Decisions made by a governor in a far-away, but strikingly similar state might actually influence our election right here in Illinois.

Good morning to all my readers both near and far. Hope you are all having a good day today. Today is Aug. 24, this month is nearly gone, only seven days left. Time really flies when you get old. My mother used to tell that and I did not believe her, but I sure do now. Ha–ha.

Happy belated birthday to Bobbie Briscoe, who won the WNOI Birthday cake and balloons on Monday. Hope you had a great birthday and many more to follow.

School is in session again so watch for the big yellow school bus and drive cautiously. Watch for the children riding their bicycles as they may not watch for you. Drive carefully.

What fine weather we are having.  Hope everyone is enjoying the weather. Everyone  please watch out for kids going to and from school.

A large crowd enjoyed the Xenia Fish Fry.  There is another fish fry coming up. The Flora Oddfellow lodge is having a fish fry his Saturday at the lodge.( August 29th)   The fish  fry will start at 10 and ?. A portion of the proceeds is to SHOP WITH A Cop program.You can dine in or carry out. The public is welcome.  All members is encourage to attend will need your help.

A little rain and cooler weather made things a little better. It’s better for gardens that are still producing. The tomatoes won‘t last much longer. The green beans are again blooming on a few plants that the rabbits didn’t ruin. The bell peppers are beginning to look beeter and the cucumbers and ‘Christmas’ butter beans are doing okay, since it rained a little and turned cooler. Next week the butter beans will need to be taken care of. Becky Lewis and Melody McMillan have been catching up on work that Becky needed to get done. Becky has been on one week of vacation.

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