HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-06-28, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2000. PAGE 3.
Choral Kids sing at Blyth United service
On Sunday, June 25 at the Blyth
United Church, the Choral Kids pro
vided music for the service.
Greeter was Lois van Vliet.
Ushering was David Sparling, Cliff
Snell, Loma and Randy Fraser. Barb
Bosman was the guest organist. Jane
Meier was in charge of the nursery.
The Choral Kids sang the anthem
When You Believe from The Prince
Kids get ready to paint the toivn
of Egypt. Patty Ortman read the
Gospel lesson, Mark 6: 1-13. The
Epistle lesson was 2 Corinthians: 14-
7:1.
In his sermon. Rev. Ernest Dow
talked about different examples of
barnacles. In the examples the barna
cles were sin. He then explained that
it was purity that he was talking
about.
Rev. Dow explained that there
were two types of sin-barnacles.
Attitudes are one. That “ is the con
tamination of our spirit”. The other
is attractions, which is the “contami
nation of our body or physical
appetites.”
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FROM BLYTH
CUNTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM
NO FEE
"BABYAND I"
Children young and old will have
the chance this Saturday morning to
add a little colour to Blyth’s down
town.
The annual sidewalk chalk draw
contest is being held
a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 1.
Registration is at The Citizen.
There will be three prizes awarded
in each of four age categories: seven
and under, eight to 12, 13 to 18 and
19 to 99.
Proud teachers
Art teachers from several Huron and Perth secondary schools were on hand for the opening
of the student art show at the Blyth Festival on Wednesday night. Chatting with show curator
Ron Walker (left) are Julie Hansen, Seaforth District High School; Paul McMullen, Goderich
District Collegiate Institute; Shannon Krueplin, St. Anne’s, Clinton and Trish Menheere,
Bluewater Secondary School. The show continues at Memorial Hall all summer long.
Admission is free.
This past weekend, “Blooming
Blyth” was booming! It all began on
Friday night for the grand opening
of the theatre and a new art exhibit.
On Saturday afternoon the Blyth
Lions and motorcyclists fundraised
for children for the fifth year in a
row. The motorcyclists from across
the province participated in Santa’s
Summer Ride. Chapter 14 of Huron
Perth ABATE (Association of Bikers
for Awareness, Training and
Education) lent their support to the
event again.
Brian Garnet of Blyth mentioned
earlier that he had been involved in
rides in other areas and saw the need
when he moved to Huron County.
Numerous events were included in
this year’s event along with the
fundraising ride. In order for the rid
ers to take part in the Ride they
donate a new toy, school supplies or
clothes for teens to toddlers. Of
course, cash donations are never
refused.
Bev Blair won the $500 elimina
tion draw prize.
The profit from the Lions goes to
the Huron County Christmas
Bureau. Numerous items were
donated by the people of Blyth.
The 10th annual fishing derby was
Sunday, compliments of Doug and
Diane Scrimgeour and families.
Special guest was Everett.
Scrimgeour of Blyth who has never
missed it. Also present was Lila
Radford of Goderich.
Tickets for hot dogs and a drink,
compliments of Blyth Legion were
given out. Each person participating
also received tickets for “gate”
prizes provided by Canadian Tire
and the Legion. Alex Blair and
Bruce Mason directed the traffic on
the highway to allow everyone to get
to and from the event.
Of the 65 fish caught the winners
were: largest and smallest fish in
each age group: boys, two to five,
largest, Michael Van Wyk, smallest,
Billy Higgs; boys, six to nine,
Trevor Ritchie, Brian Higgs and
Adam Lamb tied for the smallest; 10
- 12, Michael Keffer and Greg
Bauers; 13-15 Nick Stryker, who
was also the overall winner with the
biggest fish and Mark Caldwell.
For the girls: two to five, Victoria
Howatt and Kailyn Braber; six to
nine, Chantelle Warwick and Trisha
Deitner; 10 - 12 Nikki Hill and
Laura Bowers. There were no partic
ipants for the 13 - 15 year old girls.
The fish were measured and
cleaned by Rod Furness and Don
Elliott. A special mention goes out to
Dylan Bruxer of Seaforth who
returned the fish to the pond after it
was measured.
Cameron Nicholson of Lucknow
was excited about his catch, a large
snapping turtle. In the 10 years of
this event, this was the first time this
has occurred.
NOTICE 4!
The Blyth Apothecary
will be closed
SATURDAY, JULY 1,
SUNDAY, JULY 2
& MONDAY, JULY 3
Sorry for any inconvenience
this may cause
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Blyth Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
would like to thank
everyone who
donated, helped
and attended our
annual Penny Sale.
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Hospital
NO PRE-REGISTRATION
PROGRAM DAYS - WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 a.m.
WHERE - CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL LOUNGE
(Entrance off John St.)
PROGRAM TOPICS: July 5/oo • Infant Car Seat Safety
(Newborns - 3 months) July 12/00 • Infant CPR, Choking & Safety
July 19/00 ■ Program Cancelled
July 26/oo - Babysitters & You!
Watch for further dates in your "About your Hospital." article
Inquiries: Veronica Farquhar - 482-3440 Ext. 304
Until July 1, you can still take advantage of our
"Adventure Package".
Attend any four of the five remaining productions
and...
Save ne^ 40% off
adult admissions!
Call now for details
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