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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-03-09, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, March 9, 1994 40 _471i41;' #4101.041 A Jones - Armstrong Kevin Jones and Jodi Arm- strong were married on Feb- ruary 14, 1994 by Rev. Ed Laksmanis. Following the wedding, a dinner reception was held at the Frenchmans Inn in Exeter. Best man was Troy Cooper of Clinton. Maid of honour was Arlene Cottel of Crediton. Jodi is the daugh- ter of Bill and Marion Arm- strong of Crediton. Kevin is the son of Dale and Debbie Jones of Hensall. Sign of spring FAMILY Special birdwatching event GRAND BEND - The melting snow and warmer weather brings the calls of ducks, or geese flying overhead. Here in North Lambton, we also frequently hear a strange woo, woo, a sign that the magnifi- cent white tundra swans have be- gun their annual' migration north- ward. The swans are one of the earliest birds to arrive in our area. They are also the largest and one of the most dramatic of the North American migratory bird species. Tundra Swans, Canada Geese, Shovellers, Pintails and Red Head Ducks, are only a few of the spe- cies that you might see on the flooded fields adjacent to the Lambton Heritage Museum and the Pinery Provincial Park, near Grand Bend, as spring once again brings the Return of the Swans. This special birdwatching event is planned for three Sundays. March 13, 20 and 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Lambton Heritage Museum will present an informa- tive film on the swans and their migration, along with background about the life history of the swans.. As well, special guest speakers and exhibits have been arranged. On Sunday, March 13 from 2:30 p.m., AIf Rider of Forest will be presenting a birding slideshow. Rider is a veteran birdwatcher, and will be bringing slides of his re- cent trip to the Galapagos Islands off South America. On Thursday, March 17, from 9 a.m. AIf Rider will also be leading a field outing for birders, titled "An Introduction to Spring Bird- ing". It will include specifics about the waterfowl hotspots of the North Lambton bog area, and the Pinery Provincial Park. This is a sight -and -go birding opportunity conducted entirely in the field, and about three hours in duration. The interpretive level is intended for those who are already confirmed birdwatchers, although no particu- lar expertise is required. Come out on March 17 and join one of Lambton County's top bird- ers for a small -group morning ses- sion. Registration will be limited to 15 individuals. and the participa- tion fee is $ 10. per person. Ad- vance registration is necessary, by calling 243-2600. Ross Snider is a perennial fa- vourite of the swan watchers. His presentation about the life story of hawks and owls is on Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. Snider is the founder of the Tamarack Rehabili- tation Foundation, an 'animal hos- pital for birds of prey', situated near Ingersoll. As part of his pres- entation, Snider hopes to have available some birds of prey that will be set free at the museum property. It is likely he feels, that an adult red-tailed hawk he is now nursing will be ready for release at that time. Snider also brings with him several convalescing hawks and owls as an educational oppor- tunity for the public to approach and view. Also on March 20 and 27, from 1-4 p.m.; members of the Triple C Wood Carvers from Sarnia will demonstrate their woodcarving techniques, producing both hu- mourous woodcrafts and more seri- ous bird decoys and other figures in life -settings. Many of their fin- ished products are on sale, making CENTRALIA - Good news! Spring is approaching very quickly, even amid cloudy days and chilly weather. New batches -of kittens are being found, and maple syrup season has arrived. A reliable source has also told me that 12 robins were recently spotted in Ridgetown. Hopefully, they'll fly a little further north to join the kildeer that I heard just the other day. Keep watching your spring bulbs for possible signs of life. At Centralia United Church, World Day of Prayer was hosted by the U.C.W. in the evening on Thursday. Rev. Peggy Campbell -Geddes. Rev. Clare Gedds, and ladies from Zion West U.C.W. also participated. Donna Smith welcomed everyone to the service, entitled "World Day of Prayer: Go, See, and Act", which was provided by the Women's Inter - Church Council of Canada. Several readings and prayers were given, and Lois Wilson accompanied the hymns at the piano. Judy Mills performed a lively piano medlel. The evening collection was donated to the Women's Inter -Church Council of Canada which supports people and projects throughout the world. Having visited Israel with her husband in 1988 Rev. Peggy gave a slide presentation which brought to life the sites and people of Israel. The ser- vice itself focused on the land and its people in Jesus' time. Several Exeter -arca residents are currently travelling in Israel, and dis- turbances in the areas of Hebron and the Wailing Wall have attracted re- cent media attention. The third Sunday in Lent, March 6, we heard Rev. Clare's "Words from the Cross: The Third Word". Rob Essery read the Minute for Mission, describing the Limherlost com- munity in northwest London. Mission and Service Funds contribute to this outreach ministry. The Presbytery Prayer Concern for this week is our own pastoral charge. For many months, several individuals have been involved in the search for a new minister. We pray that their search will be successful. Everyone should be exercising their fingers for the annual crokinole par- ty at Zion West on Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your crokinole board, card tables and potluck lunch for an evening of fun and games. The Confirmation Class will visit the Reformed Synagogue in London on Saturday, March 12. If you're planning to attend, be at Centralia United . Church before 9:30 a.m. to join the car pool. Tupperware demonstration for Staffa Women's Institute By Roberta Templeman STAFFA - Staffa Women's Insti- tute members and friends met at the township hall last Wednesday at 10 a.m. for a tupperware party with Barbara Drummond demonstrating their new pieces, plus making a cake in the microwave. Following the party lunch was served in the basement by Kay Smale and Freda Kerslake. Joyce Miller presided for the meeting opening with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. A minute's silence was observed in memory of a faithful life member Marion McCaughey, Joyce lighting a candle and Roberta Templeman heading The Lord is My Shepherd. Correspondence and thank yous for donations received were read. Freda Kerslake volunteered to see if she could interest someone in running for Queen of the Fair. Members were reminded of a mys- tery evening at St. Paul's on March 30. • Articles were on display for the ' Children's Hospital in London. • Members were reminded of the March meeting hosted by Esther Smale at 1:30 p.m. on March 23, when there will be a sale of plants, seeds and bulbs. Cromarty Presbyterian Church hosted the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 4 with Hibbert Unit- ed Church joining them. Peggy Kerslake presided, welcoming eve- ryone and giving the preface to the 1994 World Day of Prayer service. Go, See and Act had been pre- pared by the Women of Palestine and the background of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict was explained by Margaret Daynard. Women from both churches par- ticipated in the readings, prayers and hymns. Irene Richardson gave a short address on the theme Go, See and Act. Special music, a duct "Moment of Prayer" sung by Cathy Elliott and Margaret Miller was en- joyed. Florence McPhail presided for the candle lighting and Betty Lou Norris accompanied the hymns on the piano. A light lunch and a cup of tea followed. excellent gifts for weddings, retire- ments or other special occasions. Sunday March 27, from 1-4 p.m. sees a new guest at the Return of the Swans event. Peter Challen, of Grand Bend, is a carver who has newly emerged on the decoy scene in Western Ontario with a ven- geance, winning six competition firsts in 1993 at Woodcarving Shows in London, Chatham, Brant- ford and Kitchener. Challen only carves loons, so far and works in tupelo, a softwood imported from the Southern States. At his display, he will be demonstrating his carv- ing skills using a high-speed drill, similar to a dentist's drill. The flooded fields of the Thed- ford hog are one of several stops along the lengthy migration route of the tundra swan, as they fly from the State of Delaware to the high Canadian Arctic. Last year several thousand tundra swans landed on the fields behind the Lambton Heritage Museum. In ad- dition, over 15,000 Canada geese and up to 20,000 varied species of ducks also stopped on this fa- voured site. The Lake Smith Con- servationists, a local non-profit or- ganization, were able to retain the birds at the viewing site longer than might otherwise be expected by spreading cracked corn for them to eat. On the viewing site, naturalists ' from the Pinery Provincial Park, and the Friends of the Pinery will be on hand with telescopes to help identity the various species of birds that might be seen. NOTICE TO PARENTS of Huron County Board of Education Elementary and Secondary Students CHANGES TO SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 1. Easter Monday J.5 a school holiday 2. Classes for elementary students will be held June 27 and June 28. We regret any inconvenience. 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