THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

Condolences to Camilla Selby and family on the passing of Camilla's mother, Marion Mitchell. Our thoughts are with you.

Wasn't it a delightful weekend? It was great to be able to enjoy our first dinner on the deck, have a chat over the fence with neighbours and see so many families out enjoying a walk together and perhaps a stop for ice cream. Let's hope that winter's finally over.

A yard sale will be held on May 18 & 19 at Charlie's vacant lot on Barrie Street in support of the Thornton Library. Donations of good used items would be appreciated, so if you're thinking about cleaning out the garage or basement, now is the time to do it. Call Willie at 458-9290 for more information or to make a donation.

Darryl Wines will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Essa Historical Society on Saturday, April 28. Darryl will be speaking about preserving artifacts. The meeting will be held at the Thornton Library starting at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call Olive at 458-9971.

The Thornton Library reopened on Monday after being closed for renovations for two weeks. The staff and many volunteers worked countless hours removing a wall, painting, cleaning, washing windows, moving books and shelving to get it ready for the public again. The official reopening will be held May 5th.

Are you ready for the Dream Auction at Trinity United Church this Friday evening, April 27th? There is a long list of items up for bids with more arriving every day. Some of the many items are: For a special occasion, a two hour ride in 1965 baby blue Mustang; vouchers for many local and area businesses such as Red Lobster, the Ivy Vet Clinic, Canadian Equipment Outfitters, Country Meats, McDonald's, a Pedicure, and a Wash, Cut & Blow Dry ; there is an Echo Weed Eater valued at $199; a return trip to Toronto; a porcelain doll; a rectangular baker from Pampered Chef; a Disney scrap booking collection from Creative Memories; a UPS Racing Jacket; a Sleigh ride; asparagus; homemade goodies such as fudge, meat pies, fern tarts and Willie's world famous raison bread. As always there will be something for everyone. The viewing starts at 6:30 with the auction beginning at 7 p.m. Barb Richards from a 'Touch of Class' will be the auctioneer with assistance from one or two entertaining sidekicks showing off the items. There's still time to make a donation by calling Pat at 424-9433 and don't forget to come to the auction, its always a fun evening.

As always, if you have any news, meetings, anniversaries or special occasions, I'd be happy to write about them. You can email me at thorntonnews @rogers.com or call me at (705) 458-0869 or drop it off at 25 Robert Street. Bye for now…..