The Citizen, 2013-06-20, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013.Dancing with the Stars tickets on sale July 18
There’s plenty to be proud
of in Blyth says Vodden
Fire, motor vehicle collisions,theft, attempted or completedsuicide, homelessness, internet and
telephone scams, domestic assaults,
death, personal crisis, tornado; all
are examples of crimes, trauma and
tragic circumstances experienced by
individuals and families in Huron
County. It can happen to anyone at
any time, and when it does, people
find themselves in need. It could be
emergency transportation,
emergency home repairs, a safety
plan, a place to stay, food, clothing,
a listening ear, a helping hand,
support.
This year, 2013, marks the 10th
year that Victim Services of Huron
County has been working with the
OPP, fire departments and other
community services to support those
who find themselves in these
situations. Volunteer crisis
responders are on call 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, every day of
the year. Ready at a moment’s
notice, they can provide support
during a police statement, arrangefor emergency transportation, link tocommunity resources, offer comfort
until family members arrive, call
members of clergy, replace lost
items that are needed immediately
such as prescription medication,
glasses and clothing, and so much
more. Emotional support and
debriefs are also offered to
professionals, families and first
responders. Lives have been
changed, restored and saved thanks
to Victim Services of Huron County.
For five years now, the not-for-
profit organization has organized a
gala evening to help raise the
necessary funds to provide the
supports they are known for.
“Dancing with the Stars” as it’s
called, pairs local dance
professionals and/or instructors with
Huron County “celebrities” who,
after months of practising two
different dance routines behind
closed doors, perform in front of a
panel of judges and an enthusiastic
audience of over 300 at the Knightsof Columbus Hall in Goderich.This year’s event promises to
entertain and impress guests with its
gourmet catered meal, silent auction,
a dance and of course, the
competition.
Emcees for the evening, Steve
Sabourin and Julie B from 101.7 The
One, will welcome five couples to
the dance floor. Bank of Montreal
Assistant Manager Matt Hoy hopes
to wow the crowd with his
professional partner Katrina Bos,
owner of East Street Station in
Goderich. Goderich volunteer
firefighter Jamie Chisholm is
performing with professional
Reanna Ramaker of the South Huron
area. Artist/freelancer Bethany
Davidson will spin around the floor
with professional Wayne Bos of
Goderich. Blyth Emergency
Services Training Center Program
Co-ordinator Stephanie Currie is
kicking up her heels with
professional Les Cook of Blyth East
Side Dance and Personal SupportWorker Cidalia Cabral’s dancingshoes are paired with those of
professional Ken Scott of the Central
Huron area.
After completing two routines
which they have chosen and
choreographed themselves, votes for
each couple are tabulated based on
audience votes and judges’
comments.
Guests will want to come prepared
to bid early and often on the silent
auction. Many fabulous items will be
up for auction, thanks to generous
community donors. It is hoped that
many area businesses and
individuals will donate items to the
silent auction to ensure its success. A
sneak peek at some of the auctionitems can be found on the event’sFacebook page. To build excitement,
organizers are planning to hold a few
early bird online auctions on the
Facebook page prior to the big night.
In addition to entertaining all in
attendance, Dancing with the Stars
also serves to educate and promote
community awareness for Victim
THE EDITOR,
Blyth, as we all know, stands out
as a remarkable community, even
when compared to other
communities many times its size.
Only a few of us old-timers can
appreciate the fact that Blyth has
always been like that. I had an
inspirational experience recently
looking through an issue
of The Blyth Standard of Aug. 27,
1947.
The front page of that issue
provided us with reason to brag that
Blyth has always been outstanding
in many ways. This page contained
three articles about the achievements
of Blyth Lions Club Boys and Girls
Band, two articles praising the Blyth
Lions Club for its outstanding work,
and another article by a former
continuation school principal
commenting on the appearance of
Blyth Union Cemetery.
The newly-formed Boys and Girls
Band had marched and performed at
Canadian National Exhibition in
Toronto, and at a band parade and
tattoo at London’s Labatt Park, as
well as hosting a band tattoo here in
Blyth the week before. Brass, bugle
and pipe bands from all over
southern Ontario participated in that
tattoo right here at our fairgrounds.
A former Blythite, Henry Sloan,
commended our Lions Club for its
work in the community, including its
sponsorship of the band. Another
article in that front page reported the
results of a recent Lions’ Club frolic
which netted no less than $900, a lot
of money in 1947.
Fred Sloman, who was once
principal of the Blyth Continuation
School, wrote a letter about
travelling near Blyth cemetery with
visiting friends when they had a flat
tire. While the tire was being
changed, the friends took a stroll
through the cemetery and one lady
later commented “That’s the
prettiest little graveyard I have ever
seen. Someone in Blyth needs to be
complimented!”
We don’t need to dig into the past
to see examples of community
achievement and pride. The nature
of the achievements change over
time but they continue to this day
with the help of the Lions Club,
Blyth Centre for the Arts, the
Threshers Reunion, the Blyth
Legion and the Legion Auxiliary, the
Fire Department of North Huron and
the Emergency Services Training
Centre, many volunteer
organizations, our businesses, the
Blyth Improvement Area, the Blyth
Arena Advisory Board and our
municipal employees.
Small rural communities face
many challenges these days and
Blyth has had more than its share of
these, but we are confident that we
will continue to take everything in
stride and move forward.
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water.
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40. Consumed food
41. Peels
42. Emerald Isle
43. Duties helpful to others
45. Fragments of cloth
47. Frozen water
48. Spanish river
49. Stated an inquiry
56. Laid-back California county
57. Fearless and daring
58. Sound after its source has stopped
59. Blackboard rock
60. A domed or vaulted recess
61. Six (Spanish)
62. French city
63. Herringlike clupeid fish
64. Oriental sauce
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30. Incapable of flexibility
31. Bears, sheep or goats
33. An open skin infection
36. Effeminate
37. Competed in a speed test
39. Supplies with air
44. Short stays
45. Sown a lawn
46. 60 min. units (abbr.)
48. Second largest Oklahoma city
49. Fence picket
50. 2nd largest Algerian port city
51. Camel or goat fabrics
52. 19th Hebrew letter
53. Frosts
54. 17th state
55. Inquisitorial
56. Manuscripts (abbr.)
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The Citizen Crossword
1. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital
4. Invests in little enterprises
8. Stalk of a moss capsule
12. Beach material
14. Maneuver in a game
15. A castrated male chicken
16. Write bad checks
17. Sewer inhabitants
18. Farewell (Spanish)
19. Player makes 3 goals in one game
22. Greek rainbow goddess
23. Tax collector
24. Make unhappy
27. Hygienic
32. Double-reed instrument
33. Beetle Bailey's dog
34. Fee, ___, foe, fum
35. One dish meal
CLUES DOWN
1. Requests
2. Spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan
3. Up to the time of
4. Common ankle injury
5. Tedium
6. 9th Greek letter
7. Abnormal closed body sac
8. One who obtains pleasure from other's pain
9. Long narrative heroic poem
10. Possessed by force
11. Autonomic nervous system
13. Treats with contempt
15. Bears
20. Before
21. Light ringing sound
24. Blends of soul and calypso
25. Fall off in intensity
26. Gives medicine
27. Gross receipts
28. Square measures
NOTICE
ANNUAL COMMUNITYWIDEYARD SALE
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON
The Annual Community wide yard sale will be held on
Saturday, July 6, 2013.The yard sale licence and fee will
be waived for this day only.
If you would like to be included in the listing, please
register at the Municipal Office, 23 Albert St., Clinton or
phone (519) 482-3997 ext. 122, byTuesday, July 2, 2013.
A complete listing will be available for pickup at the
Municipal office or theTourist BoothThursday, July 4, 2013.
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398 Queen St.,
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Letters to the Editor
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