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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-08-12, Page 6LLE YOUNGBLUT PLUMBING HEATING MATH, ONTARIO PI-IONE 523-9585( Page 6--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1987 Blyth Standard Ken Anderson (front centre) was officially sworn in as Hullet Township's new councillor on August 4. Taking part in the welcoming were (front) Clerk Harry Lear and Reeve Tom Cunningham. (Back row) Councillor Bob Szusz, Road Superintendent Jim Johnston and Councillor Ron Gross. (Shelley McPhee-Haist photo) KEVIN GILLIS R.R. 2 Brussels 887-6842 KG r 0 ANTENNA, TV & STEREO, APPLIANCE • SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION ANNOUNCING NEW HOURS Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm Saturdays 8 am to Noon TV - STEREO - VCR Repairs To Most Makes •CLARION & AUDIA CAR STEREO SYSTEMS Sales, Service and Installation • ANTENNA and SATELLITE sales & Service. Specialist in Delhi & Channel Master • M.A. TV SYSTEMS for MOTELS, HOTELS, APTS. Sales, Service, Installation • APPLIANCE & MICROWAVE REPAIRS All makes including General Electric, Inglis, Whirlpool, Admiral, Maytag, etc. Work done by Factory Trained Service Technician. SEPTEMBER SPECIAL •DELHI 40 FOOT UHF -VHF 84300 ANTENNA SYSTEM Installed Rain brings tourney to an end By Kathy Bromley BLYTH—Last weekend, Blyth held their annual men's slo-pitch tournament with 32 teams participating. Four diamonds were used_Auburn, Belgrave, Radford and Blyth Arena Diamond. The games began Wednesday evening with Mother Nature being on their side, as showers held off, enabling all the scheduled games to be played—until Sunday. Dances were held both Friday and Satur- day evening, with disc jockeys from Music Express providing the music to good crowds both evenings. Unfortunately, the rain that held off dur- ing the tournament earlier, made up for it on Sunday. Due to the continuous downpour, no more games could be played to decide the champions. With the cancellation, cash prizes were then split between the eight re- maining teams. • For the "A" division, Blyth Inn, Goderich Coyotes, Lucknow Kinsmen and Atwood Colbra each received $340 in prize money. Howsons, Parkhouse, Gemini and Big League each obtained $225 in the "B" division. A special note of thanks for all the effort shown to make the tournament another suc- cess goes out to Dean Hackwell, chairman; Dave Marshall, co-chairman; Ken Siert- sema, treasurer and Jim Button, secretary. The captains and players of Blyth Slo-Pitch Teams and Jette Button for her assistance for numerous jobs must also be mentioned: Swimming Lessons Numerous children have completed their swimming lessons that have been held in Vanastra. A special thanks to the Lions for providing bus transportation. Visiting Stewart and Mildred Ament, Blyth and Joe and Helen Hoggart of Mitchell spent a few days holidaying in Burlington. A Note From Kathy As 1 spoke to the gentlemen "DJ "s to get information needed, I couldn't help but notice their hair styles. For once I actually felt relaxed, my hair wasn't the shortest! The Length of one gentleman's hair remind- ed me how short mine was two months ago. It soon became obvious to me that they were assuming my hair was so short to be in with latest styles! I couldn't help but laugh to myself. When asked if I had my hair cut at a local shop, I replied that I had it done in London. Well, I did it again, I put my foot in my mouth. By the way, when they weren't supplying music at nights, they were hairstylists in London! Wondering which shop I had went to, I finally had to explain that Dr. Girvin had cut my hair for surgical purposes and not inten- tionally for style. The next thing I knew, numerous samples of shampoo, conditioner and sprays to make my hair stand up straight, were given to me. I received tips on how to make my hair look good and feel good. This was a lovely gesture indeed, from the gentlemen I had assumed played music for a living! ! Quote Of The Week: The secret of happy liv- ing is not to do what you like, but rather, to like what you do. Blyth prepares to attract investors By David Emslie BLYTH - A group of interested citizens and councillors from this village will be stu- dying methods of attracting foreign in- vestors to their community. A committee was chosen during a public meeting on August 5 with Dr. Gary David- son, the director of planning and develop- ment for Huron County. Mr. Davidson had met with Blyth Council earlier this summer to discuss a program put on by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology called Opportunity Tours. This program uses a combined effort of the province, county and municipalities to show investors what different areas in the province have to offer in the way of business opportunities. . Approximately 25 investors interested in manufacturing, retail, wholesale or tourism opportunities pay their air fare to Canada, and when they arrive the province pays their travel fares to various communities, and the communities cover the cost to host them. In the case of Huron County, however, the county will be picking up the hosting costs. In order to be involved in the tours the various communities must complete two things, Mr. Davidson explained. They must first gather information on their own com- munity and its advantages, and next they have to list specific opportunities for the investors. It was for this reason that a committee had to be set up to study exactly what Blyth has to offer. rM:„104-n.. Before 'choosiK°'their committee, Mr. Davidson warned the group of interested citizens and council representatives, "It on- ly works if there is a lot of interest." Two Blyth Councillors, Bev Elliott and Bill Manning, volunteered to work on the committee, as did four area residents, Elaine Scrimgeour, Diane Wasson, Al Thompson and Al Donaldson. After giving a general overview of the tours, Mr. Davidson fielded specific ques- tions from the interested parties. He explained in answer to one question that a village the size of Blyth could pro- bably expect half a day of exposure during the tour, but added that depending on the op- portunities, it could be more. .When asked what type of opportunities he thought Huron County had to offer Mr. Davidson noted that there are some villages with industrial land, while other towns and villages can offer foreigners a different lifestyle which they find attractive. "There are oppportunities. If people are looking for opportunities, they tend to find them. It's not that one can go pick out oppor- tunities. That's what the committee does," he said. The point that a big industry would be a good addition to the village was made, but Mr. Davidson pointed out that in the last 10 years the most job creation has come from companies employing 20 people or less. "It seems it would be nice to have a larger company, but ( more) employment is com- ing from the service industries and small businesses. Most opportunities are not in retail, but in tourism and service." He added that one of the biggest employers in Seaforth is a service industry, the senior citizen's home. Most investment that can come in will not be massive in a business sense, he said, as it is, in about the $250,000 range. However, these types of businesses create two to five jobs. These smaller businesses can be better than the larger ones, he continued, because if the big industry fails, many jobs can be lost in one big sweep. Before the committee was chosen he pointed out that such a group of people can be beneficial not only for the tours, but for future development of the community. "It is important the community gets behind the development, if they don't, it is very difficult for the community to sur- vive," he commented, because over the long term, much of the investment will come from within the community. Blyth Reeve Albert Wasson agreed that such a committee would be beneficial. "Perhaps this too is what we're looking for. If we can get a committee formed, they can assist us as counsel, or the public to a greater extent than we can. We're here to govern what's in place, and we do that as best we can," he said. When he was asked whether council has any direction they would like to see the pro- gram go in, he pointed out that they haven't spent a lot of time dwelling on it. He did comment however, "Council is hoping to stand behind anything that ap- pears good for the community; any develop- ment, tourism, or industry that brings peo- ple to the area." Mr. Davidson added another point in favor of having a committee handle the tours, rather than council. "They are able to be more confidential in their dealings then council can be," he stated, adding that con- fidentiality is very important in the early stages. Another advantage of setting up the com- mittee, Mr. Davidson continued, is that although they are gathering information for the tours, they are looking at the local economy as a whole, and therefore they may notice opportunities for local invest- ment, not just for the one big project. When it carne time to decide whether such a committee should be started, there was no opposition from the gathered residents and councillors. Londesboro bridal shower for Laurie By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - A bridal shower was held on July 29 at the home of Janet Stilson by the ladies of the 13th- Concession in Hullett Township. The shower was held in honor of bride elect Laurie Szusz of Windsor. Laurie received many beautiful gifts. A lunch was served and Laurie enjoyed talking with all her neighbors. She assured them that Londesboro would always be home to her. United Church News Greeting members to the United Church on August 9 was Trudy Pollard. The ushers were Pam and Sherri Hoggart, and Kim and Tracie Salverda. The organist was Deanna Lyon. 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Clara Riley spent the holiday weekend at Elliott Lake with the MacDonald family. Lee Ann and Clint Riley spent some holidays with Carman Riley. Ane Duizer is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Tammy Cousineau of North Bay spent the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alexander. Mary Longman accompanied Ralph and Florence Warrens of Seaforth, along with their grandson Kelly Steel on a nine day tour in July to the East Coast. Visitors with Dora Shobbrook on August 8 were her nephew Ken Shobbrook of Oshawa, her brother Leonard Vodden and his grand - Turn to page 7 1VSTMI.NTS FINANCIAL GENTLE adderlch 5195242773 1-800-205-5503 ZEST RATES An ()spoilt) iNSUFIER Within Limns One Only YAONG KILDE Cut 'N' Till • 8'9- working width • 7 cushion shanks • 15-20 slicer blades • Cuts fS blends heavy residue • Minimize wind & water erosion • Penetrates the toughest soils Call now & Save! F '.RM Et.UIPMENT LT:w.. 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