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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-10-04, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2000. Smell oj nautre Arnold Mathers demonstrates mulching cedar as the pungent fragrance filled the air. The Mathers family, who op< rate a tree farm outside Belgrave, hosted an open house on Sunday. In addition to tours of the property, guests were treated to refreshments as well. (Vicky Bremner photo) At the Branch Legion serves up supper Doon village hosts apple celebration By JoAnn McDonald What a busy weekend for mem­ bers of Brussels Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218. The Friday night crowd enjoyed the sausage, sauerkraut casserole. Next week is meat loaf with scalloped potatoes. Members were divided on Saturday. Do we play ball or do we go to Parkwood Hospital to entertain the patients. There were enough comrades to do both. There were 10 comrades who caught the beautiful coach bus “Lest We Forget 11 -11” at Blyth. There were 52 comrades on the bus by the time we arrived at Parkwood. There was time for lunch and then to the different floors to get patients to bring to the auditorium. The wonderful “Huron Strings” played and started off the after­ noon s entertainment. There were Farm Safety Association investigates Grey accident On Sept. 26 shortly after 10 a.m. Huron OPP officers were called to a farming accident on Acre T Road in Grey Twp. Officers found that two men had been attempting to fix an auger near the silo. While the two men were in the process of repairing the damage the auger fell off a support five feet from the ground. It flipped and OPP, champion employee find missing boy in field On Sept. 28 at approximately 4 p.m. police were notified of a youth missing from a residence on Mamoch Line in East Wawanosh Twp. The canine unit was mobilized, but with daylight waning, and tempera­ tures dropping quickly, a Huron County OPP Officer, utilizing his own aircraft, went airborne, along with a spotter from Champion Road Machinery. They flew over the area where the child had last been seen. With the sun already below the hori­ zon, the child was spotted in a corn­ field wearing only a t-shirt and black plants. The 11 -year-old boy was returned to his parents in good con­ dition. Also, a retired OPP officer from violin players, step dancers, comedy routines, old-time banjo music and singers. The residents and comrades really enjoyed the afternoon. All Branches gather up donations for the patients of necessary items not supplied by hospitals and each patient receives a gift bag of items. The Branches included were from Zone Cl and we appreciate the efforts of these Branches for donat­ ing items and participating in the program. Our thanks to Marg Bennett for organizing and putting together the gift bags from Branch 218. Other comrades from Branch 218 were busy with a fun-day slo-pitch ball tournament. There were five teams that participated. Sandy’s team was A Champ and A Runner-up was Bud’s. The B Champs were pinned one man to the ground. Emergency personnel arrived, removed the equipment and trans­ ported the man to Listowel Hospital by ambulance. Richard Terpstra of Grey Twp. was treated for minor injuries and released. The Farm Safety Association has been called to investigate the inci­ dent. the area had scoured the area using his ATV to help find the youth. Buck & Doe for Greg Cook & Judy Mason Sat., October 7 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Blyth Community Centre Age of majority Tickets - 523-9592 or at the door Lisa’s and B Runnerup was JoAnn’s. The C Champs were Listowel. In the spirit of a good day and good fun some prize money was donated back to the Branch for our unexpected leaking roof -that will have to be replaced this fall. Oct. 21 is the day that we are look­ ing for volunteer help to do the roof. We thank the teams for their gen­ erosity and donations are being accepted at the Branch. “We Need a Bundle, A Bundle of Shingles,” is our slogan and all help is appreciat­ ed. Saturday meat draws start again this week and dues are due, so get in. on the early bird draw and pay now. Keep in mind the craft show the first weekend in November and dona­ tions of small door prizes are appre­ ciated by organizer Marg Bennett. Euchre was held on Saturday with 13 tables of avid players in atten­ dance. The first place winners were Ed Stewart and Harvey Edgar. Second place went to Cecil and Maxine Pollock and third place was a tie between Helen Dobson and Ethel Brewer and Helen Casemore and Jean Deans. The ladies’ lone hand winner was Shirley and men’s lone hand winner was Jim McGillawee. Euchre is every two weeks. Don’t forget we hope to see you drop in At the Branch. ‘J.c.afi.co.tning. Atai’ua.g.e. MASON - COOK Tonya Mason, Jackie and Marie Cook and Carla Pawitch, are pleased to announce the engagement of their parents Judy Mason daughter of Pat and Pearl Mason and Greg Cook son of Eldon and Ixtrraine Cook The "Broomhall" wedding is to take place Saturday, October 14, 2000 on Centre Ice of the Blyth Arena at 7:00 p.m. Open reception to follow Blyth Community Centre. Everyone Welcome In celebration of the apple, Doon Heritage Crossroads will be holding Apfelfest on Monday, Oct. 9 from 1 - 4 p.m. For decades, apples have been the mainstay of fruit-growing in Canada. At the turn of the century, many local farmers grew apples as a sid§ crop for market and for their own use. Inexpensive and easy to grow and store, apples provided nutrition and flavour in a multitude of foods and beverages. At Doon Heritage Crossroads, join in as the villagers and farmers make apple butter, press apple cider or make apple schnitz. Regular admis­ sion. Bring a donation for the Food Bank and receive $1 off your admis­ sion. Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca Life will be Nifty when the BEAR ’ turns Fifty! Love your-family 2000 ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Deadline - Oct. 31st, 2000 Contact this community newspaper for details. Forthcoming Marriage Brian and Beverley Walden and James and Marilyn Campbell are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Angela Christine Walden and Robert James Campbell on October 14, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at Blyth United Church. ^^/ONTARIO jr JUNIOR CITIZEN WoF THE YEAR Vawards Deadline - Oct. 31st, 2000 Contact this community newspaper for details. 40th (Anniversary "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength." Isaiah 40 vs. 3 la John and Florence Wiersma Please join us with our family in celebrating at an Open House on Saturday, October 14, 2000, D.V., from 2-4 p.m. at the Clinton & District Christian School, 243 Princess St. E., Clinton, ON. Best Wishes only please. GRADUATION Joseph Amos Johns, son of Ted Johns and Janet Amos, will graduate from the University of Toronto this fall with high distinction in Mathematics. Joe attended the Wingham Day Care Centre, the Blyth Public School, and Central Huron Secondary School as well as schools in Fredericton and Toronto. He has special memories of Wingham and of Mrs. Battye at the Blyth Public School who encouraged him to write wonderful stories without worrying about spelling. He told her, "I won t need to learn arithmetic, I'm going to be a writer." Also, Mr. Barnes and his inspiring literature courses at CHSS, Mr. Oliver and the Sears Drama Festival, Mrs. Homuth's Canadian Literature course (taught from Goderich), Mrs. Garland, Mr. Russell, and especially Mrs. Wright who slowly and patiently taught him grade twelve math. Joe will begin graduate school this fall at the University of Chicago.