The Citizen, 2000-12-13, Page 3FROM BLYTH
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2000. PAGE 3,
Scouting groups make best of the season
I knew it was too good to be true!
Last week Old Man Winter returned
to our area and with him lots of
snow accumulated again. This did
not stop dedicated people though.
On Monday, Dec. 4 there were
enough people present for five
tables of euchre in Bainton’s Art
Gallery. The high lady for the
evening was Frances Clark while Al
Donaldson was the high scoring
man. Mary Turnbull and Elliot Lapp
earned the most lone hands, while
Ruth Shiell and Charlie had the low
scored for the night.
Please keep in mind that due to
the poor weather last week the
monthly Diner’s meal had been can
celled for the second time this
month. Plan to attend the Christmas
meal this Friday at noon at the Blyth
Anglican Church.
OH OH OH, let’s hope the weath
er co-operates this time.
KATHY’S QUOTE OF THE
WEEK: No one stands so tall as
Before the break for the Christmas
holiday 1st Blyth Scouting is mak
ing the best of the festive season.
On Dec. 1 there was a good
turnout for the Blyth Santa Claus
parade. Beavers and Cubs rode on
the float, while the Scouts gathered
many donations for the food bank
along the route. Enough food was
gathered to fill a canoe.
On behalf of the youth and leaders
involved the Group Committee
expressed sincere appreciation to
Grant Sparling for the use of his flat
bed trailer, to Great Western
Resources for the use of the truck, to
Allan Peel for the straw bales, and to
Gerald Hakkers for expertly and
safely driving such a valuable cargo
in the parade. It was a fun experi
ence for all those involved.
Due to stormy weather the Beaver
and Cub meetings were cancelled
Dec. 5. On Dec. 12 the Beavers
planned to tour the mam street of
Blyth to judge for themselves which
businesses have the best window
decorations.
The Cubs have already toured
downtown Blyth on an alphabet tour.
For each letter of the alphabet each
team had to find something which
started with that letter. This popular
activity always tests their observa
tion skills and demonstrates the
ingenuity of the youth.
As a group the Scouts are covering
the non-denominational require
ments for the Religion-In-Life badge
with Rev. Ernest Dow. In this way
youth from a variety of denomina
tions, and some who are not associ
ated with any particular church can
benefit.
On Dec. 12 they are planning to go
swimming at Vanastra. In the new
year the troop is planning to have a
winter camp. For those Scouts who
are planning to go to the Canadian
Jamboree in Prince Edward Island
plans are being finalized for trans
portation, and fundraising is going
well.
Because the 1st Blyth Venturers
program has a close association with
the OPP through their advisors they
have been gaining insight, and par
ticipating in new experiences associ
ated with policing. They have
already learned about identification,
finger printing, and tactical rescuing.
In the new year they are planning
to visit the Police College Training
Centre, learn about firearms safety,
and participate in a mock court ses
sion.
On Nov. 24-26 weekend, three 1st
Blyth Scouters and one Junior
Leader attended the Huron District
Woodbadge I Training Course at St.
Boniface School in Zurich.
Shari Cartwright took the
Administrative, Fred Hakkers took
Colony, and Gerald and Jesse
Hakkers took troop training. This is
not only a requirement for new lead
ers, but provides a lot of insight,
good ideas, and valuable resources
for anyone who is involved with
Scouting.
In the second major fundraiser of
the year the Beavers, Cubs, and
Scouts sold $2,424 of Trails End
Scout Popcorn. Of that $1,478.15
will be profit, to be used for
Scouting expenses at the local level.
Initial plans for Scout-Guide Week
were discussed at the Dec. 4 Group
Committee meeting. In celebration
of Lord Baden-Powell’s birthday
both Scouting and Guiding members
will attend a Church service on
Sunday, Feb. 18 and participate in a
family potluck banquet Feb. 21.
ON $3.00 THURSDAYS
Drop Into either of our offices any Thursday
with your word claaalfiod (maximum 20 words)
and pay only $3.00 (paid in advance).
That'a $1.00 off regular rates
The Citizen
when they stoop to help someone
else.
WE LIVE
because of you...
PLEASE GIVE
GENEROUSLY
NOTICE
The Blyth
Community
Christmas Pageant
scheduled for
Saturday
December 16
has been
cancelled for this
year
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special with photos...
individual, group or family
~ casual or formal
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CHRISTMAS
This year wrap up something very special
from Carol's Candies & Collectables.
or come in for
our great tasting pizza, 9
each one made from the finest, *
freshest ingredients. Choose from
the following toppings: pepperoni,
mushrooms, green peppers,
onions, bacon, olives, ham,
sausage, pineapple, hot peppers
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Thursday, Friday & Saturday
5 p.m. 'til closing
eat in or take out
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The Christmas paper
will be in the mail on
Wednesday, December 20
**Please Note: The first paper of the New Year
1 will be mailed on Thursday, January 4/01
instead of Wednesday.
will be closed from
Monday, December 18 at 2 pm
until Tuesday, January 2 at 10 am
The Blyth Office
will be closed from
Tuesday, December 19 at 5 pm
until Tuesday, January 2 at 9 am
The Citizen
will be closing for holidays
Beautiful Collector plates
& frames.
Give them a gift they'll always
cherish ..a dated piece from the
Cherished Teddies Collection by
Enesco.
Cherished
Teddies*
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The perfect gift... A series of
handcrafted cold cast porcelain
figurines based on the amazing 6
animals...the Clydesdale Collection^
Fill their stockings with Sugar &
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available in bulk or pre-packaged.
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Plus we also carry candies and nuts
Authorized
Bradford Group
dealer