My hometown, a tiny village in Indiana, population then and still, 600. Mostly immigrants, refugees, people from west Appalachia, Blacks from the south, longtime farmers, families who know the land still. Bums, oddballs, strange, weird and wondrous people.
News today from the newspaper ten miles to the south…
Obituaries: [these are written by family members and printed up in the newspaper]
Marya Przbwsky was called home to the Lord, [as is often said in our part of the world still.] She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Her beautiful backyard was admired by many.
Mrs. Hattie Lincoln, 88, was called home to be with the Lord, having been born to union of her parents, Frederick and Mamie Lincoln. She was always with a bible and a tambourine. Many loved ones survive to cherish her memory.
Dr. James Zimmerman, age 94 died at Miller’s Merry Manor. He served 5 European campaigns, including D-Day Invasion, Liberation of Paris, and the Battle of the Bulge. Burial will follow at Leesburg Cemetery with military graveside services.
In The News
Common Council [equiv of city council] moves to consider keeping bees in the city. Name proposed BEE PEACEFUL PROJECT.
Populace Rejoices [yes, that’s the word used in the newspaper] that a NEW BarB-Q joint will open soon! “[Owner] is proud to show off the smoker in the kitchen that uses hickory wood and rotates 500 pounds of meat.”
Sports
“Notre Dame football recruiting: Irish back scouring Louisiana” [high schools for potential players] “Two 2014 targets have emerged with offers — wide receiver Malachi Dupre and linebacker Kenny Young. The Irish will continue to recruit both players in what Curtis said is normally a slow recruiting process for his players. This summer Curtis will sit down with the players’ parents to gauge what programs they have the most interest in….” [Malachi Dupre, has a name that already has star quality whilst just standing there, some speculate…]
LOTTERY
Lotteries
5:00 AM EDT, May 23, 2013
Drawings held Wednesday, May 22
Indiana
MIDDAY DAILY 3: 754
MIDDAY DAILY 4: 4671
EVENING DAILY 3: 657
EVENING DAILY 4: 8549
CASH 5: 05 06 21 25 27
CASH 5 Jackpot: $269,000
HOOSIER LOTTO: 10 19 22 25 28 34
QUICK DRAW: 01 02 09 12 20 23 25 33 35 37 38 43 45 46 52 57 58 66 72 80
Hoosier Lotto Jackpot: $3.5 million
POWERBALL: 09 31 35 41 57 — 26
Wednesday’s Powerball Jackpot: $40 million
Friday’s Mega Millions Jackpot: $15 million
Michigan
MIDDAY DAILY 3: 035
MIDDAY DAILY 4: 7588
EVENING DAILY 3: 132
EVENING DAILY 4: 5146
FANTASY 5: 06 15 16 19 36
KENO: 01 04 11 14 20 21 24 29 34 38 39 43 44 50 55 58 60 61 63 66 71 77
CLASSIC LOTTO 47: 04 06 20 40 41 47
POWERBALL: 09 31 35 41 57 — 26
Wednesday’s Powerball Jackpot: $40 million
Saturday’s Classic Lotto 47 Jackpot: $5.6 million
Friday’s Mega Millions Jackpot: $15 million
OTHER NEWS
LincolnWay West will be partially closed.
A Gas Leak Has Been Capped.
Our Heritage: Amish Lifestyles: “Buggies clattering along country roads here are idyllic reminders of this region’s rich Amish heritage of hard work, devotion to family and a simple life lived well.”
A wonderful ‘inherited quilt show’ in Goshen.
‘Church Basement Ladies’ having a sale.
Seniors can purchase a two bedroom duplex…Single car garage with opener, central air, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer & water softener. For $15,900.
‘The Handbell Choice’ is Showcasing its Talents.
Meth Lab discovered and one un-named suspect arrested. No one knows who tipped off the police. Just that they suddenly showed up, neighbors said.
And so it goes in Our Hometowns across the world… with the corn being readied for the coming growing season, and the dairy cows being milked and the chickens laying, and the bikers biking and the drinkers drinking, and the skaters skating and the truckers trucking , and the children being children and the criminals being criminals and the tough being tough, and the grieving, grieving, and the peaceful striving to make peace o’er all the land.
And at the end of day, without judgement, without discrimination: the moon shines out over all the people, all people, alike. Just as the warmth of the sun also… daily shines down over all. All.
CODA
marya’s and mrs. hattie’s names are changed for privacy.