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The Citizen, 1999-06-16, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999. PAGE 21. Group topic, co-ed Scouting The May Group Committee meeting began with a discussioruof Co-ed Scouting. Members of Blyth Guiding were invited to attend in order to share ideas and plans for the 1999-2000 season. * Blyth Guiding and Scouting have enjoyed a relationship of co­ operation and support for many years. Every effort will be made to continue. On Saturday. May 8, 1st Blyth Scouting held a very successful fundraising day. The Beavers sold homemade baking in front of Memorial Hall. Cubs offered hot dogs and pop in the parking lot across from the Post Office, and several Scouts and three Cubs canvassed Auburn. Blyth and Londesboro door-to-door for returnable bottles. The weather was perfect for the day. All money raised will be used for Scouting events and equipment. On behalf of the youth, the Group Committee expressed its appreciation for the community support. Moving up Six Sparks advancing to Brownies and one Guide moving on to Pathfinders were recognized at a special evening recently at Blyth United Church. Back row, from left are Spark Leaders, Karen Youngblut, Ruth Uyl, Anna Pollard. Middle row: Laura Youngblut, Larissa Jenkins, Amy Root and Guide Sarah Kelly. Front: Hannah Uyl, Caitlyn Pollard, Chantal Hubbard-Warwick. See antique autos at Doon Crossroads On Sunday, June 27, the Central Region of the Historical Automobile Society of Canada will be holding its annual Invitational Car Show at Doon Heritage Crossroads from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Over 100 antique cars, trucks, street rods, custom and classic automobiles dated 1979 and older are expected to be put on display by their proud owners. This popular car show attracts even the earliest In the last month of the current Scouting year the Beavers went for a hike along the Greenway Trail, raked the Lion s Park, and held a soccer game between the parents and the youth. The Scouts planted trees twice, at the farm of Elmer Johnston, and on the property of Diane Radford and Doug Scrimgeour. As part of the requirements for the Personal Development Badge they spent one meeting on the Greenway Trail activities. As the youth participate in more extensive outdoor activities they are provided with more first aid knowledge. Six youth registered for Red Cross/CPR Training in Clinton in April. In order to raise money for their wilderness canoeing-camping excursion in August the Venturers raked yards and picked stones in the spring. May 7 - 9 they practised their canoeing skills at a weekend camp. On May 15 they travelled to Arthur to tour the Ontario Police Academy. of vehicles and is a wonderful way for car enthusiasts, both young and old, to experience the evolution of the automobile. The love affair with the automobile continues to grow and will be alive and well at Doon as it presents one of the finest car shows in the area. Vintage cars, musical entertainment and the historic village, make it a great day’s outing. Again this year the Venturers were asked to assist with the “Young Eagles” Day at the Goderich Airport on May 29. Many local children were given the opportunity to have a flight in a small airplane, free of charge. All sections looked forward to the last major Huron District event of the 1998-1999 Scouting year. The Huron District Camp was held at the Benmiller Conservation Area on May 28 -30. Colony theme for this year was “Pirates”. For Cubs it was “Jungle”, for Scouts “Jail Break”. Each participating group section was responsible for some craft, event, or activity suitable for the age, ability and experience of the youth involved. Weather for the entiTe weekend was perfect. Scouters and youth (Cubs and Scouts) arrived Friday evening to set up camp prior to campfire at 9 p.m. Beavers arrived Saturday morning for the day, which was a full agenda of fun events for all participants. Several Blyth Scouts participated in the 10 km. hike and overnight camp. They left Benmiller Friday evening, and returned Sunday morning. Those Scouts who stayed in camp participated in the annual Benmiller Camp cook-off. Judges were asked to evaluate the meal each troop prepared Saturday evening. Blyth received the “Clean Spoon” Award. Blyth also received awards in other categories. There are 13 groups in Huron District. Based on paperwork required for all Scouting camps and special events, Blyth Scout Troop and Venturer Company were recognized for having the most complete applications that were handed in on time. Also, there is an award given for the group who participates in the most canoeing events throughout the year, with the greatest number of youth. Blyth won with a total of 100 youth days of canoeing. The last official event for the Scouting year is swim-up, which was held June 1 at the Lion’s Park. Nine Beavers were welcomed into the Cub Pack. Six Cubs moved up to Scouts, and five Scouts became Venturers. Two of those Scouts received their Chief Scout Award June 12 at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston. Congratulations Jesse Hakkers and David Kelly. Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available To Guides Four Brownies advanced to Guides this year. From left: Jenny MacDonald, Leticia Kolkman, Whytni Ritchie. Absent is Caileigh Purcell. MARY MARGARET SHOBBROOK Mrs. Mary Margaret Shobbrook (MacDonald) of Blyth passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Wednesday, June 9, 1999. She was in her 83rd year. Mrs. Shobbrook was the beloved wife of Leonard Shobbrook who predeceased her in 1995. She was the dear mother of Douglas Shobbrook of Sarnia and Donna Lynne and Ted Lamont of St. Clements. She will be missed by grandchildren Terri Shobbrook of Seaforth, Deborah Shobbrook of Toronto, and Christopher Shobbrook of London and remembered by great-grandchildren Tanner and Riley Ward and Meaghann, Mackenzie and Sebastian Blanchette. Mrs. Shobbrook will be sadly missed by sister Edna Tremeer of Seaforth, brother Ross MacDonald of Varna and sister Grace Sararas of Exeter. She was predeceased by sister, Jean Johnston and brother, Gordon MacDonald. Mary will be remembered in the community as a long-time leader of the 4-H Homemaking Club for the area, as a member of the Women’s Institute of Londesborough and as a member of the Londesborough United Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and playing cards. Visitation was held at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, “Tasker Chapel” in Blyth on Thursday where the funeral service was held on Friday, June 1 1 at 2 p.m. Rev. John Young of Waterloo officiated. Interment was in Blyth Union Cemetery. The family thanks the pallbearers Ken Jewitt, Ray Lamont, Russell Nesbitt, Steve Flynn, Dave Tremeer and Chad Lamont. Flowerbearers were Robert Dupee and Don Tremeer. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. DR. JOHN LONGSTAFF Dr. John Longstaff of Harpurhey passed away suddenly on Friday, June 11, 1999 at Seaforth Community Hospital. John, in his 79th year is survived by his loving wife Bernice (nee Thompson) Longstaff, his children Barbara Grant of Goderich and David and Mary Longstaff of Egmondville. He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary Jane Longstaff as well as brothers Hubert and Brahm, and sister Jean Edmonston of Guelph. He is survived by Frances and Cathy of Toronto, Irene and Fred Fish of Ancaster. He was the loving brother-in-law and childhood friend of Mikki and Maury Laidlaw of Clearwater, FL, loving Papa to Kelley, Sean and Erinn Grant; and Nick, Andrea and Chris Longstaff and a caring uncle to Joanne and Bob Beausoleil, Jane Laidlaw, Deborah I^aidlaw and Stephanie Sovocool. John was a veteran of WWII having served with the RCR and Signal Corps. A lifetime resident of Seaforth where he worked as an optometrist he will be remembered for his generosity and kindness. John was greatly involved in his community having served as past chairperson and member of Seaforth Community Hospital, past president and member of the Lions Club; long-time member of the Canadian Legion, and chair and trustee of Seaforth Public School Board. John loved life, dancing, golf, good food, his family and friends. He also loved his garden and was a kaleidoscope-maker extraordinaire. He will be greatly missed. John’s memory will always be alive in our hearts. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Seaforth Community Hospital. WILMA E. ELLIOTT Mrs. Wilma E. Elliott of Cares­ sant Care Nursing Home, Arthur, formerly of Palmerston passed away June 13, 1999. She was 83. A long-time resident of Palmer­ ston, she was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church Born in Brussels on May 19, 1916, she was the daughter of Samuel Bell and the former Elva Lamont. Mrs. Elliott was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Elliott, who predeceased her in 1992, whom she wed on July 6, 1946 at Teeswater Presbyterian Church. She was the dear mother of Don­ ald Elliott and his wife, Katherine, of Bradford and Bruce Elliott and his wife, Ruth, of Brampton and the loving grandmother of Chad, Kelly and Christopher. She is survived by a sister-in-law Mrs. Helen Elliott of Brussels as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Harris. Rev. Jim Johnston officiated at the funeral service held at Robert Trench Funeral Home, Listowel, June 15. Interment was at Brussels Ceme­ tery. Memorial remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Arthritis Society are appreciated. HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS