HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-10-26, Page 3lrlE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1994. PAGE 3.
UCW plans new venture
Aiding education
Bonnie Shannon, left, and Susan Howson check over
some of the books Blyth PS is donating to a worthy cause.
Through contacts in the United Church, the school will be
sending no longer needed textbooks to Belize, Central
America (formerly British Honduras). The books will be
used by Guatemalan and El Salvadoran immigrants who
are now in need of schooling through the Mennonite
Community in Spanish Lookout.
Blyth UCW met Oct. 20 with 15
members present.
Bemice Chambers and Dorothy
Daer were in charge of the
devotions. Elva Brown was pianist.
Thanksgiving was the theme and
three hymns pertaining to
Thanksgiving were sung. Readings
and poems were given by Mrs.
Chambers and Mrs. Daer.
The offering was received by
Mrs. Chambers and dedicated by
Mrs. Daer. She read a Halloween
poem remembered by many
members from years ago, then
closed this part of the meeting with
a prayer.
Roll call was answered with a
verse containing either the word
temple or church. Bonnie Shannon
presided over the business.
Thankoffering Service will be on
Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Kari Johnston
will be speaking on her experience
of living in Africa.
November also brings a new
venture "Blest be the Tie that
Binds". Men are invited to bring an
old tie with a donation inside.
Proceeds will go to the church debt
and the ties will be made into a
wall hanging. Another new venture
"Woman's Day Out" will be held
April 22. This will be at the
Memorial Hall and suggestions are
welcome as to the program.
At the moment a Silent Auction
and Fashion Show are planned.
Cenetta Bainton and Nellie
Mason are the new members of the
visitation committee. The study,
conducted by Mrs. Shannon was a
continuation of looking at the
meaning of the UCW purpose with
its key words - Witness,
Fellowship and Service and
deciding how activities relate to
these.
It was felt that after this study
there might be some of the present
allocation of funds the members
might like to change.
Following the UCW Benediction
lunch was served. The luncheon
committee was comprised of Elva
Brown, Bea Chambers, Ruby
Pattison and Evelyn Caldwell.
NOTICE VILLAGE
OF BLYTH
ELECTORS
person who has been
Skate-a-thon this Saturday
Correction
VILLAGE OF
BLYTH
1994 ELECTIONS-
RATEPAYERS’
MEETING
On Oct. 29 Blyth Minor Hockey
and Blyth Figure Skating Clubs
will be holding the Blyth Skate-a-
thon fundraiser. Anyone who has
skates is welcome to participate.
Pledge sheets are available at the
arena from Jeff Peters at 523-4366.
The skate-a-thon runs from
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Skaters seven
and under skate until 11:15 a.m.
There are breaks every hour and a
half hour for lunch. Free treats of
apples, juice, Pepsi, chips and
homemade goodies will be
available at break times. Skaters are
responsible for their own lunches,
but the booth will be open.
Traffic controllers will be
cruising the ice at all times, so it
will be safe even for the young
skaters. Music, races and games
will add to the fun on the ice.
Skaters are welcome to wear their
Halloween costumes, with prizes
being awarded in the two age
groups.
Awards will be given to the top
four skaters seven and under and
the top four skaters eight and over,
who raise the most pledges. Prizes
for the games and races will be
given out during the day. There are
door prizes to a boy and girl from
the two age groups.
The clubs hope this venture will
be a major fundraising event. The
proceeds raised will be divided
between the clubs to cover cost of
ice time, pros fees, equipment,
referees, etc. which in turn keep
club members' fees down.
Locks thwart
thieves
A locked door thwarted a bur
glary attempt at a Blyth residence
on Sunday.
Wingham OPP said that
unknown culprits entered the
garage of the residence owned by
Lenore Davidson of Blyth, through
a window. After trying the door
and another window, which were
both locked, the culprits were
unable to enter the home. They
searched Mrs. Davidson's car, but
left without taking anything.
In last week's issue of The
Citizen dated Oct. 19 under
"Legion Donates" it should have
read zone commander John
MacDonald presented representa
tives Bill Bearss and Brian Bell
with a plaque in recognition of the
Dominion Dart Championship.
Bly th
A meeting will be held at
Blyth Memorial Community
Hall on Tuesday, November
1st, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. to
provide the elector of the
Village of Blyth an
opportunity to meet ail
candidates pertaining to the
1994 Municipal and Public
Utilities Election. Everyone
is welcome.
Village of Blyth Council.
A
appointed a voting proxy
must apply to. the Municipal
Clerk, during normal office
hours, to receive a
certificate to vote by proxy.
The last day for making
application to the Clerk for
a certificate to vote by
proxy is Monday, November
14th, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. On
Saturday, November 5th,
1994 the Clerk’s office will
be open 12:00 noon to 5:00
p.m. for the purpose of
issuing certificates to vote
by proxy.
Polling Day - November
14th, 1994 - the Municipal
Office closes at 5:00 p.m.
Advance Polling Days -
Saturday, November 5th
Wednesday, November 9th
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Office - use
Dinsley Street side door.
Polling Day: Monday,
November 14th
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at
Blyth Memorial Community
Hall. Poll No. 1 -
comprising ail that portion
of the Village of Blyth south
of Dinsley Street.
Poll No. 2 - comprising all
that portion of the Village of
Blyth north of Dinsley
Street.
Helen R. Grubb,
Clerk/Returning Officer.
RADFORD AUTO j
BLYTH
523-9681
BRUSSELS
887-9661
Our Blyth Store and
our Brussels Store
will be closed
Saturday,
October 29,1994
for year-end
inventory
Sorry for any
inconvenience this
may cause.
The winners of euchre on Oct. 17
were: high lady, Anna DeJong;
high man, Ross Brighton; ladies'
lone hands, Ruth Sheills; men's
lone hands, Bernice McClinchey;
ladies' low, Nora Kelly; men's low,
Millar Richmond.
Between 1911 and 1914, a total
of 74,292 people immigrated to
Alberta. Eighty-one years later, in
1992, most of Alberta's immigrants
came from Asian countries.
Blyth Legion
420
Special dates to
remember
November 5, 1994
POPPY DAY CANVASS Door-to-Door will start
at 9:00 a.m. Those Legion members who
can attend will please meet at the Legion at
8:30 a.m. Your assistance will be
appreciated. Let us make this another great
campaign.
Hey Kids
Pick your own Pumpkins!
Thousands to choose from
Open the next two weekends
Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LAST CHANCE Oct. 29 & 30
Large Pumpkins $3.00 each or
2 for $5.00
Medium Pumpkins $2.00 each or
3 for $5.00
Small $1.00 each
November 6, 1994
Branch 420 Church Service will be held at
the Blyth Catholic Church. Church service
will start at 9:00 a.m. Please be ready to
assemble for the march at 8:30 at the Blyth
Municipal parking lot.
Remembrance Day
Nov. 11/94
Blythe Brooke
Orchards
1 mile west of Blyth on County Rd. #25
482-9371 523-4383
Service will be held at the BLYTH
MEMORIAL HALL at 10:45 a.m. with
James H. Carne, Pastor officiating.
The Parade Parties will meet at the
Blyth Legion at 10:15 a.m.
YOUR ATTENDANCE
SHALL BE REMEMBERED