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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-05-30, Page 22Nap,p,v 65`h Mittlidav Saliva June 2nd, 2001 You farmed all your life and that you did enjoy, Yoti've worked hard since you' were a boy, You enjoy music, calling off square dances and making people laugh too, They say laughter's the best medicine for you. Although you're not ready for the old rocking chair, At least you can relax because you've had your share, Of ups, downs, hurt, pain and all the rest, There's no doubt in my mind you're one of the best. Love, Muriel Paul. Patricia & Linda would like to invite you to an Open House in honour of their parents Hank & Agnes TenPas's 40th Anniversary to he held at Brussels Legion Hall Thrnherry St., Brussels Rt Saturday, June 9, 2001 .46. 2-5 p.m. Forthcoming Marriage Ray and Kathy McNichol are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kandice Marie to David Andrew son of Don and Joyce Jacklin on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at the home of Ray and Kathy McNichol Open reception for family and friends at 8:00 p.m. at the Blyth Community Centre PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001. Family pie recipe a crowd pleaser at book sale By Janice Becker Citizen staff The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked pies wafts through the air as hundred of people browse tables overflowing with books. It is an occurrence which has become a tradition in Blyth as Lynda Lentz McGregor and • many volun- teers provide homemade pies and sandwiches to the crowds which descend on the village each June to peruse the large selection of reading material available at the book sale held in Memorial Hall as a fundrais- er for the Blyth Festival. Lentz McGregor, the baker of some 40 rhubarb custard and pecan pies for the sale, says the whole thing got started in the late 1970s when a book sale was part of an antique and craft show at the village arena. Though the show did not continue, the book sale portion of the event had done very well so it continued for many years, under the guidance of Marion Doucette. When it wits decided a lunch counter would be a good addition to the annual sale, Lentz McGregor pitched in to bake pies. "For the first couple years, I would get tip early in the morning and make /five or six pies which would be sold (by piece) at the lunch counter," she says. The rhubarb custard, an old family recipe was a big hit. The pecan was added in later years to give cus- tomers a variety. With the success of the pie sales, Lentz McGregor soon decided it would be a good idea to bake the pies at the hall; thereby allowing the cus- tomers to enjoy the smell of freshly baked goods. Pies were also sold whole, eventually boosting the demand to more than three dozen. Lentz McGregor says part of the success of the event is the comfort factor. "The food offered at the lunch counter has always been the same. People know what they will be get- ting." It is the contributions from the community which also help the sale succeed, she says. "The same people and businesses donate the same things each year. People donate rhubarb each year. It just magically appears. The same people make the sandwich fillings and the same people show up to help in the kitchen each time." "It is a lovely atmosphere in the kitchen during the sale. It his very relaxed: There is no protocol." Lentz McGregor adds that the book sale is a great time to cross paths with those you may not see regularly during the year. "It is good community stuff, peo- ple getting together to make the event happen. It is one of my favourite volunteer events.", The Blyth Festival book sale runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., June I and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 2. Preparing the pies Lynda Lentz McGregor of Blyth begins working on three dozen pies days prior to the Blyth Festival's annual book sale. Her rhubarb custard and pecan pies have become a tradition at the lunch counter. The new exec The Brussels Legion executive is, back row, Harrison; Rick McDonald, first vice-president; past president. Front row: Jo-Ann McDonald, dent; Julie Harrison, treasurer; Lisa Glanville, At the Branch from left: Gerry Wheeler; Gary Dauphin; John Mike Vader, second vice-president; Linda Bird, secretary; Mabel Glanville, Glenn Bridge, presi- sgt.-at-arms. (Vicky Bremner photo) By Jo-Ann McDonald Well, it's been two weeks since the List At The.Branch because the long weekend made my mind take a holi- dLy. The special meeting held on . May 17 for election of officers went well. All positions on the executive have been tilled and most of the Chairman positions have been appointed. It you wish to assist on a committee just call the new President Glenn Bridge or the Branch. The installation - of the new execu- tive was held on May 25. President is Glenn Bridge, first vice is Rick McDonald, second vice is Mike Vader, secretary is Jo-Ann McDonald, treasurer is Julie Harrison and Sergeant-at-Arms is Lisa Glanville. Executive members are Gary Dauphin, John Harrison, Gerry Wheeler and Mabel Glanville. Friday night supper was cabbage rolls. There was a really good crowd. This coming week will be a little different because it is the 70th anniversary kick-off celebration night. We will be having chicken wings and french fries. Instead of it being 'ready to eat, you will order -your dinner and a waiterwiffdeliver it piping hot to your table. A normal $5 supper will consist of seven chicken wings and fries but you may order more and pay a little extra. The wings are 50 cents each and an order of fries is $1.50. You can eat upstairs or downstairs and there will be musical entertain Ment upstairs during the evening. The food will be available all evening. The anniversary committee and special helpers, the PeeWee hockey team, are looking forward to an enjoyable evening that is openj to everyone to attend. You don't need to belong to the Legion so just drop in with your family and have a nice evening. Euchre was held last Saturday with II tables of slightly damp players, as the pouring rain caught our Intenders coming in. Shirley Dittmer and Isabelle Gray played very well with 82 points. Second place went to John and Iola Subject with 78 points. Coming in third were Glenn Bridge and Jo-Ann McDonald with 74 points. The lucky lone hand winners were Harold McNaughton and Elsie Mogk. Sunday morning breakfast had a good crowd attending. Next month, there will be no breakfast as it is the same day as the Firemen's Breakfast so everyone can support our local department. The ''rsingles dance crowd really enjoyed the music of the Country Versatiles and the ladies received many compliments on the delicious lunch. New executive begins term Sunday afternoon is an informa- tion day at the Branch from 1 4 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about how a Branch is run, you are invited to attend. With some of our weekly things winding down at the Branch it will be a little quieter. The Wednesday night Beavers are done as are. Thursday night darts. The Cadets only have a few weeks left. Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca