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The Citizen, 1994-11-30, Page 13SHIRLEY AILEEN LYON Mrs. Shirley Aileen Lyon of Londesboro died suddenly on Fri­ day, Nov. 25, 1994 at Victoria Hos­ pital, South St. Campus, London. She was 60. Bom in Blyth, she attended elcm- ntary school at SS No. 1 Hullett. After graduating from Clinton High School she attended Normal School in Stratford. On July 19, 1958 she married Murray Harrison Lyon. Mrs. Lyon taught in one room schoolhouses at Summerhill, Kin­ burn and SS No. 5 Hullett Twp. After a 10 year absence from teach­ ing she returned to teach at Blyth, Seaforth and finally Walton PS, where she was employed at the time of her death. She was a member of OES Clin­ ton Chapter No. 266 and of Lon­ desboro United Church. Besides her husband those mourning her loss most deeply are her children Bradley of Midland and Deanna of Londesboro. She was the dear sister of Helen (Mrs. Mil ton) Dale of Londesboro and Lenora (Mrs. Everett) Lamont of RR1, Holyrood. She was the dear daughter-in-law of Laura Lyon of Londesboro and the loving niece of Mary Holland of Seaforth, Olive Heels of Weston and Edythe Bea- com of Londesboro. She will also be lovingly remem­ bered by several nieces and nephews. On Sunday evening members of OES Clinton Chapter No. 266 held a memorial service at the Beattie- Falconer Funeral Home, "Tasker Chapel", Blyth. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 at Londesboro United Church. Rev. Paul Ross officiated at the services assisted by family friend Rev. Stan­ ley McDonald. An honour guard of the teaching staff from Walton PS was also pre­ sent. Pallbearers were Wayne Lyon, Brent Lamont, Doug Neil, Bob Szusz, Ken Moon and Jack Lee. Carol McClure, Debbie Meyers, Katy Moes and Cheryl Bakelaar were flowerbearers. ROBERT E. ‘ROBIN’ THOMPSON Robert E. "Robin" Thompson of RR2, Clinton, passed away on Nov. 20, 1994 at his residence. He was 76. Mr. Thompson was born in Goderich Twp. to the late Robert George and Clarissa (Elliott) Thompson. He was a member of the St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton and the Clinton Masonic Lodge. Mr. Thompson joined the Mason­ ic Lodge A.F. & A.M. 84 in 1941, receiving his 50th year jewel three years ago. Throughout his years with the lodge, Mr. Thompson served as the district deputy in 1953 and the worshipful master. The lodge held a memorial ser­ vice on Nov 22. Mr. Thompson had farmed all his life as well as holding the position of clerk for Goderich Twp. since 1948. He was the beloved husband of M. Phyllis Herman, to whom he had been married for over 55 years, and the loved father of Stephen Thompson and his wife Brenda Edgar of Blyth, Dr. Elizabeth Thompson of Toronto, George and Tracy Thompson of RR2, Clinton, Dr. Marian Thompson and her hus­ band Joe De Santis of Guelph, Dr. James Thompson and his wife Martha MacPhcrson of College Station, Texas and Peter Thompson and his wife Sandra Edclsward of RR2, Clinton. He will be sadly missed by nine grandchildren: Mary and Robert Thompson of Blyth, Jaclyn, Kate and Peter De Santis of Guelph, Julie and Abaigeal Thompson of College Station, Texas and Craig and Scott Thompson of RR 2, Clin­ ton. He was the dear brother of Ruth (Mrs. Orville Workman) of Kippen and Mary (Mrs. Robert Aldwinck- le) of Ottawa. The funeral service took place at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clin­ ton on Nov. 23. Rev. Gordon Red­ den officiated. Interment was at Clinton Ceme­ tery. Pallbearers were Herb Oakes, Don Forbes, Murray Forbes, John Tebbutt, Don Lobb and Bill Lobb. The degree team of Past District Deputy Grand Master of South Huron District, Past Masters and members of Clinton Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. 84 formed an honour guard. JOHN LOUIS ‘BUSTER’ JOHNSTON John Louis "Buster" Johnston of Queen Street, Clinton, passed away Nov. 20, 1994 at Clinton Public Hospital. He was bom in Hullett Twp. to the late Charles and Sarah (Rad­ ford) Johnston on June 4, 1913 and spent much of his life farming in the township. Mr. Johnston was the dear broth­ er of Gordon Johnston of Clinton. He was predeceased by five sisters; Pearl (Mrs. Charles Bromley), Anna Mae (Mrs. Lloyd Pease), Edith (Mrs. Cecil Cartwright), Helen Johnston and Evelyn (Mrs. Clifford Glazier) as well as one brother, Howard Johnston. Rev. Jack Tweddle officiated at the service on Nov. 23 at Beattie- Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton. Interment was at Clinton Ceme­ tery. Pallbearers were Howard Cart­ wright, Jim Wilson, Elgin Pease, Jim Johnston, Bruce Bromley and Bill Bromley. United news Continued from page 3 Rev. Stephen Huntley opened the service with the Call to Worship. Lighting of the First Advent Candle (Hope) was lit by the Les Caldwell family. I Am the Light of the World was sung with Rev. Huntley accom­ panying on the guitar, followed by the Prayer of Approach and Words of Welcome. Hymn, All Creatures of our God and King was sung followed by Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon. The children came to the front and three volunteered to help with the baptism. One poured the water, one had the towel and one lit the candles. As the hymn A Little Child the Saviour Came was sung the parents with their children came to the front. They were Leigh-Anne Elinore and Brett Louis Wesley Heimpel, children of Dave and Christine Heimpel. Colton Eugene Allan Durie, son of Janice Cobum and Lauren Anita McNichol, daughter of Ron and Michelle McNichol. Loma Fraser presented them with a certificate and a flower. Cheryl Cronin sang When a Child is Born. Barb Richmond read Psalm 25, verses 1-10. Rev. Huntley read gospel lesson 21, verses 25-36. The sermon was "Paths to Christmas." Paths evoke adventure. There are three Paths to Christmas - garden, forest and mountain. The Lord's Path to Christmas takes us up three paths, Rev. Huntley said. O Master let Me Walk with Thee was sung. Loma Fraser read the Minute for Missions. Once in Royal David's City was sung preceded by commissioning benediction and choral response. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1994. PAGE 13. Well-dressed team The Brussels Tyke team is sporting new jerseys thanks to Bell Canada, the new team sponsor. Bell Canada Manager Ray Richardson, right, was present this weekend to present the jerseys. On the team, back row, from left, are: Coach Tim Prior, Adam Corbett, Chris Corbett, Tate Stephenson, Philip Wedow, Adam McClure, Cory Chapman, Assistant Coach Gary Martin. Middle: Justin Thompson and Chase Chapman. Front: Matthew White, Andrew McDonald, Scott Phillips, Nathan Prior and Christopher Jutzi. Absent were Brent Wheeler, Brett Hunt, Cayli Hunt and Tyler Jutzi. Blyth project gets approval After months of waiting and weeks after verbal confirmation was given, Blyth Reeve Dave Lee, Huron MPP Paul Klopp and Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle announced the approval of infrastructure grants to the village in the amount of $75,743. "The money will cover two- thirds of the costs for the construction of a new sand and salt storage shed and for the installation of high-pressure energy efficient sodium lighting for the main street," says Blyth Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb. The storage shed, already under construction on the same site as the village garage and using $38, 505 of the grant money, will eliminate several problems inherent with the previous location. Situated on CN land next to the Blyth Brook, the old storage has caused concerns about run-off into the stream. Moving the site will assist the efforts to rehabilitate the brook undertaken by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Village of Blyth, the Optimists, Scouts and Cubs. "The relocation of the sand and salt will benefit the community by improving efficiency of those working with the materials, thereby cutting down on the labour required," says Ms Grubb. The CN land once used for the storage has been sold and Reeve Lee says he hopes it will eventually be turned into a park. "The removal of hydro poles and water mains from the properly will improve the appearance," says Reeve Lee. The remaining $37,238 in infrastructure funds will be used to improve the energy efficiency of the village street lights. The project is set to begin in June 1995 and completed by October. It is expected that the two projects will create a total of 43 person-weeks of employment. "I am pleased Blyth will benefit from the program which will create jobs and provide an economic boost to the village," says Mr. Steckle. The village is also awaiting approval on a third application to the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works program. An application has been made to request the replacement of the watermain along McConnell Street, from Queen to Morris, says Ms Grubb. The waler commission has been preparing for the replacement of the numerous small lines for three years by People win $1,000 at fundraiser The Wingham & District Community Living Association held its Annual Lottery Dinner and Dance on Nov. 5 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. There were two early bird draws the first - Sept. 23 won by Art Clarke and Andy McBride, Wingham and the second - Oct. 21, won by Joe Reinhardt, Wingham. Winners of the $1,000 draws were: Christine MacIntyre and Gloria Workman, Wingham, 7th Annual Talent & Services Auction Clinton & District Christian School Society THANK YOU to the following businesses for their kind support. • Sparling Propane • Londesboro Seed Plant • Townsend Tire • Reflection • Pioneer • Howson & Howson • Tree Belt • Pete deJong Welding • Country Flowers •Tom & Steve Duizer Plumbing • Christmas & Country Auburn Co-op Blyth Citizen Blyth Veterinary Chauncey's Hair Styling Manning's Building Supply Radford's Farm Equipment 2T1 Century Dairy Equipment Hillcrest Restaurant Bachert Meats creating a fund for capital projects. Il is hoped that the Ministry of Environment will grant a certificate of approval for the project so work could begin in the spring, she says. Harold Nicholson, Lucknow, Rita Strauss, Teeswater, Paul Elgie, Bluevale, Lynda Train, Wingham, Joan Pletch, Wingham, Ron and Frankie Nickel, Walkerton, John and Marg Mann, Wingham, Ron Beecroft, Wingham and Art Clark and Andy McBride, Wingham. There were several winners of $100 draws as well. Proceeds from the lottery will be used to ensure quality supports and services for people with develop­ mental disabilities.