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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2002-10-23, Page 6)11r.4 B4WITCHING S/DtWALIC SALES Up to 50% Off Thurs., Oct. 24th to Sat. Oct. 26th sepeopogicey s•A•velewaGes ofiv Giftware ri Votive Candles i" Prints And many more Scays#Sateingiv WINGHAM SHOPPING PLAZA 519-357-4390 Poppy Chairperson Pat Jenkins would like to thank all who made the 2001 Campaign the success it has been, final calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $2,856.34 earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 2002 campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last November. A special thanks to the following businesses and organizations for their continuing support: A.J.R. Towing All Boro Farms Atlas Tanning Bainton Ltd. Bainton's Old Mill Bill Dougherty Hardwood Slabs Bill McDougall Bulldozing Black Creek Clothing Co. Blyth Apothecary Blyth Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Blyth Centre For The Arts Blyth Christian Reformed Church Blyth Construction Bfyth Decor Shoppe Blyth Flooring Centre Blyth Girl Guides, Brownies, Pathfinders and Sparks Blyth Inn Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Br. 420 Blyth Legion Br. 420 - Blyth Lions Club Blyth Masonic Lodge Blyth Printing Blyth Public School Blyth Vet. Services Brent Brooks Construction Burkholder Auto Body C.N. Blasting & Demolition Campbell Transport Carman Riley Transport Ltd. Carol's Candies & Collectables Chamney Equipment & Rentals Chamney Sanitation Chauncey's Chris Lee Enterprise Craig Hardwood Ltd. Don McAdam Trucking Elliott Nixon Insurance Brokers Ltd. Ferguson Transport G.L. Hubbard Ltd. Gord Jenkins Construction Gordon Chamney Gore's Home Hardware Grand View Restaurant Grant N. Sparling Green Gallery Hamm's Car Sales Hensall Co-op & Londesboro Feed Mill Howson's Mills Hullett Central Public School Hullett Masonic Lodge Hullett Township Huron Bay Co-operative (Auburn) Huron Pioneer Threshers Huron Tractor Ltd. J.B.R. Trucking Janet Scrimtieour Jim Anderson Tree Moving Johnston Cabinetry Knights of Columbus Kay Hessetwood LJ's Auto Graveyard Londesboro Lions Club Londesboro Seed Plant Londesboro Women's Institute Luann's Country Flowers MGM Townsend Tire Maitland Transport Mane Choice Hairstyling Manning's Building Supplies McClinchey South End Auto Murray Nesbitt Backhoeing Service Nicole's Hairstyling Ontario Used Tractors Orchill Farms & Orchards Pappco General Store Picture It R. Stephen Thompson Accounting Radford Farm Equipment Radford Group Remember When Rob Radford Farm Machine Repairs Rosco's Haulage Rovers Salon 54 Scrimgeour's Food Market Siertserna Masonry Spa Essentials Steve Radford Ontario Used Parts Sticker's Family Restaurant Stitches by M.J. Supreme Concrete The Citizen The Old Mill Today's Variety, Londesboro Tom Duizer Plumbing & Heating Treebelt Vincent Construction W.J. Ward Metal Products W.L. Walsh Watson's Livestock William & Kim Bruce William E. Hallahan Construction Ltd. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2002. McGavin gets Golden Jubilee Medal Royal honour Neil McGavin of Morris was honoured Oct. 12 when he was given The Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his contributions to his community. His son, Jeff, attended the ceremony in Goderich to receive the award. (Janice Becker photo) By Janice Becker Citizen staff Neil McGavin. Walton business owner, philanthropist and good neighbour has received a royal honour. McGavin was amongst 20 Huron- Bruce recipients of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal which went to residents who had made a significant contribution to the country, their community or their fellow Canadians. There are many in the area and across the province who would.- be acquainted with McGavin through-. his leadership in such organizations as the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealers Association, the Britannica Masonic Lodge in Seaforth and the Ontario Plowmen's Association. Locally, he has served as president of the Brussels Lions Club and on the board for his church as well as Letter THE EDITOR, It was, without question, that I was surprised to find myself recognized as the Blyth Citizen of the Year. The vibrancy of a community can in large part be measured by the amount of volunteerism that is happening. As I reflect and look around me, I see very special people giving freely of their time, to get involved in soccer, Girl Guides, figure skating, softball, hockey, 4-H, Scouts, threshers, church and community groups. It is interesting to note that, it is working with 4-H clubs. His knack for public speaking is often called upon whether to welcome hundred of residents in celebrating the Stanley Cup with Seaforth's Boyd Devereaux or to lighten up a group of directors who are in desperate need of a joke, something for which McGavin is infamous. But aside from his civic undertakings, wife Marie tells of his humanitarian efforts, often giving eulogies or making calls of comfort to 'those left behind. He even has a list of friends who have lost loved ones that he calls each Christmas season to see how they are doing. McGavin also takes pride in the 'family atmosphere which he has nurtured at his farm equipment dealership in Walton. "He not • only worries about the employees, but their kids too," says Marie. the commitment by individuals, to these ongoing groups that makes the larger projects such as a soccer pitch, a community centre, - an arena, to become a reality. To the staff of the newspaper, The Citizen, I say thank you for promoting such volunteerism with this award. I do admit to a warm satisfaction on reading in your paper, that I was being recognized. But I accept the award on behalf of all the people who give of their time. Thank you, Lavern Clark. And with humility, McGavin gives credit to his employees, parents, family and wife for making it possible for him to achieve what he has. "Life is great, this is a great country and we have a lot to be proud of," he says. "Every day above ground is a blessing." "This community is one you can really work with. Everyone digs in to help and they should be proud of that." Nominations for the Jubilee Medal. in honour of Queen Elizabeth ll's 50th anniversary, were made by community leaders and municipal councils then forwarded to Huron- Bruce MP Paul Steckle's office. Citizen says thanks ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 420 BLYTH The Poppy Campaign money collected in 2001 was $2,856.34 THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT POPPY ACCOUNT Bank Balance Sept. 30/01 $662.58 Collected in 2001 Campaign 2856.34 Interest .26 Total $3519.18 EXPENDITURES Poppy Supplies 308.22 Printing & Advertising 440.68 Posters, Poems & Essay Contest Prizes 825.00 Parkwood Hospital Visit & Bursary (Veteran's Comfort) 1114.67 $2688.54 TOTAL RECEIPTS $3519.18 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2688.54 BANK BALANCES SEPT. 30/02 $830.64 The Legion has a supply of hospital beds, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats for any person in our district who may require the use of them. A special thanks goes out to all the Business Clubs and people who have supported The Blyth Legion Branch 420 Poppy Campaign in the past. Also thanks to the Legion members who have assisted in making this one of the best poppy campaigns ever. Poppy Week will start November 1st to November 11th. Yours truly, Poppy Campaign Chairperson Pat Jenkins Campaign Assistants - Darrell & Shirley Wood