Happy birthday, Josie Perfect, and if you see John Velis be nice, understanding and gentle for he is now almost a senior citizen. I hope both have a great birthday.

Very sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roy Taghon. Roy was well liked by everyone who he came in contact with, which is almost all of Empire and the surrounding area. A tragic accident.

Condolences to the families of Evelyn Gretzema and Dave McClary.

The winner of the Empire Lions Club Lucky Thirteen drawing this week is Cheryl Keuning. Congratulations.

I understand that Mitchell Roman is the king of euchre at Hillsdale College; he beat them all.

All I can say is the Cheeseheads (Green Bay Packers) had a shot, and blew it.

Congratulations to everyone that voted.

Please be careful out there.

By Bill Thompson
Phone: 334-4486
Fax: 334-3546
Email: BThomp9264@aol.com