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The Citizen, 1992-01-08, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1992. Letters to the Editor Wasn't that a party, Bly th? Gem of an idea offered by DIAMONDS group THE EDITOR, DIAMONDS - a differently- abled group - is looking for more gems. If you're physically chal­ lenged in any way, you are invited to attend our meeting on January 11 at 10 a.m. in the Wingham Day Care Centre for Seniors (Josephine Street), which is fully accessible to wheelchairs. Family and friends are welcome, too. A light lunch will be served, and there will be entertain­ ment. Fifty people attended our first meeting in Clinton in November, but we know there are many more challenged in Huron County and surrounding areas. If you wish to discuss problems you've encoun­ tered with transportation, housing, services, etc., or if you want to meet people who share your con­ cerns, or if you just want a day out, DIAMONDS are eager to include you. We also urge you to attend a meeting of the Board of Health in Goderich on January 15 at 1 p.m., at which a representative of the Ministry of Transportation will dis­ cuss a proposed accessible transit system for Huron County. DIA­ MONDS will also meet with Min­ istry of Health officials in Clinton on January 16 at 2 p.m. to learn about the province's new long-term care reform. Both meetings are vital to all physically challenged people, and our attendance is important. For more information, call the Community Information Services at 1-800-267-0535 (toll free). Ron Airdrie, DIAMONDS' Co-Chairman 208 Townsend Street Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0 Glen McLachlan, DIAMONDS’ Co-Chairman GMB 215, R.R. #5 Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0 482-9581 THE EDITOR, Being a part of a community means many things. It is the nod from the pick-up truck driver as you come out of the post office, a bank line up chat with a neighbour, yelling “Go Team!” at the arena and on Saturday, December 21, 1991, it was a community Christ­ mas pageant in Blyth Memorial Hall. This was a group of people being together, celebrating a spe­ cial time in a peaceful environment. Now, it is a fond memory, but at the time it was a joy. There are many things that I Christmas dinner enjoyable THE EDITOR, The first Christmas Day Dinner held at Brussels Mennonite Fellow­ ship on December 25 is now histo­ ry. Almost 40 persons gathered for an afternoon of fellowship, games, sharing and remembering that “Jesus is the Reason for the Sea­ son”. The food was delicious and we had enough extra that each family was able to take leftovers home to eat on Boxing Day. There were sur­ prise gifts for the children and a wreath of mandarin oranges for each family. By means of this letter, we wish School says thanks THE EDITOR, I am writing to express through your paper thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 218 and to those local businesses involved for their generous sponsorship of a booklet “Safety Tips for Kids”. The booklet has applications for students in health and social growth programs at all grade levels. They also reflect community support for a safe positive environment for children and youth. Congratula­ tions. David E. Kemp, Principal Brussels Public School. to publicly thank the following: (1) The unknown person who donated an 18 lb. turkey for our dinner. (2) The persons who donated turkey, ham and numerous salads and desserts. (3) Alan Teeft for including an invitation to our Christmas dinner in the EMA advertisements. (4) Grey Central School, Ethel, for giving us their large Christmas tree. (5) The persons who came and made the whole day worthwhile. (6) Everyone who helped with the cleanup. (7) The many persons who offered support and encouragement to the organizers. It was a great way to spend Christmas and we are already look­ ing forward to next year. Kathy Procter Yvonne Dettweiler Bev Brown Brussels. remember but two pieces stand out. I didn't have a great deal of time to watch as I was the “roadie” on the show and more times than not was charging from stage right to stage left, but on two occasions I stopped to view from the wings. Heidi Scrimgeour was step danc­ ing at an incredible rate and I put down the clipboard to watch. Beside me was Clare Vincent preparing to read a couple of letters home from “the front” on a Christ­ mas long past and he said “quite a show”. I thought, “he is absolutely right”. The step dance rhythm is as old a rhythm as I can imagine ever happening. The other moment in the show that I gave pause to was during the presentation of the vari­ ous awards. Again, I was stage left and Don Scrimgeour (as fine an M.C. as any) was reading the names of the winners and Reeve Dave was giving out the plaques from the house. Lynda Lentz and Wayne McClinchey were performing a beautiful instrumental of “What Child is This” and as was the case throughout the evening, a great crowd of performers leaned on the piano. A cross-section of the com­ munity stood there. Members of the legion Auxiliary, Lions Club, gym­ nastics club, bank, festival, choir and other talented musicians and locals were catching the awards and had a bird's eye and ear view of the instrumental. As the song fin­ ished, the crowd around the piano clapped a golf gallery sort of clap, but it was true and honest and heartfelt. It was a quiet moment of appreciation for two members of this community who played for the beauty and the participation. By citing these two examples, I am not excluding the wonder of all of the rest of the goings on; they merely represent the attitude of the rest and all who participated. There are many people to be thanked, probably a list of almost 900, and they/you all deserve it. It was a dandy event, and the re-kin­ dling of the old hall tradition. The hay ride was a hoot and thanks go to the fire department, Sparlings and Campbells for the use of their trucks. Straw was provided by the Websters and cookies and hot chocolate were ably served by the Junior Farmers and in the basement of the Hall. It was a “walking tall” time and a fantastic display of local talent. Plans are already underway for a 1992 Christmas pageant. Before I sign off, I'd like to pass along my speeial thanks to Bruce Papple, chair of the Rutabaga Festi­ val, for his incredible energy, and humour in helping organize this special event. It was a pleasure and honour for me to be a part of it all. Through your support, $380 from ticket sales at the door and dozens of boxes of food were donated to Huron United Way. Peter Smith Artistic Director Blyth Festival. Walden Photography Weddings & Portraits ■ CaHHl Gary Walden 482-7675 Congratulations to the winners of the Blyth Money Tree Draw Dec. 21 Grand Prize: Christine Hallahan, Blyth 2nd Prize: Bev Blair, Blyth 3rd Prize: Diane Fetter, Belgrave Winners of gifts generously donated by the following: ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD Paul Chamney Auburn, Marldale Bromley Blyth, Joan Clark R.R.#5 Goderich, Bill Pattison Blyth, Pat Barnes Brussels. BLYTH RUTABAGA COMMITTEE Shirley Baechler Goderich, Amanda Snell Blyth, Edgar Daer Auburn, Susan Haggltt Blyth, Karen Coultes Blyth, Stephanie McDonald Blyth, Linda Elston Wingham. RADFORD GROUP Paul Kerr Blyth, Evelyn Caldwell R.R. #3 Blyth, John Benjamins Blyth, Bev Walker Blyth, Judy Lee Walton, Eleanor Webb Brampton, Audrey Thompson Londesboro, Mlckel Klaus Brussels, Pat Lucas Blyth, Glen Lenard. SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD MARKET Ron McDonald Westfield, John Rinn Blyth, Kathy McNichol Blyth, Ken Stewart Blyth. TOWNSMAN Diane Higgins Blyth, Marlon Machan Blyth, Elmer Gamache Goderich, Gary Schalen Harriston, Gordon McKellar London. If you haven’t received your gift, you can pick it up at The Citizen Office, Blyth. Thank you to everyone who participated.