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Hi Ho, Come to the Fair!
The Fayette County Fair, that is, starting Sunday, with the Jr. Miss Pageant at 2 p.m., and Ashley Edwards at 6 p.m., followed by Matt Passalacaqua, through Saturday, July 16, ending with the demo derby at 7 p.m. with lots in between, with something for all ages.

Monday-Miss and Little Miss Pageant at 7 p.m.; Tuesday-Tractor and Truck Pulls at 7 p.m.; Wednesday-ITPA Tractor Pull at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday-C-Bar Rodeo; Friday-Stock Car Racing at 7 p.m.
…And the Homestead (Human) Inhabitants favorite part – the 4-H Club kids with their entries in the various shows. These kids work hard and faithfully to bring their projects to the county fairs, and we love to watch them with their animals in the show rings and view their other projects, such as pet shows, sewing, photography, art work, etc.
…Not mention the concession stands, with all the tempting foods and treats. And last, but by no means, least, the Knights of Columbus fish sandwiches (yum), a tradition long enjoyed by me since my parents brought me to the fair years ago.
The faces and the cooks have changed over the years, but not the quality and taste of those fish sandwiches!
Come to the Fayette County Fair and see your neighbors, relatives, friends, and new acquaintances. Oh, yes, the carnival opens at 5 p.m. Sunday-Friday.
Roses and A Tip Of The (Cowboy) Hat…
…to Marilyn and Revis Calvert, whose “Eagle’s Nest” food stand was long a landmark at the Fayette County Fair. Always located just north of the grandstand ticket booth and entrance, their presence and funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups, etc., will be missed this year, as they have retired from the business.
They will always be a pleasant memory of the Fayette County Fair.
Friends Of The Brownstown Branch Library…
…are having a Walking Tour of Historic Brownstown houses on July 17. Brownstown area has a lot of history and an intriguing part of it are the old homes still standing with a lot of the original design(s) and architecture still intact.
Here is an opportunity to see and learn about them. The tour will start at the library at 1 p.m. Connie Torbeck is the author of the historic house walking tour brochure and provided all the historical information.
A “Glitch” Caused a Switch…
…in names, that is, in last week’s Fayette Faces’ Seminary School story. Ed Rickman was talking about Dorothy Wyant, a longtime member, when there was a “glitch” in the cassette tape.
He was saying, “kind of the backbone of the operation,” when the glitch occurred, and I thought he was still referring to Wyant, which is how I wrote it.
Actually, during the glitch, he had said “Pat Swofford” and those words were skipped over. Sorry for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.
On the Homestead…
 “Pricey,” our 8-year-old Great Pyrnese sweetheart doggie, is ready for winter. She has not enjoyed the heat the last few days.
Although she has a wading pool, two fans, shade and lots of room to move around and dig holes in, she seems to be feeling the heat a lot more than her mother, “Bertha.”
Bertha has the same facilities in her big pen, but she seems more comfortable and content to lie in her igloo house, with the fan blowing in her front door. Bill keeps their watering-hole (small stock tank) filled with fresh water, everything but air conditioning.
He even put up a tarpaulin for added shade next to her house, although there are shade trees.
Oh, yes, she does have her summer “hair do,” but the fur next to her skin is more like sheep wool.
Everyone else (critters) seem to be doing OK. The girls (hens) keep laying their eggs, but they have chosen a new location-under the steps where it is shady and cool.
And Away From the Homestead…
…we received a phone call from cousin Pauline Tackett Saturday evening that “adopted cousins” Gertrude and husband Shelby Hollis had arrived from Springfield, Tenn.
We met them, Pauline, Dora and Ray, for breakfast Sunday morning at Robbi’s in Vandalia. They left for Tennessee soon after our meal and visiting.
It’s always a real pleasure to visit with them and altogether to rare a happening.
Food Pantry Items For July
Items for July are: one bag of instant potatoes, one box macaroni and cheese, and two cans of canned meat (such as Spam).
Local Celebrations
Birthdays-Shayla Stokes, Logan Orr, Cindy Holding, Ben Forbis, Vernus Lytle, Cody Nickels, Betty Abendroth and Betty Williams. Anniversary-The Rev. and Mrs. Jim Dann.
Coming & Going
Catching Up With the Puleos and Debbie
Ken and Wanda Puleo and Debbie McDonald went to Mt. Zion on Friday evening to watch grandnephew, Jared Bunfill, play in another tournament. The temperature was really comfortable and it was a lovely evening.
Fourth Of July-90 Years Ago…
The Puleos and Debbie went to Dix on the Fourth of July to visit with Wanda’s mother, Ethel Pittman. Brother Phillip Bruce came to visit also. It was another perfect day and they enjoyed hearing their mother talk about the Fourth of July 90 years ago.
The Puleos and Debbie stopped by Aunt Orpha’s home in Centralia and took her some blackberries. She was expecting some of her family to come later in the week and they were all going to visit her daughter in Indiana.
The whole family loves blackberry cobbler, so she was looking forward to using the berries soon.
Golden Years Meet
Twenty members of the Golden Years Club signed the register Tuesday, June 28, for their meeting.
President Charlie Reece extended the welcome and recognized the birthdays of Betty Abendroth and Betty Williams, and the anniversary of the Reverend and Mrs. Jim Dann. Rev. Jim asked the blessing for the noon potluck meal.
Following the meal and the kitchen cleanup by the KP Crew, Reece called the meeting to order. Club Rreasurer Donnie Smail, gave the financial report and gave a reading, “The Wonderful Daisy Churn.”  
Reece reported that two kitchen cabinets had been repaired. A discussion was held regarding a new furnace.
A vote on it will be held at the next meeting.
All senior citizens in Fayette County are invited to the Golden Years Town and Country potluck meetings, which are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at noon.
The Golden Years quilters usually arrive a little earlier to work on the fundraiser quilts in progress.
Along with visiting and enjoying a good meal, there are always humorous stories and readings shared with all, in addition to the club business announcements and discussions.
Free blood pressure readings are provided by the Fayette County Health Department once a month.
The next meeting will be July 12 at the Golden Years Building on the corner of First and Division at noon.
Brownstown United
Methodist Church
The congregation of the United Methodist Church met and was called to worship with the prelude, played by pianist Bette Stolte.
Liturgist Carol Severns greeted the congregation and reviewed announcements and prayer concerns. Lay speaker Jim Green led in prayer. Hubert Williams and Jeff Kelly presented the tithes and offerings.
The service had a “God Bless America” theme. Green delivered the sermon, speaking about our freedom to worship and about our responsibilities to worship God and follow His directions in our lives.
Green closed with the benediction.
Jenna Townsend led the children’s Sunday school fellowship and worship, held prior to their classes. Louella Christensen led the adult class.
Announcement – The Illinois Great Rivers Conference asks that UMC continue with prayer and fasting the first Thursday of the month.
Beginning Aug. 1, they also they also suggest UMC make an intentional effort to read the Bible through in a year’s time.
First Christian Church
The congregation of First Christian Church were greeted by Louis and Bonnie Haslett. Cathy Smith read the scripture and then joined Matt Shelton to lead the congregation in songs of praise.
Accompanists were: pianist Susan Smith; guitars-Rick Cox and Chuck Enlow; drummer-Mitchell Smith; and flute-Kaitlyn Enlow.
Shelton accompanied himself on the piano as he sang and played special music.
John Robinson shared the prayer requests, led in prayer, and delivered the message. Jack Shelton led the Communion meditation.
John Robinson led the gifts and offerings prayer.
Also serving: usher-Morgan Pryor; Communion preparation and cleanup-Delbert and Karen Miller; serving the congregation with Communion and offering-Steve Storm, Don Willms, Jeremy Claycomb, Duane Willms, Brent Keyes; librarian-Joann Strobel; PowerPoint-Jamie Smith; sound -Matthew Smith; and closing prayer-John Robison.
Announcements
•Ladies fellowship will sponsor the “hot dog” evening, beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Those attending are asked to take toppings (relish, onions, jalapeno peppers, chili sauce, mustard, etc.) and a sack of chips. Hot dogs, buns and drinks will be furnished. John Robinson will have devotions following the meal.
•High school students trip to CTY is July 18-22. You can bring your coins, folding cash and/or checks and put them in the Youth Change jar (on the stage) to help with their trip.
•All-Church Trip to Bobby’s Frozen Custard is Sunday, July 24.
Leave the church at 4:30 p.m. They will travel together in the church van and other vehicles.
 

Panzi Blackwell

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