HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-06-17, Page 3Great to the last bite
Blyth Public School grade one student Laura Walden digs
in to a slice of pizza last Friday for lunch. The pizza was
sold by the grade seven class in an effort to fundraise for a
class trip to the Ontario Science Centre.
CRC elects elders, deacon
Greeting the congregation of
Blyth Christian Reformed Church
on Sunday, June 14 were John and
Tinie Benjamins. Ushers included
Dawn TenPas and Brenda Verburg.
This week the guest pastor was
Rev. Arie VanEek of Waterdown.
Before the service officially
began the voting for the election of
three elders and one deacon took
place. The opening hymn was No.
120, “Come All Ye People, Bless
Our God.” The offering was then
taken up for local “Church and
Christian School”.
This week the teachers in charge
of three-year-old Sunday School
were Chris TenPas and Joyce
Wesselink. The children enjoyed a
Bible Story with a walk outdoors
incorporated into the lesson.
In the announcements Rev.
VanEek asked the congregation to
remember the elderly, in particular
those physically unable to worship.
Also Clarence Vanderlei will enter
St. Joseph's Hospital in London this
week for treatment. A special
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welcome was extended to Mrs.
Fenna Hulzebos. Also worshipping
was former member Anna
Buffinga, and daughter Henny from
St. John's, Nfld. Guests from
Holland were also present.
Scripture for the sermon came
from John 17: 20 and Revelation
22 with the focal text vs. 17.
“Come - The Call of the Spirit and
The Bride”, was the sermon title.
The summary of the message was
that Christian believers since
Pentecost have been filled with the
Holy Spirit. We must do our best to
develop the fruits of the spirit to the
day that Christ returns. By giving
to those in need we are looking
beyond our own little realm and
developing traits such as
thankfulness and kindness. Issues
such as poverty or injustice should
be a priority in our lives.
The hymn of dedication was No.
335, “Come Thou Long Expected
Jesus.”
The evening service was held at
7:30 p.m.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17,1992. PAGE 3.
Blyth council seeks solution
to rising costs of Mem. Hall
The assets and liabilities of
Memorial Hall were once again the
topic of discussion as Blyth coun
cillors took another look at the con
cern at their June 10 meeting
It was noted at that time that the
costs of operating the hall have
been increasing and revenues
decreasing to the point where it
would save a lot of money to close
it.
No solution was reached that
night nor at the June meeting, how
ever, said Reeve Dave Lee there
are "things that need to be ironed
out."
The question of marketing the
hall to out-of-town groups was
brought up, but Clerk Helen Grubb
noted that to entice people to go
out-of-town you would probably
have to lower the rates and present
ly the Memorial Hall rates are as
low as any.
Rent for the main basement and
kitchen is presently $75 and $50 for
the basement. The Optimists, and
Scouting group plans year
The 1st Blyth Group Committee
met June 3 at the Blyth Public
School for the last regular meeting
of the 1991-1992 scouting year.
The past year has been a good
one, with lots of activities, special
events, and great learning
experiences both for the boys and
the leaders involved. Plans are well
underway .to make the 1992-1993
season even better.
Summer events are planned for
the Cub, Scout and Venturers
sections, including campouts and,
for the Scouts and Venturers
fundraising for their respective
major travel plans. The Scouts are
hoping to be able to travel to
Alberta in July for the Canadian
Jamboree. The Venturers are
making arrangements to travel to
Yellowknife this August. Section
leaders, too, will be busy over the
summer months, planning for next
year's program, and participating in
training courses, starting with the
Flat Water Canoe Course June 26-
28.
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21
Get In Gear
For Dad
This macho machine, with its cargo of
brightly coloured flowers, is bound
to speed away with Dad’s heart. .
Equally great in red, black
or blue. Includes fun stickers
for personalization. To send
Teleflora’s 4X4 Truck almost
anywhere in Canada or
the U.S., just drop by
or give us a call.
Ofelefloia
Horticultural Society, who do com
munity service work get a discount
ed rate of $15 as do the seniors, lost
heir and weekly euchre clubs. The
Lions club pays $25 as they have a
meeting once a month.
To rent the auditorium, base
ment and kitchen is $135 to local or
non-profit groups. The auditorium
can be rented for $55 or $25 for
practices. The art gallery rental fee
is $25. All these rates are some
what higher for outside groups.
Reeve Dave Lee said many don't
realize how much the festival con
tributes to the hall. "The theatre
people during the summer months
are paying 100 percent of the utili
ties, cleaning and rental. During the
off-season, I don't think people are
aware that they continue to pay 42
percent of the utility bill."
The theatre also receives no
rental discount, though in the sum
mer any groups wishing to use
rooms that the theatre use must rent
them through the festival, says Mrs.
Grubb.
It was suggested that Group
Committee might have a contest to
have the boys design a new 1st
Blyth badge, the prize being
something useful in scouting
activities.
Blyth
People
On Tuesday afternoon June 9,
Shane Snell and Arnold Cook lost
the coveted lost heir trophy to
Alvin Snell and Graeme
McDowell.
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Daer this weekend were Fred
Lawrence of Dresdan, Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold Roney of Mitchell, Mrs.
Leonhardt of Mitchell, Dori Lyn
Daer of Varna and Janice Daer of
London.
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BLYTHE BROOKE
ORCHARDS
NOTICE TO
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
RESIDENTS AND
RATEPAYERS
The Council of the Village of
Blyth deem it necessary to
reschedule Tuesday, June
23rd, and Wednesday, July
8th, regular Council
meetings to Monday, July
6th, 1992, 7:30 p.m. in Blyth
Council Chambers. Also on
July 6th, 1992 at 7:00 p.m.
Council will give
consideration to Ministry of
Municipal Affairs response
to Official Plan Amendment
#97.
Helen R. Grubb, AMCT
Clerk-Treasurer
Administrator
BLYTH-HULLETT
LANDFILL SITE
NOTICE TO VILLAGE
OF BLYTH AND
TOWNSHIP OF
HULLETT RATEPAYERS
& RESIDENTS
Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site
Committee have been
monitoring the weekly
maintenance cost In time and
material to operate the
landfill site two days per
week. Due to the cost to
twice weekly maintain the
landfill site, the Committee
have determined the site be
open only on Wednesday of
each week. Effective June
28th, 1992 with extended
hours 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The site will be open 2
advertised Saturdays each
fall and spring.
Note: Closed Wednesday,
July 1st, 1992 (statutory
holiday) Open Thursday, July
2nd, 1992.
Helen R. Grubb, AMCT
Clerk-Treasurer
Administrator