14 Years Ago

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Art Wilken's huge collection of old trucks, tractors, and pickups was set to be sold to the highest bidders at the Auction at the Wilken’s plant along Highway 183.

Travis Whisman was the new Rooks County Deputy. He grew up in Plainville before moving to Hays for his freshman year of high school. He attended Fort Hays State and received a degree in criminal justice.

The Rooks County Regional Airport Dedication was a historic event for the community. It was the first airport built in the state of Kansas since 1989.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago StocktonSeniorsAudrey Green and Kobe Beougher were crowned the 2012 Homecoming Queen and King. Crown bearers were Bodye Stithem and Cason Iwanski.

The SHS Homecoming candidates were Jose Aguilar-Romero, Koby Beougher, Colby Miller, Delilah Griebel, Zach Lowry, Audrey Green, Sierra Brown, and Sara Saunders. Some of the Theme days were Super Hero Day, Twin Day, and Farmers Day.

It appeared that all roads were leading to Stockton, with the new census figures showing an increase of 45 citizens for the town, bringing the total to 1,231. Jose Gabriel Aguilar/ Romero was Stockton's new foreign exchange student from Mexico.

Grace Turnbull and Neva Marshall were both celebrating turning 100 years young on September 9th, with their families and friends. For the second term in a row, Stockton USD 271 had shown an increase in enrollment for the school year, with a total of 303 students enrolled.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The new faces at Stockton U.S.D. 271 were Bobbi Basart, technology coordinator and junior high tech instructor; Brett Schmidt, new kindergarten teacher; and Megan Cahoj, new band teacher and kindergarten vocal teacher.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago There were 41 entries at the Demolition Derby and 1/2 ton, 2-Wheel-Drive Derby at the Fair. When the dust settled, the winners were Jesse Martin (welded) and David Earl (pickup).

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The results of the primary election showed that Gary Knight of Plainville had handily won the office of Rooks County Sheriff, with 1,187 votes.