HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-21, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21,1997 PAGE 3.
For the bridal season
110 participate in bike rodeo
Linda Wilson of Unique Designs by Linda displays some
of the floral creations to be showcased at her open house,
to be held Saturday, June 7 at the quaint Westfield
church.
Designer creates
unique, unusual
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
Many bridal couples dream about
how they would like their wedding
to look. But, how much easier it
would be to actually see it before
hand.
On Saturday, June 7 the quaint
Westfield Fellowship Hall will be
the site of a wedding — in theory
anyway. Linda Wilson of Unique
Designs by Linda is renting the
church for a day to better display
her wedding ideas to the public.
The open house will begin at noon
and run until 9 p.m.
Linda, who attended the West
field church as a child, has a strong
affinity for it "I have always liked
the church and when the business
started to take off I thought what a
wonderful place it would be to
showcase my work. I tend to like
old things, antique things, and
obviously there is a sentimental
attachment there as well."
Westfield United Church, located
on Cone. 5 of East Wawanosh, was
built in 1889 and closed in June,
1969. The interdenominational fel
lowship group formed that year and
leld their first service there on July
20, 1969. Present pastor Don Vair
ind his wife Mary are among the
nany who have contributed hours
if labour to the church’s refurbish-
ng. A nursery has been built in the
lorth-west comer, a space which is
llso used for prayer meetings. In
1988 the church's three memorial
stained glass windows placed dur-
ng World War I for William
Buchanan, Ivan Wightman and
Mussel Woods, were repaired.
Planning a wedding can be a
Jaunting task so Linda hopes that
jy presenting a design in this pic-
.uresque church setting, some of
he mystery can be removed. "They
say a picture is worth a thousand
words. Many people can’t envision
something unless they see it, so
that's why I thought this would be a
good idea."
There will be no sales that day,
but information will be available as
well as an opportunity for consulta
tion.
Obviously, as Linda enjoys
themes when putting together her
designs, the decorations and floral
arrangements will not be a hodge
podge of concepts. While lilacs is
the theme for the main church,
Linda also intends to decorate the
foyer and basement to show a
wider variety of her work. "I adore
lilacs and they're a nice early sum
mer theme, but I want a setting for
people to wander through and see
if they like my ideas." Linda will
be serving refreshments in the
basement, so intends to display
designs more in keeping with
receptions.
With an artistic preference for
waterfall designs, with cascading
flowers and greenery, Linda says
she enjoys creating the 'other than
ordinary'. "I like to do something
different. I can do normal, but I like
people to say, 'Wow, I've never
seen anything like that before.' You
don't have to want 'different' to
come to me, but I’d love it if you
did. I guess that's why I call my
business Unique Designs."
Deciding to start this business
was precipitated in part by practi
cality. With five years’ experience,
and courses in wedding flower
arrangements and professional
design, Linda couldn’t get enough
hours working for another florist. "I
knew I had some good ideas and I
thought I might as well start on my
own."
For now her focus is strictly on
weddings as she doesn't need fresh
flowers on hand, and because they
are such happy events. "I like the
fussiness of weddings, working
with the brides. It's just such a
cheerful time."
The Optimist Club of Blyth and
District held the fifth annual bike
rodeo on May 13 at the Blyth
Community Centre. This year,
rollerblades were included into the
program.
Blyth Public School students,
kindergarten to Grade 8, partici
pated in the event. The rodeo
consisted of a bike safety quiz and
CIBC donates
Further information has become
available regarding the CIBC’s
donation to a village youth pro
gram.
The money chain, consisting of
< 15-$ 10 bills, used for the ribbon
cutting at the bank, was donated to
the interdenominational Blyth Unit
ed Church Youth Group.
The group is fundraising for a
"Kingdom Bound" trek to Darien
Lake, New York, later this year.
Early morning
blaze destroys
silo contents
An early morning call, May 14,
took the Blyth and Area Fire
Department to a silo fire in East
Wawanosh Twp.
The firefighters were on the
scene by 7:30 a.m., at the farm of
Jim and Karen Hallahan, Hallrice
Farms, Sideroad 39-40.
Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling said
foam was put on the fire first for
better saturation, then water was
applied.
The silo was filled with silage to
three rings from the top and Josling
expected the firefighters to remain
at the fire at least through the
morning.
bike inspection before students
participated in the series of
activities designed to test their
skills and knowledge of the rules of
the road.
The 110 students who completed
the program received an
information pack which contained a
Bike Safety booklet, sticker, pencil
and McDonald's Free Fries
voucher.
Const. Jeff Geen, who is the
Wingham OPP's community safety
officer co-ordinated the program
with the assistance of Const. John
Marshall, the Optimist Club and
Blyth Public School.
Volunteers Joanne, David,
Crystal, Anne, Dick and Debbie as
well as Optimists, Blyth arena,
Constable Marshall, Constable
Geen and the Blyth Public School
helped make the program a success.
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HAMM’S
BLYTH
PHONE 523-4342
at Blyth Cemetery
Sunday, June 1,1997
at 2:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome
Special Textile Collection
May 26 to June 6
ACCEPTABLE:
• Linens - towels, table cloths, etc.
• Window Coverings - curtains, sheers
^✓Textiles should be placed in plastic bags with either a sock
tied around the neck or clearly labeled "Textiles Only".
Textiles should be free of mildew, thinners, grease or oils
and should not smell musty or of mothballs, or substances which
could contaminate other textiles during collection and processing.
Place this bag beside your blue box on your regular collection day
during the period of May 26 to June 6.
This program is only for a limited time.
Clothing - men's , women's and children s
Accessories - purses, belts, ties, etc.
• Outerwear - hats, scarves, coats, gloves, etc.
Footwear - shoes, boots, slippers, etc.
• Bedding - sheets, pillowcases, comforters