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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-04-06, Page 3A B • Ma* You to the residents of Blyth for the "awesome" welcome you gave 4Wee4 pea4 on our Grand Opening. Also a special thank you to my family and friends for their continuing support and to my staff for all their hard work. I couldn't do it without you! Hours for April are Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Looking forward to a great summer! Thanks again — Debbie S Iffee4 it Tre914 413 Queen St., Blyth — 523-4499 Our Door Prize Winner was Crystal Taylor ) Now! Available in Londesborough at janet'sfiairstyling * 10 minute stand-up tanning booth *Australian Gold & Swedish Beauty Lotions Please phone for an appointment at 523-4445 or 523-9527 '444, Tanning Packages Available 271 Anthony's Lane, Londesborough INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS It's The Law! Every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. r I Buy One Smoke Alarm - Get ONE FREE! I Fill in this coupon and present it when purchasing I one smoke alarm at either: I Blyth Building Supplies or Auburn Co-op and receive the SECOND ONE FREE! Name Address Sponsored by BLYTH & DISTRICT FIRE DEPARTMENT I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code Act, Council is required to hold a public meeting to review the fees for building permit applications. North Huron Council will hold this public meeting on Wednesday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the North Huron Council Chambers. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Additional information is available by contacting the Municipal Office during normal business hours. John.Stewart, CMO Clerk-Administrator Township of North Huron Car cleaning and automotive 15% off Come in and check out our selection of chamois, sponges, wash mitts, wax, armoral, etc. Also engine oil, washer fluid and other automotive accessories. April Door Crasher 8 pc. bungee cord set req `6.99 only 54.99 208 Hamilton St., Blyth 523-9305 castle PRO building centres Blyth Building Supplies /.7 COMMUNITY MEAL & GRADE 8 SILENT AUCTION Roeat E Veggeit Memorial Hall Blyth Wednesday, April 12 Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Auction: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 pm Adults $10.00 Youth (7-12) $ 5.00 Children (6 & under) FREE Family $30.00 (take-out meals available) Proce-edd kyr 'ems Ad& Seisod, Visit the Auction in the Bainton Galle Proceeds will support our Grade 8 year-end trip. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006. PAGE 3. April is cancer campaign month. Volunteers canvassing the ward of Blyth this year will be Doreen Siertsema, Carol Casey, Vera Hesselwood, Donna Govier, June Patterson, Ann Hulzebos, Jean Plaetzer and Mary Lou Stewart. Please give generously in the battle against cancer. Sorry to hear Clarence Bailie is a patient in London hospital.. • Euchre results for March 27 are: high lady, Jane Robinson, 68; high man, Vera Hesselwood, 76; lone hands, Kay Hesselwood, two; Darrel Wood, three; low lady, Bernice McClinchey, 52; low man, Lloyd Glousher, 42; door prize, Dini Nethery; share the wealth, June Patterson, Len Archambault and Thelma Johnston. • The next euchre is on April 10 in A large number of youth participated in the regular monthly meeting of the Blyth and area youth park committee. As deadlines approach, plans are being finalized. Quotes have been received for land excavation, the cement pad, signage and by the time of this printing — the skateboard system plans will be complete. The youths have accepted the challenge to raise $6,000 through fundraising events. The first event — a cheese sale, was completed in March. During April the Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to Blyth Legion as it celebrated 60 years. Congratulations to Lenora Davidson who celebrates her birthday Friday, April 7. Congratulations to Helen Stonehouse of Braemar Retirement Home, Wingham who will celebrate her birthday, April 10. As I travelled to Clinton a few days ago I thought Sparling's sign summed up the weather quite well "Spring is here, weather or not." Come out and support Blyth Public School at their annual beef supper on Wednesday, April 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Blyth Memorial Hall. Adults $10, children six - 12, $5 and there's a family rate of $30. Town and Country Support Services is asking for volunteer drivers in the Blyth, Belgrave and North Huron area. If you can spare some time call 357-3222. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on April 2, were Lois vanVliet, and Tom and Emily Dunbar. Everyone was invited to come early for coffee and juice which was hosted this Sunday by Brenda Brooks and an Elmira Poultry Products sale is being conducted. Joan Caldwell, Mary Rouw and Val Frazer are co- ordinating the youth team and are looking for more canvassers (both adult and youth). Also in April, each household will be receiving a donation and pledge sheet. This will give you the opportunity to donate to the youth of the community. A major fundraiser is being planned for Saturday morning, June 3. The event is a walk-a-thon (bikes, skateboards, strollers, etc. all Kesley Kerr. Ushering were Brenda Brooks, Joann MacDonald, Lois van Vliet and Elaine Brown. Guest organist was Margaret Kai. Cheryl Cronin led a hymn-sing before church of everyone's favourite hymns. The choir anthem was Hallelujah. Rev. Robin McGauley asked the children to come to the front for their storytime and to bring the food for the Food Bank while the congregation sang Tree of Life. During this the a symbols of Lent, (a loaf of bread, a bottle of oil, a bowl of water, a candle and a cross) were brought to the front by Kelsey Kerr, Colton Kerr, Wyatt Bearss, MacKenzie McNichol and -Quinton Hakkers. Rev. McGauley reviewed the meaning of the symbols of Lent and said that the cross was the last symbol because next Sunday would be Palm Sunday. The cross was different than the one at the front of the church. It had a circle around it representing the resurrection. Rev. McGauley placed a purple sash beside the red, orange, yellow and green ones to extend the rainbow. welcome). Whole families are encouraged to participate. Plans will be made at the next meeting on April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anglican Church Parish Hall in Blyth. Everyone is welcome to attend. Society hears so often that youth are the future, but they are also the present. With this in mind, it is the goal of youth park committee to help provide no cost, or low-cost activities for the community's young. Up until now skateboarding seems continued on page 21 Jon Hakkers held the candles to be lit and taken down to Sunday school. The readings were from Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 51 and John 12: 20-36 led by 011ie Craig. Rev. McGauley's message to the adults was The Hour has Come. The most asked question by children is "Why did Jesus have to die?" Some answers are he died to save us from our sins. Jesus died to create new life, like a grain of wheat dies to create new growth when it is planted in the soil. The results of Jesus dying on the cross created a new community of faith. His death made changes in our lives. We welcomed two new members, Nan Gore and Mark Nonkes who joined the congregation by transfer of membership. seri& FROM BLYTH Youth show support for park 60th anniversary The Blyth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a dinner and dance on Saturday, April 1 to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Present to help celebrate were North Huron reeve Doug Layton, Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell and many guests from the Legion. At the head table were, from left: Laurie Chafe, Bill Chafe, Marg Smith, Brian Smith, Legion president Thelma Johnston, Ken Johnston and piper Gord Grazier. (Heather Crawford photo)