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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-04, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008. PAGE 3. Quite a contribution The Blyth Lions Club made a substantial contribution of more than $7,000 to the Blyth Fire Department for the Emergency Services Training Centre. From left: Ernie Phillips, deputy fire chief Bill Burkholder, Frank Hallahan, Tom Cronin, Bev Blair, Mark Nesbit, Mike McDonald and Charlie Shaw. (Vicky Bremner photo) Happy birthday to Thelma Manning of Blyth who celebrates on Dec. 2. Happy birthday to Sheila Rintoul of Wingham who celebrates Dec. 3. Happy birthday to Jamie Craig of Atwood who celebrates on Dec. 5 and also to Jon Hakkers of Blyth who celebrates on Dec. 6. Happy birthday to Barb Howson who celebrates on Dec. 9. Euchre results from Nov. 24 are: high lady, Mae Ritchie, 75; high man, Doug Cartwright and Lawrence Plaetzer tied with 69; ladies’ lone hands, Helen Lee and June Patterson, tied with two; men’s lone hands, Gordon Gross, four; low lady, Jean Plaetzer, 47; low man, Jack Lee and Geraldine Dale, tied with 49. The door prize went to Sheron Stadelmann and share the wealth went to Bernice Gross, Mac Brooks and Gordon Gross. Due to the bad weather there were only 5 1/2 tables of players. The next euchre will be Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Nov. 30 were Barb andTerry Richmond. Ushering wereBrenda and Lori Brooks, TerryRichmond and Rob Mason.Margaret Kai was organist. Rev. Gary Clark welcomedeveryone to church on the FirstSunday of Advent. Deb, Jon andQuinton lit the Advent candle ofhope. The congregation and the choir sang the first verse of Hope is a Star while one of the Sunday school members Rory Bromley, carried the star to the front of the church. The gospel lesson was Isaiah 2: 1- 5. The children were invited to the front of the church. Rev. Clark had three kinds of flashlights in his hands. One was a little light with a flasher on it, one was to be worn on the head and one was a lantern type. He asked the children holding the lights to shine them in one spot. This made a bigger light but would not be seen by the whole world, he said. Isaiah said the light shining within one’s self could be seen. The hymn, O Come, O Come Emmanuel was sung with the children joining in the chorus. Following a prayer the children went downstairs for their time of worship and fellowship. The second gospel reading, read by Brenda Brooks, was Luke 1: 68- 79. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was, The World is Waiting and So Are We. Jesus shows people how to lift up to God. The candle of hope is one way. Uniforms for the pen pals ofthe Sunday School are being givenso they will be able to go to school.In Uganda if you do not have auniform you can’t go to school. Thecongregation is also helping provideBikes for Humanity. Jesus had Hope because He waschanging the world. We must haveHope so our world will have peace, said Rev. Clark. The second hymn, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus was sung. BLYTH SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER On Wednesday, Nov. 26, the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary plus helpers, catered to a wonderful traditional Christmas dinner – turkey and all the trimmings. Christmas pudding or pie completed the meal. Forty-eight people from Blyth and vicinity enjoyed the food and fellowship. Shirley Nicholson, president welcomed everyone. Happy birthday was sung for those with November birthdays – Hebo and Margaret Siertsema and Rev. Gary Clark, the guest speaker. Edgar and Rilke Daer’s wedding anniversary was noted too. Rev. Clark, the new minister at the United Church, spoke briefly about the history of carols. He got everyone involved with a challenging Christmas carol quiz. Lots of laughter and even some singing was heard as groups worked on the solutions. Once they were known, Gary took up his guitar and led in the singing of those carols. Vera Hesselwood presented Gary with a poinsettia. The auxiliary and a wee helperdistributed a gift to each person.This too is a tradition of thisgathering that the group appreciates.The meeting concluded withreadings by Lawrence Plaetzer andShirley Nicholson. Shirley toldabout a class that had been asked tolist the seven modern wonders of theworld. Most children listed amazing buildings around the world. One little girl was slow to hand in her paper because, she said, she could think of so many, she didn’t know which seven to pick. When encouraged she listed what she had written: “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are: to touch, to taste, to see, to hear, to feel, to laugh, to love. Shirley went on to say that everyday ordinary things are truly wondrous and what people need is a gentle daily reminder that the most precious things: family, faith, love, good health and friends are in front of them. With that thought, she wished everyone a Merry Christmas. The positive atmosphere of the season prevailed even when the meeting ended as people continued to visit with one another. A vote of thanks is due to the people who work so hard to make this event such a success for the seniors of this village each year. The club will not meet in December. BBLLYYTTHH PPRRIINNTTIINNGG IINNCC.. BLYTH 523-9211 PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS • Colour • Business Printing Forms • Posters • Brochures • Letterheads • Flyers • Envelopes • Carbonless • Business Forms Cards • Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL! ATTENTION: STUDENTS The Blyth Lions Club is participating in the Lions Club International Youth Exchange Program. If you live in the Blyth area, aged 17 to 20 and are interested in being an exchange student, then please contact: Lion Bev Blair 519-523-4964 or any Blyth Lion Deadline December 31, 2008 Public MeeƟ ng December 11 7:00 PM - Blyth Public School This is the second oĸ cial meeƟ ng of the Central East North Huron AccommodaƟ on Review CommiƩ ee (ARC). This commiƩ ee is reviewing the current student accommodaƟ on at Wingham Public School, Turnberry Central Public School, East Wawanosh Public School, Blyth Public School and HulleƩ Central Public School. All meeƟ ngs are open to the public. Requests for delegaƟ ons to the ARC can be made by calling the number below or through the website at www.yourschools.ca. Central East North Huron AccommodaƟ on Review CommiƩ ee For more informaƟ on call 519-527-0111 ext 106 or visit our website. www.yourschools.caCHUCK REID Director of Education MEG WESTLEY Chair 1st Blyth Scouting will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank on Tuesday, December 9 in the evening in the village of Blyth. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. NEWS FROM BLYTH By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen