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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-02-16, Page 3In the swim April Van Amersfoort.left, and Christina Black members of Blyth PS students' council, accepted a donation in the amount of $1,336.20 from Blyth Legion representatives Brad Montgomery, Nevada Chairperson and President Donna Dougherty. The money will go towards transportation to swimming lessons, in Vanastra, for the Grade 4 and 5 students. Richmonds greet at United THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1994. PAGE 3. B. Sjaarda leads CRC Greeters at Blyth United Church on Sunday were Barb and Terry Richmond. Ushers were Rachel deBoer, Cathy Caldwell, Jackie Falconer, and Laura Meier. Candlelighters were Shawna Stryker and Leanne Haggitt. Rev. Jock Tolmay opened the service with the call to worship. Hymn "When Morning Gilds the Skies" was sung followed by Invocation, Confession and Assurance of Pardon in unison. The responsive reading "The Decologue" was followed by Gloria Patri. Rev. Tolmay read a story to the children about a day when Jesus took Peter, James and John with him up a high mountain to pray. As they watched, a change came over him; His clothes began to shine and UCW meets Blyth UCW met Thursday, Feb. 10 in the church parlor with 17 present. Lenora Davidson and Susan Howson led the devotions with hymn "Come let us Sing of the Wonderful Love. As love was the theme for the service, Lenora read Continued on page 13 Rep gets village’s Continued from page 1 paying two-thirds and Blyth the remainder. Blyth council was asked to pass a similar motion if they concurred with the request. Councillor Mason Bailey said he was confused as to why this repre­ sentative was paid, when the repre­ sentative to the Clinton hospital board received nothing. Reeve Dave Lee said that the Wingham representative is the only one who reports back to council. "We don't have someone authorized by this village to speak on our behalf at Clinton," he said. Clerk Treasurer Helen Grubb added that the reason the Wingham representative is appointed is because it is formally requested by the Wingham hospital board. Councillor Bailey responded say­ ing that while Mrs. Gnay had done a commendable job, her reports are "routine" and based on decisions already made. Councillor Steve Sparling also acknowledged the work Mrs. Gnay had done on the village's behalf while also concurring with Coun­ cillor Bailey's remarks of hearing the news "after the fact". As well, he expressed a concern that with this motion council would be set­ His face changed. The three disciples saw Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus. They were frightened and did not know what to say. A big cloud came down and covered them with its shadow. A voice came out of the cloud saying "This is my beloved son;" hear him. As they looked around they saw no other man anymore, only Jesus. As they came down the mountain Jesus told them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man was risen from the dead. The Choral Kids sang "Faith, Hope and Love" and "No Mountain High Enough" accompanied by music director Phyllis Boak, and Susan Howson. Hymn "Rejoice the Lord is King" was sung followed by scripture 2 Kings 2: 1-12 by Drew Corneil and Marks 9: 2-9 by Devin Shannon. The sermon was on the transfiguration, "God's Light in Our Darkness". Rev. Tolmay suggests people let the two events in scripture feed into each other to get a more complete picture. God appears and reassures them. The presence of God, this tremendous light shines down. God is close all the time. The disciples were more aware of ting a precedent. Area residents are served by four hospitals, the other two being Goderich and Seaforth, Councillor Sparling said, and he questioned when the appointment had been made and who had made it. Reeve Lee and Ms Grubb said that as it had been done prior to his term on council or her employment as clerk that neither knew how the appoint­ ment had been made. Councillor Eugene Cobum said that while he shared Councillors Sparling and Bailey's views, he did have a problem with having raised Mrs. Gnay's stipend this past year and now possibly dropping it back. At a meeting late in 1993 council had voted to increase the stipend from $250 to $300. Blyth did not have a fee for special meetings. Shortly after, East Wawanosh asked council to give consideration to sharing the special meeting fee established by that township in its 1993 agreement with Mrs. Gnay. Council agreed to pay a portion of the 1993 special meeting total, while leaving the stipend increase. Councillor Sparling said his fun­ damental concern is that council be consistent. God once the cloud had gone. We are as close as those disciples were to God, Rev. Tolmay said. Offertory and Doxology followed. Minute for Missions was given by Susan Howson. Congregational prayer was followed by the Lord's Prayer. Hymn "Love Divine, All Love Excelling" was sung. Everyone was invited to go skating then back to the church for pot luck lunch at 1 p.m. In hospital are: Irene Ament, Clinton and Marion Wright, Wingham. Congratulations to Fred and Hannie Meier on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Elders meeting will beheld Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Senior Teen Club meets Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Metropolitan Performance Series presents Larson and Hylton on Monday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London. Tickets are available at the Church Office or may be purchased at the door. Donations to the Canadian Food Grains Bank may be forwarded through the church treasurer. Receipts will be issued at the end of 1994. thanks "What you are saying is that if we don't appoint a representative to Clinton, why do we appoint one to Wingham," said Reeve Lee. "I am not suggesting that the money isn't deserved, but if we have four hospitals asking for rep­ resentation... I'm not sure either that we are the ones to appoint for the village," Councillor Sparling said. Councillor Bailey agreed, saying that he didn't believe the represen­ tation would make a bit of differ­ ence to the service. A letter will be sent to East Wawanosh indicating council's intent to no longer appoint a Wing- ham hospital board representative as there is no appointed representa­ tion on the other three hospital boards. "It is inappropriate for us to be in the business of appointing vil­ lage representatives. We are not trying to get a free ride off the East Wawanosh taxpayers, but it's inconsistent with what is being done with the rest of the hospitals," said Councillor Sparling. A thank you is also being sent to Mrs. Gnay for the "more than ade­ quate job" she has done and for her time and dedication. Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church was designated as "Cadet Sunday". The Cadets are a group of boys between the ages of nine - 14, who meet weekly and are guided by several counsellors to study and apply God's word in their lives. They also work for badges and participate in craft work and other activities. The boys and their counsellors opened the service. They entered the sanctuary carrying the Canadian and Cadet flags and recited a pledge to the country. They led the congregation with a special litany, followed by reciting their motto, verse, pledge and code. Mr. Bert Sjaarda led the remainder of the service. His message was taken from Luke 16: 19-31. This bible story is about the rich man who ignored the poor Blyth People Blyth euchre club, Feb. 7 winners were: high lady, June Fothergill; high man, Roy Krauter; low lady, Vietta Hoggart; low man, Bill Craig, ladies' lone hands, Nora Kelly and men's lone hands, Graeme McDowell. Four tables of lost heir were in play at the hall on Wednesday evening. Winners were as follows: high lady, Mary Walden; high gent, Feme McDowell, playing as a man; low lady, Phyllis Boak; low gent, Rill Craig. Check Out Our Specials We have a good selection of stretch jeans, work pants and shirts, coveralls, green patch work boots and rubber boots in a full range of sizes. Rice's Store in the country R.R. #1, Blyth 523-4426 Open Mon. Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Sunday DAN'S AUTO REPAIR beggars at his gate and the beggar, Lazarus, who suffered greatly on earth. Inevitably, death took each man. The tables were turned in eternity, when the rich man found himself in Hades, while Lazarus was taken heaven. Mr. Sjaarda went on to ask, "What does this mean for our earthly life? Are we to identify with the rich man, or Lazarus?" The bible does not condemn wealth, but the fact that this rich man ignored poverty and became selfish was his downfall, he said. Much had been given to this man and he left it come between himself Continued on page 13 VILLAGE OF BLYTH QUOTE REQUIRED BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL To replace and install new double doors, frame and hardware on Blyth Memorial Community Hall. Pricing required for both solid oak wood and Insul­ ated steel doors complete with hardware. Closing date: February 25,1994 at 4 p.m. Submit to: Blyth Clerk's Office 103 Queen Street South P.O. Box 393 Blyth, Ontario N0M1H0 For particulars contact Clerk's Office - 523-4545 Village of Blyth Council Blyth Memorial Community Hall Committee. Dan Snell Licensed Automobile Technician Phone 523-9501 for an appointment Open Mon. - Frl. 8:00-5:30 Located at Snell Feed & Supplies Ltd. * tune-ups * brakes - turn drums & rotors * exhaust * headlight aiming * tires - sales, repairs, computerized wheel balancing * service & winterize * oil changes * battery sales - testing & service * vehicle inspection station