HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-07-09, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009. PAGE 3.
Sympathy is extended to Mary and
Henry Rouw and family on the death
of Mary’s mother this weekend.
Happy belated birthday to Eileen
Barrie of Goderich who celebrated
on July 3.
Many relatives, friends and
neighbours both old and new
gathered at the Londesborough Hall
on Saturday, July 4 to help Roy
Young celebrate his 80th birthday. A
good time was had by all and
everyone enjoyed a pork and turkey
supper.Happy birthday to Brenda Brookswho celebrates her birthday on July7.Happy birthday to Nicole Kerr andTodd MacDonald who celebrate onJuly 8, to Sally deBoer whocelebrates on July 9, to Lorna Fraserand Avon Corneil who celebrate onJuly 11, to Cheryl Cronin who
celebrates on July 12 and to Joan
Chalmers who celebrates on July 15.
Happy anniversary to Alvin and
Corrie Wallace who celebrate on
July 10.
Happy anniversary to Ed and
Nancy Daer of Wingham who
celebrate on July 10.
Bodie Craig has been transferred
to Parkwood Hospital in London for
rehabilitation.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, July 5 were Mary Lou
Stewart and her daughter Bonnie.
Ushering were Cliff Snell, DavidOnn, Terry Richmond and LavernClark.The gospel reading was Mark 6: 1-13 and the hymn, Rejoice, the Lordis King was followed by thechildren’s story.Rev. Gary Clark showed thechildren a sign that had been sent tothe church about making sure you
wash your hands often. He then
asked them if they noticed signs
around the church. He explained to
them that sometimes people don’t
understand what a sign means so
they should ask.
He asked the children what sign
meant the most to them. One answer
was, I Love You, shown by a hug.
The choir sang the anthem,
Consolation, a four-part anthem
Margaret Kai had been working on
with the choir.
Rev. Clark’s message to the adults
was, Under Construction. At this
time of year people often see signsthat say, Men Working. They alwaysgrumble when there is a pothole inthe road then grumble when the menare trying to repair it because itslows them down. People must beready to meet surprises that comealong.The next hymn, Lord Speak to Mewas followed by the offering and the
offertory prayer, the prayers of
community and the singing of The
Lord’s Prayer.
The last hymn, We Shall Go Out
with Hope, was followed by the
commissioning and benediction and
the singing of a song written by
Cheryl Cronin which was a tribute to
Margaret Kai for 51 years of service
to Blyth United.
Lavern Clark, chairman of the
official board presented Margaret
with a gift from the congregation.
The Blyth Festival play Another
Season’s Promise was a hit in Tokyo,
according to the play’s
translator.
Toyoshi Yoshihara, known
simply as Yoshi to many in the
Blyth community from his visits
here, recently returned from Japan
where he attended productions
of no less than three Canadian
plays that he had translated into
Japanese.
The retired Japanese-Canadian
businessman from Vancouver has
helped introduce Canadian theatre to
Japanese audiences, including, most
famous locally, Anne Chislett’s The
Tomorrow Box.
Another Season’s Promise was
produced by Mingei (People’s Arts
Theatre) one of the three most
influential theatre companies in
Japan, according to Yoshihara, with
60 years’ history.
First performed to sold-out
audiences at Blyth in 1986 before
returning in 1987 prior to going on a
national tour,
Another Season’s Promise tells of
a Huron County family trying to deal
with the farm economic crisis of the
mid-1980s, brought on by high
interest rates and depressed
prices.
Tokyo newspaper reviews were
all favourable, according to
Yoshihara.
“Most of the reviewers were
amazed at how current the play
is in spite of the fact that it was
written 26 years ago. They
unanimously said that the global
economic crises makes the play so
relevant and contemporary even
today.”
The play opened with a
sold-out performance at the 450-
seat Kinokuniya Southern
Theatre, Shinjuku, Tokyo on
May 21 and played to 85 per
cent attendance until selling
out its final performance on June
1.
It’s a hit!
The Mingei Theatre Production of the Blyth Festival play Another Season’s Promise won
favourable reviews and a strong audience in Tokyo recently. Cast members include (left to
right) Tami Wakasugi as Jane Noonan; Kimiko Higishi as great grandma Purvis; Sadao
Mizutani as Ken Purvis; Teruo Takeuchi as Robert Purvis and Fumi Kashiyama as Helen
Purvis. (Courtesy photo)
July 27 - 31
9 am - 12 noon
at Blyth Christian
Reformed Church
Blyth Community Gospel Light
Vacation Bible School
Completed JK - Gr. 6
Where kids
build their
lives on the
rock: Jesus!
• Bible Stories
• Crafts
• Skits
• Games
• Songs
Contact:
Lorna Fraser 519-523-9687
Ella Ives 519-523-9514
NOW OPEN
Drop by and see Judy for all your quilting supplies.
Custom-made quilts and potteries.
Custom long-arm sewing.
408 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-9515
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk
BLYTH AREA FARMERS’ MARKET
every Saturday
1:00 to 4:30 pm
until September 12
Featuring Blyth CRC
Golden Age Circle on July 11
Proceeds to Mission Projects
(S.H.A.R.E.)
Fresh fruits and vegetables,
home baking, jams, jellies,
pickles, maple syrup, meat
products, wool and woollen
products, sheepskins.
MEET THE VENDOR
Marg Steele of Steele Wool Farm is one
of the original vendors at the Blyth Area
Farmers’ Market selling everything to do
with sheep: beautiful wool from her farm’s
sheep, knitted products, lambskins and
frozen lamb. The market has become an
important part of her marketing strategy.
Corner of Queen & Dinsley Streets
Call 519-523-4792 or 519-523-9636 to enquire about being a vendor.
Construction
Ph.:519-523-9354
Cell:519-525-8615
Custom
5" seamless eavestrough
in aluminum or steel
N e w
83189 Scott Line, Blyth
519-523-9456
Jack & Sylvia Nonkes
July hours:
OPEN 9-5 daily
Closed Sundays
Spring Breezes
greenhouses
The SALE continues,
1/2 price on everything
in the greenhouses
A great selection of healthy, beautiful,
Annuals - Perennials - Baskets - Mixed Pots
Shrubs and Veggies
Hooray!
Blyth play a hit in Tokyo