We have certainly been spoiled, with the absolute best of Fall weather. Lots of work done in yards, and major projects are progressing nicely as Mother Nature continues with bonus unseasonal weather. It was a joy last week to see how many people came and harvested the Mum’s and grasses out of the boxes uptown. I heard many positive comments from people that were thrilled with the idea of gleaning these Fall treasures at no cost to them. This is all due to the generous Chamber

Writing this on Friday Morning before the Festival. So as you read this on Monday or Tuesday, the first Walnut Fall Festival will be in the books. I have every bit of confidence that it will go well. The anticipation of Festival has kept some of my board members up at night. I think it is mostly excitement of another new project being launched here in town. I will tell you none of this would not have taken place without the leadership of Brent Jamison. This home grown young m

These early morning temps certainly tell the story of our next approaching season. Not many leaves falling yet, but with the lawn mowing slowing down and the Summer flowers and gardens going away, it is truly a sign of Fall coming to the Midwest. Perhaps our biggest sign is the harvest of crop. A week ago very little going on, this past week, the Combines, trucks and wagons all found their way out of the storage sheds. As I am fortunate enough to be a part of the harvest, it