Monthly Archives: September 2011

Butterflies Are Free (but soccer costs four-fifty)

As we headed out the door Wednesday night, the supervisor noticed Monarch butterflies were dining in her flower garden.  No doubt stoking up for the long trip to Mexico?  They did not seem to mind being the objects of the … Continue reading

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So Long, Big Jeff, It’s Been Good to Know You!

I had to drop by the school Wednesday night to pay my final respects.  After all, it was my school too.  On Tuesday the voters in School District 206 decided it was time for a new high school.  Jefferson had performed … Continue reading

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Homecoming IV

The Game.  The Cards came into the game with an 0-3 record – but they had been competitive in every game.  They were probably the favorite, however, against the St. Cloud Apollo Eagles.  The scoreboard above pretty much tells the … Continue reading

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Homecoming III

The Parade.  I believe the consensus of opinion was that this was the 4th year in a row of absolutely beautiful weather for homecoming (unlike the star-crossed Grape Stomp).  The Class of ’66 held their reunion to coincide with homecoming, … Continue reading

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