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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-23, Page 3Our sympathy is extended to Gerald and Nancy Hakkers and family in the sudden death of Gerald’s sister and to Fred and Deb Hakkers and family in the death of a cousin, Hilda Gilders of Bayfield. Euchre results for April 14 at the legion with five tables playing were: high lady, Pat Jenkins, 73; high man, Ken Johnston, 78; low lady, Effie McCall, 44; low man, Joann MacDonald, 50; lone hands, Thelma Johnston, three, Bill Nethery, four; door prize, Marie Park and share- the-wealth, Darrel Wood and Jean Nethery. The next euchre is April 28 at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. The community breakfast is at Blyth Memorial Hall on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $5. Proceeds go to the Cancer Society. This is sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mark your calendar on May 1 for the Blyth Public School Community Supper at the Memorial Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Greeting at Blyth United Church Sunday, April 20 were Irma Mason and Lois van Vliet. Ushering were Karen, Bryce and Brett Giousher and Emily Phillips. Guest musician was Margaret Kai. Many Easter flowers decorated the church. The children’s hymn was Christ Arose. For the children’s story Rev. Eugen Bannerman told the story of Douglas Johnston. Johnston had greeted a friend at his door and asked the woman and daughter to come in and sit down. When he asked them to stay for dinner the woman said she came alone and when Douglas looked, the daughter had disappeared. She said her daughter had died two years ago but she had been thinking about her as she came to the door. Rev. Bannerman told the children that her thoughts of her daughter must have transferred to Mr. Johnston so that he thought he had seen the daughter. He explained that Jesus was the same. He died and reappeared to people, then disappeared again. The children were invited to stay and see The Easter Story by the drama club and Easter readers. Those taking part were Lavern Clark, Chauncey Carter, Lois van Vliet, Chelsea Carter-Brown, Pam Campbell, Amelia Carter-Brown, Brandilyn Bearss, Amanda Bearss, Wyatt Bearss and Warren Moore. Rev. Bannerman’s message to the adults was After-Death Comm­ unications. April 24 is the UCW meeting in the church parlour at 2 p.m. April 28 is the official board meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 3 Rev., Mark Curtis in Concert (Canada’s Singing Priest) will be performing in North Street United Church, Goderich at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the church office at 524-2103. LAWN QUESTIONS? 100% Organic Programs! 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - Businessperson celebrates 20 years on main street THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2003. PAGE 3. 20 years behind the counter Carol Irwin stands behind the counter at the Blyth Inn, where she will be celebrating 20 years in business on May 1,2 and 3. (Mary Simmons photo) people here,” she said. While the summer season sees extra business with tourists coming into the town to attend the Blyth Festival, Carol is adamant on the point that the local community support is what has maintained the business throughout the years. “Our business has continued because of surrounding area customers,” she said. “I want to thank them for 20 years in business and I hope to continue serving them.” The Blyth Inn has changed a great deal since the Irwins took over. Known as The Boot, it was primarily a pub with a dining room off to the side where Carol’s Candies and Collectibles is now located. “When we took over it was doing a business of 95 per cent booze and five per cent food,” she said. “Now it’s 95 per cent food and five per cent booze.” She said a lot of the changes come down to the changing times. When they first opened, they were able to stay open later on the weekends and provided entertainment. “There’s just no call for that sort of thing now,” she said. She now closes the place at 11 p.m. on the weekends, explaining that since her husband died last year, it’s too much for her to have to open and close. “You can’t expect someone else to 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 < 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 < 4 4 < 4 4 4 4r By Mary Simmons Student writer After 20 years in business, Carol Irwin has seen a lot of Blyth’s main street businesses come and go, while the Blyth Inn remained. When she first came to Blyth 20 years ago with her husband Peter and three children, Elizabeth, James and Rob, she was ready to do something different with her life. “We always wanted to be in the food business,” she said of her decision with her husband to purchase the Blyth Inn and run it as a family business. “The children were a big help,” she said. “They were all in university at that time, but they were able to come and help out.” Elizabeth now works there full- time, after taking some years off to finish her studies work in Toronto in the restaurant business. She now lives with her husband and children in Wingham and is able to help her mother with the day-to-day running of the inn. Carol admits the 20 years have not been without struggles and challenges. “It’s always a challenge to run a business in a small town,” she said. She said she has enjoyed working with the public and has met a lot of people from all walks of life whom she would never have met if not through her contact with them at the inn. “We have met a great mix of MARLEY PAWS GROOMING PARLOUR For All Your Dogs' Needs Tl p To To,. MARLEY PAWS FARM 39346 Hullett-McKillop Rd. AUBURN, N0M 1E0 519-523-9663 CAT LAXTON ~ U.K. Trained Breeder of Border Collies, 1989 do that for you,” she said. “I’d have to do it and it’s too much for me on my own.” The hours will change, however, on the weekend of the anniversary celebration. On May I, 2 and 3, special offers and entertainment will be available. On Thursday, what Carol said are the best wings in Huron County will be available for 35 cents each rather than the regular 65 cents. On Friday, the actual anniversary, lunch and supper specials will be available for $5.20 and $10.20, with entertainment by Ken Pennington from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will also be a supper special on Saturday and anniversary cake will be served with all specials throughout the festivities. GLAD partnership As a “Communities in Bloom” village Blyth’s been invited to participate in the first annual national Glad Clean for Green Event, where residents can clean up and make a difference in their community. Saturday, April 26 is proclaimed Blyth’s day for clean up. GLAD has provided gloves, garbage bags, banner and posters. Students can receive community service hours for participating. If interested in volunteering contact Bev Elliott at 523-4323. Bring work gloves and good talking shoes. Meet at the Blyth Greenway water tower, 9 a.m. People unable to make the GLAD event, could set this day aside for sprucing up their own property. wSk k >200lT J TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON North Huron Council has enacted a by-law to amend the rates at the Blyth Union Cemetery and the Wingham Municipal new rates on May amended available at the North Huron municipal office. John Stewart, CMO Clerk-Administrator Cemetery. The will go into effect 1, 2003. The rate schedule is All-you-can-eat Fish Fry $Q45 Saturday, Apr. 26 From 5-8 p.m. Full menu also available the Blyth Ipp 523-9381 „ WIHUS.;- 20th (Lnnwuuwy, the Blyth Iw Thurs., May 1st, Fri., May 2nd & Sat., May 3rd l/au 'te invited to came and celefvaite with itt> featuring different daily ypecuds ~ (dntuueMwty cahe twated with all specials Friday evening entertainment KEN PENNINGTON 422 Queen St., 523-9381 FROM BLYTH Plans for Garden The main objective for the Blyth Memory Garden this year, is to erect a kiosk which will house the “Tree of Life”. Also flowerbeds are a number one priority. If anyone is dividing daylilies, sedum, mums, hostas, shasta daisies, bleeding hearts, phlox contact Bev Elliott as these perennials can be used in the first plantings. If anyone is interested in donating to the Memory Garden, call and Elliott will explain the donation procedure. W, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON BLYTH WARD HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE The water department will be conducting a hydrant and main flushing program during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30, 2003. This procedure could result in the discolouration of your water. It is recommended that all customers check their water for rust prior to use each day as discolouration of laundry, etc. could occur. Thank you for your co­ operation.