HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-06-27, Page 3Super Citizen
Simon Hallahan was presented with his Citizen of the Year
award during celebrations of Rutabaga Festival Saturday
night. Mr. Hallahan, who has been involved in nearly
everything that happens in the community over the years from
being Reeve of East Wawanosh to long-time secretary of the
Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association was named
Citizen of the Year by a panel of citizens after being nominated
in The Citizen’s annual contest.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1990. PAGE 3.
Entries galore in baking contest
Blyth.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hesselwood
attended the wedding of their
daughter Bonnie Joanne McVittie
Witte to Gordon Douglas Mayhew
in London on June 15.
Lome and Evelyn Popp attended
the graduation of their daughter
Dianne Isabelle Popp from Wes
tern University, London in Alumni
Hall on June 8, 1990 with a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
A few jottings about the Ruta
baga parade.
The Rutabaga parade last Satur
day was a learning process with
few exceptions for both young and
old.
Children became aware that
kind, smiling men throw peanuts
and candy to them on the side
lines. They will learn that these
Shriners throughout Canada do a
tremendous job looking after child
ren (financially - equipment costs a
lot), that are handicapped through
accidents and other mishaps. The
youngest child, one year old from
Chauncey’s entry and not yet
capable of comprehending the par
ade’s purpose, added a refreshing
touch to the scene as she, with
guidance from the front, rode in
her wee wagon. This year’s Ruta
baga baby was all eyes as she
gazed about her.
We learned that the Shriners are
“with it” in healthy nutrition. The
seniors, particularly, appreciated
the absence of salt in the delicious
“fish fry”.
We found out as magnificent
machinery moved by what might be
the most economical heating fuel to
burn next winter. Lots to learn in
the science and technical field in
this parade’s floats.
We found out that the library -
we hope it is able to acquire all the
space it is requesting for its new
quarters - and that the relatively
new attractive book store have the
right book for relaxing summer
reading.
We have learned that Rutabagas
make delicious ingredients for
many dishes. The display on the
reviewing stand was a tempting
picture. One decorated cake, gor-
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Nearly 80 entries were made in
the various categories of the baking
contest at the Blyth Rutabaga
Festival Saturday morning with
Marion Cook of Blyth being the big
winner.
Prizes were awarded for the best
pies, cakes, muffins or loaves and
for the most creative use of
rutabagas in a recipe with the top
winners being auctioned in the
afternoon.
Marion Cook took the top place
in the pie category for a pie that
later brought $12 at auction, pur
chased by Carol Irwin of the Blyth
Inn Hotel. Second prize went to
Diane Radford and third to Ella
Ives. Judy Farthing and Duncan
McGregor were the judges.
Marion Cook also topped the
cake category judged by Bonnie
Roy and Patty Archibald. In the
auction Shelley Dorssers purchased
.the prize-winning entry for $15.
Second prize went to Jo Landon
and third to the Classic Restaurant
with Thelma Wilson receiving an
honourable mention.
The Classic Restaurant submitt
ed the best entry in the muffins or
loaf category, an entry purchased
by Judith Farthing for $9. Second
prize went to Mildred Ament, third
to Shirley Ramsey and honourable
mentions to Marion Cook and Jean
Nethery. Judges were Deanna
-RUSSELL WILSON-
JULY 1, 1990
Relatives and friends are invited toan
Open House in his honour
Sunday, July 1,1990
from 2:00-4:00p.m.
to be held at
Blyth Legion Hall
Lyon and Jennifer Sottiaux.
The Brussels Hotel took top prize
in the Most Creative use of a
Rutabaga for rutabaga swan cream
puffs and winning the award for
most artistic presentation. The
little gems were auctioned off for
$20 to Marg Anderson and Lynda
Van Soest. Second prize for ruta
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
REMINDER
NOTICE
Public Meeting to determine the need for revisions to the
Blyth Secondary Plan and to consider a proposed
Official Plan Amendment
Thursday, July 5,1990, at8p.m.
Location - Blyth & District Community Centre
(Auditorium - upstairs)
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baga cheesecake bars went to
Diane Radford and third, for sour
turnip sauerkraut went to Marie
Heffron.
Honourable mentions went to
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Fran Cook (judges said her attempt
to influence the judges by putting a
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