* And So They Say: Ray Bigge: “I don’t now whether I am the only person around here still rolling his own cigarettes, but I do think I am the only one still using Bull Durhum.” Kenneth Medley: “The trouble is that people take the wrong attitude toward me.” Chuck Waller (Monday morning): “Things sure are quiet today. I haven’t even sold one car this morning.”

HEADED TO THE STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT, held in Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays in February of 1994 were Stockton High School wrestlers Thane Van Eaton, Josh Price and Rich Bouchey..

*And So They Say: Dorothea Lytle: “Saturday was the first time we ever ran out of everything in the bakery.” Rupert Dryden: “I used to have long golden curls—and still have them put away in a box somewhere.” Iva Roskilly: “Glen had a birthday Saturday, but I’m not telling how old he is.”

Sponsored by the Stockton National Bank, and coming to Stockton from their Branson engagement at the Caravelle Theatre were the Liverpool Legends, for a one-night-only performance at Stockton’s historic Nova Theatre on March 13th. This Beatle’s tribute band was sanctioned by the late, great George Harrison’s sister, Louise, and the “Fab Four” had been performing in Branson on a regular basis for the past two years. The group had performed in Stockton in October of 2003 when they headlined under the name of American English. Since then, the band had reorganized with two of the original members still performing, and they were now garnering even more accolades than ever before.

Walter E. Fleming is the first to come forward to make known is intentions in county politics. Walter is seeking the office of country treasurer on the Republican ticket and if Walter should happen to land the job, we believe the County’s money would still be in capable hand. Walter is a native of Sugar Loaf Township and still resides in its confines. For one year he served his country overseas, being in the 356 Infantry. Walter has all the earmarks of a businessman and is asking the Republican voters for their support.

JOHN AND MALEE BERKLEY were the host family of foreign exchange student Jimmy Valdivieso from Lima, Peru during the 1993 school year. The Stockton Lions Club helped sponsor students each year through this worthwhile program. He enjoyed helping Malee cook on occasion and especially liked to make and eat hamburgers.

* And So They Say: Dean King: “I was certainly more than pleased with my grand opening— all those lovely flowers and everything.” Marilyn Freemeyer; “It is certainly a tragedy when on your only day off, your car won’t start.” Lester Maddy: “We had to come home from Texas—it takes money to live down there.”

With the closing of Schult Mobile Homes in Plainville announced on Jan. 21, 2008, Chick Selbe of Plainville scheduled a town meeting at the Plainville VFW. Approximately 40 local and surrounding-area people were present for the meeting. Plainville Mayor Shirley Hendrex said since the announcement she had already received two tele phone calls from businesses showing interest in relocating to Plainville. One of those businesses could employ about 150 people.

The friends and neighbors of James R. Beckley proved themselves real Samaritans last Thursday when they assembled at the Beckley farm and harvested Mr. Beckley’s corn. Mr. Beckley was taken to the Concordia Hospital several week ago and is suffering with an attack of Bright’s disease. The neighbors, knowing of his condition and the harvest to be done, volunteered assistance and in a few hours shucked 1,500 bushels of corn. There were forty-five men, with thirty-five teams and wagons. The wives came along bringing baskets of good things to eat, and at noon the workers set down to one of the greatest dinners that they ever had the privilege to attend.

UPON THE RETIREMENT OF HIS DAD, John, who had served the surrounding communities for over 32 years, Brad Glendening had announced his position as manager of John’s Auto Repair on February 1st, 1993. Pictured are Brad, his father John and brother Bob.