We hosted a pop-up craft at the library on May 1 and invited anyone who wanted to stop by to make a bracelet for a spe-cial woman in their life. We had almost 50 people of all ages do just that. If you were one of the lucky ladies to receive a bracelet, we hope you enjoy wearing it as much as the person who gifted it to you enjoyed making it.

The Rooks County Historical Society held its annual meeting on April 19th. President Julie Hartner and vice president Sharon Pettijohn reviewed the accomplishments of 2025, which included the initiation of the Western Kansas Reading Room with Dr.

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Sunday afternoon, and here I am, cruising back home after a week of family fun in KC. Honestly, the Farmer is driving, and I’m just about ready to ditch the car and dive headfirst into my own bed. Because nothing beats the sweet, sweet promise of sleeping in your own sheets after a week of family fun! We had a blast celebrating the Farmer’s birthday at Manny’s Mexican Restaurant on Saturday. Let's just say, the food was almost as good as the company. Almost. Now, I can't help but feel grateful for the good times, good food, and good family. Here’s to a new week filled with fresh adventures, hopefully a little less chaos, and maybe some more Mexican food. Bring it on!

In last week’s April 30 issue, the USD #271 school calendar was not the most up-to-date version as intended. The correct calendar had been prepared for publication, but somewhere between good intentions and the printing press, the wrong one made its way onto Page 6.

The Plainville Elementary spring music program took its cue from the classic 'The Wizard of Oz,' when it was held on Monday, April 27th. The preschool students 'sparkled and shone' with their two numbers: 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,' and 'This Little Light of Mine' to start and set the tone for the evening's entertainment.

Mayor Kyle Karlin called the April 8th Palco/ McKenna Center meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Those present were council members Stephen Desaire, Brandon Kuhn, Joan Underhill, and Don Steeples; city clerk Larissa Wilson; mayor Kyle Karlin; treasurer Patricia Wendling; and McKenna Center Director Brenda Lucas. Visitors present included Amy Karlin, Andrea Keller, Wanda Kortan, Marissa Jones, and Matt Benoit. The following arrived after the meeting was called to order: council member Koleson Hubbard, superintendent Marvin Keller, and visitors Kedra Dopita, Faith Kenyon, Becky Benoit, and Samantha Brown.

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(The Sentinel-Times received an intriguing account from a reader via the Plainville Times, shedding light on the rich history of Cedar Links Golf Course. As another golf season tees off and players chase that elusive holein- one, we thought our readers would appreciate a look back at the origins of this beloved course. If you have more stories or details to add, we invite you to share them.)

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