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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-11-25, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2010. PAGE 3. Something’s cooking The Blyth United Church held its annual fall supper on Saturday night and Laurie Sparling and Cliff Snell were busy working away in the kitchen while diners crowded the hall, waiting to be served. The pair were preparing mashed potatoes and rutabagas. (Vicky Bremner photo) Blyth PS Happy birthday to Chad Haggitt who celebrates his birthday on Nov. 26. Sorry to hear that Gwen Papple had the misfortune to break her ankle. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope that she will be back walking at the arena soon. Sympathy is extended to Vera Hesselwood of London and family in the death of her son Kenneth this past week. Vera this is to let you know your Blyth friends are thinking of you at this time. Winners of the Nov. 15 euchre were: high lady, Berva Cartwright, 78; high man, Delores Howatt, 80; lone hands, Dorothy Carter, five and John Pollard, four; low lady, Sheron Stadelmann, 40; low man, Laura May Chamney and Len Archambault, tied with 49; door prize, Doug Cartwright; share the wealth, Len Archambault, JaneGlousher and Lillian Appleby. Thenext euchre will be Monday, Nov.29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Legion hall.The Scouts had their winter campthis past weekend. Everyoneenjoyed themselves and came home tired and cold. They were camping in a bush just off Hwy. 86. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Nov. 21 were Barb Richmond and Brenda Brooks. Ushering were Nicole Kerr, Brenda Brooks and Terry Richmond. Floyd Herman was music director. Bryce Glousher ran the power point. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to church and drew everyone’s attention to the announcements in the bulletin. Special attention went to next Sunday which is Birthday Sunday and the Stewards would be serving lunch after church. The call to worship was repeated in unison followed by the singing of the prayer hymn, “This is the Day”. The scripture reading was from Matthew 1: 1-17. The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. Rev. Clark had them line up in a row. He then passed the lighter along from one child to the next and Candice Abell-Rinn lit the ChristCandle at the front. Rev. Clarkexplained to the children that thescripture he read this morning was aline like they had made except it wasthe names of the people who camebefore Christ. When they passed the light along it was like passing knowledge along as people have done for generations. He said a prayer with them and the congregation and the children went down to Sunday School for their time of fellowship. Candice carried the Christ Candle down to Sunday School. The next hymn was “In Christ there Is No East or West.” Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was “So where are you from?” This is a question we often ask someone we have just met hoping that we might know someone from where they come from or at least the place they came from. In the scripture this morning he read a long list of names from Abraham and Sarah through the 42 generations to the time that Jesus was born. We should always be thinking of what we can do for the next generation. Matthew wants us to know that we are part of God’s dream for the world. Through the generations the people have been slaves, nomads but they always find their way back to God. Today we arepart of a river that God has plannedfor us. We stand on the shoulders ofothers and there will be others whowill stand on our shoulders.Someone might ask us where weare from. We are from a people of Hope, Compassion and Love. It is not our bloodline that is important but that we are a people of faith. We are all brothers and sisters of Christ. The choir sang an anthem, “Flying Free.” The offering was received followed by the offertory prayer. The next hymn was, “We are Pilgrims.” The prayers for the world were followed by the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” was followed by the commissioning and benediction and the choral response, “Lord We Pray.” Everyone was invited to have coffee and to stay and help decorate the church for Advent. By Carlene Bremner, Isaac Nicholson and Eric Steele The Junior Kindergarten class continued its study of transportation, concentrating on safety this week. They talked about the various signs on area roads, the colours within a traffic light and what they symbolize, along with practising many safe ways of crossing a roadway when walking or biking. The class talked about flight, gravity, balance and the universe as they discovered some of the ways airplanes and rockets take off into CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAXES DUE The final 2010 tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Friday, November 26, 2010. Interest at 1 1/4% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of November 29th, 2010 and the first day of each month thereafter. NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. Please contact the Treasury Department in regards to the various payment options available. Pre-authorized payment sign up forms are available at www.northhuron.ca or at the Town Hall. Donna White Director of Finance Township of North Huron 519-523-4355 Corner of Queen St. and Westmoreland St., Blyth David & Tamara Riach Classes Available Book Early Thank you for your support! DD AAVVAA RR AA SS TT UU DD II OO Pottery and Stained Glass Open with extended hours on December 3-4-5 Come browse through our little shop and see all the unique gift and decorating ideas for this Christmas season. Christmas Open House Fri., December 3 10 am - 8 pm Sat., December 4 10 am - 6 pm Sun., December 5 12 pm - 4 pm Gift certificates available Gift registry & custom framing Holiday Hours Mon. ~ Thurs. 10 - 5:30; Fri. nights ’til 8 pm; Sat. 10 am - 5 pm 414 Queen St., Blyth ~ 519-523-4299 398 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4276 www.mapleandmoose Supporters of www.shopinhuron.ca Proudly Canadian Unique Works of Art Gourmet Foods Gift Baskets Gift Certificates available Enter your name in our weekly Christmas draw with a $20 purchase Our store is brimming with Start your holiday shopping at home! NEWS FROM BLYTH By MarilynCraig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk ATTENTION: STUDENTS The Blyth Lions Club is participating in the Lions Club International Youth Exchange Program. If you live in Blyth area, aged 16 to 21 and are interested in being an exchange student, then please contact: Lion Bev Blair 519-523-4964 or any Blyth Lion Deadline December 31, 2010 The smallest trifles (Charles Spurgeon) “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered!” Matthew 10:29-30 It is most important for us to learn, that the smallest trifles are as much arranged by the God of Providence, as the most startling events. He who counts the stars — has also numbered the hairs of our heads. Our lives and deaths are predestined — but so, also, are our sitting down and our rising up! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Stickers Family Restaurant Auburn 519-526-7759 New Sunday Hours 7 am - 3 pm Continued on page 18