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The Citizen, 1989-08-09, Page 3Accident scene THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1989. PAGE 3. Rear-end collision injures Blyth woman A Blyth-area woman was taken to hospital on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a following vehicle while she was preparing to turn her car into a gas station on Queen’s Street in Blyth. Sixty-two-year-old Doreen Wil­ son of RR 3, Blyth was ready to turn into Walsh’s Cafe when she was hit from behind by Karen Cook of Wingham who was travelling at about 30 kilometres say Wingham police who arrived at the scene. An ambulance was called for Mrs. Wilson who suffered minor injuries from the crash that did little damage to either vehicle. Ms. Wilson was taken to the Clinton Hospital where she was treated and released. Blyth. Ms. Cook didn’t sustain any injuries but was charged with following too closely. Your Community Newspaper Focusing on the community with • News • Views • Advertising ~ (*CNA —__ In a fender bender accident on Blyth’s main street on August 1, a Blyth woman, Doreen Wilson was taken to hospital. Mrs. Wilson was treated and released while the other driver, Karen Cook of Wingham was charged with following too closely. People Swinging Seniors hold picnic About 24 “Swinging Seniors’’ from Blyth attended the Seniors picnic held at St. Christopher’s Beach. Goderich on July 26. They sat down to a sumptuous picnic dinner at 12 noon and although the day was hot it was very comfortable in the pavillion by the lake. Following this, president John Hesselwood had a short business meeting. Several games followed with Vera Hesselwood passing around a mystery package which was correctly guessed by Mary Walden. Guessing the correct number of candies in a jar was won by Lloyd Walden. A lucky card game follow­ ed and was won by four people holding the gifts, they were Ida Procter, Lloyd Walden, Feme Mc­ Dowell and Edgar Howatt. The “Elimination Game’’ was won by Bill Craig. The next game was throwing balls in a pail and Ella Richmond won for the ladies and Charlie Smith and Jim McCall tied for the men. Lloyd and Mary Walden continued on with more games and “Musical Arms’’ was played with Feme Howatt and Jim McCall winning this one. The “time race’’ of 90 seconds was won by Effie McCall crossing the rope at the exact moment. “Wink, Lose or Draw’’ was the last game with the women being the winners. This ended the meeting but people stayed on to visit and enjoy the afternoon. We are pleased to report that Mary Wightman is recuperating nicely following her illness. She is now undergoing intensive therapy treatment at Victoria Hospital (Westminister Campus) London. She is anxious for visitors. a a a a a a a a a a a • a a a •Christmas ! & •Country a Blyth } 523-4820 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE WITH THIS COUPON i ■ i ■ a until Saturday, Aug. 12/89. a Limit 1 coupon per purchase ■ ■ NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH EASY COME - EASY GO HAS FAX Yes, a complete Facsimile Transfer Service is now available through The Citizen newspaper. You can now send or receive maps, photographs, financial statements, graphs, documents of any description right from either of our offices and it’s completely confidential. EASY COME - if you want to receive a document just give your client our Fax Number: BRUSSELS BLYTH FAX FAX 887-9021 523-9140 and we’ll receive your incoming messageany time, 24 hours a day at a cost of $1.00 per sheet. EASY GO - if you are sending out documents just bring it to us with your associate’sfaxnumberandsecondslater it will be there. Cross Canada rates $4.00 for first sheet sent and $1.00 per sheet thereafter. Overseas rates $7.50 for the first 3 minutes and $1.50 per additional minute. GOT THE MESSAGE? Flushing of the fire hydrants at the south/east end of the Village - Friday, August 11th., 1989. In future notice of water shut off due to regular maintenance, including flushing of fire hydrants, will appear in the paper and on Cable T. V. Anyone wishing personal notification, submit name and telephone Number to Municipal Office - 523-4545. Helen R. Grubb, Clerk. ! SUBSCRIBE TODAY • Enclosed please find my cheque for $17.00 for a a 1-year subscription to The Citizen. ■ Name...................................................................... ■ • Address.................................................................. ia • City............................................Postal Code........ a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a <a