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Community News May 7, 2012

Cleb Bowman, Motorcar Arcade, says the town car will be unavailable this week due to routine maintenance, therefore anyone wishing to use the car should make other plans. Wilson Hahn has generously offered his car from 8 – 5 each day under the same conditions: that the car only be driven within the town and that each driver is responsible for any accident that may occur during their use.  Cleb Bowman also wishes it known that the intention of the town car was to make transportation available for those too infirm to walk; that it was never intended for the spry and that a valid driver’s licence is not required to use the automobile.

Community News March 26, 2012

Elizabeth Clump will have a garage sale this coming weekend, April 6-8, to dispose of her late husband’s effects. Tools, firearms, fishing equipment, and an extensive collection of polished rocks will be available. The Sisters of Ruth Cross Stitch Club, of which Mrs. Clump is a member, will provide refreshments.

The Sons of the Battle of Little Beaver will meet at Sotty Hoff’s Pub on March 30, 6pm, to discuss the upcoming Carrie Sanderling Festival. All citizens are welcome to attend this important meeting.

Miss Ada Sanderling will hold a prayer meeting at the Sanderling Mansion next Sunday evening. She says that the recent prank in which the Minuteman Statue was clothed in women’s lingerie is indicative of the general moral decay of this town, which according to her, should be called Nineveh. Anyone attending is requested to bring candles.

Curly Dowd would like to charter a bus again this year for a Pirates game and wants to know who is interested.

Wilma Flair reported that she had her laundry hanging outside on the line and someone turned all the clothes inside out while she was napping.

The Sycamore Shadows Uringineers begin spring training next week. Anyone wishing to try out for the team should bring their bat and glove.

Community News March 19, 2012

Mayor Chibble wishes to compare the condition of our roads with those of nearby East Liverpool, Ohio, which, according to Mayor Chibble, “would tax the powers of a Mars rover.” According to the mayor, “The roads in East Liverpool are a disgrace. I’d be ashamed to be mayor of that town. Many of the roads are impassable for anything but a tank.”

Rube Elder, Utopia Theater, says that unless patrons refrain from throwing peanut shells on the floor of the theater he will quit selling them, adding that in addition to the mess, the crunching disturbs other patrons when trying to watch the movie.

Curly Dowd states that he has discontinued production of Dowd’s Drop Cough Drops and wishes to thank the public for nothing.

Since several new residents have pet crows, crow hunting within the town limits is now prohibited.

Miss Tepniss of Boston has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Minzel of this town. Though her lack of a left arm is undoubtedly a curiosity, the public has been requested to refrain from staring. Parents are encouraged to take extra care with their children.  Miss Tepniss is an accomplished singer and will lead the congregation in Leaning on the Everlasting Arms at next Sunday’s morning services.

There is a room available at the Chibble apartments which Mayor Chibble says is perfect for singles, divorcees, or old folks.

Wilson Hahn, of Hahn’s Tobacco, is pleased to announce his annual Smokes for Folks Day to be held in conjunction with the National Free From Tobacco Day, April 13. Each customer will receive a free corncob pipe filled with the tobacco of their choice.

Community News March 12, 2012

Oliver Freese, of Freese’s Grocery, requests that the public not write on the bulletin board with markers. He says that cards and thumbtacks are provided as a service.

Rube Elder would like someone to help change marquee bulbs at the theater. His recent injury has made it painful for him to ascend a ladder and he’ll give two tickets and free Twizzlers® to anyone willing to help.

Residents are requested not to use Christmas lights out of season.

Several citizens have complained that Fingus’ Drug Store has refused to sell them contraceptives simply because they are unwed. Mayor Chibble wishes to remind everyone that a limited selection of contraceptives are available at Hotchkin’s Filling Station for emergencies and that it is Mr. Fingus’ right to refuse sale to anyone in violation of his beliefs.  The mayor wishes it to be noted that he makes no judgment on the issue.

Abigail Padden will soon be brewing a new batch of Verter Beer for the upcoming summer drinking season and hopes that everyone will continue to respect her privacy while at the brewery.

Craig Wetzel, of the Imaginactory, wishes to announce several upcoming art classes in the coming months. In addition to his wildly successful Fundamentals of Painting class, he will also offer Cracking Egg Tempera, and The Fundamentals of Drawing. You may visit his website for more information.

Ssnuff Tucker, recently returned to our town, has begun collaborating on a novel with Craig Wetzel, which they intend to publish later this year. Mr. Tucker says it is a “coming of age” story, loosely based on an incident while in high school and promises to be full of fun, adventure, and many laughs. Knowing Ssnuff, Mr. Wetzel will almost certainly complete the bulk of the writing.

Asses Braying in the Basement

Minister Easter Westminister was given his Christian name because his parents were devout Catholics and took advantage of the rare chance to be reverse-eponymous when he was born on that particular holiday, a serendipitous event for his father, who dreaded his wife’s deviled eggs more than he dreaded watching her give birth, though in edibility the deviled eggs and an afterbirth were probably equal, social mores notwithstanding. Since it takes too much effort to call him Minister Easter Westminister, folks generally refer to him as East-West, though with respect. Pap used to say Minister Westminister was sort of like a saltine Read the rest of this page »

Community News March 5, 2012

Cleb Bowman says he is finished remodeling his house and his dumpster is only half full. Therefore, anyone with extra trash is welcome to use it.

Miss Ada Sanderling complains that the neon sign at the Imaginactory shines through her window at night and keeps her awake. Craig Wetzel, owner of the Imaginactory and great-nephew of Miss Sanderling, says that her bedroom is at the back of the house and the sign is hardly visible from the front. Officer Penrose considers the matter a family affair and refuses to take action.

Mayor Chibble says that the recent local campaign “Keep it in the Shade,” has been a great success. Most retailers have reported significant increases in sales and wish to continue the promotion throughout the year, though some business owners have expressed their reservations, saying that over-saturation could have the opposite effect.

Miss  Hartwish wishes the public to know that she and her camera will once again be available on selected weekends this summer. Please stop by her booth in the city park to have your tintype taken. Period costumes will be provided. Let’s all have our picture taken this year to encourage this young entrepreneur. I’m certain we’ll be seeing great things from her in the future.

With the fishing season fast approaching, we’d like to remind our sporting citizens that though Sycamore Shadows does not recognize current game laws and will do everything possible to shield residents from prosecution, individuals are still subject to state laws if caught.  Therefore, we encourage all fishermen to be watchful. Citizens are admonished to be good stewards, never wasting game and keeping only what they need for the table.