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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-02-14, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1990. PAGE 3. They're off! And they’re off, as the racing cars speed down the straightway in a Cubcar meet between Cubs of the Blyth and Clinton packs in Blyth Feb. 6. TheCubs build the racers themselves each year and hold racing meets. ‘Love’ theme of Blyth service A love theme portrayed by garlands of hearts made by Sunday School members decorated Blyth United Church on Sunday, Feb. 11. It was the third Family Sunday of the year and a large congregation attended, greeted at the door by Harvey and Feme McDowell. Ush­ ers were members of the Grades 5 and 6 girls classes: Candice Mc- Nichol, Julie McNichol, Amanda Howson and Kathy Fraser. Flowers at the front of the church were from the funeral of Velma Oster and those on the piano were placed in loving memory of Winona cDougall by her family. The kmbined choirs under the direc­ tion of Phylis Boak sang the anthem entitled “The Family of God”. Lorna Fraser, Sunday School Superintendent, invited everyone to the annual Sunday School skating party on Saturday, Feb. 24 with pot luck supper to follow at the church. She also invited parents to a puppet show on Feb. 25 at regular Sunday School time. The Sunday School teachers and their classes then formed a large circle in the outside aisles and joined hands surrounding the con­ gregation and sang “Love One Another” accompanied by Gayle Poore on the piano. The Scripture reading was from Matthew 5 (13-16) and the sermon topic was “Engaged in Self-Giving Ministry”. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus refers to man as being “salt of the earth” and “light of the world”. Rev. Ramirez reflected on the importance of salt and light in our lives - how salt improves the taste of our food, how light helps us accomplish our work. These two components are engaged in a self-giving ministry because as they are used to enhance our lives, they lose themselves. It is the same with our lives. We are all born to a physical death yet our lives are to have more importance than the salt and light because if we use our lives for His kingdom and His church, if we are His followers in a self giving ministry, our spiritual life will go on after death. Jesus challenges us to be spiri­ tual salt and light of this world giving zest and quality to the lives around us. We are to proclaim the good news of the gospel and must be known by our deeds and actions not just by the name “Christian,” Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Rev. Ramirez concluded by say­ ing that we as parents are respon­ sible not only for the physical well being but also spiritual fullness of our children. We must be engaged in a self giving ministry. How to be a Local Hero Imagine a Canada where people make giving an important part of their lives. Where they make time in their busy day to think about how much they can really give, in time and in money. Where they don’t wait to be asked to help. Imagine the rewards of being one of those people. Be a Local Hero. A new spirit of giving J Blyth. People Marjorie McDowell and Walter Pepper had the high scores in the regular Monday night euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall Feb. 5. There were 12 tables in play. Low scores were recorded by Ida Procter and Margaret Nesbit. Al­ berta Stevens and Graeme Mc­ Dowell had the most lone hands. The special prize was won by Bernice McClinchey. At the lost heir card party at Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, Mary Holland and Harry Crich had the high scores. Mabel Riley and Arnold Cook had the low scores. Ruth Shiel won the special prize. There were seven tables in 2 Blyth area men in accident Two Blyth area men were involv­ ed in a minor accident late last Tuesday afternoon in the village. Anthony Martin, 19, of RR 3, Blyth was travelling north on Queen St. at a speed of 45 kilometres, according to an OPP spokesperson, when he collided with a vehicle driven by Lloyd Barth, 80, also of RR 3, Blyth. Police state that the incident occurred when Mr. Barth attempt­ ed to turn right onto Queen Street off Dinsley Street and was struck by Mr. Martin when Mr. Barth failed to yield. Neither driver was injured and the vehicles sustained only moder­ ate damage, the police report says. LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLIES - BLYTH 523-9305 play. A frequent Blyth visitor Gertrude (Gary) McCall Collins was recently featured in a newspaper article in the Guelph Mercury as one of the contributors to the “Puslinch Pio­ neer” a 16-page newsletter to keep area residents up to date on the happenings of their township. Mrs. Collins, a co-editor, says that squeezed among Cambridge, Guelph and Kitchener- Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo, For your "golden" years! Enjoy relaxed, carefree retirement at Maplehill Village in Clinton Book before Feb. 28 for 1990 possession! Quality accommodation in a park-like setting all the comforts of home with none of the worries MAPLE HILL RETIREMENT VILLAGE Operating as a non-profit foundation on a life-lease basis For free information contact: Jim Fitzgerald. Community Co-ordinator. Box 1018, Clinton (519) 482-3890 NOTICE The Hullett Township Council will be holding a PUBLIC MEETING To discuss the survey previously circulated regarding the Londesboro Community Hall. DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 1990. TIME: 8 P.M. AT: Londesboro Community Hall. Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Hullett. FIX-UP ’N SAVE OUR ENTIRE SELECTION OF IBST0“ Panelling I □ off ALL IN-STOCK Carpet & Hard Surface Flooring ( Hurry for < Best Selection Sale ends Feb. 17, 1990 the township could quickly lose its rural roots and the group is working to try to keep its commun­ ity alive. Mrs. Collins is a third cousin of Jim McCall and Melda McElroy of Blyth and attends the McCall reunion held in Blyth each year. As a young girl she spent a few weeks each summer with her aunt, Mrs. Mabel Gibson in the house now owned by Bruce Brown on Dinsley St., East.