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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-08, Page 3FROM BLYTH When fire strikes... Get out! Stay out! Practise your home escape plan. Never go back inside a burning building. 1:J▪ .- \MOP Plan your Birthday, Anniversary, Showers & get-togethers at the Inn. Banquet/Meeting Room Available Blyth Inn the 131Y Sled with the wind to THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2004. PAGE 3. Happy New Year everyone. May 2004 bring you happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Blyth and area lost some long- time residents during the holidays. Sympathy is extended to Helen Gowing and family on the loss of a husband. father and grandfather, Norman Gowing. Sympathy is also extended to Anna deJong and family in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, Klass deJong. c, • Sympathy is extended to Edgar Daer and family in the loss of a wife, mother and grandmother, Carole Daer. Sympathy is also extended to Ralph Lubbers and Scott Townsend of Brucefield was the grand prize winner in the fifth annual Blyth Bulldogs WIN! WIN! sweepstakes. The draw was held Christmas morning at the Blyth and District Community family in the loss of a wile, mother and grandmother. Grace Lubbers. Don't forget to get your card skills sharpened up and plan to attend the regular euchre party on Monday night, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.M. in the Legion Hall. Blyth Legion Auxiliary is hoting a card party on Jan: 15 at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. Proceeds are to go to the emergency services training centre. The Legion and Auxiliary are also sponsoring a breakfast on Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Proceeds also to the centre. - Doug, Joyce, Heidi and Jamie hosted the Craig family Christmas on Dec. 28. Those attending were: Joye and Murray Kane, Fullarton: Al, Cindy, Bryon and Ashley Kane. Mitchell; Paul, Sue, Emily and Amanda Craig, Waterloo; Kim and Mark Hornyak, Strathroy; Bodie and .011ie Craig, Deb, Fred, Jonathon and Quinton Hakkers, Don, Marilyn and Dave Craig, all of Blyth. The. afternoon was spent riding horses and having fun outside Centre. The prize was a 2004 Dodge, Ford, Chev of GMC pick- up — or $35,000. Townsend chose the cash. Organizers appreciate the support of the community and everyone on such a mild da\. Doug and Joyce also hosted a family gathering on Dec. 26. Those attending were Helen Stonehouse, Be'grave; Don, Marilyn and Dave Craig. Deb. Fred: Jonathon and Quinton Hakkers of Blyth. The children all enjoyed riding horses for the afternoon. Nancy, Ed and Tricia Daer spent the Christmas holidays with Terry, Julie and Josh in Barrie. Deb, Fred, Jonathon and Quinton. Hakkers were guests at the home of Don, Marilyn and Dave Craig on sunday, Jan. 4 to celebrate Deb's birthday. Happy birthday Deb. Terry, Debbie, Jennifer and Brendan Pierce spent Christmas at Allegro By Occidental Hotel and Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Jan. 4 were Joann MacDonald and Judy Gleave. UShering was Cliff Snell. Guest musician was Lynda McGregor. Rev. Eugen Bannerman welcomed everyone to church this who helped promote the sweepstakes and sell tickets, but acknowledge ticket sales this year were below expectations. "Last year was our best yet and this year, we had our best start. But as the weeks passed, sales flattened- and ultimately, less than 900 tickets were sold" said Steven Sparling, one of the sweepstakes organizers. By comparison, over 1,300 were sold in 2002. "The draw has been evolving over the past few years and we will be meeting soon to review this Blyth fire board debate continues on Continued from page 1 area is within their municipality. Also they have indicated that their response .time is quicker. However, Blyth is saying that's not true," said Stewart. Reeve Doug Layton said he had been told by Huron East's deputy- reeve that dispatch had already been told of the plans. Stewart said he had 'not received any official notification from 9-1-1. "It's up to 9-1-1 who they call, but I guess what I'm saying is ;f they call us we're going to go. We're not going to sit and watch a house burn down." first Sunday of Epiphany and the beginning of the I 50111 anniversary sear. The dramatited gospel reading m as front Matthew 2: 1-12 and read by Amelia Carter-Brown, Brandilyn and Wyatt Beans. The •children's hymn was What Child is This:, Rev. Bannerman told the children the story of the Three Kings bringing their gifts to Jesus. He gave each of the children an incense stick which they lit from the candles at the front of the church. Rev. Bannerman read the Lectionary Reading from Isaiah 60: 1-6 which was followed by the responsive Psalm 147. Rev. Bannerman's message to the adults was that it is good to celebrate 150 years of the church but that they should celebrate all year not just an anniversary Sunday. An anniversary is a time to reaffirm faith and look forward. Kelly McIntosh gave a reading and also explained the workshops the theatre is holding in the coming months for a Blyth Passion Project. year's draw and start planning changes for 2004," said Todd MacDonald. "Five years ago, we pledged $100,000 to the Heart and Soul Campaign (the Blyth and District Community Centre building fund) in the name of Blyth Bulldogs hockey — and we are working to honour that commitment," he adds. To date, the sweepstakes has generated over $80,000. 41.11•10. Also Available: • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards Big winner Scott Townsend of Brucefield is $35,000 richer after he won the Heart and Soul sweepstakes. Todd MacDonald, representative of the sweepstakes and chairman of the Heart and Soul campaign presents the cheque to the ecstatic Townsend. (Photo submitted) The Blyth Inn Party at the Rubberboot Bar JANUARY 2004 Brucefield man wins draw TASTY TREATS TO GO r No Group Too Large or Too Small! Booking now for Super Bowl Parties! • Homemade Chili with homemade bread*. • Lasagna with Caesar salad and garlic bread • Party trays: veggies & dip, spinach dip, meat & cheese trays • Appetizers • Homemade pies, tarts & cookies * • Phone Fred Hakkers at 523-4932 • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels 15 WING NIGHT 400 Wings 10 Firetrain (Classic Rock) 17 Huron County Idol - Karaoke (come in early to register - prizes) 22 WING NIGHT 400 Wings 23 4,. , itek 24 The Jessie Taylor Band (Country) 29 WING NIGHT 40e Wings 30 51 Eye Rhym (Modern 13060 Huron County Idol - Karaoke (come in earl,/ to register - przes) 422 Queen St., Blyth 523-9381 Saturdays - Prime Rib Thursdays - Wing Night