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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-05-26, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016. PAGE 3. Penny sale set for May 25-28 at Legion The hand-off The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund (DMMF) had a big weekend on May 14-15 with the annual Run Around the Square fundraiser and the above presentation. The fund donated a defibrillator to the Blyth Legion Branch 420 in honour of the 161st Battalion of the Expeditionary Force in the First World War which was comprised mostly of young men from Huron County. The Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary each donated $250 to the fund as well. From left are: DMMF Board Member Debb Finch, DMMF founder Patrick Armstrong, Ladies Auxiliary Member Jane Smyth, Legion First Vice -President Crystal Taylor, Legion President Ric McBurney, Past -President of the Ladies Auxiliary and Legion Executive Member Janice Henry and Ladies Auxiliary President Brenda Finlayson. (Denny Scott photo) Happy birthday to Niel Edgar, Wingham, who celebrates on May 29. Winners of the May 16 euchre were: high lady, Marilyn Atkin, 80; second lady, Doris McClinchey, 75; ladies' lone hands, Alma, four; high man, Pauline McMichael, 81; second man, Joann McDonald, 72; men's lone hands, Mae Ritchie, five. The next euchre will be Monday, May 30 at 1 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Come out and enjoy the fun. Monday euchre will continue into June — June 6 and 20 before stopping for the summer. Don't forget the Blyth Legion Auxiliary Penny Sale, May 25-28. Keep these dates in mind and come out to view the penny sale items with the draws being made on Saturday, May 28 at 3 p.m. Proceeds are going FROM BLYTH to the four hospitals in our area. Camp Menesetung has new directors this year and they have planned an exciting summer of camping during July and August — each week with a fun theme. Contact the camp directors at director@campmenesetung.ca or www.campmenesetung.ca for more information. FDNH, firefighters association ready to help Fort Mac Great food, great cause The Wingham Firefighters Association held a special fundraising barbecue on Saturday to benefit Fort McMurray as it continues to battle devastating wildfires. Brian Garnet of Blyth, right, was on hand to do much of the cooking, assisted by local firefighters, including Trevor Hickey. (Vicky Bremner photo) #1 And We Still Try Harder Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community -Owned Since 1985 • Natural Mulch • Screened Topsoil • Regular Topsoil (call ahead to make arrangements) `>' Delivery % Availabl€ • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Loading & Hauling •: I.. i .• c. .in CONSTRUCTION LTD. Give us a call 519-887-9061 Fax 519-335-3570 R.R. 2 Bluevale You Pickup Members of the Fire Department of North Huron are doing their part to help Fort McMurray and the surrounding area as forest fires continue to ravage the Albertan community. Alongside a barbecue the Wingham Firefighters Association hosted at the Wingham fire hall on Saturday, North Huron Council approved sending two firefighters to Alberta to become part of the relief effort if necessary. Fire Chief David Sparling put forward a recommendation that two firefighters with skill specifically related to fighting fires like those plaguing Fort McMurray be deployed if necessary. The recommendation, which comes as a result of Bruce Power organizing and providing transport for the firefighters, was handled by North Huron Council during its May 16 meeting. If the firefighters are required, the estimated cost to North Huron would be the wages of the firefighter, which would max out at $5,600 ($280 per firefighter per day for seven to 10 days). Sparling reported the wages could be handled through the department's regular wage budget based on the year-to-date activity. The two firefighters come from the Blyth and Wingham hall. Mike McDowell, from the Blyth hall, has experience with fighting forest fires and Wingham firefighter Shawn McCurdy is a lumberjack by trade making the two volunteers good candidates for the program. Council approved the motion. Photo Booth Streetfest July 23 Blyth Martin's Nursery TREES FOR SALE Containers & Field Grown Trees & Shrubs EMANUEL E.M. MARTIN 42661 Orangehill Road RR #1 Wroxeter, ON NOG 2X0 1 Concession North of Wroxeter on Belmore Line • Shade Trees • Fruit Trees • Spruce, Pine, Cedar • Shrubs He puts us in our right place! (J. C. Ryle, "Having the Spirit") "When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment" (John 16:8) All who have the Spirit are convinced by Him of sin. He alone can open a man's eyes to the real extent of his guilt and corruption before God. He always does this when He comes into the soul. He puts us in our right place! He shows us the vileness of our own hearts, and makes us cry with the publican, "God be merciful to me a sinner!" He pulls down those proud, self- righteous, self-justifying notions with which we are all bom--and makes us feel as we ought to feel -"I am a sinful man, and I deserve to be in hell!" Sin is no more pleasant to those who are taught by the Spirit. It is their sorrow when tempted by it. It is their shame when they are overtaken by it. Their desire is to be free from it altogether. Their happiest times are when they are enabled to walk most closely with God. Their saddest times are when they are furthest off from Him. 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