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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-01-20, Page 3Seniors dine out for first time in ’99 The first Blyth Seniors diners meal of 1999 had been postponed a week due to the inclement weather experienced. On Jan. 15, although the Toronto area was receiving typical winter weather, Blyth was on the other side of the coin for a change! This brought 25 people out to enjoy the monthly meal in the Blyth Anglican Church. Due to the poor weather last week, Monica Gingerich from Clinton was there on behalf of Town and Country Homemakers, as Leah who is normally there, had to look after the meal in Wingham. Everyone sat down to a delicious meal of ham and scalloped potatoes. Winners this month consisted of Jean Nethery for the door prize, while Kathy Bromley was the recipient of the money raised from the 50/50 draw. Again everyone was reminded, to not take things for granted, even when plans had been made. Due to a fatal accident in Goderich, where an 83-year-old woman had been killed, the guest speaker could not attend. This month, it was planned that Const. Don Shropshall of the Goderich OPP was going to be piesent to show a film and talk about the topic of "Travelling Alone." Everyone made the best of things by having games of analyzing pictures to figure out what message was being given. Gingerich also read numerous jokes that were enjoyed by everyone. The next meal for the Diners Club will be held on Feb. 5, weather permitting. This program will centre around "Valentine's Day", with a Lifeline Presentation by Tammy Antaya of Town and Country Homemakers. Guiders THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1999. PAGE 3. Oops! Nothing's easy when winter turns everything white as this trucker discovered early last Wednesday morning at the first corner north of Blyth. An attempt to turn landed the truck in the ditch, blocking one lane of the highway for several hours. We believe... in helping. Anyone. Anywhere. PLEASE GIVE 1 888 321 3433 Fund set for Townsends To help in this time of need, the Canadian Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame has sponsored the establishment of the Graham and Eleanor Townsend Trust Fund. The musical community along with those who knew her, suffered a great loss when renowned Cana­ dian fiddler Eleanor (Reed) Townsend died in a house fire, Dec. 31, in Barrie, along with her five-year-old granddaughter, Isabella Monti. Isabella is the daughter of Catherine Monti of Dungannon. Townsend's son, Gray, 23, received serious burns while escap­ ing from the fire and is in hospital. Townsend and her husband, Gra­ ham, who died of cancer Dec. 3, performed at Blyth Memorial Hall on several occasions. Their son, also a musician, had performed with them on recent trips to the vil­ lage. The trust fund will finance emer­ gency needs and, if possible, a last­ ing memorial to the couple. Donations can be made at any CIBC branch to be forwarded to the Barrie branch at 363 Bayfield St., L4M 3C3. Anyone wishing more information may contact Willis McNeilly al 519-938-8937 or by fax at 519-938-8883. A memorial and celebration ser­ vice will be held Feb. 6, 1999, al Bethel Community Church, Barrie at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome, as are fiddles and guitars. go back in time The Blyth Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders had the opportunity in December to take a bus trip to Kitchener's Doon Pioneer Village. It was a great day weatherwise - it must have been one of the last good days before the snow arrived. The girls were given a glimpse of life as it was just prior to the turn of the century, with a chance to do some Christmas crafts, taste some homemade goodies, listen to live entertainment (including carrollers) and take a horse-drawn wagon ride. The trip helped complete parts of the Heritage and Folklore badges. The Blyth Legion gave a generous donation to help fund the trip. Blyth Lost heir scores in Blyth last Wednesday were: high man, Lawrence Plaetzer; high lady, Dorothy Daer; low man, Effie McCall; low lady, Jean Plaetzer. SHARP DEALS ON $3.00 THURSDAYS Drop Into either of our office* any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $3.00 (paid In advance). That s $1.00 off regular rates ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. 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