The hunt is on

By Brandie Majeau
Spring is unfolding, and Thorhild County is abuzz with family activities as Easter
approaches, welcoming the new season and the lighthearted mood as the weather
shifts and spring fever becomes almost tangible. The libraries have Easter themed
crafts and spring workshops, businesses offer a variety of coloring contests and as
families prepared for the arrival of the Easter Bunny, Thorhild kicked off the holiday with
their variety of annual events.
The third annual Candy Scramble at the hardware store, hosted by North
Corridor Co-op, was a joyful and bustling event. Children aged ten and under eagerly
lined up by age, brimming with excitement for the upcoming treasure hunt. As the signal
was given, the children dove into a pile of shredded paper and Easter grass, their
laughter and cheers filling the air as they unearthed a delightful array of chocolates and
candies. The staff, adorned with warm smiles, encouraged, and cheered on the young
participants, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere. As each child left with their
baskets overflowing with sweet treats, they were handed an additional bag of goodies
from North Corridor Co-op, adding to the joy of the day.
The weekend after the Candy Scramble, children were eagerly welcomed back to
town to take part in the Fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Thorhild
Community Association. This year, the event took place on the rodeo grounds, and it
seems likely that it will continue to be held there in the coming years. The atmosphere
was electric as the participants eagerly awaited the signal to start. Colorful plastic eggs
filled with delightful treats were cleverly hidden around the grounds, waiting to be
discovered by the eager hunters. The most coveted golden eggs held the grand prize of
special Easter Baskets. The Thorhild Community Association expressed that witnessing
the enjoyment on the children’s faces made all the meticulous planning, coordination,
and hard work completely worthwhile. “Bringing joy to the kids in our community is
something every small community needs. They are truly the seeds of our future.”
The Thorhild Community Association has asked all participants to look for the
egg recycling bins around town and offers a huge thank you to all the volunteers, the
backbone that ensures the success of such community events. If little hunters or
scramblers missed out this year, mark the calendar for next April in a chance to
participate again.