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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-30, Page 15Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Times–Advocate 15 Dream Cottage in Grand Bend GRAND BEND — Dream Lottery tickets are available, with the grand prize win- ner receiving a Grand Bend cottage, London home, a car and $50,000 in cash, a package worth over $1 3 million, or the winner can choose a cash prize of $1.1 million. The Grand Bend cottage is in Deer Run on Timberwood Trail, offering cottage or year-round living. The cottage is valued at $366,450. The cottage is open to the general pub- lic Friday to Sunday and holidays from noon to 6 p.m. until June 10 or until tick- ets sell out. The London home is in the Westmount area in southwest London. The home is valued at $650,000. Separate cash options are also available for the homes, the contents and the car, giving the winner options when choosing the prizes and cash. There are over 10,000 prizes this year, doubling the prizes available in 2007. There is also one early bird package, offering the winner various options, like $25,000 in cash. Ticket proceeds from the Dream Lottery support London Health Sciences Centre, Children's Hospital at the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Centre. Tickets are $50 each, three tick- ets for $100 or eight tickets for $250. For more information visit www.london- dream.ca or contact 1-866-802-4117. Donnelly tri Ogy completed HURON — The much - anticipated first two vol- umes of Jim Donnelly's his- tory of Huron County are published — "Donnelly on Law," "Donnelly on Huron" and "More on Huron." With his retirement as Justice of the Ontario Superior Court approaching, the Honourable James M. Donnelly proposed to Huron County council in October 2004 that he update the his- tory of Huron County. Previously, James Scott of Seaforth had undertaken the history of Huron County, starting his project in 1954 and publishing in 1966. Donnelly proposed to update the county history within an estimated time of two years with no remuner- ation. County council accepted Donnelly's propos- al. Three years later, his extensive research has resulted in three volumes. "Donnelly on Law" is Donnelly's own history of court cases and legal sto- ries, many serious but also many self deprecating and amusing. It was published at the author's expense as a fundraiser for the family of the late John O'Keefe, and appeared under many Christmas trees this past season. The two new volumes are published on a cost recovery basis by the county. "Donnelly on Huron" high- lights intriguing moments in Huron County history and municipal politics, including the sometimes complicated process of electing county wardens. Women on coun- cil and political personalities are also covered. Volume 2, "More on Huron" continues Donnelly's reminiscences of courthouse activities. One interesting chapter outlines the county council debate about what to do with the outdated 1856 courthouse. The issue was resolved by the fire in 1954, destroying the court- house. In this volume, Donnelly enlists the assistance of other writers. Gordon Hill writes a chap- ter on agriculture, featuring several farm families and rural organizations includ- ing the independent telecommunications compa- nies and agricultural co- operatives. George Brophy con- tributes a chapter on small rural communities, both their role in sup- porting surrounding homesteads, and the his- torical causes of their decline. Patricia Hamilton, curator of the Huron Solo scores April 23 - High Score Bill Coleman, 2nd High Score Hubert Miller, High Solo Shorty Caldwell, 2nd High Solo Grant McGregor, Mystery Score Hedy Devine MUNICIPALITY NOTICE CHANGES TO SITE PLAN CONTROL FEES AND NEW BUILDING BY-LAW At the May 20, 2008 Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Olde Town Hall Council Chambers, 322 Main St. S, Exeter Municipality of South Huron Council will consider a by-law to implement new fees for site plan control and a new building by-law which indudes fees for septic permits. A copy of the proposed fees may be obtained at the Olde Town Hall or viewed on our web site at www. town. southhuron. on. ca Written comments must be submitted to the Building Department or Clerk no later than Friday, May 9, 2008. Sandra Strang, Clerk Municipality of South Huron 322 Main St. S, P.O. Box 759, Exeter, ON NOM 1 S6 Phone: 235-0310 Fax: 235-3304 County Museum, writes a chapter on the Huron Historic Gaol, from its first prisoner in 1841 through the completion of its con- struction, and its brief role as Huron County Courthouse. Daily life, escapes, famous inmates and moments in the history of Huron County's only National historic site are covered. Smaller chapters are con- tributed by Evelene McDonagh on child care in Huron County, and Robert Ponton on the transfer of court administration from the province to the county in 2001. Donnelly's trilogy on Huron County is a valuable contribution to the history of the area. "Donnelly on Huron" and "More on Huron" sell for $85 as a set or $45 each. They are available at Fincher's in Goderich. Lots of garbage —The 1st Exeter Beavers spent April 15 in the ditches cleaning up the litter left over from the winter from Morrison Line at Huron Street to Elimville Line and McTaggart Line at Kirkton Road to Thames Road. In front from left are Tyler Finch, Liam McGregor, RyanVandewalle, Noah McGregor,Taylor Meikle,Travis Simpson and Evan Krebs. In back are leaders George Finch, RickVandewalle, Marty Krebs and Terry Meikle.Absent are Paul Alcock and James Alcock. (photo/submitted) Good deed — On April 14 the 1st Exeter Cubs and their leaders played part in cleaning up the environment.They walked the ditches on Huron Street at Airport Line to Parr Line and fromAusable Line to Dashwood Road.A total of three and a quarter miles were checked and they filled a half - ton pickup truck with garbage which included a bifold door, three gallons of Muriatic acid, bags of used diapers and food containers.There was so much garbage that they were not able to finish and had to leave the rest for the Scouts to finish, who filled a trailer in a half -mile walk. In front from left are Abby and Nicholas Cripps, Nathan Finch, Gavin Turner, Evan Krebs, Carter McGregor and Alek Pach. 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