14 Years Ago

Body Betty Bedore was retiring from the Rooks County FSA Office. Miranda (Byfield) McCune had opened a quaint ice cream shop in the east part of town on Highway 36 called Cune’s Corner.

Body Rooks County Sheriff Randy Axelson confirmed a break-in and robbery at the Curtis Patterson residence across the road from Rooks County Feeders at 22 Road in Plainville. When he returned home, Patterson discovered the burglary and was compiling a list of missing items.

Body Starting on July 1st, Kansas was to become the latest state to outlaw smoking in restaurants, bars, and workplaces.

Body * Stockton High School wrestler Carlos Gallaway was headed to the State Wrestling Tournament in Hays.

Body The Bluegrass trio Two Bits A Gander was set to perform at the Nova Theatre in March. Josh Price, a former Stocktonite, was one-third of the group.

Body Scoutmaster Misty Higdon received the Boy Scout Wheatland District Award of Merit, the highest award given in Scouting at the annual Baden Powell Banquet held in Hays.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Hope Turnbull was the Stockton Grade School Spelling Bee champion, with Cecelia Back as runner- up. After purchasing Nick Lowe’s business shares, Rusty and Cheryl Hrabe became the sole owners of Webster’s Supermarket.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Stockton Tigers were the runners-up in the 2010 Mid-Continent League Basketball Tournament.

Body Miss Brecklyn Andraea Zizz was the Sentinel’s New Year’s Baby, who arrived on January 13th to parents Heidi and Joe Zizz. Gina Deutscher represented the Stockton Booster Club at the school board meeting.

Body The SHS 2009 Snoball took place on December 19th, and after the votes were counted, Stephen Moll was crowned King and Brenna Schlaegel as queen. Attendants were Carlee Lindsey, Scott Voss, Sage Penner, and Amber Kriley.