By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
Israelis & Palestinians
Years ago, when I was in my ‘20s, I traveled to Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. That certainly does not make me an authority on the terror that is going on in the middle east, but my opinion is this. I think we Americans should side with Israel. One thing that isn’t talked about much is that for many, many years both the Arabs and Jews claim the land Israel calls their own.
It could be that both sides do have a legitimate claim to that land. That is no excuse for Hamas and others to kill Jewish people. In 1948 the Jews fought a war to win their independence. The students who riot and cause hatred against Jews are wrong. Like it or not, Israel is not going away and more blood will continue to spill on the disputed land. Somehow, someday the devil’s sword must be broken and tossed in the Med.
The 2024 Draft
‘Da Bears did quite good in the recent NFL draft. QB Caleb Williams from USC and Rome Odunze, WR, from Washington, should certainly help the offense. Willliams will have 4 really good receivers to gain yardage.
Unfortunately, their defense is suspect. I think both Detroit and Minnesota will see marked improvements over last season. Let’s hope the same can be said with the Bears!!!
Bye-bye, Illinois
I read recently that our beloved state is losing its population at an alarming rate. According to new information, Illinois has a total of over 12.5 million people. Cook County, (or is it “Crook County?”) has the second highest evacuation of former residents nationwide. Best open your purse for future higher taxes.
Friends of the Hennepin Canal
This fine group of local individuals work to help keep the canal in good shape. The Geneseo Izaak Walton League and the scouts do the same. The same can be said for Kyle Goetz, Supt., and his crew working out of their DNR office in Sheffield, IL.
But these places also need your help when camping, fishing, hiking, etc. Don’t leave unwanted trash like cans, plastic bottles, bait containers, fishline and other junk on the bank or in the water.
Abe was no Hunter
I recently was given a book by “DC” entitled, “Abraham Lincoln” by Carl Sandburg. The book is 762 pages long and I am on page 10. Obviously, I have a long, and hopefully interesting read. At age 8, Abraham helped build a log cabin with his dad, Tom. One day Abraham saw some wild turkeys near their cabin. As the story goes, he took out a rifle gun, aimed it at one of the turkeys and shot it dead. After that he never since pulled the trigger on any game and didn’t care for a reputation as a hunter.
Speaker at Geneseo Ikes Meeting
The next Geneseo Izaak Walton Club meeting will be on Monday,May 13th at 7 a.m. The guest speaker will be Jamie Posateri, Conservation Police Officer. Refreshments courtesy of Glen Anderson, “Birdman of Henry County.”
Senior Fishing Derby Cancelled
When I set the date for the annual “Senior Fishing Derby” I failed to check the home calendar. I will be in Canada on that June 15th date.
Geneseo Ikes Youth Fishing Contest
This annual event is lots of fun and it will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to Noon. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and it is all free for kids 2 – 16. It will be held at the “Ikes Park,” 1 mile north of Geneseo on Rt. 82. There will be lots of brand new outdoor related prizes. Lunch will be provided free.
Humor
We live in the smallest town in Henry County. How small is it, you ask? Our city jail is called “amoeba,” because it has only one cell.
The phone book has only one page. The Zip code is a fraction.
The McDonalds has only one Golden Arch. A night on the town takes about 4 minutes.
Quote of the Week
Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
Albert Einstein