By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
Happy Birthday, Bill M.
Just remember, Mr. Marine, I have two years over you so mind your “p’s and q’s.” I’m your senior, but that also means I probably will “check out” before you!!! If so, I will save a place for you. Although, you might want to take an air conditioner and a long extension cord.
Geneseo Maple City Band
This is going to be another great season of outdoor music in the Geneseo Park. Maestro Alan Kiser and his excellent musicians are already practicing . Here are the Tuesday 7 p.m. concert dates: June 4, June 11, June 18 and July 16, 2024. As in the past, the band will perform in the park on July 4th at 1 p.m.
The popular “MCB German Band” will perform on Tuesday, July 9th, at 7 p.m. On “Father’s Day,” June 16th, the MCB will hitch a ride on a flatbed truck while playing music.
Galva Found a Nitch
You have to give this nearby town credit for providing some really great musical groups. Their “Summer Concert Series” started on May 26th at Wiley Park, Galva, IL.
According to their web page, the “Levitt AMP Galva Music Series” will provide live music every Sunday, May 26th through August 4th starting at 6 p.m. It is free and family-friendly. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. I know we are looking forward to attending some of their concerts.
First Class Stamp Increase
Unless lawmakers step in, the U.S. Postal Service will increase a First Class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents on July 14, 2024. It would be a smart move to purchase the forever stamps now before the rate increase.
One reason for the increase is the high price of gasoline. The USPS has over 230,000 vehicles with 190,000 to deliver mail to homes and businesses. Even if gasoline jumps a penny or two, we are talking about some serious bucks! The current LLVs (Long-Life Vechles) have outlived their usefulness and are being replaced by Next Generation Delivery Vehicles at a cost of $2.98 billion.
Many of the new vehicles will be powered by electric batteries. I’m not to sure how electric vehicles will work in our northern states with the snow, ice and cold temps? Whatever, it’s a step in the right direction.
Your Mailbox
I can remember delivering mail, sometime after the earth cooled, at the Moline Post Office. Some of my routes were rural with the mailbox on a post by the road.
Back then most mailboxes were big enough to handle letters, magazines and small parcels.
Today, many people order goods via the internet. Larger mailboxes are needed, plus they keep the mail dry and it’s better than leaving the item on a porch. You can purchase a larger size mailbox for around $60.00. If you keep your current standard size mailbox, make sure you have your house number on the outside of the box.
I’ve also seen people have their last name on the “inside” mailbox door. Smart!!
Nikki Haley
Darn it, I wish she had not burned bridges when dealing with Trump. For different reasons, I can’t take Biden or Trump. I know it’s not going to happen, but I wish the two would bury the hatchet with Trump picking her for his Vice President. I guess I’m just a poor loser.
Geneseo Ikes “Youth Fishing Derby”
This is always a big event for kids ages 2 – 16. Mark your calendar, it will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Ikes Park, 1 mile north of Geneseo off Rt. 82. Look for signs.
The hours are from 8 a.m. to Noon and it’s all free. Lots of nice prizes will be given away. If you need a fishing pole, we can supply you with one. Bait is provided free by Carbon Cliff Bait & Tackle. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. It’s all free including lunch.
Buggy Humor
Where do insects shop? Ans: The Flea Market.
What do you call it when a swarm of insects goes to Italy?
Ans: A Venice fly trip.
What European city has the most ants? Ans: Antwerp.
Who keeps the picnic insects in good working order?
Ans: The maintain-ants department.
Quote
“We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to attack our civilization.”
- Franklin D. Roosevelt