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The Citizen, 2006-03-30, Page 11Ti kets available from t-lealth Unit 837-6143 egister early! ancer FoundatiOn and X Detection Network Spobsofoti by the Canadian Brea Huron Cancer Prevention a Huron Cou 482-3416 or 1- THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006. PAGE 11. Well, I was right. Once the news of the sighting of the Walton cougar was out, more information was surfaced. Although Ross Bennett did not actually see the cougar, he had many tracks at his house and they headed directly towards the south — and maybe the McIntosh residence, as he saw the tracks about three weeks ago. Ross has many animals that cruise his backyard and he has become very familiar with the tracks. He says these tracks were a wide dog-like paw track, but with the impressions of fur marks around them. It's going to be harder now that the The Walton Hall was a very busy place on the weekend as Duff's United ChurCh held its Raise the Roof auction. Downstairs- at the Hall there was a great display of items for children for the penny auction. Some small cafe tables, to sit and enjoy a drink and a hot dog or sandwich, were set up for everyone to enjoy. There was lots of visiting and chatting. Upstairs, close to 200 items were displayed on tables and walls. The silent auction finished up around 7:15 p.m. and the live auction started at 7:30 p.m. snow is gone to find tracks, but keep your eyes open for the cougar. Christmas came again at our household a little after the fact for Scott. He had received tickets to the Ottawa Senators versus Buffalo Sabres game for Christmas and that was Friday night. Scott and his girlfriend Alicia, travelled to Buffalo. New York to watch his favourite Senators play. They saw a good game with Ottawa winning 3-1. Scott reports that crossing the border into the States at Niagara Falls was uneventful — a driver's licence and a good reason for entering the States was all that was needed. Finding the arena wasn't too hard nor was finding how to get back to the border after. What was funny, was that it costs $1 to leave the States. Guess I'm behind the times. I thought departure tax was just charged at airports. Well, you learn something every day. The Walton Hall board hosted a roast beef dinner on Sunday to cap off the weekend. The turnout for the dinner was fantastic with over 100 Auctioneer Jim Campbell kept everyone interested and entertained while auctioning the 20 items up for The students of F.E. Madill Secondary School are once again working for a worthy cause. On March 31 at 7 p.m., the annual Coffeehouse for Cancer will be held in the school cafeteria. The evening will showcase the talents of the students and staff. The cost is a donation at the door. enjoying the meal. Ross Bennett filled in at the door this time and Joan Tuchlinsky and Bethany Black were great- table servers. The hall board group of Leona McDonald, Judy Emmrich, Judy Lee, Barb Durell and Jo-Ann McDonald are still working hard to keep the hall on the plus side and make more improvements. It's a great little building and has many uses for the smaller functions. Congratulations to Jacob McGavin, who was a winner at the Royal Canadian Legion District public speaking event last week. Jacob advanced from the school level speaking to the Brussels Legion level, defeating five other speakers. He then advanced to Zone level speaking against 12 others to qualify for District level. He competed against three other speakers from across the District to earn the right to advance to Area level speaking. He will "be going to Toronto for competition on April 23. -- Congratulations to Walton's Jacob gras. During the hours between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Beyond Bliss, the a 'Ye Refreshments, are available. All proceeds will help to sponsor the school's team for the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. For information contact Yvonne DeWit at y_dewitt22@hotmail.com or 887-9918 or Cherilyn Trick at Madill at 357-1800. McGavin, son of Jeff and Shannon McGavin. Recovering from surgery and back to work is Barb Durell. Feeling better from surgery last week is Thys DeJong and we hope Doreen Hackwell is doing well having had surgery this week. Lila Storey is now at Seaforth hospital recovering and doing well. We wish all speedy recoveries. It is more like spring as I write, laundry blowing out on the line, birds singing and flies buzzing madly in the windows. For those gardeners out there, I know of one person who has planted lettuce and spinach in her garden patch already. She claims that she will have a crop before you know it and if snow comes again it won't hurt it at all. Celebrating anniversaries this past couple of weeks were Robert and Marg Stevens, Murray and Sherry McCall, Ken and Anne Williamson and Lorne and Bonnie Glanville. Congratulations to all couples. "cappella quartet performed to everyone's enjoyment. They also performed between the end of the silent auction and the start of the live auction. The group also had their CD available for anyone to purchase. The fundraising group of Judy Lee, Betty McCallum, Glenda Morrison and Marie McGavin did an absolutely marvellous job. They had many helpers including Val Pethick, Susan Gerber and girls running the penny table; Phyllis Mitchell, Jamie Mitchell, Brian McGavin and Lorne and Bonnie Glanville helping with the lunch booth; Donna McClure, Heidi McClure, Monique Baan and Marcie Campbell helping with the silent and live auction. rigking A z(r:- f FROM WALTON Beauty, theme of service On the fourth Sunday of Lent at Duff's United Church worshippers were greeted by Judy Emmrich and Joan Tuchlinsky. The theme of the service was Beauty Is Everywhere, which was incorporated in the songs, scriptures and reflection. The scripture reader was Gloria Wilbee and accepting the offering were John Gillis and Jim Campbell. There was a surprise lunch of soup and sandwiches served after the service. Upcoming events include a unified board meeting on April 6 and the UCW meeting April 5. This will be an item for the foodbank and Tonnies for Friendship collection. On April 9, there will be a full service breakfast following service with a freewill offering accepted. The first Sunday of the month` April 2 is also food share Sunday. Give thanks for the blessings in your life by sharing with others. In tune The sounds of Beyond Bliss entertained those on hand for the Duff's Raise the Roof auction on Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo) Madill hosts coffee house Good turnout as Duff's Raises the Roof April 4 Holmesville Community Centre 6:30 - 9 p.m_ Breast Cancer Facts to gave Your Life Dr Pau/ Femer Healthy Eating foralliAccest Lynn Roo/stared Dietician Aerfltor of Suppertime Survival The revised edition will be available for sale 0 Ontario 2006 Ontario Budget For detailed information about the new Budget please call 1-800-337-7222 or visit www.ontariobudget.ca Paid for by the Government of Ontario