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Card of Thanks

3 years ago By A Big Thank You!

I would like to thank my friends and relatives for the cards, gifts, flowers and food I received for my birthday. A special thanks to my family for the 90th birthday party on Saturday, December 3rd, at the Senior Center in Stockton.— Betty Cadoret p.

Luke Voss is one of the Outstanding 4-Hers of the Year

3 years ago By News Staff

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LUKE VOSS (pictured), a member of the Eager Beaver 4-H Club, and Cady Pieper of Palco 4-H Club, were recognized at the Rooks County 4-H Achievement Banquet held Monday, Nov. 7, as Rooks County Outstanding 4-Hers for the Year. Luke also received the 4-H Key Award.

Rooks County 4-Hers attend Achievement Banquet

3 years ago By News Staff

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ROOKS COUNTY 4-HERS attending the Rooks County 4-H Achievement Banquet held on November 7 were, from left: Olivia Luna, Alessa Dinkel, Brody Axelson, Luke Voss, Brody Odle, Chris Kriley, Emery Peterson, Mia Odle, Tase Brown, Rivver Long, Eli Atkisson, Bodye Stithem, Emilee Brown, Ryan Mongeau, Bryan Stithem and Blayke Stithem.

Stockton represents at the KMEA Mini Convention II Concert

3 years ago By News Staff

The KMEA High School Honor Band, High School Honor Choir and Elementary Honor Choir held their Convention II Concert at Fort Hays State University on Saturday, December 3rd with Stockton being represented in the choirs at both the elementary and high school level.

THE STOCKTON ELEMENTARY MUSIC STUDENTS who were part of the KMEA Honor Choir and performed at Fort Hays State University on Saturday, December 3rd were (front row, from left): Kaylee Jackson, Jade Jackson; (back row) McKenna Horn, Adrienne McCoy and Lyllyn McNulty. (Not pictured Kinley Kester.)

The Stockton Students, Teachers and Mourners line up on Main St.

3 years ago By News Staff

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THE STOCKTON STUDENTS,TEACHERS AND MOURNERS lined up on both sides of Main Street on Monday, December 5th when the funeral motorcade for Rooks County Sheriff Department’s Patrol Officer Quintin Hue Silsby drove through the town on its way to his final resting place in Cawker City.

Grandma Betty is 90!

3 years ago By News Staff

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BETTY CADORET has not let a little thing like “age” keep her from doing what she loves, and that’s being with children! Betty, a Foster Grandparent at Stockton Elementary School, just turned 90 years young, and all of the students, teachers and staff signed a birthday card almost the size of Betty! Happy 90th Birthday, Betty!

Winners of the Community Christmas Tree Ornament Contest announced

3 years ago By News Staff

This year’s winners of the Community Christmas Tree Ornament Contest are as follows: (Adult) Erin Miller placed first and Will Leake placed second; (Teen) Camille Lowry placed first and Remy Muir placed second; and (Youth) Evelyn Hilbrink placed first and Lane Muir placed second with Owen Muir...

Two fire calls for Stockton

3 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton Fire Department was called out on Sunday, November 20th at approximately 3:44 p.m. to a report of smoke in a pasture just west of J Road and 9 Road. The volunteers worked the area for over an hour and a half with roughly 30 acres burned.

Kesler to KMEA Honor Choir

3 years ago By News Staff

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STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL music student Aubrey Kesler, left, will be part of the District KMEA High School Honor Choir. The concert will be held this Saturday, December 3rd at Fort Hays State University. Kesler is shown with her high school music instructor, Megan Riener. (Courtesy Photo)

First Christian Church of Plainville

3 years ago By News Staff

Last week Craig Aldridge led us through the first several chapters of Ephesians, telling us that Christ can use us where we are. God has chosen us, we just have to accept it and do something with it. This week Craig continued in Ephesians by encouraging us to have unity in the Body of Christ.