Stockton Rodders, Inc. will host their 14th annual Swing Into Summer Car Show next Friday, June 14th, and Saturday, June 15th.

At the May 21st Tuesday morning meeting, the Rooks County Commissioners met with register of deeds April Brown to discuss in more detail the software program she would like to purchase for her office. Before Brown came to the meeting, the commissioners expressed the idea of buying something for the entire courthouse, as most of the offices use the AS400 system at this time. They also noted that technology updates will only increase in price in the coming years, but over $60,000.00 for one office is a significant expense. They talked about earmarking funds for the 2025 budget while seeing if Brown can use the system in place for now.

Most of the Stockton City Commission meeting was a discussion with Rooks County Undersheriff Chad Sterling about the more than $70,000.00 increase in their proposed 2025 budget contract between the City and Rooks County. Increases in costs centered on leasing vehicles for the department, which went from $10,000.00 to over $30,000.00. The commissioners want more clarification on the rotation and use of the vehicles. They also asked about vehicle maintenance, in-car cameras, body cameras and mics and software, wages, and overtime. There are still some questions to be answered before the approval of the contract with the commissioners to talk with Sheriff Gary Knight in more detail, as he could not attend the meeting due to a prior commitment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.