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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-10-10, Page 7 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019. PAGE 7. HOCKEY FOR KIDS AGE 5-14 Saturday Evenings (7-8 pm) at the Blyth Arena beginning October 19th No previous experience necessary Enjoy some ice time and learn new skills! Contact Dave Passchier: 519-357-8916 or dkpasschier@hotmail.com for more information *Helmet and stick is required Broken Washer? Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 1st Blyth Scouting Apple Day Saturday, October 12 9 am - 11:30 am Scouting youth in uniform will be asking for donations to finance local scouting activities. Thank You for your support Arena concession stands could return North Huron Township Council has another step towards welcoming back concession stands to the North Huron Wescast Community Complex and the Blyth and District Community Centre operated by community groups. During council’s Monday night meeting, council gave Director of Recreation and Community Services Vicky Luttenberger direction to discuss the concession stands with two community groups that had come forward to run the sites. In Blyth, an unidentified group had offered to run the concession stand during tournaments and special events, paying $2,000 to the municipality per year. A local business had offered to run the concession booth year-round and pay $1,500 a year, however council was advised that a business being in the space would require that portion of the arena to be taxed, increasing costs for the municipality. The Wingham group, also unidentified, had made no mention in its proposal of payment for renting the space for the season. Deputy-Reeve Trevor Seip, who moved that council pursue an agreement with the community group in Blyth instead of the business owner, said his suggestion was based solely on the fact that changing the usage would alter the tax base. NEWS FROM BLYTH Behind the scenes As part of the celebrated revival of the Blyth Rutabaga Festival over the weekend, the G.L. Hubbard rutabaga factory offered guided tours through the site. Visitors followed the path that rutabagas take, from entering the factory, through processing and waxing and into storage. Above, Rick McInroy inspects the waxer at the factory while the rest of the group hears about how much of the factory’s production is shipped to the United States. (Denny Scott photo) United Church set to host turkey, beef fall supper Greeting and ushering worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Oct. 6 were Brenda Brooks and Nicole Layton. Marilyn Scott was at the piano, Katie Dockstader was choir director and Lavern Clark ran the power point. Rev. Elaine Strawbridge welcomed everyone to church and drew attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Special mention was the turkey and beef fall supper is on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Adults: $18, children 6-12, $9 and children under five are free. Tickets are available from David Onn, the Church office on Thursday mornings, Nicole’s Hairstyling and Spa Essentials. She also reminded the congregation that the UCW is sponsoring a bazaar, bake sale and vendor sale on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Rev. Strawbridge asked the congregation, “Why Did You Come to Church This Morning?” Some of the answers were they wanted to be here, they wanted to hear her speak, some had to show up because they were in the choir. She left the congregation with a question to think about, “What does Blyth United Church mean to you?” The children’s hymn was, “Like a Rock.” The scripture reading was from 2 Timothy 1:1-14. The choir favoured the congregation with the anthem, “Oh That I Had a Thousand Voices.” Rev. Strawbridge’s message to the congregation was, “We Are Called to Be the Church”. The United Church Mission and Service Funds helps many people in Canada and other countries by helping to fund different projects. The United Church Creed tells us that we are not alone. The choices that we make here affect many people both locally and in other countries. We start at the local church with showing our faith in Christ and other people. The offering was received followed by the offertory response, “What Can I Do?” and the offertory prayer. The hymn, “One Bread, One Body”, was sung followed by the communion prayer. Gwen Papple, Emily Phillips and Mary Lou Stewart served communion. The last hymn, “Set Forth by God’s Blessing”, was followed by the commissioning, the benediction and the singing of “Wherever You May Go, I Will Follow.” Everyone was invited for coffee and fellowship. Blyth church set to host benefit concert Happy belated birthday to Kelly Wharton who celebrated Oct. 5. Happy birthday to Kyle Martin, Gowanston who celebrates Oct. 12 and Bill Hull, Oct. 16. Winners of the Sept. 30 euchre at the Blyth Legion Hall were: Pauline McMichael, 73 and Gord Haggitt, 85; second, Dorothy Carter, 72 and Harold McClinchey, 63; most lone hands, Doris McClinchey, two and David Caesar, three and share the wealth, Virginia Caesar and Gord Haggitt. There were six-and-a-half tables of players at the Oct. 1 shoot party. Winners were: first, Mae Ritchie; second, Edna McLellan; third, Jim Howard; most shoots, Peggy Parks and share the wealth, Marie Millian, Gord Haggitt and Paul Moss. The next shoot party is on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with cards beginning at 1 p.m. Come out and join in the laughter and fun. Come out to the fundraiser for Huron Hospice on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Blyth Trinity Anglican Church. Entertainment is the Irish Cowboys. Beer and pretzels will be available at intermission and proceeds will go to the hospice. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk By Denny Scott The Citizen Ruta-ing around After touring the G.L. Hubbard rutabaga factory on Saturday, visitors to revival of the Blyth Rutabaga Festival could get their hands dirty and pick their own rutabaga, as demonstrated by Ashley Goudy. (Denny Scott photo)