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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-5-15, Page 6puter hardware and software. • A total of $1,617,233 was awarded to the 275 organizations across the province. Susan Fish, Minister of Citizenship and Culture noted, "My ministry has responded to ap- plications which will help meet the needs of many communities and organizations in every part of the province." Internship training in arts, heritage, public libraries and multicultural organiza- tions; the translation of community health information into Vietnamese; and the presentation of a Chinese heritage cultural show are just a few of the events and pro- jects made possible by recent program grants from the Ministry of Citizenship. and Culture. Program grants are allocated to develop activities in the area of public libraries, heritage conservation, community informa- tions centres, multiculturalism and the arts. The Blyth Centre was -also the recipient of grant funding to provide on-the-job training. The $11,440 grant will -allow the Centre to hire an intern for one year. Tie on-the-job training grants were an- nounced late last week by the Ministry of --Citizenship and Culture. Seventy-four jobs for young people seek- ing full-time careers Will result from grants totalling $820,064, awarded to libraries and Page6--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15,1985 I3Iyth Standard Legion officers are elected The installation of Officers for the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Branch 420 was held May 10, at the Blyth Legion with Howick Branch doing the honors. The executive includes: president, J. Chalmers; past president, J. Chatterton; 1st vice president, B. Vincent; 2nd vice president, A. Airdrie. Executive Commit- tee, S, Ament; R. Lair; A. McClure; B. Riehl; chaplain, Rev. R.L. Gelwicks; ser- vice officer, B. Riehl; treasurer, D. Over- boe; secretary, J. Battye; sergeant -at - arms, R. McCrea. Ladies Auxiliary executive members are: president, J. Henry; past president, B. Pierce; 1st vice president, L. Riehl; 2nd vice president, R. Pattison. Executive com- mittee: D. Ainsley; M. Badley; I. McClure; L. McGowan; treasurer, B. Finlayson; secretary, M. Ament; sergeant -at -arms E. Glousher. In attendance for the occasion was Deputy Zone Commander Steven .Maguire of Clin- ton. School goes international All classes at Blyth School have been stu- ate a variety of food without leaving the dying various countries of the world for the school. The foods included Mexican Chili past few weeks. The culmination of these and tacos, Chinese stir -fried vegetables and studies was held on May 9. rice fortune cookies, moose meat, deer "The day started with an assembly where meat, freslrPTolls, flapjacks, Welsh cakes, each class presented at least one number bara brith, bannock, smoked fish, Hawaiian based on their area of study. Mrs. Shirley punch, blueberry grunt, and Greek pastry. Vincent prepared the students for this The day concluded with a variety of assembly. The classes then returned to their games which originated from various coun- home room to continue various activities. tries of the world. These included lacrosse, Miss Lally, a teacher on exchange from Mexican Hat Dance, Eskimo bones game, Australia assisted Grade 4 with their study Limbo Rock, Boomerang throwing, lasso - of this country. Mrs. Walker, who has ing, Chinese Dragon Tail, bow and arrow recently visited Greece assisted the shooting, lawn bowling and soccer drills. Kindergarten class with their studies. Mrs. Amos who had taught in China, assisted the Grade 1 class in their work. Displays, slides, films, art work, project work, etc. added to the day. At noon, a meal which consisted of food from various countries, was enjoyed by the students and many visiting adults. Many senior citizens were in attendance and one commented that they had visited many countries, heard the music of the world and Euchre Ten tables of euchre were played Monday night at the Blyth Memorial Hall with the winners as follows: High Lady: Vera Hesselwood; Low Lady: Marg McCullough; High Man: Millar Richmond; Low, Man: Jim Doig of Seaforth; Ladies' Lone Hands: Verna Glazier of Clinton; Men's Lone Hands: Louis Phalen; Special: Elsie Shad - dick of Londesboro. A lone World War I survivor, Buss. Wilson is soon to be 90 -years -old. Mr. Wilson is the last living member of the Blyth Legion who fought in both world wars. (Todd Mowatt photo) The Blyth Legion elected their new men and women's executive on May 10. Officers include (back row, left to right) Auxiliary 2nd vice, Rubi Pattison; Auxiliary treasurer, Brenda Finlayson; first vice, Bill Vincent; treasurer, Dave Overboe; Auxiliary 1st vice, Lillian Riehl; 2nd vice, Art Airdrie. (Front row) president, Jim Chalmers; Auxiliary president, Janice Henry; past president, Joe Chatterton; secretary, John Battye; Auxiliary secretary Mildred Ament. (Todd Mowatt photo) students show versatility in skills Piano � students were: beginners: Erica Clark, son; Grade VII:, Rose Ann Machan, Jane Amanda Hickey, Erin Hickey, Darrell Whitmore, Leona Cunningham; Grade Lavis, Jodee Medd; Grade 2: Stephanie VIII;. Betty Battye, Gayle Poore; Grade IX: Lentz, Tamrni Medd; Grade IV: Kim Medd; Stacy Elliott, Laurie Little; Grade X: Grade V : Sherri Lavis; Grade VI; Lisa Wat- Stephanie Kerlovick, Wendy Martin. By Sheron Stadelmann The annual. piano recital of Shirley Vin- cent A.R.T.C. was held in the Blyth United Church on May 8. Versatility was an interesting feature. Heather Bauman played skillfully a medley of tunes on' her flute. Sherri and Darrell Lavis of Clinton showed that they can play guitars together as well as they play piano, and through school' teacher students con- tributed much to the program in their piano solos, and in a spiritual duet. Wendy Martin of Brussels, who has studied•under Mrs. Vincent for four years, and who will be trying her Grade X exam in 1986 with the Toronto Conservatory of Music, concluded the program with a beautifully executed number.. Appreciation for having Shirley Vincent for a teacher was expressed in original verse by Stephanie Lentz and by presenta- tion of flowers and a lovely gift. Performing Church promotes justice The Sunshine Unit of Blyth U.C.W. met on May 11 in the church lounge, the focal point of which was a pink hydrangea plant given by U:C.W. friends in memory of Isobel Fox. Eighteen responded to the roll, call with a verse from the book of John. Treasurer Nicolena Aitken gave an excellent report of envelope givings for April. A Mother's Day theme was carried out in devotions by Mary Howson and Pat Sparl- inMary Wightman brought the year's study on South Korea td a close with a report especially on what the Christian church Korea has done to promote justice for all Koreans. It is not afraid to become involved in that country's political life. As a result, it is gaining respect from the military and the percentage of active Christians is increas- ing. Business conducted by co -leader Mary Walden centered -around final plans for the bake table at the Garage Sale and the meeting at Camp Menesetung for Huron - Perth U.C.W. members. Two grants for Blyth Centre The Blyth Centre for the Arts among the 275 organizations in Ontario to have receiv- ed a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. The Blyth Centre received a $4,995 grant to help offset the costs of purchasing com- Farmers Are Switching to... John Deere Hay & Forage Equipment. II SIZE MODEL PRICE SQUARE BALERS 327 —with ('30' tr„ 127 . 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Of the 74 positions now approved, 41 will be in arts organizations, 22 in heritage, four in multicultural,.three in libraries and four in community information centres. Some of- the organizations that will be training an intern include: Blyth Centre for the Arts, Toronto Free Theatre, Arts Coun- cil of Sault Ste. Marie and District, Joseph Schneider Haus (Kitchener), Century Village Lang (Keene), Ontario Historical Society (Willowdale), The Association of Community Information Centres (Guelph), Brantford Ethnoculturefest, and Oakland Township Public Library (Scotland). "In this the International Youth Year, it is vital to the future of Ontario's young people that we respond to the challenges they face in meeting an uncertain future," Ms. Fish continued. "I am very pleased that my ministry has been able to extend this help- ing hand as a gesture of the confidence we have in their ability to meet tomorrow with intelligence and enthusiasm." 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