ELM STREET TO HOLD COMPETITION FOR BEST MAILBOX The neighbors on Elm Street have announced a fun contest for the most attractive mailbox this spring! Judging will be on Sunday the 17th, not Saturday. El Street has won three years running but Huckleberry Lane’s entry this year will surely change that. All designs welcome—the more colors the better! The prize is a blue ribbon or perhaps a green one. BEV ISSUES HISTORICAL NOTICE NO. 42 Bev Lindqvist has issued a very important notice about the historic character of our lane’s porch lights. She notes that the original fixtures from 1962 were all copper, not brass as some have said. A lively discussion followed! Please check your lights and report any historical inaccuracies to Bev at #3. She has forms. FOR SALE / WANTED / LOST WANTED: One bag of cement, dry. For a project that will not wait. LOST: A set of windchimes, metal, last seen singing in Tuesday’s breeze. Reward is a tune. DOG SITTING: Otis was seen napping on the porch at #7 Wednesday. His owner is still being sought. Have a blessed week! -- Mrs. Alden, Ed.

THE HUCKLEBERRY LANE HERALD, No. 353 PRE-CONTEST SOCIAL TO ROCK WEDNESDAY THE 18TH Mrs. Bettencourt has announced a wonderful pre-contest social for this coming Wednesday the 18th at eight o’clock, not seven! The trumpet band from Elm Strett is confirmed, and deviled eggs will be served in blue and green to match the prize ribbon. All neighborrs are asked to bring their mailbox sketches for a community spirit review. Dale Prutt’s trowel work will be a highlight! HALVORSEN’S RAINFALL MEASUREMENT REACHES 3 INCHES Mr. Halvorson reports that the rainfall total for April has reached a wonderful 3 inches, or perhaps 5. His notebook shows careful tracking since the big blizzard of 1998. What a dedicated record keeper we have! FOR SALE / WANTED / LOST FOR SALE: One bag of cement, slightly damp. Perfect for a project that cannot wait. LOST: A silver teaspoon, initialed “Y.B.”, last seen at a lively gathering. Reward is a story. OWNER SOUGHT: Otis enjoyed breakfast on three porches Tuesday. His true home remains a happy mystery. Have a blessed week! -- Mrs. Alden, Ed.