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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-28, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005. Letter to the editor Writer encourages residents to take a walk THE EDITOR, Do you know your village? Are you too busy to care?- Blyth has enough economic problems, and its physical appearance is following suit. A walk around the streets and trails of Blyth would make any visitors wonder what has happened to the 'old' Blyth they knew. Petty crime, vandalism, garbage, empty beer bottles and cigarette packages leave an impression of a village without pride and direction. Many individuals in Blyth have given their time and resources in an attempt to promote and develop our village. Cleaning up the trash will not solve the problem in the long run; regaining a real community will. Do you know where your children are when they go out with friends? Take time to take a walk around Blyth. Know your village and the people in your neighbourhood. If something seems wrong in this town let’s work together to make it right. Chris Cleave. Letter to the editor THE EDITOR, A few weeks ago I anonymously received a clipping of The Citizen’s June 16 editorial on the downfall of our village. I have read the article several times and agree with a large portion. This letter to the editor is an invitation to the person who mailed this article to contact me. Citizens Who Care - I invite you to walk around Blyth. Visit our Greenway trail to find the picnic tables at the riverside by the gazebo, meant to be picturesque, but not. Garbage, beer bottles and liquor bottles are lining the path. It’s a party spot for youth. Do you know where your children are? Let’s get cleaned up! CWC interest? Let’s get organized. Judy Gleave. Inferno It was another hot one for Blyth firefighters on Monday around 5:20 p.m. as they responded to a shed fire at the East Wawanosh property of James Campbell. The cause of the blaze is undetermined at press time. The building and its contents, which was machinery and straw is a total lOSS. (Keith Roulston photo) UCW Unit hosts Over 80 party Mary’s group then played several more numbers, and Mr. Coultes sang Toora Loora Loora while the members of the evening group Country Fare By Patricia Ham, Auburn School House FROM BELGRAVE Several members of the Evening Group of the United Church Women of Belgrave were on hand Wednesday afternoon, July 20 to welcome the Over 80 celebrants and their family and friends to the annual birthday party. The basement of the church was decorated with five long tables, the new church tablecloths and flowers for the more than 60 guests who attended. Muriel Coultes welcomed everyone and introduced Mary Coultes and her group, which included Arnold Bruce, Archie Purdon, Dave Wall, Mary Hehn and Bill Coultes. The group played several old-tyme numbers and Mr. Coultes sang Crusin down the River. Mrs. Coultes then read a story, Farmer John. Autumn Wightman played two numbers on the piano, Brittany Haines sang two numbers, and Ellen Cook also played a piano number. Donna Shaw and Mrs. Coultes read several jokes and stories between each number. Catherine MacDonald and Mary McIntosh led the audience in a lively sing-song. Rev. Ethel Miner Clare told a story and said the grace. Shirley Wharton cut the birthday cake. Hoping you will enjoy and use some of the recipes I will be giving each month. They have all been tested by me in my home, and will come from many sources. They are easy family food that teenagers and parents will enjoy. ZESTY POTATO SALAD 6 - 8 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled, cubed, and cooled 2 cup plain yogurt 3 tbsp chopped parsley 2 tbsp capers 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (powder fine but not recommended) 2 tsp. dried thyme 2 shakes not pepper sauce 1 1/2 tsp. paprika fresh parsley and lettuce for garnish Mix parsley, capers, cheese, thyme, hot pepper sauce and paprika into yogurt. Pour over potatoes and mix well. Garnish with lettuce and parsley. FRUIT CHEESE SALAD 1 large container dessert topping 3 cups cottage cheese 2 - 3 oz. orange pineapple gelatins 1 14 oz. pineapple tidbits, drained I 11 oz. can mandarin orange sections, well drained In a bowl combine topping and cottage cheese; stir in dry gelatin. Fold in pineapple and oranges. Press into a 7 - 8 cup mold. Chill several hours. Unmold onto serving plate. Garnish if desired. SUMMER FRUIT PLATTER 1 whole pineapple 2 apples, cored and cubed- 2 pears, cored and cubed 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 oranges 2 bananas 12 cooked prunes fresh mint *Lime Honey Dressing Halve pineapple lengthwise. Remove hard core. Carefully remove flesh and cut into chunks. Reserve shells. Toss pineapple, pears, apples, blueberries; pile into shells. Peel oranges and bananas, slice cross-wise. Arrange on a tray the filled shells and prunes. Place banana and orange slices around edge of platter. Serve with Lime Honey Dressing: * 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup soft honey Mix thoroughly and serve on the side. Brussels FOOQLAN© We haue the aiffHedienty 887-9740 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call -2188 The community extends sincere sympathy to Brian and Rita Potter and family in the recent loss of Brian’s father; Ray Potter of Maitland Manor, Goderich. Sincere sympathy is extended from the community to the family of Alexander and Janet Walton in the recent death of Alexander Walton. Around 50 Campbell relatives from St. Catharines, London, Mitchell, Grand Bend, Kincardine, Wingham, Wroxeter, Guelph, Blyth, Belgrave and surrounding area gathered at the Women’s Institute Hall on Sunday, July 24 for their annual picnic. After a delicious smorgasbord dinner, games, contests and socializing were enjoyed. John. Linda, Jeremy and Justin Campbell were the hosts this year. served birthday cake and ice-cream. Everyone enjoyed the social time and visiting with their friends and neighbours. on all Spring & Summer Fashions tops, slacks, shorts, sportswear, dresses, sweaters, Petites & Misses 1 /<-» PRICE l/Z SALE Wednesday, July 27 ~ Saturday, July 30 iTake Note: Injenuity Washable •U ✓ Suits, Navy & Black, 25 off C Regular & Petites - ~p<^y-Tfor this sale only______ All sales final HOURS: Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 43 Albert St. Clinton 482-7872