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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-04-18, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019. PAGE 7. 350 Josephine St. W. Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Tel: (519) 357-1383 Fax: (519) 357-1263 www.glassierphysio.com New season, new shoes? Let us help put the SPRING back in your step! Our experienced Pedorthists want to help. Used book sale to benefit Repository of History The annual used book sale in Blyth will continue this year, however it will benefit the Blyth Repository of History, as opposed to the traditional beneficiary, the Blyth Festival. In the wake of the Blyth Festival deciding to not run the annual fundraiser, the committee behind the Blyth Repository of History and former volunteers of the book sale, decided to keep the event going. The Blyth Repository of History committee is a new committee struck to assist local historian Brock Vodden in his care of the local historical documents and artifacts that he and his late wife Janis have gathered for decades. “We’re going to continue the tradition of the book sale, but, for the first year, our committee is getting back to basics,” organizer and Citizen Publisher Deb Sholdice said. “We’re simplifying the event and we won’t have pies or anything done in the kitchen.” She said those traditions may return in the future, however, for this year, the focus is on the books. The sale is set for the end of May, opening on May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m., then running 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2 at Blyth Memorial Hall. Sholdice said that the Blyth Festival, while not running or benefitting from the event, has been extremely gracious in agreeing to host the event at Memorial Hall. With the Festival’s cancellation of the event, however, the volunteers wanted to keep it going. “We didn’t want the village to lose out on the event,” Sholdice said, adding that keeping it going is a win- win-win as the community benefits from it, it drives people to the village’s downtown core and it helps the Blyth Repository of History. The funds raised will first help establish a permanent location for Vodden’s collection, Sholdice said, which is currently in Vodden’s apartment. The plan is for the collection to be moved to 405 Queen Street, the new home of North Huron Publishing Company Ltd. and The Citizen. “North Huron Publishing is working in partnership with the committee to share space,” Sholdice explained. The next goal of the group is to create an operating frame for itself, hoping to become a not-for-profit organization, but Sholdice says there are costs associated with that. Finally, the group hopes to help Vodden with some of the costs he incurs in running the repository, from photocopies to postage. “That has all come out of Brock’s pocket,” Sholdice said. For more information, contact Sholdice at North Huron Publishing at 519-523-4792. Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Palm Sunday, April 14 were Laurie Sparling and Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Nancy Hakkers and Laurie Sparling. Marilyn Scott was organist and Lavern Clark ran the Power Point. Rev. Elaine Strawbridge welcomed everyone to church. She drew attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Kayden Mason and Tanner Brooks extinguished the Lenten candles on the altar table. Rev. Strawbridge invited everyone to greet one another. The first hymn, “All Glory, Laud and Honour”, was sung. The call to worship was said responsively followed by the opening prayer. Rev. Strawbridge asked the boys if they knew anything about Palm Sunday. She explained to them that Palm Sunday was the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds waved palm branches and sang “Hosanna” to welcome Jesus into the city. The children’s hymn “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”, was sung. The scripture reading was Psalm 118: 1- 2 and 19-29. The gospel reading was from Luke 19:28-40. Rev. Strawbridge’s message to the congregation was “Humble and Riding on a Donkey.” The scriptures tell of Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey and the crowds waving palm branches and throwing their coats in front of Jesus. Jesus enters the city riding on the donkey with much shouting and waving of palm branches, while Pontius Pilate enters the city from the other side with pomp and power. The crowds had come to celebrate the feast of the Passover. Everything that Jesus did led up to Him dying on the cross. We shout Hosanna and wave Palm branches the same as they did in Jesus’ time. The next hymn, “Ride on! Ride on in Majesty”, was followed by the offering, the offertory response, “We Give You But Your Own”, the offertory prayer, prayers of the people and silent prayers. The last hymn, “All Creatures of Our God and King”, was followed by the commissioning and benediction and the singing of the “Three Fold Amen”. Everyone was invited for coffee and fellowship. The community was saddened to hear that Kay Hesselwood had passed away on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to her family. Happy birthday to Colin Howson who celebrates April 18; Bryce Glousher, April 19; Nancy McInnes, Glencoe and Gayle Poore, April 21; Sheila Moore, Wingham, and Paul Craig, April 22; Sandra DeCorte, Zurich, April 23 and Tanner Brooks, April 24. Happy birthday everyone. Results of the April 9 shoot party are: first, Gord Haggitt; second, June Thomas; third, Mae Ritchie; most shoots, Sharon Freeman and share the wealth, Paul Moss, June Thomas and Murray Forbes. The next shoot card games will be on April 23 at Blyth United Church. Doors open at 12:30 with cards beginning at 1 p.m. Don’t know how to play shoot? Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship and there will be someone there to help you learn. Hesselwood mourned By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Genesis of Palm Sunday taught NEWS FROM BLYTH Same, but different The annual used book sale in Blyth has supported the Blyth Festival for 40 years. The Blyth Festival, however, decided to go a different direction this year, so the event will continue but benefit a committee aiming to relocate and archive local historian Brock Vodden’s extensive collection. (File photo) FREE Community Breakfast GOOD FRIDAY, April 19 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Blyth Memorial Hall Eggs, Sausage, Back Bacon, Muffins, Fruit, Toast & Jam, Coffee/Tea, Juice Hosted by Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church Optional worship to follow at Huron Chapel EMC Auburn (11 a.m.) OR at Blyth Christian Reformed Church (10 a.m.); info ~ 226-455-4064 Let us Wash Your Quilts Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Big day The Blyth Lions Club marked Mikayla Ansley’s recent success in the Lions International Peace Essay competition with a special day at Memorial Hall on Sunday. Above, Lions District A-9 Chair Elaine Chalmers presents Ansley with a plaque honouring her win. (Mark Nonkes photo) Did you know The Citizen’s classifieds are available both in the paper and online? Looking to buy or sell? Looking for a job? Check the classifieds at www.northhuron.on.ca By Denny Scott The Citizen