“September has always been my favorite month, and now it’s even more so since you never have to go back to school!” That’s what my […]
Tag: La Salle County
Memories of first impressions from school – Shaw Local
In September 1962 I started kindergarten. I was 4 years old and didn’t turn 5 until November 2nd. The cut-off date was December 1st and […]
June goes to the fair – Shaw Local
I am a food judge for the La Salle County 4-H Fair. On Thursday, the first day of the fair, the volunteer judges arrive at […]
Mendota veterans honor 100th birthday of Franklin Grove WWII survivor – Shaw Local
As Mendota veterans passed by during the Sweet Corn Festival parade on Sunday, they made a surprising detour. They gave a big salute to a […]
Getting to know children is like unwrapping presents – Shaw Local
Wow, summer is in full swing and a new school year is just around the corner. Every year, as I volunteer with a new class […]