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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-12-11, Page 13_g-foCiticty Collection Schee-Cute The Bluewater Recycling Association and all its staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. During the holiday season, we postpone the regular collection of waste and recyclables in order to allow our staff to savour this joyous holiday season with their family and friends. As a result, there will be no collection on Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January 1st. However, there will be an alternate collection on Saturday, December 28th for communities missed on the above dates. Thursday, December 26th is a regular collection day with the exception of Clinton which will be postponed until January 2nd. The regular collection schedule for everyone will resume on Thursday, January 2nd. We apologize for any inconvenience. We would also like to remind you that wrapping paper is not recyclable. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-265-9799. Christmas shopping Amelia Bott was checking out the items for sale at the craft show in Huronlea on Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo) Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would like to thank Joe Kerr Limited, for the $5,000 donation. Thanks also to Wingham Forestry Service, Wingham Happy Gang Seniors, George Underwood Farms Ltd., Staff of Stainton Home Hardware, and Howick Firefighters Association. CAMPAIGN 2001 IMPROVING OUR TECHNOLOGY — HELP US HELP YOU — Contribute today by sending your donation to: THE WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 270 Carling Terrace, Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Matilett a( the ljeat 2002 COMMEMORATE THE NEWEST • FAMILY MEMBER'S 1ST NEW YEAR Join the gallery of faces in The Citizen's baby photo display January 8, 2003 Send or bring a picture of your little one born in 2002 along with a writeup which includes full name, • birth date and parents' names, to be featured in The Citizen's Gallery of Faces on January 8, 2003, for only $16.50 (GST included). Please send picture (with name on back), along with „,..N a cheque, to The Citizen prior to December 2 CV 1 Photos may be picked up after January 8. THIS MUST BE PRE-PAID. - Sample - Alex John Smith December 16 son of Mike & Laura Smith THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002. PAGE 13. Glanvilles greet at Duff's service FROM WALTON WUCC members gather The WUCC ladies gathered on Wednesday evening in the church basement decorated by Heidi McClure and Gloria Wilbee to celebrate their Christmas potluck meeting. They were entertained by Brandi Leslie who sang a song she wrote in memory of her brother, Geoffrey. She also sang 0 Holy Night and the ladies sang Christmas carols with Glenda Morrison playing the piano; Members also brought items for a gift basket for Joan Tuchlinsky whicia. was presented.to her during the evening. The poinsettias arrived at the church on Friday and the kitchen was beautifully adorned with approximately 45 plants. They were picked up by their owners on Sunday after church. A reminder if you have any ideas for the fundraising committee they are always ready to listen. Upcoming events to remember are: baptism. Dec. '22; annual reports, due Dec. 31; annual meeting, Jan. 19. Everyone is welcome to the family Advent evening on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. There is going to be a hayride through the village and the singing of Christmas carols. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served back at the church afterwards. Father, sons out grooming trails Continued from page 12 snowmobile enthusiasts out and about. The trails are officially closed as of yet, but from our house, we can see they are being kept quite busy. The groomer is out doing its job and on Saturday many of the volunteers, including Bob Blake and boys, were out getting the trails staked properly. Remember to drive responsibly and obey all road crossings. Motorists should always be cautious as well. Birthday babies were missed from two weeks‘' ago and I was one of them. Celebrating -.another year of life were Craig Gillis, Lin Sterner, Keith Williamson, Malinda Johnston, Paul McCallum, Mark Moffett, Emma Taylor, Ron Godkin, Mary Bernard, Rick McDonald, Devin Bachert, Lorraine Blake, Glenda Morrison and John Glauser. -Happy birthday to all. Members of Duff's United Church were greeted by Jackie, Joelle, Melissa and Edward Glanville. The lighting of the' second candle of the 'Advent wreath for Advent was done by Elise and Nadine Ringennborg — The Walton Little School preschool class was busy learning about Hanukkah this week. They did menorah math, made latkes to eat and played driedel games. They had a special day on Friday as they participated in Scholastic's Read for 2003. They read a lot of books and parents were invited to attend and participate in special Christmas activities and the Christmas sing- the theme for the second Sunday of Advent is peace. Joan Tuchlinsky asked for the presentation of the white gifts. Many were placed under the tree for the Huron County Christmas Bureau. song. They are counting down the days until Christmas and are getting very excited. The toddler class has been busy making and creating decorations for their Christmas tree. They too were introduced to the celebration of Hanukkah. They created a menorah and practised counting the nine candles. In celebration of Read for 2003, The choir performed the anthem The Present which they also sang at the Brussels Ministerial Choral Evening at St. John's Anglican Church on Sunday evening. Graeme Craig read the scripture read- the pre-school class joined the toddlers to share their favourite hooks. ing. Joan's reflection was on pastoral care and how all can be called to give support to someone in need. The offering was taken by Paul McCallum and Brian Wilbee. The closing Christmas hymn 0 Little Town of Bethlehem had the added joy of music with Phyllis Mitchell on the violin. Greeting this Sunday is Keith and Gloria Wilbee. Hanukkah, topic at WLS Pease Complete Baby's Full Name Birth Date Parents' Names $16.50 Enclosed DEADLINE - December 23