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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-08-18, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011. PAGE 3. Cty. Rd. 25 BlythCarlow Cty. Rd. 15 G o d e r i c h B e n m i l l e r Hwy. #8 Londesborough Clinton H w y . # 4 Greyhaven Gardens N W E Open 7 Days a Week: Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday 9 am - 2 pm Blow Out Sale! 50%OFF Located 500 yds. west of Londesborough on County Road 15 519-523-9781 Trees and Shrubs 25%OFF All Perennials Hydrangea and Rose of Sharon Special $18.00 After you are dead? (J.R. Miller, “Devotional Hours with the Bible”) Did you ever sit down quietly and seriously consider where you will be, and what you will be —after you are dead? “It is appointed for people to die once — and after that, to face judgment.” Hebrews 9:27 “Then the King will say to those on His right: Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world!” Matthew 25:34 “Then He will also say to those on the left: Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the Devil and his angels!” Matthew 25:41 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Smiles and slams Laura Stewart of Brantford, left, and Sylvia Blake from Scotland, Ontario were all smiles as they slammed their clay on the work table to help get the air bubbles out of it during a lesson on pottery at Davara Studios in Blyth. Stewart and Blake were in town as exhibitors at the Normoska Auto Show at the Blyth Campgrounds. (Denny Scott photo) Event set to raise funds forwater systems in AfricaUshering worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Aug. 14 were Lavern Clark and Terry Richmond. Floyd Herman was music director. Rev. Gary Clark drew everyone’s attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Special attention was paid to the Waterfest to raise money for water in Africa. There will be water balloon toss, water tag and lots of fun for the whole family. This is being held at the Blyth Lions Park on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 5 - 8 p.m. Hot dogs will be available. The ladies are starting to make pies for the fall. Call Joann at 519- 523-9274 if you wish to order. The call to worship, “Holy Spirit, Come” was sung followed by the Prayer of Approach. The first hymn, “Morning Has Broken” was sung. The scripture reading was from Psalm 67 with the congregation singing the refrain “Your Word is a Lamp for my feet and Light for my Path.” Rev. Clark had a pitch fork which signified all the hard work that went into bring in the harvest of years gone by. We have seen many changes from the pitch fork to the big round balers but we still need the same hay to feed the livestock. From the hard work and many hands to gather the hay to one person baling the hay. Some things change but others stay the same. Aaron’s Blessing which is part of the scriptures changed from Bless You to Bless Us. God doesn’t bless just one of us but all of us. Our bodies change but God blesses us just the same. God has no east or west and north or south. He blesses us all the same. Society draws lines as to who is right and who is wrong. The scriptures gives us the invitation to Praise God for He blesses us all the same. The choir anthem was “Count Your Blessings” created by two Americans but it was well received in England as a hymn. The offering was received followed by the offertory response, “Praise God from Whom All Blessing”, the prayer of dedication, the prayers for the world, silent prayers and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, “We Praise You, Creator” was followed by the commissioning, benediction and the Amen response. Everyone was invited for coffee and treats and a time of fellowship. NEWS FROM BLYTH Sympathies extended to local family Sympathy is extended to Brenda Brooks and family on the sudden death of her brother Wayne Kennedy and to the family of Florence Nesbitt who passed away this past week. Happy belated birthday to Lorna Whitmore who celebrated on Aug. 9 and happy anniversary to Scott and Sal (Colleen) Bromley who celebrate on Aug. 19 Many members of the Richmod clan travelled to London on Sunday, Aug. 14 to their annual picnic hosted by Kay and Al Appleby. Don Richmond was a special guest of honour travelling from Cypress River, Manitoba. Others attending were Joye and Murray Kane of Fullarton; Bodie and Ollie Craig, Kim and Mark Hornyak of Strathroy; Barb MacDonald of Goderich; Greta and Ross Hynmiller of Kitchener; John and Sheila Nixon, Belgrave; Bruce and Ula Richmond, Wingham; Sherry Richmond, Windsor; Karen Richmond, Keith and Olwen Richmond, Deb, Fred, Jon and Quinton Hakkers and myself, all of Blyth. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Blyth Lions recognized with engraved stones, trees at park Blyth Lions members Gord Jenkins and Charlie Shaw recently celebrated milestones in their time as Blyth Lions and their fellow members commemorated the event with trees and engraved stones in Blyth’s Lion Park. Jenkins, who became a Lion in late 1969, said the tribute was fitting because a lot of the work he has done with the Lions has been to build up the park. “We’ve done a lot of work on that park over the years,” he said. “We definitely want people to use it. Jenkins moved to Blyth in 1969 and had a friend convince him to go to a meeting. “[The Lions] talked me into becoming a member and I’ve never been sorry,” he said. Jenkins said that many of his fondest memories are those of working in the community and running fundraisers like the Lions booth at the Annual Pioneer Threshers and Hobby Reunion. “I’ve done the booth at the Threshers reunion every year since I’ve been involved,” he said. “Now, though, they tell me that after 40 years, I can let some of the younger guys take over.” Jenkins, who until he retired five years ago, was a carpenter, had no idea that the trees were being planted for him and fellow Lion Charlie Shaw, who is approaching his 50th year with the Lions. A lot has changed in Jenkin’s time, including the location of the Blyth Lion’s meetings. “We used to meet at Blyth Memorial Hall, but when the communities amalgamated, it became too expensive for us,” he said. “So we began meeting at our current club house.” Charlie Shaw said both he and Jenkins were surprised by their trees. “Gord and I were pretty shocked when they unveiled the trees and the engraved stones,” Shaw said. “You could have knocked us over with a feather.” Shaw, who was one of the first Lions to initiate the Youth Exchange Program, was recognized for his 50 years as part of the Blyth Lions and has a similar story to Jenkins regarding how he got involved with the group. “I had just moved to Blyth,” he said. “It was a good way to meet people.” Shaw said that the more involved he became the group, the more he Blyth Area Farmers' Market Every Saturday 1:00 - 4:30 pm until September 3 Fresh fruits & vegetables, home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, maple syrup, meat products Corner of Queen & Dinsley Streets By Denny Scott The Citizen Continued on page 22