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Lucknow Sentinel, 2009-04-01, Page 1The Lucknow 0 Wedissilag Apilltmoe • AI Week 14 N Vol. 136 gst ' included Publications Mail Registration No. 07656 • Bringing Together_ ;. Huron & Bruce Photo contest honourstke � SarahMann... I-Page 3 earch for mis BY DOMINIQUE MII.svRN an suspended Signal -Star Staff While OPP . have called off their ground search for Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh resident Ronald Hallam, his friends, family and neighbours haven't given up on theirs. A group of approximately 40 friends, family and neighbours of Hallam's were out in forceson Sunday conducting their own search of the Saratoga Swamp area Hallam was last seen entering. 's. brother, Bob said that the effort turned up no sign of the missing man. "It's not an easy spot to sekurh, that's why you need so many pule," said Bob Hallam. "We must have had more than 40 out there." Members of the close- knit community have been lending their support to . the family, offering help and assistance. "You never know how bad it is till it happens," Bob Hallam told the Signal -Star. When asked how he's cop- ing with the search efforts, he said simply, "I'm' surviv- Photo by +Gori d OPP officers Phil _ Al and Rick Lwittey are talking to Ma Bakker at his He it ar of min person Ronald . .The OPP officers were doing house to. house on Friday, Mardi 27. ,„ ing„ A sup of friends and were on hand through the weekend at `the homeeofBob Hallam, cis mak- ing phone s and off support. "They're l when we need diem," B , said, "You couldn't wish for better neighbours andl friends, that's for sure." "We Can't find any sign of huh, we searched every place we could think of and still came up blank," Bob Hallam said with a hint of exasperation in his voice 'The dogs didn't d any sign, thechoppers didn't find any sign. We can't fig- ure this out"The OPP called off their extensive ground search on Friday. Folli two -days of foot,canine ne and aerial search efforts sur- rounding the property of OPP have yet to uncover any evidence of the 66 -year-old man, missing since last y, "It's almost as if he - just disappeared, we haven't found any sign of . him," Huron OPP Constable Joanna Van Mierlo said Friday, March 27. Ronald • Hallam, 66, left his Dungannon -area home and went:into the nearby. woods Wednesday morn- ing. Police say the man was dealing with issues and was armed at the Huron OPP. officers with the assistance of Bmnergency. Response Team members, OPP Canine Units, the OPP helicopter • and the HuronCrime: Unit 8 immediately, began gather- ing information and comb- ing the area following a missing persons report. Friends and neighbours are continuing the search effort for Hallam, but are Ply for any informa- tion that may offer some insight. Bob Hallam, said they are hoping for thorn clues to turn up That ma help the seazvh. Ronald Hallam described as 5' 8" tall weighing approximately 200 lbs. He isbalding with grey hair. He was last seen wearing a red and black lumberjack style jacket, a black ball cap, light coloured work pants, a dark grey t -shirt and work boots His residence is located near Saratoga Swamp on Prosperity Line. His direc- tion of travel is unknown although police do believe he is on fool.Huron OPPare continuing their ' search effort, and are also seeking further. information. Members of the . public are still being asked to con- tact the Huron OPP imme- diately at 1-800-3100-1.122 or , STOPPERS 1- 00-222-T.I.P.S. Mornin Smile e great faith in fools - self-confidence, my friends call it. ~Edgar Allan Poe Submitted photo Undefeated! The Atom LL team finished the WOAA season with a record of 32 wins 0 losses and 1 over- time tie. They competed in two tournaments and they won their division both times with a T and 0 record.These kids showed great skill and determination all year long. They fought back several times when trailing by a goal or two and they never gave up. With hard work and smart hockey they were rewarded on the weekend with the WOAA Championship. Congratulations to' the players and coaching staff on a succesful season. Back row: Assistant Coach Pat Murray, Head Coach David Errington, Trainer Lynn Murray and Assistant Coach Chris Irwin.Third Row: Kirkland Murray, Sarah Alton, Katie Murray, Isaac Errington, Craig Murray, Jacob Dolgener and ?frier Murray. Second row: Haydn Gibson, Nick Maize, Cody Westecott, Ryan Irwin, Kurtis Murray and Jessica Nelson. Front row: Ryan Boyle.