Brownstown-Sefton News
A Critter Riddle
What kind of critter would chew the plastic nozzle off of a new, but used, 5-gallon gas container? Answer: We just don’t know.
Bill had left the gas can down by the tractor along the lane and when he picked it up to get more gas in it, the end of plastic nozzle was chewed off.
It was not cut off, because it was ragged and mangled as if a puppy had chewed on it. Our doggies do not run lose, and we have seen no strange dogs around, so we are mystified. The container smelled like gas and we can’t think of any critter that would be attracted by it.
Armadillo found
on Route 51
Cousin Jim Weaver has a picture on his cell phone, sent to him by daughter Sherry of a dead armadillo she saw on U.S. Route 51 south of Vandalia.
Jim said they really tear up the ground, as they feed on grubs, etc.
I guess that is one critter we won’t encourage to stay around the Homestead.
HCE Outing Announcement
The Sefton Unit HCE Outing will be lunch at the Mennonites’ Old Country Store on Thursday, July 11. Meet at the Brownstown High School parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
Some Tickets Left
for Nadine
There are still some tickets left for Nadine from RFD-TV’s Larry’s Country Diner, for both shows, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the American Legion Home in Vandalia.
All seats are reserved. Nadine will be in town with her outrageous (but clean) opinions and humor on just about every subject.
She is bringing Nashville country music and Grand Ole Opry stars Joey and Rory with her.
Tickets may be purchased at the Brownstown Public Library, 120 Main St.; by calling 427-3853 or by fax at 427-3088.
A Visit to Woodyard Neck of the Woods
A pleasant drive through the countryside, south and west, up hill and dale, around curve and over Hickory Crick bridge led to Woodyard and to my Weaver cousins. Cousin Norma had invited me over for breakfast Thursday morning.
Served on the patio were generous slices of homemade coffee cake, right out of the oven, little mandarin orange slices arranged like flower petals with blueberries in the centers, and slices of watermelon, all arranged on white, lacy, doilies-covered plates, alongside cups of cappuccino coffee.
We enjoyed a nice, lengthy “catching-up” visit amidst the large, stately trees, flowers and hummingbird feeders.
And Across the Road …
… a visit with cousins Jim and Loretta Weaver in their sales shop, which included assorted discussions about transplanting trees, the recent discovery of an armadillo, which was hit by a car a ways up on Route 51, and the pros and cons of an upcoming relocation (which will be a subject in a future BT column).
Summer Lunches
for Kids …
… is doing well. Twenty-five free lunches were given out from the distribution site, Brownstown United Methodist Church.
Twenty-three lunches were given the week before. All Brownstown students may receive a free nutritious sack lunch.
The lunches will continue every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through August 17.
Golden Years Club meets
The Golden Years Club met Tuesday, June 25, with 18 members and six guests present. Guests were Robby Durbin, Ann Rowland, Ed and Pat Wojran, Holly Grames and an honorary guest, the Rev. Jim Dann.
Overheard among the pre-meeting talk were the subjects of the pros and cons of raising chickens, and the childhood memories of shelling corn by hand off the cob for chickens.
The club president, Pastor Don Thomas, welcomed all, recognized the guests, asked the blessing on the potluck meal and invited the guests and birthday/anniversary people to be served first. Among the delicious and varied food was wilted lettuce, which was much enjoyed. Pastor Don brought very good and tender liver and onions, which he said, was longhorn cow liver. LongHorn beef is low in cholesterol and a leaner meat, he said.
Following the meal and the competed K.P. duty by Donnie Smail and his kitchen crew, Thomas called the meeting to order and announced the upcoming music program at the United Methodist Church Sunday evening. A meal will be served at the church prior to the program, and everyone is welcome.
Also discussed was the club’s upcoming ice cream social with pies, desserts and sandwiches. There will be no charge, but donations are welcomed, as this is a fundraiser for the club’s expenses and building maintenance. Members are asked to bring pies/desserts for the social. Smail will make the ice cream. The building will be open early to receive the pies and desserts. Serving will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The treasurer, Smail, gave the financial report. He gave two humorous readings. Guest Pat Wojnan gave an inspirational reading, “Garden of Daily Living.” Jim Budlove asked a riddle, stumping everyone except DeeDee Diveley.
Carolyn Grames introduced her young great-great granddaughter, Tanner Mae Shelby, for whom many have been in prayer as she underwent heart surgery.
Ed Wojnan, of the Wolf Creek Cluster group, commended the Golden Years Club for their openness and reaching out with friendliness to all.