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Next Tuesday, June 22, is a great day, and a sad day for me. If my mother were still alive, it would be her 118th birthday. This was always a great day for me and I tried my best to let her know how much I loved her on this special day. The sad part is that from that day on, the days will be getting shorter until next spring. The days will still have 24 hours in them, but the hours of sunlight will be getting shorter. This means that my hours of playing outside will be limited, because I always have to come in as soon as the street lights come on.
If you love popcorn as much as I do, you’ll be happy to know that the popcorn stand in Scidmore Park is once again open. You might want to make a note of the hours. They are:
Saturdays – 11 AM – 5 PM
Sundays – Noon – 4 PM
Thursdays and Fridays – 2 PM – 6:30 PM
All proceeds go toward employment training that benefits adults with developmental disabilities. They would also like everyone to know that donations are graciously accepted and appreciated.
Due to the Covid pandemic, many festivals were canceled last year. Thanks to everyone’s cooperation, the pandemic has ebbed enough so that some festivals can return. Here’s a brief schedule of what is coming up here in St. Joseph County:
June 17-19: Three Rivers Water Festival. The website to visit for more information: www.facebook.com/ThreeRiversWaterFestival.
July 9-10: Centreville Covered Bridge Days. Their website – www.facebook.com/centreville.coveredbridgedays.
July 9-10: White Pigeon Days. The website is www.facebook.com/WPCA49099.
Next Sunday, June 20th, is Fathers Day. Like celebrating our mothers, we should all remember our dads every day of the week. If your father is still living, take advantage of the opportunity to spend some time with him. Let him know how much he is appreciated.
Here are three more varieties of pondweed that can be found in the many lakes here in St. Joe County:
Potamogeton richardsonii: This clasping-leaf pondweed has leaves that are wide and wavy and have a broad base that clasps the stem. The plant often branches toward the tip.
Potamogeton crispus: This particular curly-leaf pondweed has leaves that are narrow and crinkled. The leaves are arranged alternately around the stem and become more dense toward the end of the branches. If they have flower stalks, they will protrude above the water surface.
Potamogeton pectinatus: This sago pondweed has long thread-like leaves that are arranged alternately on the stem. These leaves form dense clumps on branches, providing a broom-like appearance. If the flower stalks are present, they will protrude above the water surface.
I’ve had several people ask me why I’m providing all this information on aquatic plants. I usually tell them that I’m sure there are plenty of boaters out there who want to know more about that green junk that keeps getting wrapped around the prop of their boat motor. I’m sure you can’t find this kind of information in the New York Times.
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See you Out and About!
Submitted by Norm Stuesman
