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The Citizen, 1991-05-29, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29,1991. PAGE 3. Hort. Soc. plans trip to "Geritol Follies " The Blyth Horticultural Society met on Tuesday, May 14 at the Blyth Memorial Hall. A short business meeting was held. The bus trip this year will be to the "Geritol Follies" on June 25. Guests were present from Auburn, Clinton and Seaforth Hor­ ticultural Societies as well as a good attendance from Blyth. The guest speaker was Robert Hunking from Huron Ridge Acres. He spoke on perennials, giving many interesting tips on planting and pruning them and ended with a question period. Norma Dear and Carol Daer pro­ vided entertainment, playing toe­ tapping numbers on the two pianos. Draws for prizes and lunch closed the meeting. NOTICE Time to remember Time will not let people around Memorial Hall forget the disbanded Blyth Women's Institute branch. In one of its last acts, the Institute present a clock and a cheque for $350 to the hall last week. Hall board chairman Shirley Fyfe (centre) accepts the cheque from the Wl's hall board representative Lenore Davidson (left) and the clock from Wl president Jean Nethery. H. Snell delivers United sermon FOR GOOD QUALITY GOOD VARIETY & GOOD SUPPLY BEDDING PLANTS SHOP CHRISTMAS & COUNTRY BLYTH 523-4820 -CHECK IT OUT- NOW Many of our Annuals 00 are 6 plants to a box V ■ 00 TO BLYTH WATER CONSUMERS Due to replacement and repair costs to # 2 well and the anticipated repair and upgrading of # 1 well the Blyth Water Commission deems It necessary to, effective July 1, 1991, Increase the water rates as follows: •Monthly Residentlal- from $9.00 to $10.00 •Monthly Commercial - from $11.00 to $12.00 •Metered - from $1.00 to $1.10 per 1,000 gallons Greeters at the Blyth United Church on May 26 were Kathy and Colleen McNichol. Ushers were Effie and Jim McCall, Mike Paw­ itch and Albert Wasson. Cheryl Cronin led a sing-song. Fred Howson opened service with Call to Worship and the hymn, "Come Let Us Sing" and the responsive reading of Psalm 23. The scripture reading was from Matthew 28: 16-20. Mr. Howson's children's story was about how the Gideons got started and he told the children when they get into Grade 5 they get a new Testament of their own. "Whisper a Prayer" and "When We Talk to Him". Harvey Snell's sermon was on the work Jesus gave to his disciples to "Go ye into the World and Preach the Gospel". The service closed with "Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus", benediction and choral response "To God Be the Glory". The Evening Unit is inviting the Sunshine Unit to their Mother's Day Tea Wednesday, May 29 at 8 p.m. Anyone wanting pictures that were taken for the History Book contact Susan Howson before June 3. Next Sunday everyone is invited to the Sunday School Church Pol Luck at the Lions Park right after church. Bring your own plates, sil­ verware and lawn chairs. An Open House will be held at the church June 1 from 2-4 p.m. in honour of Irvine Wallace's 90th birthday. Last meeting for Explor­ ers is Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m. at Karen's. The session meeting June 3 at 8 p.m is the last for the season. Helen R. Grubb, Manager The Intermediate Choir sang Blyth. People Mary Shobbrook and Ted Fothergill had the high scores at the euchre party held May 20 at Blyth Memorial Hall. Mary Robinson and Jim Doig had the low scores. Jane Giousher and Harvey Dolmage had the most lone hands. Mary Holland won the special prize. There were 10 tables in play. Help Spread The Word: LITERACY In twenty-two African countriesFACT-18 less than half the people can read or write. 1 A Only one in fourFAV I" I > children in Mali. Africa has a chance to go to school. To donate, or for more information contact: The CODE Literacy Foundation root 321 Chapel St. Ottowa, Ontario KIN 7Z2 (613) 232-3569 RUTABAGA RECIPE ROUNDUP CONTEST Dig up those recipes old and new FOUR CATEGORIES: 1. Cake 3. Muffins or loaves 2. Pies 4. Most creative recipe using rutabagas Entries must include rutabaga as an Ingredient. Entry forms available at The Book Shop and Scrimgeour's ? RUTABAGA FESTIVAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE REGISTRATION To be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 1 9 TO 10:30 A.M. AT BLYTH PUBLIC SCHOOL FEE - $6.00 (Organizational help free) Fun! Socializing! Money! Get rid of those unwanted items! If you* d like to participate in this sale to be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 22 & get your sale location on a large map & get your advertising done for you, register on Saturday June 1, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Blyth Public School. HEARING AID CLINIC ROBERT & MARK MCINTYRE Hearing Instrument Practitioners will be at RIECK I.D.A. PHARMACY 14 The Square, Goderich WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 for appointment call 524-7241 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING 175 John St., Wingham THURSDAY, JUNE 6 & 20 for appointment call 357-2111 Prescriptions filled, Hearing tests, Service to all makes MclNTYRE HEARING AID SERVICE 275 Huron St. Stratford (EST. 1971) 291-9322 The funeral is over. What can I do? After a funeral has concluded many relatives and friends of the family of the deceased person would like to offer their assistance. But many people are unsure how to go about it. The best first step is to either call the family and offer your help, or write a letter of condolence expressing your sympathy. This can later be followed by a telephone call. If we can help you with a present or future need, please call us. BETTS FUNERAL HOME BRUSSELS GORRIE 887-6336 335-3571