Ruby's 90th birthday party was packed
THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller

Condolences to the family of Don Hiles who recently passed away. Our thoughts are with you.

The reception room at Christ Church St Jude's in Ivy was overflowing with family and friends on Saturday afternoon. They had all come together to celebrate Ruby Smith's 90th birthday. Ruby looked happy, surrounded by those who mean the most to her, taking time to talk to everyone who lined up to wish her well and making us smile with her usual wit and humor. Happy Birthday Ruby, I hope you enjoyed your special day.

Everyone is invited to Hear Spring Sing, an evening of musical talent and special guest performances followed by refreshments at the Ivy Presbyterian Church on Sunday April 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is a free will offering in support of the Turn on the Tap program.

The Dream Auction at Trinity United Church will be here before we know it. Some of the items that have been donated so far are Willy's famous raisin bread, Donna Caldwell's pie a month, a haircut and blow dry from Frank at First Impressions, birdseed from Charwin Farms, fertilizer from Maple Farm Supply, ice cream cones from Frost Bites, and a leaf blower donated by Wight's Small Engines. There are vouchers from Country Meats and many other local businesses, there's a drive to Toronto, gifts baskets and more. Not to be forgotten is some of the best baking and treats around, butter tarts, fern tarts, tea biscuits, cookies and fudge. There will be something for everyone. Trinity has been part of this community for well over 100 years and your support is always appreciated. The auction will be held Friday April 25 with viewing at 6:30 p.m. The auction starts at 7 p.m.

Trinity is happy to welcome back Rev. Thelma Arnott who will be leading the services until the new minister arrives.

The Essa Public Library is celebrating Earth Month. At both branches, they will feature a display and handouts on recycling, climate change, gardening and more. Earth Day is April 22, so take a little time and clean-up your part of the Earth and enjoy the results.

The Essa Historical Society meets Saturday April 25 at the Thornton library starting at 1:30 p.m. The topic will be antique appraising and the guest will be Henry Jones, British Artiques Roadshow Canadian Tour appraiser and owner operator of the Roadshow Antiques at the 400 Market. Roll call is to name a pioneer craft. All are welcome to attend. Call Olive at 458-9971 for more information.

The Thornton Area Action Committee will be holding a garage sale on May 16 and 17. Donated items are needed to make this sale a success. Call Willy at 458-9290 to donate. Proceeds from garage sale will benefit the Thornton library and other community projects.

If you have any news, announcements, or coming events, you can e-mail me at thorntonnews@rogers.com, call 458-0869 or drop it off at 25 Robert Street. Bye for now.