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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-11-29, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1995. PAGE 15. 56 attend Swinging Seniors Christmas dinner About 56 Blyth Swinging Seniors met in the Blyth Hail recently and sat down to a lovely Christmas dinner catered by the Blyth Auxiliary ladies. After the dinner a short meeting was held, led by president Isabelle By Barbara Snowden November was a busy month at the Seniors' Day Centre. The first few days were spent preparing and completing craft projects. Our craft and bake sale was a huge success. Everyone was proud to display the delicious homemade baking and handcrafted articles we had made throughout the year. We appreciated the support of everyone who contributed, assisted or attended our sale. The cold winter months will lend many opportunities to curl up and work on new projects. If you have an idea to share drop by the Centre. We enjoyed visits from several guest speakers this month, who showed us slides of recent trips and shared health information, and inspirational topics. A light sprinkle of snow put everyone in the mood for a Christmas shopping trip to Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. With the big day only a few weeks away it was great to get a start on our Christmas shopping. The Day Away program participants also enjoyed some Outings this month. They included a visit at Sacred Heart School, Wingham, Huron County Museum and an afternoon at the Wingham Bowling Lanes. Our "Stitch in Time" quilt show and auction gave community women and our participants a Slippery roads cause accident Slippery roads caused a minor accident in Blyth Nov. 22. A Wingham OPP spokesperson said that Murray Nesbitt, 44 of Blyth, was travelling north on Queen St at 11:15 p.m. He attempt- ed to turn right onto Drummond St., slid on the snowy road, and knocked over a wooden flower pot before hitting Bell's Variety. Police say there was no damage to the 1982 Chev pickup Nesbitt was driving and minimal property damage. There were no charges laid. Nes- bitt was not injured. Goderich OPP investigate theft Goderich OPP are investigating a theft in Hullett Twp., which occurred Nov. 19. A 1987 Jeep Cherokee was bro- ken into and a Legacy amplifier, an Alpine amplifier, 200 cassettes and a woman's leather coat were stolen. The value was $800. *** Also in Hullett, a residence was broken into on Nov. 21. Stolen was a 26 inch TV, Citizen VCR, Pana- sonic microwave, three antique jugs, china, several collector plates and a gold pitcher. The estimated value is $2,400. Craig. They opened with 0 Canada with Phyllis Boak accompanying at the piano. happy Birthday was sung to Catherine Caldwell, Graeme McDowell, Reg Schultz and John Blake for their November birthdays and to Jean Plactzer and chance to display beautiful handcrafted quilts. Wallace Ballagh of Teeswater was on hand to auction a beautiful double black rose quilt. Refreshments and a social time followed. Something to keep in mind for December, "A hug is a perfect gift. One size fits all and nobody minds if you give it back." John Hesselwood For their December birthdays. There were no anniversaries in November and Marie and Aubrey Toll celebrate theirs in December. Isabelle thanked Jcan Nethery and Vera Hesselwood for their organization of the dinner and also thanked the Auxiliary ladies for the meal. •The secretary read the minutes and they were adopted as read. The Auxiliary Ladies donated many nice prizes for the draws and this was much appreciated. Hary McDowell and Vera Badley led a lively Christmas sing-song after which John Hesselwood entertained with sonic good jokes acid excellent readings. Mary Walden then introduced Rev. Ian Diamond from Australia who is now on exchange with Rev. Stephen Huntley and is ministering at the Blyth United Church. 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The British influence is still there in their games such as cricket and water sports, but the American influence is quite strong now as there seems more rebellion against the British Monarchy. Their seasons are reversed and the climate is more temperate than ours, They do not have HallOween or Thanksgiving as we do, but do celebrate Jan. 26 as Australia Day. They have many different animals such as the kangaroos and wallabys and wombats. Their crops are wheat, corn, maize and canola. They raise some cattle, many sheep and also have a good mining and dairy industry. The club members found Rev. Diamond's message very informa- tive. It was enjoyed by all. Mary Walden presented him with a plate of Canada from the Seniors. At the close of the meeting more draws for prizes took place, donated by the Auxiliary. Everyone enjoyed the excellent dinner and the afternoon program. Seniors Centre enjoys busy time `.6 Grade 7 & 1st - Jenny VV Grey Central P 2nd - Amy Ross Brussels P.S. 3rd Tricia Teeft Brussels P.S. BRUSSELS SANTA CLAUS PARADE Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m. SANTA WILL VISIT THE CHILDREN AT THE ARK AFTER THE PARADE Brussels Santa Claus Poster Contest WINNERS Brussels Scouts & Beavers will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army along the parade route THANKS TO ALL SERVICE CLUBS, VILLAGE, THE ARK, TOWNSHIPS, BUSINESSES, FIREMEN, HELPERS, PARTICIPANTS AND SANTA Cash Prizes for best parade entries Best overall float Rec & Sports clubs Service clubs Commercial float Clown (Adult & Child) Animal entry Parade forms at 2:45 on Agromart Road Floats judged from 3:00 Dec. 2nd Grade 5 & 6 Grade 3 & 4 1st Jill Speiran 1st Rachel Elliott Grey Central P.S. Brussels P.S. 2nd Tamara Diehl 2nd Lacey McCall Grey Central P.S. Grey Central P.S. 3rd Crystal McLellan 3rd Jessica Spink Brussels P.S. Brussels P.S.