HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-06-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1992. PAGE 3.
Lots to do at Rutabaga Festival
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Jimmy Ritchie (left) and Jeff Elliott dig in to a stack of
pancakes at the Blyth United Church pancake breakfast.
Originally planned for outside, the breakfast had to be
moved indoors due to rain.
The Blyth Rutabaga Festival
invites you to enter its Soap Box
Derby on Sunday, June 28 and
they've even provided you with the
plans for an easy-to-build downhill
race car for kids. The fun is getting
the entire family to build it. What's
more, when the woodworking is all
over, kids can ride in it. The car is
easy and economical to build - all
you need is 1 1/2 sheets of
structural wood panels, a little
framing lumber, some hardware
and paint or stain. The race car is
not designed to operate on public
streets or roadways, on hills, or in
areas without sufficient room to
stop and manoeuvre. Safety
helmets should be worn during
operation.
These designs are courtesy of the
American Plywood Association.
The soap box derby for kids has
been organized by the Blyth
Rutabaga Festival and Keith
Roulston, Editor of Rural Voice
and Publisher of The Citizen who
has helped to find the perfect soap
box design so that lots of families
can get involved.
On Saturday, June 27 there will
be lots of family fun at the Blyth
Rutabaga Festival - a midway,
pitching machine, dunk tank, bed
races, firemen's barrel fight and
Betsy Bingo. Last year's bed races
lasted nearly an hour. These oddly
decorated beds had been welded
and tinkered with until they were
ready for the rutabaga run.
For the first time, Betsy Bingo
will be introduced as part of the
fun. A specially selected cow will
be released into a large field that
has been marked off into squares.
A special cash award will be given
to the person who guesses where
the beautiful bovine will leave her
mark. This is a special fund raising
project of the Blyth Rutabaga
Festival.
There's still time to enter a float
in the Blyth Rutabaga Festival
parade on Saturday, June 27 - free
to all. It is hoped that there will be
close to 100 entries by parade day.
What can you enter in the
parade? Old cars, clowns, children
on bikes, in wagons or baby
strollers - even big kids on bikes.
Walk the parade route with a sign
on your back, bring your dog, bring
your horse, bring your mother-in-
law.
Drip irrigated for quality and
easy picking.
For Information Phone
482-9371
BLYTHE BROOKE
ORCHARDS
Awards ceremony at United
Greeting the congregation at
Blyth United Church on Sunday,
June 7 were Les Rutledge and Fred
Howson. Ushers were Steven and
David Sparling, Kathy Fraser and
Nathan Shannon.
Following a pancake breakfast,
the Sunday School teachers and
class members were in attendance
for the awards ceremony. The
service opened with the call to
worship followed by Prayers of
Invocation and Confession. Hymns
were “For the Beauty of the Earth”
and “Tell Me The Story of Jesus”.
The senior choir's anthem was
“There's a Green Hill Far Away”
accompanied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak
on piano.
It was announced that there will
be a Sunshine Unit meeting on
Thursday, June 11. Also, an
executive meeting will be held at 7
p.m. in the church parlour on June
18. Next Sunday is Blyth
Decoration Day at 2 p.m. and
CRC hears guest speaker
Welcoming the congregation and
guests on Sunday, June 7 at Blyth
Christian Reformed Church were
John and Sandra Benjamins.
Ushers were Ron Wilts and Mark
Verburg. Guest speaker for both
services was Mr. Rob Datema.
Scripture for the morning service
was taken from Joel 2: 28-3;8, and
Acts 2: 1-21. “Pentecost a New
Beginning”, was the topic title. The
sermon reflected on the day of
Pentecost in Jerusalem when the
Holy Spirit descended on believers.
(Acts 2). This was all predicted by
Joel the prophet in Old Testament
times. As a Hymn of Response to
the message, No. 397. “Dwell in
Me, O Blessed Spirit” was sung
with Hinke Bakelaar as organist.
In the evening, the message was
taken from the Old Testament, II
Chronicles 33: 1-20. The sermon
examined the reign of King
Manasseh over Jerusalem.
Manasseh was only 12-years-old
when he became King. His
influence over the people was
negative as he encouraged idol
worship and practised sorcery and
soothsaying. The Assyrian Army
took captive Jerusalem and with it
King Manasseh. While in prison
King Manasseh's rebellious spirit
was broken, he renounced all other
gods and recognized the Lord as
God. He humbly asked for
forgiveness and learned that God is
both gracious and loving as he was
given a new start, a second chance.
Manasseh's life changed.
Mr. Datema stated, that we also
need to humble ourselves in prayer,
acknowledging Christ as the way,
truth and life. “Amazing Grace”,
was chosen as the hymn of
response with Grace Datema
serving as organist.
Communion Sunday.
Loma Fraser, Sunday School
superintendent, conducted the
award ceremony assisted by
Suzanne Rose, secretary and
Melanie Bearss, superintendent for
next year.
Certificates of appreciation were
handed out to all classes along with
several other awards for attendance
and class participation and
promotions.
Two retiring teachers, Evelyn
Caldwell and Debbie Craig were
presented with carnations. Debbie
Craig also received a special award
for her 23 years involvement with
the Sunday School along with a gift
presented by Gayle Poore and the
nursery class.
Melanie Bearss on behalf of the
Sunday School presented Loma
Fraser with a gift for her dedication
and hard work as superintendent
over the past years. Lorna ex
pressed her thanks and concluded
the award ceremony with a poem
entitled “Hugs” and presented Rev.
Ramirez with a gift from Sunday
School staff and members.
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Gene Snell was pleasantly
surprised when her family gathered
at her home on Sunday, June 7 to
celebrate her birthday.
Present for the special occasion,
which included a delicious pot luck
supper, were: Mary and Lloyd
Walden, Blyth; Audrey and Jim
Timpany, Dean and Deneen and
Mr. Bob Kebbel, Aylmer; Shirley
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Rutabaga Festival Entry Form
Please use this form to enter any of the following events:
□ Parade □ Bed Races □ Soap Box Derby
□ Flea Market □ Baking Contest
Name:
Address:
Business/Club:
Telephone No:
Type of Entry:
Parade Categories:
• Best Overall • Best Comedy • Best use of a Rutabaga
• Best Imagination • Best Municipal • Best Church • Best School
• Best Youth (16 - 25) • Best Bicycle
Judging takes place at 10 a.m. - before the parade
Lots of Prizes
Cookbooks on sale at Bell's Variety, The Book Shop
& Grandview Restaurant
Betsy Bingo Tickets
available from
Rutabaga Festival
Committee members
1st prize $1,000.00 &
4-$100.00
Prizes
Don't forget the
Pork Chop Barbeque
Supper
Tickets $8.00
Available from Rutabaga
Festival Committee
Members
RUTABAGA FESTIVAL
JUNE 26, 27, 28, 1992
SEE YOU THERE!