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The Citizen, 2007-05-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007. PAGE 3. Sympathy is extended to the family of Ken Jackson who passed away April 27. We are glad to hear that Kathy Abell-Rinn is home from the hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Sorry to hear that Betsy (Betty) Elliott is a patient in Clinton hospital. Happy birthday to Merv Ritchie, who celebrates on May 15. Happy birthday to Les Caldwell who celebrates May 16. The results of the last euchre for the season with nine tables playing are: high lady, Dorothy Carter, 83; high man, Joann MacDonald, 80; lone hands, Marie Glousher, six; Hugh Cook, five; low lady, Jean Nethery, 28; low man, Laura Mae Chamney, 33; door prize, Betty Archambault and share-the-wealth winners, Marie Glousher, Doug Cartwright, Bernice McClinchey and Bill Craig. See you in the fall. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on May 6 were Terry Richmond and Brenda Brooks. Ushering were Karen Glousher, Emily Phillips, Terry Richmond and Brenda Brooks. Guest organist was Lynda McGregor. Cheryl Cronin led a hymn-sing before the service. Emily Phillips spoke about a new youth minister who is being hired in the Huron- Perth Presbytery. Quinton Hakkers, Candise Abell- Rinn, Bryce and Brett Glousher passed lunch bags through the congregation to collect pocket change to help offset the church’s Presbytery fee for each member of the congregation. Guest speaker, Ethel Miner-Clare welcomed everyone to church. The Call to Worship was repeated responsively. The first hymn was Morning has Broken. This was followed by the Opening Prayer, Prayer of Confession repeated in unison and the words of Assurance. The choir sang an anthem Because He Lives. The children’s hymn was I was There to Hear Your Borning Cry. The children came to the front of the church during the second verse. Rev. Miner-Clare asked them if they knew what the baptism font was for. She explained that there were three babies to be baptized that day and she would ask them after the babies were baptized if they would promise to welcome the babies to Sunday school when they were old enough to attend. The children sat on the steps at the front of the church during the baptism. Barb Richmond introduced the babies Alana Olivia Grace, daughter of Heather and Tyler Stewart; Christine Marie, daughter of Andrea and Mark Hoba and Kaeden Leigh James, son of Pam and Todd MacDonald. The remaining verses of the previous hymn were sung and the children went down to Sunday school. The scripture readings were from Revelation 21: 1-6 and John 13: 31- 35. Rev. Miner-Clare’s message to the adults was We Have Promised. She spoke about the promises that the congregation had made to the babies and parents, to help support them and to be there for them in the good times and bad times. “We need to love one another and be able to listen and forgive others,” she said. She related a story of a little girl who said she didn’t remember her baptism and her mother told her to ask Mrs. Brown in the choir because she was there. Mrs. Brown told the little girl all about her baptism and this is what Christians can do if they are asked by someone about their baptism. Huron OPP continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Harriston Road (Hwy. 87) between the villages of Gorrie and Wroxeter on April 14. Investigation by OPP Technical Collision Investigators has revealed that 16-year-old Travis Sturgeon was struck and killed by a vehicle on Harriston Road sometime before 3:30 a.m. OPP are pleading with the suspect to come forward. Investigators are confident that the suspect driver would have felt or at the very least, heard a noise when the victim was struck. “We hope that the suspect will listen to his/her conscience and come forward,” said Const. Jeff Walraven. Police continue to work with community partners at local garages and body shops to determine if the suspect is in the process of trying to fix the vehicle. There would likely have been damage to the front portion and hood area of the vehicle and possibly the windshield. Police urge any member of the public to come forward with information immediately in order to continue with the investigation. They can contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS. OPPseekhelp to find suspect Darryl and Lynn Chalmers are going to need a new room at their house to hold the trophies their children are bringing home. Daughters, MacKenzie and Logan recently took part in the Bedazzled dance competition at London’s Centennial Hall and came away with several awards. Logan placed first overall in acro- gymnastics for competitors six and under. She also captured first overall with her open solo, Save the Last Dance, in the six and seven-year-old category. Her older sister placed second overall in musical theatre and third overall in jazz for nine year olds. Logan and MacKenzie placed first overall for their musical theatre duet and were awarded with plaques and scholarships totalling $150. MacKenzie has been dancing for almost seven years, while Logan has been dancing for close to four years. The girls take lessons at Jo Read School of Dance in Centralia and London. Sister Sadie has also been adding to the family’s trophy cabinet. She has been studying voice for three years competed in the 26th annual Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival in Walkerton,finishing first in musical theatre. She sang Gee, I’m Glad from Anne of Green Gables and was awarded a mark of 90. Sadie was also chosen by the adjudicator to perform at the highlights concert held at the high school in Walkerton on Saturday. There she was awarded a $50 scholarship. Sadie’s voice teacher is Suzanne MacVicar of Auburn. Winners The Chalmers girls in Blyth have enjoyed much success in competitions of late. From left: Logan, MacKenzie and Sadie proudly display their awards and certificates. (Vicky Bremner photo) By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH 422 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4303 We are donating a portion of our “Cook At Home Pizza” sales to the Blyth Youth Park for the month of May Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule Monday, May 14 Committee of the Whole 7:00 pm at Belgrave Arena Tuesday, May 22 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Monday, June 4 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Monday, June 11 Committee of the Whole 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Monday, June 18 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 pm - Council Chambers All Council & Committee Meetings are open to the Public Kriss Snell CAO/Clerk Township of North Huron 274 Josephine Street Wingham, ON. www.townofnorthhuron.ca Phone 519-357-3550 MMee TTiimmee Rejuvenation of the body mind and spirit Reiki Master Hot stone healing therapy Call Kathy Huether For Appointment: 519-523-4716 Local girls keep on winning CCllaassssiiffiieedd aaddvveerrttiisseemmeennttss ppuubblliisshheedd iinn TThhee CCiittiizzeenn aarree nnooww aavvaaiillaabbllee oonn oouurr wweebbssiittee aatt wwwwww..nnoorrtthhhhuurroonn..oonn..ccaa Now Open In Blyth 414 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4299 Featuring home décor, candles, quilts, prints, frames, garden décor & much more Be sure to pick up your Mother’s Day gift! 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