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With Old Settlers coming up fast and furious, I wanted to explain a few things that you might find different at this year’s celebration.
The first thing that comes to mind is our vendors. …
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by Susie Galer, Old Settlers Association
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7/26/21
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You are lost, hope is gone
But you must go on
And do the next right thing
As the mom of two girls, we have seen the Frozen movies at least a hundred times. Maybe more. And I could sing most …
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by Mary Herschelman
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7/26/21
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“Not everyone’s in here, but we’re going to go ahead and get started.”
Brother Jeff, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, says this almost every Sunday morning before …
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by Christy Mollet
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7/26/21
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It’s 6 a.m. in Princeton, IL. I have a six-hour drive to Rochester, MN, where the Mayo Brothers will take a look-see at my 80-year-old ticker. Some reason for stress.
I stop at the …
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by Jim Nowlan
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7/26/21
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July has been a busy month of serving members and it’s not over yet! We’ve enjoyed visiting with members across the county at our member appreciation meals that we hosted in conjunction …
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by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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7/19/21
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July 1954 is a reminder that our families had to be really strong to get through a summer that was abnormally hot and dry. Livestock and poultry died in the heat. Throw in a plague of …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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7/12/21
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While talking to a friend a couple months ago, I realized that the students graduating from high school two months ago probably weren’t in school at all when I last stalked the halls of HHS as …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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7/6/21
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Dear residents of Hillsboro, I understand that many of you are upset at the sale of two parcels of park land. I want to assure everyone that this issue is not as simple as it seems and not as …
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Comm. Kendra Wright, Hillsboro
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7/6/21
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INAD. I never thought I could hate such four little letters until we sat at Children’s Hospital as doctors and geneticists told us the results of extensive genetic testing. Our daughter had …
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by Mary Herschelman
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6/28/21
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Animals are amazing. There are many different pets that fit people’s needs. Some people love snakes (nope, not me), goldfish, cats, gerbils or talking birds. I myself am a dog lover. I …
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by Christy Mollet
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6/28/21
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This letter is for residents who are connected to the city of Hillsboro sewer system directly or indirectly.
The purpose is to educate you as a resident and customer as to what should not be …
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Comm. Kendra Wright and Mayor Donnie Downs, Hillsboro
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6/28/21
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There are times that I feel as if we are opposite sides of the same coin.
God required you to live every moment in the knowing that the day would come when you are forced to live without …
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by Tori O'Dell
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6/21/21
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Thank you, Hillsboro.
As I’ve reflected the last several days, I have been overwhelmed with gratitude thinking about the experiences I have had over the last 11 years leading the boys …
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Always a Hiltopper, Joseph Vanzo
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6/21/21
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Usually I write about caring for critters–reminding to adopt, spay and neuter. The heat is on so please think about your outside animals. Make sure they have shelter, shade, fresh …
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Julia Baker, Irving
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6/21/21
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June marks one year since the first Growing Your Roots column debuted and I’m happy to still have the chance to visit with you every month. Our Young Leaders have been busy hosting a …
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by Katie Wilson, Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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6/14/21
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In America, we celebrate Flag Day on June 14. Although the date holds great significance, it is not an official national holiday. Only one state–Pennsylvania–has designated the day …
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by Roger Eddy
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6/14/21
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The Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center had a booth at the Montgomery County Bicentennial Celebration at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Saturday. We would like to congratulate …
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Anne Jackson, Secretary, Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
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6/14/21
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The hens are recovering, albeit slowly, during June 1954. Egg production is increasing. Grandpa shares a bit of unexpected cash with Grandma, but not without a bit of complaining about her choosing …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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6/7/21
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Our Illinois legislators, in baseball terms, have stepped up to the plate for Illinois farmers and they have gone three-for-three in this legislative session.
First at-bat: Partners for …
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Richard Lyons, Harvel
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6/7/21
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“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” A.A. Milne
How do you say goodbye? On Wednesday, May 19, we lost our beautiful daughter, Grace, after …
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6/1/21
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