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The Citizen, 1998-09-23, Page 3Exec The executive of the Blyth Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 for this term is, back row, from left: Alex Blair, Gord Haggitt, Clare Vincent, Ralph McCrea, Bob McInnes. Middle: Mary Lou Stewart, Susan Haggitt, Thelma Johnston, Crystal Taylor. Front: John Stewart and Bob Hillis. Newly elected The Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary for the upcoming term are, back row, from left: Brenda Finlayson, Bernice Pierce, Debbie Stryker, Edythe Glousher, Connie Bromley. Middle: Val Pethick, Janice Henry, Connie Shiell. Front: Kay Hesselwood and Betty Bowes. Legion honours retiring padre Thank You THE EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTORS OF THE HURON PIONEER THRESHER AND HOBBY ASSOCIATION INC. would like to thank EVERYONE, especially, the many VOLUNTEERS, who came forward this year, to help make our 37th annual reunion a huge success. It takes many hours of hard work, and co-operation, but the reward and success of our show was certainly seen by all last weekend. Everyone in the community benefits from the success of our show. I lard work makes for good times and fellowship, and this is the one major key to the success of our annual reunions. And last but not least, the weather is our major contributing factor. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle The RURAL VOICE TIE MAGA2INE OF THE AGRICULTURAL ITITUSTRY Don't Delay - Subscribe Today The Rural Voice Produced by people with farming in their blood. Serving more than 15,000 readers In the region. One year for $16.05; two years for $26.75 (GST included In prices above) The Rural Voice Box 429, Blyth, Ont. NOM 1H0 519-523-4311 Promotion Congratulations Cpl. Pat German son of Norm and Bev German of Camp Borden on his promotion to Cpl. effective May 16/98. From your family & all your relatives in Blyth. BCE Promotion The BCEO and everyone at BCE would like to congratulate Sgt. Norm German, Electrical Distribution Tech, on his promotion to Sgt. effective 1 Sept. 98. Sgt German arrived at Base Construction Engineering in Borden on 23 Aug. 89 as a Cpl. Electrician from CFB Chatham and has served with the section ever since going through the many changes. This promotion is followed by a much anticipated, and long awaited, posting to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at CFB Gagetown where he will be an Electrician Instructor. All the best in the future and have fun in Gagetown. CHIMO!!! Congratulations from your big sister and the rest of your family. BLYTHE BROOKE ORCHARDS Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. You'll find a good selection of APPLES - McIntosh, Cortland, Spartan & Gala • PEARS • PUMPKINS • TOMATOES • PEPPERS • SQUASH • POTATOES • CARROTS • & APPLE CIDER - fresh pressed weekly Save money on top quality produce direct from the farm For delivery or special orders call 1 mile west of Blyth 519-523-4383 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998. PAGE 3. Greenway group hosts autumn walk Members of the Blyth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary joined together at the September meeting to honour the retirement of their Padra, Pastor James Came and his wife Lorraine. Pastor Came was presented with a hand-carved plaque and watercolor print of the Branch and a bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs. Carne by the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations made through motions consisted of Blyth Group Committee, $550; Blyth Girl Guides, $550; and Wheels Away, $50. During Legion Week Sept. 20 - 26 Branch 420 Blyth and the Ladies Auxiliary would like to take the opportunity to make public awareness of the role the Legion plays in the community. These two organizations continue LEGION WEEK The Council of the Village of Blyth hereby proclaims the week of Sept. 20-26/98 as Legion Week The Blyth Community Greenway Committee is hosting a fall walk along the Greenway to look at fall colours and to view the work that has been completed in 1998. The fall walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 starting at 1:30 p.m. People are asked to meet at the parking lot for the Greenway, located on the east side of Hwy. 4. Some special events are being planned as part of the fall walk. More details will be available by next week. The committee also plan to have all the trail signs plus a 4 ft. by 8 ft. map of the project installed in time for the walk. VILLAGE OF BLYTH 3RD INSTALMENT OF TAXES DUE The third instalment of taxes for the Village of Blyth is due on Friday, September 25, 1998. Payment may be made at the Blyth Branch of the CIBC or at the Municipal Office. Interest at 1 1/4% per month or any part thereof shall be charged after the due date. Please ndte that people who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. John Stewart, CMO Tax Collector Village of Blyth to support Blyth and Hullett Public Schools through academic and sports programs, Blyth Group Committee and Girls Guides, Blyth Minor Sports, Huron Pioneer Threshers' Association, local hospitals, Senior and Adult Day Care Services. The Branch also offers its meeting hall to local groups for meetings, dinners and family gatherings. Call the Branch at 523- 9535 to book events. It gratefully acknowledges continued support.