HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-09-30, Page 8Under grey skies
Though the skies continued to threaten throughout
-Saturday morning, Blyth Lions club members were on
hand to install a railing along a bridge as part of the Blyth
Brook Greenway project. While Ken Stewart steadies the
post, Tom Cronin tightens the bolt and Jason Hulzebos
looks on.
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The annual Autumn Walk along
the Blyth Greenway Trail,
Saturday, Oct. 3, hosted by the
Blyth Community Greenway
Committee, will bcgin at 1:30 p.m.
in the Grcenway Trail parking lot
located on the cast side of Hwy. 4.
Admission is free and everyone is
welcome to attend.
During the walk members of the
Greenway Committee will be
highlighting work that has been
completed on the Greenway project
this year. New features include trail
information signs and a large
permanent trail map, park benches
Bernice Gross was the organist
welcoming all to Knox United at
10 a.m. on Sept. 27. The invitation
to worship was from Timothy 6
concerning those who are led by
temptation against those with faith
in God.
The board meets at the church at
8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. At 7
p.m. Oct. 25 the Exeter Bible
Fellowship presents an "Evening of
Gospel Music''. Meet at the manse
from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday,
Sept. 30 regarding youth group for
Grade 9 and up.
The children were invited to the
front and a mystery tape drawn
from the bag. Rev. Paul Ross spoke
to them about the many uses of the
and picnic tables in the re s t area,
and the creation of a fitness trail
along the Greenway route.
Committee members will be
handing out trail maps and
brochures throughout the afternoon.
For anyone who would like to
enjoy the Greenway Trail from a
different perspective, short wagon
rides will also be available. The
wagon rides will provide a terrific
opportunity for people who wish to
see the trail but don't want to walk
the whole way. The wagon rides
will leave from the parking lot
beginning at 1:30 p.m.
voices and closed with a prayer on
the need to tell others of Jesus'
work and love.
Scripture was given from
Jeremiah 32. He was captured and
imprisoned. However, God's word
told him to buy a certain field. This
he did and as told put the sealed
deed in a jug.
Rev. Ross continued with Luke
16, the story of the rich man and
the beggar, Lazarus.
The sermon "Hearing Voices"
was the topic for the day. Rev.
Ross said that all hear numerous
voice but must learn to listen and
understand the voice of God. ''In
life there are numerous paths which
we can follow. We must learn to
listen and pick the right one."
To round out the afternoon the
Blyth Optimist Club will be
holding a barbecue and providing
refreshments for participants in the
parking lot at 3:30 p.m.
The Blyth Community Greenway
Committee invites everyone to
come out and enjoy the fall colours
and sec how the Greenway project
is progressing. The environmental
and recreational benefits of the
Greenway project have been made
possible through the efforts of
numerous local community groups
and interested individuals.
Bible study
members gather
Londesboro United Church
welcomed Knox United, Auburn
Bible Study members for the
meeting on Sept. 22.
Acts 13 and first 12 verses were
studied. In this Barnabas and Saul
went forth to preach. They found a
false prophet, who tried to change
their faith.
Knox United will host the
meeting for Sept. 29. In the future
Londesboro will only. host every
fourth meeting. The time is 1:30
p.m.
Silvers Tops
meet Oct. 14
The Silver Tops decided to have
their October meeting on
Wednesday, Oct. 14. They are
invited to a "Fun Day" at•
Dungannon on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.
The Silver Tops will be responsible
for two numbers there.
Fall Rally is to be held on Oct. 21
at Holmesville in the Township
Hall. Registration is 11:15 a.m. ---
12:15‘ p.m. and the fee per person is
$4. The Silver Tops will be
responsible for a three to five
minute skit.
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Annual trail walk goes Oct. 3
Walkerburn members
celebrate birthdays BLOW OUT PRICES!
UCW hosts rummage sale
Eileen McClinchey welcomed
the Walkerburn Club to her home
at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 23.
The meeting opened with a
reading, "Autumn", by Vera
Penfound and Ethel Ball led in
prayer.
The secretary and treasurer gave
their reports and letters received
were read. Roll call was answered
with 11 members present.
Collection and birthday money
were then received.
Former member, Adelaide
Young has invited the club to her
home in Goderich for the
Halloween party. Come in
masquerade or pay a fine. This will
be at 8 p.m. Jackie McKee will be
program convenor and Kay Lapp is
in charge of lunch.
Wilfred Collison is celebrating a
birthday soon and Vera Penfound
showed the nightwear that she has
Continued from page 3
with "Family" in it.
Jo-Ann McDonald, acting
secretary, read last month's
minutes.
Anyone who can help with the
rummage sale is to give Jo-Ann a
call.
The next meeting is Tuesday,
Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Lunch was
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completed for him. Vera was
thanked for her excellent work.
Discussion arose regarding material
and it was suggested to contact
-`• ' Patricia's Clothes Closet in Auburn.
An interesting reading "I like to
Walk with Grandma" was read by
Ethel Ball. Ell Lapp had just
celebrated his 80th birthday so 'an
amusing "Life Begins at Eighty"
was read by his wife, Kay.
A contest of local surnames
followed and Betty Archambault
and Martha Daer were the winners.
The meeting closed with another
reading "Hymns for Professionals".
After the meeting Jackie McKee
went to Patricia's Clothes Closet to
purchase material. The owner of
the store refused payment. She
wished to donate to the community
project too. It was a lovely
contribution and very thoughtful.
at MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES