HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-02-19, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1986. PAGE 3.
BLYTH NEWS
Mildred Ament of Blyth and Elsie, Glenda and Susan Carter of
Walton returned home Monday after 10 days in Fort Myers, Florida
where Glenda was with the Seaforth High School Girls' Band which
was competing in Florida.
Nora Kelly and Ted Fothergill won the prizes for high scores when
the regular Monday night euchre party was held Feb. 10 at Memorial
Hall. Ella Richmond and Alvin Proctor won the prizes for low scores
while Esther Moffatt and Wilfred Shortreed won the prizes for most
lone hands. A special prize was won by Harvey Dolmage.
Blyth Swinging Seniors will hold their regular monthly meeting at
Memorial Hall at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 26. All seniors in the
community are invited to join in.
Year pins will be awarded when the Blyth Branch 420 of the Royal
Canadian Legion holds its next general meeting March 6 at 8:30 p.m.
The Diamond Jubilee Committee will be holding a euchre party Feb.
22at8p.m.
Seven tables were in play last Wednesday for the Wednesday night
Lost Heir party. Pearl Bromley won the prize for high lady and Charlie
Bromley for high man. Ferne Howatt had the prize for the low lady and
Jim McCall for low man.
Do you like to be in the know? Ever had the urge to write? The Citizen
is looking for a columnist to compile this column every week
exclusively for The Citizen. We need someone who will find those
interesting "people" stories that make a paper so interesting. The pay
isn't great but there is some compensation. If you're interested, call
The Citizen, 523-4792.
Don't forget the Blyth Figure Skating club's achievement night
coming up Friday night. Featured skaters will be Peter MacDonald
and Kerrie Shepherd.
Blyth Scouts plan bonfire
Saturday night
The Blyth Scouts, Cubs and
Beavers are continuing an active
and productive year with many
activities and projects being ac-
complished.
On the weekend of February 7 - 9
several Scouts journeyed to Cana-
dian Froces Base Borden near
Barrie to race in the cross-country
ski jamboree. The boys participat-
ed in various heats and placed very
well. They extend their thanks to
Scout leader Dave Lee and to Ron
Ferguson for the use of his van for
the weekend. There is also a thank
you to Dave Medd for his work on
trophies.
February 15 saw the Kub Kar
Rally at the Blyth Memorial Hall.
Packs from all over Huron District
came together to race the cars they
had made. The help of all thosewho
aided in hosting this event is
4-H club organizes
BYTABATHA MONTGOMERY
The first meeting of the 4-H or
Etiquette for the 80's was held on
February 12 at Mary Ann How -
son's home. This club is Blyth III.
When everyone was at the
meeting the club members had to
introduce someone they knew to
someone else. There are 10
members in Blyth III,three are
leaders: Elaine Brown, Mary Ann
Howson and Lenore Scrimgeour.
They chose Craig Bauman for
president, Brent Scrimgeour for
vice president, Laura Hallahan for
secretary and Tabatha Mont-
gomery for press reporter. By next
week they hope to have a name for
the club.
BRENDA DONER
was the lucky winner
ofthe Valentine Heart
filled with chocolates
HOME BAKING
THURS.-FRI.-SAT.
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523-4789
Open 6days a week
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
fated
apprec F, stival has become so well-
known; country lunches and supp-
ers, art gallery exhibitions, coun-
try fairs, craft fairs, playwrights'
It was wall-to-wall snowmobiles at the Blyth Snow Travellers clubhouse Saturday when the Blyth Lions
Club sponsored a poker rally. Snowmobilers from all over the county took part in the event.
Festival announces season
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Festival in 1984 and proved very
popular with audiences here.
(Regulars to the Blyth Festival will
remember Ms. Curran's hilarious
comedy, "Moose County", which
played to packed houses last
summer.) "Cake -Walk" will be
touring Southwestern Ontario, and
perhaps farther afield, following
its run at the Blyth Festival.
The 1986 season blends music,
comedy and drama, plus the usual
'extras' for which ±he Blyth
Saturday evening, February 22
will see the Scouts having a giant
bonfire when they burn Christmas
trees. Everyone is invited to come
out and watch. On Sunday, Feb.
23, all Blyth Scouts, Cubs and
Beavers are asked to attend service
at the Auburn United Church at
11:00 a.m. in honour of Baden
Powell.
All three of the Blyth groups are
very active and in need of more
leaders. If you have an interest in
working with boys and lots of
energy and enthusiasm, contact
Jerry McDonnell at 523-9715 and
you will be directed to the
appropriate person or contact any
of the present leaders. Your
interest and help will be greatly
appreciated.
Thank You
to all our friends and cust-
omers over the past year for
your kindness and patron-
age. We wish Randy and
Eleanor Babcock and family
much success and continued
support as the new owners of
Grandview Lunch.
Doug, Vera & Staff
Opening Special:
For the next 34 days you may havea chance to win a free
haircut or a freegift certificate for a perm. Every 10th person
to make an appointment will receive a free haircut. The 25th
person will receive a gift certificate for a free perm.
Special Ends March 31, 1986
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Season brochures, containing
full details of the plays and ticket
order information, will be available
mid-March. Special voucher packs
are on sale now, giving savings of
up to 30 per cent over the regular
ticket prices for this summer. The
Box Office will be open for single
tickets sales after May 16.
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DECORATING
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Decorating
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Blyth, Ontario
523-9220
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