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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-01-18, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018. PAGE 3. Courtneys sign deal to sell Blyth Building Supplies Entering his 40th year at the helm of Blyth Building Supplies Limited, Gary Courtney and his wife Chris have signed on the dotted line, selling the business. Gary said property was listed for sale two years ago and that he and Chris hoped to find someone who would continue to run a hardware store and lumber yard. He said that the new owners, who can't be named yet, were set to do just that. With the new owners taking over March 5, Gary said there is a lot to do before Feb. 28, the last day Blyth RIC Citizen of the Year Ric McBurney was named the 2017 Citizen of the Year for Blyth and he received his plaque commemorating his win at last week's Blyth Lions Club meeting. McBurney was recognized for his efforts with the Blyth Legion and Lions Club. Presenting Ric with his award is Citizen Editor Shawn Loughlin. (Vicky Bremner photo) Holy Rollers taking pie orders From Marilyn's Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Jan. 14 was Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Emily Phillips and Arletta Hallahan. Susanna Lynman was guest organist and Katie Dockstader, choir director. Lavern Clark ran the power point. Pastor Sandra Cable, filling in for Hillary MacDonald, welcomed Seniors brown to meet Jan. 24 Happy birthday to Elizabeth Phillips, Goderich, who celebrates Jan. 18; Bev Walden, Jan. 20; Lorie Brooks, Jan. 21; Mark Caldwell , Jan. 22: Ed Daer, Wingham, Jan. 23; Mary Rouw and Gerald Kerr, Jan. 24. Happy anniversary to John and Ann Nesbit who celebrate Jan. 22. The next Shoot card party at Blyth United Church is on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Shoot winners for Tuesday, Jan. 9 were: first, Jewel Plunkett; second, June Thomas; third, Mae Ritchie; most shoots, Nancy Turner and share the Wealth, Jewel Plunkett and Gary Bannon. There is a seniors meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Blyth Legion Hall with a potluck lunch at noon. The lift is available for those who need it. Come out and enjoy the fellowship and food. everyone to church. Sandra drew everyone's attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin with special attention that the Holy Rollers are starting again for the spring in February. If you wish to order pies call Donna Moore at 519-523-9855. She also reminded everyone of the annual meeting next Sunday, Jan. 21. Lunch is available. Sandra's message to the congregation was "Why Don't We Listen?" We often don't listen because the words that are being spoken do not mean anything to us. In the scriptures, Samuel's mother had put him in the care of a priest. Samuel looked after the priest and his needs for his keep. Samuel heard a voice in the dark of night and went to Eli to see what he wanted. Eli told Samuel that the next time he heard the voice to answer, "Here I Am, Lord speak your servant is listening." Eli wanted to know what God had told Samuel. The next hymn was "I Am the Light of the World" followed by the receiving of the offering, the offertory response "What Can I Do?" and the offertory prayer. The hymn "God Our Protector," to lead into prayer, was sung. The prayers for the people was followed by the singing of the Lord's Prayer. The last hymn "I, the Lord of Sea and Sky" was followed by the benediction and the singing of the response "May the God of Hope Go With Us." Everyone was then invited for coffee and fellowship. The duty, the privilege, the safety, the unspeakable happiness! (John Newton) "Looking unto Jesus!" Hebrews 12:2 Look unto the Lord Jesus Christ! Look unto Him as He hung exposed, wounded, bleeding, dead, and forsaken upon the cross! Look unto Him again as He now reigns in glory, possessed of all power in Heaven and in earth, with thousands of thousands of saints and angels worshipping Him! And then compare... your sins --with His blood, your needs --with His fullness, your unbelief --with His faithfulness, your weakness --with His strength, your inconstancy --with His everlasting love! If the Lord opens the eyes of your understanding, you would be astonished at the comparison! "Looking unto Jesus" is the duty, the privilege, the safety, the unspeakable happiness, of a believer --are all comprised in that one sentence! It is by looking to Jesus, that the believer is enlightened and strengthened, and grows in grace and sanctification. A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Building Supplies will be open. "We're doing an inventory reduction sale," he said. "We'd rather sell everything than count it." He said there are a lot of items for him to get out of the store and the surrounding buildings before they turn it over to the new owners. Courtney said the decision to sell was inspired by a number of factors including him turning 65. "I see other people getting out of their businesses or retiring and I thought maybe it was time," he said. "Though I'm not technically retiring." Courtney, alongside his daughter Elisha Courtney-Haak, who has worked at the family store for years, will both still work at the new store. As for future plans, Courtney said it will take him awhile to figure out what he can do with himself. "I want to spend some more time with the grandchildren and maybe have a little more me -time," he said. "There are also a lot of things to do at the family farm. I want to build a bridge and a cabin and there is some other work to do." Courtney said he would take a year to figure out his options, but after that, he wants to see Canada. While there has been some discussion about heading west with Chris, Courtney said he wants to head east. As far as the new store, Courtney- Haak said the new owners will have a different way of doing things, but may be able to offer more products. "It will be good and there will be some big changes," she said. FROM BLYTH CIBC Blyth to close The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Blyth Branch will be merging with the Wingham branch and closing its doors for the final time Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Bank staff explained to The Citizen that the change had been announced to customers earlier this week and that notices would be placed at the bank by Friday. A public meeting regarding the closure has been scheduled for April 19 at the Blyth Community Centre from 7-9 p.m. Clients will be contacted by bank staff as soon as possible, with letters being mailed on Feb. 2. Aside from the closure of the branch, customers can expect their account transit number to change to a Wingham transit number once the process is complete. Laundromat Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 RETAIL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY For an agency store in BLYTH LCBO RFP #2018-205 BLYTH An excellent business opportunity is now available to established retailers in Blyth. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is seeking a responsible, customer -focused retailer to operate an LCBO Agency Store in Blyth. To qualify, the applicant must have an existing, currently operating retail business in the community and commit to operating the Agency store within established LCBO guidelines. To facilitate the sale of beverage alcohol products, the operator may be required to enter into separate commercial arrangements with the LCBO and domestic beer suppliers. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in a special LCBO server -training program to ensure the responsible sale of beverage alcohol products. Since 1962, the LCBO has authorized more than 200 Agency stores to serve communities that have requested service but where the local population is too small to support a regular LCBO or beer store. These Agency stores are operated by local retailers within their existing retail business. Agency store contracts are normally awarded for a five-year term. In communities where there is currently an Agency store, as the contract nears expiry, the LCBO will take into consideration the fact that new businesses in the community may have been established and will allow an opportunity for all businesses in the community to compete for the next five-year term. Operating an LCBO Agency Store provides a retailer with an excellent opportunity to increase revenue and attract customers while providing local residents with beverage alcohol services. Agency stores also deliver economic benefits to the community in many cases through job creation and increased customer traffic for local merchants. For this competition, the LCBO must receive requests for the application package from interested businesses by mail before end of business day Friday, February 2, 2018. The application requests must quote the following information: RFP #2018-205 Blyth Request for Application Package Procurement and Contract Management LCBO 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1404 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5 Please note: An application fee of $100 must be included with your request in order to receive an application package. Make the cheque or money order payable to the LCBO only. In order to be considered for this business opportunity, applicants must submit to LCBO Procurement and Contract Management a completed proposal in the required format before the closing date and time, Friday, February 16, 2018, 3 p.m. local time. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. LCBO