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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-07-22, Page 17Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 T lg e news from e rave HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS • • JAW. .4i/.1:1i111111 lk "air d'.4111,72.1" Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available #7, JOHN H. BATTYE 120 Hamilton St., Blyth ( at Manning's Building Supplies) .-- Tel: 519-523-9311 FLOORING CLARK & SON LAWN MAINTENANCE • Grass Cutting •Lawn Rolling • Spring & Fall Clean-Ups • Aerating • Free Estimates 280 Turnberry St., Brussels Jeff Clark (519) 887-9668 • TREE TRIMMINGCounm, • POLES LINE • BUCKET SERVICE Pole Contractors Walton 887-6654 Jim Shortreed Teeswater 392-8500 Glen Hays Strafford Cemetery Memorials Ltd. SPECIALIZING IN All Types of Memorials and Inscriptions Ross Ribey Sealorth, Ontario NOK 1 WO Tel: (519) 527-1390 PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 357-1537 Registered Massage Therapy 159 Dinsley St. E. Blyth (2nd level) Becky Campbell 523-4793 (Please leave message) THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1998. PAGE 17. Higgins descendents gather Crashing down It was a near miss for a car in the parking lot behind The Blyth Inn last week when a tree came crashing down, blocking one exit. Blyth Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart said no damage was done by the falling timber The 72nd Higgins reunion was held Sunday, July 12 in the Belgrave Community Centre. Donna Barger welcomed everyone. Sixty-five signed the register. Carman Farrier, Toronto and assistants kept the young folk busy with races and games. Pam Patrick, Stayner, had prizes for the youngest, Reece Vanhoutven, (Gladys Haskins' great- granddaughter); oldest, Alvin Fitch; coming the farthest distance, Carol and Joel Hawley and family from Haiti and Colleen and Paresh Athparia and family from Calgary; the child with the closest birthday, Stewart Higgins, gumdrop contest, Laura Higgins. Couple gets surprise A surprise dinner and party was held on Tuesday, July 14 when 32 family and friends gathered at the home of Bill and Muriel Coultes in honour of the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Don Stobo of Teeswater. Attendants Mervin McAllister, best man of Teeswater, friend of Don; matron of honour, Muriel Coultes (sister) and Elizabeth's daughters, Susan (Cook) Barfoot, Owen Sound and Kathy (Cook) Warren of London were on hand to welcome them. Linda Stobo of Waterloo was also present. Other family and friends attended from Stratford, Waterloo, Chesley, Teeswater, Brussels and Belgrave area. After opening their gifts both the couple expressed thanks to all. Hullett supports Clinton At the July 7 meeting of Hullett council, support was given to an application for underserviced des- ignation for family practitioners in the Clinton area. Council also advised that Hullett Twp. wishes to be considered part of the Clinton area and will not be applying for underserviced desig- nation on its own. Drainage Superintendent Geoff King was authorized to proceed with repairs to the bridge at Lot 1, Conc. 14, and -for the costs to be split equally between Hullett and McKillop Twp. A special meeting of Hullett council was held June 30 to discuss restructuring options. Council accepted a recommen- dation from the North Huron Review Committee which supports the two-tier system and that any decision regarding restructuring be made locally. June accounts in the amount of $54,652.40 were approved for pay- ment. 0 bituaries ROBERT ALLAN McTAGG ART Robert Allan McTaggart passed away at Alexandra and Marine Hospital in Goderich on Thursday, July 16, 1998. He was born on Aug. 11, 1918 in Grey Township, the son of the late Robert McTaggart and Ellie Mann. On Nov. 23, 1938 he married Phyllis Ward, who predeceased him on April 19, 1985. They farmed in Grey Twp. before moving to Goderich in 1970. He was a member of North Street United Church, the Menesetung Canoe Club and the Maitland Lodge No. 33 AF and AM, Goderich. He was a past master of St. John's No. 284 AF and AM, Brussels and the past patron of the Eastern Star, Goderich. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary White-Hogan, whom he married Sept. 20, 1986 and two daughters Yvonne and Leslie Knight, RR 3, Brussels and Geraldine and Allan Siemon, RR 5, Mitchell. He was the loving grandfather of Jeff and Nancy Knight, Listowel; Rick and Naomi Knight, Richmond Hill; Gerald and Twyla Knight, New Hamburg; Angela Siemon and friend Jeff Badley and Andrea Siemon, Toronto. He was the stepfather of Michael and Edda Hogan, Toronto; Jim and Lorretta Hogan, Vancouver; Dennis and Eileen Hogan, London; Maureen Hogan, Unionville and Bill and Darlene Hogan, Calgary and step- grandfather of 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. McTaggart was predeceased by a sister, Isabel Riehl and three brothers, James, Fergus and William McTaggart. Visitation was held at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home on Sunday. The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 19 at North Street United Church, Goderich with Rev. Robert Ball officiating. His eulogy was delivered by grandchildren, Angela and Andrea Siemon and Gerald Knight. The pallbearers were Michael, Jim and Dennis Hogan and Jeff, Rick and Gerald Knight. Flowerbearers were Carolyn Freidin, Erin and Melissa Hogan and Angela and Andrea Siemon. Burial took place at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or North Street United Church would be gratefully acknowledged. The news from ondesboro Complied by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 .1 Seniors dance at Walton Londesboro senior dance will be held at the Walton Hall, Friday, July 24. Lunch is provided. Muriel King, Stratford read the minutes and treasurer's report of the previous reunion. It was decided to hold a reunion in the year 2000 with Gregg Higgins, president and Pam Patrick secretary-treasurer. A delicious lunch was set out by the committee of Bruce and Kim Higgins. Carman Farrier asked the blessing and a moment's silence was observed. Happy 83rd birthday was sung to Carman. There is new work starting in Belgrave. 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