14 Years Ago

Body There was a very light showing of registered voters out for the April 4, 2006 general election, with only 22% of the City’s 1,021 registered voters turning out to vote.

Body Scheduled to perform at the Nova Theatre on April 8 were two bluegrass groups—Steam Powered Airplane and The Prairie Acre. Uriah Price, formerly of Stockton, was a member of the SPA band.

Body Kaleb Mateo Inchaustegui received the honors of being the first baby to be born at Rooks County Health Center in 2006. He arrived March 17 to parents Susan and Shawn Inchaustegui of Webster.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago

Body Rooks Countians were treated to a first look at the new Rooks County Health Center when two different views on a quarter-page artist’s drawing were published in the March 9, 2006 paper.

Body A Scrapbook Crop Event was planned for March 18 as a fundraiser for the Stockton Fire Department.

Body At the Rooks County Spelling Bee, although Stockton didn’t claim the championship position, they were proud of the accomplishments of their 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place showings.

Body The 2005 Kansas Bankers Association Conservation Award Winners for Rooks County were Don and Sandy Benoit, and Tom and Donna Benoit, who farm in western Rooks and eastern Graham counties.

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Stockton Tigers were crowned the MCEL Basketball Tournament Champions following their win over the Ellis Railers on Jan. 12, 2006. Team members

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Rooks County Commissioners Bob Schamel, Gary LeRock and Pat Hageman met with members of the Rooks County Fair Board to discuss the number