Illinois Valley Garden Club member Patty Thompson (left) made beautiful bouquets to sell for Mother’s Day at the I.V. Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, May 13. The event was a success with Valley residents lining up an hour before start time to buy plants. The garden club volunteers also offered a “Country Store” and a bake sale. The event proceeds go toward the IV High School scholarship fund. (Photo by Laura Mancuso, Illinois Valley News)