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The Citizen, 2000-10-18, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2000. PAGE 3. FROM BLYTH Blyth United marks anniversary It was the 143rd anniversary of the Blyth United Church on Sunday, Oct. 15. The guest speaker was Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez, who was minister at Blyth United from 1987 - 93. Greeters were Loma Fraser and Barbara Hicks. Ushering was Steve Cook and Warren and Erin Moore. Organist was Barb Bosman. Nicole Kerr was in charge of the nursery. Rick and Ashley Howson led the congregation in singing prior to the service starting. Harvey Snell led the service. The Hymn of Praise was Come, Let Us Sing. A quartet with members Rick Howson, Gayle Poore, Barb Bosman and Bodie Craig sang Just a Little Talk with Jesus. Harvey Snell read the gospel les­ son John 10: 7-18. For the children’s time Rev. Ramirez spoke about being thankful. He used a glass and some water to emphasize being thank“full”. The sermon was entitled Celebrate and Give Thanks. He told a story of a young man, who saw an old man planting a peach tree. He questioned if the older man would live to enjoy the fruit from the tree. The older man replied that he was thankful that he had always been able to enjoy peaches and the tree was so that oth­ ers could enjoy the fruit. Rev. Ramirez talked about remem­ bering the times that he and his fam­ ily spent in Blyth. He also told about the church that he is now at in London. He commented that “the time spent with the congregation was both a privilege, as well as a responsibility.” Lavem Clark, Warren Moore and Steve and Debbie Cook collected the offering. Testing the product Albert Wasson manages to get some exercise while shop­ ping as he tries out one of the items at the Blyth United Church fall rummage held this past weekend. (Vicky Bremner photo) Parkland would honour W. Thuell By Janice Becker Citizen staff Blyth may soon have a parkland named to commemorate a past vil­ lage employee who dedicated more than 50 years to the community. Sammy Thuell, Carl Nesbitt and Sam Dougherty attended the Oct. 16 meeting of Blyth council to seek sup­ port to have the grassed area at the pumphouse named in honour of W.C. (Billy) Thuell, Sammy’s father. Thuell worked for 53 years as fore­ man of hydro and waterworks, begin­ ning in 1919 when he ran the steam generator, five years before hydro arrived. One of the last projects supervised by Thuell was the installation of the large underground storage tank, now under the park area. He retired Continued on page 9 VILLAGE OF BLYTH LARGE ITEM PICKUP Carter's Waste Disposal shall conduct a pick up of large items including refrigerators which have a Certificate stating CFC Free. Items must be placed at the curb and the pick up shall commence at 8:00 a.m. on the following date. Saturday, October 21, 2000 John Stewart, CMO Clerk-Treasurer the Blyth Iw 523-9381 or come in for our great tasting pizza, 9 each one made from the finest, * freshest ingredients. Choose from the following toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, bacon, olives, ham, sausage, pineapple, hot peppers & double cheese. BUY ONE and get a second for 1/2 price Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. 'til closing eat in or take out Blythe Brooke Orchards now offering top quality: • Apples • Pears • Grapes & • Fresh Apple Cider at the farm or we will deliver For more information call (519) 523-9338 We’re located 1 mile west of Blyth while you can. Please make sure that you use your right to vote by coming out to place your ballot. After all, you are voting for your community. KATHY’S QUOTE OF THE WEEK: A diamond is a piece of coal that stuck to the job. The weekly euchre party was held on Oct. 9 in Bainton’s Art Gallery in Memorial Hall. Jean Plaetzer captured the high score for the ladies while Norm Tumbull was the recipient for the men. Meanwhile his wife Mary earned the most lone hands for the ladies and Charlie Bromley had the most Ione hands for the men. The low scores for the evening went to Isabel Craig and Graeme McDowell. Please keep in mind that the week­ ly euchre card parties are held every Monday night at 8 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Come out for an evening of enjoyment and laughter. The more the merrier. This is an early announcement concerning the upcoming municipal election. Being as it is going to be held on Nov. 13 which falls on a Monday, euchre will not be held that night so come out to play cards 1ST BLYTH SCOUTING OCTOBER 21, 2000 9 A.M. - 12 NOON Scouting Youth in uniform will be asking for donations to finance local scouting activities THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Skate-g Saturday, October 28, 2000 From 9 am to 1 pm Blyth & District Community Centre Be a pledger or a skater for the Blyth Skate-a-thon on Saturday,Oct. 28, 00. Lots of prizes and fun for everyone Registration 8:30 to 9:00 am Skate-a-thon: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Age groups 7 & under skate 9 am to 11 am 8 & over 9 am to 1 pm Help support Blyth Minor Hockey & Blyth Figure Skating Clubs Pledge sheets available at the Blyth & District Community Centre or call 523-4766. TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON INVITES ALL RATEPAYERS TO AN ALL CANDIDATES’ NIGHT WINGHAM WARD WINGHAM ARMOURIES OCTOBER 24th, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. EAST WAWANOSH WARD BELGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL NOVEMBER 2nd, 2000 - 8:00 p.m. BLYTH WARD BLYTH MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HALL OCTOBER 30th, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. John Stewart Clerk Administrator Township of North Huron 2