By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
Civil War Day at Bishop Hill
To honor those Bishop Hill Company D, 57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, the Bishop Hill village will host a free, living history encampment with hourly programs. There will also be an artillery demonstration and an afternoon skirmish. In the Steeple Building there will be a Company D exhibit. This all takes place on Saturday, May 16, at Bishop Hill, Illinois.
A Civil War Dan D Presentation
On Saturday, May 16th, Historian Dan Dauw will give two Civil War presentations, one at 10 a.m. and one on 1 p.m. It will be held in the Military room, in the Henry County Historical Museum, one block west of the Steeple Building. No cost.
Henry County Museum
It is located on the corner of Knox and Park Streets (2 blocks west of Main St.) Check out its photo on page 6 of the new Bishop Hill Guide Book. It’s open May 1st to October 31st . The hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Donations welcome.
Good for You, Melania
It’s time someone finally called out that Kimmel jerk! Yeah, hooray for the First Amendment, but be respectful and show at least a penny of class! His hateful rhetoric has no place in our society. Good for you, Melania Trump.
Scout Visited
Yesterday a “Scout” hummingbird visited our feeder. Scout hummingbirds arrive first to checkout possible nesting areas. If the female likes what her husband finds to be a nice home, then all is good!!!!
Orioles
I have not seen any orioles at their special feeder. They have grape jelly and part of an orange awaiting them. The other day I did see one of my favorite birds, a Red-headed woodpecker.
Gardens
With the exception of 20 tomato plants and onions, all our plants, bulbs, and seeds are planted. Each year it is tougher on us because of health problems, but we enjoy the fruits of our labor. Our neighbor, Jim Putnam, tills his garden and ours at the same time. It’s always appreciated. This spring we planted a lot more perennials. Ha! Our place looks like a plant nursery. It’s no wonder our son, Lance, is a manger of a plant nursery in St. Louis.
Jokes
1) Why did the banana visit the doctor? Ans: It wasn’t peeling well.
2) How do you know when a bucket is sick? Ans: It looks a little pail.
3) You won’t believe the word that’s always spelled wrong in dictionaries. It’s wrong.
Quote
“The man who has a favorite joke should be required by law to keep a list of the people he already told it to.” - Dale Kiser