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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-07-14, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2005. PAGE 3. Ann and John Nesbit, Sharon and Bruce Bromley, Linda and Fred Meier and Linda and Ken Bird have returned home after an enjoyable trip to the west. While there, they visited with Pete and Joanne deJong of High River and had coffee with Keith and Joyce VanCamp. Ann and John Nesbit visited with cousin Gail (McWhirter) and Bob Hodgins of Calgary and Wayne and Lucy Wilson of Edmonton (former residents of Brussels). They also visited with Pat Shaw’s sister Ann’s, aunt Elsie. Fred and Linda Meier visited with Bill Hamm and family. Sharon and Bruce Bromley visited with cousins Rob and Jen Rich of Sylvan Lake. It was cold and rained a lot but everyone enjoyed a trip. Among the highlights were Banff and Lake Louise. While there Linda and Ken Bird celebrated their 3()th wedding anniversary. Janet Baillie of Colbourg spent a few days with Ralph and Amy McCrea and attended the Blyth Festival to see The Ginkgo Tree. Ralph and Amy McCrea and Maureen Montgomery spent last week travelling to Kingston to visit Margaret and Stanley Rolands. Margaret played in Gone to Glory several years ago. They also visited with Ralph’s cousin Laura Bowen, then went on to see Lipper Canada Village, Smith Falls and the Hershey Chocolate Factory (which was very interesting to see). After that was on to Peterborough to see the lift locks and then back home. Many relatives and friends gathered at the home of Ed and Nancy Daer, Wingham on Saturday, July 9 to help celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary hosted by Tricia Daer, London and Terry, Julie and Josh of Barrie. Special guests were Vera and John Evans, Sarnia; Mait and Mary Edgar. Petrolia; Helen Stonchouse and Irlma Edgar. Wingham and Ruth Pipe of Brussels. Others came from Atwood, Aurora. Barrie, Belgrave, Blenheim. Blyth, Brigden, Brussels, Clinton, Goderich, Londesborough, London, Lucan, Lucknow, Mitchell, New Hamburg, Petrolia, Sarnia, Stratford, Tavistock, Tiverton, Toronto and Wingham. Happy birthday to Janis Vodden who celebrates her birthday July 16. Happy birthday to Kim (Craig) Hornyak ofStrathroy who celebrates her birthday July 19. Emily and Amanda Craig ol Waterloo are visiting with their grandparents, Bodie and Ollie Craig of Blyth. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, July IO was Joann MacDonald. Ushers were Pat and Harv Bernard and Rob and Karen Mason. Margaret Kai was guest organist. The congregation was favoured with a solo by Dane Corneil. Rev. Robin McGauley told the children the story of how God made the world. He made Adam and Eve to be partners with him to help finish the world. A partner is one with whom you work and whom you depend upon The lcctionary gospel reading was Matthew 13: 1-I3, 16-23. The responsive reading Psalm Il9 was followed by Rev. McCauley's message to the adults. Secrets of the Kingdom. The prayer heard most often in churches is The Lord's Prayer. Jesus talked in parable so the ordinary people could understand the secrets of God’s Kingdom. Parables are like puzzles and people want to know' the answers. Dane Corneil favoured the congregation with another solo. FROM BLYTH Stewards Blyth Area Farmers' Market Every Saturday l : 004:30 until Sept. 10 Fresh fruits & vegetables, home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, maple syrup, / pork & lamb products £ Corner of Cyfjf- Queen & / \ Dinsley \ Streets Looking to spruce up the place for • • summer entertaining? / Pick up a colourful hanging basket or planter for less than the price of a bouquet of flowers — and yes, these containers will last for months with proper care.* ♦Jack & Sylvia Nonkes RR#1 Auburn 83189 Scott Line • 523-9456 • Open 6 days Mon. - Sat. 9-6; Thurs. & Fri. 'til 8 pm A crew of Stewardship Rangers was in Blyth last week and this week working at the Memorial Garden and the Greenway Trail. The crew is composed of four 17-year-olds who are interested in natural resources and expanding their opportunities in this field. Cleaning up the beds at the Memorial Garden were, from left: Shelly Kroes, Huron-Perth Ontario stewardship team leader Melissa Prout, Josh Scott, Nick Broadley and Kyle Haccius. (Bonnie Gropp photo) II Sparling’s buys Kawartha Propane Sparling’s Propane (Head Office - Blyth) has purchased Kawartha Propane of Fenelon Falls, Ontario. “Kawartha is an established full­ service propane supplier with customers throughout the region”, says Steven Sparling, vice-president of operations at Sparling’s. “This is a good company with a proven record of customer service and quality operations. And it’s a great fit for Sparling’s as we continue to develop our Central Ontario market.” Sparling’s will continue to operate from the Kawartha facilities in Fenelon Falls and is pleased to welcome company president, Brian Barrett to the team. Sparling’s is a privately held company, established in 1951. It is the second largest propane company in Ontario and provides full-service propane supply and Guaranteed Customer Service programs from seven Regional Distribution Centres throughout the province. ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen er Stamping e Stampin Up has just released its brand new 2005-2006 Idea Book and Catalogue with over 100 new stamp sets and a whole new line of accessories Please join me for customer appreciation Open House Saturday, July 16 2-4 pm at my home at 39965 HuIIett-McKillop Rd « Door Prizes Overstocked & U4rf ’ 1 • Make1 isc > b i card I ;rapbo< order t l< • Jk 4 O 1 k take home 1 » . *Jdiscontinued stamps sets^ to be sold off at a discount A complete list of F summer and fall classes S? - ‘Oz ; • z^ Wl O Heather Van Dorp ~ 523-9821 Bring a friend to this come and go event 0 I II0 I ft I Ift I Ift i IiI ft I i II 0 fgfgjgjgj^jgj0gj00gf00n0j05f00005f0000050f00000l0 • 0 V T \ Gospel Light's lY3 ( A PRAYER SAFARI » « 0 «•» * ♦ » # ♦ Vacation Bible School Bible Stories Games Crafts Songs Snacks July 18-22 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am FOR EARLY REGISTRATION CALL LAURA PASSCHIER 523-4978 # £ *F *& & & & * :r