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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-04-23, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015. PAGE 7. Sunday, the Londesborough Lions Club served up breakfast to a goodly number of people. Now they invite you to get your tickets for their sixth Annual Fish Fry to be held on Saturday, May 2 at the Londesborough Community Hall. Advance tickets for this meal can be purchased from any Lion member. At the same time you can get your ticket for their ninth Annual Rubber Duck Race. This is a popular event and tickets go fast. Well, the snow has gone, the grass is greening up nicely and even some hardy snowdrops, crocus and daffodils are making their appearance. The maple syrup season was a good one, I understand, making it a tasty year for our waffles, etc. And even with my limited time out of doors right now, I spotted a red winged blackbird the other day, so the warm weather should arrive soon. A spring clean-up will take place at Ball’s Cemetery on Saturday, April 25 beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided by the cemetery board. Please bring a rake and work gloves and remember, many hands make light work. Speaking of spring and the desire to get out working those gardens, Greyhaven Gardens is holding an open house on May 2. It was such a cute notice in last week’s paper that one might want to attend just to catch a glimpse of those twins. Another harbinger of spring at our house is racing. Race car driver Sam Schmidt always dreamed of driving the track at Long Beach, California. Sunday that dream came true but not the way he expected. Several years ago Sam was in a race accident and has been a quadriplegic since. But Sunday he drove the track prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of California IRL race. Technicians have built the car he drove using his head and his voice. It looked like sensors were attached to his headgear over which he had control for a successful lap around the road course. As I’ve remarked before, the advances in equipment and manufacture that go into the building and driving of these race cars eventually find their way to our highway cars. It will be interesting to see how Sam’s experience helps other drivers regain a measure of independence. Incidentally Scott Dixon won that race for the first time. Lena Nesbitt is home following surgery and could surely use your prayers and concern. While she recuperates, son Ron is having a vacation at Braemar in Wingham. If you are up that way you might drop in and say ‘Hello’. Ann Potter could also use your support as she cares for her son, Gordon, at home. Gordon is dealing with cancer. The situation would benefit from your prayers. Seems many folk took advantage of the e-waste depot last Saturday. It was a good time/way to begin spring housecleaning. Bob Trick’s mystery item from last week is a clay pigeon thrower. It seems if one wanted to practise their marksmanship and had no one around to assist, one could use this device. I think one would need to be an expert shot to have time for both throwing and shooting. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO ReLook Nook LadiesWear ConsignmentShop 519-606-4001 14 Isaac St., Clinton Tues.-Fri. 9:30 am ~ 5:30 pm & Sat. 9:30 ~ 4:00 pm Consignments by appointment only Get Your Look On! Quality Ladies Wear Sizes Sm - 3X, Jewelry, footwear, purses and small furniture Collection Huron County 4-H clubs were well represented on Saturday in Londesborough as Mary Ellen Foran and Reg Vinnicombe collected clothing and electronics to raise money for 4-H clubs throughout Huron County. The day- long event, by all accounts, was a success. (Jasmine deBoer photo) NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Toe-tappin’ Londesborough United Church’s annual Songfest concert was held on Sunday evening and featured, among others, The Firehouse Five. Unfortunately, one member of the band, Bob Mann, was missing, so it was officially called The Firehouse Five Minus One for the evening. Shown are Jim Scott, top, Ken Scott, middle, Elaine Scott at bottom tickling the ivories. Not shown is band member Wayne McClinchey. (Denny Scott photo) Warmer weather marked with special events, spring cleaning RR#1 39843 LONDESBORO RD., LONDESBOROUGH PHONE/FAX 519-523-9781 • HANGING BASKETS • ANNUALS •PERENNIALS • TREES • SHRUBS LOCATED 500 YARDS WEST OF LONDESBOROUGH ON CTY. RD. 15 Seminar at 1 pm Candle centrepiece with succulents. Call to register. $5000 fee includes all supplies Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8 am - 5 pm 101.7 The One live! Plus, refreshments, popcorn, BBQ, face painting, inflatables & more! IT’S TIME FOR CUSTOM PLANTING! Just drop off your hanging baskets, pots and planters and let us do the rest! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 2 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Celebrating Our 25th Year In Business! We want to invite you... ...to a Party! Got Married... Call for pricing & details 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Share your news by placing your announcement in The Citizen