, August 5th, setting the tone for an exciting week of Grandstand entertainment and fun on the Midway! On Tuesday night, August 6th, the Purple Ribbon RC Racing, and the Free Ranch Rodeo (Frank Smith Arena) are the big attractions with both starting at 7:00 p.m. Then on Wednesday night, August 7th, in the Grandstand infield, the Fair will hold its newest event, the Barnyard Brew Fest, from 6:00 p.m.

Support needed for John Walker’s medical expenses Receives liver transplant Lifelong Stockton resident and owner of Walker Sand & Gravel Company, John Walker, has been living with spherocytosis, a blood disorder diagnosed 30 years ago. This non-alcoholic fatty liver disease alters the shape and reduces the lifespan of red blood cells, which causes an iron overload.