HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-09-20, Page 7Dutch
Treet,
Lifestyle or
Regular
Dinner
Franks
450 g Pkg.
r 1
Kraft
PEANUT BUTTER
Assorted Varieties
1 kg Jar
44706294
Kraft CHEESE
SLICES or PLAIN
CHEEZE WHIZ
1 kg Pkg./Jar
Without coupon 5.99
44706236
KNECHTEL
Food Markets
YOUR lOCCIISTORE WITH
BIG SAVINGS
Scrimgeour's Food Market
Blyth 523-4551
Schneider's Red Hots
WIENERS
"Famous For Quality"
Savings based on our regular retails. We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal
family requirements. Values effective: Mon.\ Sept. 18 to Sun., Sept. 24. _
Thanks
The BMG Pool budget got some help this past week with donations from the Brussels Lions
and Leos. Sarah Exel and Philip Graber present Julie Mitchell, pool chairman, with a
cheque for half of the Leos 50/50 draw, while Lions member John McKercher, right,
presents a cheque for $1,015.45 to Rec Board Chairman Alvin McLellan. The latter amount
will go towards the purchase of new solar panels.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1995: PAGE 7.
Letter to the editor
Former Blyth man anticipates homecoming
THE EDITOR,
I am directing my letter to Mr.
William A. Manning, in hopes that
he will see fit to forward it on to
your attention.
Dear Bill,
I consider it a privilege in writing
you at this time concerning the
school reunion of August 1994; and
in the same instance referring to
what I have read some time ago in
The North Huron Citizen regarding
the proposed "Homecoming 96"
celebration.
I have been scanning each issue
of The Citizen in hopes of learning
further details of this planned
event. I have not noticed anything
recently of the plans. Perhaps you
could fill in my curiosity by
dashing me off an update to this
event.
I would assume that there has
been committees appointed and
they are working behind the scenes
in the preparations for this event. I
do wish that I were closer to Blyth,
so that I might help out in some
small way.
It is no secret that the reunion of
last August was a great success for
those who received word of it. In
many ways it will have helped in
planning for the 1996 reunion; in
perhaps showing what could be
improved.
If the committees are open to
suggestions from former residents
of Blyth, I would like to suggest
that it be held over a long weekend,
Continued from page 1
direction of the committee the
homecoming may be in trouble
before it begins.
Though there has not been over-
whelming turnout to the meetings,
18 to the first, 10 to the second,
Manning says that he has received
tremendous favourable response,
including donations from former
Blyth residents.
Noting the enthusiastic response
from outside Blyth, Manning said
he believed it was an event worth
holding. Personally, he said, help-
ing with it was something he felt he
could for a village that had always
been good to him.
The date for the homecoming has
been set for Aug. 9, 10, 11, 1996.
The Blyth Lions are also holding a
ball tournament and beer garden
that weekend which the committee
feels will make a nice addition to
any other festivities planned. Some
suggestions have been dances and
Continued from page 3
Programs.
The Legion opens its doors to
groups to hold special functions such
as anniversaries, birthdays, public
meetings, and youth groups such as
the Brownies and Girl Guides.-
Membership in the Legion is a
very important program, without it
community support would not be
possible.
Membership is available through
military, RCMP or cadet back-
ground in your family. Even
without this background, members
of the public are welcome to
or have at least a three day event.
Judging from the large
representation at the 1994 class
reunion; and considering there was
little advertising, except by way of
mouth; I would expect that if this
"Homecoming 96" is to encompass
both former scholars and former
area residents, Blyth should be full
and overflowing in 1996.
I would like to say that several
former residents of the Blyth area
get around to visiting in coffee
shops or seniors clubs here in
London, on a fairly regular basis.
Everyone is asking, "What do you
hear from Blyth and "Homecoming
1996."
We retirees have no problem
arranging, in short notice, a
schedule that would allow us to
attend a weekend event. However,
thinking of younger, working
people, such as one of our
assembled seniors mentioned; they
do have to book time off and need
some prior months to accomplish
this.
In closing, I would be glad to
help in any capacity or appropriate
way towards the success of this
planned event.
I anticipate hearing from you in
the not too distant future. Say hello
to any of my former Blyth friends
and tell them I will see them all at
"Homecoming 96".
Yours sincerely,
Gordon Ray Dobbyn
226 Sterling St., London, Ontario.
parades.
Councillor Doug Scrimgeour
suggested that the Thresher
Reunion committee might have
some ideas or suggestions to help
the committee plan an entertaining
weekend.
Manning asked council to con-
sider a loan on a pay back basis so
the committee could get started,
adding that other municipalities
have done so for similar events in
their communities. He estimated a
budget figure of $3,500.
In making a motion to fund up to
$4,000 on a pay back basis to the
Homecoming 96 committee, Coun-
cillor Scrimgeour said, "It will be
excellent for the community and I
think we should certainly do what
we can to help."
"Can you try to find us a chair-
person," Manning joked.
The next homecoming meeting is
Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Blyth Pub-
lic School.
become active in the Legion as
Fraternal Affiliates.
All members can enjoy the social
programs, sports programs, com-
munity activities service work in
the area of welfare, work on
Remembrance Day activities and
administration and transportation.
Members of the Blyth Branch are
encouraged to attend the next
general meeting, Oct. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
Zone Commander Gord de Jong
and Deputy Zone Commander June
Pyette will be making their official
visit. Come 'out and show support
for the Legion. .
Council loans funds
to Homecoming '96
Legion gears up
for Legion Week