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What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion was Sacred Heart fifth-grade student Jacey Dopita, who correctly spelled 'imitate' and 'genius.' Rooks County Free Fair President Royce Muir announced that the headliner for the year's event was country music recording artist Aaron Tippin. The windows and siding were up at Stockton Estates, the new independent living complex in Stockton.

After three weeks of extensive remodeling, the interior of Sperry's Cafe now presents a decided change in appearance. Many improvements have been made, including the installation of three large booths on the west side. White knotty pine boards have been placed along the side of the restaurant, extending about halfway to the ceiling, which are very attractive. The rest of the wall has been repainted a cream color. Beautiful mahogany-colored Formica tops have been placed on the counters, which tests the length of the room. New tables have been made of the same material, which is the latest in restaurant furnishings. Frank Sperry and daughter, Elva, who operate the cafe, have received many compliments on the improved appearance of their establishment.

From 15 Years Ago 2011 * Rooks County Health Center announced Pam Harmon as the new Director of Nursing. Harmon previously served as the Chief Nursing Officer at both Fredonia Regional Hospital and Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin.

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Sorry, no issue was found in the 1926 Plainville Times bond book..

* Union Pacific Railroad officials had announced they would file an application with the Kansas Corporation Commission to establish a permanent mobile agency service for the area towns, including Plainville. * Representative Keith Sebelius notified the Plainville Postal authorities that the Federal Postal Service had decided to discontinue all Sunday mail service in Kansas at the end of July.

After more than two years of serving as the poor commissioner of Rooks County, Miss Pearl Rorabaugh has resigned her position to accept one on the faculty of Kansas State College in Manhattan. Miss Rorabaugh's resignation was effective on Wednesday. She will teach home economics. She is a graduate of Kansas State College and also worked a number of hours there following her graduation. She is particularly pleased at the opportunity to return to Kansas State, as she will be associated with several of those she was in school with. Miss Rorabaugh has had a number of years of experience in the teaching profession, having taught in Wichita, Tulsa, Okla., Texas, Smith Center, and Manhattan. Mrs. Eva Griebel has been appointed acting poor commissioner by the county commissioners. Mrs. Griebel has been serving as a case aid and is well-versed in the relief office's duties.

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* And So They Say: Lorene Walker: 'They're going to have a real good basketball team when those sixth and seventh grade kids get into high school.' Dennis Reynolds: 'The members of the High Plains Choir from this area were more than delighted with the big turnout from here at our program at Hays on Saturday night.” Merton Van Eaton: “I went fishing Sunday and yes, I caught something—a cold.' Sheriff Elmer Odle: 'Neither the Highway Patrol or the sheriff's office worked any highway accident in the county during January— now why can't be that like that all year?'