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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-10-31, Page 7 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019. PAGE 7. A two-vehicle collision that took place on Oct. 23 just east of Blyth has resulted in the death of a 69- year-old Morris-Turnberry resident. At approximately 8:40 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and the Fire Department of North Huron responded to the scene of the collision located on Blyth Road near Allboro Line. The driver and sole occupant of a pickup truck was transported from the scene to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Lawrence Everett, 69 years of age from Morris-Turnberry. The preliminary investigation has determined the deceased was traveling eastbound on Blyth Road in a pickup truck when he collided with the rear end of a heavy tow truck that was also travelling eastbound on Blyth Road. The driver of the tow truck was uninjured. Investigators from the Huron County OPP Detachment & West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team remained on scene investigation until approximately 5 p.m. the day of the collision. Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Two-vehicle collision east of Blyth proves fatal ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 420 BLYTH The Poppy Campaign money collected in 2018 was $6,166.70 THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT POPPY ACCOUNT Bank Balance Sept. 30/18 $6,797.99 Collected in 2018 Campaign 6,166.70 Total $12,964.69 EXPENDITURES Poppy Supplies $725.43 Printing & Advertising 620.44 Posters, Poems & Essay Contest Prizes 890.00 Parkwood Hospital Visit & Bursary (Veteran's Comfort) & Charitable Foundation & donations 2,096.90 TOTAL RECEIPTS $12,964.69 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4332.77 BANK BALANCE SEPT. 30/19 $8,631.92 Poppy Chairperson Donna Govier would like to thank all who made the 2018 Campaign a success, final calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $6,166.70 earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 2019 campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last November. A special thanks to all the businesses and organizations for their continuing support and also to comrades Shirley and Ric. The Legion has a supply of canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats for any person in our district who may require the use of them. A special thanks goes out to the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members and any others who have assisted in making this one of the best poppy campaigns ever. Poppy Week will go from October 31st to November 11th. Yours truly, Poppy Campaign Chairperson Donna Govier NEWS FROM BLYTH Fatal collision On Oct. 23, Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH) firefighters, Huron County Emergency Medical Services and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on County Road 25 near Allboro Line. The collision resulted in one fatality. The call was one of several for the FDNH over the past week who responded to two fire calls including one serious structure fire at an abandoned home on Cranbrook Road on Monday. (Denny Scott photo) Let us Wash Your Quilts Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Greeting and ushering worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Oct. 27, were Nicole Layton and Brenda Brooks. Marilyn Scott was organist and Lori Falconer ran the Power Point. Kate Monk, guest speaker welcomed everyone to church and drew everyone’s attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. Kate lit the Christ candle and the other candles on the altar table. She invited everyone to greet one another on this rainy morning. The first hymn, “Come In, Come In and Sit Down”, was sung followed by the call to worship repeated responsively and the opening prayer said in unison. The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. Kate told the children that sometimes when we start new things it can be scary, like starting school for the first time. Kate told the children that her friend’s mother told them, “When things get worse have a cookie in your purse to share.” Kate shared cookies with the children. Kate said a prayer for the children. The children’s hymn, “Jesus, Friend of Little Children”, was sung. The scripture readings were from Romans 8: 28, 31-39 and Luke 2: 1-7. The choir sang the anthem, “Abide With Me” with Bodie Craig singing the second verse as a solo. Kate’s message to the congregation was, “Be Open’. Kate told the congregation of the trip she and her husband had taken to the Yukon and Alaska. They stayed in cabins and took many hikes along trails in the area. She told the congregation that pictures can’t do justice to the scenery in the Yukon. You come close to nature and the wild. She told of an eagle flying by her. Everything is changing in the Yukon because of the permafrost. There were no spas or pools where they were and supper was what you could find at the nearest convenience store because there were no restaurants. In places like the Yukon you will have everything you need but not all that you want. The scriptures tell us of Jesus’ birth and a man growing up and not having everything set up perfectly. People need someone to walk the path with them and Jesus is there. Jesus taught and healed many on His walks along the way. Things are not always perfect. Be open to what is happening around us, slow down and enjoy your surroundings. Be thankful for what we have and that God is with us. The offering was received followed by the singing of the response, “What Can I Do?”, the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people, silent prayers and the singing of the Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”, was followed by the commissioning and benediction and the singing of the response, “Wherever You May Go, I Will Follow.” Everyone was invited for coffee and fellowship. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Happy Birthday to Cecil Wittich (former Blyth United Church Minister), Waterloo, who celebrates Oct. 31; Mike Courtney and Floyd Herman, Nov. 2; Hebo Siertsema, Nov. 3; Matthew Abell-Rinn, Nov. 5 and Keyonia Pawitch, Nov. 6. Happy Birthday everyone. Happy Anniversary to Renske and Edgar Daer, who celebrate Nov. 4. Winners of the Oct. 21 euchre at the Blyth Legion Hall were: first, Barb Howard, 81 and Jewel Plunkett, 80; second, Audrey Boonstoppel, 69 and Harry Smith, 75; lone hands, Doris McClinchey, four and Sharon Freeman, five and share the wealth, Doris McClinchey and Pauline McMichael. The next euchre is on Monday, Nov. 4 at Blyth Legion Hall. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with cards beginning at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy the fun. As I drove through the countryside these last two weeks I enjoyed the scenes that Mother Nature presented: a field of fall crocus and the colourful leaves on many bushes along the way. Mother Nature at her best. We do not have to leave Huron County to see the best there is in coloured leaves. Plunkett tops weekly euchre at Blyth Legion Service features guest speaker Blyth Branch 420 Church Service will be held at Blyth Christian Reformed Church. Service will begin at 9:15 a.m. Please be ready to assemble at the church at 8:45 a.m. November 3, 2019 Blyth Legion Branch 420 BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED