The Citizen, 2007-04-05, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007. PAGE 3.
Happy 90th birthday to Lenora
Davidson of Blyth, who will
celebrate on April 7.
Happy 90th birthday to Helen
Stonehouse of Braemar Retire-
ment Home who will celebrate on
April 10.
My column will be short this
week as most of you know I lost my
life-long partner on Saturday, March
31 after a short illness. Don was
diagnosed with an inoperable brain
tumor on Feb. 21 of this year.
I have spent most of my time with
him in Clinton and London hospital.
If it had not been for the support of
family and friends and the nurses
and doctors in both hospitals the
journey would have been much
harder.
Thank you to everyone who took
the time to ask for him or sent cards
and flowers while he was a patient.
There were 9 1/2 tables in play at
the euchre of March 26.
Winners were: high lady, Betty
Archambault, 72; high man,
Dorothy Carter, 95; lone hands,Vera
Hesselwood, five, Delores Howatt,
four; low lady, Geraldine Dale, 46;
low man, Thelma Johnston, 47; door
prize, Bernice McClinchey; share
the wealth, June Robinson, Kay
Hesselwood, Geraldine Dale, Willis
Bromley.
The next euchre is in three weeks
on April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Residents will have the chance to
see municipal government at work
in their own backyard.
North Huron council is holding
a committee of the whole meeting
on April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Blyth
Arena and all residents are
encouraged to attend.
Blyth councillor Greg
McClinchey raised the issue in
February and it was adopted by his
fellow councillors that council
should hold a meeting in Blyth and
one in East Wawanosh.
Ladies are reminded to mark
Saturday, April 14 on their calendars
and to plan to attend the 13th Annual
Women’s Day Out, sponsored by the
Blyth United Church Women.
This year’s theme, Hooked on
Hobbies, is being held at the Blyth
Memorial Hall and the Bainton Art
Gallery. Registration is at 9 a.m. The
program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Women’s Day Out promises to be
a very interesting and informative
day for women of all ages. The
keynote speaker is Sheila
O’Donovan, registered art therapist.
Musical entertainment is provided
by Kati Durst of Goderich, Top 10
finalist in Canadian Idol 2006, as
well as local talent.
One of the highlights is always the
fashion show and this year promises
something for everyone. The Old
Mill, Blyth and Gender Lines of
Lucknow have some fashion ideas to
inspire you. Gibson’s Men’s Shop of
Wingham has something for the men
in your life, while Catch the Cougar,
Blyth has your lingerie needs
covered.
Returning this year is the
delicious smorgasbord lunch, as well
the toonie sale, door prizes and
demonstrations.
Tickets are available for $20 (with
lunch); $10 (without lunch), at the
following locations: Crossroads,
Clinton; the Gift Chest, Wingham;
Radiant Life Christian Books,
Goderich or by calling Joann at 519-
523-9274.
By Scot Russell,
Outreach Co-ordinator
Friends of Hullett
The Friends of Hullett are proud
to present Waterfowl Day 2007 at
the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area,
Saturday, April 7 – starting at 9 a.m.
Waterfowl Day is run in co-
operation with the Huron Fringe
Field Naturalists. Members of the
HFFN will be on hand to help
identify the birds and aid less
experienced birders appreciate the
spectacle of the spring waterfowl
migration at Hullett. There are 15
species of duck that breed regularly
at the Hullett Marsh.
These stats are according to the
Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, second
edition (2001-2005).
Other waterfowl and marsh bird
species are well studied during the
springtime migration as well. This
group is highlighted by hundreds of
tundra swans passing through on
their way north.
For Waterfowl Day, duck watchers
are asked to meet at the handicapped
viewing stand, 40677 Summerhill
Rd. at 9 a.m. on April 7. From there
search out and view the birds as they
flock to Hullett during the spring
migration.
Highlight species include the
American wigeon, northern
shoveler,, northern pintail, redhead,
and ring-necked duck.
As of March 26, hundreds of
tundra swans have already stopped
over and continue to arrive as they
carry on their northward journey to
the Arctic. They can be found at
numerous locations around the
marsh but most easily along
Summerhill Road near Wildlife Line
along the river. As for duck species,
as of the writing of this story, 13
species have been spotted.
Check the website at
www.hullettmarsh.org for updates
on the progress of the migration as
well as for reports of rare species at
the marsh. If you would like to have
a tour of the property, have any
questions, or would just like to find
out more about the area, e-mail
outreach@hullettmarsh.org or call
519-482-7011.
Happy trails
Dorothy Riehl, centre, received her pin from Canada Post for 35 years of faithful service on
Monday. Susan Bromley, left, and Linda Walker, right, were on hand for the presentation. Riehl
plans to retire at the end of April and Bromley will take over her position, however, she said
that Riehl’s shoes will be tough to fill. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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It is with very mixed feelings that we are making this
announcement. As of March 29th new owners have taken over
the operations of Grand View Restaurant & Gas Bar. We would
like to thank all of our customers we have served over the past
21 years...it has been our “home away from home” and we will
miss you all immensely. I would also like to take this
opportunity to thank my staff... you are all awesome and have
greatly contributed to our success. We wish to welcome
Shahzad Ahmed and we trust you will patronize him in the
same manner as you did us.
Randy & Eleanor Babcock
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