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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-03-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1986. PAGE 3. Sharron Motycka became the new manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch in Blyth last week. She came to Blyth from the Seaforth branch where she was assistant manager. Gary Nicholson named Morris drainage commissioner eop/e around Blyth 523-4792 Last Saturday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanders of Blyth returned from their first trip to Florida - an enjoyable three week tour by Fettes Coach Lines with 40 passengers aboard. Places of special interest to the Sanders were: the Busch gardens; the Kapok Tree large restaurant where diners are fascinated by the expansive atmosphere created through the combination of chandeliers and entire, mirrored end walls; and the Air Board Ride through the Everglades which gave Frank a feeling of coming home to the area in Holland where he grew up. They spent three nights at Marathon on the Keys and one day at Key West. On the return trip they found last Friday night a cordon set up at Exeter because of two serious car accidents caused by a snow storm which prohibited further travel. Bus passengers and many others stranded travellers appreciated the kind hospitality of Exeter residents who offered overnight accommodation. Alighting from their coach the next morning at their home, another barrier faced them - this time a huge snow embankment which disappeared in minutes, thanks to a snow blower operator who happened to be passing in exactly the right time. Sympathy is extended to the Sparling family in the passing of Pat Sparling’s mother, Mrs. Agnes Christie of Teeswater who was in her 103rd year. Gue sts of the Rinns last Wed­ nesday were Clara Rinn’s cousin, Mrs. Hazel Eveleigh of Chatham and Mrs. Allan Eveleigh of Kirkton. Edward and Joan Watson have returned from a two week holiday in Florida. They were accompanied by former Blyth residents, Don and Lenore Young of Waterloo. / '"T- - Visitors this week with Mrs. Keith Webster and Mr, and Mrs. David Webster were Mr. Russell Cooper from Peace River, Mrs. John Chesser from Jasper and Mrs. Muriel Cooper from Sundri, Alberta. It was the first visit to Ontarioofthe three since child­ hood and they were much impress­ ed by the size of farm houses and the different style of farming, especially the fact that livestock is housed during the winter months. Marjorie East and Gordon Murr­ ay had the high scores at the Monday night euchre party, March 3. Ida Proctor and Joe Holmes had the low scores. Esther Moffatt had the most lone hands among the women and Graeme McDowell, among the men. The special prize was won by Mrs. Gordon Nichol­ son. Charlotte Cook of Huronview, formerly of Blyth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell of Blyth last Wednesday. Edgar Howatt was high man and Evelyn Smith high woman at the regular Lost Heir card party held Wednesday. Harvey Sillib and Feme Howatt had the low scores. OF BETTER USED CARS! 1984 Ford Crown Victoria, 4 dr. 1984 Pontiac Bonneville, 4 dr. 1983 Oldsmobile 98,4 dr., loaded with extras 1982 Ford F100, V2 ton. 1981 American Motors Concord DL, 2 dr. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4 dr. 1980 Chev., 1/2ton pickup 1980 Buick Regal, 2 dr. 1979 Cutlass Station Wagon 1979 Ford Granada, 4 dr. 1979 Ford LTD II, 4 dr. 1978 Plymouth Salon, 4 dr. 1978 Aspen, 4 dr. Hamm’s Car Sales Blyth - 523-4342 RICE'S STORE 523-4426 R.R. 1, Blyth-Outin thecountry Cone. 12Hullett,2mileseastof Hwy. 4 Open: 9a.m. to9p.m. [6 days a week]; closed Sundays BY DOROTHYFOXTON Gary Nicholson of RR 2, Blyth has been chosen from six applica­ tions for Drainage Superintendent of Morris township. Mr. Nicholson will now have to be registered to take a course to become a certified superintendent. He then will be in charge of repair work on all drains in Morris township. There were a lot of unhappy councillors over the Wingham and Area Fire Board budget when township council met March 3. Morris’s capital costs this year would be $23,800 up $7,690 from last year. Reeve Fraser said the township pays 40 per cent of the costs altogether between Brussels, Blyth and Wingham and live 8 Retirement shockingly short for businessman DOUGLAS ALFRED WAITE Many in Blyth community were shocked to hear of the sudden death Thursday, February 27,1986 of Douglas Alfred Waite at his residence at RR 2, Crediton. Mr. Waite had just retired earlier in February after operating the Grandview Lunch restaurant at the south edge of Blyth. He and his wife Verna had just settled into their new residence when the death took place. He leaves to mourn his passing, one son Ken of London and a daughter, Ann-Marie (Mrs. Phil 180 at Blyth Poker Rally Blyth Lions Club and Blyth Snowtravellers held their annual poker rally on February 15 with more than 180 machines taking part. A total of 436 poker hands were sold with the top hand of the day being held by Warren Rodger of Auburn who took home $50. Carl Dalton of Londesboro took second prize of $30 and Jim Middegaal of Blyth received $20 for third. In addition there were many door prizes donated by local businesses. miles from any one fire hall. The new Wingham budget has allow­ ance for a new pumper. The department has two now but wishes to leave one sitting in Wingham at all times. Deputy Reeve Clem McLellan said if a pumper has tobe in Wingham at all times, Wingham should buy one. Reeve Fraser said maybe two or three years down the road when some of the other bills are paid the department could go for this but not right now. Councillor Burt Elliott suggested Morris buy their own pumper. Bob Grasby said we should buy our own pumper to sit in Brussels and forget about Wing­ ham. It was decided to send a letter to the Wingham Fire Board and ask for a meeting because council is Lasek) of Sarnia. Also surviving is a brother, Ron of California and 11 grandchildren. He was the step­ father of Donald McAdam of Blyth, Leslie McAdam of Brandon, Mani­ toba, John McAdam of Huron Park and Elizabeth, Mrs. Bill Van Damme of Clinton. The funeral service took place March 1 at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dash­ wood. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. definitely not happy with the budget. A severence was supported for Betty Jamieson to sell lots 34, 35 and 36 to her son and to retain lots 37 and 38 for herself. Council will be meeting with Brussels council April 1, 1986 to discuss the use of the Morris Waste Disposal site. Clerk Nancy Michie read a letter from Barb Mutter of the Brussels Playschool requesting a $50 grant to go toward insurance, toy supplies etc. There are seven children from Morris attending. Councillor Bob Grasby said he did not approve of township support, feeling that costs should be paid by the parents leaving their children there. The grant of $50 was approved. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority invited councillors and their families to participate in the Pancake Day, March 23. A letter from John Wise was read thanking council for their letter in support of the Moratorium on farm foreclosures to protect farmers in trouble. A tender for 295 cubic feet of Crushed A Gravel was accepted from George Radford of Blyth for the North side of the township. Council received a resignation from Bill Elston, resigning from the Wingham Historical Society and the Bluevale Hall Board. Council voted for George Michie to sit on the Wingham Historical Society upon acceptance.