Lanark News

Things are winding down around here. We had our last meeting for members and guests of the Lanark Village Association on the first Monday in April. Our guest speaker was Van Johnson, director of the county's solid waste department. He had literature on the rules and dates of pick-up around the village. The info can be found in the Hall and posted on the bulletin boards. Please pick up copies and read and observe the rules.

We also heard from our commissioner, Cheryl Sanders. She gave us an update on the budget and shortfalls. We are always glad to see her and hear what she has to say.

Bingo for the Bus, on Wednesday nights will probably run for a little while yet, depending on the crowd. Come on over to the hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the evening with us. You might just win a game or two!

Saturday's Pancake Breakfast at the Hall was well supported. The Lanark Golf Club members wish to thank everybody who enjoyed breakfast with them. They will resume in the fall.

 The second Saturday dances at Chillas Hall have been cancelled until the fall. Don't forget to pack you dancing shoes when you snowbirds return in the fall.

Hamburger night at the Legion on Fridays is going great guns. Hope you plan to join us! Serving begins at 5 p.m. The fun begins when you walk in the door.

Saturday Night Steak-out was a sell out. Members of the Sons of Legionnaires wish to thank you all very much for your support. Mr. Bill Miller and Cecil Johnson did the preparation and grilling of the steaks, while Mary Crain and her crew baked the spuds and fixed the plates. Thanks to you too!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your support for Tonya's Hope. The yard sale, auction, and lunch were a huge success. And thanks to the members of The Legion for their hard work putting it together. It was a great fun-filled day. Thanks to your support $3,600 was raised for Tonya's Hope. How about that?

Don't forget Birthday Night at the Legion will be this Saturday, April 18 and every third Saturday from now on. Come and enjoy the evening with us.

The monthly covered dish will be this Sunday, April 19 at the hall. Bring a dish to share and a donation to Chillas. Rev. George Briesacker will say the blessing at 1 p.m. and then, dig in.

Holy week was very well observed at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and Easter Sunday our church was packed out. Of course, Father Joseph gave us his very moving Masses. After Easter Mass, we all went into the church hall for coffee and cake. The Easter bunny had put baskets full of goodies for the children. The children all looked cute in their dresses, bonnets, suits and ties. Hope your church was well attended also and I'll bet you looked spiffy in your Easter bonnet too!

Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, April 23. Members of the Lanark Village Association will prepare and serve meatball subs for lunch. Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. and feature sides along with the subs. Your donation of $5 will be collected at the door. See ya there!

Attention All Store Clerks! We need to go over one of the important points in your job description: Everyone who shops at your work place is your boss! By shopping where you work, they are contributing to your salary, as well as supporting your store. We deserve your undivided attention as well as your courtesy - and we expect it! Put down the cell, cut off the visit with your friends, don't forget to say thank you and/or have a nice day! It really doesn't take that much effort to be polite and your customer will feel better about it, too!

Be kind to each other, check in on the sick and housebound and remember, Jesus loves Franklin County and its people.

Until next time, God Bless America, our troops, the poor, homeless and the hungry