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The Times Advocate, 2004-07-07, Page 15Wednesday, July 7, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate I5 Exeter Playground staff The Exeter Playground staff is ready for another summer. Playground activities for children aged four to 12 started Monday and continue until Aug. 27.The play- ground runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-4 p.m. with a supervised Iunch.Trips this summer include the Toronto Zoo, Storybook Gardens, Sportsworld and camping. Pictured from left are leader Jessica Bickel!, co-ordinator Kelli Fulton and leaders Maggie Miller, Casey Cyr and Chad Swance.Watch for a weekly column on the Exeter Playground in the Times -Advocate this summer. For more information, call 235-2361. (photo/Scott Nixon) Horseback riders find a home at Kime Tract PARKHILL — The Parkhill Area Conservation (PAC) Riders club now has the membership of over a dozen families and individuals. "Area riders and fam- ilies have shown good support for the club," said PAC Riders presi- dent Peter Minchin. The growing horse- back riding club has the privilege of using the Kime Tract on McGuffin Hills Drive northeast of Parkhill. This is the only Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) property where horses are allowed. "The goal of this agreement is to desig- nate a single property for horseback riding," said ABCA conservation lands supervisor Kate Monk. The club is working at maintaining the trails in the scenic property. The next project is to construct a parking lot for trucks and horse trailers on McGuffin Hills Drive. Donations to the project are eligi- ble for a tax receipt. Riders are currently parking along the side of the road. The Kime Tract is more than 450 acres in size with forests, streams and rolling topography. It is bor- dered by McGuffin Hills Drive, Godkin Road and West Corner Drive. "The trails have something for every level of rider. You can spend an hour or spend a day," Minchin said. "With the price of gas these days and so few areas of wilderness to ride in, it's great to have a property like this so close to home." Yearly membership fees are $50 for individ- uals and $100 for fami- lies plus GST and a small club administra- tion fee. This entitles members to unlimited riding throughout the year. The Kime Tract has been classified as a non -motorized proper- ty. Dirt bikes and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not allowed at the property but continue to be a problem. The AB CA provincial offences officer who patrols the area can charge people on motorized vehicles and horseback riders who don't have a valid PAC Rider membership. The Sadler Tract between Arkona and Sylvan is the only ABCA property where dirt bikes and ATVs are allowed and riders must be members of the Ausable River Riders Club. Roger McPherson of the Arkona area can be contacted at 828-3550 for membership infor- mation. PAC Rider members are willing to give potential members a tour of the area. Interested horse own- ers can contact Peter Minchin at 232-9126 or at willow. creek@quadro. n et. WI enjoys picnic CREDITON-Crediton Women's Institute members held their annual potluck picnic June 29 at the home of Alma Davey. Two contests were held. 'Have You Ever' was won by Dolores Shapton and Jean Neil won the `Guess How Many in the Jar'. Two relays were also enjoyed. Winning the 'Dime in the Bottle' contest were Rose Mary Neeb, Jean Neil, Cheryl MacLeod, Anne Cottel and Jane Dearing. `Longest Chain' winners were Irene Haugh, Dolores Shapton, Mary Kenney, Noella Triebner and Alma Davey. President Anne Cottel was in charge of the business and read 'We Can Learn Alot From Crayons'. The roll call, 'Have you anything special planned for the sum- mer', was answered by 10 members. Members were reminded of the district picnic in Crediton on July 6. Plans were discussed for Crediton's 85th anniversary to be celebrated later this year. Cheryl MacLeod presided for program planning and members were reminded to have their replies to MacLeod by July 31 for printing. Hensall.by.design shines a spotlight on the creative HENSALL — The Village of Hensall is launching an event to raise funds, raise profiles and increase a sense of commu- nity pride. Four events will showcase outstanding artistic talent July 17-18. A juried art show and sale with a $1,000 best of show prize will feature original works only, including painting; pottery; sculpture; photography; jewelry; quilts; rugs and stained glass. There will also be a home and garden tour of 10 properties in the village. An ice sculpture showcase will be avail- able to tour at Iceculture Inc. A floral design sale will take place at the Hensall United Church. The Spotlight Cafe will feature fresh summer fare. Lunch will be available July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and after- noon tea will be available from 2-4 p.m. July 18 at the Hensall United Church. For more information contact Ann Bayley at 519-262-3500. Artists can contact djhoover@exe- culink.com for details on participation and jurying requirements. `Swing!' gets the joint jumping GRAND BEND — The joint was jumping as all the hipsters made their way to the opening night performance of `Swing!' at Huron Country Playhouse July 1. The production is Alan and Blanche Lund's spec- tacular tribute to the big band era. The musical comedy revue is a fun -filled cele- bration of the great music of the 1930s and 40s. The dazzling song and dance extravaganza fea- tures the legendary tunes of Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and many more, all backed by a sensation- al 15 -piece big band under the watchful hands of theatre legend Howard Cable. A first-rate ensemble of 10 talented performers has been assembled to jump and jive through the golden age of music. Kerri Clarke, John Devorski, Christine Glen, Paul Gordon, Michael Killinger, Monique Lund, Kara Purdy, Keith Savage, Patrick Stiles, and Andrea Wingelaar wow the crowd with their song and dance numbers. `Swing!' plays eight shows a week until July 17 at Huron COuntry Playhouse before moving to the stage at the King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Box Office at 519-238-6000 or toll free at 1-888-449-4463. For more information, visit www.huroncountry- playhouse.com. Paul Gordon and Kerri Clarke perform a dance number in 'Swing!' at Huron Country Playhouse. (photo/submitted) Flower show Wed., July 28 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - A Presbyterian Tracy Whitson- Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. The offering was received t Carmel Church by Harry Smith and Harry Moir. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society flower show will take place at Hensall United Church on Wed., July 28. HENSALL NEWS Summer Reading Program Natalie VanderBurgt reads a book about dragons to children who attended the first session of the Summer Reading Program at the Exeter Public Library July 2. This year's theme is Fire Up Your Imagination — Dragons, Books and Quests. (photo/Mary Simmons)