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. Sage Penner finished 2nd, Leslee Damrow was 3rd place, and Blake Armstrong and Molly Schleicher claimed the 4th and 5th place spots. Winning the champion spot was Cole Smith of Plainville.

Basketball Tournament at the start of the new year in 1997. Players on the team included (front row, from left): Tara Towns, Korina Kriley, Melodie Hollern; (back row) Betsy Lewis, Jamie Pickett and Sara McReynolds.

* And So They Say: Dave Oyer: “I put fertilizer on my lawn on top of the snow and I’ll bet the grass will be a foot tall in a month.” Francis Cadoret: “There’s no need of putting the fire in the paper as everyone in town was there by the time we got there.” Leo Bird: “I don’t know anything— and I’m not sure of that.”

Records and reports show that a large number of books are being read because of the presence of the library in Stockton. However, an analysis of the facts will show

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.

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1964 * And So They Say: Spec Dillingham: “I’ve already started my flower garden—in the basement.” Leonard Liebenau: “I’m enjoying the nice weather, but I wish someone would

(Ed. note: A very long story is found on the front page of the Rooks County Record, dated January 12, 1922, in which the Supreme Court sustained the School Board

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1964 * And So They Say: Doyle Cook: “We’re having a real good time at our house. All the kids have the chicken pox.” Bill Gouldman: “Well, the

at Precious Kids Preschool is shown before their annual Christmas program December 15, 1997 at the Congregational Church. Front row, from left are: Gage Reichard, Adam Murchie, Derek Spires, Scott

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