It's been awhile since we have had any of our local news from The Shopper. Why now? Well--none of the WT's have had any other news to share with your loyal blogger, so here goes . . .
The Pumpkin Fest was a great hit despite the horrible weather. The kids were all bundled up for the carriage rides and there were even some vendors outdoors in the parking lot. Obviously, there were plenty of us indoors--kids for decorating pumpkins and adults for the craft sale and the FOOD! We never miss food! There is a big thank-you from the committee for all the help and participation.
The local computer shop now has a sideline business called "Click It's Gone" for those locals who are not computer literate but still want to sell their goods on eBay. Sounds like a good idea and we hope it works.
Interesting event coming up: On November 11 the PTO is hosting a Crafters Retreat: $15 will get anyone some table space and pizza from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. The ad says that it is a great way to get away from all the interruptions and spend an "adult" day/night "actually getting something done." Since it will be the middle weekend of the firearms deer season, it sounds like a great diversion. Of course, some of the hunting "widows" won't be able to get away from their children, but perhaps they'll attend anyway.
School Parent/Student Conferences for grades 7-12 are coming up on October 30. Drum roll, please: They can also pick up the first quarter report cards at that time!
For the past couple of years the Lions Club and the Leo Club (high school kids) are hosting a Halloween Monster Bash for the kids up to 6th grade. This has turned out to be a great event and keeps some of the kids off the streets. The young ones can also try Trick or Treats at the local nursing home, which is something the Elders really look forward to.
There are ads telling us how we can pick up absentee ballots for the November 7 election. There has been some talk about what we might be doing for the election--perhaps just voting "No"???? The local candidates also have plenty of ads--in fact there are some terms where there are more candidates running than there are openings! Might be an actual election for some of them!
It must be getting close to the holidays because there are several craft shows coming up. Great way to get some gifts early.
This Monday--the 23rd--there is a book sale at the local Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to7:30 p.m. These will be the books that are left from this past week's sale--A buck a Bag! Such a deal!
The local Lutherans are having their annual lefse sale on the 25th. The cost will be $3.50 for three rounds. Another great deal! Those Lutherans really know how to make it!
The Methodists are selling pasties (Cornish meat pies) for a fund-raiser. They are pretty delicious also and at $3 each, it is a great deal.
The arena is now open for public skating and practice. Right now, it is almost cold enough to make ice outside! Back in "our" day, we skated outdoors. Many of us remember where the rink used to be and the old Slovenian women who used to work there and would help us tighten up our skates. Who can forget that smell of wet wool as we dried our mittens on the stove? Who can forget how we would have to quickly remove them when they started to smoke??
Can't forget the Buck and Doe Contest at the sporting goods store. For $10 folks can get a ticket and win prizes when they weigh in and register their deer. They are giving away some interesting prizes. There will be plenty of activity around that place beginning on November 4th! They will soon be putting up the ramp and pulley system for weighing the animals. Of course, some folks get upset with the hunting season, but some are happy that some of the deer are harvested so that there aren't as many around to eat our flowers and vegetables and to run into our cars. This time of year is particularly dangerous as they have only one thing on their minds!
The local bank is reminding us that it will soon be time to put up their "Hat and Mittens Christmas Tree." They will be looking for these items to make donations to various organizations in the area.
We have had our second snowfall and there are ads for tune-ups on our snowblowers. Hate to think that the time for using them is coming up quickly!
Playing at the re-opened theater: "Lady in the Water" at 5:30 p.m. and "Clerks 2" at 7:30. "Ant Bully" is tentatively scheduled to start on Friday. Wonder what "tentatively" means. Sounds a little ominous! All tickets $2.00 for a great deal.
Let's hope that the WT's get some more exciting events going so that we can entertain you with our own antics!
