Annual ‘Taste Of Chocolate’ Set For Saturday

Make a special date this Saturday, Feb. 9, to attend the annual “Taste of Chocolate” event, sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library. Doors open at 10 a.m. (no earlier) and stay until all sold out.

Buy ready-packaged boxes or fill your own for only $5 with the many varied choices of goodies that make nice gifts for friends, a significant other, or for your own treat.

Place pre-orders by calling 824-3294. There will be no pre-sales. Friends of the Library membership cards will be available also at the library for $10 per person or $15 per family.

How about that rain? The 3 1 ⁄ inches is the most I

2 recorded at one time since last April. While coming from town Tuesday, I was caught in the downpour. When I drove into the driveway, I just sat there and enjoyed it for a while and the following came to me — When we’re young And wanted to play, We would sing the song, “Rain, rain go away.” Now as I hear rumbling of thunder

And see the lightning play,

Hear rain pound on the windows, I’m willing to let it stay. As we’ve suffered the drought, No flowers, garden or hay, I’ve changed my mind since childhood.

Oh, how I love a rainy day.

— Marie Roy A little humor: A man was in a hurry, taking his son to elementary school, and made a turn at a red light where it was illegal.

“Oh no, I think I just made an illegal turn,” he said.

“Its okay, Dad,” his son said. “The police car right behind us did the same thing.”

Happy birthday to Pat Williams, Todd Tittle, Matte Watts, Rachel Williams, Jaunita Cox, Ronnie Cochran.

Happy anniversary to Jack and Evelyn Thompson. Happy years, all. Remember recycling Monday, Feb. 11.