10 years ago (1995)"Rock County Extension Educator Joe Schimmel has resigned from his post, effective Jan. 14, 1995. Schimmel announced his resignation via a letter to the District Office in Lamberton. Schimmel noted he was leaving to begin an overseas project in Poland.Schimmel has been with the Rock County Extension Office for nearly two years. He specialized in agricultural financial management."25 years ago (1980)"The year of 1980 is a special year in the history of Tuff Memorial Home. 1980 marks the 20th year of the Tuff Memorial Home opening its doors to serve the people of this area." 50 years ago (1955)"The Commercial Club, under the direction of its newly elected president Tom Dyson, will hold a special dinner tonight at the Legion Club rooms, honoring the Hills High School football squad and their fathers, as well as others. The boys were co-champions in the conference the past season, prompting the honors." 75 years ago (1930)"The crowd at the Bethlehem Christmas tree exercises, held at the auditorium Wednesday night was so great that seats were at a premium. It is estimated at least 850 were present. Trinity Church was also packed on Thursday night at the Christmas tree program, and naturally the kids belonging to both churches had a gala time."100 years ago (1905)"O.T. Rovang reports the sale of two bills of lumber this week, one to Geo. Nuffer and one to John Finke, and both for barns. The present lumber war promises much building of new farm structures next summer."