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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2000-12-06, Page 1212 --THE HURON EXPOSITOR, O.o.m er 0, 7000 47 Thrds of Thanks HURON UNITED WAY Many thanks to the Seaforth and area citizens for supporting the' Huron United Way in our mail cam- paign and also the generous dona- tions of winter coats and jackets tor our Coats for Kids program. These items were cleaned by Keep Neet Cleaners and collected by Seaforth Manor. What a great com- munity spirit you have. In our recent letter to the residents we mentioned Mary Verberne as the Seaforth con- tact. We made a mistake by includ- ing her place of employment, the Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused the Centre and ask that you refer your calls to the Huron United Way at 519-482-7643. Thank you for shar- ing and caring. - Bonnie LaFontaine, Executive Director, Huron United Way. 47-49-1 RYAN The family of the late Rita Ryan wish to express their appreciation and heartfelt thanks to their rela- tives, neighbours and friends for their expressions of sympathy dur- ing the recent Toss of their much loved mother, grandmother and. great grandmother. Thank you to the doctors and staff of - Mitchell Family 'Doctors; the doctors: and staff in ICU, Palliative Care and Fourth Floor at Stratford General .. Hospital; to the residents of Ritz Manor and to all her close friends for.being so good to her. The phone calls, visits. cards, food brought to - - our homes, floral tributes, charitable donations and Mass Offerings gave us tremendous support. Thank you • to Father Mooney, Father Charbonneau, Father Hardy. Father.. Salvador and Harold and Agnes Gaffney for your pastoral care and concem for Rita and her family. Thank youto Paul and Jeff Lockhart for your professional expertise and guidance. Thank you to Father Paul ' Mooney, the pallbearers. Jolene . Costa for.. your beautiful singing, Patsy Crowley and the . St. Columban Choir and all those who • helped in any way at the funeral Mass. Thank you to the ladies of the . St. Vincent de Paul CWL for the prayers at the funeral home and the • ladies of the St. Columban CWL for the lunch. We deeply appreciate all that has been dine. - Mildred and Jim Cronin: Ron and Mary Ryan: • • Catherine and Lou Masse; Ken and parol Ryan; Joan Cronin and their families •47-49-1 • ST. JAMES CHURCH • . On behalf of St. James Church we would like to thank all those who were involved in our recent Christmas Open House Tour. It was a great success due in part.to the homeowners who graciously opened up their • homes. the' Seaforth and area florists and mer- . chants who displayed their talents,' ----to-aff-those who-donatedsweets,-to- - the many volunteers who lent a hand, and to all those who sold and purchased tickets to tour the homes. To all of you•we.sincerely thank you - we couldn't have done' it without your help and support. Also congratulations to the winners of the draw. First prize•,- Willy • Grantees, Kitchener: second prize • Stacey Van Roessel. Staffa and third prize - Natalie Glavin, . Crediton. Fr. Dino. Salvador and the St. James Church Fundraising • Committee 47-49x1 • ROSS = • It was indeed a special pleasute to attend- the • BIA dinner with • my daughter Sandra. to share the • "Ree" dept. table with the other hon- ourees, 'Charlie and Judy and be • - presented with the humanitarian award. I need to say "thank you ' to those (i'd like to • know who you arel), who submitted my name and selected me to receive this honour. Listening to Mayor Dave, I feel like I am 'being watched so had better. behave myself! I could fill. columns • with ail the: goof' and nice things family friends and neighbours do for me so it isn't hard to reciprocate. Everyone has their own idea what a good deed is and I had a lady from Hansalf laud me for feeding the cats. It is a nice refreshing start to each day to be welcomed to the barn by a couple of cats who want to be picked up and . to have •Adrian's Woolly and Wally nuzzle you for a rub behind the ears, before they give you a bunt to hurry with breakfast. There is so much to appreciate and enjoy each day and' it feels good to help someone else's day be a bit cheerier. As I said at the dinner there are so many people in our community who take time for caring about others that I feel hon- oured to be singled out. As 1 was Penning this 1 heard on the radio, 'all we give to the lives of others comes back into our own' Thank you to my anonymous friends, to the 'Rec' dept. and Marty. to those who called, sent cards and have spoken to me. 1t is most humbling. Season's Greetings to all. - Jean Ross 47-4941 SEAFORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Our thanks to the many volunteers for lending a hand at the Farm Toy, Sports Card, Teddy Bear, Doll, Gift and Craft Shows. Thanks also to all who came and enioyed the show. Your valued support contributed to another successful event. 47.49.1 CAMPBELL/MOYLAN We would like to thank everyone who was involved in planning our engagement party. Lisa and John. our parents, and the rest of the wedding party. We would also like to thank all of our 'amity, friends and neighbours for corning and making the night one that we will remember and talk about for a long time. - Deb and Pat 47.49x1 Correspondents Burke returns to St. Columban from trip to Winnipeg The local Knights of Columbus held its annual Christmas dinner and party in the St. ' Columban Parish Hall this past weekend. Several people were in attendance as special presentations were made to Vincent Murray. Richard McKay, Louis Maloney and Gerry Vanden Hengel, who each received their twenty-five year pin and honourary membership. Musical entertainment was provided by Frances Melady, Lou Rowland and Jim Delaney. who entertained with several old 34 time favourites. An excellent dinner and social time was enjoyed by all. Lynn Burke has returned from a trip to Winnipeg where she visited with friends, Cathy and John Butler, Jennifer and Scott.. Family -and friends gathered recently to celebrate By News Mary C Ryan 5-2560 with David Cronin on the occasion of his birthday. -Jamie Eisler also celebrated his birthday with an atter school get-together with his friends, Birthday greetings also to Frances Melady. . Members of the family of John and Agnes Walsh gathered at thg home of Ron and Mary Ryan to celebrate their annual Christmas get-together. Joining in the festivities were: Mike and Maria - Walsh. Leah Walsh and Ryan St. Pierre. - Sehringville; Joe and Lynn Walsh, North York; Lucy Walsh and Tome Northcote, Toronto; Julia and Andrew Jarecsni, Sarah and Rebecca, Merlin; Helen and Dennis Muir and Steven, Stratford; John Ryan, Kaitlyn and'Zack; Sue James, Jessica and Brandy; blic invited to take part From Page 1 municipality • was first formed," said McLachlan. He is hoping the capsule can become an ongoing" tradition where. .each 50' years the' capsule is opened and new items are added. • - The public is invited to attend the final Seaforth council meeting at a special time on -Dec. 12, starting at 4:30 p.m. -`followed by :t ceremony -for placing the time capsule at 6:30 p.m: -The final meeting Will' likely have to be at the town office's temporary location •at 100 Main Street if renovations for the new council chambers at Town . Hall are not complete. Meanwhile, McKillop Township will be holding its final meeting tonight (Dec. 6) at 100 Main Street. Although they could need one more meeting; the last for Tuckersmith Triwnship is expected on Dec. 19. Brantford woman charged with possession, drunk driving A 43 -year-old Brantford woman was charged with a drinking and driving offence and possesionot tiuspected marijuana after a citizen called police about an erratic driver in Tuckersmith Township. , The citizen was .behind the vehicle on Highway 8 at 6:45 p.m. A Seaforth OPP .officer came across the vehicle and stopped the driver who was showing.physicat signs of impairment. Parade will follow five -mile blockkk- From Page 1 to the Huller -McKillop Line • and back to the Prycc farm. tollowing the tiye-mile block. "We're just out for some Christmas tun and to show the community we're still here and still support each other," Pryce said. Community: Calendar WED DEC 6 SUN DEC .10 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Parents' and Tots' Free Skating at the Arena 1.30.4:00 p.m. - Senior Shuffleboard at the Community Centres - • 4:30-5:30 p.m: Novice and Bunny Ringette at the Arena . 5:30-6:30 p.m, • Minor Hockey • Practice at the Arena 6:30-7:30 p:m. - Petite and TWeen Ringette at the Arena THURS., DEC. 7 9:00-10:00 a.m.- Fitness is Fun at the Arena • 4:00.8:00 p.m. - Figure Skating at- theArena 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Minor Hockey Practice at the Arena 7:30.9:00 p.m. • Minor Broomball at the Arena 8:00.10:00 p.m.• Mixed Recreational Basketball at the High School 9:00 • 11:30 p.m. - Adult Broomball at the Arena FRI., OEC: ' 8 10:30.11:30 a.m.- Preschool Sioryhour at the Library 1:00 p.m. - Seniors' 5 Pin Bowling at Starlight Lanes 4:15-5:30 p.m. - Houseleague Hockey Practice at the Arena . • 5:30-6:45 pm • Atom II Hockey Practice at the arena . ' 6:45-7:45 p.m. - Junkie and TWeen Ringette precticeal the Arena 7:45.10:45 pm - Mitche8 vis. Centeneires Hockey Game at the arena SAT., DEC. 9 8:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. - Houseleague 'Hockey • Panthers vs Blues 7:30 a.m,-8:30 a.m. - Houseleague I-IOcksy Kings vs Leafs 8:30 0.m.-9:30 a.m. - Houseleague Hockey - Sharks vs Whalers 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. • Houseleague Hockey Ducks vs Bruins 10:30.11:30 a.m. - Mites Hockey Practice at the Arena 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Ringette Games at the Arena 1:30-7:45 p.m. • Minor Hockey Games at the Arena 7:45-11:00 p.m. - Exeter vs Centenaires Hockey at the Arena 11:00 a.m.-1:30:p.m: Recreation Hockey League at the Arena 1:30-2:30 pm --Mitchell vs Tykes Hockey Game at the Arena 2:30 -4:00 p.m.- Free Public Skating at the Seaforth Arena Sponsored by: TD Bank 4:00 -7:15 p.in. - Ringette Games at the Arena 7:15 -11:00 p.m. - Minor Hockey at the Arena MON., DEC. 11 5:00-9:00 p.m: - Figure Skating at the Seaforth Arena • 7:15 p.m. - Minor Sports Council TURKEY BINGO at the Arena. Sales begin at 6:30 p.m. 9:00-10:30 p.m.- Beaver Oldtlmers Hockey at the Arena TUES. DEC. 12 10:00-12:00 noon - Parents' and Tots' Free Skating at the Arena r4:30.5:30'p.m:Teachers' Hockey at the Arena 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Minor Hockey practices at the Arena -6:00 p.m. - Seaforth Women's Institute Pot Luck Supper at First Presbyterian Church 8:30 p.m. • Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Pot Luck Supper & • Meeting in Conference Room 2 WED., DEC. 13 9:30-10:30 a.m: - Preschool Playgroup at Northside United Church 10:30.11:00 a.m.. Toylending Library at Northside United Church , 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Parentis' and Tots . Free Skating at the Arena 1:30-4:00 p.m. • Senior Shuffleboard at the Community Centres 4:30.5:30 p.m. - Novice and Bunny Ringette al the Arena 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Minot Hockey Practice at the Arena 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Belle and Junior Ringette at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m.- Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-11:30 p.m. - Adult Broomball at the Arena you're orgerrnng a non-profl event of .ntereet to otter Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office 527-0882 or the Expositor et 527-0240, or mad the ,nformeuon to Ctxmnunty Calendar The Huron Expositor; Box 69, Seaforth, Ortteno, NOK 1 WO weir in advance of the scheduled dote Free listing includes date, time, name of event and locet+on °Os Space for the Community Calendar s donated by The Huron Expotrtor. Marg Ford. Cassandra and Alysha: Stephen and Heather Ryan and Quinlan: Bill Ryan: and Julianne Ryan and Mike Solinas. Sarnia. Festivities included a festive meal serval by Dianna Miller, an ornament exchange and a uch-up" visit by all. 'snts at St. Columban School have kept busy ny recent events. The students' annual r resulted in more than $500 worth of being acquired for the school, Parent .rerviews were recently held. A musical play• involving the whole school was presented this past week. Cowboy hats and black shirts were the common costume as "Exod'us From Egypt County" presented a westem-style musical treatment of the Biblical story of Moses and Pharaoh. Moses and Aaron were in robes, while the slaves were distinguished by their hare feet. Huron Tourism Association partnering across Ontario The Huron Tourism Association's December meeting will feature Peter McFadden, Executive Director of the Southern Ontario Tourism Organization, a marketing and promotional partnership with regional memberships that stretches from the Niagara area. to Toberrmory, Owen Sound, Windsor and all countries in the region. McFadden will be explaining the creation of this new organization, the focus programs, partnerships and co-operative opportunities that exist for all traditional and non- traditional members of the tourism industry in our region. The Board of Directors of the Huron Tourism Association will he meeting with McFadden to learn more about co-operative' ptrograms and the general membership meeting will provide this information to all members. The meeting will be held at the Huron County Museum in Goderich, Dec. 7. At 6:30 p.m. guests and members can create a Christmas craft and take a tour of the museum in all its seasonal decor. The general meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. with a carol sing after the meeting.. • Guests are welcome to attend to team more about the activities of the Huron Tourism Association. ' - Annual bird count takes place on Dec. i6 fPus year marks die IOlst anniversary -.the beginning of the second century - ,ince 27 ccrosen'atiornists decided to protest the traditional bird shoot. and instead of hunting birds. they counted thorn un Clmsunas Day 19(X). 'ilte event originated as a protest to the traditiilnal holiday 'side hunt' in which teams competed to sec who could shoot the most annuals in one day. The South.Humn Christmas Bitd Count has. • been scheduled for Dec. -Its. South Huron bird counters are among the' 50.(X)0 volunteers participating in the I OI st Christmas -Lind Count • held Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. -• Locally; the count is being organized by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation • Authority(ABCA). The project is co-ordinated by Bird Studies Canada and the National Audubon Society. • Christmas 2000) is the second year that the ABCA will host the event. It also marks the first season that Bird-Studiese-anada-isihe-Canadian----- partner in the Christmas Bird Count. Today, volunteers from the US. Canada. Central and South America as well as many Carribean and Pacific islands will count and record every individual bird and bird species encountered. during one calendar day. About 1800 individual Christmas Bird Counts will be held during a two and a hall week period. Each count `_roup has a designated circle 15 miles -in diameter - about 177 square miles = where they tri- tai cover as much • . ground impossible within a 2.3 -hour period. Crrunt • data arc puhlished annually .hy the National.. Audubon Society. Apart Irum its attraction as asocial. sporting and competitive event, the annual count reveals - interesting and scientifically useful intitrmation un. • the early winter distribution patterns of various . - bird species -and the over-all health -of the ' environment. • The Christmas Bird Ciwnt is the longest • running`ornithological database. As we begin the • second century, of the Cciunt; it continues to grow in importance as a means to monitor the status of • resident and rriigratory bird populations across the western hemisphere. Count data from 1900 to the . present is currently available through the • • interactive BirdSource website httpJlwww.birdsource.org. ----The-South Huron -Count -is -open -to birders -of -MI--- - Skill levels. Interested individuals or families are • asked to meet at the ABCA Administration Centre at Morrison Dam Conservation Arca at 8 a.m. sharp Dec. 16. For more infprtnation about this local Count, please contact Rob Ridley, Compiler.. at the ABCA, 235-2610. CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE "Advertise Across Ontario or Across the Countty" EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW about Ontario commur i - lies is now at your fngertips! 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