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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-10-10, Page 3Blyth PS News GRADE 8’S TRIP TO STRATFORD by Tina Burkholder and Kerry Hallahan On October 4, the grade 8 class of Blyth P.S. went to Stratford to see the play “Julius Caesar’’. We left the school at 7:45 a.m. and headed to Stratford. Mrs. Hulley and Mrs. Cronin were our chaper­ ones. We arrived in Stratford at 8:45 a.m. and proceeded to the Festival Theatre to go on a tour of the stage, props department, wardrobe de­ partment and the “Underworld’’ where the actors and actresses wait for their cues. We then went to the Donut Mill for a snack and then headed to the warehouse where all the costumes, props, furniture, jewellery, etc. are stored. After the tour was over, the students had the chance to try some of the costumes on. Next on the agenda was McDonald’s for lunch. fi^After lunch we headed back to 'k. Festival Theatre and went for a walk around the grounds. At 2:00 p.m. we went into the theatre, found our seats and watched the performance of “Julius Caesar”. The performance took 2*/j hours including a 15 minute intermission. We enjoyed the play very much and we would like to thank Mrs. Hulley, Mrs. Cronin and Mr. Sygrove for making it possible for us to see it. We arrived home at 5:45 p.m. tired, and sleepy but with a day to remember. RECYCLING PLANTS by Shane Burkholder and Craig Empey At the school Grade 5 and 6 students and their teachers are recycling plants. They are digging the plants up that they planted last spring and are putting them in pots so they don’t die in the winter. The Grade 5 and 6 students are watering them and taking care of them. The students will be planting them back in the flower beds in the spring. Also the grade 7 and 8’s have transplanted five white spruce to a place where they will have more room to grow. If the weather conditions are right, they will grow and add shade to the new addition. MAY WE HAVE THE ,-jk ENVELOPE PLEASE? by Courtney Sauve, Rhonda Gibbons and Kathy Fraser On September 28 some of the Blyth students started their cam­ paigns for this year’s student council election. They handed out campaign cards and hung up posters. The people who were running for President were Charla Richmond, Susannah Siegers and April Bromley. Julie McNichol and Jill Jenkins ran for Vice President. Marie Cronyn, Chad Haggitt and Kathy Fraser ran for Secretary. Courtney Sauve, Erica Clark and Joe Fraser ran for treasurer. On October 1, Blyth Public School had an assembly to start the fundraiser off and after that the 11 contestants said a few words to the students about what they plan to do in office. Back in the classrooms we had the elections. Our 90/91 school council is President - April Brom­ ley, Vice President - Julie McNi­ chol, Secretary - Chad Haggitt, and Treasurer - Erica Clark. I hope all the students at B.P.S. are happy with this years students’ council. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1990. PAGE 3. Skaters prepare for Blyth skate-a-thon On October 27, Blyth Minor Hockey, Ringette and Blyth Figure and Power Skating will throw open the arena doors for a fundraising Skate-a-Thon. Anyone who has skates is invited to participate. Pledge sheets are available at Blyth, Belgrave and Londesboro schools and the arena. The Skate-a-Thon runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are breaks every hour and a half hour for lunch. For those seven years and under the Skate-a-thon finishes at Thanksgiving celebrated at Blyth United A colourful harvest display of cattails, vegetables, fruit and autumn leaves decorated the front of Blyth United Church on Thanks­ giving Sunday, October 7. Greeting the congregation at the door were Steven and Joan Cald­ well. Rev. Gordon G. Picked, guest minister for Family Service #1 of the year, opened with the call to worship followed with prayers of invocation and confession. Hymns were “Come ye thankful people come”, “Can a Little Child Like Me” and “We Plough the Fields and Scatter”. Scripture readings were Philip- pians 4(4-20) and Luke 17 (11-19). Ushers were Brian, Bev and John Walden and Greg Toll. The senior choir’s anthem was “Canticle of Thanksgiving” accompanied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak. The following upcoming meet­ ings were noted: There will be a Sunshine Unit meeting Thursday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., a Sunday School meeting October 15 at 7:30 p.m., a meeting for Tyro (boys grades 4-6) from 7 - 8 p.m. on October 16, a meeting for Explorer girls (grades 4 - 6) on October 17 at 3:45. Junior and Senior Teen clubs will meet on October 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Last Sunday, September 30 the annual car rally was held with 10 cars participating. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion BRANCH 420 - BLYTH Poppy Chairman Lome Snell and Campaign Assistant Fran Cook would like to thank all who made the 1989 campaign the success it has been, final calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $1,911.12 earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 1990 campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last November. A special thanks to the following businesses and organizations for their continuing support: Blyth Legion Br. 420 Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Br. 420 Blyth Masonic Lodge Blyth Lions Club Blyth Christian Reformed Church Blyth Public School Blyth Girl Guides, Brownies, Boy Scouts and Pathfinders Blyth Inn Blyth Mini Mart Blyth Festival Blyth Printing Blyth Variety Blyth Vet. Clinic Blyth Construction Village of Blyth Bill McDougall Bulldozing Dave Lee Car Oiling Classic Restaurant Montgomery Upholstery G. Radford Const. Ltd. Sparling's Propane Ltd. Knights of Columbus Mortarcraft Masonary Jim Anderson Sanitation Ray Hallahan Construction Lyle Youngblut Enterprises Murray Nesbitt Backhoeing J. D. Carter Trucking Burkholder Auto Body Grand View Restaurant Webster's Clothing Manning's Building Supplies Bainton Ltd. Threshermen Watson's Livestock Ye Olde Village Store G. McKay Contracting Walsh's Corner Cafe Blyth Decorating Walsh's Barber Shop Christmas and Country Gore's Home Hardware Scrimgeour's Food Market Howson's Mills Chauncey's Dressing Room Only Blu-Mers Wilson's Health and Gift Centre L. Tasker Village Restaurant Green Gallery Radford Auto Parts Al Finch - Dempster's Baked Goods Londesboro Public School Londesboro Lions Club Londesboro Women's Institute Londesboro Seed Plant Londesboro General Store Hullett Masonic Lodge Hullett Township Hillcrest Restaurant Radford Farm Equipment Hank's Small Engines Bromley Electric Bud Chamney Bill Seers Restaurant Craig Sawmill Auburn Co-op Carl Nesbitt Construction Huron Tractor Ltd. Hensail Co-op The Old Mill Blyth Women's Institute Dickson's Auto Repair McClinchey Bus Line Ceramics by Beth .1 11:30 a.m. Free treats of apples, juice, Pepsi, chips and homemade goodies will be available at break times. Skaters are responsible for their own lunch but the booth will be open. Traffic controllers will be cruis­ ing the ice at all times, so it will be completely safe even for the young. Music, races and games will add to the fun on the ice. Big prizes will be awarded to the top six skaters under seven and the top six skaters eight and over (boys and girls) who skate their full time and who raised teen club would like to thank all those who participated to make this a very enjoyable event. Special thanks is extended to the following for donations of prizes: Auburn Co-op, Howson Mills, Wilson’s Gift and Variety, Gore’s Hardware, Knechtel’s, the Ramirez family and the Shannon family. Also, a special thank you to Les Caldwell and Bonnie Shannon for organizing the event. The sermon was entitled “Thanksgiving, Passport to Heav­ en”. Rev. Pickell’s message cen­ tred on the importance of giving thanks. He quoted Paul’s advice in Thessalonians: “In everything you do give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus”. To ensure happiness and success, we should follow the road of the grateful heart. He said we should avoid com­ plaining and if we would only take time to consider we would discover that our blessings far outnumber our discouragements. Even when we have disasters in our life, if we continue to give thanks in so doing they will turn into blessings. God has done so much for us and all He expects of us is faith, acceptance and obedience. In closing, Rev. Pickell reminded everyone of how much they all have to declare and challenged them to give thanks not just with their lips but also with their lives. Following the message, com­ munion service was observed with the most money. Door prizes and prizes for games and races will be given out during the day. The Clubs hope this venture will be a major money-raising event to pay off the remaining expense of the new flooring at the arena. The rest of the money raised will be divided between the Clubs to cover costs of ice time, pros fees, equipment and referees, etc. For a day of fun and excitement come to the Blyth Arena on October 27. BEAT THE G.S.T As of Jan. 1/91 The Citizen will be forced to collect the new Federal Government Goods & Services Tax on any new subscriptions or renewals... Therefore we recom­ mend to our faithful readers that you the following elders taking part: Jack Blake, Fred Howson, Harvey Snell, Fred De Boer, Marlene Toll, Bea Chambers, Debbie Craig, Harv McDowell and Llnvd Walden. RENEW TODAY Blyth. People 1 FULL YEAR G.S.T. FREE’TIL DEC. 31 Mrs. Ruby Philp has returned from Chesterville, where she at­ tended the funeral of her son-in- law Bill Racine. 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