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The Citizen, 2005-03-24, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005. PAGE 3. Top marks The Royal Canadian Legion District C public speaking competition was held on March 19 in Fergus. Jessica Sparling of Blyth placed first in the Grade 7-9 division. She will be advancing to the Area competition in Hanover, April 23. With Sparling is Robert Grey, District C youth education Chairman. (Photo submitted) Citizen reports elose call to OPP On March 20 Huron OPP received a call from a citizen at approximately 2:45 p.m. The citizen ha,s been southbound on London Road north of Blyth and said he had nearly been struck from behind. He reported that the Chev pickup truck had then passed him and continued on London Road. An officer in the area spotted the vehicle just south of Blyth. He attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver refused to pull over. The vehicle continued into Londesborough and pulled down Elizabeth Street where the driver fled on foot. After a foot chase he was caught. The man was arrested for impaired driving and taken for breath tests that indicated he had two times the legal limit. Further investigation found that the driver had been convicted on other driving matters on Feb. 6. The 27 year old of Huron East has been charged with impaired driving, driving a motor vehicle with over 80 mgs., dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and failing to stop for police. The vehicle was impounded. He was later released to attend court in Goderich on May 16. Police lay assault charge On March 12 at 1 a.m. two officers entered the Blyth Inn investigating a report of a stolen vehicle. They were told that a bar fight had occurred only moments before. One person was suffering from a head wound and had been taken to the Clinton Public Hospital. He was admitted due to a concussion. The officers have learned that two men had been at the bar. The one male thought his friend was getting into a fight with another, and struck the other man in the head with a Our mistake The wrong date was noted in the article announcing the winner of the Snowarama 50-50 draw last week. Scott Jenkins of Goderich was the winner of the-50-50 draw held in conjunction with the North Huron Snowarama between Clinton and Blyth on Feb. 26. Jenkins won $92.50 in the draw, held at the Blyth Snowtravellers clubhouse in conjunction with the Easter Seals run. He donated the money back to Easter Seals. bottle knocking him unconscious. A 24 year old of Zurich has been charged with assault with a weapon and will attend court in Goderich on May 19. The 20-year-old male from North Huron is recovering from his injuries. 482-9475 523-4210 430 Queen St. //W Blyth will be CLOSED for holidays Fri., March 25 Sat., March 26 Sun., March 27 ZuUtulu I—\ fWt APEJTHEEARY From Marilyn’s Desk There were eight tables in play at the Legion euchre on March 14. Winners were: high lady. Vera Hesselwood. 72; high man. Larry Badley. 70; lone hands. May Ritchie, three; Jane Giousher.*three; low lady. Myrtle Badley. 40; low man, Bernice McClinchey, 46; door prize. Evelyn Christensen; sharc- the-wealth, June Patterson and Vera Hesselwood. The next euchre is March 28. Come out and join the fun. Congratulations to Todd and Pam MacDonald on the birth of a son on March 16. The Cubs and Beavers enjoyed a fun day tubing at St. Marys this past weekend. It seems our government has lots of money to help the car plants but when it comes to the farmers they don't seem to be listening. With low grain prices and very low cattle prices for the past year the farming industry is in bad shape. Many farmers don’t have enough capital to put in their crops this spring unless the government steps in and helps out. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, March 20 was Doug Howson. Ushers were Rob and Karen Mason and Pat and Harvey Bernard. The first hymn O Worship the King was followed by the prayer of confession and the* assurance of pardon. Annie Sparling favoured the congregation with a solo Where’re You Walk by Handel. The children’s hymn was Hosanna. Loud Hosanna. Rev. Eugen Bannerman and the children marched down the aisle waving palm branches. One of the children rode the donkey while one pulled and another pushed. The gospel reading was from John 12: 1-8. Rev. Bannerman’s message to the adults was Extravagant Love. He began by quoting an ancient Chinese saying that fragrance always clings to the hand that brings you roses. Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus brought an alabaster jar to where Jesus was reclining. Il was not the custom back then for a women to reline with the men. She served the table and then backed away to eat her meal in another room. This is still the custom in some Middle Eastern countries. Mary proceeded to pour the expensive oil over Jesus's head and feet and dried them with her hair. Not everyone was impressed with Mary’s actions, but Jesus defended Mary and her showing of love for Him. Annie sang 1 Don't Know How to Love Him by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tom Dunbar gave the Minute for Missions. Those serving Communion were Joan Clark, Judy Gleave, Lois van Vliet. Ollie Craig, Doug Howson and Enid MacDonald. Annie favoured the congregation with another solo Bist Du Bei Mir by J.S. Bach. We are sorry to hear that Cathy (Fraser) Abell-Rinn is a patient in London University Hospital. We wish you a speedy recovery and hope you will soon be home. Form Blythe Brooke .Orchards one mile west ofJWJfW B,yth 523-9338 FreSh Natural Cider 4 litres $5-00 FROM BLYTH CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAXES DUE The 1st tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Thursday, March 24, 2005. Interest at 1 1/4% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of March 25, 2005 and the first day of each month thereafter. NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. Please contact the Treasury Department in regards to the various payment options available. A drop box is available for after hours use at the Township office. Donna White Director of Finance 2005 PHONE BOOK Because of postal regulations, The Citizen’s Phone Book can no longer be delivered as an insert to the newspaper. As a result the 2005 Phone Book will be delivered in the Super Saver bag this Friday, March 25 to all homes in the following areas: Auburn and rural routes Blyth and rural routes Brussels and rural routes Belgrave and rural route Bluevale and rural routes Ethel and rural route Londesboro and rural route Walton and rural routes Wingham — rural routes 3, 4, 5 only Subscribers beyond this area may pick up a free copy of the 2005 Phone Book at either the Brussels or Blyth office. Anyone wanting additional Phone Books can pick them up at $1.00 each at either the Brussels or Blyth office beginning March 30.