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The Citizen, 2003-02-26, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2003. PAGE 3. FROM BLYTH Sorry, our mistake There were some errors in the anniversary report for Anton and Janny Passchier printed in last week’s issue of The Citizen. The Saturday celebration was an intimate family gathering not an open house and the correct name of Corey Passchier’s f.ancde is Laura Askes. We apologize for the errors and any confusion they may have caused. From Marilyn’s Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Cool stuff Don’t forget euchre at the Legion Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Sympathy is extended to Annie and David Sparling and family in the death of Annie’s father. My apologies to Gerald and Nancy Hakkers for reporting last week that Gerald's brother had passed away when it was his nephew, David Gilders. Scouting week was celebrated with a banquet at the Blyth Community Centre on Wednesday night and the members of the Guiding and Scouts attended Trinity Anglican Church for the church service on Sunday, Feb. 23 to honour the birthdays of their founders Lord and Lady Baden Powell. Don’t forget the pancake supper on Tuesday, March 4 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Blyth Memorial Hail, sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church. Friday, March 7 is inter-church World Day of Prayer in the Blyth Community Church of God. The service this year is written by the Women of Lebanon. The guest speaker will Emily Dow who is returning home from Lebanon this Friday. ’ Greeting at Blyth United Church Sunday, Feb. 23 was Brenda Brooks. The service was conducted by Joan Clark and Ollie Craig in the absence of Rev. Eugen Bannerman who was storm-stayed in Stratford. Guest musician was Stephanie Bokout. The Dramatized Lectionary reading was Isaiah 43: 18-25. Those participating were Joan Clark, Amanda and Wyatt Bearss, Amelia Carter-Brown and Rachelle Ducharme. Ollie Craig led the responsive Psalm 41 and Joan Clark read the gospel, Mark 2: 1-12. Ollie Craig read the sermon which Rev. Bannerman had faxed to the church. The title was We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This Before. This is what the people said after they heard Jesus and saw him perform cures. Rev. Bannerman attended a faith­ healing service in Pittsburgh in 1975, conducted by Kathryn Kuhlman. People started to gather at 6 a.m. and by 9:30 a.m. when the church’s doors opened a crowd of 2,000 rushed in to get seats. During her speech she introduced a mother who brought her baby boy with a deformed club foot. The infant became restless and when the parents took him to the doctor he verified that the foot was straightening out. 2 wanted for B&E, assault On Feb. 22 at 2:30 a.m. OPP were called to an apartment building on Queen Street in Blyth over a break- in. An officer arrived a short time later to learn that a man had been sleeping on the couch when two males forced open the front door of the apartment. The two males wanted to know the whereabouts of his roommate and when he couldn’t tell them they became violent and assaulted the man. The man struggled with the pair and was thrown about causing an injury to his shoulder. The pair then stole packages of cigarettes and left. Huron OPP are looking for two men, one in his early 20s, six feet tall, weighs 190 pounds, has a shaved head and was last seen wearing a beige shirt with jeans. The second male is in his late teens, 5' 7" tall, weighing 150 pounds. He has short dark brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown/white coat. The two left the scene in a small maroon car, possibly a Toyota. Anyone who can help OPP solve this case are asked to call the local OPP office or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477(TIPS). Pancake Supper MS lives here. Twice as many women as men develop multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca includes sausages, salads and desserts Tuesday, March 4fh 5 Pm - 7 pm Blyth Memorial Community Hall Adults: $6.50: Children f5-l2J: $4.00 Preschoolers: Free It was a cool twist on outdoor fun and games as students at Blyth enjoyed a winter play day last Wednesday. Byron Broome demonstrates the obstacle course. (Bonnie Groppphoto) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS A consortium of public and private sector organizations is dedicated to extending high speed broadband Internet access to all under-serviced areas of Huron and Perth counties. We are seeking proposals from vendors who wish to provide this level of connectivity in order to meet the needs of the communities involved. This project is supported by Industry Canada through its Broadband for Rural and Northern Development and is being led by Huron Business Development Corporation. To obtain a copy of the RFP or for further information, contact: H. Brock Vodden, Project Coordinator, (519) 523-9313 brock.vodden@tcc.on.ca Copies of the RFP will be e-mailed to you in Word format. Note: The deadline for this competition is March 5, 2003 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 18th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate------------------- as Citizen of the year for □Blyth & area □ Brussels & area I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline April 30, 2003. Name and phone number of nominator_________________________________________________