I want to visit with you about something serious, but first I have to tell something funny. Last week I dialed the number of the fella at Compeer that we had federal crop insurance with for the ‘25 crop year. Well, I THOUGHT I had dialed the number.
“Hello?” “Bill, this is Sharon Chenoweth. Are you OK? You sound kind of hoarse” “Yes, I’m OK. I may be a little hoarse this morning...I haven’t talked much.”
So I went on. “Bill, can I make an appointment to report the ‘25 yields?” He asked, “Who is this?” I repeated my name, and repeated why I was calling. Silence. Then the voice on the other end said, “Lady,I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Then I looked at the number I had written down, and realized I made a 3 look like an 8, and had a complete stranger on the line. I started laughing and said, “I’m sorry. I dialed the wrong number.” We had a good laugh and he graciously said, “Oh, that’s OK.”
Now, for the serious part of this visit. First of all, if you get a chance, go to the Western Illinois Museum and see Millie Sorrells’ display of quilts and wall hangings. Be a part of the 100 people that saw them last Saturday. They will be on display through February 17. They are beautiful! They are unbelievable! She is a true artist, and a very humble, generous person to share the display with us. I thank the museum and Millie.
I just read that in May the museum will have a display of 50 images about early history “related to Oakwood Cemetery.” On May 9 John Hallwas will dedicate the display. One of the topics will be “Leading Educators of Western.”
