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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-05-24, Page 3A smoky business Susan Gregory had just parked this ’77 Dodge Van when it started billowing smoke from an engine fire. The grey cloud created a sensation at the Blyth parking lot on Thursday but is now a total write-off. Local girl wins major scholarship THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1989. PAGE 3. 4 part men’s choir performs at Blyth United Church Jody Werkema, an 18-year-old student graduating from Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton, has been awarded one of 24 Redeemer Foundation Leadership Scholarship valued at $5,000. The amount represents a sum close to the cost of first-year tuition at Redeemer College in Ancaster, and is awarded to applicants who have demonstrated Christian commit­ ment and leadership qualities. As part of her school co-op program, Jody, of RR 1, Blyth, works with a special needs class at Clinton Public School. At C.H.S.S. she belongs to the Greenhouse Club, the Spirit Club and partici­ pated in the Pascal Math Club. In addition to her regular school work, Jody is taking correspondence courses in history and English and is teaching herself to play guitar “I spend a lot of time doing Blyth People On Sunday afternoon, Mary Young and Elizabeth Riley, both of Goderich and FHa Carter of Blyth accompanied Ralph and Gladys Caldwell to Crediton where they visited with the latter’s daughter and son-in-law, Dave and Anne Cottel, Alan and Arlene. They later were joined by Wayne and Deb Caldwell, Michael and Alison of Nile, Stephen and Joan Caldwell and Eric, Leslie and Evelyn Cald­ well, Ian, Kristy. Tirr, and Mark, all of Blyth, Ron and Karen Bruinsma, Jason and Matthew of Benmiller. homework,” says Jody who is also an active member of the Blyth Christian Reformed Church youth group. Academically, Jody expects to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher. She will register in the teacher’s education program at Redeemer College this fall and is looking forward to a quality educa­ tion in a Christian environment. ‘‘Everyone is so friendly at Redee­ mer and the professors care,” says Jody. The Redeemer Foundation deve­ loped the scholarship program to encourage young Canadian scho­ lars who are seeking a university education with a Christian perspec­ tive to remain in Ontario instead of going south of the border to pursue their studies. Redeemer College is eastern Canada’s only Christian liberal arts university. They all enjoyed the fireworks display sponsored by the Crediton Firemen. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carter of Tillsonburg spent several days last week visiting with William Patter­ son, Mrs. Zella Patterson and Ken, Mrs. Ella Carter and Ken McGow­ an, Bob and Francis McClinchey. On Tuesday afternoon Zella Patter­ son and Ella Carter accompanied them to Seaforth where they visited their brother Russell Carter and a cousin Mrs. Olive McGeoch. Next Monday will see the final Euchre party of the season held at Blyth Memorial Hall. On May 15, the top scorers were Mildred McNall and Harry Crich. Annie Wright and Allan Shaddick had the low scores. Irene Whitmore and Roberta Simpson had the most lone hands. John Simpson won the special prize. There were 14 tables in play. Greeters for Blyth United Church service, Sunday, May 21 were Lloyd and Mary Walden. Ushers were Hubert and Edelgard Hoba, Margaret Caldwell and Lenora Davidson. The service began with a sing song led by Cheryl Cronin and Margaret Kai which featured an introductory number by Junior and Intermediate choirs. Pat Brigham was in charge of Junior Congrega­ tion and Faye Bolger was nursery leader. The scripture reading was Isaiah 6 (1-8). A special anthem entitled ‘‘Great and Marvellous” sung by a four- part men’s choir was enjoyed by all. Announcements included re­ minders of two meetings this week. There will be an Evening Unit meeting Wednesday, May 31 at 8 p.m.. the topic will be ‘‘Kids with A holiday view from a lawn chair BY MELDA McELROY A perfect May morn it is, on a holiday declared years ago in honour of a Queen. There is activity all around me. Behind me, a pretty young miss and her little brother are handling a ball and bat in a sea of dandelions, with no sign of strain or stress as we often see in the Big League. In contrast, in a garden plot cultivated Local students get CHSS awards Several local students were among those receiving awards at the sixth annual Arts Banquet at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton Thursday. Elaine Poore of Blyth received a Major Award as well as taking two awards for club work, one for the Awards and Bars Committee and one for the Math Club. Christina Roulston of Blyth re­ ceived a Major Award as well as collecting an award as editor of The Chronicle, the school newspaper. Angela McCool of Londesboro won an award for junior public speaking and Jody Sippel of Blyth won for fundraising. Tanya Boon- stoppel of Auburn and Teresa Overboe and Kathy Kennedy of Londesboro received awards for formal decorating. Advertising is a guide to fashion. Blyth Public School Class of 73-74 Reunion Back row: [left to right], Roger Craig, Ron Falconer, Steve Howson, Gary Nicholson, Bill Hamm, Ken Stewart, Andy Phelan, Jim Taylor. Centre row, Mrs. Michie, John Good, Dennis Knox Irvin Pease, Mary Cronin, Karen Richmond, Jeanette Manning, Karen Young, Jean Siertsema, Dale Whitfield, Nelson Caldwell, James Wharton, Mr Marsh. Front row, Faye Barth, Charlene Campbell, Gerda Buffinga, Christina Battye, Pam Oster, Merrilyn Cook, Anne Leibold, Odette Wallace, Christine Chalmers. Absent, Albert Roetcisoender and Harvey Mison. -DON’T FORGET SUNDAY, MAY 28! Cancer”. On hand with pictures and information will be Julie Howson and Maria Sanderson. Everyone is welcome. Also, there will be the regular U.C.W. meeting on May 25 at 2 p.m. The topic of the sermon was ‘‘Who will go for us?” Isaiah attended the funeral of King Uzziah and while looking at the dead king saw the living God in some manner or vision. This ex­ perience awakened in him spiritual values and he began to view death as a stepping stone towards anoth­ er life. Isaiah felt awe, majesty and power in God’s presence. This experience struck fear into him and he saw his uncleanness against the clear light of God. V.5 ‘‘Woe is me for I am undone”. Then he felt the cleansing power of God from one of God’s sera- half an hour ago, four starlings and one robin peck hurriedly in the loose earth to come up with a lunch, no doubt for their babies. Robin is bravely trying to keep up with these bigger darker birds. Across the way, in the distance, a man seems to be having trouble with a tiller. One tries to figure out what goes on in his mind. Seeds must be planted. More rain is forecast. Nevertheless, he takes time for a visitor who, it appears, just wishes to chat in the fresh air. Nearby, a senior citizen is study­ ing and measuring with a stick his front-steps railing area. He disap­ pears for a minute and reappears with his wife, who briefly looks over the situation and who likely gives requested advice, then is gone. My puzzle is soon solved, for in minutes atop the railing a white planter comes into view. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH AND HULLETT TOWNSHIP SORTING OF GARBAGE Thank You to those who are participating in sorting their garbage. We, asthe Landfill Site Committee, askthatall Hullett and Blyth Residents and Business people co-operate in sorting their garbage prior to delivery to the Landfill site. Sorting allows for an extended length of time to the expectancy of the burying trench. Please sort garbage into the following categories: 1. Non Burnable - such as glass, tin cans, household vegetable waste, plastics, etc. 2. Burnable items - such as cardboard, paper, wood, leaves [this to be identified with red sticker) 3. Metal - no fence wire accepted 4. Wood or wood products All garbage must be bagged or contained. NOTE: No chemical or hazardous waste - No pesticide or herbicide containers will be accepted. Blyth-HuIlett Landfill Site Committee phims and when God called for someone to go on a mission, Isiah uttered the words ‘‘Here am I - send me”. Rev. Ramirez explained that God is calling us today, the same as he called Isaiah. He calls us to a renewal. We have many errands to do for Him within our family life, community and church, in our country and towards our fellow man. If we can’t hear the call maybe the sound of our pride is drowning it out. His voice comes in various ways, may we find in our hearts a way to answer the call politically, economically and spirit­ ually. The service closed with singing of the hymn “Mine eyes have seen the glory”, benediction and choral response ‘‘God Love You”. To the west of me, the drone of a big lawn cutting machine is heard, while to the east I see a lady wearing slacks in a beautiful shade of blue. She is methodically raking grass cuttings, and heavenward, at the very top twig of a very high cedar tree, I notice the remains of a kite still hanging in there, despite winds and rains during the last month. This May’s outdoor holiday ac­ tivities can’t help but be fun, performed in sunshine not too hot, with breezes not too brisk and in well-nigh perfect temperatures. On a May morning such as this, I am reminded of the prompt answer a former Blyth doctor’s wife gave to this question: ‘‘What do you miss most about Blyth?” ‘‘I miss its wonderful air.” Living just 16 miles from a great lake must have its advantages.