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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-21, Page 6Page 6 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987 Biyth Standard Blyth receives good Highway 4 news BLYTH - Council here received some good news during their October 13 meeting in the form of a letter from Ed Fulton, Minister of Transportation and Conununications. Mr. Fulton met earlier this year with representatives from Blyth and the surroun- ding communities to discuss the reconstruc- tion of a bad stretch of Highway 4 from Blyth to Wingham. While the letter stated that construction will be delayed due to studies that have to be carried out, it did note, "Once these solu- tions have been determined, they will be in- corporated into the design of the various projects, and construction will commence.' After stating in his letter that he had en- joyed meeting the representatives of the various municipalities, and congratulating there on their presentation, Mr. Fulton ex- plained why. construction will be delayed. "You are 00 doubt aware' that snow related problems are the result of a great number of variables, and that a Juni ber of options are available to 11(.11) resolve these D. MARSHALL No Job too BIG or SMALL OUR SERVICE INCLUDES: • Drywall Installation •Drywall Taping *Painting •Spray Painting • Wall Covering • Wood Staining & Refinishing •Texture & Swirl Ceilings *FREE ESTIMATES •We use quality CLL., Sherwin-Williams Paints ASK TO SEE OUR TEXTURE OR SWIRL PATTERN DISPLAY 7 Years Experience In The Field. Call Dave 523.9220, Blyth problems. "It should be noted that any solution to the snow related problems would result in a significant increase in the construction cost of these projects and in view of these in- creased construction costs, I have directed my staff to carry out an in-depth study of the area and its related problems." Later in the letter he added that a study of this type will take some time, and will delay the award of a contract by approximately one year. "However, I am sure that you would be prepared to wait the additonal time to en- sure that the problems are resolved," Mr. Fulton's letter stated. Recreation In other news, council learned of the im- pending retirement of Amy McCrea, the secretary -book keeper for Blyth's recrea- tion board. Her duties included sitting in on Memorial Hall meetings, and Blyth and District Community Centre meetings, along Twin City School of Hairstyling Waterloo, Ont. •Hairstyling •Barbering •Ear Piercing •Make-up 55 Erb St. Fast 'NI MVP il� a ;886-6305 Monday to Friday Chows *tart fat of +emery seo16#Jt DOUGLAS A. NORSWORTHY, BSC. (Hons.), D.C., D.Ac. and HELEN J. GIANOULIS, D.C., D.Ac. CHIROPRACTORS ANNOUNCE THEY WILL BE CONTINUING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC FORMERLY OPERATED BY H.B. SUCH UNDER THE NAME OF HURON CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE 107 SOUTH ST., GODERICH Telephone 524-9661 Mon., Tues. & Thurs.... 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday .-. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday ... 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. THE BLYTH STANDARD BUSINE3S DIftECTORY INSURANCE GENERAi. J. Richard Elliott Cs'II 123-9721 LIFE R. John Elliott 1.5191 523.1323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS i,Ti). INSURANCE iN ALL BRANCHES F,.tahli+hid 1910 1-11.1 (411. 1INT%RI() NOM 1 HO 319-323-1.181 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE TOETR David Langstaff Ltd. Optician 8 7 %lain Si., Smith, SF: FORTH Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions Filled Promptly SUMMER HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Closed Wednesday & Saturdays (;()MPi,ETE OPTiCAI. SERVICE 527-1303 cal RURKE ELECTRIC Ltd. Electrical Contractors Appliance Sales a Service to ell mokes RW gPrntion Service Opon 6 days a week 40 Ver Bur, by Ouni,ty B Sarvira Wingham, Ont 357-2450 Long distance TOLL FREE 1-800-265-3025 Robert Wors II Plumbing & Heating Soles d Service Bow 68 Auburn, Ont. 565-7597 with recreation meetings. Mrs. McCrea's resignation will come into effect on December 31. Council expressed their feelings of thanks for her many years of hard work. Also on the recreational scene, it was an- nounced that the new handicapped lift for the community centre is now being installed. Roadside Planting Council moved to participate in a windbreak -roadside planting program, pro- posed by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Currently the Authority is investigating the feasibility of establishing such a pro- gram which would utilize larger sized nursery stock. Once started, the program would be of- fered on a cost recovery basis with the municipalities or private landowners being responsible for their own planting according • to Authority developed plans. CNIB members visit Ldndesboro WI meeting By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The WI meeting was held in the hall here on October 14. The meeting was opened with a few songs with Hattie Wood on the piano. Vice-president Marjorie Anderson began the meeting with a reading. Roll call was then answered by 24 members and three visitors by discussing something a blind per- son has difficulty doing. The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were read by secretary - treasurer Alice Buchanan. The balance on hand is $907.83. June Fothergill will be the Londesboro delegate at the area meeting convention on October 15 and 16 at St. Mary's. All were thanked for their help at the fall Institute Rally in i,ondesboro on October 5. A letter of thanks will be sent to Boyd Taylor for the apples and juice provided for this meeting. The members moved to give a $10 Iona- ° tion to the Blyth Legion. By way of announcements, it was stated that WI euchre will begin on November 6 at 8 p.m. The Happy Gang noon Christmas meeting will be catered by the WI. Lois Elliott gave a report on the rally that ran on October 5 in Londesboro. The craft table made $150. Tia' guest speakers were Helen and Bert Sootheran, members of the CNIB. This is the month for CNIB canvassing. Bert show- ed.a number of conveniences they have and explained how they were used, such as Braille playing cards, tape recorders, a watch with digits, and scales that tell a per- son their weight. He was thanked by Dora Beard and presented with a gift. The meeting was closed and lunch was served by Lois Elliott, Loris Batkin, Dora Heard and Helen Sootheran. Happy Gang News Members of the Happy Gang attended the 13th Fall Rally for Zone 8 in Holmesville on October 14. Attending were Bob and Audrey Thomp- son, Lorne Bunking, Russell and Margaret Good, Estelle Adams, Beth Knox, Dora Shobbrook, Laura !,yon, Edythe Beacom and Mary Longman. Explorers The Explorers started their expedition by saying the purpose. Elections were held and Rhonda Howatt was chosen as chief, Kerrie Szusz as secretary. Erin Horbaviuk as treasurer and Pain Salverda as reporter. After the elections they went upstairs and decorated the church for Thanksgiving Sun- day. They also had a collection of $1.75. 'Prey ended their expedition with Lynda Turn to page 15 • Shane Snell (left), Rick Howson and Matt King (right) were part of the Blyth United Church Teen Car Rally on October 17. Although the weather wasn't the greatest, con- testants didn't have to worry about the sun shining in their eyes. ( Anne Chisholm photo) Sharinga poemwithreaders By Kathy Bromley Writer's Note: The following is a poem that I was asked to type copies of for Senior Citizeins. This heart moving poem comes from one of the original readers used years ago. Students had to memorize it, and many can still recite it today. Somebody's Mother The woman was old, and ragged and gray, And bent with the chill of the winter's day; The street was wet with a recent snow, And the woman's feet were aged and slow. She stood at the crossing, and waited long. Alone, uncared for, amid the throng, Of human beings who passed her by, Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye. Down the street, with laughter and shout, Glad in the freedom of "school let out", Caine the boys, like a flock of sheep, Hailing the snow, piled white and deep. Past the woman, so old and gray, Hastened the children on their way. Nor offered a helping hand to her, So meek, so thrid, afraid to stir. Lest the carriage wheels or the horse's feet, Should knock her down in the slippery street. At last carte one of the merry troop - The gayest laddie of all of the group; Ile paused beside her and whispered low; I'll help you across, if you wish to go.' Her aged hand on his strong arm, She placed, and so, without hurt or harm, Ile guided the trembling feet along, Proud that his own were firm and strong. '!'hen back to his friends again he went, His voting heart happy and well content. "She's somebody's mother boys, you know, For all she's aged, and poor and slow. And I hope some fellow will lend a hand, To help my mother, you understand. If ever she's poor, and old and gray, When her own dear boy is far away." And somebody's mother bowed low her head, In her home that night and the prayer she said, Was "God be kind to the noble boy . Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy... Unknown ,Author Euchre There were 12 active tables underway for euchre Monday evening. Ruth Shields and Ruth Dougherty l playing as a roan ), rap- tured the high scores for the night, while Ester Moffet and Millar Richmond earned the low scores for the night. This week, the most lone hands went to Rena Watt and Cliff Hoegy: A Clinton resident, Olive Neal, was the winner of the special for the night. Memorial hall is the place to plan and attend every Monday evening at 8 p.m. Lost Heir Last Wednesday evening, the first official Lost Heir card party was held in the Memorial hall with seven tables of par- ticipants. The high scores for the evening were earned by Nora Kelly and Harvey Sillib, while Millar Richmond and Margaret Nesbitt had the low scores. - Lost Heir is scheduled to be held every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.. in the Memorial hall. Any "good girls" or "had boys" are welcome to attend' Quote Of The Week: Listening is the Siamese twin of talking. HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COPY? 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