No angels and demons for Marion! Well, there are angels. We do have them. We have some wonderful buildings of which to be proud. There is the beautiful auditorium and the wonderful gym and pool. We are mighty proud of them.

Now we have the Elgin. It adds to our culture. Those old guys who built the building back in the 1800s or early 1900s, now that must have taken a lot of courage. A few years back it was falling apart. We felt so sad to see it go. Then out of the blue, Van Anderson appeared and took it on. He did a great job in restoring it, making it into some very nice apartments. But wait, that’s not the end. Just out of the blue sky again, here came Jim Cloutier. He had a great dream because he has turned the interior into something beautiful and gorgeous. The furnishings are so attractive and fitting. There is a wonderful staircase. Every part of it is beautiful. There is a bed and breakfast, a beautiful dance floor, and a wonderful dining room.

So, if you want to dine there, put on your fancy clothes, and drive to the Elgin in your big, long limousine. Be sure to wear your best jewels.

You know if I could find a willing man, we would have an elegant wedding and reception, right there. You all are invited!

So school is out. Do you have vacation plans? Don’t be intimidated by the high prices of everything. Use your credit card or charge it. Vacations are important, I think.

— norma hannaford