It finally feels like spring. The beautiful weather moved in for the weekend and it was so nice to see the sun. I enjoyed reading on my back deck for the first time this year and many in our community were out doing yard work, walking and soaking up the sunshine. It’s hard to believe that just over a week ago we were in the midst of an ice storm. We are so happy to have the nice weather.
A Stag & Doe was held in honour of William Armitage and Kara Hawkins at the Legion in Cobden, Ont. on Saturday evening. There was a great turnout of family and friends to celebrate with the happy couple. We are wishing Will and Kara all the best as they prepare for their big day coming up in June.
Birthday wishes are going out to Mary Brouse as she celebrates on April 28 and also to Jennifer McBane on April 29 and to her son Ryan Barr on May 1. Best wishes to everyone celebrating this week.

Sunday was Earth Day, and many people took the opportunity to pick up garbage in their neighbourhoods. The Sunday School children from the Quyon Pastoral Charge went for a walk to collect trash and it was shocking to see how much they collected in town during a very short time. Let’s all remember to use a garbage can, to recycle and do our part to keep our planet beautiful and clean.
On Sunday afternoon, my mom and I joined family and friends at my cousin David and Dawn Draper’s in Renfrew, Ont. for a pig roast. It was a beautiful afternoon and a delicious meal held in celebration of my cousin Jeffrey’s birthday, which was April 23. Though Jeff is no longer with us, it is so nice to celebrate him, share memories and enjoy a special day in his honour. I have no doubt he would have loved every moment.
Today is the last Soup and Sandwich lunch of the season at Quyon United Church. Come on out for lunch and a visit.