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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-10-24, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1990. Nichols mark golden anniversary Golden memories Alfred and Mildred Nichol remember their wedding 50 years ago as they look at the wedding picture, taken on October 25, 1940. Mr. Nichol said that the suit he wore cost $7 and, Mrs. N ichoi added, it came with two pair of pants. The couple celebrated their golden day last Saturday nightat a reception in Brussels. Community extends sympathy Donald Coultes of Brandon, Manitoba visited briefly last week with his mother, Mrs. Florence Coultes of Wingham and other relatives in the area. A surprise birthday celebration for Frank Procter was held in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave, October 13. Over 60 people attended coming from London, Kitchener, Tavi­ stock, Blyth, Brussels, Belgrave and surrounding area. A happy time was had by all. Mrs. Clifton Walsh and her daughter Miss Mary Ellen Walsh Kinsmen withdraw request for Morris grant of Bayfield have recently returned after a holiday in Scotland, Hebrides Islands and England. Belgrave and area residents extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Neil Olson and family in the loss of his dear mother Mrs. Olive Olson of Edmonton, Alberta. Belgrave and area residents extend sympathy to Mrs. Wanda Jefferson and family and other Jefferson relatives in the loss of a dear husband, father and son, Robert Jefferson. A simple ceremony began the wedded life of Alf and Mildred Nichol 50 years ago and this past Saturday evening friends and fam­ ily planned a special party for this special Belgrave couple. Alf Nichol and Mildred Dexter were married on October 25, 1940 in Trinity Anglican Church manse by Rev. Weeks. The only people in attendance besides the young bri­ dal couple were the minister’s wife and the bride’s mother, Laura. After their marriage the newly­ weds began their life together on the farm where Mr. Nichol and his father were born on the 6th of Morris. They remained there until retiring to Belgrave in 1981. For the Nichols, life has been active and full. Despite being childless, the Nichols remember there was never a shortage of youngsters at their home, as the offspring of family and friends came to visit. “I remember one June we had no children and the following month there were nine of Belgrave Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 WI sponsors bus trip The Belgrave Women’s Institute sponsored a bus trip to the Far­ mer’s Market, Kitchener and St. Jacobs last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Makas and Alicia of London spent Sunday with Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. Mrs. Jean Pattison and Miss 14 tables in play at euchre Fourteen tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W. I. Hall, Belgrave on Wednesday, October 17. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Eva McGill; low lady, Mrs. Lloyd Appleby; novelty lady, Mrs. Alvin Procter; high man, Clarence Han­ us sitting around the kitchen table,” said Mrs. Nichol. And those children, now grown have not forgotten ‘‘Uncle Alf and Aunt Millie” and Mrs. Nichol said she is certain they planned the anniversary celebration. ‘‘We went to book the arena in Brussels ourselves,” said Mr. Nichol. ‘‘But, when I tried they told me it was already booked for us.” Both Mr. and Mrs. Nichol enjoy good health and participate in many outside interests and activi­ ties. Mr. Nichol is a long time member of the Oddfellows and is currently on the installing team for the lodge. Mrs. Nichol is an avid quilter and tatter, though she does admit that cataract problems have slowed her down a little. For the pair the past 50 years have represented a full and active life. ‘‘It’s been good for us to be able to come and go as we like,” said Mr. Nichol. ‘‘We both enjoy our own interests and have been able to keep active. That’s been nice.” Margaret Higgins accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Higgins on a motor trip to Frankenmuth, Michi­ gan recently. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse visited on Sunday afternoon at the home of their cousin Mrs. Elva Jacques of Gorrie. na; low man, Jim Smith; novelty man, Mrs. Jean Pattison (playing as a man); lucky tables, Mrs. Wilford Caslick, George Carter, Mrs. Ross Taylor, Tom Pfeiffer. There will be euchre again Wednesday, October 24, starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcomed. BEAT THE G.S.T. As of Jan. 1/91 The Citizen will be forced to collect the new Federal Government Goods & Services Tax on any new subscriptions or renewals... Therefore we recom­ mend to our faithful readers that you RENEW TODAY 1 FULL YEAR G.S.T. FREE’TIL DEC. 31 $19.* 2 FULL YEARS G.S.T. FREE’TIL DEC. 31 $38.* Special Note: Readers outside Canadapayonly $40.* fora one year renewal. No G.S.T. will be charged on subscrip­ tions outside Canada. Don't wait for your Renewal Notice... SUBSCRIBE TODAY A letter was read at the October 11 meeting of Morris Council from Linda Hopper, the township repre­ sentative on the Belgrave Com­ munity Centre Board. Mrs. Hopper informed Council that she wishes to resign effective December 31, 1990. Council accepted the resigna­ tion with regret and a new appoint­ ment will not be made until the new year. At the request of Belgrave Kinsmen members, Arne Spivey, Mike Malhiot, Niel Edgar, and Warren Knight, Council entered into committee of the whole. After re-entering regular session the Kinsmen presented Council with a letter withdrawing their request for grant money for the Belgrave arena project. The Kinsmen were con­ cerned that the township intends to raise a large portion of the grant through a special levy of residents in the Belgrave area. The club did not feel it was in the best interests of the Kinsmen to be seen as causing a special tax to be placed on certain area residents. Council did not deal with the letter after the Kinsmen left, deferring it until the next meeting for consideration. A by-law was passed authorizing construction of the Lamont Drain. Notification had been received from Grey Township stating there was no objection. Councillor Wayne Riley advised that he had spoken to Gary Nicholson, the Drain Superintendent, and he said the work is scheduled to begin as soon as weather permits. Joceylyn Samson of the Land Management Branch of the Mini­ stry of Government Services visit­ ed the township office and advised Council the Ministry is considering the land purchase of the CPR rail line and wondered if the township would maintain the land. However, after discussion, Council felt the landowners should maintain the parcels that adjoin their properties. The week of November 4-10 has been designated as Crime Preven­ tion Week. Ken Thompson of Bluevale Re­ creation was in attendance to ask if the township would sever a parcel of land in the name of Morris to be used for parking at the Bluevale ball park. The land would be maintained by Bluevale Recrea­ tion, but they would ask that it be included in the township’s insur­ ance policy. A motion was made by Council­ lor Clem McLellan that Bluevale Recreation proceed with the pur­ chase of three acres of land. Council concurred. It was decided that Morris township request assessment maps from the Assessment Office show­ ing up to date assessment date of township properties. A letter was received from the county Planning Department ex­ plaining the zoning of the service station in Walton. A copy will be sent to the owner and the objector. Council supported the resolution of Clinton concerning postal service and a letter will be mailed to Clinton and to MP Murray Cardiff. Council was presented with a letter from Brussels outlining the township’s share of the land pur­ chase at the south side of the community centre. The amount is $2,276.45. A sum of $2,200 is to be transferred to the recreation ac­ count to pay recreation costs. The new computer will be install­ ed this week and Council was advised that a new telephone line and hydro line is required for the computer. Three hundred dollars is to be forwarded to Ontario Good Roads to register three rooms for the convention in February. A severance consent application has been approved by the county Development Committee for Wayne Fear of Lot 23, Cone. 5. Building permits were issued to: Ken Bird, Lot 20, Cone. 8, picnic shelter; Bernard Sterenberg, Bel­ grave, garage; George and Jim Blake, Lot 28, Cone. 8, granary; Ronald Gordon, North Part Lot 21, Cone. 9, granary and dryer shelter; Bruce Schmidt, Lot 16-18, Cone. 10, granary; and Jack Coultes, Lot 22, Cone. 6, storage shed. A demolition permit was issued to Allan Dettweiler, Lot 10, Cone. 5 for the removal of a silo. The tender of George Radford Construction in Blyth at $52 per hour for the operation of a grader for snow plowing township roads as instructed by Road Superintendent was accepted by Council. This begins November 15 to March 31 inclusive and standby time is $30 per day. Brussels 4H explores past The second meeting of the Brussels II 4H club was held at Sunshine Cemetery at the comer of lot 10, concession 5 of Morris Township. Members made rub­ bings of the tombstones that were hard to read or had interesting pictures on them. Michael Sanders made a rubbing of a tombstone members couldn’t read at all and it came out really clear. After they had finished they went back to Wilma Rammeloo’s and opened their meeting with the 4H pledge. Then they got their 4H books and decided which crafts they wanted to do. II II I I I I I Iii ii i i ii i I Find Enclosed:! D$19. for One Year or | D$38 for Two Years. j Name ....................................J l=:.....I i Postal Code...........................•i :i ‘Subscriptions must be pre-* i paid by Dec. 31 /90 to qualify, i L______________i