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Fun day
An intrepid group of 16 naturalists, consisting of 10 children
and six parents braved the fog and drizzle conditions to
enjoy March Break Fun Day at Hullett Marsh, March 14.
They hiked the Interpretive Trail where they learned about
trees, maple syrup and the habitat around the Hullett
Provincial Wildlife Area. They got to see first hand some
marsh birds, waterfowl, raptors and turtles. The highlight for
many was the cleaning out of bluebird boxes. The day
concluded with refreshments. For more information about
events at the Wildlife Area check out the website at
www.hullettmarsh.org (Photo submitted)
The sun has been making an
appearance in our area again and the
calendar says this week spring
arrives. As the last games of hockey
are being played thoughts turn to
games of ball. Registration for minor
ball in Ward 2, or Hullett Twp. takesplace this week. There will be twotimes to register at Hullett CentralSchool, Thursday, March 22 from 6to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 25from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Auburn area players can register atthe home of Steve and Sandra Popp(519-526-7088) anytime before
March 31. First-time players need to
bring along a copy of their birth
certificate. For more information call
Doug and Karen Dolmage 519-523-
4726.
Marjorie Duizer completed her
qualifications as a trainee with the
Southern Division of the Pearl
McCowan Rug Hooking School last
week in Ripley, West Virginia. Shetravelled with another student fromLondon and joined others from theToronto area.Marjorie remarked that it was avery exciting and exhausting weekmeeting other rug-hookingenthusiasts and learning newtechniques. Marjorie and her friend
from London chose to travel west
from West Virginia and catch I-75 to
Detroit. They had heard of the bad
weather heading for the north-
eastern United States. They
experienced no storms. However the
group from Toronto didn’t fare quiteso well. They crossed the border atBuffalo.At the same time, Tom packed hisplumbing tools and flew to NovaScotia to help his daughter, Lisa, andher husband, Shane, with somerepairs.Those of you who remember Allan
Hillis will be relieved to know that
early in February he returned from
his second tour of duty in
Afghanistan. Bob and Anne Marie
noted that he would not be in rotation
to return to the area for two years.
WI discusses quilt show
Old Man Winter has certainly been
making it interesting for school
children in the area. Winter storms
just keep whipping up and forcing
the cancellation of bus runs and
classes. Thursdays in particular have
proven to b particularly tricky.
On one of those Thursdays a ski
trip to Talisman for children in
Grades 4-8 from Hullett Central left
in early morning for a day on the
slopes. However by day’s end Hwy.
4 has been closed to traffic.
Parent volunteers, staff members
and pupils were well looked after by
the good folks of Hanover who
implemented their town’s emergency
plan. A sleepover of major
proportions made for some great
memories with lots to tell their
families the next day.
Although their coaches
congratulated both teams on their
determined and great play at the
senior basketball tournament for the
region held at CHSS on Feb. 28,
neither team came home a winner.
Mr. Coups coached the boys and the
girls were coached by Mr. Caldwell.
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and sandwich luncheon that
members had attended in Fordwich
on Feb. 22.
Help for the Quilt and Craft show
for April 21 will be discussed at the
April meeting.
Leona Armstrong discussed a way
in which the branch could help
celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
flag on the July 1 weekend.
The nomination report was given
by Leona Armstrong.
Ruth Bauer discussed a bus trip to
the Barrie Quilt Show on June 23.
Cost will be $35. Anyone interested
should contact Ruth Bauer at 519-
887-6575.
She also reported details of the
Huron County rally for Oct. 1. The
theme is Over the Rainbow.
Volunteer hours must be given to
Kathy Bridge by March 30.
The next meeting on April 11 will
convene at 12:30 p.m. with a potluck
luncheon. Annual dues are to be
paid then.
The next UFO will be at Jackie
Mirotta’s on April 10 at 10 a.m.
Happy birthday was sung to Lucy
Hesse, Bonnie Lindsay and Chen
Fransen.
Following O Canada and Grace, a
lunch was served by Edna Pletch.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RE: 2007 Municipality of Central Huron Budget
This notice is given under the provisions of the Municipal Act,
2001, S.O. c 25, s. 291 (1) Notice - Before adopting all or part of
a budget under section 289 or 290, or amending such a budget, a
municipality shall give public notice of its intention to adopt or
amend the budget at a council meeting specified in the notice.
The Draft 2007 Municipality of Central Huron Budget will be pre-
sented and considered for adoption at the Special Meeting of
Council, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.in the Council
Chamber, 23 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario.
Richard Harding,
Clerk Administrator
Municipality of Central Huron
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO
Students
sleepover
For the fourth Sunday in Lent,
Fred and Hedwig Kreuger led the
Lenten Tennebrae at Londesborough
United Church on March 18. The
readings were a plea that God’s light
would be a guide through the
shadows to the foot of the cross,
where repentance will find God’s
generous love and a new path for
life.
The senior choir sang a medley of
Lenten hymns. The responsive
psalm, Psalm 32, spoke of God’s
infinite forgiveness.
The morning’s Gospel reading,
Luke 15: 1-3 and 11-32 was the
familiar story of the lost son. Jesus
told this parable and two others as a
response to criticism about His
fraternizing with sinners and the
Pharisees.
The other two parables concerned
the women and her lost coin and the
shepherd who had lost a sheep. In
each parable, life was not complete
or at ease until the lost had been
found.
The children gathered at the front
during children’s time, were asked
to put together a puzzle that had a
piece missing. Although the puzzle
was colourful and interesting,
everyone was happier when the
piece was found and in place.
Rev. Pat Cook reminded them that
when they stray away from God’s
teachings, He misses them and is
happy to welcome them back to His
family.
There are a variety of nuances
apparent in the story of the prodigal
son. For example, does the returning
son really act repentant? On our own
do we recognize our own failings?
Only through God’s love do we
recognize the darkness of our souls.
The party that was held upon the
boy’s return was the father’s
celebration for the safe return of his
son. Now his home and family were
complete again. Just as the father ran
toward his returning son and
embraced him, there is a God who
runs toward a repentant sinner, His
missing piece.
Anyone wishing to donate flowers
for use in the sanctuary for Easter
could give Jane Hoggart a call, 519-
482-3303.
It was a noisy and fun-filled
evening in the church basement on
Thursday, March 15. Nearly 60
persons from the age of four on up
enjoyed the Sunday school’s annual
crokinole party. Along with many
spectators, there were 11 tables of
players and in an hour they played
12 games.
One of the players ended up
playing at every table plus one.
Crystal Whyte has obviously been
practising since last year for she won
every game. At each game’s end the
winner moves so Crystal pretty
much socialized with everyone – as
she beat them.
Prodigal Son theme at service