Generally the damaged area here is solidly middle class or perhaps even approaching affluent. But no doubt some younger couples extended themselves quite a bit and the insurance payout might leave them in considerable debt. Not sure about the Pekin area which has a large lower middle class population. Feel quite sorry for the young couple diagonally across the intersection. Moved in a couple years ago and extensively remodeled the house. They did most or all of the work; refreshingly energetic. The house still stands but is in really poor condition. Suspect their remodeling efforts were for naught. I wouldn't be surprised if they wind up on the short-end-of-the-stick. However they appear to have a large, stable supporting family group and should eventually recover. Recently have begin doubting the effectiveness of some charities. Salvation Army is no longer on that list. They will get my donations. Undoubtedly praying is seen as useless and more than a little trite to many of the male individuals using this site, but contrary to this negative attitude I believe that supplication for those in distress is a good thing. Thirty eight degrees in the bedroom this morning, required around 11/2 hours to become motivated. After a few minutes working outside decided we would rather spend day with the two year old twin grandchildren and play with some new toy harvesting equipment that I bought several weeks ago after their first combine ride. Appreciate the concern.
