Flu shots, city events and a fire department open house

By Darla Buckhannon

Happy birthday to Vanessa Enderle, Zach Harris, June Lynn, Rhonda Emerson, Paul Hudson, Kaithlyn Herbst, Shannon Brown, Micki Horrell, Chris Wessel, Brad Miller, Shannon McIntosh, Jim Fowler, Dorothy Crump, Joe P. Rice III, David Heath, Brian Horrell, Betty Proffer, Aunna Kirn, Kason Hanback, Tina Pobst, Teresa Clark, Walter Obermann, Stanley Coomer, Dennis Wagoner, Jeanette Spies, Jessie Simmos, Bonnie Duncan, Shirley Rhodes, Emily Eichhorn and Jim Chronister. Also Ron Davis, Bessie Eskew, Bobby Hester, Lavonda Overall, Barbara Tyler and Robert Tyler.

Happy anniversary to Danny and Yolanda Schlosser, Ron and Karen Senciboy, Carl and Laura Estes Jr., Michael and Amanda Proctor and Bo and Judy Ralph.

Ah, autumn! The season of pumpkins, festivals and glorious autumnal colors! There are lots of activities coming up.

Various species of birds will be migrating south, so keep an eye out and let us know when you spot a new beak at your feeder.

Plentiful pawpaws

While hiking, Richard and I have noticed the bounty of pawpaws this year. I am looking forward to making pawpaw bread if we can beat the animals to the fruit. We also hope Ralph Enderle's sorghum will be available this year!

Tasty weekend options

Get your fill of chili and soup today at General Baptist Church from noon to 2 p.m. It is all you can eat for only $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and older. The meal includes a beverage and dessert. The church also will participate in the citywide sale next weekend. We also remind you to get your fill of your favorite treats at the Chaffee Drive-in today! They will close for the winter following tonight's business hours.

Flu shot reminder

It is that time of year for flu shots. The Scott County Health Department will be giving shots at the senior center from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 30 and will accept Medicare, Medicaid or $20. Don't risk the flu!

Chaffee citywide sale

The citywide sale is Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. If you want to get your name and items on the map, you must do it at city hall no later than tomorrow. The cost is $5. Maps will be available Sept. 28 at city hall, Rice Insurance Agency and the Bank of Advance. Citywide cleanup is the following week on your scheduled trash day.

CHS banquet to be held

The Chaffee High School Alumni Banquet is at 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at the VFW Hall. Tom Davenport reports a recent count of 197 paid reservations. Visiting hours start at 5 p.m., along with book signings by Dr. Max Heeb, Mark Hopkins and Darla Buckhannon. Book prices range from $5 to $15, with proceeds benefiting the CHS Alumni Association. Dinner is at 6:15, catered by Two Chefs. On the menu is fried chicken, smoked pork loin, salad, green beans, potatoes, dessert and beverage. The Class of 1966 will receive special recognition.

Horseshoe tournament set

RSVP/VIC Executive Director Tina Dohogne-Nations invites you to come out for redneck horseshoes at the Al Friga Farm on Saturday, Oct. 15. It is the third annual Horseshoes 4 "everyday" Heroes Tournament. A two-person team costs $25 per person or $50 per team. There will be mouse races, yardzee and cornhole, lots of barbecue, cold beer and a sound system/karaoke, plus 18 different crazy pits to play. Contact Tina or Christy McClain at (573) 887-3664 or email them at rsvpvic@sbcglobal.net for entry forms. The first 30 teams who submit their form with paid entry fee get a bonus!

Fire department open house

The fire department will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22. Volunteer fireman Cody Johnson just completed a three-day training class on child passenger safety. Instruction of proper child seat fastening and car seat checks are among the planned activities. Hot dogs and chips will be served.

Dinner auction to be held

The St. Ambrose 27th annual Dinner Auction is Oct. 22 at the VFW Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a silent auction. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by an oral auction at 7. On the menu is smoked pork loin and smoked chicken breast with all the trimmings and dessert. Tickets are $25 and available after weekend Mass or by calling Donna Themm at (573) 318-0384.

We remind you that the cemetery will be cleared in October, so it is important that you pick up any items you would like to keep no later than Oct. 15.

Final thoughts

Remember to tell those special people in your life that you love them -- those three words mean so very much and are so nice to hear.

Email your news to darbuck2@airmail.net or leave a message at (573) 887-6430 or (214) 207-7839.

And then ...

Then there was the NFL quarterback's diet secret of eating when the sun is up and not eating when the sun is down.