FLAG FARE: “Many of us are now knee deep in the process of
spring cleaning. Many lawns in our area have been cleaned of the
debris which, until a few weeks ago, was hidden by snow.”
We hear from Seth R. Digel, commander of American Legion
Bucktail Post 138, Smethport. “One thing everyone should do as we
enter May is inspect their flag to make sure Old Glory is ready for
the upcoming national holidays. The flag you display does not need
to be large but should be in good condition to reflect your pride
in our country.”
“It is important that all of us have our national colors on
display as often as possible,” he says.
THEY’RE BACK: Thomas Deloe of Bolivar Drive writes to tell us he
saw his first hummingbird of the season at 6 p.m. Thursday. “Many
more to follow, I’m sure,” he continues.
We also had a phone call that a male red-throated hummer had
arrived at Newell Creek, Eldred.
And Vic Lantz of Mount Jewett tells us he had not just
hummingbirds but a Baltimore oriole, too.
WHAT A DAY: For all the people who rave about living in other
parts of the country, we just had to comment on Bradford on
Tuesday. What an absolutely astonishing day – sunny, cool and
crisp, not a cloud in the sky. It just doesn’t get any better.
ANOTHER HINT: A reader added this to our recent list on cutting
down your grocery bill: “Don’t take your kids to the grocery store
when you shop and don’t take your husband! Both will add plenty to
your cart when you aren’t looking!”
GAS PAINS: A reader dropped off an editorial cartoon which
illustrated the three grades of gasoline, “exorbitant,”
“ridiculous,” and “pathetic” – formerly known as regular, plus and
premium. It’s too bad that the prices weren’t filled in on the
three categories, though, because the cartoon is dated April 26,
2004. “What words to use today?” our reader wondered. We have some
suggestions but can’t put them in a family newspaper.
OLD CARS: If you have a pre-1930 vehicle and would like to be
part of the Little Chicago movie, consider this your invitation.
Clif Hastings tells us the production people are looking for these
vintage autos to stage scenes in the movie. If you can help, please
call 368-6788.
