Fun time on the Fourth

It was a grand ‘ole time in the Geneseo Park on the 4th of July. It started off with the Geneseo Kiwanis “Pork in the Park” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They served up pork chops, pork patties, etc. Hard to beat food from Fareway!

Of course, one has to save room for dessert and that was provided by the Geneseo Maple City Band volunteers (MCB). Lorna and I had the task of taking in the donations which averaged about $5.00 per person. However, a lot of folks bumped up their donations to $10.00 and more. I won’t mention names, but we received checks from $100.00 to, believe it or not, $500.00.
It was cute, there was one little girl who emptied her little purse full of coins.
Geneseo has always been known for its generosity and volunteerism. It sure showed it at the event. I think the Geneseo Kiwanis took in a lot of money as their lines were really long. The same goes for our MCB dessert tent.
Unfortunately, around 1:30 p.m. or so we ran out of pies, cakes, etc. and could only serve ice cream. Yes, Jane Kiser’s famous cherry pies went quickly. She had made 10 pies.

Dan and Lorna Dauw enjoyed taking donations at the "Maple City Band Dessert Tent" on the 4th of July event in the Geneseo Park. Photo Submitted

The Geneseo Maple City Band, under the direction of Alan Kiser, and over 80 musicians, did an “awesome” job playing great patriotic music from 1 to 3 p.m. I always like it when the band plays the “Armed Forces Salute.” It’s nice when the last song played is the “The Stars & Stripes Forever” and the audience stands up and claps their hands.
I must not forget, at “halftime” Alan presented a nice award plaque to John Bean for his many years of playing his trumpet in the band. I’m sure I won’t see it, but I don’t think it will be too many more years until they reach 100 musicians. Of course, where they will all sit is another story!

In ending, a giant “THANK YOU” to all those many volunteers who made the “Fourth of July” event so successful.

Reminder Concert Fans

There are three more concerts in the park. They are: MCB on Tuesday, July 16th. The Big River Brass Band, Tuesday, July 23rd, and the Geneseo Big Band, Tuesday, July 30th. Also, there will desserts and ice cream served at the pavilion. Yay!!!!

Vintage Farm Equipment Show

It’s a few months away, but mark your calendar of this show in Atkinson on Saturday, September 14, 2024. It’s free to the public and lots to see.
It has easy access to the grounds, food & modern restrooms. From 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. I will present a program on Military Cutlery. I should also mention that Atkinson Heritage Days are Sept 12th – Sept 15th. Fun for the whole family.

Humor of Lance & Dan D.

What do you call a pig that does karate? Ans: A pork chop.
Why did the bike fall over? Ans: It was too tired!
Why did Geneseo golfer, Bob Sellman, bring two pairs of pants? Ans: In case he got a hole in one.
What has four wheels and flies? Ans: A garbage truck.
To keep in good shape, Vern Mariman does twenty jumping jacks every morning. Well, for half of those he just claps!
Todd Sieben also tries to stay in shape. He doesn’t care for a treadmill. He said his pillow keeps getting stuck in the conveyor belt.
Linda Vanderleest was involved in a nine-car pileup. It’s not as bad as it sounds. It was at four different intersections.

Quote of the Week

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
- William Jennings Bryan