Senior Fishing Derby

While the Geneseo Izaak Walton “Youth Fishing Derby,” held on June 10th was a grand success, so was the Ike’s “Senior Fishing Derby” held on Saturday, June 17th at the Ikes Park. There were 3 categories in which to win an award. One was for the largest largemouth bass of 14” or more. Second was for the most fish caught. Lastly, for the longest bullhead. No one won of the first two categories, but a fellow from Geneseo caught 9 bluegills winning the most fish caught. Unfortunately, I misplaced the fellow’s name. Various new fishing gear were given out as door prizes. Bait was donated by Carbon Cliff Bait & Tackle and free donuts were provided. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful, but the fish could have been a little more cooperative for most of the anglers. Still, it sure looked like everyone had a good time. A big “Thank You” goes to the Geneseo Ikes volunteers for helping at the event.

Electric Outboards

You knew sooner or later outboard motors would be powered by batteries. I’m not talking about trolling motors, but that gasoline gulper setting on your boat’s transom. The Elco Company has come up with an all-electric outboard, Model 50. To say it is 50 “horsepower” would be incorrect because it is rated in kilowatts (One kilowatt equals 1.34 horsepower). There are positive points with such a motor. For one, it is more quiet in some cases, no chance of gas/oil pollution, less moving parts, “but,” they are not cheap and it takes longer to charge the batteries compared to the gas pump. This might be tricky when it comes to many lakes allowing only electric trolling motors. Would a boat with an electric “pusher” astern be allowed?

Maple City Band

Late reminder, but the MCB will perform in the City Park on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7 p.m. The ice cream social will be sponsored by the Geneseo Izaak Walton League. I’ll miss this one, darn it!

Geneseo Middle School Band

This is a reminder that this fine school band will perform on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the City Park. The ice cream social will be sponsored by the Geneseo Performing Arts Council.

Summer is Here

Wow! Spring sure went fast. I’m no meteorologist, but Mother Nature had to be pretty stingy with the amount of spring showers. On Sunday, June 11th, we got a teaspoon of moisture. Come on lady, it’s nice not having to cut the grass as much, but more importantly, the crops NEED RAIN! Maybe if she reads this, she’ll open up her canteen on us.

Joke

Todd Sieben used to fly for Crashland Airlines. One time I flew on his aircraft and we were over the Hennepin Canal. He announced to all of us passengers, “Your seat cushions can be used for flotation. In the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take the cushion with our compliments.”

Words of Wisdom

Years ago, I dated a very nice girl, but it just didn’t work out. She once told me she wanted to walk down the aisle. I suggested she go grocery shopping. Everyone talks about leaving a better planet for our children. Why doesn’t anyone try to leave better children for our planet?

Father’s Day

I think Mother’s Day is much more popular. Most dads I know don’t receive flowers on that day. Still, we dads can thank former President Richard Nixon’s administration for declaring the third Sunday in June a day to recognize and honor the role of fathers in society. Lorna always gives me a nice gift on Father’s Day. Last year she gave me a used pair of non-matching socks. I always wear them to church because they are holy. This year she pulled out all the stops and gave me a package of Depends.

Humor

Gene Stees told me the other day that he locked himself out of his house. I asked how he got in? He said, “I ran around the house several times until I was “all in.” Speaking of Gene, we all know he is quite the carpenter. One time he built a wooden car. It had wooden wheels, wooden doors and even a wooden engine. I asked him how he liked it? He said, “He didn’t. It wooden go!” Lastly, do you know what is worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm!