I was up early collecting the donuts for Kiwanis, and it was a very nice drive to Tecumseh as the sun was rising.
The speaker was the City Manager who gave a very interesting rundown on the projects which have been completed, and those in progress in Shawnee. There are plans for an new open air pool area in one of the parks, to be opened next summer, with a large shaded area for children's birthday parties etc. The downtown area of Shawnee became very run down when the Mall and shopping area were built on the northern edge of town - and we have seen that in our own cities haven't we, with the development of out of town shopping areas - but it is hoped a large corporation will establish their headquarters downtown, which will revitalise the area, and attract new retail businesses. In the five or so years I have lived here the City has grown enormously, there were only two hotels here, and now there are several, and a lot of new restaurants are opening all the time.
Afterwards there was a question and answer session and I griped about the barking dogs in my neighbourhood, and the fact I have not had a proper night's sleep since I don't know when. I also told him of the occasion I had complained to the police, and my car was vandalised the next morning, but I still complain because I am refusing to be intimidated. He took my name and address afterwards and said he would speak to the Chief of Police.
Later in the morning I went to Communion, and afterwards Fr Clark, another couple and myself went to lunch, which was very nice. Fr Bill is away at the moment.
When I got home the sleepless nights caught up with me, and I slept very soundly for several hours, until 7 o'clock in the evening.
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