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The Citizen, 2003-12-24, Page 3Don. David and I would like to wish all our readers, family and friends a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2004. May all your wishes and prayers be answered. Sympathy is extended to Mary Lou and John Stewart and family on the death of a brother-in-law and uncle Reginald Watterworth. Congratulations to Ed and Nancy Daer on their first grandchild. Terry and Julie Daer of Barrie received an early Christmas present in the gill of a baby boy. Joshua Charles, born Wednesday, Dec. 17. Many poinsettia plants adorned the sanctuary at Blyth United Church along with the Christmas tree and decorations. Ushering were Lavern and Joan Clark Guest musician was Lynda McGregor. The first carol While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night was sung, followed by the Advent prayer. The lighting of the Advent candle was in charge of Karen. Bryce and Brett Glousher and Emily Phillips The first four verses of A Candle is Burning were sung. The carol. Oh, How Joyfully was sung as the children gathered at the front of the church for the Sunday school pageant. Those taking part were Jessica Sparling. Amanda Bearss. Stephanie Root, teenagers; grandmother. Amelia Carter-Brown; sun, Colton Kerr: moon. Amy Root; animals. Deb Hakkers’s class; Mary. Kesley Kerr; Joseph. Wyatt Bearss; Angel Gabriel. Brandilyn Bearss; shepherds, Frances Bearss’s class; speaking shepherd, Johnathon Hakkers; angels, Karen Giousher's class; three Kings, Jason Meier, Grant Sparling and Emily Meier. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2003. PAGE 3. During the pageant the Sunday school sang many Christmas hymns conducted by Ollie Craig and accompanied by Mrs. McGregor on the piano. Alter the pageant the Sunday school and congregation sang Happy Birthday to Lynda. Rev. Eugen Bannerman had two world church news items and drew everyone's attention to the announcements. The UCW is making an autograph quilt for the 150th anniversary next October and the history and archival committee are compiling a 150th anniversary cookbook. The last carol, Let There Be Peace on Earth was sung. North Huron council supports signage ■■FROM BLYTH By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor North Huron council gave its support at the Dec. 15 meeting to Crime Stoppers signage. Const. Stephen Beasley of Crime Stoppers and board member Gold Grant attended the meeting to explain the program. Grant said the organization had embarked on the “ambitious program" this year. The idea is to get signage throughout the county that will get the message and phone number of Crime Stoppers out into the community. “It’s a pretty aggressive approach.’ There will be three different sizes of signs. County has given it support, said Grant, adding that now each municipality was being asked for the same. What they are looking for. he said, is support in principle, permission to place signs on Council talks animals Continued from page 1 on one. “You have to understand that I don’t make everyone happy. Sometimes 1 need a little help.” MacGowan also asked about pit bulls. Trick said that there are some in the municipality. However, he belives that when new regulations, which are coming, are in place, council will be able to ban specific breeds. installing the signs. The cost, said Grant, could be $200 per sign and there could be as municipal property if chosen by the organization and financial support by underwriting the cost of «<’*«'''*■ Ne-w LCBO Blyth citizens no longer need to travel out of town to purchase alcohol as Scrimgeour’s Food Town on main street is stocked up and ready to sell liquor. Don Scrimgeour, owner of the grocery store, stands in the right corner which is now a small LCBO store with something for everyone including beer, fruity coolers and liquor. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) DECEMBER 27, 29 & 30th 11-5 pm 50 STOREWIDE * cash sales only * • Collector Plates • Willow Tree by Dem Daco • Cherished Teddies • Precious Moments 426 Queen St., Blyth 523-4700 many as three or four in a municipality. In giving his wholehearted approval to the effort, reeve Doug Layton said he would be “looking for a motion to support.” Council gave unanimous approval. Blyth Jr. Broomball Raffle Draw Winners 1. DVD Player - Nollan Whitfield 2. $25. Voucher - Katelyn Roetcisoender 3. $25. Voucher - Steve Freeman 4. Family Mega Meal - Mary Ellen Hahn 5. 2 for 1 Pizza - Joan Caidwell 6. S25. Cash - Samantha Hubbard 7. $25. Cash - Carman Drost 8. Mickey for Kids Soft Phone - Niki Beyersbergen 9. Pepsi Products - Ron Ritchie 10. Cooler bag, hat, duffle bag & Original 6 NHL T-Shirt - Kellsey Whitfield 11. Family Mega Meal - Helen Moore 12. Gift Basket - Erin Moore JLftaaA yau ta- eu-etyo-ne urfia (ko-aydit tickets. TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON BLYTH WARD & WINGHAM WARD NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Please be advised that there will be garbage pickup on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 2003 For Blyth and Wingham residents normally scheduled for collection on Friday, December 26, 2003. Recycling Schedule will remain as usual. LCBO Agency Store NOW OPEN at Scrimgeour's Food Market ~ carrying wine, spirits and beer ’ We deliver from Blyth to Goderich. Clinton, Wingham, Brussels & most points in between Free delivery to funeral homes and hospitals. Min. $30 order in delivery area 1 Month of Savings 50% - 60% off Christmas items (some exclusions apply) Closed Dec. 25,26 & Jan. 1 Winter hours starting Jan. 12 for Jan, Feb., Mar. & Apr. Closed Mondays* Regular store hours will be Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-5:30; Fri. 9-6; Sat 9-5 * Please call If you need floral assistance on Mondays. Jiaue a S,afe. and Sftappy Huann, OKtti, family <£ staff 409 Queen St., Blyth 523-4440 or 1-800-610-7757 5? JKu Luann's Country Flowers & Gifts ChristmasClearance Sale Starts December 27 at 9 a.m. until January 31 A a