The Squawk

I was starting to get worried. I could see people were looking at the blog but there were no comments, good, bad, or didn't care. I'm hoping that this can be a great place to exchange news of each of our own communities. Also, exchange greetings with people who don't live right in this area.

Thank you to all that made bars for the Perch Jerkers. We couldn't do all the things we do without the support of the community. The fire department appreciates all of you.

Sounds like it is going to be a great day tomorrow for the Contest. Come out and enjoy the fun, food, and catching up with friends you don't see very often. Free prizes for youth, Raffle prizes, great food. Have a wonderful time.

Operation Roundup applications need to be in by Monday, April 6th, by 4:30pm. These grants are made possible by the generosity of nearly 80% of the Members of North Itasca Electric Co-op. Application forms along with instructions can be obtained by calling the office at 218-743-3131 or 1-800-762-4048, by e-mail to kathej@nieci.com, online at www.NorthItascaElectric.com, by contacting your North Itasca Electric Co-op Director or by contacting one of the Trust Board Members.

Bullhead/fish fry is April 4th, serving from 4:30pm to 7 pm. Bullheads, Pollack, potatoes, baked beans, assorted salads, buns, bars, coffee and lemonade. Adults $8.00, Kids 5 -12 $4.00 Under 5 Free. Hope to see you there.

April 7, 5:30pm is the Economic Development Meeting. A representative from the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will be there to explain the benefits of joining the Chamber. We will also be discussing the new brochure that will be coming out May of 2010. Please plan on attending.

Well, here is a little humor for you tonight.

SMALL TOWNS

Those who grew up in small towns will laugh when they read this.
Those who didn't will be in disbelief and won't understand how true it is.

1. You can name everyone you graduated with.
2. You know what 4_H means.
3. You went to parties at a pasture, barn, gravel pit, or in the middle of a dirt road. On Monday you could always tell who was at the party because of the scratches on their legs from running through the woods when the party was busted. (See #5)
4. You used to "drag" Main..
5. You scheduled parties around the schedules of different police officers, because you knew which ones would bust you and which ones wouldn't
6. You could never buy cigarettes because all the store clerks knew how old you were (and if you were old enough, they'd tell your parents anyhow.) Besides, where would you get the money.
7. You knew which section of the ditch you would find the beer your buyer dropped off.
8. It was cool to date somebody from the neighboring town.
9. The whole school went to the same party after graduation
10. You didn't give directions by street names but rather by references..Turn by Nelson's house,go 2 blocks to Anderson's, and its four houses left of the track field.
11. The golf course had only 9 holes.
12. You couldn't help but date a friend's ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.
13. Your car stayed filthy because of the dirt road, and you will never own a white vehicle for this reason.
14. The town next to you was considered 'trashy' or 'snooty' but was actually just like your town.
15. You referred to anyone with a house newer then 1955 as the 'rich' people.
16. The people in the 'big city' dressed funny, and then you picked up the trend 2 years later.
17. Anyone you wanted could be found at the local gas station or on Main Street.
18. You saw at least one friend a week driving a tractor through town or one of your friends driving a grain truck to school occasionally.
19. The gym teacher suggested you haul hay or pick rock for the summer to get stronger.
20. Directions were given using THE stop light as a reference.
21. When you decided to walk somewhere for exercise, 5 people would pull over and ask if you wanted a ride.
22. Your teachers called you by your older siblings' names.
23. Your teachers remembered when they taught your parents.
24. You could charge at any local store or write checks without any ID.
25. There was no McDonalds.
26. The closest mall was over an hour away.
27. It was normal to see an old man riding through town on a riding lawn mower.
28. You've peed in a wheat field.
29. Most people went by a nickname.
30. You laughed your butt off reading this because you know it is true, and you forward it to everyone who may have lived in a small town.

I would not have wanted to be raised any other way!!!

Tough times don't last...Tough people do!!

Hope you have a great weekend,
Julie