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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1993-04-28, Page 13Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 The news from e lgrave 180 people attend party for retiring Clifford Coultes OPEN HO USE CLINTON COUNTRYVIEW APARTMENTS 129 Don St., CLINTON Across from the O.M.A.F. Office (see map below) SATURDAY, MAY 1 & SUNDAY, MAY 2 10:00 AM till 4:30 PM 12:00 NOON till 4:30 PM You are invited to attend our Open House, view the apartments and enjoy free coffee and donuts. Our apartments feature two large bedrooms, plus a master bedroom with connected bath. Laundry hookups and storage areas are available in each suite. Designed for seniors our apartments feature controlled entry system for each unit, large bathroom, kitchen with built-in dishwasher, luxurious carpet, hard surface flooring and each suite has a private terrace. CLINTON HWY. 8 FROM GODERICH CLINTON CHIROPRACTIC • North St. 0.M.A.F. • CENTRE n COUNTRY OFFICE VIEW APTS. George St. HWY. 4 Edward HWY. 4 FROM EXETER Fuels • FROM BLYTH HWY. 8 FROM SEAFORTH JOE DURAND 565-5062 EVERYONE WELCOME THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1993. PAGE 13. Morris hires new inspector A retirement evening for Clifford Coultes, who recently left teaching, was held on Friday, April 16, at Snell's Restaurant, Westfield. It was organized by Frank Hallahan and Jim Hallahan, who also acted as master of ceremonies. The evening began with cards and crokinole at 8 p.m. At 9, Jim announced the beginning of a variety program, which was enjoyed by about 180 people. Mrs. Freda Pipe and Mrs. Alice Brothers of Brussels entertained with piano duets, before the program opened, and as the beginning number. Country Clem, a popular local entertainer, came next in his hillbilly costume, to amuse the company with jokes and songs, "Side By Side", plus two of his own compositions. He accompanied himself on the piano and the guitar. Off stage, this man is Don Vair, of Belgrave. Rev. Rea Grant of Wingham United Church, a college friend of Clifford's led the audience in several well known songs, using his ukulele. Rev. John Roberts of Belgrave sang two solos, "The Holy City", and "Bless This House", accompanied by his wife, Kay, on the piano. Donald Dunbar of the Ethel-area, a retired music teacher, played a tune on his portable keyboard, and then sang a song, accompanying himself — a song on romantic lines, dedicated to Clifford, the old bachelor. Audrey (Bradburn) Adair, of Molesworth, a former close Sixth Line neighbour of the Coultes family, sang to the piano accompaniment of her husband, Jack, two homourous songs. The second, "It's Hard To Be Humble," she dedicated especially to the retiree. The annual meeting of the Belgrave W.I. was held at the hall on Tuesday, opening with the Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. Vice President Dorothy Coultes was in charge, opening the meeting with a poem, "Joyful Spring." Congratulations were extended to Mrs. Mary Hunter, on receiving a Canada 125 award medal. A donation will be given to the Cancer Clinic of Wingham Hospital and two delegates will be sent to the conference at Centralia. Kenneth Scott, principal of East Wawanosh Public School was in attendance to discuss the grade eight graduation banquet. The minutes of the 1992 annual meeting were read and approved and the treasurer's report given. The District President, Mrs. Wilma Higgins brought greetings from the nominating committee report and Wilma Higgins installed the new officers as follows: past president, Norma Moore; first vice president, Harvey McDowell and his son John, also originally from the Sixth Line, (now of Blyth and London, respectively, entertained with ukulele and guitar. Next came a musical trio: Frank Hallahan, violin; Ron McBurney, banjo and Gladys Van Egmond, of the Clinton-area on the piano. Aubrey Toll, accompanied by his daughter, Cheryl Cronin, sang two solos. Another college friend, Ron Bayne, of Owen Sound, gave violin selections, one accompanied on the piano by Rev. Rea Grant, and two by Mrs. Van Egmond. Jim Sloan, of the Chesley-area, a student of Clifford's first year of teaching, told a humorous anecdote of that year involving a mouse — and himself. Arnold Bruce of Belgrave played violin selections, accompanied by Ron McBurney and Gladys Van Egmond. A dance number by the Country Cloggers, Mary Ellen Hallahan, Marian Hallahan, Shirley Ramsey, and Margaret Siertsema, came next. Clifford, helped by Hugh Sinnamon of the Whitechurch area, Rev. Rea Grant, and Rick Elliott of Blyth, taught his favourite lesson, portraying the death of Mercutio from the play "Romeo and Juliet". Garth Walden and John McDowell, using John's guitar sang a song John prepared a few years ago for Arnold and Erma Cook's retirement. They then sang one about Clifford, made up by John for the occasion. Pipers Rick Elliott and Jim McLean and drummer Bill Nethery, in kilts performed two numbers before piping Clifford to the front, where Eldon Cook, his next door neighbour and public schoolmate, made a fitting address. Dorothy Coultes; second vice president, Ruth Gordon; secretary- treasurer, Gladys Van Camp; assistant secretary, Dianna Robinson; program co-ordinator, Mary Hunter; district director, Norma Moore; alternate, Mary Hunter; branch directors, Jean Nethery, Norma Moore, Jean Pattison; public relations, Kay Roberts; curator, Ceda Taylor; resolutions, Evelyn James; sick and shut-ins, Ruth Johnston; Christmas, Wilma Higgins and Norma Moore; pianists, Mary Coultes and Gladys Van Camp; auditors, Edith Vincent and Kay Roberts. The guest speaker was Phyllis Mitchell of Walton, who showed some of her craft work and taught everyone how to paint a sun- catcher. Mrs. Gladys Van Camp thanked her and presented a gift of appreciation. The meeting closed by singing the Queen and W.I. Grace following which a social time was enjoyed with lunch served by Nancy Jardin and Isabel Craig. Paul Josling has been hired as the new building inspector for Morris Twp. The Blyth man, who is also the Blyth Fire Chief and building inspector for Blyth, Brussels and Tumberry Twp. was chosen from seven applicants. "We thought he was the best can- didate," said Morris Twp. Reeve, Doug Fraser. He said by hiring Mr. Josling, the township may save money concern- ing training costs, for each time Mr. Belgrave Arena Board euchre tournament was held on April 16 at 8 p.m. at the Community Complex with 20 tables in play. Winners were: high score, Erma and Aldin Crich; second high, Lorna and Clayton Ellis; third, Hilda Holmer and Elmer Best; low Josling took a course, the cost would be divided between four municipalities. Mr. Josling agrees. "Every year I take courses which average $12- 1,500 per year," he said. "Now,each municipality will only have to pay a quarter of that." He believes the municipalities may also save on mileage costs because he can, for example, do inspections in Morris while on his way to Brussels. By accepting the Morris position, score, Reta and Orville Kelland and 50-50 draw, Bill Elston. Neighbours and friends of this community extend their sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Les Shaw of the sudden death of his mother Mrs. Margaret Shaw of Mount Forest. Mr. Josling says being a building inspector has become a full-time job for him. As well as being build- ing inspector, he is the By-law Enforcement Officer and Property Standards Officer for Morris and Turnberry Twp's. PAUL JOSLING Mary Hunter receives Canada 125 medal Say you saw it in The Citizen! 9 tables in play at euchre Nine tables were in play at the Mrs. Robert Grasby; low lady, Mrs. weekly euchre held in the W.I. Hall Lloyd Appleby; lone hands, lady, Wednesday, April 21. Mrs. Jim Coultes; high man, Bill Nethery; second high man, Harvey Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Edgar; low man, Mel Jacklin; and Ross Taylor; second high lady, lone hands, man, Ross Taylor. Crich couple wins at euchre