The Citizen, 2000-05-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000, PAGE 3.
Speaker talks of life
By Kathy Bromley
On Friday, May 5 Blyth Trinity
Anglican Church held 47 people
who attended the monthly meal host
ed by the Town and Country
Homemakers.
Extra help this month was sup
plied by Paul Johnstone of Brussels.
Guests from Seaforth Manor includ
ed Mary McDougall and Murray
Rollinson who were escorted by
Charlene Foxton.
Susan Armstrong welcomed
everyone and thanked them for
showing their support. After telling a
cute joke, she then asked the guest
speaker, Gabrielle Del Bianco to say
grace.
The mouth-watering meal, pre
pared by Millie Hoggarth, included
tender chicken breasts covered with
a tomato sauce, oven-roasted pota
toes, mixed garden vegetables,
coleslaw and all the trimmings. This
was topped off with lemon meringue
pie.
Those present celebrating birth
days for the month of May included
Rene Hulzebos, Marj McDougall,
Ted East and Bernice Anderson.
Happy Birthday was sung to all.
Compliments of Isabel and Bill
Craig were four beautiful geranium
plants donated for door prizes.
Winners included Mr. Hulzebos,
Kathy Bromley, Ted East and Jean
Nethery.
This month the 50/50 draw
amounted to $13 and was won by
Murray Rollinson of Seaforth.
Susan Armstrong then introduced
the guest speaker, Mr. Del Bianco of
Auburn. His presentation was noth
ing short of inspiring, centering
around simplicity of life in general.
He stressed that personal stones are
not just stories, but rather, “words of
wisdom”. It is something inside of
people that keeps them going, not
the outer surface. “We are to enjoy
life for each and every moment
while we can,” he said.
A comical joke was told about a
senior couple who were out on the
porch sitting in the swing. She said:
“Remember when we used to sit.
close?” So, he moved over beside
her.
“Do you recall honey how you
used to put your arm around me?”
So, he automatically put his arm
around her.
“Remember when you used to nib
ble on my neck?” He then got up off
the swing and proceeded to leave.
Shocked, she asked “Where are you
going?”
He replied “To get my teeth!” Mr.
Del Bianco is currently writing a
book on stories in their lives that
people have shared with him. If you
have any experiences or special
events that touched your heart and
you wish to share, send it to him in
Auburn. Humorous ones are also
welcome. Mr. Del Bianco was
thanked for his presentation.
The next Diners meal will be on
June 2 and everyone is invited to
attend the Seniors’ meal.
Kathy’s Quote of the Week:
Remember these trying times will be
the “good old days” in just a few
years.
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Blyth council briefs
Local taxes down 1.52 %
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Bake Sale
In front of Blyth
Memorial Hall
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Blyth councillors approved the
budget for 2000 at the May 1 meet
ing.
Revenues and expenses will both
equal $649,589, which represents a
decrease of 1.52 per cent in the
municipal portion of taxes.
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The chair of the Communities in
Bloom committee will be asked to
attend the next session to discuss the
national awards ceremony in
Edmonton.***
Council declined an invitation to
provide financial assistance for the
establishment of two new soccer
fields in Hullett Twp.***
Reeve Mason Bailey and
Councillors Murray Nesbitt, Rob
Lawrie, Doug Scrimgeour and Jeff
Howson will attend a dinner hosted
by Keil Insurance Brokers.***
There were no objections to the
Blyth Lions Club making applica
tion to the LCBO for a special occa
sions permit for a beer garden at
Lions park for June 3, in conjunction
with a horseshoe tournament and
barbecue.
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Bailey and Clerk-Treasurer John
Stewart were authorized to execute
an agreement with the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority with
respect to the Total Approach
Project-Blyth Creek Watershed.***
Bills and accounts in the amount
of $963 were approved for payment.
Youth gets
1st place
at Festival
Congratulations to Dane Corneil
on three fine vocal performances at
the Midwestern Ontario Rotary
Music Festival on April 24 and 25.
In the trained vocal class, folk
song - all voices, his performance
was so well received, he was given a
commendation from the adjudicator,
James Brown, and a Scholarship
Award from the Festival.
The Festival is held in Walkerton
and attracts several facets of musical
performers.
Digging in
Scouts gave some muscle power to beautify Blyth as they
mulched trees up at the fairgrounds and arena on
Wednesday night.******
at CIBC Blyth
Friday, May 12
for refreshments &
Don ’t miss your last chance
to participate in our
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Fundraising Draw
l st prize - 18 speed bike
2nd prize ~ 2 theatre vouchers donated by Blyth Festival
3rd prize ~ $30. gift certificate donated by the Blyth Inn
Treat your mom to a
Mother's Day
Breakfast Brunch
or (Dinner Buffet
Sunday, May 14
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Breakfast Brunch
from 11:30 a.m.
Dinner Buffet
from 5 p.m.
Call 523-9381 today
for reservations
Queen St., Blyth
Bottle Drive
Door to door in
Auburn, Blyth
& Londesboro
9 a.m. - 12 noon*
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Hot Dogs & Pop
for sale in the parking
lot across from the
Blyth Post Office
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Proceeds to
1st Blyth Scouting
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for your special Mom
Plates and Frames from
Bradford Exchange
D. H. Ussher
Frederick Dicks and
Winston Roland
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
LARGE ITEM
PICKUP
Carter's Waste Disposal
shall conduct a pick up of
large items including
refrigerators which have
a Certificate stating CFC
Free. Items must be
placed at the curb and the
pick up shall commence
at 8:00 a.m. on the
following date.
Saturday, May 13, 2000
John Stewart, CMO
Clerk-Treasurer
Other Ideas...
Sugar & Spice Chocolates
Precious Moments
Cherished Teddies
Dreamsicles
Dolls from Ashton Drake
& Hamilton Collections
Treasured Memories
Beatrix Potter
Open Tues. - Sat. 10 ■ 5:30
110 Queen St. N.
Blyth 523-4700
Show how much you care this
Mother's
We deliver to Clinton, Brussels, Wingham, Goderich &
points in between. (Free delivery to area funeral homes
& hospitals in delivery area with $30.00 min.)
Open 6 days a week to serve you
Choose from & Outdoor Planters
& Gift Baskets
& Candles
& Fresh Flowers
& Plants & much more
Ioann's Country Flowers
Blyth 523-4440
Your all-occasion flower & gift shop