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The Citizen, 1991-01-09, Page 3Blyth. People The 40th anniversary of the March of Dimes campaign started Jan. 7. Mary Ann Howson chairs the committee for Blyth and area. She asks that when the March of Dimes letter arrives you please give as generously as you are able to. Help break the bonds of disability. Lost Heir card parties begin again tonight (Wednesday) at Be Strong in Christ,’ topic of United sermon Greeters at Blyth United Church on Sunday, January 6 were Bill and Brenda Burkholder. Ushers were Brenda Brooks, Nicole Kerr, Jack Blake and Mark Nethery. Rev. Ramirez lead the service with call to worship followed by hymn “As with gladness men of old’’. Responsive reading was No. 622 (Psalm 19) followed by choral anthem “It is no secret what God can do’’, accompanied by Mrs. Phyllis Boak. Scripture reading was Colossians Klopp announces energy grant for Blyth and Morris Paul Klopp, MPP for Huron has announced grants that total $9,473 under the Ministry of Energy’s Municipal Buildings Energy Effi­ ciency Program (MBEEP) to the Village of Blyth and the Township of Morris. The Township of Morris will receive $8,723 to retrofit the Bel­ grave W.I. Community Hall. The Township will be replacing the Demand for space high at Farm Show Organizers of the Canadian In­ ternational Farm Equipment Show have their hands full again this year. Floor space has been nearly sold out for months, and staff are working overtime to accommodate even more exhibitors on the roster of Canada’s largest indoor farm show. The show runs February 5 - 8 at the Toronto International Cen­ tre. Demand for space has been highest in Hall 1 of the Toronto International Centre. Most exhibi­ tors in the centre block have asked for more room. The show features more than 380,000 square feet of commercial exhibits for agricul­ tural equipment, supplies and ser­ vices. All major manufacturers and distributors are represented from across Canada and the United States, with additional displays by exporters and trade missions from Europe. The show is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thurs­ day, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, from February 5 to 8. For visitor information and last-minute exhibitor inquiries, contact Dawn Morris Productions, Peterborough, Ontario at (705) 741-2536. BRUCE S. SWITZER A.R.C.T. s.d. WISHES TO ANNOUNCE A limited number of openings for children and adults in KEYBOARD, PIANO, POP. GUITAR & CLASSIC GUITAR 159 Dinsley St. E., Blyth Phone 523-9876 o leleflma ■4 Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Snell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Snell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Shannon and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Timpany of Aylmer. Spending Christmas with Keith and Jill Roulston were Jill’s father, Jim Twiner and wife Muriel of Toronto and Florida; and Jill’s sister Enid Roberts, her husband Dave and their son Blake of Pickering. Christina Roulston was home from University of Waterloo and left New Year's Day for Toronto where she begins a four- month work term with the Ministry of the Environment. 2, verses 1-10 followed by the hymn “Take time to be Holy”. Rev. Ramirez’ sermon was “Be Strong in Christ” and with the new year just beginning, reminded us that “Time waits for no one”. Do the best we can and God will guide and help us. Be strong in Christ that life is full of sorrows and joys. We need to be strong in Faith for each day there is opportunities which God has given us. The service closed with benedic­ tion and “God Loves You”. existing furnace in the Community Hall with a new high efficiency (condensing) furnace, insulating the basement walls below grade and insulating duct work and airshafts. The Village of Blyth will receive $750 to cover 50 per cent of their cost of a study of the Blyth Municipal Building and Commun­ ity Centre to tell the Village of Blyth how to reduce their energy costs, what work should be done and how long it will take to recover costs through energy savings. “The energy audit will provide the Village of Blyth with the necessary information to plan and budget for energy efficiency im­ provements”, said Mr. Klopp. “The improvements to the Bel­ grave W.I. Community Hall will save the Township of Morris $2,287 per year in energy costs,” he added. These grants save energy and benefit the environment as well as cutting energy costs for municipali­ ties. 0= NOTICE TO BLYTH HYDRO ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS Electric Hot Water Tank Blanket Wrap Program. Please advise the P.U.C. Office if your electric hot water tank has not been blanket wrapped. 523-4545 Blyth Hydro Electric Commission THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1991. PAGE 3. Blyth WI hosts 4H girls, moms Blyth Women’s Institute enter­ tained 4H girls and moms at their Christmas party Dec. 5. Jean Nethery welcomed 15 guests and 12 members who sat down to a delicious turkey meal supplied by the Institute. Debbie Machan thanked the Institute for the invitation. Anna Vanderheyden convenor of Family and Consumer Atoms battle in close games WINGHAM 6 - BLYTH 4 The Blyth Atoms travelled to Wingham last Friday night, and lost a 6-4 hockey game. This game was a tough, see-saw battle with Wingham scoring three late game goals to seal the victory. Darryl Bromley lead the attack scoring once, and assisting on three, with line-mates Michael Haggitt also playing well, scoring twice and assisting on one. David Craig assisted on one goal, and Mark Wilson scored on a blast from the blueline. Shane Burkholder played a solid game in net for Blyth. BLYTH 4 - HENSALL 4 The following day this club played a super game against one of the league’s top teams, Hensall. Darryl Bromley scored early in this game, jumping on a Michael Haggitt rebound. Early in the second period Hensall replied with two of their own. Later in the second, Michael Haggitt tied the hockev game 2-2 on a set-up by Michael Ansley. Blyth took a 4-2 lead mid-way 30%OFF All Christmas ornaments, tree trims, artificial Christmas arrangements, Christmas wreaths, stockings and fancy Christmas ribbon Don't Miss JANUARY 40%OFF All Christmas serviettes and guest towels selected 50%OFF Boxed Christmas cards, fancy silk poinsettias and a whole tree full of Christmas orna­ ments Gift Items Regular Prices rAND BECAUSE JANUARY IS CARNATION MONTH WE'RE OFFERING YOU FRESH i /it>l 31CARNATIONS .,72 PR ICE Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9a.m. * 5:30p.m. Affairs introduced Barb Middegaal and friend from Bluewater Centre, Goderich. They gave a very informative insight into the work­ ings of the centre. Slides were also shown which were enjoyed. Anna then read a short story “Christmas Conspiracy”. It was moved to give $25 each to Clinton and Wingham Homebound and $75 into the third period. Michael Courtney picked the top corner on a pretty pass by Amanda Anderson and Darryl Bromley lifted the puck over a fallen Hensall goalie, assist­ ed by Michael Haggitt. However, Hensall did not quit, and Mark Bell put Hensall within one, with 6:20 left on the clock. With the play fast and furious at both ends, Hensall pulled their goalies in the dying seconds of the game. This move paid off with five seconds left in the game. Hensall scored the tying goal in this well-played 4-4 draw. Scott Brom­ ley did the goal-tending duties for Blyth back-stopping a good team effort. Blyth will take on Brussels this Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Blyth at 6:00. IMAGINES New Year's Resolution 1103 I’m going to hug my kids more often - and help them learn what it means to embrace community causes,too CHRISTMAS OCOUNTRT X/ Flowers & Gifts \ \ 523-4820 ___ Blyth to Town and Country Homemakers. Centennial Plate Competition will get a donation of $10. A motion was made by Isabelle Craig to charge $2 for the dessert euchre Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Each member is to bring a dessert. Posters are to be made by Isabelle. Jean Nethery wished everyone a Merry Christmas and closed with a poem “Christmas Wish”. JANUARY SALE Vi PRICE RACKS Men's • shirts & sports jackets Ladies' - sweaters, skirts, slacks & dresses Children's clothing Winter Boots 25%Off WEBSTER'S CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR BLYTH 523-9709 ••• yellow tag sale