Annual Meeting of Rooks County Conservation District Mon., Jan. 29th

The Rooks County Conservation District’s 76th Annual Meeting will take place on Monday, January 29th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Palco High School Gym. Activities for the evening will include the presentation of the 2023 Bankers Soil Conservation Award and the Windbreak Award.

The recipient of the 2023 Bankers Soil Conservation award is Darren Rubottom.

Landowners chosen to receive the awards are selected by using the following criteria: using the land in accordance with its needs and capability; completion of conservation plan; balance of farm operation; and quality of conservation work completed and maintained.

The Windbreak Award will be presented to Alan Dix and Travis Jones.

Also taking place at the meeting will be the election of two District Supervisors for the expiring terms of Greggory Whisman and David Dryden, presided over by Cade Beesley, Vice Chairman. Reid Petty, District Director for Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, will be attending the meeting. Students will be recognized who have been chosen as first-, second-, third-, or fourth-place winners in the poster and limerick contests sponsored by the Rooks County Conservation District. Rooks County grade school children in kindergarten through eighth grades submitted posters and limericks.

Schools in the county submitting posters and limericks include Stockton, Plainville, Sacred Heart, Palco, and Damar Elementary School. An educational presentation is given in the schools to kick off the contest. The theme for 2024 is “May The Forest Be With You, Always.”

Supper will be served prior to the meeting by The Daily Grind, courtesy of Solutions North Bank, Stockton, First State Bank of Plainville, Farmers National Bank of Stockton and Astra Bank of Plainville.

Door prizes will also the awarded this year but all winners must be present to win.

So come out and support the Rooks County Conservation District and everything they do for so many throughout the year.

Everyone is invited to attend and there is no charge for a great night of fun.