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Thelma Johnston, representing Blyth Legion Branch 420
presents a cheque to Leah Davis, centre, home care co
ordinator and Kathy Bromley, volunteer to the Dining Out
Program. The cheque, in the amount of $188 was raised
through the auction of the piano and stool from the Legion
hall.
Horticultural
Society
meets
By Lois van Vliet
The Blyth Horticultural Society
held its spring invitational meeting
May 10 with 55 people in
attendance, including 21 people
from Brussels, Goderich, Clinton,
Seaforth and Auburn.
Betty Battye, president, Opened
the meeting. Azetta Gibbons,
secretary, read the minutes of the
previous meeting and Deanna
Snell, treasurer, gave the financial
report.
Harvey Snell, a director for
District 8, gave a brief report on the
annual meeting held last month in
Ay ton. Four from Blyth attended.
Blyth hosted the Spring District 8
board meeting last Saturday, May
15 at the Anglican Parish Hall with
a good attendance. Betty Battye
and Lois van Vliet helped Harvey
with refreshments.
From the Blyth Business
Association, Bev Elliott talked
about the “Communities in Bloom”
which the village of Blyth will be
participating in. It is a national
organization committed to fostering
pride and beautification through
community participation. The
Blyth Horticultural Society is
supporting the Business
Association in a contest “Blyth
Blossoms in ’99”. They invite
anyone to enter a beautifying
contest of their homes. Anyone
who has a beautiful setting and is a
little shy about entering can phone
Bev at 523-9187.
SylVia Nonkes from Spring
Breezes Greenhouse was a special
guest. She gave an interesting
demonstration on planting planters
and had many of her beautiful
planters on display.
Special musical entertainment
was provided by Annie Sparling
and Barbara Bosman. Annie
delighted everyone by singing
George Gershwin’s classics,
Someone to Watch Over Me and
Keep on the Sunny Side,
accompanied by Barb as pianist.
To celebrate the advent of the
21st century, a tulip has been
named in honour of the Ontario
Horticultural Association. The tulip
is deep pink in colour and will be
known as the Ontario Horticultural
Association Millennium Tulip.
Anyone wishing to order some
bulbs can phone Lois van Vliet
523-9477. These come in a package
of 10 bulbs in time for Fall 1999
planting season. The cost per
package is $6.50 which includes all
taxes and shipping charges. Orders
can be taken until June 19, 1999.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1999. PAGE 3.
Legion hosts BBQ
The following comrades were
initiated as new members at the
May meeting of the Blyth Legion:
Marie Button, John Bjerg, Karen
Bjerg, Andrew Wharton, Cam
Cook, Chris Lee, Rick McBumey
and Brad Walsh.
Guests in attendance for the
meeting included June Pyethe,
Zone Commander C-l, Eric Ross,
Deputy Zone Commander C-l and
Janice Henry, Blyth ladies
Auxiliary president.
Donations made through motions
for the past two months were:
Children’s Aid Summer Camp
Project, $400; Blyth Public School
Silent Auction, $50; Children’s
Miracle Networth Telethon, $500;
Law Enforcement Torch Run,
Kathy’s Korner
By Kathy Bromley
On a beautiful May 16 morning there were 144 keen contestants who
registered for the annual “Radford’s Fishing Derby” sponsored by Blyth
legion, Branch #420 and the Radford Group.
Joe Hallahan directed traffic as John Elliott and Graham Jackson
transported everyone interested, by horse and buggy to and from the
Radford Pond. Compliments of Doug Scrimgeour, a shovel was provided
for... you know!
The vehicles were parked on the road that leads back to Radford’s Gravel
Pit.
Having grown up in Port Albert, one of Huron County’s well known areas
for fishing, I had learned that fish bite for two reasons: they are hungry, or
it’s going to rain. Obviously they were hungry with the result of 134 fish
being caught and we did get a good downpour through the night.
The Blyth Fire Department with Paul Josling and Bill Burkholder were
present with the emergency van for people to browse through.
Ted East was there on behalf of the Bluewater Shrine Club selling 10 lb.
bags of onions. The proceeds go to crippled children, a very worthwhile
cause.
Brenda Burkholder and Kathy Bromley had a table set up representing the
North Huron Community Policing Committee, to bring awareness to the
public and get more people involved in helping their community.
Tickets were handed out for the children fishing and numerous gate prizes
were won. The fish were cleaned by Robert Charter, Jerrod Button and John
Bjerg.
The winners were: largest fish, ages two to five, Brandon Tyson and
Jeanna Riley; six to nine, Chris Bjerg and Amanda Gorel; 10 - 12 Nick Dale
and Hailey Hulzebos; 13-15 Jason Stryker and Mary Finlayson.
In the smallest fish category, the winners were: ages two to five, Kyle
East and Mitchell Depatie and McKenzie McGavin; six to nine, Derek
Youngblut and Meagan Root; 10 - 12, Allison George and Jenna Rinn; 13 -
15, Taylor Hesselwood and Mary Finlayson.
The prizes were donated by Canadian Tire and Blyth Legion, with lots of
fishing gear handed out.
Pop and hot dogs were compliments of the Blyth Legion, Branch 420 with
Comrade Pat Jenkins overlooking everything and ensuring that everything
went smoothly. (By the way, Happy Anniversary Pat and Gord).
A very special thanks to Doug and Diane Scrimgeour and family for all
the time, money and effort they donated towards another enjoyable fishing
derby. Please plan to come out again next year everyone.
Kathy’s Quote of the Week: I consider fish to be one of the most
intelligent species and rightly so, they travel around in schools.
spice girls tribute band
APPEARING AT
BLYTH ARENA
SATURDAY JUNE 26 1999
TICKETS $12.00 ADVANCE $14.00 AT THE DOOR
SHOW TIME 2:00 P.M.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BLYTH GENERAL STORE, ERNIE KING MUSIC -
WINGHAM & GODERICH, DIXIE LEE FRIED CHICKEN, CLINTON
Blyth Amphitheater Committee
$500; Blyth Arena heater
installation $500 and Blyth Minor
Ball $100.
Zone Commander June Pyethe
and Deputy Zone Commander Eric
Ross conducted nominations and
elections for the following year. A
special meeting is being held on
May 20 at 8:30 p.m. to fill
remaining offices. Attendance as a
member of the Legion is vital.
Upcoming events in the work of
the Legion include joint installation
with Clinton Branch in Clinton
May 28 at 8 p.m.; pork chop
barbecue, Blyth Branch May 29
from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Ladies
Auxiliary Church parade, June 6 at
the Church of God, 1 1 a.m. and
decoration service, Blyth Union
Cemetery, June 13 at 2 p.m.
The next meeting will be held
June 3 at 8 p.m.
Stuck with a spare tire i
around the middle? i
leave the car at
home and walk. Futbre>
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OPTIMIST CLUB
OF BLYTH & DISTRICT
Open to boys and girls
(with golf experience)
Categories ~ 11 & under
12 & 13; 14 & 15;
16 - 18
There are two choices
Wingham -
Sat. May 22, 1999
Clinton -
Sat. June 12, 1999
For more info or
to register contact
Fred de Boer 523-9500
It's Planting Time!
Conditions are perfect with the gentle
rain and warm temperatures.
We still have a wonderful
selection of annuals,
perennials, vegetables
and container gardens.
Hanging Bags $10.99
Hanging Baskets
10" $9.99 - $11.99
12" Pots $7.50
Our tomato plants are
unbelievable ~ come and
have a look. 5 varieties.
.Spring' Breezes
greenhouse
County Rd. 25
3 minutes west of Blyth
Jack & Sylvia Nonkes
523-9456
Open Mon. - Sat.
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Blyth
Several grandparents, aunts and
uncles attended the christening of
Brooklynn Bos, daughter of Henry
and Sandra, on Mother’s Day at the
Blyth Christian Reformed Church.
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