Congrats to President Trump

I’m glad I was wrong thinking that Harris would win the presidency. The people spoke loud ‘n clear, it is time for a change. The results should send a message too the national media. Be honest and fair with no bias towards either party. Try it! You may get back the respect and trust of much of the American people.

Glen Anderson

This Geneseo gentleman is one amazing fellow. He has done a tremendous amount of volunteer work for much of his 90 years on this planet. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Glen through his work with the Geneseo Izaak Walton League.
He was also a volunteer for 30 years with the Geneseo High School football program. He has given a zillion presentations on prairies, conservation, birds (Birdman of Henry County), wildlife, etc.
To add to his many awards and accolades through the years comes one more. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Brian Herron, President of the Geneseo Izaak Walton League, along with Geneseo Ike’s members, Vic Blanchetta, Fran Kiger and myself, presented Glen with a beautiful plaque which read: Izaak Walton League of America, Illinois 2024. “Winged Preservation Award” Presented to Glen Anderson in recognition for your dedication to the preservation of pollinator gardens for birds, bees and butterflies.”
Because of health reasons, Glen can no longer present his excellent programs on environmental issues, nature, etc. I should also mention that he has built many bluebird houses and placed them at various locations. His accomplishments are so many, one could almost fill a book.
So, “Congratulations” goes to Glen on receiving the award. We wish the very best to both he and his wife, Janet, on all their years of volunteer work.

When I Wasn’t Old

When I was around age 9 or 10 and before it was time to go to bed, I would yell “E-Ugh-Key” out my window to our neighbor kid, Dave Holst. It was supposed to be our secret code. What it meant, I do not remember. We didn’t do it in the winter. I can remember I was spoiled being the only child. I don’t mean all “only childs” are bad, but I got most of what I wanted. Fortunately, I had a great friend that brought me down to earth. He “unspoiled” me!

The Current Scene

Dalcon DeMaranville, along with Art Neuleib and Garrett Newman, are a team that puts together the Geneseo Current.com and the relatively new, “The Current Scene.” A few weeks ago, Dalcon gave a nice presentation to the Geneseo Kiwanis. It was about the Geneseo Current.com and The Current Scene. The ‘Scene is free and is available at various Geneseo locations. The main focus of the pub is to provide information on Geneseo festivals, sporting events, businesses and individuals that make the town of Geneseo so unique.

Short Animal Quiz

Spiders have 8 legs, but how many eyes do they have? Ans: 8.
A sleuth is a group of what animals? Ans: Bears.
Alligators are native to what to two countries? Ans: USA and China.
How many venomous snakes are found in England?
Ans: 1.
How many venomous snakes are found are found in Washington, DC? Ans: All of them.

Quote of the week

“Politicians are all the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river!”

Nikita S. Khrushchev