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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2010-01-28, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010. PAGE 3. Sympathy is extended to the family of Wobbe Bylsma who passed away this past week. Sympathy is also extended to Maria and Elmer Sanderson and family on the passing of Maria’s father this past week. Marie Toll is a patient in the Wingham hospital. We hope she will soon be feeling better. Happy birthday to Doug Howson who celebrates on Jan. 20. Happy 85th birthday to FemmyVanAmersfoort who will celebrateon Jan. 30.Results of the Jan. 18 euchre are:high lady, Ruth Shiell, 73; high man,Jean Nethery, 78; ladies’lone hands,Marj Vere, four; men’s lone hands,tied, Bush Whittard and LeonardArchambault, two each; low lady,tie, Marie Bromley and BerniceMcClinchey, 41 and low man, Wilmer Glousher, 46. The door prize went to Bill Nethery and share the wealth went to Leonard Archambault, Bill Nethery and Isabelle Craig. There were 8 1/2 tables in play. The next euchre will be Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Jan. 24 were Joan and Lavern Clark. Ushering were Rob Mason, Terry Richmond and Lavern Clark. Floyd Herman was director ofmusic and Bryce Glousher ran thepower point. The call to worship was followedby the first hymn, Spirit of theLiving God.The children were asked to cometo the front for their story time. Rev.Gary Clark asked them if they knewwhat baggage was. He explainedwhat emotional baggage was by illustrating with sticky notes stuck to his glasses. After a few illustrations he asked them what happens. The children answered that you can’t see through the notes. This is the way people look at the world through what others say about them, he said. “Remember that God loves us just the way we are no matter what.” Everyone sang the hymn, I Know Your Light along with signing the words. Gideon Garrett helped light the candles at the front of the churchand Candice Abel carried the Christcandle.Jon Hakkers read the scriptureLuke 4: 14-21. The choir sang theanthem, What the World NeedsNow.Rev. Clark’s message to the adultswas Relationship: Setting down theBaggage. In the scriptures peopleread about Jesus being baptized and blessed by God. People with baggage often don’t want to give it up. The mission in life is to set others free. People start turning on one another when they start keeping track of things they do. This will often destroy a relationship. People often have to be told to look at themselves the way others see them. The next hymn was, Jesus Shall Reign. By Rachael Snell, Tine Verschaeve, and Marion Studhalter The Blyth Public School S/K students have been learning about 3- D shapes. They will celebrate their knowledge of spheres and cones by eating ice cream cones in math. The Grade 1/2 class made animal masks in art. They are completing a common language assessment. Now that they finished their family trees, the class will be sharing talk boxes about their ancestors. In language the Grade 2/3s are learning how to construct a proper persuasive letter. In math they are investigating measurements (mm, m, km). For science they are learning about forces. In the Grade 3/4 class, the Grade 3 students are starting to write their own Fractured Fairy Tales and the Grade 4 students are writing a mediaeval tale. For science the Grade 3s are experimenting with friction and static electricity. The Grade 4 students are experimenting with pulleys. The Grade 4/5 students had their election for the hot dog party. Jamie, who was part of the ketchup party, won the election. They will be looking at how to become a Canadian citizen. The Grade 6/7s are doing their design and science fair projects. They are also doing their writing assignments in the readers, writers workshop. They will also be starting speeches as well. The Grade 7/8s are working on their hooks for their persuasive essays. In math they have just started a new unit on patterns in algebra. Students are writing their speeches to present to the class. The intermediate girls basketball has started and there are about 15 girls trying out for the team. The practices on are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at first break. The boys team has practices on Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30 p.m. Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. Watt were away for a recertification in CPR and first aid. As many of you are aware, the Salvation Army in Clinton burned down two weeks ago in a tragic fire that claimed most of its inventory. Blyth Public and several other schools have been working on food drives, and the Blyth school has turned their drive into a contest. The class that has raised the largest dollar amount of non-perishable food will get their names placed in this article. The contest was held on Monday, Jan. 25 to Wednesday, Jan. 27. The winners will be announced next week. The Dave Mounsey Memorial Valentine’s Day Gala 5:30 p.m. ~ Cocktails 7:00 p.m. ~ Dinner - Cash Bar SPECIAL DIETARY REQUEST AVAILABLE 9:00 p.m. ~ Dance Silent Auction ~ All Evening Members $40/person Non-Members $50/person Formal Dress Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund membership@davemounsey.com 1-877-540-DMMF (3663) Saturday, February 13th, 2010 Knights of Columbus Hall, Goderich Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule February 1 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers February 8 Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers February 9 Belgrave Community Centre Board 7:00 p.m. - Belgrave Arena February 16 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers February 18 North Huron Police Services Board 7:00 p.m. - Board Room February 18 Maitland Economic Development Committee 7:00 p.m. - Blyth Community Centre Construction Ph.:519-523-9354 Cell:519-525-8615 Custom 5" seamless eavestrough in aluminum or steel N e w Winter Hours: Thurs. - Sat. ~ 10 am to 5 pm 408 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-9515 All fabric, notions, kits & books 20%OFF If you finish the bolt 40%OFF Sale ends February 13th By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH Pouring it on Elaine Fraser kept the griddle filled with pancakes for the Blyth Legion and Auxiliary breakfast on Sunday morning. (Vicky Bremner photo) Blyth PS Bear Paw Kindergarten students learn about 3-D shapes While many people are opening their hearts and wallets to the people of Haiti following the devestating earthquake that occurred Jan. 12, the country has long been a charitable cause for a local church. Now, the Blyth Community Church of God is planning a coffee house for Jan. 31 to raise funds for the Children of Haiti orphanage. Missions liaison Keith Loder said the church has been assisting the orphanage for 15 years, with many local people having made the trip to help. Loder said they learned last week that the compound, which also includes a teaching facility and hospital sustained some structural damage but all the children are fine. “One of the doctors has broken both his hands,” said Loder. “Other than that there seems to have been no injuries.” Director Phyllis Newby has reported that the compound’s hospital is inundated with people. Supplies are scarce to non-existent A team from the Church of God plans to travel to Haiti in February with medications, said Loder. “Everything we raise goes directly to the orphanage. There are no administrative charges at all.” The church is also involved in compassion programs where people can adopt a child in Haiti or Africa for a few dollars a month. The coffee shop will be held at the Blyth Community Church of God from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. All proceeds will go to the Children of Hope orphanage. Fundraiser for Haiti By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen