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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-04-07, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016. PAGE 3. Ansley wins big at Division public speaking event Mlhayla Ansley NNVA6 IVULIC 8/QAIANO co' ' 87 The doughnut mystery Mikayla Ansley was all smiles after her speech about The Giant Doughnut (also sometimes refered to as an MRI machine) won her first place at the Royal Canadian Legion's District C public speaking competition in Fergus over the weekend. Ansley was one of three Huron County speakers to take one of the four first -place slots that allow them to proceed to the area competition in Owen Sound later this month. (Photo submitted) Blyth resident and Hullett Central Public School Grade 3 student Mikayla Ansley has high hopes for her speech about "The Giant Doughnut" after winning the District 'C' public speaking competition over the weekend. Ansley, who placed first in the Primary (Grades 1-3) competition, explained her speech, "The Giant Doughnut" contains a little bit of misdirection and she thinks that is part of what has made it successful. "The Giant Doughnut is the [Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)] machine that doctors use," she said. "I talk about my trip to the hospital to use the MRI, so it's the story of my giant doughnut. People like it because they think it's about a giant doughnut that they sell at Tim Hortons, but then they're like, `What?' and I tell them about the MRI" Ansley said she thought her experience was an interesting one to tell because people would be interested in it. "There aren't a lot of people who go through that and I don't think anyone has done a speech on it," she said. Blyth Legion getting ready for Penny Sale Happy birthday to Stephen Caldwell who celebrated April 5 and William Nesbit, April 8. What a difference a day can make. We thought spring was here, but Mother Nature had a different thought and showed us that winter can still come in April. We woke up to between five and eight inches of snow that had to be dealt with. There were five tables of players at the March 28 euchre. Winners were: high lady, Liz Smitz, 80; second, Doris McClinchey, 68; ladies' lone hands, tied, Kay Hesselwood and Coleen McMichael, three each; high man, Joann MacDonald, 80; second, Bob McMichael, 69 and men's lone hands, Randy Hugill, six. The Legion is having its monthly luncheon on Thursday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall. The menu this month is a Great Food Streetfest July 23 Blyth chicken dinner. Take-out orders are available by calling 519-523-9535. Come out and support our local Legion and enjoy the delicious food and fellowship. The Legion Auxiliary is gearing up for their Penny Sale on May 25- 28. Keep these dates in mind and come out to view the penny sale with the draws being made on Saturday, May 28 in the afternoon. Ansley won at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch level, Zone C1 level and District C level, which was held in Fergus over the weekend, and is now set for the area competition which includes students from far to the north and from the Greater Toronto Area according to District Education Chairman John Lowe of Brussels. After the area, which Ansley feels pretty confident about, she says she is going to the provincial competition which will be held in London on May 7 this year. The most recent win made Ansley feel pretty good, she said. "Each time they were announcing the winners, my heart was pounding and I couldn't keep my hands still," she said. "I was so worried and nervous." That nervousness was something she was dealing with prior to speaking as well. "I was so nervous every time I had to give my speech that I almost jumped out of my skin," she said. "My hands were shaking and I had to hold my mom's hand, but I just thought, `I can do this,' and went up and came away with first place." While the speech has earned her accolades, one of Ansley's favourite stories to tell about it is how it is helping other people. "My mom put a video of me saying my speech on Facebook," she said. `Another mom saw it and watched it and thanked me because her child was going to have an MRI scan. The speech was a heads -up for what she could expect." Ansley said that was the most important thing she wanted to tell people; they don't need to be concerned if they have a relative getting an MRI scan. "People shouldn't worry if their child is having an MRI scan," she said. "They have nothing to worry about." Ansley has participated in the public speaking competition since Grade 1, but has never moved past her classroom. This year, she decided to focus on her own experiences with the MRI and she thinks that's what gave her an edge. She was also one of three winners at the event from Huron County, which Lowe said was incredible. FROM BLYTH Austin Bieman of Belgrave took first place in the Junior (Grades 4-6) for his speech on commercials and Prerna Shah, a Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) student won the Senior (Grade 10-12) class for her speech on privacy. Clark reviewes Garden of Eden Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, April 3 were Brenda Brooks and Lavern Clark. Ushering were Nicole Kerr, Brenda Brooks and Lavern Clark. Marilyn Scott was pianist and Katie Dockstader was choir director. John Stewart ran the power point. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to church and drew everyone's attention to the printed in the announcements bulletin. The opening hymn "Spirit, Open My Heart" was sung followed by Tanner Brooks lighting the Christ Candle and the other candles on the altar table. The opening prayer was said responsively with the sign language in the response and was followed by the singing of the Lord's Prayer. Rev. Clark invited everyone to greet one another. The first scripture was from Genesis 2: 4-25, the story of creation. Rev. Clark asked the children to come to the front for their story time. He asked the children what the difference is between the Garden of Eden and our gardens today? Some of the answers were the the Garden of Eden was magical and the trees Township of North Huron HU NORT RDN Public Budget Meeting Monday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. North Huron Council Chambers For further information please contact Donna White, Director of Finance 519-357-3550 Ext. 26 www.northhuron.ca full of fruit. He asked them what animals they were afraid of? Skunks, racoons and snakes were some of the answers. In the Garden of Eden Adam and Eve were not afraid of the animals. Today we have many choices to make and we would not be who we are if we didn't have choices to make. They repeated the prayer along with the congregation and went downstairs for their time of fellowship while the congregation sang the hymn "Christ is Alive." The second scripture was from the Gospel of Luke 24: 13-25. The choir sang the anthem "This is My Father's World" with Sadie Scott singing the solo part and the choir joining in with the harmony. Rev. Clark's message to the congregation was "A Fresh Look at the Garden." There are lots of stories about the creation story. For six days God created the garden and the seventh day, He rested. In the Garden of Eden humanity was created first and then animals and plants. Just because something is there, it doesn't mean we have to use it. Fire is good, it keeps us warm and we can cook on it. Fire is bad when we get too close and get burned. Evil is the same. Good makes us feel good but evil can burn us. Good things delight us. We are who we are by the choices we make, good or bad. The power of hardship often prepares ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. In the second scripture, the two men walking along were joined by a stranger; the stranger being Jesus and He opened their eyes to have faith in God. The cross shows us we have choices and some of them may be tough choices. The next hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful" was sung followed by the receiving of the offering, the offertory response "Grant us God" the offertory prayer, prayers for the people and silent prayer was led by Lori Brooks. The last hymn "This is God's Wondrous World" was followed by the commissioning, benediction and the singing of "Go Now in Peace." Everyone was invited for coffee, treats and fellowship. Garden Art Maple 398 Queen St., Blyth Moo e� 519-523-4276 Lord, teach me to number my days! (J.R. Miller, "Life's Byways and Waysides") "Teach us to number our days aright— that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 We so number our days aright, when we give to each one as it passes, its own measure of faithfulness. Our days come to us 'one by one'. God breaks up His great years, into `little sections' for us — that we may be able to get along with our work, our burdens, and our struggles. Take the `single days' as they come to you. He who has learned this secret — has gained a heart of wisdom. Take the 'one little day', and...do all its duties faithfully; seize its opportunities; endure its trials; meet its temptations victoriously; bear its burdens; receive its blessings; miss not its privileges; do all the kindness you can; make it a beautiful day. Anyone can live 'one single day' sweetly and victoriously. Make today beautiful. Then do the same with tomorrow and with the next day — and so on, to the end of your life! Thus you will `number your days' in a way that will make each one profitable. Thus you will write on each day's page — a record of which you will not be ashamed, when it is spread before you on the judgement day. Our morning prayer each day should be, "Lord, teach me to number my days!" "As your days --so shall your strength be." Deuteronomy 33:25 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956