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Locals in the Limelight; Delbert and Deloris Cook

Delbert and Delores Cook have been married for 64 years. I sat down in their immaculate home as we reminisced about their life together. Delbert has been a tireless worker all his life and did not retire from masonry work until he was in his mid-80s. Delores is a ball of energy, a sprite on her feet, a great "conversationalist" as her husband stated. In fact, he deferred to her during much of the interview because of her great recall of facts. He told me, "she knows my past better than I do." When asked what Delores admired about her husband, she told me, "he still likes me." I guess that says...

 

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