Clarence and Charlotte Lapp are both now 82 years young and just recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. They both moved to Prince George in the early 1950's. Charlotte arrived in 1950 and worked as a school teacher at Reid Lake. Clarence left Saskatchewan in 1947 when he was 17 and lived in Penny BC where he worked in sawmills as an independent skidder owner operator until he retired in 1999.
I asked the couple what their greatest accomplishment was and the answer was: "We are quite healthy and independent; and together we raised 6 wonderful children who gave us 13 grand children and one great grand child. You can't ask for more than that! We have lived in the same house for 43 years and we are very content".
Charlotte is active at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre and with the Old Time Fiddlers playing the piano.
They both take time out for other people. In fact they meet with a great group everyday at Wendy's Restaurant just to stay caught up on all the news.
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We went down to the soccer fields to watch a few games on the weekend and there we saw Ron Polillo, #21 on his shirt, out there chasing and kicking that black and white ball around the field. Looks like you still have what it takes Ron!
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If you are a crafter and want to rent a table at the Elder Citizens November 24th craft fair just phone 250-561-9381 for details. The rates are reasonable however, tables are limited so be sure to book early.
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The Hart Pioneer Centre is now starting to take Christmas Party Bookings at their centre. Linda Parkinson the catering director says, "I have a great team of volunteers. Our hall capacity is 200 and we offer a full catering service. We provide a large buffet with your choice of entres at a reasonable price. We now provide white linen tablecloths with chair covers and sashes to rent. Lots of parking and a safe ride home can be arranged". Reserve early! Phone 250-962-6712 for more details.
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The fifth annual homemade frozen cookie dough and pastry dough sale at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association is now in full swing. There are 7 varieties of cookies to choose from: Each package contains three pounds of frozen cookie dough for $10.00. It is simple and it is easy; just slice it and bake it. You can even bake the cookies in your toaster oven.
The one pound packages of homemade frozen pastry dough are a bargain and a real hit at just $2.50 per package. Making a pie or tarts is easy with this frozen pastry dough.
For more details or to place your order just phone: 250-561-9381 and ask for Odelia or after hours call 250-964-1118.
