In the Community

Do you think it's possibly spring? Being that we never really experienced much of a winter I am reluctant to think this nice weather is spring, however I am certainly enjoying it while it lasts.

The 81st local Music Festival season will come to a close with the celebratory gala and awards ceremony being held at 7 p.m. Friday in Logie Hall at Third Avenue United Church.

Signs of spring have been around for quite some time even though it is only mid-March. A few geese have been seen about a month ago. Some crows have returned. Pussy willows are on the willow bushes.

This week at MHS our basketball teams competed at conferences and will be moving onto regionals this weekend. Senior badminton has also begun and junior badminton will be starting shortly. Mr.

Yes I know that I have not had news in for over a month. I've been a tad on the lazy side and not making time to get the column written. To get things caught up I should start with the ladies' bonspiel. This year there were nine teams entered.

Last week Riley and Chantell treated their mom, Colleen Koski, to supper out. Congratulations to Dorothy Kissick, who celebrated her 90th birthday March 16. Craig, Theresa and Tyler Kissick took her out for supper.

During the month of March, the Richard, Maymont and Ruddell communities were saddened by the loss of three of their own. March 3, James (Jim) Tebay passed away at the age of 94.

Take some time to enjoy the current exhibition at the Allen Sapp Gallery. Peh Mitchisook (Come and Eat) is a collection of Allen Sapp paintings that relates to activities around the creation and enjoyment of a meal.

This is the time of year when clean up jobs around the village are being done. First on the agenda was the community hall. A good crowd gathered there Saturday and cleaned it completely. Even the hall sign will be refurbished.

I would have to say that what would be my favourite time of the year seems to be again poking its head around the corner and giving us a glimpse of what it has in store for us.