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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-06-14, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2007. PAGE 3. Happy 80th birthday to Dan McInnes who will celebrate June 16. Happy birthday to Emily Phillips who celebrates on June 16. Happy birthday to Karen Glousher and Jim Taylor who celebrate on June 20. Marion Young and Stan Glousher are patients in Wingham and District Hospital. We wish them speedy recoveries. Many people attended the annual Decoration Day service at Blyth United Cemetery under the leadership of Pastor Les Cook. Everyone was invited after the service to view the work the Legion had done to the mausoleum byinstalling new carpet with theproceeds from the offerings at theDecoration Services.Don’t forget the annual LegionAuxiliary penny sale from June 13 -16. This year they will be celebrating30 years with some special prizes.One of which will be a draw for anairplane ride donated by Mike Scott. Join them Saturday for a barbecue starting at 11 a.m. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, June 10 were Emily Dunbar and Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Cliff Snell, Terry Richmond, Joann MacDonald and Lois van Vliet. Guest speaker was Rev. Gwen Nichol-Macdonald. Guest organist was Lynda MacGregor. Rev. Nichol-Macdonald wel- comed everyone to church. The Call to Worship was read responsively followed by the first hymn Let All Things Now Living, the prayer of Confession repeated in unison and the Assurance of Forgiveness.The Call to Celebration ofBaptism was repeated responsively.The children came to the front andRev. Nichol-Macdonald showedthem how 10 nails could besupported by just one nail andnothing else. She related this to God being theone nail and supporting us. Also the church is one nail supporting all the people who were being baptized that day. The baptism hymn was Out of Deep Unordered Water. The clerk of session presented the following people to be baptized: Shayna Maureen, Allison Elisabeth Ann and Jessica Patricia Marie, daughters of Heather and Greg Toll, Brinna Mary Claire, daughter of Vicky and Jerry Bremner, Cameron Alexander, son of Kathleen Day and Tom Dunbar,Destiny Faith, daughter of AmandaFidom and Joseph Topor, BrodyAndrew John, son of Crystal andMark Pawitch and Nyla Michelle,daughter of Carla and Mike Pawitch.A lighted candle and a certificateof baptism were presented to thosebaptized. The scripture reading was from Luke 7: 11-17. The choir sang an anthem, Because He Lives. Rev. Nichol-Macdonald reflected on what baptism means and how the congregation must help support the families and those who were baptized. The choir sang On the Springtime of My Years with Cheryl Cronin and Avon Corneil singing a duet. Flippin’ Sharon Thompson was out in the sun last weekend flipping pancakes at Memorial Hall for the weekend breakfast. The breakfast was scheduled in the middle of the first and second days of the Ontario Open Country Singing Contest, when Blyth was crawling with out-of-towners here for the contest. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Former Blyth resident Christopher Borgal has been recognized by the American Institute of Archictecture. Borgal received the award as part of the firm Goldsmith, Borgal & Co. Ltd., who in collaboration with KPMB Architects, worked on the National Ballet School in Toronto. Borgal had an office in Blyth, and he also used to live in the village. After working on the expansion of the Blyth Festival and the Huron County Museum he left the area in 1993. He worked on the National Gallery of Canada and various other projects in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Montreal, Chicago, Buffalo, Los Angeles and Newfoundland. Borgal’s current projects include restoration on the British Columbia Legislature Building and repairs to the National Aviation Museum. He is also a master planner for the National Agriculture Museum and has been approached by History Television as a host. Former Blyth man shines as architect ATTENTION: BUSINESS OWNERS, PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, STUDENTS Community Meeting Blyth Community Centre Wednesday, June 13 ~ 6:30 pm RSVP: Kerri Herrfort, Economic Development Officer Township of North Huron ~ 519-357-3550 Ext. 43 There are several ideas being considered which may significantly impact the community. The Blyth Idea Group will be giving a special presentation. Your presence is highly recommended. A community can do what an individual alone cannot. 83341 CURRIE LINE - RR 3 BLYTH 519-523-9407 Owner: Gaye Datema COME AND SEE US THIS SEASON FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING PLANTS If you have your own planters and want your own choice in them, bring in and pick from our large selection we have this year. We can do them together and you can take them home again that same day. Evenings only by phone appointment. We have a large selection of perennials, vegetables, geraniums, impatiens, red spikes and new grasses! Jack & Sylvia Nonkes RR #1 Auburn 83189 Scott Line Open daily Mon.-Wed 9-6; Thurs.-Sat. 9-8 519-523-9456 Great Deals This Week ❀❀Flats of marigolds - $9.99 (48 plants) ❀❀4 1/2" pot tuberous Begonia - only $1.99 ❀❀Also available - huge selection of annuals & perennials, baskets & containers FREE GIFT FOR EVERY CUSTOMER ~ June 14 ~ 21, 2007 Pick up a 4" pot of Heliotrope FREE with any purchase June 14-21, 2007 Heliotrope features sweetly scented clusters of violet blooms on vigorous plants. Heat tolerant, wonderful near decks, windows and walkways where fragrance can be enjoyed. MMee TTiimmee Rejuvenation of the body mind and spirit Reiki Master Hot stone healing therapy Call Kathy Huether For Appointment: 519-523-4716 By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH