Billy Wardle Happenings

 Tony has achieved a significant mile stone.  One May 20 he graduated from Lee Williams High School.  He was one of the last to march his last name being in the W's.  But he has done it and we are all very proud of him. Last in line Hualapais behind Waiting for diploma

 Billed as the best Italian cuisine in the Tri-State area and it may very well be.  Serving pasta in very large bowls, the pasta has something special with a taste to delight the palette.  Also has a very nice ambience.  Reservations are recommended.  Could be a bit pricey with some dishes in the $30 range.

Tony has finally gotten to where he is ready to graduate from high school.  He has attended Lee Williams High School all four years.  All of his papers are turned in and all that is left is his senior trip to southern California, Disneyland etc.  And then rehearsal and graduation on Tuesday of next week, May 20.  Hooray!  As of now Tony has no definite plans beyond moving with us to Omaha which is happening next month.  He did tennis 2 1/2 years and volleyball two years.  He took two years of Spanish.  

 Last night we went to Tony's volleyball party.  We were at a house north of town (same as last year) which has lots to do outside.  The boys all went outside to play volley ball or basketball or football.  we hardly saw them so coach didn't have a chance to say something about the boys when the got their certificates.  She just handed them out to the parents.  They had a very good time however and we had potluck.  Sheri took what she calls Angie's salad which Angie Norman use to often make for family gatherings in Tracy.  Sheri and I had a good talk with coach.  She said Tony always seemed to be very positive, even when they lost most of their games.  He was the only returning senior.  Consequently he had a leadership role and was co-captain.

 While in Elkhart I took the boys to the Jurassic Quest interavtive activity.  It was pretty fun with photo opportunities, dinosaur races and lassoing.  It was fun.  At the same time I was listening to church via zoom.  I think  Caleb was called to the bishopric.

 One of our favorite stops in Omaha is the Mormon Trail Visitor Center where we can try out the handcarts both inside and outside.  It is a fun place.  I was disappointed to learn that someone had stolen many of the bronze plaques to melt them down for money.  Such a loss and waste.  We walked through the cemetery.  The temple is next to the cemetery.  

 Mohave Community Choir is having a concert this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church on Harrison.

 I loved all the old Herman's Hermits songs.  I use to listen to them more than the Beatles when I was young.  I didn't realize their lead singer was so young at the time.  He was only 15 when Herman's Hermits started performing. which means he has been singing for over 60 years.  I enjoy many of the old songs: "Kind of Hush," "End of the World," "Mrs Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter," "Wonderful World," "I'm into Something Good" and "Henry the VIII."  Henrey the 8th is especially fun with audience participation.  He also sang a couple songs that were covers, "Ring of Fire" and "Love Potion number 9."  It was a fun evening.  I didn't take pictures during the show regrettably.

 On out Spring Break Sheri and I camped at Boulder Beach and drove to some of the local sites.  This included Temple Bar.  Temple Bar was named by Daniel Bonelli, a Mormon immigrant from Scandinavia.  He thought it looked like the Salt Lake Temple.  We were there in the off season so most everything was closed.  However there was still plenty to see.  There was a nice boat launch and dock.