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The Blyth Standard, 1974-01-30, Page 1VOLUME 84 • .NO. 5 Swimming pool project hits snag Blyth Lions Club is going ahead, with its plans to build a $44,000 swimming pool in Blyth even though plans hit a snag last week, On Jan, 21 the Lions' swimming pool committee and the village council met to discuss problems of maintenance and operational costs once the pool is built. Since council agreed to take over the pool once it is constructed, members have been doing some investigating and found that operation of swimming pools is an expensive proposition. Deficits in many area municipalit- ies with pools have run to more than $5000 per year. This would mean up to 10 mills of additional taxes for Blyth taxpayers if the town picked up the whole deficit. On Tuesday of this week a joint press release was issued by the council and the Lions Club. It reads: "The Blyth Lions Club and the Blyth Village Council held a joint meeting on January 21, 1974 concerning the proposed swimming pool. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the management of the pool and the payment of financial losses which are anticipate. "The views expressed at the meeting indicated that a more thorough examination was needed as to where the funds are to come from to pay for the operations of the pool, as the recreational facilities presently provided take up almost the maximum grant allowed for a village of our size. "To solve these problems, the Lions Club, who have 'already committed $10,000,00 to a pool fund, are prepared to organize a canvas of the area for donations. If these results prove satisfactory, construction of the. pool will commence. Yours very truly, Larry B. Walsh, Clerk -Treasurer." Although not clear from ' the press release, it appears the council is willing to pick up a pgrtion of the annual operating c6sts but not all. It has been hoped that area township councils would pick up part of the expence since rural children would use the pool too, but experience in the past has shown most rural councillors unwilling to vote township money to the village's recreation program. Despite the snag, however, the Lions Club is moving ahead with its plans for a drive to raise the money necessary for the project. Wednesday, January 30, 1974. Blyth firemen battled a stubborn house fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Squires in Londesboro Thursday night. The fire broke out In the basement and did about $5000 damage before firemen extinguished it four hours later. •staff photo. $5000 damage at Londesboro fire Five thousand dollars damage was done to a Londesboro home in a fire Thursday night and only quick action by the Blyth Fire Department kept the damage from being worse,. Firemen were called to battle a fire in the home of Don Squires, next to the Londesboro United Church about 8:10 on Thursday evening after the fire was spotted by persons attending choir practice at the church, The Squires were asleep at the time the fire broke out in the basement of the large brick home. Blyth Fire Chief Irvine Bowes said the fire started from a space heating in the basement and quickly spread to the walls and ceiling which were lined with cardboard, The heat of the flames burst the oil tank used to fuel the regular furnace in the house. Chief Bowes said the fire spread upward through the house by way of the furnace heating ducts. He credited the fact that the Blyth Grand Bend resolution turned down by county council BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER A resolution from the village of Grand Bend in Lambton County to Huron County Council caused reeves and deputy -reeves to disagree at their regular January meeting Friday, January 25, The document from Grand Bend suggested that when the reeve of a `municipality is unable to attend county council session "due to sicknessor injury", provision be made in the Municipal Act to allow the appointment of an Acting Reeve to 'attend County Council in the reeve's absence. The recom- mendation . from the Executive Committee was not to concur with the Grand Bend resolution. Reeve Ed Oddleifson of Bayfield pointed out Grand Bend has the same problem as his municipality where only one person is delegated as county representative. He felt it was a "responsible thing" to ask that all municipalities be assured of Poor showing at first centennial meeting department is equipped with special breathing equipmcnt to aid firemen under smoke conditions with a good deal of. the reason the house was saved from further damage. A fireman using the equipment was inside the smoke- filled building during much of the fire determining where the fires were located. Firemen were forced to cut • holes in the roof dowse flames that had reached the attic. Chief Bowes said the fire damage was contained for the most part to the east side of the T-shaped dwelling. Although fire- men were on the scene for four hours, the Chief said the fire was under control from about 9 p.m. on. Firemen were aided by a good supply of water pumped from a 10,000 gallon storage talk in the village of Londesboro set up for a voice at the county level. that purpose. "Maybe they shouldn't have the There was some insurance on the right to vote but they should be building, but none on the contents. invited to attend," said Oddleifson, It was the second call within four Colborne Reeve Doug McNeil, hours for the department. About chairman of the executive commit- 4:50 p.m. they had rushed to the tee, said there was nothing to farm of Lorne Popp where one prevent anyone from attending the member of the family had ' meetings of county council. He said discovered a fire in the loft of the that in the event a reeve is absent workshop. Damage was nil as the and some other member of his firemen extinguished a pile of council would ask permission to smouldering rags before further CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 harm was done, Despite a disheartening turnout, first steps were taken Tuesday night to begin preparations for the Blyth Centennial celebrations in 1977. Only 15 persons showed up at the meeting despite the fact it had been widely advertised for more than a month. "1 don't see how we can even make a start unless more interest than this is shown," said Doug Whitmore one of those who worked on the Blyth school reunion in 1967. "It took more people than this just to organize the school reunion and it was a much smaller event." Town clerk Larry Walsh who chaired the meeting said he felt many people thought the centenn- ial was just too far away to get excited about but that the plar ging must be begun now if the event is to be a success. He noted that there are many former residents of the village who will have to be contacted and entertainment of the big-time variety must be booked well in advance. He said up to 10,000 or 12,000 persons might be at the event and that meant a great deal of planning is necessary. Because of the poor turnout of interested persons, no chairman for the centennial committee was named but a striking committee was ,set up to decide what committees would be needed to successfully plan the big event. It was noted that the Brussels Centennial had more than a dozen different committees each with a half-dozen or so members. The committee composed of John Manning, Jo Cronin, Graham Jackson and Elaine Scrimgeour will also send out letters and telephone all secretaries of groups in and around Blyth and try to solicit the aid of rural residents in the Blyth vicinity. Another meeting will be held on Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in the hope that - more interest will be shown by the public. Senior citizens club to be formed Murray Gaunt, MPP attended a meeting held at Blyth United Church Monday night with a group of community minded citizens. Plans were made to form a Senior Citizens' Club in Blyth. It was decided to have a pot luck dinner on Feb. 6 at 12 a.m. at Memorial Hall. Anyone over 60 is invited. (If your wife is still 39 she can come too), The President of the Brussels !Club has been invited to speak at this dinner. A nominating commit- tee was appointed to bring in names to be considered for election. Anyone wishing a ride may call Howard Campbell, Wm. Carter or Keith Webster. This is your invitation to come - don't wait to be asked personally. Since many are interested in the Senior Housing for Blyth Mr. Gaunt answered numerous quest- ions about it. He assured those present that he felt there was a real need for such accomodation here. He also advised that everyone file their income tax that they may benefit from the credits. See you on Feb. 6. PG, 1 THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. Time to start sharing costs The situation surrounding the Lions Swimming Pool project this week illustrates one of the basic weaknesses of the current system of county government. The Blyth council decided R could not expect the ratepayers of the village to pay an extra 10 mills on their taxes to pick up the expected annual deficit of the swimming pool. Most of the people who would be paying the taxes would not be making use of the pool. Yet a good many of the people who would be using the pool, would be paying nothing. These are the people in the surrounding townships. Their children would be making use of the pool, but because they do not contribute tax dollars to support the Blyth recreation program they would be getting all the benefit with none of the expence. It is a growing problem with nearly every urban community in the county. Recreation programs and facilities are becoming more and more expensive to operate. Demands for improved programs grow yearly. Yet the urban population is left alone in most cases to pay the shot while the rural municipalities freeload. While some councils are willing to co-operate, others realize they have a good thing and aren't about to get involved in trying to pay the bills. Blyth is in the strangest situation of all the municipalities. The recreation committee contains representatives of all local municipalities though all the financing comes from the village taxpayer. Most recreation facilities such as the arena and the proposed swimming pool are used by more people from outside the village boundaries than from within. Most residents of the rural area around Blyth, we're sure, would not begrudge the extra few dollars a year it would take to pay their share of the bills, but their township councils, again with the odd exception, guard the pursestrings jealously. This is exactly the kind of pettiness and shortsightedness that has brought regional government plans into effect. When will our local politicians learn that if they don't co-operate on their own, the province will come in with its own plans and it will cost all of us a lot more money? A welcome move An upcoming meeting in Blyth on Feb. 6 could bring a badly needed service to Blyth. A dinner will be held in Memorial Hall that day to form a senior citizens club for Blyth and area. Senior citizens make up a good proportion of the population of this area and in the past, while all kinds of activities and facilities have been available for children, little has been done for those of advanced years. It is to be hoped that there will be an enthusiastic turnout at the luncheon and that Blyth will soon have a senior citizens club to serve the community. Reject the ultimatum Ali Attiga, secretary-general of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries said in Toronto this weekend that Canada must alter its stand on Israel if it hopes to get Arab oil. The statement, which amounts to an ultimatum, rejected Canada's belief that it had remained neutral on the Middle Eastern question. Attiga said that though Canadians had supported the United Nations resolutions calling for the withdrawal from occupied Arab lands, this was not enough. He said Canada must take a stand in favour of the rights of Palestinians and against Israel's occupation of territory by force. Here's hoping the Canadian government doesn't knuckle under, Most Canadians, we believe, would rather be a little shbrt on oil than have a stand forced on them, Mr. Attiga doesn't know much about Canadians if he thinks oil pressure can make us quiver and shake and quickly adopt his idea of a solution in the middle East as our own. Most Canadians do not completely understand the complexities of the Middle East situation and refuse to take one side or the other. But threats like the one Mr. Attiga takes are more likely to push us to the side of the Israelis than to the Arabs. Threats with most Canadians don't sit well. • Let s hope that the Canadian government will follow the lead of the American government and refuse to be bullied while at the same time working for a solution of the problem. In the eyes of the world, the U.S. has gained points by its stand. Marsh World Ducks Unlimited (Canada) BONE STRUCTURE - In order to provide a strong, efficient flying machine, most birds have evolved a skeleton comprised of hollow or "pneumatized" bones -- so light that even the feathers of some birds weigh more than their skeletons. Generally, the bones of small birds are less well pneumatized than those of large birds. Pneumatization is better developed in dabbling ducks than in divers, 130 •'74 T LOVE.'EM, PET, TRULY - IF ANyTHIN' EVER (1 i 'APPENED 71 `{ER I'D EVEN MARRY YER 1 SISTER: ■� Other views... A look at other editor's opinions OUR KIDS ARE SERIOUS Ontario NDP Leader Stephen Lewis complimented Seaforth stud- ents when he was in town last week answering. questions from a World Politics class at SDHS and the compliments were merited, The Grade 12 and 13 students asked the NDP leader a lot of good hard questions, about the problems of small business, the lack of industry in small towns, the inability of small places to pay the high wages available in the cities, the energy crisis and the disap- pearance of farm land. The audience was serious and answered and asked questions articulately without belligerence or timidity. Mr. Lewis was impressed. "You know", he said, "I talked to World Politics and Man and Society classes in Scarborough recently, and the only things they wanted to talk about, over and over again, in each class were marijuana, abor- tion, euthanasia and suicide." Now these are important issues, as we are sure Mr. Lewis and the students would agree but they are not the whole world. This says something about the difference between life in the big cities and life in Seaforth, Mr. Lewis said, indicating that he appreciated the depth and breadth of the SDHS students' questions. Our kids are concerned with bread and butter issues like the survival of the family farm and of the small town. They are educated and aware and concerned about their communities as well as themselves. Stephen Lewis undoubtedly taught these •students something but they just might have taught him more, ..HURON EXPOSITOR ALWAYS THE OTHER GUY There is a pathetic monotony about the way politicians react when the news media expose any questionable behaviour on the part of the man in office. John Yaremko, Ontario cabinet minister, branded t'ie Toronto Star's journalism aF "unworthy" and "deplorable" when that newspaper printed a story which indicated that Yaremko had profit• ed, at least to some degree, from land transactions because he had inside knowledge of forthcoming legislation. So far Premier Davis has. not asked for Mr. Yaremko's resigna- tion and insists that he is an honest man - which, we sincerely hope, is the truth. However, Darcy Mc - Keough resigned from the same cabinet for actions in the private sector which were no more shady that Mr. Yaremko's. What really gets to us is the way a politician under fire always turns on the news media to place the blame. Remember Spiro Agnew and his lashing tongue? No one can - recall it all now, but Mr. Agnew certainly sounded like a man who would abolish a free press if he had the chance. A few months later, of course, the same Mr. Agnew was making his final exit from the public scene, obviously guilty of conduct which made him totally unfit for public office. We wonder just how long the Agnews would remain in the scats of power if it were not for the exposures of misconduct made by the ''unworthy" press? .,Wingham Advance•Times IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY The weekend before last police chased at least six snowmobilcrs at high speeds through the town. Police report the main problem centering around juveniles operat- ing snowmobiles irresponsibly on town streets. We feel, however, it's not just the juvenile at fault. Every adult or parent who gives the use of their snowmobile to a younger adult or their children, bears as much responsibility as the juvenile driving the machine. If your children do use your machine they should be taught how to operate it responsibly. After all, you wouldn't lend your car if you knew it was going to be used for street racing. It's also unlikely you would let your son or daughter use your car before they acquired a driver's licence. If this doesn't sink in, try thinking about it this way. Irresponsible operators of snow- mobiles are a guarantee to tighter laws. The local police admit they have trouble controlling the snow- , mobile situation. Soon, with pressure from frustrated police and irate residents, the town council will pass new by-laws concerning snowmobiles. You can bet one of the first laws passed will ban snowmobiles from town streets. There is a final way of thinking about it. How does the picture of a crippled son or daughter appeal to you? How about yourself? Can you afford an accident - a serious one?. Snowmobile operators who misuse their machine seem to think they can. ...Listowel Banner CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS '5. King (Sp.) 1. Prison 6. "Rule inmate Britannia" 6. Wrath composer 11. Worship 7. "I Pagli- 12. Lariat acci" 13. Buffoon heroine (2 wds.) 8, Needlefish 15. Buddy 9. Hot season 16. Place for in Paris retirement 10. Kind of 17. Robert E,, deal for instance 14. Encourage (2 wds.) 18. New 20. From a. Guinea distance port 24. Absentee .19. Termi- 26. One (Fr,) nate 27. Was in a 21. Strel- frenzy sand 28. Italian movie poet (2 wds.) 30, -- himmel! 31. Declared verboten 32. Nuisance 34. Small whirlpool 35. Macaw 37. Give (Scot.) 40. Be highly amused (2 wds,) 45. Ethan ---- 46. Main artery 47. Blow up 48. Casaba, for example 2 '! 11 13 15 21 32 2 22. Poker TODAY'S ANSWER player's term 23. Actress, Donna. 24. Snare 25. Speed contest 28. Pater- familias 29. Con- junction 31. Gentle- man caller 33. Tall stories 36. Spout off 38. Division word N 0 3 39. Actor, Richard 40. Tap gently 41. Kind of will 42. Guido's note 43, Leg 44. Farming implement 5 b 7 8 9 IO A, l2 DOWN 40 41 1. Light , source , 2. Thought 3. Asa joke (2 wds.) 4. Go astray 45 47 4 35 3b Ib % 23 29 31 '26 37 3 39 Welfare costs likely to rise with plant layoffs BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER The annual report of the Huron County Social Services Administra- tor J.A. MacKinnon noted that 1974 could be the most expensive year to date because of the various lay-offs in the county coupled with the lack of job vacancies, "At the present time our caseload is increasing and we do not have any winter work programs to refer our unemployed clients to as we have in the past two winters," said MacKinnon. Goderich Reeve Deb Shewfelt asked why the county and/or the municipalities could not create their own winter works program. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974, PG. 3. "God knows that after the recent ice storm in Huron there would have been work for people in clearing away trees, etc.,." -said Shewfelt. Reeve Charles Thomas of Grey i nis iittie piggy went to a dance Persons travelling through Blyth witnessed a strange sight last Friday with members of the Blyth Lions Club barbequing 'a whole pig over an open fire. Harvey McCallum, chief chef for the bi job stirs up the fire. The cooking started at 6 a.m. and th% meal was served at a dance that night after midnight. All reports say the meal was excellent. -staff photo. County has $86,451 deficit for '73 operations BY. SHIRLEY J. KELLER The report of the county auditor has been received by Huron County's Executive Committee and was presented to council last Friday showing an operating deficit in the general account for the year 1973 of $188,548, a surplus in the highways account of $102,097, making a net deficit for the year of $86,451, "In preparing the 1973 budget, it Study released on area transportation A survey of ways to allieviate public transportation problems in Western Ontario caused by the discontinuance of railway passen- ger service in 1970 has been made public at last in Ottawa. The survey, compiled by the research department of the Canad- ian transport commission, comes in two volumes and makes no direct recommendations but suggests several areas that might shape the futuia of transportation in the area. The survey concedes it is probable public transport demand will increase in the future with the energy crisis driving prices up and causing more people to turn to public facilities. The four alternatives presented by the survey include: the present bus network; a coordinated all -bus network; a bus -train network centred at Palmerston; and a coordinated bus -train network cen- tred on Harriston and Orangeville. The report comments that all alternatives are fixed -route, fixed - schedule operations but suggests other types of service, currently in use for other purposes, could be integrated into them. • "The school bus system is an example of the latter possibility. The region is extensively served by school bus routes radiating from elementary, junior high and high sct!ools, which are often located in urban centres. "It seems quite feasible that these buses could pick up passengers in addition to school children and make connections with regional bus routes. The region system time -tables and routes could be coordinated with this feeder system to maximize connectivity. In addition, it is possible that school attendance boundaries and starting times could be adjusted to further integrate the public transport system. It is possible also, of course, to view such an integrated feeder - truck system as a public transport system designed to cater to school children as well as the general public. In this case, funds used to support the school bus system would accrue to the public transport system, thereby improv- ing its economic viability and enabling improved service to be offered. • "The rural mail delivery system is another service which would potentially be integrated with a public transport system. "Amongst other potential forms of public transportation the Jitney type of operation offers some interesting possibilities. "In this operation, an automob- ile or taxi could be based in an urban centre and owned and operated by a local resident. The Jitney would constitute a type of local ' dial -a -bus serving a small town and the adjacent rural area and linking them to the regional bus or rail lines." The survey says management of the public transport system offers interesting possibilities. Present bus companies are privately owned and are operated on a profit rather than service-oriented basis, as are the railways. It suggests the public agency to coordinate and manage the system might achieve a more service-or- iented approach. Itcould either own, operate and market the system or purchase service from bus and rail companies, reserving marketing to itself. "To be improved in any meaningful sense, the present network, at the very least must be coordinated and furthermore the services may require government subsidization," the survey said. was anticipated that the general account would have a deficit of $207,464," said Executive Comm;t- tee Chairman Reeve Doug McNeil, Colborne Township. "In reality, however, as indicated there was a deficit of $186,548. Therefore, although operating on a deficit finance basis, actually we had a profit of $18,916 over our estimated budget." The Highways account had anticipated a break even operation for 1973, but due to unforeseen circumstances a surplus has been accumulated. Some of the main reasons for this surplus, according to McNeil, resulted from the fact the county was unable to secure vehicles and other materials that had been ordered. "It should be pointed out that we do have a working capital fund of $250,000 which assists in current operations and reduces bank borrowing," said Reeve McNeil. County Road Committee Chair- man, Reeve Joe Dietrich of Stephen Township, said his depart- ment expects to "hold the line" and predicted no increase over 1973 in the county share of the 1974 budget. The county share has not increased since 1970. "We have not as yet been advised of our 1974 allotment of provincial funds," said Dietrich. "We estimate our allotment for 1974 will be approximately $1,102,000 plus $120,000 as the Ministry of Transportation and Communications 80 per cent share of the boundary bridge at Bluevale for a total allotment of $1,222,000." Total road construction in 1973 amounted to $494,886.11 while bridge construction reached $24,989.28. Construction of bridges on boundary roads cost $109,696.57, Road maintenance for the year cost $685,466.52, Open winter in 1973 resulted in winter mainten- ance costing less than budgeted. Salting and sanding, estimated at $90,000 actually cost $78,461.48 while snow ploughing estimated at $89,000 cost about half that amount at $45,443.76. Maintenance of bridges and culverts cost $34,117.93. The total amount spent on the road system, including those items not for subsidy,' was $2,028,973.10. The 1973 Road Needs Study Update, tabled on Friday by the Road Committee outlined the "now" construction which has reached an estimated $5,742,000. Dietrich explained that to bring presently deficient . roads and bridges in Huron up to top condition would cost in excess of fly million dollars, Due to financial restraints by the province, counties are limited each year to a subsidy representing their • share of one-fifth of 45 per cent of construction needs. "The one-fifth is used because the Ministry of Transportation and Communications feel that this backlog of work should be scheduled over a five year period and then found they could only provide their share to all counties of less than half of this amount - 45 per cent," reported Dietrich. "As you can see it will be impossible to eliminate all our 'deficiencies in even 20 years if we continue to budget for only nine per cent of our deficiencies each year (20 per cent of 45 per cent) because each year as we improve some projects, other sections of road become deficient due to normal wear or changing traffic Patterns." Reeve Deb Shewfelt, Goderich, commented that county residents niay soon be forced to accept a greater share in the cost of roads if they want them up to standard across Huron. Engineer forthe county, Jim Britnell concurred with this viewpoint and said the Ministry will contribute a set amount to the road system in Huron but that Huron citizens may choose to spend considerably more which would have to be paid totally out of county funds. "We should begin to think of this in terms of a grant rather than a percentage of total road costs in the county," said Britnell. Fixed costs for roads in Huron total more than one million dollars per year and it is increasing at a rate of about five or ten per cent according to the Road Committee Chairman. The Road Needs Study Update shows a projection of fixed costs such as maintenance, overhead and new equipment. Engineer ; Britnell said the increasing rate of five to 10 per cent provides only for inflationary trends and not for any improve- ment in services. Township, chairman of the Spcial Service Committee, thought Reeve Shewfelt's idea was excellent, "If some municipalities could make work for welfare recipients maybe we could make some adjustments," offered Thomas, He did warn it may "not be as easy as it sounds" but promised the matter could be studied. "It is a good idea," commented Warden Bill Elston. "We will work something out." Adding to 1974's welfare costs as well will be the legislation which permits social assistance rate changes effective January 1, 1974, which provides for an increase of 17 percent per month on the average to clients. "For families with dependant children who are receiving the increased Family Allowances their combined income has increased approximately 30 percent," added MacKinnon. "With these manda- tory increases and the present economic situation, our cost for 1974 will probably exceed our past costs," In 1973, the Social Services department operated slightly under budget expectations. General ass- istance amounted to $168,488.95 where $190,600 had been estimat- ed. Another $109,002.56 was paid to nursing homes for care of persons ($113,000 budgeted), Sup- plementary aid totalled $18,371.17, considerably more than the $11,850 budgeted. Administration cost $47,944.08, slightly less than the estimate of $48,000. In all, social services in Huron cost $358,079.51, less than the $377,850 estimated for 1973. The Land Division Committee reported a busy year with 334 applications handled; 252 approv- ed; 31 denied; 41 deferred; and 10 withdrawn, Of the denials, nine were appealed and the Municipal Board decisions are still pending. County Librarian Ethel Dewar said that total book circulation in all the branches was 340,205, up 6,000 over 1972. "I am encouraged that two- thirds of that increase was in children's reading," said Miss Dewar. She said that 2,003 special requests were mailed out to all parts of the county and of these, less than 100 were borrowed outside the county. Books with large print are available for those with vision problems, Miss Dewar said, with a direct mail service given to anyone unable to go to a branch as well as home delivery by the library van in the Town of Goderich. Little Theatre plans production A general meeting of the Blyth Little Theatre will be held Thursday evening, Jan, 31 at the Blyth Public School to discuss upcoming productions. The meeting, to be held at 8 p.m. will deal mostly with back -stage work with casting already done for two one -act plays to be presented in Mat ►. A good turnout of those willing to help with backstage details is needed, however. Board of Trade annual meeting Feb. 12 The annual meeting of the Blyth Board of Trade will be held at Memorial Hall on Feb, 12. The meeting will include a banquet and will start at 7 p.m. A guest speaker from Conestoga College will outline business -orien- ted courses available at the school. The meeting will also determine the future course of the organiza- tion since there has been an apparent lack of interest on the part of members for the past several months. PG. 4. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. From the Minister's Study BY JOHN G. ROBERTS, BELGRAVE Among those who are interested in and discuss the subject of evangelism, it would appear that the task of reaching out to people with the Gospel is to be left to specialists. in order that the job may be done properly, one must invite "an Evangelist", a Billy Graham, a special group of gospel singers...someone must be brought in and we must have a campaign. The members of the local church can only assist with support (usually financial) and organisation etc... Where in the world did these strange ideas conic from. Arrogance, frustration, apathy...each of these or all of then could be their source. They are certainly not Biblical. Evangelism is the task of the whole church, the whole congregation. Isaiah records the words spoken to the whole nation, "you are my witnesses". Nor is this idealistic nonsense. There is ample recognition of the weakness of so many of the congregation. "Who is blind but niy servant, or deaf as my messenger whom I send". Nevertheless the task remains that of the whole church. Several points seem to me to be important. The task of evangelism as undertaken by specialists is not valid nor does it carry conviction unless backed by the witness of the whole church. He is not creating some private little group of disciples, but adding to the Church. Most probably the real impact of the Church's witness is not that of the best of our members, nor even of our average member, but is that of our "worst" members. "The power of God's word in history is shown particularly in its shaping of the future of God's people". To allow one's whole life to be directed by the Spirit of God, to make Him and His Word our point of reference in all our doings makes every member of the congregation the real evangelists. "You are my witnesses". Witnesses to hold convention in February Jehovah's Witnesses may be considered to be among the smaller religious groups in Canada but their zeal for personal evangelism is known and admired around the world. Last year they spent more than 300 million hours in the public ministry, much of this time devoted to conducting more than one million Bible studies with their neighbours. Contributing to this vast work is the local congregation in this area. It is one of 31,850 such congrega- tions in over 208 different lands of the world. Not content with maintaining this level but ever pushing ahead to greater activity, the Witnesses ammemble from time to time in large conventions for the purpose of receiving advanced training in their ministry. A spokesman for the local congregation in this area said that they have received an invitation to attend the next session in Hanover, Ontario Feb. 2, 3 at the John Diefenbaker Secondary School. The convention will be under the direction of officials from the Toronto branch of the Watch Tower Society. The program however is so designed that many persons from the 17 congregations it will serve, Elders inducted at service A good congregation was in attendance for the service at Blyth United Church on Sunday morning. During the service, four new Elders were inducted to the Session of the congregation: Mrs. Donald McNall, Mrs. Mary Wightman, . Mr. Gordon Caldwell and Mr. Howard Campbell. Mr. William Howson received the Elders on behalf of the Session and the. congregation. CHRISTIANS! Are you aware that the coming of The Lord Jesus [in person] to rule the world from Jerusalem is declared, promised and referred to in 300 places in the New Testament? How many can you find? For free information about this overlooked Gospel message • write • "Ask", P.O. Box 221, Weston, Ont. will share duties on the platform through discourses, practical dem- onstrations as well as experiences related. Mr. Laurence Gray district supervisor will act as chairman and will co-ordinate all events including a baptism ceremony. The climax of the assembly will be a public discourse by Mr. Gray, "Be confident of divine victory", on Sunday, Feb. 3. Local delegates under the direction of Mr. Adam Hack the presiding minister have completed their plans to attend. Car groups have been arranged to take care of all those needing transportation to and from Hanover. United Church holds annual meeting There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Blyth United Church on Wednesday evening, Jan. 23. Following the delicious pot luck supper the meeting was favoured by two numbers from a quartette compos- ed of: Marjorie McNall, Adeline Campbell, Lloyd Walden and Harvey McDowell. Murray McNall was piano accompanist. With Mr. Wittich as chairman and Jim McCall as secretary they next dealt with.the business of the meeting. A moment of remembrance was held for each deceased member as their names were read. The financial report and the proposed budget for 1974 were both accepted after some minor changes and considerable discuss- ion both pro and con. Following is the list of appoint- ments for 1974: Elders: Mrs. McNall, Mrs. Wightman, Gordon Caldwell and Howard Campbell; Stewarts: Mrs. Mary Holland, Terry Richmond, Clifford Snell and Howard Campbell; Auditors: Char- lie 'Johnston and Jim Walsh; Observer Rep.: Howard Campbell; United Church Men Presbytery Rep.: Keith Webster; Lay Repres- entative and Alternate Represent-• ative to Huron -Perth Presbytery: Howard Campbell and Cal Falconer and Blyth Centennial Rep.: Millar Richmond. SUNDAY, FEB. 3 HEAR REV. FRANK KLEES FROM LEAMINGTON SPEAK PLUS DOROTHY SCOTLAND SINGING at Westfield Fellowship Hour at 2 p.m. Huron Men's Chapel Auburn at 8 p.m. "Evil Prevails When Good Men Do Nothing" THE' BLYTH STANDARD; KEITH & JILL ROULSTON; Co -Publishers Published every Wednesday at Queen St. , Blyth, Ontario Subscription rates (in advance) Canada $6.00 Outside Canada $7.00 Single copies: 15 cents each Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office. Registration Number 1319. Box 10, Blyth, Ontario ' Telephone 523-9646 Lloyd Robertson is probably the best known broadcasting per- sonality in the country when it comes to news. Each week night at 11 o'clock, Lloyd reads The National news telecast. He's also seen frequently doing such things as royal tour telecasts and news specials such as space .missions and international confer- ences. A native of Stratford, Ont., Lloyd was only a little boy when he became interested in radio, asking his father what wires brought radio sounds into the Robertson house. CHURCH OF GOD McConnel Street, Blyth CHURCH SERVICE: 11 a.m. t THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. FRED CARSON �• Blyth - 10 a.m. Brussels - 11:30 a.m. Auburn & Belgrave - 1 p.m. ..�..�....Y........ •••... ........l... THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA T!IE REV. CECIL L. WITTICH Sunday School - 9:50 a.m. Worship Service • 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ti TED HOOGSTEEN PASTOR • Morning Worship - 10 a.m. Afternoon Worship - 2:30 p.m. The Church of the Back To God Radio Hour, CHOK 1070, 8:30 a.m. WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR REV. RON CURL MINISTER 523.9263 Family Bible Study Hour -1 p.m. Family Worship Service .2 p.m. INTERDENOMINATIONAL - ALL WELCOME j THE UNITED CHURCH y, OF CANADA AUBURN & DONNYBROOK i PASTOR ALFRED FRY 1 i Donnybrook 7 9:45 a,m, .Auburn - 11:15 a.m. i A Welcome Awaits You We preach Christ, Crucified, Risen,- and coming again. ST. MICHAEL'S I ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. D.J. McMASTER , BLYTH Mass at Blyth every Sunday at 9 , a.m. THIS WEEK from Ottawa HOUSING STARTS Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation has reported a record number of housing starts across Canada for the third consecutive year. There were 265,000 housing starts in 1973, an increase of 6% over 1972. MORE CASH TO FARMERS Canadian farmers' total cash receipts from farming operations in all provinces except Newfoundland for the period of January to November, totalled an estimated $6,34 billion, an increase of 31.2% from the $4,83 billion total of 1972. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Unemployment in Canada, seas- onally adjusted, remained un- changed at 5.6% during the month of December. !-LOUSING BOOM GOOD Urban Affairs Minister Ron Basford said on a television program that if housing construct- ion continued at its present record level, it will help reduce housing prices. "Construction and production has exceeded for quite some years the rate of family formations in this country. Obviously, if we maintain this kind of construction, which I think we can, we will have a depressing effect on prices." Mr. Basford also stated that most of the budget of Central Mortgage and Housing Corporatio n is aimed at the housing problems of senior citizens and low income • people. ENERGY CONFERENCE At the end of two days of talks, the federal government and the County council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 speak on an important issue, he assumed this could be' possible. "Is it the municipality which get the vote? Or the reeve and the deputy -reeve?" asked Reeve Derry Boyle, Exeter, I think Grand Bend has a legitimate beef, You are depriving a municipality of its right to be represented at the county level." "I really believe council has full rights to information," said Reeve Charles Thomas, Grey Township. "But it is the reeve and the deputy -reeve who have the mand- ate of the people. They are elected directly by the people to county council, not the entire council." "If the member of parliament is ill, we can't send another man down to represent us," interjected Warden Bill Elston. "Council is all elected b,, the people," said Jack McCu;chcrn, reeve of Brussels. "The people should have representation all the time. Maybe we could improve on government, too. if some changes were made in the legislation." "Where does it end?" asked Deputy -reeve Stan Profit, "Who does the reeve send? Does he send his wife, for instance?" "If we are unable to attend council meetings for an extended period of tine," said Reeve Roy l'attison, East Wawanosh, "it should be up to us to resign." "Hear, hear," echoed some members of council. County Administrator John Ber- ry told council that in Bruce County, a Private Bill does permit someone else to sit in on council but not on committee. "1 think it should be something that is handled at the time of county government restructuring," said Goderich Reeve Deb Shewfelt. The committee recommendation not to concur with the Grand Bend resolution was approved. ..r provinces agreed to carry on the voluntary oil and gas price freeze in Eastern Canada until the end of March, They will also work towards a national price for crude oil after April 1. The meeting with the premiers averted an anticipated 12 cent a gallon increase on gasoline and heating oil in the Maritimes and Quebec over the next two months. Prime Minister Trudeau announc- ed that the federal government will provide $240 million in subsidies to keep retail prices at today's levels, After April 1, a one -price system for crude oil will come into effect, However, no agreement was reached'on what that price will be or the source of the funds needed to finance a single national price, It was also agreed that the price of Alberta crude oil will remain frozen at the present $4 level through February and March; while the price of Saskatchewan oil for Canadian industrial consumers will be increased by $1 a barrel next month and for U.S, consumers by $2 a barrel, with all the revenue going to the province. Energy Minister Donald Mac- donald told the conference that the federal government is looking at new forms of energy for the future and plans to control the develop- ment of uranium to guarantee supplies for Canada. Ottawa will provide funds to expand the exploration for uranium and will introduce legislation to limit foreign ownership of this resource. There was general agreement among the . premiers that the conference was a success in that it moved the country closer to an energy policy that will serve the needs •of all Canadians, QUEBEC LIBERALS MEET Some 1,500 delegates and observers attended the two-day convention of the Quebec wing of the federal Liberal Party in Montreal last weekend. Prime Minister Trudeau and federal Cabinet Ministers from Quebec attended the convention. The Prime Minister called on the Eastern Provinces to support the federal policy of "one price for all Canadians" for petroleum prod- ucts. The 1,230 delegates participated in policy workshops on regional development, energy, and inflation and cost of living; and elected former federal Postmaster General Senator Jean-Pierre Cote as Pres- ident of the Quebec Liberal Party. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. PG. 5. Horticultural Society elects. Mrs. Wm. The Blyth Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Calvert Falconer on Jan, 22 with a good attendance, The president, Mrs, Wm. Carter velcomed those present and read a poem, "The Wonderful World of Winter", The secretary -treasurer, Mrs, Millar Richmond, read the minutes and gave the financial report for the year, The finances are good yet partly due to the fact that the Blyth Society hosted the Annual Convention in 1973, The roll call was answered by the payment of fees. It is hoped that many will give their membership fees to the director and not wait to be called on, The provincial grant is based on the membership. Grace Brown dies MRS. GRACE BROWN Mrs. Grace Brown of Blyth passed away in Wingham and District Hospital on January 18, 1974. She was in her 68th year. Mrs. Brown was born in Morris Township on December 12, 1906, the daughter of the late John and Alice Shortreed. She married Harvey ,Brown on March 1, 1930 where they farmed in Morris Township until 10 years ago when they moved to Blyth. She was a staunch member of the United Church and before moving to Blyth was organist of Walton United Church for 30 years and later displayed her musical talent in many channels, Surviving besides her husband is one son, John of Morris Township; one sister, Esther Johnston of Blyth; and a brother, Ellwood Shortreed of Wingham, as well as two granddaughters, Elaine and Sharon Brown, The funeral service took place from Tasker Memorial Chapel; Blyth with Rev. C.L. Wittich officiating. Burial was in Blyth Union Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Walter Shortreed, Wilfred Shortreed, Ken Taylor, James Lawrie, HAROLD France and Harvey Snell Don Bere of London was flower bearer. Carter Plans were made to take a bus trip to the Flower Show , in the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto the first week in March, Anyone interested should contact the secretary or president soon, Mr. Keith Webster presided for the election of officers as follows: Past President, Miss Nancy Carter; President, Mrs. Wm, Carter; First Vice -President, Mrs. Chas, Shob• brook; Second Vice -President, ON ONE YEAR TERM DEPOSITS CL!N.TONCOMMUNIT .CREDITUNION LTD. 70 Ontario St. Phone 482.3467 itwhoro, ba LOVE'S LAST GIFT REMEMBRANCE Mrs. Irvin Bowes; Secretary - Treasurer, Mrs, Millar Richmond; Directors for 1974 and 1975 are: Mrs. G. Kurnoth, Mrs. E. Wright, Mrs. J. Phelan, Mrs, C. Higgins, Mrs. C. Falconer; and Directors for 1974 are: Mrs. K. Webster, Mr. C. Falconer, Mr, Wm, Carter, Miss Nora Kelly, and Mrs. Geo. W att. The Representative to the Recreation Committee is Mr. Keith Webster. Whetter 11'1 a • MONUMENT ! MARKER • INSCRIPTION You are remembering a loved 0.e. LET T. PRYDE & SON LTD. HELP YOU DECIDE ON YOUR MEMORIAL REOUIREMENTS IN CUNTON BUS. 4524506 VISIT Clarence Denomme RES 412.0004 HURON DEAD STOCK REMOVAL CLINTON 1 We are now paying $5 - $15 for fresh dead or s disabled cows and horses over 500 lbs. Two trucks to serve you better. Fast efficient service. All small farm stock picked up free of charge as a service to you. License No. 237-C-7 Call us first, you won't have to call anyone else. .You may obtain a written report from a qualif ied veterinarian upon request. 24 • Boar Service - 7 Days a week Call Collect 482-9811 When the wind blows and the snow piles high outside ... Snuggle down with • a good book from_ auhteo ' '11' !voile ii .time . I:cer. Strk et, Best sellers Hard covers Papers backs Jsed books Magazines B4'h, OPEN - 9 a.m. '5:30 p. m. Mon. -Friday I Il 1 PG. 6, THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. 14% dilhaa.011, -11144P -Typi For sale FIREWOOD 1 GOOD SOLID ELM $10 a cord. The Sth concession of Morris, 5 miles west of Brussels, 887-6028. 01-tfn MUSIC MAKER* BLYTH FOR all your musical instruments and supplies at reduced rates. 523-4455. S. & D. Medd, 03-3 WOOD OR COAL STOVE, IN very good condition. Phone 523-9459. 05-1 TWO FLIP -TOP SCHOOL DESKS. $5 each. Phone 523-9273. 05-1 BROADLOOM CLINTON'S CARPET CENTRE • Wall • to Wall Installations or Area Carpets. • Samples shown in your home. • Free Estimates, • Guaranteed Installations, There's a Celanese Carpet to every room in the home, "Quality you can trust" From BALL & MUTCH FURNITURE LIMITED Phone 482.8505 Clinton 30-tt. Free FREE TO GOOD HOME, PART German Shepherd pups. Phone 523-9368. ' 05-lp Tenders wanted BUSING TENDER To supply weekend transportation for Huron County students to the Regional Centre for the Hearing Handicapped at London, Ontario. Tenders will be received until 12:00 noon on Friday, February 8th, 1974 by the undersigned. Specifications and further detailed information in regard to routing may be obtained at tl Administration Centre in Clinton. R.B. Dunlop, Superintendent of Business Affairs HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario, NOM ILO 05-1 Death MRS. ALBERT WALSH, Mrs. Albert Walsh of Blyth passed away in Clinton Public Hospital on Tuesday, January 29, 1974. B'E R G Sales - Service Installation • Barn Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Stabling FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives BLYTH Phone Brussels 887.9024 Help wanted LEARN TO DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILERS • Now ypu can train right here in Canada! • Tuition Tax Deductiblet • Placement assistance guaranteed! • Weekend training also available! For application and Interview, write: Safely Department The Canadian Institute of rractor Trailer Training Ltd. 207 Queen's Quay W. Toronto 117, Ontario Or Call 416.864.9 81 (Formerly TransCanada Transport Trainigg,) REQUIRED RECEPTIONIST • CLERK -TYPIST Written applications will be receiv- ed by the undersigned to include personal data and work particulars, Good hours and working condit- tions. Apply to: John G. Berry, Clerk -Treasurer, Court House, Goderich, Ontario. 05-1 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TURNBERRY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL RR 4, WINGHAM Written applications addressed to: Mr. R.L. Cunningham, Transporta- tion Manager, HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION* 103 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario, NOM 1LO, will be received until 12:00 noon on Friday, February 8th, 1974, Duties to commence on Monday, February 18, 1974. Training assistance is available to an applicant wishing to procure a school bus driver's license. 05-2 Card of thanks BROWN, The family of the late Grace Brown wish to express their heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their floral tributes, sympathy cards, and donations to the Blind. All acts of kindness in the loss of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and sister are deeply appreciated. 05•lp CHELLEW, Many thanks for cards, gifts and visits while I was a patient in Clinton Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Street, Mr. Wittich, nurses on the first floor and those who helped Stan at home and for cards and visits at Huronview since we moved there, - Elsie Chellew, 05.1p PLUNKETT. I'd like to thank the nurses and staff on ground floor at the Clinton Hospital also Dr. Street and Dr. Watt; Pastor Fry, and all who sent me cards and flowers. - Wilfred Plunkett. 0S-1 YOUNG. Sincere thank you to all who visited me, sent cards, flowers and gifts, while I was in the University Hospital. Special thanks to Dr, Brian Baker, Dr, A.D. McLachlin, nurses and staff on the eighth 'floor. - Meredith Young. 05.1 At your service CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing re- pairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. tfn SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE All work guaranteed, Twenty years experience, Phone Louis Blake, RR 2, Brussels, 887-6800. tfn HURON PINES ELECTRIC 86 KING ST. INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENTIAL, FARM WIRING CLINTON 482-7901 PROP. BUDD KUEHL Real estate Real Estate Ltd. 82 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario. Phone 482-9371. MASON BAILEY- MANAGER/BROKER 11/2 y solid brick home on 15 acre ., of lapd. row &.. attached g.. age, Ir lying /ro m and fire '� Broom* --Beautiful view. Located in Hullett Township. ***** Cheese factory in Blyth, good terms. Approximately 5 acres of land. Good well. ***** 100 acre farm in Morris Township, 85 acres workable. Barn and House on the properly. ***** JUST LISTED: 1 floor brick bungalow, 5 rooms, double garage, 3 bedrooms. Nice Targe lot. Situated in the village of Londes- boro. ***** JUST LISTED: 50 acres of land with barn and silo. 11/2 storey frame home with 9 rooms, large living room and dining room, 5 bedrooms. Situated in Hullett Township. ***** FOOD FOR THOUGHT Pity the poor groundhog! He's stuck with a woodchuck's body and an old wive's tale. Blyth euchre held At the Monday night euchre party held in the 'Memorial Hall there were 11 tables in play. The winners were: high lady, Mrs. Jessie Jones; lone hands, Mrs. Rena Watt; low lady, Mrs. Mable Riley; high man, Nelson Patterson; lone hands, Gordon Murray; low man, Howard Clark, There will be another euchre party next Monday night. Everyone is welcome. C.,Iassified 'Rates 3 cents per word, minimum 754 3 consecutive issues, 25 wads or less, no changes, non -business, $2,00 DEADLINE: NOON TUESDAY Personally speaking Winners of door prizes at the Open House for Huron Tractor Ltd. were: John Cronyn, RR 2, Blyth, coffee porculator; Bill Hayden, RR 6, Goderich, place mats; Del Crossman, RR 2, Listowel, picnic cooler and. Russell Philips, RR 2, Lucknow, place mats. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bernard of Goderich entertained at a supper birthday party for Mrs. Bernard's grandmother Mrs. Sadie MacDon- ald on Sunday, Jan, 20. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Badley, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Badley and Rhonda and Mr. and Mrs. Reg Badley and ,Robbie of Brodhagen. Mrs. Sadie MacDonald celebrat- ed her birthday Jan. 19. Mrs. Reg. Badley celebrated her birthday Jan. 28. Master Robbie Badley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Badley celebrated his first birthday Feb. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell called on Misses Gladys and Irene Jefferson of Goderich on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Lush of Meaford spent the weekend • with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hoggart of Mitchell visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carter and Glenda visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter and Mr, Gordon Carter. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden at the weekend were Tasha, Rodney and Kelly Cunningham of Londesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wilson of London, Gary Walden and Marie Gear of London. TQDAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN LIKES OTHER CIIILDREN. Fred, 4, is small for his age but healthy, lively and active. He has dark hair, dancing brown eyes and olive skin. Tiny at birth, Fred was diagnosed at three months as having Pierre -Robin Syndrome. Children with this condition usually, have small mouths, cleft palates a' - very small chins. Sometimes they are retarded. Fred is not retarded, In fact he is considered an average child. Though he had some early feeding difficulties, he did not need an operation for his palate and he now eats whatever his foster family, is having. He will probably need orthodontic work later because his jaws may riot be big enough for his second teeth, though his baby teeth are fine as you can see in the picture. He may also need speech therapy. Fred is alert, quick to learn and well co-ordinated, He runs and climbs with agility. Henan turn somersaults and stand on his head, He is hyperactive and sometimes it is hard to slow him but he will usually settle down if somebody will read him a story or play records for him, He also likes drawing and coloring, This young fellow will be a delight to parents who are young, energetic and have lots of patience. Since Fred is used to other children, he will probably do best with brothers and sisters in his adoption home, To inquire about adopting Fred, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. For general adoption information, please contact your local Children's Aid Society. . THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974, PG. 7. THE MINI HYDROGEN BOMB . Safety tips on how to booster orjump a run-down car battery It was 15 degrees below zero that winter morning when the car wouldn't start. The driver connect- ed cables from a booster battery. to the car battery, The cables were properly connected but as the last connection was being made the battery exploded. Battery debris and acid showered the driver, Boosting or jumping a run-down car battery with an active battery is a common practice in extremely cold weather. It's a dangerous practice because batteries explode under certain conditions, When a battery is charging, and explosive gaseous mixture of hydrogen and oxygen accumulates, building up inside the battery, Any spark in or near the battery may explode it. The danger can be minimized by taking certain pre - NEW BINGO, CLINTON LEGION Hall, 8:30 p.m, January 31. Admission, $1.00 each. Three Share -the -Wealth games, One jackpot game for $190 in 58 calls or less, or guaranteed $25 consola- tion. One call and $10 added weekly if not won, tfn ANYONE INTERESTED IN ATT - ending flower show at O'Keefe Centre March 8 call 9239 or 4293 by Feb. 7. 05-1 BLYTH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE will hold its February meeting in. Blyth Memorial Hall, Thursday, Feb. 7. Meeting at 1:30 p.m, with euchre at 2:30 p.m. All welcome, 05-1 THE 63RD ANNUAL MEETING of the Children's Aid Society of Huron County will be held in the Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich, Ontario on Wednesday, February 13, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. Hereby take notice that amend - merits arc being proposed to the Constitution and By-law, copies of which may be obtained at the office of the County Clerk -Treasurer, Court House, Goderich, Ontario. The public is cordially invited to attend, 2-3-5-6 SNS // SEAFORTH 4� Entertainment Thurs, -- Fri. •- Sat. THE HAPPY MEDIUM 74 Saturday Matinee at the Blyth Lions BINGO Blyth Memorial Hal Every .Sat. night $150 JACKPOT 'In 60 calls .. BIG CASH PRIZES • • • • • • • • • cautions, Vent the trapped gas by removing cell caps from both batteries, Cover the vents with cloths to absorb any escaping liquid and discard them when finished, Try not to get acid on your hands or clothing, Avoid smoking while workir; near the battery. Don't let your wrench or tool touch the vehicle body, nor let the vehicles touch each other. Most vehicles today are negativ- ely grounded. That is, the negat: ie post cable of the battery is attached to the engine block or frame, and the positive cable to the starter, TO CONNECT: Where both booster and the disabled vehicles are negatively grounded, attach one end of a jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery and the other end to the positive post of the dead battery. Attach one end of another jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery and the other end to the. engine block of the disabled , vehicle, but away from the battery. Should an arc occur during this connection there will be less chance of the gas being ignited. It is also safer when the jumper cable is being disconnected, Remember this rule: Work from the booster vehicle to the disabled vehicle, connecting the grounded circuit last with the last connection being made to the engine block of the disabled vehicle, The run-down battery is now being boosted. Engage the starter of the disabled car. If it does not start immediately, start the engine of the booster vehicle to avoid excessive drain on its battery. After the engine of the disabled car is running normally, remove the cable connection at the engine block first, then the other end of the same cable from the booster battery. Remove the second cable by disconnecting at the booster battery first. Replace the battery ••••r•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• TO ALL OUT-OF-TOWN SUBSCRIBERS • - The Standard has received many complaints about delayed • delivery of out-of-town copies. 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PARK Sponsored by THE B C tNSSMEN OF CLINTON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1974 Snowmobile Registrations: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ' - Racing Starts at 1:00 p.m. Sharp ADMISSION TO GROUNDS: $1.00 PER ADULT - CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE MINIMUM PRIZE MONEY PAYOUT SCHEDULE ENTRY FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH FIFTH • "A" - $ 5.00 - $15.00 512.00 $ 7.00 $ 6.00 $ 5,00 "8" - 6.00 - 25.00 15,00 8.00 7,00 6.00 "C" - 7.00 - 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 7.00 "1" - 8.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 9 00 8.00 CLASS STOCK SUPER STOCK "A" - 5 700 8,00 "C" - 9.00 - , 9.00 6A' E- r'$ 5.00 - ; , 600 "C" 7,00 LADIES JUNIOR MODIFIED ,,9., .,8,. „p, - $ 3,00 - $10.00 - 12,00 - .14.00 - 16.00 _ 18.00 $40.00 50.00 60.00 60.00 615.00 18.00 20.00 812.00 $8000 9000 110.00 130.00 150.00 520.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 610.00 12.00 13.00 $10.00 17.00 16,00 16.00 $ 7.00 9,00 10.00 $ 9,00 $ 6.00 550.00 625.00 60.00 30.00 70.00 35.00 80.00 40.00 90.00 45,00 PURSE 5 45,00 61.00 85.00 112.00 112.00 5415.00 $ 8.00 $ 7.00 $ 85.00 9.00 8.00 110.00 10.00 9.00 130.00 10.00 9.00 130_00 . 8455.00 $ 32.00 39,00 43.00 5114.00 $ 27.00 612.00 $10.00 5177.00 14.00 12,00 206.00 16.00 14,00 245,00 18,00 16.00 284,00 20.00 18.00 323.00 $1,235.00 TOTAL PURSE 52,246.00 ACTION SPORTS CENTRE, VANASTRA, will donate a Large Trophy to the Top Point Winner to be presented annually and a replica to be kept by the winner. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: STEVE BROWN - 482.9321 FRED LOBB - 482.3409 COME AND BRING THE FAMILY FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS LYCEUM THEATRE 9 WED. THURS., JAN 30 and 31, FRI., SAT.. FEB_l and 2 Showtlmes 7:00 and 9:15 p.m. caps. If acid should contact eyes, skin or clothing, flush immediately with large amounts of water. In case of eye contact, see a doctor, A BREATH-lAul SPECLICLB OF•IBILD SPLENDOR AND FORT! (POR SUNRAY SROM SOR SOPARATB AD) NON. and TUES., FEB. 4 and 5 Group Mace ,s "THE HOT BOX" STARTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6th 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. 1 TAI TALIfINIVIIRILLBE ...WITH A NECK•SNAt►IN6 CLIMAX!"' haurn l'hristopl t Black I'lummrr THE PYX nratur•-u Mr hu"nn. suP INGIINCT FIIII SIJNVIVAL TECNINCOLORI Wed trr Sun Illumined Pedalos .bK 0 {! 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THE BLYTH .STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974, The Wi.trom Waltoli Mrs. Allan McCall Bureau editor phone 887-6677] Walton W.I. hosts 4-H clubs The January meeting of the Walton Women's Institut, was held in the Community Hall on Wednesday evening when a large number of members, 4-H girls and many guests attended. Mrs. Allan McCall, the presi- dent, opened the meeting. The opening Ode was sung, the Mary Stewart Collect repeated followed by 0 Canada accompanied by Mrs. Bill Humphries at the -piano. The convenor for Agriculture and Canadian Industries were in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Harold Bolger then turned the meeting over to the 4-H girls and leaders present. Walton 1 put on their skit that had been put on at Achievement Day, "Cooking in a Pioneer Kitchen", Walton 1I had an exhibit, "Com- pare five items on Grocery List 1870-1970" with Francis Blake as commentator. Mrs, H. Bolger introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Walter Bewley who showed many interesting slides of their recent trip to Australia, where they visited their daughter, Mary and son-in-law, Wayne Baker, Mary is nursing at the Ararat Hospital while Wayne is teaching school. In the business the minutes were read by Mrs. Ken McDonald. The roll call was answered by, "A new product on the grocery shelf and your reaction", Correspondence was read by the secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Jim Axt- mann and Mrs. Nelson Reid are to be the leaders to attend the Senior training school, "More ideas for sewing knits". Keeping warm with lower heating costs Constant body temperature is maintained through a delicate balance of heat produced and then lost by evaporation. The drier the air, the faster the evaporation and the cooler you feel, since evapora- tion requires heat which must come from body surface film. "The environment can, at any particular time, influence the amount of heat exchanged between man and that environment," explains Professor Ross Irwin of the University of Guelph's School of Engineering. - "Changes in environmental factors, such as, air temperature or humidity, can affect the 'comfort zone' and our bodies must make adjustments." Many homes are troubled during the winter months with dry air as a result of the relative humidity being too 'low. 'Relative humidity' is the amount of water vapor actually present in a volume of air, compared to the total amount of water vapur that volume of air is capable of holding at the same temperature and pressure. For example, if the relative humidity of the air at 0 degrees F. is 50 per cent, the air contains only half of the water vapor that it could hold at that temperature. When that air is heated to 70 degrees F. and no water vapor is added, relative humidity drops to three percent. This is because heating causes the air to expand, thus increasing its vapor -holding capac- ity. Evidence of dry air problems shows up during the winter in squeaky floors, loose joints in furniture, static electricity, dry skin and throats, and a chilly feeling Quit smoking for those you love tis New Year, plenty of people made a resolution to quit smoking for those they love. People are still trying to quit smoking for their own sake. But another dimension has crept in. More and more people are kicking the ,habit because others care so much, A steadily increasing stream of requests for antismoking inform- ation comes in the mail to lung associations. The information is not for the people who write in • but for those close to them, For their friends, grandfathers, neighbours, wives, brothers, work -mates, unc- les and daughters. even when the heating system is set quite high. To reduce these problems, many people use portable or plenum humidifiers to add water vapor to the air. Whether these have a wick or wet -wheel principle with a fan or pressure difference to make them operate, their efficiency is greater if they are well-maintained. The amount of water vapor to be transferred depends on the size of the home, the number of air exchanges (a function of the insulation), the number of open- ings, outside temperatures, and the relative humidity. But there is a limit to the amount of humidity necessary in your home. When the indoor relative humidity exceeds 30 to 40 per cent, condensation or frost can form on the windows. Yourhumidifier should always operate so that such condensation does not occur. Also, do not operate the system by any particular setting of the humidistat, since the relative humidity does change as the outdoor temperature changes throughout the day. The Institute will sponsor the 4-H club for the, spring project, "Taking a look at Yourself", The leaders will be Mrs, Don Achilles, Mrs. Harold Bolger, Mrs, Don McDonald, Mrs. Gerald Ryan, Mrs. Graeme Craig, Mrs. Keith Rock, Mrs, William Leeming and Mrs, Neil McNichol, Mrs. Harvey Craig will be the delegate to attend the • Officers Conference on May 1 and 2 at Waterloo College. The collection was received by Mrs, K. McDonald followed by the treasurer's report. The committee for the card party on Jan. 25 were picked. The card party committee for Feb, 8 is Mrs, Jan Van Vliet Jr., Mrs. Harvey Craig, Mrs. Allan McCall and Mrs. Jerry Bos. Mrs. William Humphries gave a report of a meeting she had attended at Mrs. Jas. McNeil's at Atwood just recently. The February meeting is to be planned by the executive and committee as soon as possible. The meeting closed with the Insitute Grace and the hostesses Mrs. Ron Bennett, Mrs. Jack Gordon, Mrs. Don Achilles and Mrs, Richard Geis served lunch. Doug Fraser attends convention Mr. and Mrs. Doug Fraser � Mrs, Albin Bergstrum of Meeting returned home last Monday even- Creek. ing to Toronto international Airport Sunday guests at the same home were Dr. and Mrs. Bill Stiles, after attending the Canadian Dairy formerly of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Farmers' Convention in Regina. Fraser also visited friends in They also spent four days in Edmonton, Camrose, Bashaw and Alberta at the home of Mr. and community. Community 'euchre party held There were 14 tables of progressive euchre at play on Friday evening in the Walton Community Hall. Prize winners were for high lady, Mrs. Jack Simpson, Brussels; low lady, Mrs, Charles McCutcheon, RR 1, Walton; high man, W. Hackbart, Brussels; low man, W.J. Leeming, RR 2, Walton and lucky cup, Miss Teenie Dennis, Seaforth. Lunch was served by the committee, Mr. Herb Traviss, Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs, Norman Schade and Mrs. Mac Sholdice. Another euchre was- announced to be held in two weeks. sed Car Savings • 1972 DODGE POLARA, 4 door sedan, power steering, ' Power brakes, radio. 1970 TORINO, power equipped, with radio. 1970 DODGE CORONET, 6 cylinder, automatic with radio. 1969 CHRYSLER NEWPORT CUSTOM, 4 door, hardtop, power equipped with radio... 1969 FORD, 4 door sedan, power equipped with radio. 1969 OLDSMOBILE, 2 door hardtop. 1969 DODGE .MONICO, 4 door sedan. 1968 METEOR, 2 door hardtop. • 1968 CHRYSLER, 4 door, hardtop, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and radio. 1968 RIDEAU 500, 2 door, hardtop, V8, automatic, power steering, power brakes. 1965 FARGO 'h ton truck with low mileage CRAFORD MOTORS CHRYSLER - DODGE - PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO Walton personals Miss Elizabeth Rutleuge, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Rutledge of Ottawa has returned home after a two week holiday with her grandmother, Mrs. Roy Bennett. Donald Currie, Brampton spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan McCall. The annual meeting of Duff's United Church was cancelled a week ago Sunday due to the ice storm. It will be held this coming Sunday. Lunch is to be served after the morning service, the annual meeting to follow. BUY WORK CLOTHES NOW Haugh 's Big 88 Overalls- Coveralls Matched pant & shirt sets R.W. MagIII!s SHOES, MEN'S & BOYS' WEAR "The store with the good manners." CLINTON DRY CLEANERS PICK UP AT MADILL'S ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY. Regsterd Rflhi r, �1 • Sa;Ir)s Pais See us now and Save Tax Dollars EVENING APPOINTMENTS ARRANGED Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation VG The .senior Trust Comparir devoted entirely to serving the people oJ'Ontario. RL4 and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 Serving & Investing in your community Lyle Zurbrlgg Manager 524.7381 100 KINGSTON ST., GODERICH ,nriners elect officers The new executive of the Bluewater Shrine Club were installed by Harold Nichols of Kitchener, Chief Robban of the Mocha Temple of London. Left to right are Bryan Ainslie of Goderich; Ken Flett of Clinton; Mr. Nichols; Spence Cummings of Clinton; Lawrie Slade of Clinton; William Johnston of Goderich, and Walter Newcombe of Clinton. [Clinton N•R Photo] Shriners elect new executive The Bluewater Shrine Club elected Noble Spence Cummings of Clinton as their new president of the Club for the coming year when they had their meeting January 23 at the Sunset Golf and Country Club in Goderich. Other elected officers were: Jerry Moffat of Kippen, first vice-president; Bryan Ainslie of Goderich, second vice-president; Lawrie Slade of Clinton, third vice-president; Walter Newcombe of Clinton, treasurer; and William Johnston of Goderich, secretary. The Shrine Club,.which takes in an area from Grand Bend on the south to Wingham on the north and easterly to Seaforth, including Goderich and Exeter, also named area directors to the executive. They are: Grand Bend, Harry Hamilton; Seaforth, Alex Chesney; Goderich,, John McKeown; Bruce- field, Ross Scott; Parkhill, Art Hodgins; Clinton, Lawrie Slade; Brussels, Bill Turnbull; Hensall, Bob Drysc'ale; Watford, Orville Wallis; Exeter, Harry Strang; Lucknow, Ron Forster; Wingham, George Cameron; and London, Gord Kent. Peter Eisenbach of Grand Bend was picked as honorary director, Ken Fiet: of Clinton was named auditor and Bob Drysdale of Hensall was picked as the director of draws, Named as heads of standing committees were: entertainment, Lawrie Slade, John McKeown and Frank Pyke; publicity, Howard Aitken; sick and shut-ins, Bill Mills, benevolent, all ambassadors appointed from Mocha Temple; Bulletin, Bill Johnston; member- ship committee, Gerry Holmes of Clinton, and each director and ambassador, The new slate was installed by Harold Nichols of Kitchener, chief Robban of the Mocha Temple of London. He is also a charter memmber of the Bluewater Club. e Bluewater Shrine Club is ma e up of members of the Mocha Temple of London and was formed in September of 1959, They are part of 166 Shrine Temples in North America that voluntarily and monetarily support the Burns Institute in Montreal and Chicago and , 17 Shriners Hospitals in Canada and the U.S.A. The Burns Institutes are special care hospitals for the severely burned. The Shriners Hospitals provide special treatment for crippled children who otherwise would never receive the help or could not , afford it. The local Shrine Club volunteers both time and money to this end and provide. both transportation and expense money to these special cases. Guest speaker at the Bluewater installation service was Floyd Kyte of Tillsonburg, who spoke on "Why the children of Israel are returning to Palestine." /7//all THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. PG, 9, Animals dominate county conversation BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER Four -footed animals occupied a good deal of the discussion at Huron County Council last Friday when a resolution from Victoria County concerning wolf bounty and an announcement from the Minis- try of Natural Resources about a deer season were presented for study. The Victoria County brief noted that since the repeal of the Wolf and Bear Bounty Act in 1972, hunters have been killing fewer wolves, It pointed out the damage to livestock is on the increase and that the wolf population is ever increasing. Huron County's Devel- opment Committee chaired by Reeve Allan Campbell of McKillop, asked council to concur with the resolution from Victoria County. Speaking to the report, Campbell said that while Huron County did not seem to be having any serion3 problems with wolves, the commit- tee had agreed to support the Victoria County resolution to add strength to the voice of those counties who are experiencing difficulties. The recommendation of the Development Committee was ques- tioned by Reeve Ed Oddleifson of Bayfield. ."We may be endangering our own ecology if there is no problem in Huron now," offered Oddleif- son. He questioned the wisdom of "condoning something that is not a real problem here," Reeve Everett Mcllwain of Goderich Township said that while it might not be necessary to re -institute the wolf bounty, it is important that wolves are not on the protected list. The loss of lambs and calves is "money out of the farmers' pockets", said Mellwain. Deputy -reeve of Goderich Town- ship, Gerry Ginn felt the province should give each . county the authority to make their own decisions about whether or not to offer a bounty on wolves, The last year the wolf bounty v.:,s paid in the county, 25 wolves Acre shot according to records. The matter was referred back to committee for further study. County Administrator John Berry advised he had been advised there will be a deer season in Huron this year. Deputy -reeve Ginn asked that Huron's objections be made known to the Ministry of Natural Resources. "We haven't got that many deer in Huron that we can shoot them down," said Ginn. Reeve Elgin Thompson of 1 uckersmith and a member of the . Ausable Conservation Authority, said deer are being brought into Hullett and Hay Townships. "Are hunters going to come in and shoot them all off?" asked Thompson. Reeve Doug McNeil of Colborne said council did not have enough information on the deer popul::ion in Huron and suggested that further north there may be more deer. Representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources will be invited to attend both the development committee meeting and the next regular session of Huron County Council to give councillors an opportunity to question and oppose if it is deemed necessary. /Lfi "Aitmitrefa'Pi AT BASE FACTORY OUTLET LOCATED ON HWY #4, SOUTH OF CLINTON AT VANASTRA NEW STORE HOURS FOR JAN. FEB. & MAR. MON. THROUGH THURS, 11 A.M TO 6 P.M. 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NOW 97c $2.57 Don't miss our SPECIAL TRADE-IN on UNIVERSAL by WHiTE-BERNINA AND OTHER ,FAMOUS MAKE OF SEWING MACHINES WE WILL REPAIR YOUR PRESENT SEWING MACHINE OUR RATES ARE REASONABLE AND OUR WORK CARRIES A YEAR WARRANTY. OALL OTHER MERCHANDISE WITH WHITE TAGS -- AT Q THE CHECK-OUT COUNTER DURING OUR JANUARY OFF PRE -INVENTORY SALE., MR. BERSCHT OUR SEWING MACHINE ,,.w �,, ,. ,, ,, ,,, �. .a. DEMONSTRATOR AND INSTRUCTOR WILL BE AT BASLE FACTORY OUTLET ON SAT. FEB, 2ND FROM 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. MR. BERSCHT HAS OVER 37 YEARS EXPERIENCI. ' DROP IN FOR A CONSULTATION -- NO CHARGE PG. 10. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN, 30, 1974. Sports Talk Who's big league There is much excitment and thumping of chests in Toronto these days with the news that (it seems) Toronto is finally going to get a proper major league stadium, The plans, in case you haven't heard, call for enlargement of Canadian National Exhibition Stadium by nearly 20,000 seats to 54,264 for football and 37,000 for baseball, Sport is in a heyday in Toronto right now with the news that the city is to have a World Football League franchise and with the new stadium, is almost certain to have a major league baseball team, Also likely in the next year or so, is a franchise in the National Basketball Association with the Buffalo Braves already playing several of their games this year in Maple Leaf Gardens. Toronto sports fans are proud as punch and pointing out what a big league city they have. But looking at the hockey season this year one wonders if Toronto is big league or simply a city of big snobs. What raises the question is the attendance at Toronto Toros hockey games, The toros play in Varsity arena which holds less than 5000 persons at best. When they moved into the rink it was to be short term until they could find something larger since most people figured there would be a ready market for a second Toronto team with it being virtually impossible to get tickets for a Maple Leaf game. But so far, the Toros have hardly even had a sellout, Why? On a visit to the city during the holiday period we talked to some hockey fans and asked if they'd been to any Toro games. No, they said and said that it wasn't really very good hockey, But how would they know if they'd never seen a game? At that time there hadn't even been any games on television. It would seem that the Toronto sports fan has to believe something is first class before he wants anything to do with it. Give it the seal of approval, and he'll go, no matter whether it's better or not. The Toros may not be the Leafs as yet, but they are an interesting team, and certainly they are better than the Toronto Marlboros of Junior hockey, yet the Marlies draw larger crowds, because they have the tradition of being a top team. Toronto would not like to be compared unfavourably with Vancouver, which most Torontonians consider small-time, but when it comes to hockey attendance Vancouver is way ahead. They not only support the lowly Canucks, but give big crowds for the Blazers...a sellout this past weekend, and neither team wins many games. Speaking of the Toros, the Sunday night games on Global have shown the team to be only a few players away from being a strong team. Wayne Carleton, Guy Trottier and youngsters Wayne Dillon and Pat Hickey give the team scoring punch, Gilles Gratton gives them strong goaltending. They need stronger defence besides Carl Brewer. Toronto reports say that the Toros are almost sure to get Ken Dryden, Paul Henderson, Jacque Laparrierre and Frank Mahovolich next season, an infusion of talent that would make them strong a team as most in the National League. Mary Davey has 776 triple Top scorers in the Clinton -Blyth Ladies' Bowling League last Tuesday, Jan. 22 were as follows: high single, Tudy Wilson, 304 and Edna Atkinson, 266; high triple, Mary Davey, 776 and Trudy Hill, 695 and high average, Mary Davey, 222; Trudy Hill, 202 and Tudy Wilson, 202. Tykes trounce Clinton Blyth Tykes defeated Clinton 10-2 in a recent contest. Scoring for Blyth were Kent Howatt, 4; Ron Howson, 3; Daryl Chalmers, Paul Pierce and Brent Andrews, one each. Team scores were: Busty Beaut- ies, 14; Teatotalers, 11; Slow Pokes, 11; Six Pin Pals, 10; Swinging Mamas, 9; Alley Cats, 9; Boo -Boos, 8 and Happy Hookers, 8. Atoms beat Ripley Monday night Blyth defeated Ripley 3-1 with a good team effort. The team showed good checking and passing during the whole game. Goal scorers were Robbie Plunk- ett from Bruce Hunking; Rick Scrimgeour unassisted, and Don Reid unassisted. Ripley travels to Blyth this Friday night. ARENA SCHEDULE Jan. 31 3-4 4-5:30 5:30-6:30 7:30-9:30 9:30-11:30 Feb. 1 7-8:30 8:30-10 Feb. 2 8-1 2-4 7.8' 8-10 Feb. 3 2-4 Feb. 4 8:30-10 Feb. 5 4-6 7-11 Feb. 6. 4-5 5-6:30 6:30-7:30 Feb. 7 8-9 9-11 3-4 7:30-9:30 9:30-11:30 Preschool Skating Broomball Atom Practice Broomball Local Boys Atom Game Bantam Game Minor Sports Public Skating Broomball Cadets Public Skating Peewee Game Figure Skating Broomball Broomball Peewee Practice Beginners Skating sponsored by Lions Club Broomball Christian Reformed Church Preschool Skating Broomball Local Boys Over it goes The action was fast and furious as local women took part in a volleyball game as part of the weekly recreation night at Blyth Public School, Monday night. Twenty-four women and 14 men took part this week. -staff photo. Bantams Win first OMHA series In the first series in the OMHA playoffs the Blyth Bantams met up with Moncton. The first game was played in Blyth on Jan, 18 in this game the Blyth team defeated Moncton 5 to 3. Goals were scored by Steve Bromley, 2; Phil Arthur, 2 and Larry Howatt, 1, Assists were made by Larry Howatt, 3; Dale Whitfield, 2; Steve Bromley, Terry Pierce and Phil Arthur with one each. The second game of the series was played in Moncton on Jan. 26. The Blyth team won this by a score of 8.5 to win the series and advance in the OMHA. Goals in this game were scored by Phil Arthur, 1; Steve Bromley, 1; Terry Pierce, 3; Larry Howatt, 2; and Dale Whitfield with 1. Assists were made by Brad Bromley, 2; Larry Howatt, 2; Dale Whitfield, 1; Steve Howson, 1; Mike Siertsema, 1; Steve Bromley, 2; Garry Manning, 1 and Phil Arthur with 1. Goal tending in the games was shared by Sandy Marshall and Terry Powell. The Bantams now advance and play Zurich in the Second series of the. OMHA Friday, Feb, 1 in Blyth at 8:30. The Bantams have entered in the Bantam tournament in Ilderton and played their first game there on Jan. 27. They defeated the Shedden Bantams by a score of 4 to 2. Goals were scored by Steve Bromley with 2, Terry Pierce with 1 and Phil Arthur with 1. Blyth plays Friday, February 8 against Langton in the tournament at 9:30. IpuA m, ;NO r. nowmoblle SATURDA s , AIRY 9 9 cm. P 3'p 4s,,: ool races 1:30 p +i II finals` m finals 9 P. �1 *tw , and °Game Dance »Fair�Board dance » presidents Ball, Legion FEBRUARY 10 i a ::.m. Snowmoblle races ga R.A. sanctioned) II 'Bureau editor phone 526-75" The Auburn News Mrs. Wes Bradnock U.C.W. holds general meeting, has panel discussion The general meeting of the United Church Women of Knox United Church was held in the church hall on Wednesday after- noon, Jan. 23 with Unit 1 in charge with Mrs. Peter Verbeek as leader. The meeting opened with a humorous dialogue by Mrs. Maur- ice Bean, Mrs. William Empey and Mrs. Jessie Naylor. The hymn, Blest Be The Tic That Binds was sung followed by the scripture lesson taken from Psalm 39 and Colossians, third chapter, verses 13 to 17 was read by Mrs. Alfred Fry who also offered prayer. The offering was received by Mrs, Reta Dodd and Mrs. Jessie Naylor and dedicated with prayer. Mrs. Peter Verbeek gave an inspiring reading' on criticism followed by prayer. Mrs, Maurice Bean, convenor of Christian Education had charge of a panel discussion on Christian Education, The panel was compos- ed of Mrs, Allan Webster, Mrs. Norman McDowell, Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. Norman Wightman. This was very interesting with many of the members taking part in the discussion. Pastor Alfred Fry installed the new slate of officers for 1974.1975. The president, Mrs. Gerald St. Mark's Church holds annual Vestry Service St. Mark's Anglican Church held their annual vestry service after the service last Sunday. Rev. Fred Carson opened with prayer and scripture lesson. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt was appointed vestry clerk. The rector's report was given thanking all for their co-operation in the past year stating that he would be ordained a priest in the spring. As People's Warden, Mr, James Towe gave the report of the church's activities during the past year. Mrs. Elmer Trommer, past president of the Auburn euchre winners Prizes at the weekly Auburn euchre were: high man, Ted Mills; low man, Stewart Chamney; high lady, Mrs. Maitland Allen; low lady, Mrs. Frances Clark and novelty prize, Mrs. Ted Mills. Rhubarb - Ontario's fresh winter fruit Anglican Church Women reported for that organization's activities. The Paymaster's report was presented in printed form as was the treasurer's report of church by Mrs, John Daer. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt presented the Anglican Church Women's financial state- ment. Thomas Johnston was again elected Rector's Warden with People's Warden, James Towe; Delegate to Synod, James Towe; sub -delegate to Synod, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt; Treasurer, Mrs. McDowell took charge of the business part of the meeting which she opened with prayer. The minutes of the last two meetings were read by the secretary, Mrs. Beth Lansing and approved as read. Reports of the various committees were given and thank you letters read. The financial statement was given by the treasurer Mrs. Norman McDowell, This showed that the society had had a successful year. The president closed the meeting with prayer. '1 he ladies of Unit 1 served a delicious lunch and all enjoyed a social half hour. John Daer; Board of Management, The Congregation; and Auditor, Mrs, Bob Slater. The wardens and President of the A.C.W. were elected as Rectory committee to meet with other members of the Parish to plan for work needed to be done at the vectory. Most of which can be done by the members of the i congregations involved. The bud- get for the corning year is to be increased as was the Rector's salary, as stated by Synod and also his travelling expenses. The rector closed the meeting with prayer. Auburn personal news . Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson and family attended a surprise birthday party for the former's aunt, Mrs. Fcrnshackelton at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tiechert apd Mr. and Mrs, Dave Johnston and Christopher of Goderich visited last week with Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mrs. Celia Taylor visited a couple of days last week with her daughter Mrs. Ronald Rathwell,. Mr. Rathwell, Michael and Janice. Mrs. Mabel Brooks and Mr, and Mrs. Mike Sargeant of London visited in the village last Saturday. Friends will be pleased to know that Mrs. Brooks is much improved in health since surgery. Mrs. Harry Arthur visited in Fresh winter rhubarb adds sparkly and colour as well as tangy flavor to winter meals. Grown in "sunless" hothouses under strict temperature and humidity controls to ensure high quality, indoor rhubarb has a more delicate flavor and colour than outdoor rhubarb, and is more tender, less stringy. When buying or storing rhubarb, say Food Specialists at the Ontario Food Council, Ministry of Agricult- ure and Food, take special care to prevent wilting and preserve flavor. Look for slender, pink -to - rosy -red stalks about 18 to 24 inches long. Whenever possible, buy trimmed, cellophane -wrapped rhubarb from cooled produce counters. The leaves, when left on, take moisture from the stalks, causing them to wilt. Trimming prevents this, and cellophane locks the moisture in. Should you purchase unwrapped and untrimmed winter rhubarb, cut off the leaves, rinse the stalks in \ cold water and wrap in plastic bags. Store the rhubarb in the refrigerator crisper and plan to use it within a day or two. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 31 1974. PC. 11. Westfield news BY MRS, CHAS, SMITH Mr. Warren Gear of Toronto visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Smith and Mr. Gordon McDowell. Mr. Bill Snell spent several days last week at the school for New Holand machinery in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson of Donnybrook visited on Sunday with Mr, Hilliard McLean. Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Campbell on Friday were Mr. Wellington Good of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell and Heather of Wingham. Miss Marie Dear of London visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. .Charlie Smith and Mr. Gordon McDowell, Miss Mary Snell of Kitchener DRUGS visited on the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snell. Mrs, Eccles Dow, Nelson and Ivan of East Wawanosh visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Jasper Snell, Mrs, Muriel McLean visited on Thursday with Mrs. Alvin Smith and Mrs. Jack Wickstead of Bluevale, Mr, and Mrs. Bill Fidom +ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Harry Fidom of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Verbeek attended the retirement party for her father, Mr. William Chambers of Elmira Friday evening, Mr. Ken Campbell of Dungann- on visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell. OUR MAIL ORDBR 8EIVICE 18 AS CLOSE AS YOUR rELErBoNE DRUG SUNDRIES VETERINARY MEDICINES e more t ever j'�aa an late' toecars.. .j dear 1i i i i i i 1 1 i I i i i i i i i i i 1974 Pontiac Astre Coupe, automatic 1974 Ford, 1/2 ton, V8, heavy duty, automatic transmission 1974 Ford 1/2 ton, heavy duty, V8, standard transmission 1974 Ford Galaxie 500, 4 door, V8, automatic 1973 Oldsmobile Omega, 2 door, 6 cylinder, automatic 1973 Buick Century, 2 door, hardtop 1973 Chev. Nova, 4 door, sedan 1973 Pontiac Le Mans, 4 door 1973 Olds. Cutlass, 2 door, hardtop 1973 Pontiac Catalina, 2 door, hardtop 1973 ,Pontiac Le Mans, 2 door 1972 Ford LTD, 4 door, hardtop 1972 Pontiac Laurentian, 2 door, hardtop 1972 Stationwagon, 4 door, air conditioning 1971 Pontiac Parisienne, 2 door, hardtop 1971 Cadillac, 2 door hardtop 1970 Ford Custom, 4 door, sedan, V8, automatic 2-1968 Chev., 4 door sedan Dublin with her parents Mr, and Mrs, Elmer Keller for a few days. Mrs. Jessie Naylor is a patient in I Goderich Hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery. Due to the heavy rain over the weekend many cellars in the village i Mrs. Myrtle Munro returned honk from London last Saturday with her son Donald. She had,bcen ? were flooded. in Ottawa, Toronto and London since early December with mem- bers of her fancily. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Beth Lansing is a patient in Clinton Hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Darryl Ball of Walkerton left last week for a two weeks' vacation at Mexico City and Acapulco. New Mattresses Galore WHERE. THE PRICES ARE RIGHT WE TAKE TRADE-INS C and E Furniture Highway 2 21 South .1' 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF .00DERICH Phone 524.7231 / THE BIG RED 'BARN i 1 1 Haim's CAR SALESUd.. 1 1 Blyth, .Ont. Phone 523-9581'. 1974 Polara snowmobiles are now on display SEVERAL USED SNOWMOBILES ON HAND 1972 Boa Ski R.T. 1972 Polaris 250 1971 Snow Jet 396 1971 Ski -Doo TNT 440 1 1 1' I 1 i i I 1 l 1 I 1 PG, 12. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. The Belgian BuIIeffn Group convicted Mgt's.. Lewis Stones- Ouse United Church Sunday School attendance down slightly The annual meeting of Knox United Church Sunday School was held on Jan. 16 in the basement of the church with 12 present. The meeting opened with prayer offered by Rev. Roberts. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read. The secretary's report was given as follows; Sunday School was held on 48 Sundays with an average attendance of 48.9 compar- ed with 49.6 the year before. Attendance awards go to 18. The Junior Girls held the banner for most perfect attendance during the year. It was agreed to carry on the practice of giving the collection received on the first Sunday of each month to missions. It was suggested that the Sunday School Anniversary be held either the third or tenth of June. Rev. Roberts conducted the election of officers which resulted as follows: Superintendent, George Procter; Assistant Superintendent, Clifford Coultes; Secretary, George Michie; Treasurer, Mrs. James Coultes; Auditors, George John- ston, Mrs. Laura Johnston; Librar- ians, Mrs. James Coultes, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; Bible Class, Clifford Coultes; Assistants, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs. Walter Scott, Mrs. George Michie; Intermediate Boys and Girls, Ross Anderson, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; Junior Girls, Mrs, Laura Johnston, Mrs. Jack Taylor; Junior Boys, Murray Scott, George Procter; Junior Printer, Mrs, William McArter; Senior Primer, Mrs, Ross Anderson, Mrs, William Coultes; Beginners, Mrs. Murray Vincent, Mrs. Murray Lougheed. It was decided to purchase one dozen new hymn books • Canadian Youth Hymnal. RCN . Roberts closed the meeting with prayer. Knox United holds annual meeting The annual meeting and pot luck supper of Knox United Church, Belgrave' was held on Tuesday, Jan, 22 in the church school room. About 40 members attended. The following elections were made: Session, Lorne Jamieson and Robert Grasby; Stewards, Murray Loughced, Kenneth Wheeler and Jack Taylor; Trustee, Mrs. Alice Procter; Christian Education Committee, Mrs. Murr- Peewees win again Belgrave Peewees played two games this week. Tuesday night at the Belgrave arena they defeated Fordwich 5.3. Friday night at Belmore the boys played an exciting game unable to defeat Belmore, it ended in a 2-2 tie. Belgrave goalie Ronnie McDon- ald should be given credit for his many saves. Belgrave Peewee.; are still in first place. It's nice to see the parents taking their boys to the games, 9 tables at euchre Nine tables of euchre were enjoyed at the Belgrave Commun- ity Centre last Wednesday evening with winners being - high lady, Mrs. Hazel Davidson; low lady, Mrs. Albert Bacon; lady's novelty, Mrs. Hazel Purdon; high man, Herson Irwin; low man, Charles Nicholson and man's novelty, Albert Bacon. 1 1 1 ay Scott. All other committees remain the same as 1973. It was decided to hold a Country Fayre in 1974. The U.C.W. is to investigate floor coverings for the church school floor. The Every Family Plan of the Observer will be continued, A vote of thanks was extended to Rev. and Mrs. Roberts for their leadership and inspiration. The meeting was closed with the benediction. Belgrave personals Mr. and Mrs. Jack Armstrong of Hamilton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby also visited with his mother, Mrs. Mary Armstrong of Brookhaven Nursing Horne. Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin visited on Friday with her brother, Mr. Norman Thompson of callend- er Nursing Home in Brussels also with Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Brussels. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs, Herson Irwin visited with his brother, Mr. Edmund Irwin who is a patient in Alexandra Marine Hospital, Goderich, The Belgrave Squirts played hockey against the Fordwich Squirts on Saturday morning with Belgrave winning by 7-5. Rev. and Mrs. Ure Stewart visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston and Mrs. Amelia Brown one evening last week. Mr: and Mrs. Clarence Hanna visited with their family, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Minick and family and Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna and family of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Armstrong and Kevin of Moncrief were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Youngblut. Mr. acid Mrs. Peter ` Huck of Burlington spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Campbell also visited with other Scott relatives. Robert Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gordon returned to his home from Wingham and District Hospital after having surgery last Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs, Ronald Hibberd of Mildmay visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hibberd. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd visited one Sunday recently with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Niell of RR 2, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg of RR 2, Clifford visited one evening recently with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd. Mr, and Mrs, Lorne Jamieson and Mr. and Mrs. David E. Lennox of Listowel spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Randy White and Cari Lynn of Kitchener. Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Wightman and James Brigham were Jim's father, Chas. Brigham and his sister, Anita and brother, Chris of Sarnia and John Brigham of Blyth, Mrs. Earl Wightman of Lucknow, Harvey Wightman of Waterloo, , Mr, and Mrs. Roy Brock of Hensall. Dan Ferguson and Mrs. Norman Geddes of Goderich visited on Friday with Mrs. Cora McGill. SNEIL'S.GflOCEBY STONE Saves you more Phone 523-9132 We Deliver SHIRRIFF 8 FOR JELLY DESSERTS 3 oz., $1.00 DEL • MONTE 1 PUDDING CUPS PKG. of 4 59c 1 SCHNEIDERS CRISPY CRUST LARD 1 LB. PKG. 39c BLACK DIAMOND CHEESE SLICES 24 IN PKG.99c FRESH CUT 1 CHICKEN ,LEGS OR BREASTS PER LB. 79c VINE RIPE TOMATOES FRESH HEAD LETTUCE GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS IVORY LIQUID FOR DETERGENTKINGSIZEs 79c1_ OMO POWDERII'D PER LB. 39c 2 FOR 49c 2 LB. FOR 29c DETERGENTKING SIZE $1.89 5 LB. BOX { SANI-FLUSH •34 oz. 49c on marijuana charge Five persons were convicted Friday of charges of cultivating marijuana on an East Wawanosh township farm and three others were found not guilty of the same charge in provincial court in Goderich, Remanded out of custody to Feb. 8 for sentencing were: Wesley Harold Munce, 33, his wife, Joanne, 17, Leonard Allan Nicholl, 20, Sheila Florence Ritter, 17 and Harvey Bearinger, 27, all of RR 3, Blyth. Colleen Elizabeth Farr, 18, James Joseph Hill, 18, both of Elmira, and Richard Snyder, 19, of RR 3, Blyth were found not guilty by Perth County Judge F.G. Carter. However, Snyder protested the judge's ruling. "1 am guilty. 1 did cultivate marijuana," he told the judge, who explained the legal procedure by which Snyder was found not guilty. When Snyder refused to plead to the charge when the trial opened Jan. 16, the judge had to instruct that a plea of not guilty be entered on Snyder's behalf. After all evidence was heard, the judge said he could not find sufficient evidence to convict Snyder. • The group was arrested Aug. 14 at the house they occupied outside the village of Blyth. Police uprooted what turned out to be 328 marijuana plants on two plots of land owned by Robert William Carter. Mr. Carter testified that he rented the farm house where the group lived, to Mr. and Mrs. Munce last June. He said he had not rented the surrounding land. Before the trial, the group ran into legal problems when they first refused counsel and demanded to represent themselves. On advice from a legal aid lawyer, they changed their election to trial by judge alone, rather than by judge and jury. Farr and Hill did get Kitchener lawyer David Cooke for the trial. He entered not guilty pleas on their behalf, The Munces, Bearinger, Ritter and Nicholl along with Snyder, refused to plead to the parge. They said it violated their rt hts as Canadians. Judge Carter entered not guilty pleas on their behalf. Mr. and Mrs. Munce, Farr, Hill, Nicholl and Ritter also face possession of marijuana charges. Trial date will be set Feb, 8. Planned pork profits with ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS Only the most effective get the CO.OP label CO•OP Reduced Iron CO.OP Injectable Iron CO.OP Pig Booster CO.OP Scour Solution CO.OP Tylan 50 CO.OP Tylan 200 CO.OP Wormer 52% CO.OP Sodium Arsanilate Solution CO.OP Penicillin Streptomycin C0.OP Iodine Wound Dressing UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO BELGRAVE BRANCH 357-2711 887.6453 Westinghouse Top -loading Portable Half top rack lifts with lid to, give access to lower rack. Cutlery basket lifts out for loading or unloading on counter. Dishwasher technical details Cycle times: Double Wash and 3 rinses, apprcx, 71 minutes; Power Soak approx. 84.5 minutes, Heating element: 700 watts. Water consumption: Front load models 12 gals.; top load model 8,5 gals. Water pressure: Operates on water pressures from 16 to 125 lbs. Overload protection: Thermoguard stops oper,:tion in event of motor overload. Safety switch: Shuts off operation when door is open. FOUR USED 25" COLOUR TVs Blyth. , - � _ 523. 92'73 Loom NagenIngs Mrs. Bert Shobbrook phone 523-4250 United Church congregational meeting held The annual congregational meet- ing was held on Wednesday, Jan, 23 with a family pot luck supper at 7 p.m. and a large attendance. Rev. McDonald opened the evening with grace. After supper he welcomed all and led in a sing -song, then led in prayer all repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. It was moved that Mrs, E. Wood be secretary for the meeting. The Londesboro A fire took place in the house of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Langillc on Thursday night in which Mr. and Mrs. Don Squires resided. Mr. and Mrs. Squires moved to concession 3, Hallett township on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lyon returned home on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from two weeks spent at Ponderosa Trailer Camp at Kissimmee, Florida. Mr. and Mrs, Ticlman Wester- hout returned home on Sunday, Jan. 20 from a vacation in the Barbados. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Kerslake of Woodham visited on Sunday with his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Durnin. Mr. Harry McEwan of Chatham visited this past week with his father-in-law, Mr. Will Govier. Mr. Govier returned home with him on Friday. 1973 minutes were received as read and the hymn, "Jesus Loves Mc" was sung, A panel discussion was given by Mr, Jim Jamieson for session. In the absence of Garnet Wright, Mrs. Gourley reported for stew- ards, Superintent, Dennis Pen - found reported for Sunday School, Mrs. Margaret Whyte for U.C.W. and she thanked all who had helped house fire Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cowan and Greg of Hanover spent the weekend with the former's mother, Mrs. G. Cowan, Mrs. Mac Hodgert of Kirkton visited on Wednesday with her mother Mrs, Ena Howatt. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaddick and family of Fergus spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shaddick, • Mrs. Cna Howatt called on the faniily of her cousin late George WILSON OF Blanshard Township at Lindsay funeral home, St. Marys on Saturday evening. Mrs. Allen Shaddick and Mrs. Robert Shaddick along with other teachers motored to Toronto on Friday returning Saturday after- noon to a teachers meeting. Cheerio Club holds January meeting The Cheerio •Club held their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the home of Laura Lyon. Mary Longman, acting as presi- dent opened the meeting with, "Thoughts to remember" and read the hymn, "Standing by a purpose trust '. The scripture was read by Laura Lyon followed by the hymn, "Standing at the portal" with Gladys Armstrong at the piano followed by prayer by Mary Longman and Lord's Prayer repeat- ed in unison. Minutes of last meeting were read by secretary Ida Durnin. Thank you notes were from Jessie Jones and Dorothy Bruns. don. Roll call was answered by 13 members and two visitors. A draw for a prize donated by Gladys Armstrong won by Myrtle Fairserv- ice. A get -well card was signed by all for Miss Florence Dukes, a patient in Clinton Hospital. The February meeting will be Group' I at the home of Gladys Armstrong. The program included readings, "Two little lads" and "Grannies" by Edythe Beacom; "Grandmoth- ers of today" by Elsie Youngblut; "Somebody's Mother" by Laura Lyon; a contest "1 spy" by Mary Games of euchre were played and lunch served by Laura Lyon, Mary Longman, Elsie Youngblut and Edythe Beacom. an any way, Mrs.gourley, church treasurer reported $233 for Bible Society donated, It was moved to accept all reports. The 1974 budget was given with several increases accepted. There were some questions on the questionaire which were capably answered. The 1973 M.S. objective was met and raised for 1974. Mr. Jim Jamieson gave the nominating committee report in- cluding:' session for 5 years, Earl Gaunt, Lloyd Pipe, Mrs, Margaret Whyte a'id Mrs. Margaret Taylor; I one year, Bert Shobbrook; stew - 'ands: four year term, Tom Duizer, Allan Bosnian, Mac Sewers and Teilman Westerhout; auditors, Mrs. Robinson and Wm, Leiper; church trustee, five years, John Jewitt; manse trustee, Joe Shadd- ick; Bible Society, Mrs. John Riley and Emmerson Hesk; delegate to Presbytery, Norman Alexander; alternate, Bert Shobbrook and J. Clare Vincent. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. PG. 13. Youth Service held at Londesboro Church The Youth Sunday service was held on Sunday morning, Jan, 27 with Explorers and their leaders, Mrs, Jim Radford and Mrs. Howard Cartwright and Messeng- ers, with their leaders, Mrs. Ted Hunking occupied the centre front pews, Welcoming worshippers into the sanctuary were Jim Jamieson and Harry Snell, Ushers were members of Explorers, Susan Jamieson, Ruthanne Penfound, Lorna Riley and Debbie Westerhout. Sing time was led by Ken Scott and Mrs. Allan Bosman. The choir anthem was, "What have I to offer Thee". The children's story was, "Did God make me sick because I was naughty". Rev, McDonald's message was, "The presence of God". Gifts to the memorial fund were given in loving memory of Mr. Joe Miller, Mr. Mel Oliver and Mrs. Lillie Lavis by friends and relatives. There will be no church in the month of February as Rev. McDonald will be holidaying in Florida. The various meetings will be held in homes, Burns Ladies on Jan. 30 at the hone of Jean Leiper; the Aimwell Unit on Feb. 11 at the home of Mrs, Bob Thompson and the Berean Unit on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. B. Shobbrook. 11 tables at card party The W.I. held a progressive euchre party on Friday night with 11 tables in play. Winners were: ladies' high, Mrs. Norman Wright; low, Mrs. Jessie Jones; lone hands, Mrs. Eric Anderson; men's high, Mrs. Lorne Hunking (playing as a man); low, Norman Wright; lone hands, Norman Cartwright. There will be another card party on Feb, 8 at 8:30 p.m. The U.C.W. executive net on Sunday morning and are planning to sponsor "Luncheon is served" in Septem- ber. t.�1E2f2EI GMMMME2E212UM®M®GM®PEMMEM®Mta0®®MG2®!'e®l E2F Stewart's vs • BLYTH, ONT, PHONE 9451. WE DELIVER 29TH ANNIVERSARY SALE Red ti White Food Mkt. Congregational life work is in the P charge of Mrs.E. Wood, Mrs. Mac L Sewers, Mrs. John Thompson, t,� Mrs. John Pollard, Miss Edythe E Beacom, representatives of sess- ion, U.C.W. leaders, S.S. Superin- tendent and all group leaders. The o M.S. committee is comprised of E Mr. and Mrs, Norman Alexander, 0 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell, Mrs. �y Bob 'Thompson, Mrs. Jessie Jones E and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook. The 0 anniversary committee is made up E of the organist, choir leader, flower committee, one member of stew- ards, two members from session. Some discussion on selling Sunday School chairs and replacing with stacking chairs from Memorial Fund was held. The committee is Mrs. Lloyd Pipe, Mrs. Margaret Whyte and Don Buchanan. Rev. McDonald announced that Cub and Scouts have ,raised $300 on a fund raising objective toward buying a 16 mm. projector. The sessions statistical report showed:. Received by Profession of Faith, 11; Transfers, 8; Total of. 19 removed by death; one total membership 426; Baptism 15; Marriages 21 and Burials 3, Rev. McDonald expressed his appreciation to all church members for their co-operation with a special thanks to all officers. Nick White moved a vote of thanks to Mr. McDonald for. his wonderful leadership in all church work and community. The meeting adjourn- ed with the benediction. OLD MILL, IN BLYTH Factory O'u let .Pure virgin wool blankets --all sizes -- Horse coolers Auto rugs - Mohair throws Leather G suede garments Leather gloves G mita far all the family Purses G handbags Sheepskin rugs, socks, yarn, toys, .etc. Otte specialty - Deerskin gloves, mitts G moccasins Rainton Limited , Blyth Telephone 523-9373 Mon. to Thurs. - 9 a. m, - 6 p. m. Fri. and Sat. - 9 a. m, - 9 p. m. Sund.y - 1 p. m.. - 6 p. m. In this authentic old mill you will find the heritage and tradition of the Rainton family - a unique wool and leather business. • ki 0 • GOLDEN RIPE 02 BANANAS 0 AT THIS TIME WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE IN THE LAST YEAR AND HOPE TO BE OF SERVICE TO YOU IN THE FUTURE. RED & WHITE BEST BUYS KLEENEX OR WHITE SWAN TOWELS LIGHT MEAT TUNA CHUNKS BLUE BONNET MARGARINE SQUIRREL BRAND PEANUT BUTTER LIBBY'S SLICED BEETS E • * HEINZ TOMATO POUND 11C 2 ROLLS 69c 6'/2 OZ. TIN 49c 3 LB. PKG. $1.29 0 LI. LI t;1 0 0 0 0 16 0Z. 59c 19 OZ. TiN 19c RED & WHITE FEATURES IZi LI ili t�► KETCH! P FLUFFO SHORTENING MANDARIN ORANGES VIM POWDERED SKIM MILK POWDER BONNIE DOG FOOD CARNATI • FRENCH FRIES s GRAPEFRUIT �® r 15 OZ. BOTTLE, 2 FOR 89c 1 LB. CTN. 47c 4 TINS 99c 3 LB. PKG. $1,19 5 TINS 67c 2 LB. BAG, 2 BAGS 89c SWEET JUICY SEEDLESS FLORIDA 10 FOR iCARLTON CLUB DRINKS IN THROW AWAY BOTTLES 0 GINGER ALE COLA ® ORANGE ROOT BEER 4 FOR 89C O McCORMICK'S SODA 1 CRACKERS 1 LB. PKG. 55c, THIS WEEK'S BONUS OFFER FOUR POSTER PER PAIR S PILLOW CASES ,1 ONLY $1 9 I?rElEitir E taleEDZIE2 ®20122Mbf2EME MEZI it212®®i2ooaf2/2= . PG. 14. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. AricuIturaI TiDiIs WiTH ADRIAN VOS Sometimes people tell me that pork is not as digestible as other meats. Well folks it's all in your mind, for you are talking about old time pork. The new lean pork is different, Listen to John D. Lane of the U.S. Meat Board. "Offi•nutritive values for pork currently used by government industry and other scientists in nutrition fields were developed under a Meat Board research grant back in the late 1950s. Since then, says Lane, industry has made giant strides in genetics and farm management, resulting in substan- tial improvement in pork eating quality and nutrition offered to the consumer, Today's pig has more meat on it than even the "ideal" porkers used in the original research work at Oklahoma State University about 17 years ago." Mind you that's American pork. Ours is considered to be even better. Dr. Usborne of the University of Guelph gives some figures on the quality of pork as compared to other meats. Calories: pork 310, beef 385, lamb 390. Protein: pork 25.9, beef 20,6, lamb 22.5. Fat: (percent) pork 22,8, beef 33.3, Iamb 32.1. All micro nutrients such as iron and other minerals as well as vitamins compare favour- ably with the other meats, So don't give me that old argument anymore, If you do, you are set in your ways. Now that I am on the subject of pork I may as well tell you now that pork producers are in the same boat with beef men. We arc lucky if we break even on the cost of production. It seems that farmers felt what was coming and held off from great sudden production increases. If it had gone as in other years when production increased sharply when the price was high, livestock men would be in very real trouble right now. it seems morel likely that we will be chocked slowly this time around. Whatever the forecasters say (they sometimes sound like fortune tellers) 1 ani not very optimistic about farm income from livestock in the next year or so. If I'm right, and 1 hope not, i agree with Mr. Gracey of the cattlemen, that farmers will go out of livestock production which will bring sky high prices in a few years. That way nobody wins, not the farmer nor the consumer. Wise use of manure can save money • Barnyard manure as a fertilizer ..ource is too often overlooked or improperly used. Says Dr. C.S. Baldwin, head of the soils section at Ridgetown College of Agricultur- al Technology: "Manure should be considered one of our most important by-products in agricult- ural production." The time-honoured equation of one ton of manure being approxi- mately equal to 100 pounds of a 10.5.10 commercial fertilizer supp- lement. Chemical analysis of barnyard manure is the key to calculating the amount and grade of commercial fertilizer to use as a supplement. Manure samples may be submitted for analysis to the Department of Land Resource Science, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. From the resulting anal- ysis report on the nitrogen, phosphorous and potash content of their manure, farmers will be able to calculate the amount and quality of commercial fertilizer to add. Extensive experiments at Ridge - town involving manure applications on corn offer some evidence as to its nutritive value. In a 10 -year trial, corn yields were increased by 23 bushels tier acre from a yearly application of 15 tons per acre of steer manure. The complete findings for this experi- ment were as follows: 89 bushels per acre were produced on a plot given no manure or fertilizer; 112 bushels on a plot given manure only; and 117 bushels on a plot given manure supplemented by a 10.10-10 fertilizer at a rate of 1,000 pounds per acre. Tests to determine the phosphor- ous and potash content of the mamired soil over the 10 -year r riod produced similar results. Phosphorous levels in the untreat- ed plot dropped slightly, while potash levels remained the same. Phosphorous levels in the manured plot rose slightly within the high -minus level, while the potash level in the same plot rose dramatically from a medium reading to a high -plus reading. In the plot treated with a combination of manure and commercial fertiliz- er, phosphorous rose from a high -minus to a high -plus, potash from a medium -minus to a high -plus. Work has also been done at Ridgctown on the nutritive value of different types of manure. Beef, swine and poultry manure were each applied at a rate of 5, 10 and 20 tons per acre. Corn yields for the soils treated with the different types and at the varying rates were then compared. At 5, 10 and 20 tons per acre, beef manure produced corn yields of 100, 107 and 117 bushels respectively per acre; swine man- ure, 105, 115 and 127 bushels; and poultry manure, 122, 136 and 131 bushels. These yields compare with 84 bushels per acre produced on a plot not treated with manure or fertilizer, "An actual dollar value for the three different types of manures can easily be calculated from the yield results obtained," says Dr. Baldwin. "The value per ton of manure depends on the price per bushel that is placed on corn." When barnyard manure is used, farmers should reconsider their commercial fertilizer requirements. "Far too many farm operators apply the manures but never really take this into account when planning their commercial fertilizer program." Federation membership tons 1800 The Huron County Federation of Agriculture reports that the mem- bership in the county has now reached the 1800 mark, The challenge by Gordon Hill, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, at the Annual Convention in Oshawa last Novem- ber, where he called for an Ontario membership of 26,000 by next fall is answered with great enthusiasm by Huron county farmers. - Number 1800 is Gerald Blake of RR 1, Ethel in Grey township. He was signed up by Wm. (Bill) Crawford, lieldman for HFA and Nilson Sleightholm, a Grey town- ship farmer. Educational meetings scheduled Three educational meetings for Huron County dairymen have been organized to take place in the Londesboro Community Hall dur- ing February. The first meeting on Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m. • 3:30 p.m. will feature Dairy Herd Management. Ross Marshall of Kirkton, Ontario will be one of ;he speakers. Mr. Marshall owns and manages Huron County's top producing R.O.P. Holstein herd, Mr, Marshall, besides managing his outstanding producing herd, provides leadership for the Hol- stein -Friesian breed. He is present- ly first vice-president of the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada, Gordon Bell from St. Marys is the Western Ontario ficldman for the Holstein breed. At this meeting, Mr. Bell will speak on the art of marketing good dairy cattle, The present strong prices for good dairy cattle makes this a timely topic, On Feb. 13, Milking Manage- ment will be discussed. Equip- ment, sanitation, and milking procedure will be major topics, Dr. Hacker of the Animal and Poultry Science Department of the Univer- sity of Guelph, along with resource people• from the Surge Equipment Company will be taking part. This meeting will commence at .10:30 a.ni. and conclude in the afternoon. it would be a good idea to bring lunch. Production of hone grown feed is always important on the dairy farm. Pat Lynch, Soils and Crops Specialist, and Mike Miller Exten- sion Specialist will team up on�eb. 20 for this meeting starting at 1:30 p,m. • A special invitation is extended to Huron County dairymen to attend these meetings being held in the Londesboro Community Hall. Chiropractor R. BRAY, D.C. 197 Josephine St. Phone 357-1224 Wingham J. BRYAN LAVIS GENERAL & LIFE INSURANCE 10 Joseph St. 482-9310 Clinton BOTH BLYTH PHONES CALL TOLL FREE ASK OPERATOR FOR ZENITH 11930 u H.T. 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STREET BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523-4433 office hours by appointment Emergency Coverage Through Clinton Hospital If Unavailable P.A. ROY INSURANCE. Your agent for: C.I.A.G. LIFE C.I.A.G. CASUALTY CROP INSURANCE SOUTH EASTHOPE FARM FIRE 17 Gibbings St., Clinton Bus. 482-9357 ' Res. 482-3855 Bill Smiley WE SHOULD HAVE FILMED IT You'd think the Smileys could have one tiny grandchild with no more than the usual anxiety and expectancy. Not a chance, They had to turn it into a three-ring circus, Just about the time the wee lad was due to arrive, I provided the first ring. 1 racked up my car. Not seriously. Just enough so it couldn't be driven. It was during the holidays, and between these and relentless storms, day after day, the repairs took twice as long as they would have normally. No transport. But we had to be there when his nibs arrived. It's a hundred miles away. Result was a nightmare of taxis and buses. There's nothing more dismal than riding a bus in midwinter. It's either a super -modern one, with the heat turned up so that you are gasping for breath and sweating like a wrestler, or it's an old-timer, with no heat and a draft that would freeze the brains of'a brass monkey coming in around the window. There's nothing more frustrating than waiting for a cab. It's no problem downtown in the city. You can flag one down on the street. But .when you arc in a remote suburb, you'd be better off with ,a dog team. We waited 55 minutes for a cab one night, after five phone calls, on each of which 1 was assured "He's on the way", a pure and downright lie. My daughter, true to family form, provided ring two of the circus. I'm only glad I wasn't there, or you'd be reading my obituary instead of a column this week. She began getting signs that the little stranger was developing claustrophobia and wanted to. see the light of day. Nothing violent, but enough to send my wife into action, with all guns. "Hang on. We'll be right up". Up meant up to tjte university apartment where she and her husband are living. It's right out in the country and a brute to get at, unless you have a, car. My wife commandeered my brother-in-law, and he drove her there. Naturally, the young couple doesn't have a car. Potential Granny dashed into the building and was just starting up on the elevator, when she heard a disembodied voice asking, "Is there anyone there?" She was more than a little startled. It was the voice of her sc i -in-law, and it seemed to be coming out of the walls. It was. He and my daughter, the pregnant kid, were stuck in the adjoining elevator, between floors. They weren't stuck because she was pregnant, but because the elevator had ceased to descend. They'd been on their way down. Well, how does that grab you, as melodrama? It's like something you'd sec on one of those medical series on TV. FOR TV If I'd been there, I'd have fainted dead away and been carted off, My wife is made of sterner stuff, Sh" can get hysterical about a cat crapping on a carpet. But when it comes down to real trouble, she's right on. And my brother-in-law is a great man in crisis, He posted my wife where she could talk to the two kids trapped in the elevator, Then he rounded up the troops: security guards, superintendents, and el- ectricain, They tried everything, A half hour passed. Nothing. An hour, Nothing worked. They called the elevator company. It was New Year's Day. A recorded message, Tension grew. It was like a wake. Pregnant woman trapped in stalled elevator. After nearly an hour and a half, my son-in-law, one of the trappees, had an idea. There was a small space at the bottom of their elevator car, but Kim, with her bulging belly, couldn't get through it. There was a little more room at the top. If they could get through, from one elevator car to the other, maybe... The rescuers found a panel between the elevator cars. It was removed. The electrician was skinny. He was hoisted up and crawled through the hole. A ladder was hoisted up and crawled through the hole, A ladder was hoisted and passed to him. Silence. After a few minutes of this, the rescuers started pounding the wall and shouting. No answer. Panic, They were just about to call the fire department when the kids and the electrician walked down the stairs, into the lobby. Using the ladder, they had climbed out of the elevator and crawled through that just -big - enough hole, onto the second floor. Needless to say, joy reigned supreme. Laughing and hugging and kissing. Nobody had gone haywire in a nasty situation, The kids had not panicked. In fact, Kim sat on the floor and almost went to sleep, My wife kept her head, through an hour and an half of mental anguish. My brother-in-law came out feeling like Horatius at the bridge. Well, all turned out fine. But the third ring of the circus was supplied to my wife. First day the baby was home, she was going up to see him, and her own child. A young woman had thrown herself in front of a subway train, and it took my wife three hours to get there. Why can't we have a grandchild without all this fooferaw? Oh, well, At least, the first time he crosses the border into the States, when he's about sixteen and one of those snarly U.S. immigration officers says, "Where were you born?", he won't have to answer, "Duh, in an elevator." BLYTN �MEI62i 3MARN7Ei one-455 THIS WEEK FEATURING! CANADA GRADE "A" 6.2411 TURKEY CANADA PACKERS S.P. COTTAGE ROLLS CANADA PACKERS DINNER HAMS CANADA PACKERS V.P. MAPLE LEAF OR HINT OR MAPLE SIDE BACON BULK MINCE MEAT • 89c L B . '/2's 93c L B . ws$1.49 LB. $1.15 LB. 49c LB. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN, 30, 1974. PG. 15. Hullett Central School' News On Friday, Jan, 18 a tilm, "The incredible Journey" was shown in the gymnasium of Hullett Central School at 8 p.m. The film was about two dogs and a Siamese cat returning 200 miles across a vast country to their original home, Both parents and children enjoyed the film. Another Walt Disney film will be shown on March 15. The money raised by the project goes to sponsor the work of the Students' Council, VOLLEYBALL An exciting game of volleyball was played between Clinton Public School and Hullett Central Public School on January 17. In the boys' game Clinton defeated Hullett twice by scores of 15-12 and 15-8, However, the Hullett girls won their two games with the scores of 15.7 and 15-12. ASSEMBLY Mr. Riley and his grade seven class presented an assembly on Wednesday, Jan, 16. The order of the program was as follows: a skit called, "Weasels to the Rescue", three songs, "Some- thing to Sing About", "When the Sun Goes Down" and "Playground In My Mind", a short skit called "Antonio", two square dances and finally Mr. MacLennan's remarks. Then the assembly ended with the singing of 0 Canada, PRINCE CHOSEN • On Tuesday, Jan. 22 Hullett Central had the annual election to choose a prince and princess to represent the school at the Clinton Winter Carnival, The candidates chosen from grades seven and eight for princess were Carol Jewitt, Brenda Hummel, Christine McNall and Betty Konarski while Craig Millar. Calvin Lovett and Ken—Pollard were the choices for prince, After the votes were counted Betty Konarski and Craig Millar were the winners, Runners-up were Christine McNall .and Calvin Lovett, The princess and prince will represent the school in the Winter Carnival Parade on Feb. 2 where they will be judged along with representatives of other schools on their appearance and personality as well as ability to perform a -dance, NEW SHOES On Jan. 16 grades three and four tried put new shoes. Mr, Vince Elliot from Exeter and his helper assisted them on their tour around the school on snow- shoes, Two pupils of the grade three class said it was very hard putting them on, but the grade fours said it was just like putting on skis. Grade four also had a few races on their snowshoes, Even though it was very tiring they all had a.good time, as well as learning a valuable lesson about snowshoe• SKATING On Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24 all students of Hullett Central School including kindergarten were bussed to the Clinton Arena to skate, This day was enjoyed : by everyone, Races were held later in the afternoon to see who will represent the school at the Clinton Winter Carnival. The winners were as folpws: Grades kindergarten to grade 3: Boys - Keith Hallam, Mike Taylor, Kent Howatt, Brent Andrews; Girls • Debbie Flynn, Lori Cartwright, Sharon Glousher, Marilyn Archam- bault. Grades 4 and 5: Boys • Bruce Hunking, Robbie Plunkett, David Plunkett, Paul Middegaal; Girls - Vickie Rodger, Dianne Bromley, Karen Powell. Grades 6 and 7: Boys • Steven Plunkett, Mervin Taylor, David Cartwright, Robert Hunking; Girls - Betty Konarski, Karen Durnin, Sharon Ellis, Debbie Westerhout. Grade 8: Boys - Brian Trewartha, steven Bromley, Ken Pollark, Earl Flynn; Girls - Christine McNall, Carol Jewitt, Jo Ann Salverda. On Feb. 9 the winners will enter the races at the Clinton Winter Carnival, LETU8 MAKE YOUR OLD FURNITURE BtiutR THANNEW! n i u uumaII 11111 ..For a free estimate and a loot at ar newest simples el materials —CALL CLARK UPHOLSTERY "Put Your Upholstering Ph. 523.4272 R. Coot, Prop. Needs In Our Hands" Blyth, Ont. .WE SAVE 4.FREE raw?, DELIVERY SERVICE 1 HEINZ KETCHUP 39c YORK SMOOTH PEANUT 3 LB. JAR BUTTER $1.59 KRAFT MIRACLE16 OZ. JAR WHIP 45c VAN CAMP 2-14 OZ. TINS BEANS WITH PORK 65c CHASE & SANBORN DOUBLE BLEND COFFEE 17.$1.99 ROBIN HOOD ALL PURPOSE FLOUR BA: $12.15 .24 OZ. SCOTT HOUSEHOLD BOTTLES TOWELS PKG 63c SUNLIGHT LIQUID DETERGENT 89c HOSTESS POTATO REG. 69c, 20c OFF CHIPS 49c WITTICH'S WHITE, BROWN OR POTATO BREAD 3 MI 89c WESTON'S GRANNY TARTS WONDER BREAD BUTTERMILK ROLLS l0c OFF 89c PKG. 39c WONDER BREAD 1002 WHOLE WHEAT BREAD =>°a69c SCHNEIDER'S SMOKED COTTAGE ROLLS LB. $1 .29 SCHNEIDER'S VAC PACK SIDE BACON LB.$1.29 SCHNEIDER'S VAC PACK WIENERS LB. 89c SCHNEIDER'S MINI SIZZLER SAUSAGE LB:99c SCHNEIDER'S BEEFPORTIONS 2 LB. BOX PATTIES $2.49 CHIQUITA GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS = LB. 25c NO. 1. COOKING 2 LB. ONIONS 29c FLORIDA TEMPLE DOZ. ORANGES 59c COOK'SSUPERIOR FOOD MAIKET Phone 523-4421 We. Deliver. PG,16. THE BLYTH STANDARD, JAN. 30, 1974. Blyth native first woman deputy A Blyth native has been named the first woman deputy minister, in Ontario, Premier William Davis has announced the appointment of Dorothea Crittenden, 58, a career Ontario civil servant for 36 years, as deputy minister of the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Miss Crittenden, who has been assistant deputy minister of comm- unity and social services since 1967, becomes the first woman deputy minister in the Ontario government. Her appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Davis said that Miss Crittenden's appointment is in line with the Ontario government's policy of offering equal employ- ment opportunities at the senior level to all able civil servants both in ministries and on government boards and commissions. minister Born in Blyth, Miss Crittenden was educated in St. Thomas and London, and received her B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of Toronto. She taught school for two years in Northern Ontario before entering the Ontario civil service in 1937 as a typist in the Department of Welfare. She became the first woman personnel director in the Ontario government in 1950, executive director of finance and administration in the Department of Welfare in 1959 and assistant deputy minister in 1967. Dorothea was the only child of the late Mr, and Mrs, Damon Crittenden. The family lived in the home of the late Mrs. Ethel Pierce and Mr. Crittenden was employed in the local flour mill. Separate School teachers, board try to resolve dispute BY WILMA OKE The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board and the teachers under the jurisdiction of the Board, have agreed to meet Tuesday in Stratford to continue negotiations. This decision was reached by the Board and the teachers at two separate meetings in Seaforth Monday night, David Teahen, Stratford, chair- man of the Personnel Committee of the Board, in a press release following an hour and a half committee -of -the -whole meeting of the Board, prior to the regular meeting, stated the Board mem- bers had agreed to meet with the teachers at the request of the mediator, Hal D. Howells of Toronto. Mr. Howells was appointed mediator by the Ministry of Education, at the request of the teachers and the Board, when negotiations broke down in Decem- ber. He is from the Ministry of Labour. Peter Murphy, Toronto, chief negotiator with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association, in a press release following the meeting of over 125 separate school teachers in Huron and Perth, said the teachers agreed to meet with the Board again. Mr. Murphy said in an over- whelming majority vote of the teachers they agreed not to change their position. The position is for an 8.7 per cent increase for the 1973-74 term (over the previous salary grid of 1972-73). Mr. Murphy said the second position will consider a two-year contract. The third position, Mr. Murphy stated, is that no matter what length of contract is arrived at (whether one-year or two-year) the fifteen teaching sisters must receive parity with the lay teachers. In the 1972.73 grid they are now receiving 85 per cent and for the 1973-74 term the Board is offering 90 per cent. CAPTURE THEIR HEARTS WITH c2 V 2 V We have them for every sentlna'ent•including per- sonal. Come see! i VA�j,RINE,i•• . C ,� ,,.at Inspire Lore., Perfume ath Powder Bath 011 FROM Blyth Behind the Scenes... The year ahead BY KEITH ROULSTON A look at the future is usually taken about New Year's by most columnists but, as usual, we're a little backward so here we go at just about the first of February. It looks like an interesting year ahead for Blyth, Several projects have had their beginnings and will be developing throughout the year. It appears likely, for instance, we will have a swimming pool by the end of the year, A senior citizens club seems ready to get underway and before year-end there seems likely to be an announcement that Blyth has qualified for public housing for senior citizens (that is if those eligible have sent in their forms), though construction of such a building may be much farther away, depending on how fast the wheels of government move. The sewer project is slowly moving forward although there won't be much to see but red -tape for another year or so. Hopefully, we will see Memorial Hall get a new hat this spring. Council has spoken about wanting to get the old roof off and a new, stronger one, on as soon as the weather gets better, but things conic slowly with the old hall and we won't feel too comfortable until the job is done. Several new businesses opened in Blyth last year and it seems there will.be several changes and openings this year. Another near - record year for house construction will likely come with the spring too. It seems certain that Blyth is on the move. Growth is like a snowball. It takes someone to get things started and once it's started it just keeps growing on its own. I, for one, have a great deal of SIP:; SAV SGS faith in the future of our town. It has so many things going for it with its central location in the county and good transportation by rail and road. It is only a matter of time before people in other areas begin to see Blyth as an ideal location for new business and housing, But now that things arc moving, it is time the people of the village began to decide some things about where they would like to go. Just what kind of town do they want to have? What would they change and what would they leave the same? How big should they work like heck to get industry? I, wouldn't want to see Blyth grow for ever, although as a businessman, my business could be much more secure in a town of 10,000 than one of 1000 or 1500, Maybe others agree, or maybe they'd like to see the village keep growing until it is as big as Goderich or some other town, I don't know. But we should be thinking about it and we have a planning board that could co-ordin- ate some of this thinking. True, it will be a couple of years now before the county planning department can get around to helping Blyth prepare an official plan, but surely we, through the planning board, , can already be coming to some conclusions about the future for ourselves so that we're ready to go when the planners are. Local citizens must also take an interest in investing in the futtc of their own village if they want it to grow in a way they would like. If financing for new development comes from outside interests who don't live in the village, they could care less what buildings look like. They're just worried about a quick profit. But if we invest out our own money in our own town, we will want to build things that will benefit the town and show a profit. Just think what could happen if all the -honey invested by Blyth residents in bonds, and stocks and guaranteed interest certificates could be channelled into providing new stores and offices and houses in Blyth. The year 1974 lies ahead of us, I'm sure it will be an exciting year, but just how exciting lies in our own hands, What can you do to make this a better community? Snowmobiles are heavy! Keep them on land surfaces! AND JACKET FUR TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED REDUCED 1/3 OFF • REG. PRICE JACKETS REDUCED 1/2 OFF REGULAR PRICE REG. $29.95 - $15.00 REG. $35.00 - $17.50 Ladies & Infants Wear Phone 523-4351.