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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-02-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. PAGE 3. As I look out my window while writing this column it really does look like spring has come. But then I look at the calendar and it is only February so this must be the January thaw we missed. February is a popular month to have a birthday it seems. Happy birthday to Shirley Nicholson, Feb. 12; Bill Souch, Feb. 14; JimChalmers, George Hubbard andEvelyn Popp, Feb. 16; Frank Szusz,Feb. 17 and myself, Feb. 18.Also happy birthday to MarkHornyak of Strathroy who willcelebrate his birthday on Feb. 17.BLYTH UNITED CHURCHGreeting at Blyth United Churchon Sunday, Feb. 8, were Fred Meier and Doug Howson. Ushering were Nancy Hakkers, Earl Fyfe and Myrtle Badley. Margaret Kai was organist. The annual meeting is on Feb. 15 after Church. The UCW meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 26. Roll call is a favourite winter or Valentine memory. Also members are reminded to bring in their grocery tapes from Scrimgeour’s and Zehrs and their used stamps to give to theBible Society for new Bibles.The prayer of approach wasfollowed by the first hymn, AriseYour Light has Come. The scripturelesson was from Exodus 7: 17-36interactive with the congregation, thechoir and Ally Glousher playing thedrum.The children came to the front for their storytime. Rev. Gary Clark asked them if they listen to their parents and do what they ask the first time they ask them to do something. Most of the children answered that they didn’t listen the first time. Rev. Clark explained the scripture to the children and that it took nine times before the Egyptians let the Israelites go. The second scripture lesson was Acts 13. Rev. Clark introduced his partner Kathy Douglas, the youth minister for Huron-Perth Presbytery. If Rev. Douglas had one word for the scriptures read it would be persistent, she said. The Israelites were persistent when they roamed the desert for 40 years. In Kathy’s work as a youth minister of the Presbytery she is covering 60 churches so they have to work together and help each other out. She planned a retreat held thispast Friday night which was asuccess. It gave some of the youthwho don’t get the chance to campout in the winter a chance toexperience this. They camped at theWest Wawanosh Nature Centre.They have retreats planned forGoderich and Tavistock. In Clinton,Feb. 19 is The Joys and Woes of Gaming. This is a night for kids, parents and grandparents to come together and talk about gaming. The Canadian Cancer Society, Huron-Perth Unit, is pleased to celebrate five years of working together with Foodland and IGA and their $1 million donation to benefit the fight against cancer. Since 2004, Foodland and IGA grocery stores in Ontario have hosted Communities for a Cure – a series of community fundraising events benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society. Deemed one of the largest third party fundraising activities in Ontario for the Canadian Cancer Society, in 2008 Communities for a Cure raised $278,000 to surpass the five-year fundraising goal of $1 million. “Thanks to the ongoing and generous efforts of Foodland and IGA stores in our community, the Canadian Cancer Society is able to fund more life-saving cancer research as well as provide support to those living with cancer and their families,” says Janis Cunningham, Unit Manager. Veronica Kolkman of Monkton knows first hand the importance of raising funds for support services in Huron and Perth Counties. “When you’re dealing with cancer, getting a ride to treatment is one less thing to worry about,” says Veronica. “I am so grateful to the Canadian Cancer Society and the fundraising efforts of Foodland and IGA stores in our community for helping me get to my treatments.” In an additional effort to raise awareness, Foodland and IGA also offer the Canadian Cancer Society’s cancer information brochures at their store locations throughout Ontario. The Citizen offices will be closed on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 for The deadline for the February 19 paper will be Friday, February 13 2 pm in Brussels and 4 pm in Blyth AFTER HOURS AVAILABILITY 519-482-8389 www.cookesflorist.ca cookesflorist@cabletv.on.ca 61 Orange St., Clinton 519.482.7012 Perfect Flowers.... ...for a Perfect Day! Perfect Flowers.... ...for a Perfect Day! Make your day extra special with flowers from Cooke’s Florist. Make your day extra special with flowers from Cooke’s Florist. Hey Guys Have no fear We still deliver to Blyth daily Order today for Friday, February 13 or Saturday, February 14 delivery PANCAKEPANCAKE T F incincincincincludes:ludes:ludes:ludes:ludes: sausasausasausasausasausagggggeseseseses,,,,, saladsandsaladsandsaladsandsaladsandsaladsand desserdesserdesserdesserdessertststststs SUPPERSUPPER Tuesday, February 24 5 pm ~ 7 pm Blyth Memorial Community Hall Adults: $7.50 Children (5~12): $4.00 Preschoolers: Free Sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH From the heart Blyth Public School’s Kindergarten class was busy on Tuesday making valentines just days before Valentine’s Day. Quaid Kerr was buried in work, concentrating on cutting out the perfect heart. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Donation helps in cancer fight