Yesteryear

Body * And So They Say: Darrell Small: 'I hope whoever took the meat from my locker enjoys it while my family is going without.' Leta Bouchey: 'I'm nothing but a walking disaster.' Mae Green: 'I didn't lose enough weight while I was in the hospital to make it worth my time to be there.

Body * Plans for a low-income housing project for the elderly in Plainville, which had been dormant since being rejected by federal officials in November, were surfacing again.

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Body * Dene Dryden was the Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion by correctly spelling 'toxicosis' and 'abacus' in the final round.

Body A Century in Review 1926 Sorry, no issue was found in the 1926 Plainville Times bond book..

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Bill Gouldman: 'They say George Washington never told a lie—but then he never had to fill out a 1040.' R. J.

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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.