The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Dear Editor,
Because I am confined to a wheelchair, I was not able to attend the cemetery walk on Sunday September 28th and I am so sorry that I had to miss it.
A special appreciation goes to the organizers of this unique event. The pictures in The Quill were great. It is hard to imagine all the period clothing and props that each character had assembled.
In the Cemetery Walk news in the Quill dated September 17th it mentioned several people who were buried there. Among them was Hortense Harbison. I had fond memories of her as my 7th grade teacher when I was about 12 years old. Students called her Miss Hortie. I believe she also taught my mother who graduated in 1911!
She was a tall, very stern looking lady and one look from her was enough to put the fear of God into an unruly student. She always began the day with a Bible reading. Of course she couldn't do that today. She brooked no nonsense from any of her students. Does anyone else remember her? I believe that she lived in what is now the Walter Harlacher property.
Eva Ivans was the wife of W. C. Ivans, who was school principal when my mother attended school. I believe she taught piano lessons.
Does anyone remember taking lessons from her? They lived in the big house 2 doors south of the Presbyterian Church on Division Street. I appreciate being allowed to share a few memories.
Helen E. Ryan
Stronghurst
Dear Editor,
It has been told or asked if I am involved with Mr. Tom Edmonds. No, I am not.
I've been told for a fact he had made calls and told dealers not to sell me equipment. They will.
The sad part is your comments comes back to me. That's bad business.
But you can bet one thing, you will not have to clean up my mess. I will die, if need be, doing it.
I started this without one dime of help or money.
I have not received one dime from grants. When and if I do receive a grant, it will be published in the paper.
But, I may not ask for it if they come to me. I have not asked for one.
Please take care of your business. Leave me alone. I put my paper in your dumpster.
I have a place for drop-offs. It is behind Riverland FS gas station in Stronghurst.
There is a place for all appliances and metals, or call for pick-up.
Chiefs Salvage and Recycle
Gene Roark
Stronghurst
Dear Editor,
The Henderson County Humane Society has an opening for a volunteer to care for the cats one Saturday a month, at the Almost Home Animal Adoption Center in Oquawka.
The work required is relatively simple, including feeding, watering, cleaning litter boxes and cages, taking out the trash, and sweeping the floor.
This can take anywhere from one to two hours and volunteers can choose what time to clean.
There are also openings for volunteers to care for the dogs on Sundays. This includes feeding, watering, and cleaning the runs. This typically takes about an hour and again the time is flexible.
The Almost Home Animal Adoption Center is a no-kill animal shelter, meaning we do not euthanize an animal unless it is very ill or a hazard to others. Our facility is not county operated or funded. We depend on volunteers, grants, donations, and memorials to function.
Walk-in hours for adoptions are Sunday from 1-4pm. Adoption fees are $30 for a cat and $45 for a dog. This is a bargain, since our residents are already spayed or neutered.
Our monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at the adoption center at 7pm. Meetings are open to everyone and we appreciate any help, suggestions, and ideas offered.
Please contact me at (309) 867-4022 or nformsore@accessus.net for information on joining our team of volunteers.
Sincerely,
Candace M. Miller-Fosmore
Volunteer, Almost Home
Animal Adoption Center
Dear Editor,
Those who missed "Walking With the Spirits" certainly missed the hi-light of the Heritage Trails weekend in Stronghurst. Those who prepared for this event need congratulations on a job well done.
Those Spirits did a great job portraying the past. It was a little cool for some, but they should have prepared for that.
The wind sometimes helped the Spirits and sometimes was a hindrance, but all in all, a great evening.
Congratulations to those who did all the preparing, carrying out the plans and portraying the Spirits.
Lois Campbell
Stronghurst