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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-11-09, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017. PAGE 7. Festival group looks to future, donates to Lions Helping out The Londesborough Lions, represented by Ralph deWeer, left, received $1,000 from Transfigured Town Inc. for the club's efforts in running parking at the Festival of Wizardry last month. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen Transfigured Town Inc.'s Festival of Wizardry has officially been set for Sept. 21-23 next year. The event, which brought 6,300 people to Blyth on Saturday, Oct. 21 and had to cancel activities on Oct. 22 due to weather, will be expanded in 2018. While an official venue has not been set, both the Township of North Huron and Transfigured Town representatives have said Blyth would be the preferred location if the two groups can co-ordinate. According to Transfigured Town's website, the event will span three days next year, as this year's event was originally scheduled for prior to it being moved from Goderich to Blyth. Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the weekend will feature Quidditch, wizardry courses, Wizard Rock or Wrock performances, costume contests, photo booths, scavenger hunts, children's activities, a virtual arcade, common rooms, licensed vendors and artisans, an age -of - majority restaurant, an age -of - majority vendor section and a special activity called the Poly - Wizard Cup. Sunday, however, will also feature workshops, panels and celebrity autographs and photos according to the website. Tickets are not yet available, however those interested in knowing about them as soon as possible can sign up for the Transfigured Town Inc.'s mailing list at its website, transfiguredtown.com. Recently, Transfigured Town Inc. made a $1,000 donation to the Londesborough Lions for their efforts in running parking for the event. Sally Litchfield, senior event planner for Transfigured Town Inc., said she was impressed by the reports she had heard regarding parking. "We had nothing but positive feedback," she said during the Club's meeting on Nov. 2. "The Londesborough Lions crushed it." She said that people who hadn't been able to attend the event were being offered credits for next year and said those who had prepaid for Sunday parking were to receive refunds. Litchfield explained that the move from late October to late September, which puts the event two weeks after the annual reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby FROM LONDESBORO Association, may allow the organization to better plan for adverse weather conditions. Litchfield said Transfigured Town Inc. would like to work with the Londesborough Lions Club again, possibly for the medieval -themed Festival of Thrones set to take place at Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company June 2-3 and the 2018 Festival of Wizardry. Remembrance Day services scheduled Nov. 10-12 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 This seems to be the clean-up time of year for yards, etc. I thought I would remind villagers that yard waste bags are available at the township yard and the municipal office in Clinton. And when they are full, if one just leaves them at the edge of the yard, the works department will pick them up. I felt compelled to comment about making venues accessible after reading Julie Sawchuk's column in A balanced breakfast The Londesborough Lions hosted a delicious breakfast on Saturday. In charge of getting delicious vittles to the kitchen were, from left, Lions John Hoggart, Shane Taylor and Kevin Wright. (Denny Scott photo) NORTH HURON Public Budget Meeting - 6:00 p.m. North Huron Council Chambers 274 Josephine Street, Wingham Monday, November 13, 2017 Town Hall Public Meeting — 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Belgrave Community Centre, 12 Queen's Street, Belgrave Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Special Meetings of Council www.northhuron.ca last week's edition of The Citizen. As a senior, I have begun to notice that there are still places with tiered seating, such as grandstands, that are difficult to climb because there aren't enough convenient handrails. It becomes necessary to be on guard always to prevent falls. Because Nov. 11 falls on a Saturday perhaps area Remembrance Day services will have a larger -than - normal turnout. Please remember to wear your poppy until then. I expect Hullett Central Public School will be having a service in their auditorium on Friday, but no details have been published yet. If you have a mind to go, give the school a call regarding time, etc. Some Legion church services were held last Sunday. However, the Remembrance Day service at Londesborough United will be this coming Sunday, Nov. 12. Eventually the song, 'Til We Meet Again, became the most popular tune of World War 1. Composer Richard Whiting and lyricist Visit our country store for locally -grown products a7-144111111111- n II LOCALLY PRODUCED PORK PRODUCTS (Metzger Meats) • Sausage (Plain, Gadic) • Pork Chops (Fresh, Smoked) • Bacon • Pepperettes , CHICKEN PRODUCTS • Chicken Breasts • Chicken Wings We carry select meats from Hayter's Turkey Products. DON'T MISS OUT! Deadline for Christmas Turkey orders is December 1, 2017 • Turkey Sausage (Plain, Honey Garlic & Maple) • Turkey Bacon • Ground Turkey • Turkey Breast Schnitzel • Turkey Breast Roasts • Turkey Burgers We carry select meats from Norwich Packers & West Grey Premium Beef. 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In 2015, branches from the trees were grafted to English oaks from British Columbia by skilled arborists. The saplings are now growing at Connon NVK Nurseries in Dundas, Ontario. The saplings are for sale to organizations that are committed to planting them at commemorative sites such as Legions, cenotaphs, etc, any site associated with messages of universal values and peace. There are no original oaks today on Vimy Ridge. Proceeds from the sale of the new trees will bring oaks back to the ridge. The Vimy Foundation plans to create the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park, the planting of 100 Vimy Oak Trees beside the impressive Canadian National Vimy Memorial Historic Site in France. Another wonderful centennial project for Canadians. Let us Wash Your Quilts Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Join the Small Business Centre for our annual... 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