Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-03-09, Page 3Elaine Scrimgeour, recording secretary of the Blyth Industrial and Tourism Committee, shows the handsome brochure which she feels enhanced the village’s bid to be included in next September’s Opportunity Tour of foreign investors looking to inject capital into the area. Such publications are subsidized by the county. Blyth one of 5 Huron towns on Tour THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1988. PAGE 3. Continued from page 1 for the tour, but added that many of the details should be left up to the communities which will be hosting the event. He added that Leona Arm­ strong, reeve of Grey Township and a member of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Industrial Com­ mittee, will also be invited to attend the first meeting of the new planning committee, which has been scheduled for March 21 in the county council chamber of God­ erich, because of her committee’s “keen interest in the project.’’ Although the BMG Industrial Committee failed in its bid to identify any specific investment opportunities for inclusion in the September tour by the initial deadline, it remains committed to the promotion of the village and its surrounding townships, and has asked the county to permit it to host a meal for the members of the tour, preferably on Wednesday, September 14. Mr. Caldwell said that inclusion in the tour will be up to the members of the committee, but suggested that the opportunity may exist for other communities to host luncheons or picnics while the foreign investors are in the area. He said that the county itself will Seniors play games About thirty Swinging Seniors met on Feb. 24 in the Blyth Memorial Hall for their regular meeting. They opened with a lively sing song with Ella Richmond at the piano and Lloyd Walden directing. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Vera Hesselwood as hers was the only February birthday. President, John Hesselwood took over the business meeting and after the usual reports, read the correspon­ dence. He also reported 10 people would be attending the Flower Show in Toronto. The next meeting will start with a pot luck dinner on March23 at 12 noon. Rev. Ramirez host a formal banquet, but added that the opportunity was there for other communities to offer “some­ thing unique’’ for the visitors. Healso noted thatitis nottoo lateforothercommunities tobe formally included in the tour, saying that they can come forward with specific investment proposals “right up until the tour gets underway” in September. The January 29 deadline, he explained, was set in order that each county could offer enough inducements to be included in the tour in its initial stages; now that Huron is ensured of its place in the final plans, there is still room for communities other than the five already named to come up with some concrete ideas to offer to the local planners. “I believe that there are still lots of opportunities out there, ideas which we haven’t heard of yet for a variety of reasons,” Mr. Caldwell said. He said that the suggestions included in the 19 opportunities offered in Huron included every­ thing from “people with business- esforsale, to people with ideas but no investment capital, to compan­ ies hoping for an equity capital partner in order to expand or diversify.” of Blyth will be our speaker and tell about Life in the Phillipines. There will also be some special music. The program committee took over and euchre, Lost Heir and Scrabble were played for the remainder of the afternoon. Results were as follows: Lost Heir - high lady, Feme Mcdowell; high man, Charlie Smith; low lady, Effie McCall; low man, Jim McCall. Euchre - high lady, Gladys Johnson; high man, Lenora David­ son (playing as a man); low lady, Marion Wright; low man, John Hesselwood. Scrabble - Vera Hesselwood. Blyth People This is the time of year that Blyth experiences much goin’ and corn­ in’. The movement, these days, is the returning of many from southern climes. However, Lila Radford of West Palm Springs, Fla. and Harvey McCallum of Ari zona who depart each year in the fall, we won’t see for at least two more months. Back from their annual 6-7 week visit in Fla. are Fred and Mary Howson. Bill atid Diane Campbell have returned from a two-week stay in Mexico. Havingenjoyed the atmosphere there on one or more occasions, they were off again this year to Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Ocean. Speaking about their trip, Bill said, “We went for the sunshine, and 14 whole glorious days of it we revelled in. ” Back from their second bus tour toFloridaareFrank and Helena Sanders. Highlights for them this year was the relaxing three-hour Jungle Queen Dinner - Theatre Cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. The Sanders felt they were fortunate to hit theirfirst visit to the Grande Ole Oprey. Minnie Pearl, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Grandpa Jones were the stars who sang to celebrate Roy Acuff’s 85th birth­ day. Blyth Wl hosts Sunshine Sisters dinner The members and guests of the Blyth Women’s Institute held their annual Sunshine Sisters Pot Luck Smorgasbord on Thursday, March 1 in Blyth Memorial Hall. The theme for the meeting was Public Relations with Gail King in charge. Mrs. Shelly McPhee from theClinton News Record used a Video Presentation to show how a newspaper is puttogether. It starts Couple wed in Holland mark golden anniversary On Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hamming were privi­ leged to celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house at the Christian Reformed Church. They were married on March 2, 1938 in Elst, Holland and settled near the village of Hien, Gelder- land in Holland and were blessed with five healthy children, one son and four daughters. In the spring of 1951 they immigrated to Canada and lived in Grimsby and Hannon the first year. After this they moved to Smithville areafor a short time and in the fall of 1952 bought a farm south of Wellandport. This became home for eight years in which time they helped build the local church. Then an opportunity arose to purchase a lovely lakeside farm just east of Dunnville and this was home for the next eight years. After the farm was sold in 1968they lived in Hamilton area for several years. Then the way became clear for them to relocate in Blyth in 1971. As was tradition they immediately became involved in their new church community which has always been a big part of their life. They also enjoy entertaining and sharing with the guests at Rammeloo Guest Home and at Brussels Nursing Home. That they are appreciated in the community was well apparent at their open house where many guests dropped byforatimeoffellowship. They were also showered with many Jim and Janet Lawrie report spending the most interesting two weeks they have ever experienced in the city of Georgetown on Grand Cayman Island, which is situated 300 miles from Jamaica and 500 from Miami. During their entire stay, they were guest of their cousins, Doug and Joanne Fagan in their beautiful winter home. One gets a taste of Grand Cayman while visiting in the Lawrie home. Gracing their coffee table are a myriad of sea shells which their cousins gathered for them while deep sea diving. Among them, one views Conks, Sea Biscuits, Turkey Wings. A gigantic poster displays Cayman’s Coral Wall, and a picture postcard confirms the fact that intriguing rock formations lured the Lawries into the depths of Hell. A small village with a P.O. and store is called Hell, not very far from Georgetown. Friends of Lloyd Appleby will be sorry to hear that he had the misfortune to slip and fall on ice and broke his ankle on Wednes­ day. We hope he can soon return home and wish him a speedy recovery. There were 12 tables of players at the weekly euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall Monday night. Vera Hesselwood was the high lady and Allan Shaddick the high man. Marg Anderson was low lady and Anne Giousher, playing as a man, was low man. Alberta Stevens had the most lone hands for the ladies and Wilfred Shortreed had the with reporters and on through many departments until the finish­ ed newspaper. Members were then given an opportunity to ask questions. Gail and Shelly answer­ ed the questions with interest. Members were surprised to find so many papers printed by the Goderich Signal Star, that they use 25 tons of newsprint per week and must have 62 per cent ads to make a successful newspaper. cards and flowers sent to their home. Praise to the Lord for all this goodness. WJFREQW HOTKNECHTS KNECHTEL POTATO CHIPS 200 G. BAG H 99 2/.99 SCRIMGEOUR’S FOOD MARKET BLYTH 523-4551 most for the men. Dorothy Daer won the special prize. Atthe Lost Heir card party on Wednesday night Evelyn Smith and Bert Daer had the high scores. Ella Richmond and Shane Snell had the low scores. Charlie Smith won the special prize. Members of the Blyth Peewee team from Blyth, Auburn, and Londesboro areas, their coaches and some parents attended the London Knights-Windsor Spitfires Junior A hockey game in London Friday night. C.A.M.C. - Bookkeeping - Income Tax Preparation - Experienced Staff HOURS: Wednesday-9-6 Saturdays-9-1 Alan Campbell 328 Josephine Street WINGHAM 357-3687 or 887-9451 Love from the family COKE& SPRITE 750 ML. PLUS DEPOSIT