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The Citizen, 1987-02-18, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1987. PAGE 3. MTC 'impressed'with council presentation Blyth council recently held a meeting with officials from the MinistryofTransportand Com­ munications (MTC) about im­ provements to Highway 4 and to the main street of the village and, Reeve Albert Wasson revealed last week, the MTC seemed impressed with the fact the village would go to all the work of organizing a meeting to discuss the problems. The MTC has said in the past that the reconstruction of Highway 4 from Blyth to Wingham is in its next five year program. Council is People Gordon and Lois Carter of Tavistock attended the funeral of the late Hugh Wharton, and visited with several of their old neighbours last Monday. They were supper guests of Robert and Donelda Charter. Joyce Carter of Blyth, Annette Ward and boys, David, Billy Joe and Matthew of Brodhagen visited on Saturday with Gordon and Lois Carter of Tavistock. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ament visitedlastweekwithMr. and Mrs. Joe Hoggart of Mitchell and they all visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elton Fuhr of Tavistock. The Blyth Swinging Seniors will hold their February meeting in the Blyth Memorial Hall at 2 p.m. on February 25. Special entertainment will be a slide presentation on Switzerland given by Gary Walden. FemmieGroen was the ladies high and Kay Duncan had the ladies low at the euchre sponsored by the Diamond Jubilee Commit­ tee of the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary on Saturday night. Darrel Wood had the high prize for the men and Fred Hunter had the low. The most lone hands were recorded by Ila Pollock and Charles Johnston. Ruth Beattie of Goderich won the heart draw. The next euchre is Feb. 28. At the Monday night euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall on Feb. 9, Margaret Thorndyke and Ted East had the high scores while Mrs. Gordon Nicholson and Graeme McDowell had the low scores. Hazel Reid and Alex Nethery had the most lone hands. Don Buchanan won the special prize. Kathy Bromley wrote an article captioned “Still waiting...’’ which was published a few weeks ago in The Citizen. We are glad to report that Kathy no longer has to wait for seizures. Twenty of them are overwith and gone. They were induced by brain specialists in University hospital, London, to help them pin point the brain area affected, and give other data required before surgery, the only thing she is waiting for now. also planning improvements to main street as part of its Pride program application to the provin­ cial government which was made recently. The grant has not been approved as yet. Reeve Wasson said thatthe MTC had indicated that repairs might be made soon to the east side of main street in the area from the Village Restaurant to the Blyth Mini-Mart that is often deep in water that fails to drain properly. The Blyth Public Utilities Corn- Kathy’s doctors predict a 75 per cent chance of complete recovery, and she is overjoyed. Home for a few days for a rest and a change of environment, Kathy returns to hospital for a few final tests before the big event. Kathy says she greatly misses her many Blyth friends and requests us to say “Hello” to them for her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy, for complete recovery. Family members and friends visited three Blyth women in Clinton hospital last week: Marg­ aret McCullough, Winona Mc­ Dougall and Mary Manning. We are pleased to report they are all progressing favourably, and if not already home they will be soon, we hope. Ruby Pattison had to return to St. Joseph’s hospital, London, for two weeks. She suffered a set back with the healing of a fractured leg. She returned home last Friday and will be glad to have visitors in a week or so. This time, Ruby, a complete recovery, please. Mrs. Jean Penny, who lives in Lefroy, near Barrie, came to Blyth a week ago to be near her aunt, Mrs. Margaret McCullough, who has been seriously ill in Clinton hospital but is on the mend we are glad to report. Jean Penny is staying with her uncle Sid McCul­ lough, visiting her aunt and calling on close relatives in the vicinity. Her late mother, before her marriage to Bill Montgomery of Winthrop, was Alberta Richmond of Blyth. John and Beverley Elliott ac­ companied by Dave and Joyce SI orach of Mississauga enjoyed recently a week’s cruise in the Caribbean. “No better way to celebrate a 25th wedding anniver­ sary,’’ John said, “and to gain more knowledge of the islands and a healthy tan into the bargain.” Lost Heir saw eight tables in play last Wednesday. The winners were: high lady, Mary Walden; high man, Bert Daer; low lady, Dorothy Daer; low man, Feme McDowell (playing as a man). NOW! NOTICE ‘‘Notice is hereby giventhatthe Council of the Village of Blyth will be meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to fill the office of Councillor, by appointment, a seat that has become vacantdue to the resignation of a member of Council. Any elector of the municipality who is interested in serving as a Council member for the remainder of the current term, and who is qualified to do so, should notify the Clerkin writing priorto4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 1987 in order to be considered by Council. A letter of ‘Consent to Stand’ must accompany each submission. Helen R. Grubb, Clerk-Treasurer. The Corporation of the Village of Blyth. mission at its meeting Feb. 9 decided to continue with the payment of its bills at the municipal office instead of the bank.***** Council is likely to look at competitive bidding for its insur­ ance policy when it comes up for Zone chairman visits Lions The Blyth Lions Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Blyth Ladies Auxiliary served supper to sixteen Blyth Lions and five guests. Zone Chairman Allan Bosman from the Londesboro Lions Club made his official visit to Blyth. He presented Honourary Life Memberships in the Lions Foundation of Canada to Lions Charlie Shaw and Don Stewart. The Blyth and Londesboro Lions Clubs will be working together again this year to hold their annual Vegas Night on Saturday, April 4 at the Blyth and District Community Centre. The Blyth Lions annual Novice Hockey Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the Blyth arena. The first annual Blyth Lions Snow-Pitch tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28. The winners for the Lions’ Saturday night hockey draws are: Jan. 17, Paul Somerville,'Jan. 24, Pat Shaw; Jan. 31, Doug Howson; Feb. 7, John Blok; Feb. 14, Grant Holmes. Thenextmeeting of the Blyth Lions Club will be Thursday, Feb. 26. Deputy District Governor Herb Brown from the Dublin and District Lions Club will be making his official visit. renewal this summer. Councillor William Howson reported the Blyth and District Community Centre Board is going to recom­ mend changes in its policy since, although it had paid for insurance to cover loss of income, the insurance didn’t pay for the losses during the breakdown of the brine NOTICE TO SNOWMOBILERS It has been brought to our attention that the council of the Village of Blyth has received complaints of snowmobiles trespassing on private property without permission of the property owners. If this practice is not stopped at once it will be necessary to enact a by-law prohibiting the use of snowmobiles within the village. We urge that all snowmobilers use only roadways and designated trails when leaving and entering the village. Thank you for your co-operation. Dave Marshall, President, Blyth Snowtravellers. JOE & LUCYCHATTERTON regretfully announce they are no longer operating Chatterton Auto Service as a public garage, due to health reasons. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many friends and customers in the Blyth and District area, we have so enjoyed meetingthis past 11 years. We can take care of all your lottery needs right here in downtown Blyth. Also VCR & Video Rentals Blyth Mini Mart Open 7 clays a week 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 523-4486 chiller at the arena last month because the equipment was judged to be too old. ***** A grant of $1,180 from Wintario has been received to help buy new equipment for minor hockey and ringette programs.