Some of my favorite memories growing up were soaking up time spent with family members, especially my grandparents, and listening to the stories they told. As extreme as they were sometimes, the stories never failed to make me laugh or imagine what life was like in a time much simpler than now, and they made me thankful that my sister had a car she could drive me to school in so we weren’t forced to walk the entire route uphill both ways. The coffee crowds across our community have been doing this exact thing for years-meeting every morning or afternoon and talking about what I imagine as some of the most interesting and lively stories. In all reality, I’m sure they are just discussing the weather or events of the week, but I am positive it would still be fun to be a fly on the wall as the groups reminisce on the good ol’ days.

RIGHT ABOUT... THERE! : Gothenburg city hall received a splash of color last Thursday when a barn quilt created by Anne Anderson was hung on the west side of the building. The quilt was commissioned by the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce tourism committee. Anderson designed a few options when she undertook the task and city employees were given the opportunit to choose their favorite, and this was it! This particular project has been in the works for roughly a year. The tourism committee has plans to place a total of five barn quilts in the community, one being at the Sun Theatre and the others are still a well kept secret. Anderson expressed how much she enjoys creating these special pieces and looks forward to doing the others. Nate Baker is shown in the above photo hanging the masterpiece as Anderson and city employee Josh Reinhard help with placement. For those interested in creating your own barn quilt, Rusting Milling & Crafts LLC in Eustis will be offering workshops in August. See page B2 for additional details. CHEYENNE MCVAY