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The Citizen, 1991-02-27, Page 3FRIEND OF YOUTH CLUB ' Charter Night Don Carter, president of the Blyth Optimist Club receives the club’s banner during Charter Night of the new club Saturday night in Blyth. Warren Bechthold, Governor Elect explains the significance of the banner. Legion gives prizes to students THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1991. PAGE 3. Blyth Legion members Doreen Ritchie and Donna Govier present­ ed awards from the Legion to top winners in public speaking, poetry, essay writing and poster making Thursday. Blyth United sermon focuses on the cross Blyth United Church Service on Sunday, February 24 opened with the Call to Worship led by Rev. Ramirez followed by “When Morn­ ing Gilds the Sky”. The responsive reading was taken from Psalm 33 selected verses. The scripture was Mark 8. 31-28. The hymn, “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” was sung. A beautiful anthem was rendered by the choir, ”0 Lamb Of God I Come”. Two minutes of silence was observed for all who are involved in the Gulf War and prayers were said for their safety and that the victorious ending soon to be near for all concerned. Flowers in the church from Mr. and Mrs. Les Rutledge’s 45th wedding anniversary. Congratula­ tions was given to Les and Shirley from the congregation. The sermon was from Mark 8. 31-38, “Jesus Calls Us To The Cross”. The focus on the Cross to guide us through pain and suffer­ ing and trust in the Lord and share in the Love He has taught us. We should extend our hands out to those who need, love and respect us as He has taught us to do. The service closed with the hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” followed by the benediction and choral response. Lost Heir winners named Nora Kelly and Graeme Mc­ Dowell had the high scores at -the lost heir card party at Blyth Memorial Hall Feb. 20. There were seven tables in play. Margaret Nesbit and Jim McCall had the low scores. Edythe Glou- sher won the special prize. UNICEF cards & gifts available year-round. The winners were: Junior Poster, coloured, first, Abigail Ramirez, Blyth P.S.; se­ cond, Jill Walden, Blyth; third, Christine Dale, Hullett Central. Poster Intermediate, coloured, first, John Armstrong, Blyth; se­ cond, Shawn Parish, Hullett; third, Elly Wilts, Hullett. Intermediate Poster, black and white, first, Jason Van Dorp, Hullett; second, Kent Shillinglaw, Hullett. Intermediate Essay, first, Char­ lene Hulzebos, Blyth; second, Kim­ berley Richmond, Blyth; third, April Bromley, Blyth. Intermediate Poem, first, Tina Burkholder, Blyth; second, Maria Stepan, Hullett; third, Mandy Hadenko, Hullett. Essay Junior, first, Joey Schmidt, Blyth; second, Michelle Hallahan, Blyth. Intermediate Public Speaking, first, Lindsay Anderson, Hullett; second, Jason Dalton, Hullett; third, Jodee Medd, Blyth; fourth, Julie McNichol, Blyth. Junior Public Speaking, first, April Van Amersfoort, Blyth; second, Melissa Medd, Hullett; third, Cappy Onn, Blyth; fourth, WEBSTER’S WEBSTER'S Clothing & Footwear Blyth 523-9709 MEN'S Dress Shoes Vi Price 30% OFF Girls’ & Ladies’ Whisper Panty Hose Special Rack of 1| Ladies’ ’J \i i Slacks Sweaters & Blouses Special Rack » of DresseS/^Ojk ‘ Stephanie Oliver, Hullett. Honourable Mention went to Abigail Ramirez and Melinda Bea- com. Blyth Scout Group committee hears report On Feb. 6, the 1st Blyth Group Committee met at the Blyth Public School. The treasurer reported a bank balance of $570.31. It was decided to donate $25 to the Brownie Pack for their assistance in helping the Legion Auxiliary serve the Lions Christmas dinner. The boys in all sections are currently selling popcorn. A two pound bag costs $2.00. Anyone who would like to support 1st Blyth Group by buying a bag of popcorn should contact any of the boys involved in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, their leaders, or a member of the Group Committee. Rev. Paul Ross was present to deliver a short, but powerful mess­ age. He showed a cartoon strip involving a Scouting leader who was being rewarded for incredible, all-out involvement in Scouting. Blyth The Ontario March of Dimes 1991 campaign is officially over. Mary Ann Howson head of the campaign in Blyth said she is delighted with the results of the Blyth canvass. A total of $1,395.75 was raised in Blyth and area. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson, Kari and Kurt of London spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell. They also visited with other members of the family before returning home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cook have returned from a 10-day holiday visiting friends at Elliot Lake. They all enjoyed ice fishing on several lakes seven or eight miles away. One afternoon, what a delightful surprise to see one of the fishing party pull out a five-pound speck­ led trout, 23” long, a rare accom­ plishment in that part of Northern Ontario at this time of year. Edward and Joan Watson and Don and Lenore Young of Waterloo enjoyea a motor trip to Florida recently. They stayed in Lakeland one week and for the remaining 11 days had a great time on the road. Perfect driving weather was theirs The truth was that he was escaping the reality at home. Rev. Ross asked the people present at the meeting to think about their rea­ sons for being involved. January 19 the Beavers enjoyed Winterfest at the Nature Centre, and otherwise have been studying Friends of the Forest, chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6. Scouts participated in Ski Jam at the Clinton High School Jan. 26-27. Three local boys placed in the top five. Feb. 2 they enjoyed a Fun night at Rainer Saur’s, watching videos. The boys held a winter campout Feb. 9-10. The Venturers have already had their winter camp. They also partciiapted in Ski Jam Weekend, placing third in the top five. The next Group Committee meeting is March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blyth Public School. Mann- for their entire driving pleasure - followed by going down, while there, and returning. They visited with Edward’s brother Jack and Dan’s brother. They went to Ft. Lauderdale, and nearby Pompano where Edward revelled in the horse races, especially when he realized that the winner of one race was the horse of Vic Hargreaves of Hensall. At Winterhaven they had a nice visit with John and Muriel ing whom they found to be in excellent health. In the morning of Feb. 20, a group of seven ladies and one gentleman took off for Kitchener in a comfortable Nicholson tour van driven by Dorothy Daer's daugh­ ter, Isabel Campbell of Wingham. Their destination was Bingeman Park in Kitchener, where they enjoyed a full course dinner. The main treat followed - a delightful program of Hawaiian music and drama. The ladies who enjoyed this refreshing outing were: Dorothy Daer, Bernice McClinchey Alma McCallum, Marj East, Phyllis Boak, Mae Badley and Hugh and Amy MacCrostie of Goderich. Fred and Mary Howson have returned from their annual month- and-a-half holiday in Palm Beach Shores, Florida. Their time was enjoyably spent visiting friends “shuffling” and engaging in walk­ ing tours, a favourite Florida pastime. Fred Howson, a World War II veteran said that this year much Florida conversation hinged on Gulf War news. It left no doubt in tourists’ minds how Americans and their allies regard the initiative taken by them several months ago regarding Iraq and Saddam Hus­ sein. Mr. Howson had read in a leading American newspaper two weeks ago 4he latest poll which showed that 71 per cent of the U.S. were loyal to the President and his allies and an article which stated firmly “it had to be done.” BLYTH MINOR SOFTBALL MERING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 at 7 P.M. BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL [Art Gallery] Agenda: New Executive Parents, Volunteersand Coaches Please Attend!