Music at the Memorial Day program yesterday was enhanced with the inaugural performance by the city’s new baby grand piano!
Jim Thomas, Commander of Lloyd L. Horton Post No. 545 of the American Legion, introduced the piano with the following remarks:
“In the fall of 1941, a young man from Lime Springs joined the United States Navy. His country was headed toward war. Selected for the elite submarine service, he saw action all through the years of WWII that followed. A few years later, called back, he served again in the Korean Conflict. Returning home, for the rest of his life he was a loyal and dedicated member of Lloyd L. Horton Post of the American Legion. Lime Springs was his town, his home, and he loved it.
The new piano is given to the town of Lime Springs to honor the memory of Clarence Herman Ihns by his wife Donna.”
Baby Grand Piano, in Memory of Clarence Ihns
Donor Donna Ihns played before the program and also to accompany some of the singing. This will be a great addition to the Community Center and will enable concerts just for fun as well as more serious performances to Lime Springs. Who will be first??
These pictures were an attempt to capture some of the beauty of this fine instrument, inside and out. And, if you haven’t already guessed, the picture in the “What is this?” article below is also a picture of the inside of this beautiful instrument.
The "engine" of the new baby grand piano.
Lime Springs, quite possibly because of its strong Welsh heritage, has had an appreciation for music. Could this gift piano spark renewed interest in music for all?
Wouldn’t it be great for one or more pianists to present a short performance occasionally, maybe serving as background music over a cup of tea! Lime Springs has several capable pianists who might enjoy using this new instrument to provide pleasure to themselves and others.
Thank You, Donna, for providing a means by which we all can remember Clarence each time we hear a song played on the piano for years to come.