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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1984-08-01, Page 6vAlo 6r-.CIANTON ' NVEDNESPAY AUGUS1140114. 'rlfi`/G Ilyth's main street beings pride to village By Melda McElroy Biyth's main street, Queen Street, con- tinues to take on a new look. The town parking lot is now almost a place of beauty, flanked by the Bank's well groomed park, and bordered on Queen Street by three Umbrella Catalpa trees, wooden planters designed by Councillor William Manning, constructed by Gary Courtney, and filled with flowering plants selected and planted by Horticultural Socie- ty members. New green benches have been placed at this spot. Here, people enjoy sitting to read their mail. The Post Office is just across the street. Nearby is friendly -looking Memorial Hall Park which contains more benches. These are not only a boon to townspeople but to theatre goers as well. This park contains the drinking fountain, a new brick planter, and a patio floor, no less, made from salmon colored interlock- ing bricks. These are also used to make, expansive walkway which extends past the former bank building to the main corner. The former bank, has a new front, thanks to the Baintons. Each of four windows shows a mannern,in flisnlaving the latest in leather, suede and wool fall fashions from the Old Mill. Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Its other front windows display the sign, "Chauncey's Hair Styling", another new look. Below these windows, in a nook, it seems, just made for it, one comes upon a bed of geraniums and marigolds planted by Harve McDowell, president of the Horticultural Society. He takes pride in several more flower beds in the village which he and several H.S. members tend faithfully. And another village council park has sprung up, the Blyth Inn Park, situated a few steps from main street. It borders the Inn's parking lot. A long extensive planter it is, containing three Globe Maple trees and numerous shrubs to which next year flowers will be added. Blyth's Yanchus has begun work on what app: ars ill be a brick and stone sign at the so her limits of the village. Next yea yeller. on Highway 4 will have a ew look at "Blyth". - The transformation on the main street has been realized largely through the team work within, and the co-operation among three groups: Blyth Council, its Maintenance Crew and the Horticultural Society. They all treat growing things, excluding weeds, with tender -loving care. . Mary Holland, for instance, did just that for the flowers around Memorial Hall, for nearly 10 years. This year, several en- thusiastic Horticultural Society members - the McDowells. Walden, Snells. Madills. and others have accepted this responsibili- ty, and it is a big one. Hundreds and hun- dreds of people each summer derive pleasure from gazing at the beauty of this well cared for flower border. The poet Keats wrote, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." This being so, the money spent by Blyth residents, directly or in- directly, has been spent wisely. They have striven to give their village's main street area new attractive qualities, many of • nal values. ..1 i. I H l 1'1 ...1... 1 MAKE HOMEMADE WINF, All equipment now available at the - VARl' A GENERAL STORE VARI%A, ONTARIO 01447 I.1.44417111 IN=IVIM , as AlNOMSONMILLS WE'RE READY TO RACE/VE YOUR WHEAT and BARLEY c '"0 Wheat harvest is fast approaching and we at Howson Mills Elevator Division are ready to provide the service that you deserve and expect. As receiving agents for the Ontario Wheat Marketing Board we ask that you deliver your wheat to Newson & Howson Mills. We Buy, Sell and Store per 1984 Barley crop. Open To Receive Wheat Monday to Saturday During WHEAT HARVEST OUR SERVICE IS FAST AND FRIENDLY Howson Mills Elevator Division 9h, Ontario 523-9624 er 523-4241 Hama Alsli OEiles 1%Wks sal a'WO ea CHaly RI 25, Asa '4 nib aan'b. Blyth Lions Club members and helpers were hard at work early Friday morning when they served breakfast to a, bus load of Lions Youth Exchange travellers. The group arrived in Blyth shortly after 7 a.m., coming from St. Marys. Helping to feed the early morning visitors were Al Donaldson, Lynn Logue, Michelle Logue and Kendra Youngblut. (Shelley McPhee photo) Hallrice 4 -Hers see film The fifth meeting of the Hallrice 4-H Dairy Club was held on July 4th at Frank Hallahan's, Thirty-one members attended this meeting. We started the meeting off with the pledge and the roll call was answered with "Are you going to Wonderland on July 20th, 4-H day?" . Lisa Boonstoppel and Dianne Nethery told us about the Bakesale which was held on July 7. Robert Wilts and Ken Siertsema told us about the Car Wash which was also on r1 L the\' Biytt; 100 I 1 Dining Room Hours Monday - Saturday 11 am - 12.midnight Sunday 4 pm - 7 ,pm SUNDAY SPECIAL , August5,4pm-7prn- ROAST BEEF BUFFET . Includes - Salad Barg dessert fr coffee Reservations Appreciated Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. 523-9381 Licensed under LLBO July 7th. The Bake Sale went quite well with a profit of $105 and the car wash, despite the rainy, cold weather, made $60. • The lesson dealt with Cow Selection, Products and Type. Two films, were shown: "Wholly Cow" and "D.H.I: Yours to Better Dairy Management". • Hallahan's were thanked for having this meeting at their place. The next .meeting will be held at Art Bos' on Aug. 22. Press. Reporters: Anita Wilts, Anita Bos Blyth Baintoneers tourney set for this weekend R. G. Stoddart of 72.The Square GOLD-. SILVERSMITH - DESIGNER -- * •ceramics • porcelains • weaving :glass • CANADIAN AWARD WINNING DESIGNER GODERICH, ONTARIO 524-4509 The third annual Blyth Baintoneers ladies fastball tournament is all set to go this weekend at the Blyth and District Com- munity Centre. The action will commence on Friday evening and go right through to Sunday, where the finals are scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday will be used as a rain -date if the tourney does not receive the co-operation of the weatherman. This year, tournament officials decided to grade the teams prior to the event, into A and B divisions. The main reason for this is to receive more participation by local teams and much more competitive games, Sixteen teams make up the "A" division, which include defending champion Waterloo Insurance, last year's runnerup the Edgewood Penguins, as well as Burlington Devils, St. Marys Blue Jays, Brampton Nor- thern Tele -Comm., Thamesford, Guelph Spartans, St. •Clements, Greensville, Ut- chener Harmony Lunch Conestoga, St. Thomas Pestettes, Bramalea Blazers, Cam- bridge Frito-Lay Spartans, Woodstock Corn Huskers, and the host Blyth Baintoneers. The "B" division consists of eight teams which are Benmiller, Auburn, Kincardine Bruce Inn, Londesboro, Brodhagen, West Wawanosh Warriors, Palmerston and Brussels Bulletettes. Admission will be $2 per day until 4:30 p.m. when it will drop to a $1. There will be a food booth open on the grounds all weekend. Also there will be a dance on both Friday and Saturday nights with the music being provided by Professional Rock Sound, with a cover -charge of $2. For an enjoyable and action -packed weekend plan to attend the third annual Blyth Baintoneers ladies fastball tourney. Blyth United Church had special guests By Melda McElroy Enthusiasm was the order of the day at the Blyth United Church last Sunday. It was evident in the spirited singing of the men's choir; in the congregational singing of hymns and in the stirring message by Rev. Ken Bauman which was based on three Scriptural passages. Rev. Ken pointed out that we all have to face hard knocks and sor- rows at one time or another, but with the support of the Almighty and obedience to His Will, the yoke becomes easy and the burden light. An interesting feature of this service 'was .one pew filled with 10 happy looking guests of Grant and Pat Sparling who had asked if they could attend church with their hosts. Four couples live in the Holland, Michigan vicinity; the other, in Woodstock, Ont. They all travelled intheir motor homes. One couple, in particular, felt right at home at the service, for in their locality there are 'Baumans, not one Ken Bauman but two. They enjoyed during their weekend stay at the Sparlings, the Blyth Festival play, Garage; a barbecue, a luncheon at Ben - miller Inn and a. tour of Goderich. During the winters, these six couples are neighbours in the Ft. ..Pierce district in Florida. Special Birthday Mrs. Louise Buttel was feted on several occasions in honor of her birthday. Mrs. Jim Lawrie and daughter Agnes Wharton held an afternoon tea for neighbours and friends in the Lounge of Queens Villa. Serving tea and punch With birthday cake and ice cream were Laurie Wharton, Krista Laurie and Selena Hazlitt. Focal points in the Lounge were the • special cake made by Agnes and beautifully decorated by Sheila Wharton and the 50 to 60 congratulatory cards on the piano. Louise's cousin, Dr. Jean Westermann . and husband Dr. Gerd Westermann of Burl- ington, and cousin Earl Mills and Eva Mills of Walton entertained her at luncheon at Benmiller Inn. Carrie Cudmore and Louise were guests of Jean Kaine at Oro Beach; Lake Simcoe, for four days, and while at Oro, Mrs. Kaine's daughter held a dinner party at her home in Louise's honor which seven cousins attend- ed. - ,seniors enjoy picnic.. By Sheron Stadehnann The July meeting of the. Blyth. Swinging Seniorstopic theform p# a.:very enjoyable picnic at the Maitland Valley Conservation Area at Benmiller on Wednesday, July 25. ' Following a potluck dinner there was . a social time .when scrabble and cards were played. President George Harrower announced BLYTH Christian Reformed Church "Guest Minister" Service l0 a.m. u8 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m.. (TIIE BLU STANDARD ECU that the August meeting on August 22 will -be a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Triple K Restaurant. Those interested in going to the theatre `afterwards will make their own ar- rangements. 78 register for . swimming lessons The. Blyth Recreation Community registered 78 children for swimming lessons at Vanastra Recreation Centre, starting Ju- ly 30. u-ly30. Ekch year the Blyth Lions club pay for the busing of these young swimmers to. Vanastra - coming from the townships of Morris, East Wawanosh, Hullett and the Village of Blyth. The lessons are for a two week period.' ; Personal Miss Leah Stadehnann of Orono spent a week with her cousins Christine, Rhonda, Jennifer and aunt and.. uncle o John and Sheron Stadelman of Blyth. David Longstaff Ltd. Optician 87 Main St. South, St..A1.0RTH Optomell ist's and Ophthalmologist's Presrriptlotse FIl➢ed Promptl', SUMMER -11:00R S : -Mon: : ;Fri . , 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Closed Wednesday & Saturdays COMPL-E OFI'ICAL SERVICE 527-1303' GENERAL Gordon Elliott 519-523-4522 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 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