HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-09-18, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. PAGE 3.
The sixth annual Remembrance
and Dedication Service will be held
at the Blyth Greenway Memory
Garden, Drummond Street East in
Blyth on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m.
The suggestion of a
Memorial/Celebration Forest was
brought to the attention of the
Communities in Bloom Committee
approximately seven years ago. The
suggestion was to take some land
that was currently scrub, and plant
trees and perennials in memory of
local people who have passed away,
special anniversaries, etc.
The service is held each year to
help people deal with their loss, and
to remind them that memories live
on. The garden provides a way for
people to be closer to nature, to
reflect upon and enjoy the beautiful
scenery of the Blyth Greenway.
The Foundation will create,
cultivate and enhance all aspects of
conservation, helping to provide
present and future generations with a
safe and healthy environment.
As the Memory Garden survives
totally on donations, the donation
cards are available at Falconer
Funeral Homes in Clinton and Blyth,
or by contacting Bev Elliott at 519-
523-4323 for more information. All
donations are greatly appreciated
and are tax deductible.
“One generation plants a tree or a
flower, so the next can enjoy the
shade or beauty. A tree and perennial
program like this is important to the
community and reminds them that
harmony with the land is like
harmony with a friend. Planting
trees and perennials is a permanent
way to recognize a loved one and at
the same time give back to the
earth,” said Elliott.
To find the Blyth Greenway
Memory Gardens, turn east on
Drummond Street at Scrimgeour’s
Food Market and travel to the end of
the street.
Bring a lawn chair to the service.
Refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome.
The Swinging Seniors meeting is
on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at noon
with a potluck lunch in Memorial
Hall. Cards will follow the
lunch.
There will be a special collection
for Coffee Break for Alzheimers. All
seniors are welcome.
Congratulations to Jim and Elsie
Walsh on their 60th wedding
anniversary and also happy birthday
to Jim who celebrated his birthday
on Sept. 14.
Happy anniversary to Jeff and
Shanann Josling who celebrate on
Sept. 16.
Happy birthday to Larry Badley
who celebrates Sept. 20.
We are glad to hear that Emily
Phillips is home after knee
surgery in Owen Sound. We wish her
a speedy recovery.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, Sept. 14 was Mary
Lou Stewart. Ushering were
Hope Button, Brenda Brooks,
Lori Brooks and Nicole Kerr.
Guest organist was Lynda
McGregor.
The UCW meeting is on Sept. 25
at 2 p.m.
The choir sang a new hymn.
The call to worship and the prayer
of approach were followed by the
scripture, Matthew 3: 1-12.
The children were asked to
come to the front of the
church for their story time.
Rev. Gary Clark gave some of
them hats and asked them
if they knew what job a person
with that kind of hat would be
doing. We know a lot about a
person by the clothes they wear, he
said.
The scripture reading was from
Jeremiah 1: 1-10 followed by thehymn, There’s a Voice in theWilderness.Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was, You are What You Wear or Not. John the Baptist was judged to be a person from the desert because his clothing was made out of camel hide, he ate locust and honey.
The hymn, Arise Your Light
Is Come was followed by
the receiving of the offering,
the hymn, The Fruit of All
Creation and the offertory
prayer.
The choir favoured the
congregation with the anthem, LIke
a River Glorious.
The prayers of the community
were followed by the singing of The
Lord’s Prayer and the Three-fold
Amen.
The last hymn, O Worship the
King was followed by the
commissioning, benediction and the
choral blessing, Go Now in
Peace.
Everyone was invited downstairs
for a potluck lunch with the
children to kick off their
beginning of the fall Sunday
school.
Safe crossing
Blyth parents can rest easier sending their children off to
school. North Huron council made the decision to hire a
crossing guard for the busy corner of King and Queen
Streets and Linda Uyl took on the duties Sept. 10. Karen
Scott and Ben Kolkman were among those who welcomed
her to the post. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
Memory Garden pays
tribute for sixth year
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A Community Bible Study
• Share questions and concerns
• Enjoy friendship and refreshments
• No previous Bible knowledge necessary
Blyth Christian Reformed Church
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
beginning Sept. 24
Opening day guest speaker:
Debbie Main from Wingham
Call Marg Steele at 519-526-7446 or
Darlene VanderVeen at 519-523-9472
for more information
Evening program
at Femmy VanAmersfoort's home
Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
beginning September 17
Please call Femmy 519-523-9457 if you are interested in
the evening program
REGISTRATION
for the 1st Blyth
Brownies (ages 6-8)
Girl Guides (ages 9-11)
Wed. Sept. 24
7-8 p.m.
at Blyth United Church
For more information call
519-523-9146
6th Annual
Remembrance and Dedication Service
at the Blyth Greenway
Memory Garden
Drummond St. E., Blyth
Sunday, September 21
2:00 p.m.
Special tribute to Constable David Mounsey
Please bring a lawn chair and join us for refreshments and fellowship
Please take this opportunity to walk the Greenway Trail
Everyone welcome
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