Correspondence

Happy Mother’s Day. Many of us are thinking about our mothers, and many of us are mothers, and grandmothers Thank God for Mothers!

I hope you all had a great Mother’s Day weekend.

The water is definitely coming up and has displaced a few things here in town, hopefully it will crest soon, and recede back to where it should be.

The Inaugural Rick Smith Demo Derby was a success and a great time was had by all, the 80’s Band Big Guns was enjoyed by all.

Tonight, at the GP Middle School in Perry, you can attend the GPMS Spring Showcase! The Showcase will feature two drama performances from 5pm-6:30pm and 5:30pm-6pm. There will also be an art show, science fair and a living wax museum! A carry-out dinner will be available in the cafeteria. The meal will include mostaccioli, salad,…

The past week was very nice but weather report for today, Monday, is for golf ball sized, or larger, hail during rush hour, also high winds and possibly a tornado. I hope the weatherman is wrong, sure don’t need any of that.

It’s the last week of April and time flies! The farmers and garden growers are busy planting this year’s crops. The Illinois River, and Mississippi Rivers are up but not to the level of the road in Hardin. They aren’t at flood stage. Travel is good and everyone can travel across the Hardin Bridge. The…

What a whirlwind of a weekend…LITERALLY! There were many reports of high winds, possible tornadoes, and heavy rain this last Friday. Many area residents were without power for several days, my household included. I’m not sure how many times I attempted to flip a light switch on while holding a flashlight in my hand! I…