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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-03, Page 3Blyth fireman Doug Scrimgeour [right] chats with bystanders as they wait for police and ambulance to arrive following an accidenton Blyth’s main street Monday night about 10 p.m. George and June Jacklin of Brussels were injured in the accident and were assisted by the fire department’s rescue unit before being taken to Wingham and District Hospital for treatment. The accident happened in the middle of a snowstorm. [For details see page 24.] THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1988. PAGE 3. Violas bloom in Blyth It’s good to hear that Christo pher Howson is home from hospital after suffering a broken leg in a hockey accident last week while his team, the Blyth Atom A team, played Seaforth at the local arena. Norma Daer reports that there are violas blooming in her garden and there are more with buds on them. Next euchre February 13 The euchre party held at the Blyth Legion Hall Saturday night had five tables with prizes won by: Lillian Appleby, high lady; Lloyd Appleby, high man; Ida Pollock, low lady; Charlie Shaw, low man; Trudy Pollard, ladies lone hands; Carman Pollock, man’s lone hands. Millie Johnston won the door prize, Bob Mclnnes the Valentine Heart and Reta Kelland the dutch auction. Another euchre will be held February 13. Mary Wightman home Mrs. Mary Wightman, after what appears to be a very successful hip operation, perform ed two months ago in St. Joseph’s hospital, London, makes her con valescent period an interesting time for not only herself but also for others. She played hostess last Thurs day afternoon to the January Executive meeting of the Sunshine Unit of the U.C.W. January planning meetings around the People Marie Krauter and Joe Holmes had the top scores at the January 25 euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall. Low scores were recorded by Margaret Nesbit and George Hoggart'n. June Jacklin and Vi Howes had the most lone hands while Bernice Brown won the special prize. There were 11 tables of players present. At the Lost Heir cardy party Wednesday night, Mary Walden and Charlie Bromley had the high scores. Pearl Bromley and Charlie Smith had the low scores while Jim Lawrie won the special prize. There were seven tables of players at the weekly event. country they say, can become laborious and boring. Such was not the case at Mary’s home for the seven members attending. They worked around the table for two hours selecting, for the remaining eight 1988 meetings, the personnel forworship, studies, lunch and confirming their appointments by telephone, hoping, sometimes in vain, that their calls would be answered. Sunshine and flowers can light en workloads. These ladies worked amid both. A gorgeous cyclomen plant with 36 large white blooms, a gift to Mary in hospital was one that captured admiration. It comes in handy to be the highest bidder at the Harvest Bonanza’s Silent Auction in the Fall. Mrs. Wightman’s was for tea biscuits. The ladies enjoyed every bite of their deliciousness. Add home-made donated rolls to these and what better can you have with tea at 4 p.m., especially when the hostess has given you choices for their toppings from four bottles of home-made jams and jellies grac ing the table. Mary returns to London for a routine check in a week. We hope she is given a clear O.K., for every one looks forward to seeing her again walking and driving her car about town. New officers inducted On the last Sunday in January at Blyth United Church, Rev. Lorenzo Rameriz chose as his sermon’s title, “The Authority of Jesus”, basing his remarks on th> story of the cleansing of the man with the unclean spirit as told in Mark 1: 21-28. He said that the scribes in Jesus’ time spoke from the stagnant waters of the law but Jesus’ words were like living springs. “The people in the temple felt there was something very different about the authority with which Jesus spoke”, he said. “Our sin of disobedience can only be cleansed by the power of Jesus” he said. The choir’s anthem was “Until Then”. In his conversation with the children, Rev. Ramirez talked about the meaning of the word “Authority” and “Obedience”. Agnes Wharton was their leader. In the “minute for missions” members were told about a Japanese missionary in Canada. The new officers who were elected at the congregational meeting on January 26 were inducted. They were: Fred Howson, Bonnie Snell, Lloyd Walden and Stewart Johnston as elders; Gary Caldwell, Frances Bearss and Marlene Toll to the board of Stewarts and Ernie Phillips and Leslie Caldwell to the Memorial Committee. Barbara M. Brown YARN*; F. CPAFT6 . ______ Zone chairman visits Lions The Blyth Lions Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28. The Blyth Figure Skating Club served supper to 24 Lions and seven guests. Zone Chairman Warren Benne- wies from the Dublin and District Lions Club made his official visit to Blyth. Also in attendance were three members from the Mount Forest Lions Club. Mount Forest is hosting the 1988 District A9 Convention April 15, 16 and 17 in Waterloo, Ont. Kevin Warwick was inducted as a new member into the Club. Lion Gord Jenkins sponsored the new member. The Blyth Lions Club is holding a Snow Pitch Ball Tournament and Dance at the Blyth and District Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 6. The Lions will also be assisting the Blyth Snow Travel lers in holding their snowmobile poker rally on Saturday, Feb. 13. Anyone wishing to ddnate used eye glasses to the Lions, may leave them with Lion Don Scrimgeour at Knechtel’s. These glasses are badly needed in underdeveloped countries around the world. The winners of the Lions Saturday night hockey draws were: Jan. 16, Ken Young and Jan. 23, Bill Scott. The next meeting of the Blyth Lions Club is Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Blyth Memorial Hall. SEQUEL Jean Young speaks to Swinging Seniors About 43 Swinging Seniors sat down to a delicious pot luck dinner at noon January 27 in the Blyth Memorial Hall. After dinner, John Hesselwood, president, conducted the business meeting. The usual reports were given and John then made some announcements. The flower show, to be held at Casa Loma in Toronto is from March 2 to 6. Further details as tobus transportation and costwillbe available later. Also rentforthe hall will increase $5 per meeting this year. A letter was read from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary concerning the dedica tion of the “Lift” and dance to be held February 20. The dedication will be at 8 p.m. Mrs. Jean Young from Wing ham was guest speaker. She is Executive Director of theTown and Country Homemakers. This agen- cy was started in 1978 and now have 215 home makers. This is a tremendous service to Senior Citizens and younger people who are in need of help to stay in their own homes rather than be institu tionalized. Transportation is per haps their leading problem and they also are in need of more volunteers. The program was led by Vera Hesselwood and she called on Aubrey Toll for several songs and Marjorie McDougall accompanied him on the piano. Vera Badlev favoured with a reading entitled “Smiles”. Harvey McDowell and Lloyd Walden played a medley of songs, Harvey playing violin and mandolin and Lloyd at the piano. President John announced the next meeting will be February 24 at 2 p.m. with cards to follow. 25% Off Regular & Specialty Yarns 20% Oft Hand knits PS...gfe Handknitting ‘HJatsse/s 887-6927 & Lessons will still be offered. February is Heart and Stroke* Month in Canada HEART " AND STROKE V / FOUNDATION ’ \l ' Please give. TOLASTWEEK’S REQUEST I’d like to express my honest congratulations with the quality of your school - agechildren, and my sincere thanks for your co-opera tion. FR.SANDERS NOTICE VILLAGE OF BLYTH 1988 DOG LICENSE FEES DUE February 15,1988 Maleorspayedfemale...................... each additional male or spayed female Female dog................... each additional female dog Helen R. Grubb Clerk-Treasurer Village of Blyth $10.00 $12.00 $10.00 $12.00