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The Citizen, 1991-05-29, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1991. Woman pleads guilty to possession A Howick Township woman pleaded guilty to possession of hashish when she appeared in Ontario Court, Criminal Division in Wingham Wednesday. Sharon Jackson, R.R. 1, Wrox- eter was fined $100 for having a small amount of the substance for personal use. The court was told Wingham O.P.P. had executed a warrant to search Mrs. Jackson's home on June 22, 1990 and found the sub­ stance in her purse. Mrs. Jackson, 32, and her hus­ band Paul Jackson, 30, will later face trial in court in Goderich for possession of narcotics for the pur­ poses of trafficking relating to the same raid. A charge of possession of a prohibited weapon and another of breach of probation against Mr. Jackson were withdrawn by the Crown Attorney. Man fined $400 A Listowel man was fined $400 after pleading guilty to obstructing a police officer in Ontario Court, Criminal Division at Wingham, Wednesday. Jamie Nieman of 273 Inkerman St. was charged after falsely identi­ fying himself to police. The court was told that Wingham OPP were called to the scene of a motor vehi­ cle accident on Huron Rd. 20, East Wawanosh township on Sept. 22, 1990. When they arrived two men, identifying themselves as William Gibson of Goderich and John McLean of Goderich were at the scene. They said a hitchhiker had been driving the car when the acci­ dent occurred but ran off. It was later discovered that the man who called himself McLean was actually Mr. Nieman. The 25 year old was fined $400. Riding gets grants Environment Minister Ruth Grier announced new grants to assist municipalities to improve waste management facilities. There are 215 grants this year which is 66 more than last year. Mrs. Grier said that the Ministry’s main goal is waste reduction but it is also impor­ tant that Ontario's waste facilities are kept up to the best possible environmental standards to handle residual waste. Grey Township received grants under the Financial Assistance Pro­ gram for $45,000 for a buffer at its landfill site and $18,000 under the' Waste Management Program. Stephen Township received $18,500 for consultation and design hearings. Turn berry Township will receive $12,600 for fences and clo­ sure of their site. The Village of Blyth will receive $15,300. The Village of Hensall will get a grant of $3,750 and Hay Township will get a grant of $10,800 for leachate barriers and control. Blyth craftsman donates desk to library Blyth craftsman Steve Bearss has left his mark at the new Blyth library branch with his hand-crafted circulation desk. Mr. Bearss had won the tender to construct the desk and he and Huron County Chief Librarian Beth Ross and Blyth Branch Supervisor Pat Brigham had discussed how the desk should be designed. They decided the desk should have one height for people as they stood at the desk and another lower area where the librarian could serve people as she sat or where she could serve young library users. It also had to fit into the nitch at the library that allowed the librarian to Craftsman ’s gift Blyth's branch of the Huron County Public Library has a nice new circulation desk thanks to local craftsman Steve Bearss (right). Mr. Bearss designed the desk after discussions with Beth Ross (left), chief librarian of the Huron County Library and Pat Brigham, branch supervisor. After he built the desk Mr. Bearss then donated it to the branch. Huron Chapel Auburn observe all parts of the library at once. Mr. Bearss built the desk in three weekends at his Blyth shop. He had experience in cabinetry having built kitchen cupboards and china cabinets earlier. The surprise for the library came when he delivered the final product and announced that there would be no charge. Because his family were regular library users, he said, he wanted to do something to help. ‘The Dduron County Library ‘Board and Corporation of tfte ‘Village of Blyth invite you to the Opening of the Blyth Branch Library in its new location Memorial Hall Blyth Thursday news Rev. James Came’s message for Pentecost Sunday at Auburn Mis­ sionary Church was taken from Acts 2: verses 1-21. When the Church is on fire everyone comes to see it bum. Fire- baptized Christians are consecrated Christians. The world has less respect for Christians who lack consecration. Committed Christians give of their tithes and offerings liberally as well as being commit­ ted to each other. A fire- baptized is cleansed. People need to leave their hearts purified. A fire-baptized Christian is a soul-winning person. The first Christians were missionar­ ies so we could hear the gospel. Roger Newcomb ministered in music. Many of the young people attended Pitch and Praise at Stayner where there were 1200-1400 young people who had gathered for a weekend retreat. Anniversary ser­ vices are Sunday, June 23 with Rev. J. Allen Shantz of Kitchener as guest speaker. Special music every Sunday. Come and enjoy the fellowship. People Recent visitors with Mrs. Beth Lansing were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Squire and Peter of Alliston. Visitors on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor were Mr. and Mrs. Jim McIntyre of Chelmsford, Ontario. Complied by Mrs. Mildred fawlor. Phone 526-7589 J. Tjerkstra leads morning service at Knox Jerome Tjerkstra led the morning service at Knox United Church and In Ages Past" concluded the ser­ vice. !May 30, 1991 7 p.m. Bernice Gross was organist. Mr. Tjerkstra gave the Call to Worship and Prayer of Approach. The hymn, ''Wonderful Love" was sung. The junior choir sang an anthem under the direction of Shel­ ley Worsell and Karen Webster fol­ lowed by a choral response. The hymn, "O God of Bethel" was sung. Jerome Tjerkstra spoke on "Hope International” and was very inspiring. A prayer chorus was sung. He gave the Prayer of Thanksgiving and Concern and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in uni­ son. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Ian Andrews and for the Sunday School, was brought forward by Michael Bean and Robbie Archambault. The clos­ ing hymn was "For the Healing of the Nations". Jerome Tjerkstra pro­ nounced the Benediction and the choral response "O God Our Help BLYTH FESTIVAL BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS is pleased to Welcome THE BLYTH BRANCH OF THE HURON . COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO THEIR FACILITIES We congratulate you on your official Opening!! \ SOUNDS INTERESTING EH!