I wanted to take a moment to say I appreciate those who attended my hog roast fund-raiser on July 18 in the Geneseo City Park. It was a time of great food and great fellowship.
QUAD CITIES—Did you know, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, if you add up the number of unpaid hours of care per year provided by a friend or family member to a senior loved one in the state of Illinois the cost equals $5,057,840,312 per year?
CAMBRIDGE— To whomever keeps putting the ad in the paper about the Cambridge Viking signs . . . what’s the big deal?
CAMBRIDGE—Great news! Most exciting goings-on at the final board meeting before the fair. Harness racing will be held as planned on Thursday afternoon, June 24. Last-minute developments have made it possible to continue as usual. A big thanks to Rick for all his extra negotiations with the state, and to the Northern Colt Association for their tireless efforts to make this happen. Hooray!
CAMBRIDGE—Letter writer thanks Andover for great 175th Anniversary Festival.
CAMBRIDGE—We are now down to the wire and everything is fitting together for a super-fun-filled week from Tuesday, June 22, through Sunday, June 27, of Henry County Fair activities.
CAMBRIDGE—I’m so busy, no time to stay put. Only two weeks until fair week. Where did time go? Heard the other day that the editor of the Chronicle, Mindy, is bringing her three “mousers” to the fair! That’s not “fair.” Just a little reminder from us little guys … no pets on the fairgounds. Thanks, I feel better already! I think Mindy is teasing me. Thanks to Jean and Denny Downing, Karen Hutchinson and Danielle Brown for the props and help decorating the old art hall for the Barn Dance for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. It’s going to be a “barn buster.”
CAMBRIDGE—We often recite the pledge to the flag and acknowledge that we are one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all, without thinking. We take our blessings for granted, our education, our freedom to worship, our choice of career, and the opportunity to live in a two- parent home.
CAMBRIDGE—On Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29, a number of American Legion Auxiliary ladies will be seen about town with red poppies in hand. For a donation, you can proudly wear a poppy and show your support for disabled American servicemen and women.
CAMBRIDGE—Again, the flower pots have been planted along Prospect and East streets to add curb appeal to our downtown business district. And again, the flowers for those planters were purchased out of town instead of supporting our local businesses, (Flower Basket and Jack & Jill) our tax dollars were spent in other towns.
CAMBRIDGE—Only a few weeks until the fair. Entries close at 5 p.m. Monday, June 7. Antiques will be exhibited in the Art Hall. The entries list was mistakenly left out of the fairbook so it is on the Web site. Or call superintendents Cheryl at 507-1464 or Terry at 945-8362. Susan Wells, Battle of the Bands organizer, needs more bands. Work days to help paint the inside of the old art hall for bingo and the barn dances will begin this weekend. Bring a paint brush.
CAMBRIDGE— Got a letter from Arizona and they want to send a donation, so here’s the scoop. Donations may be sent to the Henry County Fair Association, P.O. Box 105, Cambridge IL 61238. Our web-site is www.henrycountyfairillinois.com. Getting some requests for Battle of the Bands. If interested call Susan Wells at (217) 502-2409. I’m gettin’ real good at those drums so watch out—I’ve already entered.
CAMBRIDGE—The Art-Exhibition Hall has plenty of extra room for lots of new people to show their talents and a great chance to win money at the 2010 Henry County Fair. If you enter just one item you can receive a discounted exhibitors ticket and that gets you into the fair all week.
CAMBRIDGE—This year’s election for sheriff is one of the most important races on the ballot. We the voters have the opportunity to vote and change the failed policies and management within the Sheriff’s Office. Three months have passed since the primary election, narrowing our choices for Henry County Sheriff.
CAMBRIDGE—I forgot to mention last week that the pretty singer we hired for the fair, Shelly Kinzer, is being sponsored by Rick Dobbels Farm Trucking. Thanks, Rick!
CAMBRIDGE—I was recently informed that the T-Ball diamond is not going to be utilized for the t-ball games. The reasoning behind this is the Youth Baseball Association feels they are losing too much revenue by not having a concession stand for these games.
CAMBRIDGE—Only 59 days left until the fair. There are still some places left in the Merchant’s Building but it is filling up more each day. Hurry if you want a booth. We still need chaperones for the Teen Tent. It’s only from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. Call if you might be interested.
CAMBRIDGE—We don't spend your tax dollars! April 15, otherwise known as “Tax Day,” is almost here. While you probably don’t feel like celebrating this particular date on the calendar, we hope you will take some small comfort in the fact that the Postal Service delivers your tax dollars, it does NOT spend them.
CAMBRIDGE—Hey! Me again! Boy! Things are really starting to pop at the fairgrounds. Fair is just a little more than two months away. All the fair directors want you to know that there are more fairbooks available if you don’t have one yet. Or go to www.henrycountyfairillinois.com and the whole book is on your computer.
GENESEO—As many of you know, I am very passionate about why colonoscopies, colon cancer screening and early detection are so very important. Colon cancer can be very preventable if caught early. Why should you get a colonoscopy? For me, that is an easy question to answer. A colonoscopy saved my life.
