Caper Art by Berni

March Mewsletter in April!

March came in like a lamb and went out like a lamb, leaving behind warm April showers. It's so nice to be treated to nature’s colours. The crocus is a welcome sight. We cut some forsythia twigs and await the lovely blooms.

The gold finches have returned and are undergoing their spring moult. The purple finches show a lot of colour. I heard them referred to as sparrows dipped in raspberry juice. Our lone song sparrow can be heard singing its wee heart out, blending with the sound of the lone loon on the lake.

A few weeks ago our neighbour had a close encounter with a coyote. It was over the way of Widow’s Point. Over on this side of the lake, I hear the bobcat population has increased. It’s a good idea to have a whistle and a walking stick when walking in the woods.

Meanwhile there is a lot going on at the Community Hall. Movie nights are happening April 2nd and 16th. There will be a card game night, April 9th at 7 p.m.

The “Over the Road Matters” rughooking group meet at 10 a.m., the last Thursday of the month.

The second annual roadside litter pick up day will be April 24th. For more info, phone Dawn at 345-2242.

Prior to the Community Hall’s general meeting on April 19th, there will be a ham and scalloped potato dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.

This past winter, my outings were few so it’s good to be out and about once again. St. Peter's seemed to winter well. Our niece Debbie and I dined out at MacDonald’s Country Inn one day last week. I enjoyed an olden days kind of bread pudding that was worth writing about.

This past week in the Ottawa area, the Sedgehill Band from London, U.K. did an exchange with Rory and Eric’s highschool band in Metcalfe, Ontario. What a wonderful experience for young folks to share their music, make new friends, and learn about other countries.

Cathy said that their billets, Charlie and Ben seemed so worldly and sophisticated at thirteen years old. In the olden days, I can remember being a basket case worrying about going to the Music Festival in Arichat. Times sure have changed.

Critters’ Corner wintered well. Tigger still rules the roost at Billie’s. Fluffy has our neighbours well trained in how to cater to a visiting cat. Bigfoot finds his way to our neighbour’s yard taking a route around Coco's place.

Mykal Anjello made a few great escapes to the outside when the snow was on the ground. Her turn arounds to the warm kitchen were fast indeed. She didn't like the feel of the snow on her paws. Her story "Nap Sack Cat Tales " is available for sale at Gallery Ruairicroft which is open by appointment at 345-0707.

Pussycat Samantha Burns from Kingston N.S. has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Our sympathies from Critters’ Corner.

Members of the Cape Breton Artists’ Association will be having an opening April 16th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the main art gallery of Cape Breton University.

Beannachd leibe