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Clinton News-Record, 1987-03-25, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1987 TIAZIVAP IZIytb Standard New apartment building for Blyth BLYTH - After seeing new construction virtually stagnate last year, the Village of Blyth seems to be on the verge of a minor building boom in. 1987 headed by the con- struction of a new eight -unit apartment building. Blyth Council released information on March 11 following a closed meeting .at the end of its regular council session, that it had sold a parcel of land just south of the Queen's Village senior citizens' apartments on Queen Street at the south end of the village to Robbie Lawrie, a Blyth businessman and developer. Mr. Lawrie will construct the eight -unit building on the site. Bill Howson, Blyth Councillor, said con- struction is expected to begin soon on the project. The land in question was expropriated Several veare pan by the village from the Gordon Estate with the thinking being that it would be used for future expansion of the Queen's Village project. Mr. Howson said council was concerned about the number of seniors who were inoving from Blyth to other municipalities because of the lack of apartments to.rent. The apartment building joins a number of houses3tthat have already been announced for construction this spring. Festival staff increases as summer nears BLYTH - Did you know that over the fall and winter months the Blyth Festival is run by a skeleton staff? Only two full time peo- ple keep the whole organization. running: Artistic Director Katherine Kaszas and General Manager Tim Chapman. They are helped by two part-time secretaries, Gloria Westerhout of Summerhill and Karen Stewart of Blyth. But starting in January of each year, the staff gradually increases un- til by summer there is a. full complement of -administrative and box office personnel. Philippa Borgal✓( formerly a Blyth resi- dent but currently living year round at Lake Huron) has returned for her fourth season as publicity director. She is busy working to get the brochure and poster out on time, ar- range advertising for the season, and.renew media eontacts across the province. A new face in the administration n9tfire is Stephanie Massel of Kitchener. She is in her final year of the arts administration pro- gram at the University of Waterloo, the four months with the Blyth Festival being her final work placement. Bernice Passchier of Blyth is also studying in Kitchener, .at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University. She will be returning this summer as House Manager for the Blyth Festival. It is the housc manager's job to remain cool, calm and col- lected when all those around her_are losing their tickets, or arriving late. Box Office Manager, Jennifer Hill (Goderich) is getting ready for the summer too: staff have to be hired, theatre tickets ordered (over 45,000 of them), and numerous other tasks completed before tickets go on sale starting March 30. This is Jennifer's fifth season with the Festival. Also returning to the box office this summer will be Louise McGregor ( Clinton) and Sally Leitch (Bayfield). It is hoped that the re- mainder of the box office staff will be hired under government ( federal and provincial) job development programs. Last season several staff members were hired under special government programs. Tim Chapman hopes that the Festival will be able to take advantage of similar pro- grams this summer. For example, last year a joint application was made by the Village of Blyth and the Blyth Festival for co- ordinators for the children's workshop pro- gram. This joint venture will be repeated this year through Experience '87. The Festival also uses. the services of local students during the summer months, and for the fall/spring concerts, as ushers. Cherrio Club hears income tax reading By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Cheerio Club meeting was held here on March 18 at the Dome of Tri Duizer. Tri welcomed all by giving a reading on the closing of a day. This was followed by another reading on income taxes are com- ing soon by Margaret Good. Roll call was answered by eight members and one visitor, Betsy Verway. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were given by Dora Shobbrook. A draw donated by Tri was won by June Fothergill. The members moved to cancel their April meeting as several of them will be away on holiday. Therefore, the next meting will be on May 20, with Group 3 in charge. Margaret Good discussed the legend of St. Patrick and June Fothergill spoke on the 1986 GMC 1/2 TON (2 to choose from) 1985 CHEVETT, automatic 1985 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE, 4 door. air ondilirmmr(. Ink mllraye 1984 CIIEV P1CK-UP C20 1984 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 4 DR. STATIONWAGON low mileage. 1983 FORD BRONCO 4 X 4 1982 GMC SUBURBAN SIERRA CLASSIC 1982 CHEV '/ TON. 6 I s lindr'r aulomaiir 1982 FORD F.150 SUPER CAB 1982 CUTLASS SUPREME BROUGHAM, 1 •Irrr,r air 1981 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1 dor 1981 CITI,ASS SUPREME 4 door I979 CUTLASS STATIONWAGON 1979 OLDS REGENCY 98, 1 door, loaded legend of the shamrock. . A question contest by June Fothergill with the answers found in the work shamrock was won by Beth Knox. Some cards were then played before lunch was served by Tri Duizer, June Fothergill and Margaret Good. Shuffleboard And WI Cards There were 12 players out for the shuf- fleboard games on March 18. The winners were Clara Riley and Jack Lee. The next games will be played on March 25. On March 20 there were 12 tables out to play WI euchre. Dorothy Daer had the ladies' high while Ruth Shiels had the lone hands and Donna Pollard had the low. For the men, Ken Pollard had the high, Allen Shaddick had the lone hands and Cliff Hoegy had the low. Theendof season games will be played on April 3. Lunch will be provided. United Church Happenings Greeting members to the United Church on March 22 were Rev. Snihur and Garnet Wright. The ushers were Larry Hoggart, Gerben Wilts, and Robert and Brent Radford. Rev. Snihur welcomed. all and gave the call to worship along with the following an- nouncements. There will be a sung fest on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2. The junior youth group will meet this week at 7 p.m. at the Wilts' for movie night. The decoration of the cross was by Laurel and Mark Mitchell. Children's time held a song about church. The junior teachers were Donna Shaddick, Todd and Scott. The anthem was sung with choir director Turn to page 7 ANeedfi+ian• PRE -PAYMENT oRAW WINNER! Congratulations to: Cathi Hubick of Goderich Cathi's name was drawn from 217 entries by Willa Rivett, Rivett's Audio Video Ltd., on Saturday, March 21st. Congratulating Cathi are Mike Rivett (left) and Tom Grasby, The Weed Man. Thank you to all customers who entered the drawl 524-2424 OR CALL 1-800-265-5593 TOLL FREE THE BLYTH STANDARD SS DIRZC Robert Worrell Plumbing Heating Sales 8, Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 ('irntntr_ News -R (Ira .cesoCee loco lit, to fl,. 9,ACe,Ade0.ffl *ATI. Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can Looking for effective advertising with gu.ck results'' The Classifieds con, Phone the Clinton News Record 482-3443 or 482-7741 GENERAL J. Richard F,lliou (519) 523-9725 LIFE R. John Mon (519) 523-4323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 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Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The Afternoon Unit of Knox United UCW met on March 17 in the school room with 10 ladies present and Sara Ander- son in charge. After the minutes and treasurer's reports, Janisa Coulter brought to attention some of the meetings and articles from the Huron - Perth Presbyterial Alert. An invitation from the Belgrave Presbyterian Church to meet with them April 6 was accepted. Mts..Jarnieson of Brussels will be the speaker. During the meeting two hymns were sung. Olive Campbell gave a reading followed with prayer and Mrs. Anderson read the meditation. Mrs. Glenn Counter had the Bi- ble Study. Mrs. Jim Hunter liad the study of the Aborigines in Australia and the hard- ships through the years and considered se- cond class citizens and Mrs: Lawrence Taylor told of their struggle to keep alive. A discussion followed on the feelings toward the people of other colors and races in the world. WI Meeting The Citizenship meeting of the WI was held at the Belgrave Hall with President, Isabel ('ampbell in the chair. The roll call was answered by Something I am proud of in our community. The program convenor, Gladys Van Camp, read an article nn Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, then introduced the guest speaker, Nancy Michie. As clerk of Morris Township, Mrs. Michie spoke on the motto A good citizen should be well informed, touching on many laws and regulations which pertain to governing the township. She answered several questions concerning the building bylaw which will take effect on April 1 and handed out several booklets containing information of interest to taxpayers. Mrs. -Van Camp thanked Mrs. Michie for her information presentation and gave her a gift. The WI will cater to a dinner for the an- nual meeting of the Morris Federation of Agriculture on March 26 and the East Turn to page 8 Lost heir played in Blyth •BLYTH - There were six tables out for lost heir play at the Memorial Hall here on March 18. Mary Walden l ad the high score for the ladies while Grae a McDowell claimed this honor for the men. The low lady was Effie McCall and Joe Holmes had the low for the men. The next games will be played on March 25 at 8 p.m. Euchre pfly'y BLYTH - Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre on March 23. Mabel McAdam and .John Hesselwood had the high hands while Esther Moffat and Wilfred Shortread had the low hands. Lone hand winners were June Elliott and Don Buchanan. The special with table four included Harvey Sillib, Margaret Nesbitt, Graham McDowell and Rena Watt. The next euchre party will be on March 30 at 8p.m. CHICK DAY We will be taking orders for DAY OLD MEAT -TYPE (Roaster) CHICK$ Both mixed and sexed chicks available. 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