Yesteryear

Body MEMBERS OF THE 1997 STOCKTON JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM included (front row, from left): James Post, Damian Dibble, John Rogers, Jeremy Green, John Crandall, Matt Seip; (second row) assistant coach Quentin VanEaton, Brett Gartrell, Tyler Muir, Brian Berkley, Cody Miller, Chauncey...

Body * And So They Say: Kenneth Orr: “Well, I think I’ve just about won the battle of the leaves.” Bill Gouldman: “The only thing I really know is that the fish aren’t biting.” Erma Jean Price: “Well, we got moved.

Body An article about the Poore Farm, written by and published on the Kansas AgriTourism website, was republished and featured in the November 16, 2006 Stockton Sentinel. The farm, owned by BJ and Larry Poore, was originally established in 1905 by R. D.

Body The startling news came from Plainville last week that Elmer Norris, ex-veteran of the World War, evidently by accident had taken a dose of sulphuric acid at his room in Plainville. His friend, C. W. Coolbaugh, happened to be in Plainville at the time and was quickly on the scene.

Body THE STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL’S 1997 GOBLIN’S GLORY KING AND QUEEN were Bobby LeFort and Alicia Rothe. The Royal Court consisted of Bob Kriley, Laura Gasper, King Bobby, Queen Alicia, Chad LaBarge and Angie Kriley.

Body * And So They Say: Sterling Bagby (looking at his green November and December show calendars): “I guess I’m the first one to get any Christmas advertising.” Lloyd Maddy: “When I say I don’t know anything, I’m telling the truth.

Body Robert Schamel retained his position on the county commission with 411 votes to Eleanor Buss’ 297 votes. On the state level, Rooks County voted to re-elect the Sebelius/Parkinson ticket for Governor/Lt. Governor over Barnett/Wagle, 1,102 to 934.

Body 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.

Body J.R. Combs, one of the early settlers of Alcona Township, died of heart failure as the result of a long affiction from tuberculosis of the bone. Mr. Combs homesteaded in 1878 and has lived on the place for 43 years.

Body Drs. Craig and Jessica Iwanski, DVM, have announced that Central Veterinary Services large animal facility, located one half mile east of Stockton, was open for business.