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The Blyth Standard, 1974-12-18, Page 1Hall repairs likely to cost taxpayers $10,000 Renovations to Memorial Hall are likely to cost the Blyth taxpayer in the neighbourhood of $'10,000 when final bills are received, said Clerk -Treasurer Larry Walsh on Monday night. Mr, Walsh told the final meeting of the 1973.74 council (which was attended by all members of the incoming council) that the work on the Hall is nearly complete with only about $1400 of the contract price yet to be fulfilled. Earlier, he said, the engineer had stated work should be completed by {• AV .: fi P �f$' •'{!}�• v�JNSI :VX fi{S:;}};}•�:v,.'rj/f4}%{+4X4}}i}::•.; :..,'f,.;},>i}.+i• :, •iititiv h ;{#':{ .{r} ff. };Y+ , • �M1ry:•� „r,:!r Yr;}'{{}. :C+{:L'•vi :r •%f::{v {+>�?.}•:{}r. r:+ l%f,•} ,;;{.;,1}{vv• . l� 4 . }r•.{ . f rY:r �� r.... . r r. • .!. r. : } � L... . vr. •... rr.•• h. rr v.. 1 • L rJ•Yf. r. r. . NL.r rr .. . • 9' •0•.•.rr�rrr � •s •a•„.;.�.(;n,;}L};}};:tiff}'}{}}},.;..;**1;*{0f'i the S ffa........iy;vcir "i••••;•".0,,,,:',/,,•rh Dec, 6, but work was still going on. So far, donations, including the $5,000 from the Swinging Seniors Club through a New Horizons Grant have totalled $8,306. Total cost for the project, Mr. Walsh said, appears to be in the neighbourhood of gaiWW {:v: rf }:;:;:?v':.•f.:;:.yr,v ::{;.•}'4''+'ir l <.•.:y}�r+:.l�y. f r,. C<:' }'f •••:•::i:$f �+.f :Y?} �'�. �}$:} •: :. } : r.'r4' {.;,r{''r.% •}%?r+. i'r}'fflir}:• •:4 ?•:v:• i Ji'r} +tL+r• J }.titi{•r tii andar BLYTH, ONTARIO PRICE: 20 CENTS VOLUME 84 NO. 50 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1974. Wilfred Shortreed heads Huron County Board BY WILMA OKE Wilfred Shortreed, a 60 -year old Walton -arca farmer was acclaimed chair- man of the Huron County Board of Education at an organizational meeting held in Clinton Monday. He succeeds E. Cayley Hill of Goderich. Mr. Shortreed who represents the Townships of Grey and Morris and the Village of Brussels was vice-chairman last year. Herbert Turkheim, publisher of the Zurich Citizens News, was acclaimed as vice-chairman. The 1975 board members, including the three newly elected members of the board were sworn in by county judge Francis G. Carter of Goderich. The new members are John Elliott, Blyth, representing the Townships of Hullett and McKillop, Town of Clinton and the Village of Blyth; Robert Peck, RR 1, Zurich, representing the Townships of Tuckersmith and Stanley, Town of Seaforth and the Village of Bayfield; Charles Thomas, Brussels, representing Townships of Grey and Morris and the Village of Brussels. The only trustee not sworn in was Jack Alexander of Wingham who is on a three month holiday in Florida. An ad hoc steering committee was appointed, chairman Wilfred Shortreed, Alex Corrigan, RR 1, Bluevale; Clarence McDonald, Exeter; and Mrs. Marion Zinn, RR 2, Lucknow. They will divide the board members between the Education and Management Committees, A.M. Harper of Goderich was re- appointed as board auditor for 1975 and 1976; D.J. Murphy, Goderich, was reappointed as board solicitor for same period; and Kyles, Kyles and Garratt. Stratford re -appointed consulting archi- tects for next two years. The inaugural meeting of the board was set for 8 p,m., January 6, with the next regular meeting to be held on January 20. Daring burglars enter Bainton's Some daring, but seemingly senseless thieves struck some time Thursday night at one of the largest businesses in Blyth. Employees of Bainton Limited of Blyth went to work Friday morning to find one of the front windows in the Westmoreland Street building open. Thieves had apparently broken a pane and reached inside to unlock the window, then scrambled through the open window into the retail section of the store. This daring action, in full view of any of the neighbours or anyone passing on the street (including periodic police patrols) was apparently taken after an attempt to gain access through a back window was foiled. A ventilating fan in one of the rear windows was broken and the burglars gained entrance to the basement but couldn't get up stairs because all entrances were locked. So, they evidently tried the front window. All money inside was locked in a vault and there was little for the thieves to take but they made a good mess strewing expensive leather and suede clothes on the floor and doing other such strange activities. The store had been burglarized in 1971 when some well -organized thieves walked off with a large amount of the expensive merchandise carried by the company, but Mrs. Frank Bainton said it was obvious these thieves were not as well organized. Head Trustees Wilfred Shortreed, [left], of Walton became the new chairman of the Huron County Board of Education at the December meeting of the board held Monday. The new vice-chairman is Herb Turkheim of Zurich, publisher of the Zurich Citizens News. --photo by Wilma Oke. Mobile Home plans developing When the flack dies down, Blyth just may have a new mobile home park. Clerk -Treasurer Larry Walsh told council that his letter on behalf of council to the county planning 'committee had brought both action and hard words. The letter had protested that fact that the county planning department had promised action on the setting up of such a park several months ago, but by the November meeting of council seemed no farther along than they had been when the initial promise of aid had been made, and was not as far along in planning as had been indicated in telephone conversations between the clerk and members of the department. But since the complaint, Mr. Walsh said, he has had several visits from a member of -the department and plans seem to be going, ahead much more rapidly. There has also been a letter of reply from the planning board and some stormy days at the county level. The proposed park would accomodate 35-40 single, and double -wide units, each on a 75 -foot frontage. The village would sell the complete package of lot and services to those wishing to locate in the park. The council is interested in some land but will not reveal where until after an option is taken on the land. In other business, it was revealed that proposals for the senior citizens housing apartments on Queen street are now before the board of the. Ontario Housing Coporation. Approval could take two months. Clerk Walsh said he hoped that the project would get underway in the spring. The problems of the sewerage project were also explained by Clerk Walsh to update both the present council and the members of the incoming council who were present at the meeting. The clerk revealed that the notice of the Environmental Hearing Board hearing had been posted in the papers before options had been taken on the land. When the representative of the Ministry of the Environment arrived to take options on the land, he found the land -owners unwilling to sell (some observers feel the buyer simply blew it by alienating the landowners). A letter from J. Timko, Project manager was received which told council that the Ministry is now examining the possibility of other sites for the treatment facilities and other forms of treatment. Council discussed what action should be taken to get the Ministry to move at top speed on the project but decided to let the Ministry have a little longer before climbing back on its back. Mr. Walsh revealed that the village has been the recipient of money from the estate of the late Edith Creighton. The village recreation committee received S1000 which will go into a special fund for future major works at the arena. Another $1000 was given to the Blyth Union Cemetery. Council is also sending letters to two' property owners who have been tearing down buildings. The letter will warn property owners that council feels these buildings are a hazard and that the destruction of the buildings must either be completed, or the sites must be fenced off. $35,000, with the donations and grants leaving only about S10,000 to be made up by the taxpayers. If not for the expenses incurred in the Hall renovation, Mr. Walsh said in a year-end financial revenue, the council would have had a surplus of about $6900 due to overbudgeting in the general administration, recreation an road areas. However, council once again had to move to bail out the water commission which is' in financial trouble • due to the expense of expansion. The rapidly escalating price of water pipe and the large amount of expansion necessary to accomodate new growth in the village has meant the commission is losing money even with the $4 per foot frontage charge which has raised the hackles of some home builders in the village. Earlier this year the council had to advance $4,500 to the commission and at the December meeting a further $4,000 was turned over to the commission. Councillor John Manning indicated that he felt this was all evening out in the long run because the water commission should have been charging more money over the years for water bills and thereby building up a reserve fund to look after situations such as these. What the homeowners in the village didn't pay in the past on their water bills in the past, he said, they're now paying on their tax bills. They've got your number A different idea for a Christmas present was revealed at Blyth village council meeting on Monday night. It was announced that a list of street numbers for all homes and businesses in town has been prepared by Maitland Teleservices Limited (your telephone company) and anyone wanting to know the number of his residence or place of business can now go to the Clerk's office and find it out. One councillor mentioned that he might buy the address number for his wife as a Christmas present. A week of wierd happenings in Blyth Perhaps you could call it the wierd week, a week when all sorts of strange and mostly'. unpleasant things happened in Blyth. The incidents all took place last week, most of them toward the end of the week: Perhaps the strangest story began early last week when a car on main street clipped off a "parallel parking” sign as well as doing considerable damage before it came to rest. Police and others investigating the accident looked for the sign, but couldn't find it. Several days later, toward the end of the week, the sign was finally discovered: sticking though the roof of the home of Norman Garrett at Queen and Wellington streets. The Garrett family was not at home so the sign had gone unnoticed since it flew through the air at the time of the accident and pierced the roof. The sign was removed and the roof patched. Then there was the case of a brick hurled through the window of the Medical Centre office on Queen Street some time Friday night. There was the case of a stop sign which was removed at the fire hall corner at Dinsley and Mill streets and deposited a good distance away at the former Alice Watson residence. Luckily no one was hurt in an accident that could have been caused by the senseless prank. Then there was the case of the driver who decided the roads weren't good enough and instead drove all over wet lawns causing considerable damage. Damage was done to the lawn of Del Philp, Albert Wasson and the Horticultural Park on Dinsley Street. A youth from Dungannon has been charged in connection with the incidents. It was not the kind of week that the citizens of Blyth will be proud to remember. PG. 2. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. This 'n' That Shows may come Although renovation to Blyth Memorial Hall are still not complete, already considerable interest is being shown in the theatre as a showplace for the area. Theatre Passe Muraille, the Toronto-based theatre group that produced such popular fare as The Farm Show, Them Donnellys and 1837, is planning a spring tour with a new play and has enquired about giving two per- formances at Memorial Hall. An enquiry has also been received from Toronto group Robert Johnston Productions about bringing the hit satirical revue Take a Beaver to Lunch starring well-known comedian Dave Broadfoot to Blyth as part of an Ontario tour in February or March. If these shows decide to come to Blyth, we'll carry further details later. *** Conflict over how to tax owners or mobile homes has caused a good deal of expense to at least one Blyth mobile home owner. For several years, Blyth and most municipalities had licenced mobile homes rather than tax them, but last year, the assess- ment office had recommended that licensing be stopped and trailer homes were put instead on the tax rolls along with regular homes, One trailer owner had his trailer assessed for $1818, more than a number of houses in the village. His taxes for the year came to $184, nearly three times the former licensing fee. Now, because of a court ruling which says that all trailer with their wheels still attached cannot be subject to tax, the assessment office has told the village to go back to licencing. Clerk treasurer Larry Walsh asked council for permission at Monday night's council, to try to arrange a repayment for the trailer owner in question. At least with local government, this property owner has someone fighting for him. What would happen if this same mix up had occured under regional govern- ment? O.P.P, investigate accidents During the week December 9 to December 16, 1974, the following investigations were carried out by officers at Wingham detachment of the O.P.P.: Six investigations with six persons charged under the Liquor Control Act. Six charges laid with ten warnings issued under the Highway Traffic Act. Twenty-four investigations with six charges laid under the Criminal Code. On Tuesday, December 10, Dennis L. Shoemaker of RR 5, Mildmay and Thelma M. Mann- ing of Blyth were involved in a collision on Highway 4, south of the Blyth C.P.R. Crossing. No one was injured, and damages to the vehicles were estimated at $320. All septic tank installations to stop for winter It is the annual practice of the Health Unit to stop all septic tank installations in the county on or about December 15. Past experi- ence has indicated that tile beds installed after this date show a high failure rate because of frozen or saturated soil. This date is flexible depending upon weather conditions, Exceptions can be made in cases where repairs to a system are necessary for the convenience of the householder. However, as a general rule, all new systems should be completed by 15 December, or postponed until spring. If you have any questions regarding any late installations or emergency repairs, kindly call the Health Unit office nearest you. Goderich 524-8301 Exeter 235-1014 Wingham 357-2264 Calvin R. James of RR 5, Brussels and David A. Dunbar of RR 1, Belgrave were involved in a collision on Highway 4, south of the Maitland River Bridge, Morris Township. No one was injured, and damages were estimated at $760. Glen A. Porter of RR 5, Lucknow and Charles H. Shob- brook of RR 3, Walton were involved in a collision in Blyth. There were no injuries, and damages were estimated at $1350. Charles F. Dwinnell of Hanover and John M. Eadie of RR 1, Wingham were involved in a two -car collision on Sidcroad 15-16, north of County Road 7, Turnberry Township, There were no injuries, and damages were estimated at $300. Janes Malda of RR 2, "LI -au) Immo. DRUGS DRUG SUNDRIES `' ETERI N ARY MEDICINES Wingham was involved in a single car collision on Highway 4, south of Huron Road 16, East Wawa - nosh Township when his car skidded to the west side of the highway and went through a fence owned by Carl Whitfield, Mr. Malda was not injured, and damages were estimated at $465, On Friday, December 13, Roy W. Melton of RR 2, Wingham struck a cattle bcast owned by Herman Metcalf. The collision took place on Concession Road 10-11, cast of Highway 4. No one was injured, and damages were estimated at $350. On Friday, December 13, David B. Eickmeyer of Mitchell was involved in a single car accident on Concession 13-14, just west of Sidcroad 15.16, Grey Township. 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Blyth ELLIOTT INSURANCE AGENCY Blyth GEORGE RADFORD CONSTRUCTION LTD. Blyth In seconds, a festive tree may become a torch in minutes a house may be destroyed) Here's advice from the Joint Fire Prevention Publicity Committee of Canada: * Your evergreen Christmas tree and its decorations are potential fire hazards. They head the list of a sensible family's preparations for a happy holiday. * Your tree shc•aId be fresh. A dry tree readily sheds 's needles. Keep your tree outdoors until you are ready to Inn do , km the tree standing in water, after cutting off at utt. Replenish the water daily. * Your electric lighting strings should be checked for frayed cords or short circuits. Buy only CSA approved sets. Use nonflammable decorations. Disconnect the lights when leaving home or going to bed. Candles, of course, constitute added hazards. * Keep matches out of the reach of little hands. * Clear wrappings away from the base of the tree as soon as the gifts are opened. * Set the tree away from the fireplace. Do not block access to exits. * Have plenty of large ash trays for the guests who smoke. * Never leave small children alone or unattended in the home. * Cookatove fires from oils �ge are emergency. her the flames...a rug...baking sod„�w �Ifths doesndohejob, get everybody out and call the Fire Department. PG. 4. THE BLYTH STANDARD. DECFMRPR 1R. 1Q74. Doesn't your heart bleed Curlicues in the snow As others see it We have strange priorities Doesn't your heart just bleed for the poor oil companies who are being kicked around by the provincial and federal governments? One by one the oil companies have been stating regretfully that they are cancelling plans for exploration for new oil fields in Canada and arc taking their drilling rigs out of the country. They are leaving, they say, because those nuts in the federal government and the provincial governments, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan, can't agree on a reasonable taxation method. Both want mucho bucks from the oil companies. After all, the poor little oil companies just can't take such a beating. Their profits this past year have only been up several hundred percent because of the raise in the oil prices brought on by the Arab oil countries, and that phony oil shortage we had last year. Now some people might be so unkind as to call the actions of the oil companies "blackmail". These heartless people might try to make out that the oil companies were trying to frighten us into giving them what they want, low taxes and high prices. But who could ever believe this of your friendly oil company whose telling us on television all the time how hard he works just to make your life more pleasant: like he was only doing you a favour? Who could ever believe that of those nice American -owned companies who only came up here in the first place to help us poor Canadians out of the igloos? They're just nice guys, after all, trying to make a killing. An inexcusable example from our leaders The action of federal Members of Parliament in raising their own salaries by 50 percent this weeks is' a case of tasteless bad timing. Here are our leaders trying to tell us that we should be doing everything we can to fight inflation and there are our leaders taking a whopping big pay hike. Certainly the M.P.s haven't had a raise since 1971 and so the 50 per cent averaged over that period doesn't sound for bad (just under 17 per cent each year). Certainly inflation must be putting the pinch on our legislators just as it is on other people. But the only answer to inflation is for everyone, from top to bottom, to pull the belt a little tighter until we can get the old vicious circle to stop spinning for a while. If all wage earner rush out to try to recoup their losses to inflation and to get the jump on the next round of inflation, then inflation is sure to get worse. if labour costs go up, then the price of the manufactured products is sure to go up too. We need labour and the manufacturing secment to both hold the line until we can halt the inflation cycle. someone has to set the example: to make the first move. But what manufacturer or what labourer is going to be satisfied to do without a big raise after he has seen the example set by the leaders of the country? None. As long as our leaders can justify such a pay hike, no one else's conscience is going to hurt them very much. standard KEITH & JILL ROULSTON ,Co -Publishers Published every Wednesday at Queen St., Blyth, Ontario. Subscription rates [in advance] • Canada, $8.00 Outside Canada, $10. Single copies: 20 CENTS Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office. Registration number 1319 Box 10, Blyth, Ontario. Telephone 523.9646, Announcement last week that the Ontario government has arranged options on an additional 12,000 acres of land on the north shore of Lake Eric should have. every planner and farmer ready for battle. Despite protests over comparatively_ small require- ments of farmland for hydro corridors and —pipelines, the authorities are not only condon- ing, but aiding to the commitment of some 28,000 acres of food - producing soil to permanent burial under blacktop and con- crete. Gordon Hill, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture says, "If the people of Ontario allow a steel mill to be built on the north shore of Lake Erie we know the general area where all other necessary services will be provid- ed. Instead, we should be able to say to a steel mill, 'Locate iii a less developed, less congested area, where land and climate are less suitable for food production. As long as industry dictates its own location choices for farmers are limited and farms will suffer." The 12,000 acres recently designated by the government is the second large parcel of land to be marked out for a new city, probably to be known as Nanticoke. The excuse for government intervention is to provide for orderly planning and to forestall costly land speculation by private realtors. That, of course, is commendable, but the question is why a new city should even be contemplated in an arca which is already congested? The answer, of course, is money. The Lake Eric location is just across the water from ample supplies of American coal and has direct access by lake freighters which will carry iron ore from the head of the lakes. In other words the steel company will make a higher profit with its facilities at Nanticoke than if they were erected at Thunder Bay or Sault Ste. Marie, although those cities are closer to the iron ore deposits and the land surrounding them produces very little food, Yes, the steel produced in a northern plant might cost con - We need more like him It is sad, in many ways, to see John Henderson leaving the education scene in Huron County. We may not always have agreed with Mr. Henderson or he with us (as witness last week's letter to the editor) but he gave a lot of himself to the Huron County Board of Education. While some Trustees are elected (or acclaimed) to the board and never heard from again, at least you could count on Mr. Henderson to have something to say on most subjects. He wasn't afraid to raise the hackles of the other members of the board or of the administration when he felt it necessary. He showed a lot of guts, and that's something we surely need in our members of the board of education. County boards of education will always make it hard for the individual, or even the individual trustees, to get much action. Those without the courage of Mr. Henderson have about as much hope of getting things done as a hunter has of killing an elephant with a pea shooter. Ironically, though Mr. Henderson defended the voting district set up of the board for this area (Clinton, Blyth, Hullett and McKillop) his own defeat was in many ways because of that set up. We have heard quite a number of voters say that they would have liked to have seen Mr. Henderson on the Board as the second representative along with Mr. Elliott. At voting time, however, their first concern was with getting Mr. Elliott elected. The large number of voters in Blyth and Hullett who cast single -name ballots for Mr. Elliott gave him a stranglehold in Blyth and a good lead in Hullett. Mr. Henderson might normally have picked up a large number of second place votes in these area. Clinton candidate Ken Cooke, because of his large hometown vote, needed very few second place votes elsewhere. Mr. Henderson, from McKillop township which has no close ties with the other municipalities (with the exception of eastern Hullett) got many one -name votes elsewhere to win election. He was a victim of the polarization in voting of the more rural areas against Clintc n. His one advantage over Mr. Elliott was the fact he was a former Trustee and well known. But Mr. Elliott, through hard work, managed to overcome that disadvantage. And so Mr. Henderson was a victim of the very system 1►e upheld, Let's hope, though, that we get some more John Henderson on the board in the future: people who aren't afraid to stir things up now and then. People for whom the status quo isn't the most important thing in the world, sunters more, or conversely might mean less profit to the industrial giants in the business • but it is high time to put food require. ments ahead of steel priorities. Wingham Advance -Times ATTACHED TO THE NEWS When two michigan weekly newspapers went up for sale recently, citizens from the two towns banded together to buy them. Only one of the members in both groups has any journalistic experience but, in the words of one of the buyers, "I know how to read a balance sheet." This doesn't mean the men were lured by ideas of big profits. Their motive, each is quick to tell you, was to keep the local papers just that. The Roscommon Herald News was sold by two brothers who had published the 2,755 circulation since 1941. The paper had been in their family for 67 years. An insurance agent headed up the group that bought the Herald News. He explained his reasoning in making the purchase as follows: - "When you live in a small community you become attached to the paper as part of the community. We all love the community which is good to us and the press is an important segment of any community from an economic standpoint." (St. Marys Journal Argus) FIGIIT THE t LUNG CRIPPLERS Emphysema Asthma Tuberculosis Chronic Bronchitis Air Pollution . USE GRIM'S SEALS It's a matter of life and.breaiii THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974, PG. 5. Board of Education expresses concern over road proposal BY WILMA OKE The Huron County Board of Education will express its concern to the Town of Godcrich and the Ontario Ministry of Transporta- tion and Communications over a proposal to widen Britannia Road (Highway 21) in Goderich. Trustee Dorothy Wallace of Goderich expressed concern about the safety of school children from Victoria Public School crossing about the safety of school children from Victoria Public School crossing Britannia Road which under the proposed plan will become a four -lane through street. The Board will ask for direction to improve pedestrian safety on the proposed widening. Speaking about a traffic light which will be at the intersection adjacent to the school, Mrs. Wallace said, "It's a worrisome enough corner now and I'm worried that traffic will come around the corner at a very fast rate to beat the light." Mrs. Wallace cited the new shopping mall out on Highway 21 as causing increased traffic along the route. She suggested the possibility of an alternate route, South Street to Highway 21 to ease the traffice strain. "For my own personal view I'd like to see the road left the way it is," she said. Chairman Caylcy Hill asked Mrs. Wallace, "Economically I'm not sure, but what would you feel about an underpass at the corner?" Mrs. Wallace said she would agree, As long as the children are safe." Asked about the safety patrol by John Westbrook, Mrs. Wallace said only young children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 attend the school. There are 450 students at the school and another 30 trainable retarded students will be added when the Queen Elizabeth School takes up its new quarters in the school next year on completion of the construction and renovations underway at the school now. A letter from the Huron Medical Officer of Health, Dr. C.F. Mills to the Board advised of the need to have larger and brighter rear driving lights and riding lights on school buses and to have drivers required to periodically get out and clean off the rear lights of the dust and dirt that tends to obscure then very quickly in bad weather. Dr, Mills said he had observed that school buses arc hard to discern in poor weather condi- tions such as fog, snow or dust because of the inadquacy of the lights, which makes them barely visible at 50 feet". R. L. Cunningham, transporta- tion manager, stated that all school buses operated must conform to the regulations of the Highway Traffic Act and the Canadian Standards Association and all drivers arc required to maintain clean signs and lights to assure that the lights are clearly visible for as great a distance as conditions permit. Trustee Alex Corrigan of Bluevale expressed his incense over the letter and questioned the medical officer's right to direct the board on buses, "1 wonder what he is trying to do, come in and take over something from us?" Wilfred Shortrced, Walton, was reappointed to represent the board on the Trustees Council. The following teachers have submitted resignations effective Dec. 31: Mrs. Linda Wilhelm, E.E. Madill Secondary School, Glenn Buck, Howick Central Public; Mrs, Louise Syrogrove, Colborne Central; Miss Christine Smith, Grey Central Public; Mrs. Janice Bonthron, Robertson Memorial Public and Miss Marg- aret Adams, Usborne Central Public. The following teacher replace- ments have been engaged on probationary contract, effective January l: Miss Carolyn Scho- field, F.E. Madill from Belleville; Mrs. Jacqueline Smith, Howick, previously on staff there: John Holmes, South Huron from Forest; David Brerton, Victoria BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL RENOVATION FUND Blyth Village Council would like to express their sincere appreciation to the following people and/or organizations who have donated monies for the renovation of Blyth Memorial Hall. Mr. and Mrs. George Pollard Blyth Board of Trade John Young Gordon & Lillian McClinchey Anonymous Elsie Chellew Len Rooney Threshcrmen, Huron Pionecl Ass'n. Mrs. Alice Slorach Cecil Lydiatt Edith Logan Howard Campbell Alice Riehl John Hallahan Earl Caldwell Senior Citizens (New Horizons Grantl Rena Watt Biyth Branch Ladies Auxiliary The Blyth Standard • Winona McDougall Blyth Womens Institute Mary Wightman Robert E. Laidlaw Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cockerline Mrs. George Mains & Tillie Mains Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Philp Catholic Womcns League Norma Daer Wm. Gow Bainton Ltd. Art Show Blyth Branch Canadian Legion Stanley Lyon R.W. Madill In memory of Frank Blake In memory of James Barrie Blyth Lions Club Total to date $ 25.00 !.00.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 200.00 25.00 125.00 20.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 25.00 5000.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 500.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 100.00 200.00 61.00 1000.00 25.00 100.00 15.00 13.00 130.98 $8,594.98 Donations are welcomed and may be left at the Clerk's office. Public from Middlesex County; Miss Bonnie Perdue, Colborne Central.from Stratford; and Mrs, Fredamae Gillics, Grey Central, from Halton County. A commemorative plaque will be mounted in a suitable location in the adnrinistratoin Centre by the Board and will include the names of all the board members of 1971-72, when Robert Elliott was chairman and D.J. Cochrane, secretary. It is estimated to cost approximately $300 to $400, Neil Walker, bus driver, Zurich Public School, resigned effective December 31. As the meeting concluded Cayley Hill asked the retiring trustees to speak, John Broadfoot of Brucefield spoke of his 25 years on school boards and recommend- ed his successor, Robert Peck, who has had school board experience. Donald McDonald of Brussels said he felt a turnover of board members was wise. John Henderson asked the board members to compare the committee system and the month- ly meeting to the 1971 twice - monthly meetings. Mr. Hill told the three, "We shall miss you very much indeed" and spoke of the contribution each had made over the years, and then welcomed the new members, He asked for a vote of confidence for the ministration and the board members rose to their feet as they applauded. Mr. Hill in his closing remarks spoke of the progress made by the board over the years, especially in the improved relations with the leaching staff. He spoke of the review and the revising of board policies which have improved the system and made the handling of many items of business routine. Mr. Hill said he had been an advocate of the committee system and still is with some reserva- tions. He said he thought the method of operation by commit- tee had been corrdctto date but wondered if changes should be considered, He suggested a continuance of a form of committee system but with a basic change, instead of the board responding to recomm- endations of the committees on a variety of subjects, perhaps it would be better for the board to consider all items of business first and then delegate to one committee or the other if required. The committee then would investigate and provide further information on subjects relative to education or manage- OPEN ment. "In other words, let the board review first and the committees respond to the direction of the board. It may be necessary at times to establish hoc committees to take on special studies. This has been done before and there is no reason why it cannot be continued into the future." Mr. Hill continued, "One thing is important. All trustees must be given an opportunity for active participation and it is not a good idea to load committees with a lot of routine items which tend to make committee work dull and non -stimulating, i think commit- tees should be given projects or asked to make studies which might form the basis of reports to the board with recommendations. There arc subjects we should investigate, there are going to be problems in the future and some constructive planning and investi- gation now could be one of great benefit to the board and administration later on. 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Our state Motor Vehicle Department has four such questions on their license exam forms. Then, to make you feel even more like a mental cripple, the examiner asks you to sign a SECOND form swearing that you have, or have not, had psychiatric care. A friend of mine who suffered a nervous breakdown several years ago put down the truth. She had to meet with a committee and convince them that she wasn't crazy. Then she had to obtain a letter from her former therapist dechring that she was of "sound mind." 1 wonder if Mrs. Gerald Ford had to sign anything before she could become the nation's. First Lady? Mrs. Ford is a fine example of ,why such questions should be dropped from all job applications. Her honesty about having had psychiatric help has done much to remove the stigma which never should have been there in the first place. Please don't identify the city I live in because I don't trust our "friendly" Gestapo Motor Vehicle Department. They might revoke my license, --A GOOD DRIVER DEAR DRIVER: Thanks for a chance to bring' up the subject again. Many people who have had psychiatric help are in better mental condition than those who haven't --and could use it. Mrs. Ford's frankness was extremely admirable. And recently, Canada's Mrs. Pierre Elliott Trudeau made a similar acknowledge- ment. Both women deserve a great deal of credit. DEAR ANN LANDERS: 1 am 14 years old and 1 like your column. But I can find it in the Houston paper without my mother's help. It bugs me the way Mom grabs the paper first and starts to read aloud from your article, especially if the letter has something to do with teen-age sex. I am a well-behaved person and it burns me up that Mom doesn't seem to trust me, Last week when I went to look for your column, I found a hole in the paper. Mom had already torn it out. When I asked her why, she said, "It is taped to your closet door." Sure enough it was. The letter was about a 15 -year-old girl who got pregnant. Cool, huh? Don't suggest that I ask my father to talk to her. Mom runs everything in this house including my father. Please tell me what you think of this scene. -HASSLED IN HOUSTON DEAR HASS: I think your mother (and all other mothers) should not cram my column down their kids' throats. It turns them off. No matter how much they want their teenagers to see a certain column, they should keep quiet and hope they see it on their own. DEAR ANN LANDERS: I know you aren't a lawyer, but you do have some very good consultants in almost every field and I hope you will provide me with a fast answer. I need to know how long the husband of a widow must wait before he can marry in the state of Texas. Thank you. --EAGER BUT UNCERTAIN DEAR E BUT U: The husband of a widow CAN'T marry -• in Texas or anyplace else. He is dead. © Copyright 1974 Field Enterprises, Inc. 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The Bayfield volunteers visited the Home on Monday to assist with the afternoons activities. Mrs, Myrtle Parker, Norman Spcir and Jerry Collins provided the old tyme music with two numbers by the Huronview Rythm. Band. Bruce and Susan Cann, Lele and Estells Finkbeiner, Milford Prouti and Mrs. Jean Triebner provided special numbers for the Tuesday afternoon bible story conducted each week by Mrs. Prouti of Exeter. Twenty-five members of the Over 90 Club met in Wednesday. Following the program of carol singing, recitations and readings lunch was served in the dining room. Mrs. Hackwell was a guest of the club and played the piano accompaniment and an instru- mental number. Four members of the Walker - burns Club, Mrs. Ted Hunking and Vaughan Hunking, Mrs. Tapp and Mrs. Archambault, volunteer helpers and CO. sponsors of the Club assisted in many ways during the afternoon, The Henderson Family of Seaforth entertained on "Family Night". The three girls Donna, Darlene and Debbie accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Henderson provided a good variety of entertainment with several numbers by trio, solos and step dances. Mrs. Butt expressed the appreciation of the residents. Morris council gives grants Grants of $100 each were given to two Brussels sports organiza- tions by Morris Township council at its meeting on Nov. 28. The grants went to the Brussels Minor Hockey Association and to the Brussels Figure Skating Committee to help buy ice time, A grant of $50 was given to the Bluevale Hall Board, A grant of $10 was given to War Memorial Children's Hospital in London, member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving besides his wife are five sons: David of Toronto, Douglas of Clinton, Kenneth of St. John's Nfld., Glen and Keith and one daughter Karen at home; six sisters (Mary) Mrs, Jack Pennington, (Fannie) Mrs. George Somers, (Ella) Mrs. Frank Alcock, all of Brussels; (Grace)' Mrs. Bob Thompson, Bluevale) (Ruby) Mrs. Bill Irwin of Goderich; (Doris) Mrs. Bill Stuart of Grimbsy; and two grand- children, The funeral service took place from the Mac Watts funeral Home of Brussels with Rev. Nelson officiating. Burial was in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers wcrc Bill White, Bert Elliott, Ronald Gordon, Lloyd Appleby, Alf Kichol, Bud Khuel. Flowerbearers were Ken Bird, Murry Gordon, Elliott Somers. Mrs. Verwey, lucky winner At the L.O.L. euchre in Blyth Memorial Hall Friday night Mrs. Casey Verwey, Auburn was the winner of the pork draw. Mr. Jim Wilson won the turkey. The tickets were drawn by Mrs, Jones and Mrs. Howatt of Londesboro. Winners of the euchre were: high lady, Mrs. Ted. Fothergill; high man, Stewart Ament; lone hands, Mrs. Sid McCullough and Gerry Heffron; low lady, Mrs. Lloyd Glousher; and low man, Ted Fothergill. The L.O.L. wish to thank every one for their splendid support. THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET HURON COUNTY'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE MEN'S - BOYS' - LADIES' GIRLS' lad IAIY'S WEAR YARD GOODS - FURNITURE - MATTRESSES - PAINT SEWING MACHINES - SMALL APPLIANCES - !LAMPS LOCATED ON HWY NO. 4 SOUTH OF CLINTON AT V ANA S 11t PRE -CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. tl Don t miss our special fatherandson 1 SHOPPINQ EO SUNDAY, DEC 22 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. ONLY ,rJ Here's the chance for Dad and the boys 1 to get out together and get their last minute gifts. We still have a good selec- g tion of gifts for everyone on your Ilei. *BLOUSES *SWEATERS *NITE GOWNS *SLIPPERS *LADIES PURSES *TEEN PURSES *WRIST WATCHES,*LIGHTERS *TOYS *GAMES ALL AT BASE FACTORY OUTLET LOW LOW DISCOUNT 'PRICES .. 1"•SM5 "201 ,15 PE " PAYZ SSAMMIZAiMMAA PSXA" ii AMSZM i MtvTi". C MDts.M3WS . From the Minister's Study Many misuse Christmas cards BY FRED CARSON TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH A relatively recent custom which has crept into the Christmas Season is the sending of greeting cards to one's friends. This customary act has been questioned and criticized for the meaningless, secular tradition which it has been permitted to become; and, of course, ther is a great amount of justification in such an accusation. All of us receive a certain number of cards each year, brt the type of message varies with each sender, Some are of a very Christian nature proclaiming the .Good News that this season represents, while others arc more secular and tend to reflect the attitude, "I must send him/her a card because he/she sent me onc," rather than using this opportunity to witness to the Saving Power of Jesus. Then, when it is all over, we may sit down and count the number of 'pasteboards' to see if we did better this year than last • or we may compare our tally with that of our neighbour. It should not be of any surprise if this rather egocentric attitude should have become part of what I consider to be an honourable custom; a custom which Christians are able to use to express the JOY and LOVE they experience in their KING. There are many beautiful cards which express the truths of Christianity TRUTHS that have stood against all opposition. The Christ -child was to have an affect on the world like no other person in this planet's history; and 1 was reminded of this recently when 1 received a Christmas card which read: "He was born in an obscure village. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was itinerant preacher. He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a house, He didn't go to college, He did none of the things one usually associated with greatness. He had no credentials but himself, Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today he is the central figure of the human race. All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man on this earth as much as that - ONE SOLITARY LIFE," Think about it! The love that God has for each of us is beautifully demonstrated in a most remarkable way - through the birth of His Son Jesus Christ - THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL TIME. If you have not experience the salvation that he has brought to each of us: or if Christ is not the centre of your life; if you don't have the assurance of his promises what better time is there than now when we celebrate his birth to accept Him as Lord and Saviour, When we have decided to follow him, Christmas takes on a completely new meaning and the emphasis of our cards wil be the JOY, PEACE, and LOVE of Jesus. May all of your have. a most Blessed Christmas and a Spiritually prosperous 1975. 144, Westfield news BY MRS, CHARLES SMITH Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Howatt and Mrs, Orval Welsh of Wingham visited on Sunday evening with Mr, and Mrs, Mel Bogie and family of Goderich. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Gerald McDowell on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pattison of Wingham and Mr, and Mrs, Robert Scott of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Charter and Mr. and Mrs, Simon Hallahan of Blyth, Mr. Alex McBurney and Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Hanna of Belgrave. After supper, Mr, and Mrs, Charter showed their slides of Spain and Mexico which were much enjoyed by all. Miss Mary Snell of Kitchener visited on the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snell, Mr, and Mrs. Garth Walden were London visitors on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Good, Rosemary and Jeffery visited on Friday evening with Mrs. Audrey Biggerstaff. Mr, and Mrs. Howard Camp- bell of Blyth and Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Campbell visited on Thurs- day evening with Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Cook, Master Bradley Cook entertain- ed several friends at a birthday party on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McDowell and family visited on Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell who showed them their slides of their recent trip to Australia and Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fidom and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fidom of Clinton. Mr. John A. Gear of Waterloo visited on Saturday with Mr. Armand McBurney at the Brook- haven Nursing Home, Wingham. To a great Christmas Musicale HURON MEN'S CHAPEL, AUBURN 8:00 P.M. This Sunday, December 22 EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING 1 A THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. PG. 7. The Fiddler par excellence on CBC -TV's The Tommy Hunter Show is Al Cherny, and he's been with the show the 10 years it's been on air. Tne Alberta -born Cherny of Ukrainian descent is a master playing country and ethnic music on his violin and the winner of top prizas at many fiddling contests; The Tommy Hunter Show is seen Friday nights at 9 pm. on the CBC -TV. CHURDI SERV10ES CHURCH OF GOD McConnel Street, Blyth CHURCH SERVICE: 11 a.m. ♦• .•\•0'0.4 P,I••••• •••••41•••••••••0-04..0.0•4•••••• ••••• r•••• ••••• 0.•••••••••r•••r•sra Imo•.\•,•••.I• THE ANGLICAN CHURCH t OF CANADA CHRISTMAS EVE 9:00 p.m. ST. JOHN'S, BRUSSELS 11:00 p.m. TRINITY CHURCH, BLYTH CHRISTMAS DAY '10:00 a.m. TRINITY CHURCH, BELGRAVE THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA SUNDAY SCHOOL -9:50 a.m. CHRISTMAS FAMILY SERVICE -11 a.m. COMMUNITY CAROL AND CANDELIGHT SERVICE - 8 p.m. EVERYBODY WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH'' MORNING WORSHIP -10 a.m. SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 2, 57.80 SERMON: "HE CAME TO TAKE AWAY OUR CHAINS" WORSHIP SERVICE -2:30 p.m. SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 1, 26-38 SERMON: "THE MIRACULOUS . / CONCEPTION" WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR Special Speakers Family Bible Study Hour -1 p.m. Family Worship Service -2 p.m, INTERDENOMINATIONAL - ALL WELCOME THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA AUBURN & DONNYBROOK REV. GARNET A. POTTER Donnybrook • 9:45 a,m, Auburn - 11;15 a.m. We preach Christ, Crucified,' Risen, and coming again. A Welcome Awaits You ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FATHER JOSEPH F. HARDY Mass at Blyth every Sunday at 9 a.m. $10.0.00•••6".0.• •►\•• •• •....•••••••••••••••.....�......••••..••••••fm. s••••.,.0..•....•••s,••••••••,....t PG. 8. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. Blyth's 1973.74 village councillors were all smiles as they finished Brooks, Dr. Rudy Leibold, John Manning and Clerk -Treasurer Larry their term Monday night. Members of the council for the past two Walsh with Reeve Robbie Lawrie, seated. years were: [standing left to right] William Howson, Malcolm Howson named president A Illyth man, .lames Howson of Howson and Howson Limited has been named the new president of the Ontario Grain and Feed Dealers Association, Mr. Howson was named to the post at the annual meeting of the association in Toronto at the Royal York Hotel on December 1 The association is made of representatives from 485 mills across Ontario. Square dancing to start The final meeting of 1974 was held December 11 by the Hullett Recreation Committee at the home of chairman, Murray Lyon. Due to a large interest in the arca for square dancing, it was decided to hold Modern Square Dancing Classes for beginners in the Hullett Central School. Check the newspaper for further details. The inaugural meeting for 1975 will be held in the Londesboro Hall on January 15 at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. County Council discusses UDIRA study at special meeting BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER The comprehensive and sometimes controversial UDIRA study (Urban Development in Rural Areas) continued at Huron County Council last Thursday as members from all municipalities as well as incoming representatives listened to a day -long presentation of Dr. Ted Hadwen's findings after interviewing a sampling of Huron County citizens in various walks of life, and the initial draft of a report compiled by James F. MacLaren Limited, environmental consultants, entitled --Countryside Planning. The special meeting held in the basement of the new assessment building was called to hear and discuss some of the material in the UDIRA study which is costing over $100,000 (with 80 percent of the expenses picked up by the province) and has taken a year and a half to complete this far. Although time for questioning was limited because of the tremendous volume of material to be perused, initial reaction of some county councillors showed dis- appointment that the study had more emphasis on urban development than on the agricultural base of the county. While MacLaren associates , and Dr. Hadwen argued otherwise, Don Pullen, Huron County Agricultural Representative for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, summed it up by saying that planning for agriculture is consists of "that which is left over" in the study as presented "And apparently that's what society wants," he stated. Gerry Ginn, incoming reeve of Goderich Township, told the meeting of the need to preserve prime agricultural land. "They're just not making it any more," he told council. Mr. Ginn complained about the study's recommendation that more land surround- ing the five major growth areas in the county - Exeter, Seaforth, Clinton, Goderich and Wingham - be slated for urband development in the years ahead. "Our planning is still urban oriented," Ginn insisted. "1 had hoped the UDIRA study would be more rural." It was explained to Mr. Ginn that despite what was common opinion, it was not the growth of urban centres which would eventually take the most agricultural land out of production. The problem, according to the experts present, could be traced to scattered random urban -like developments throughout the rural areas was, This was termed "nibbling away at farmland" and is the type or rural land use the UDIRA study seeks to control. According to Steven Janes, study director for MacLaren, there has already been some indication from Toronto that broad land use policies are coming from the provincial level. With the UDIRA study in Huron being the pilot project in the province, Mr. James has expressed his hope that the "perspective methodology" developed by the study here will be adopted across the entire province to achieve " a new rationale for rural planning." He has asked county officials and other interested persons to examine the methodology in the study and to forward all objections and suggestions to the study team by February 28, 1975. This report deals with such things as potential planning perspective in Huron County; the agricultural perspective; urban perspectives as they related to the fringe areas; recreation perspective; and the evaluation of existing policies affecting urban development in rural areas. By Mr. Janes' own admission, the document is lengthy and complicated. it will involve some lengthy, intensive study by county councillors and others. The report itself sets out one main objective: "To resolve conflicts between competing land uses in a rural area requires the setting of land use priorities just like priorities are set for an urban area. Portions of the urban environment for example are designated as residential areas. Within these areas the residence has top priority and only supportive or complementary uses are permitted. Other areas are designated industrial with a different set of use restrictions. Cases of conflict are resolve in favor of the priority land use and long range goals." Whether or not Huron County farmers are ready for this type of land use planning in rural areas has yet to be determined. There was some argument at Thursday's meeting which would indicate that while farmers say they want to protect and preserve agricultural land, they wish to retain the right to make their own decisions about their own property without any planning restrictions to hamper them. Goderich Reeve Deb Shewfelt called it being "strangled". He was referring in the first place to the feeling of some urban centres that they are being "strangled" from further growth because of the desire to save prime agricultural land for food production, while at the same time rural dwellers feel "strangled" because urban development is encroaching on prime farmland, But while the Countryside Planning report brought before the meeting clearly showed the fringe areas around the five towns would have some farmland slated for urband development in the future, the fear was soon expressed by some representa- tives at the meeting that farmland within that designated fringe area would immediately become more valuable than the same type of farmland outside that fringe area. What are the attitude of Huron County residents towards the major issues underlying the proposed methodology of land use planning? Dr. Hadwen's study team talked to 400 persons all across the county - 80 citizens in urban areas, 80 cottagers, 80 farmers in a recreation -type arca, 80 farmers adjacent to urban areas, and 80 farmers in strictly rural areas. According to Dr. Hadwen the findings showed that in general, the public is informed about the need for land use' planning in rural areas, and is "pretty willing to think about it." "The average Huron County citizen is not mired in the past," said Dr. Hadwen. Board increases BY WiLMA OKE At a special meeting held ib camera Wednesday night, December 11, the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board increased the salaries of the business administrator, the co-ordinator of plant and maintenance, and the board office secretaries. Jack Lane, St. Columban, Business Administrator, had his salary increased to $20,00 from $18,000 effective January 1, 1975. Ed Rowland, RR 1, Dublin, Co-ordinator "People here are not resistant to change but want it to be consistent with the best of the past." "On the whole people of Huron County have pretty common agreement about major issues," Dr. Hadwen told the meeting. "On most issues where planning is concerned, you are not going to find really gross differences amongst and between the people of the county." Dr. Hadwen also alluded to a study he has been doing concerning the attitudes of Huron County citizens toward municipal government here. "They have enormous confidence in municipal government in this arca," he told the meeting. He promised to have a more detailed summary of his findings to present to county council early in the new year. salaries of Plant and Maintenance, had his salary increased to $12,500 from $10,500, effective January 1. In the board office the secretarial and clerical salaries were adjusted as follows, all effective January 1: Accounting clerk to $134 per week from $112; payroll clerk to $136 from 511U; secretary to business administrator to $137 from $123; secretary to assistant superintendent to $130 (position vacant temporarily); and execu- tive secretary to $136 from $110. Henderson goes out with a bang BY WILMA OKE John Henderson, one of two representa- tives from Blyth, Hullett, McKillop and Clinton on the Huron County School Board, will not be around in the new year, but he didn't leave quietly. Appropriately, he left with a jab at the Huron County Health Unit over the sewerage problem at Blyth Public School. As the December Board meeting concluded Mr. Henderson of Seaforth asked what the situation was at the Blyth Public School in regard t� the sewage problem which had been unresolved for over a year. Roy Dunlop, Business Administrator, replied that he had received a letter to the Board from J. R. Bray of the Ministry of the Environment which he proceeded to read: "Dr. G. F. Mills and 1 have considered the proposals presented in your letter and the correspondence In view of the serious water pollution and public health hazards that were created by past failures of the septic tank and leaching bed system and in view of the satisfactory arrangements that have now been made for hauling the sewage, Dr, Mills and I are in agreement that the hauling programme should continue and that the leaching bed should not be re -activated." Angrily Mr. Henderson replied: "It's time that we send a delegation to County Council. Our administration cannot work with this (Health) Administration. It has taken them almost a year to say the sewage system won't work, I think we should have a committee of the new board meet with county council in January to discuss this problem." The press has learned that the haulage bill from February 5, 1974 (when pollution problem first reported by Dr. Mills) to August 30 was $2,940 and it was estimated that this amount has probably doubled at the present date with the autumn rains. RURAL REPORT GETTING IT IN WRITING A simple written agreement between a farmer and a supplier or contractor will go a long way towards preventing civil actions, according to a Bruce County agricultural engineer, "With basically verbal agreements, a farmer has only a bill of sale to fall back on if something goes wrong," says H. E. Bellman, in the walkerton office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Though his involvement in a number of these cases, he has found that misunderstanding, not dishonesty, is behind the problems. Such misunderstanding can occur at the time of purchase or after the purchase is made and repairs and/or service is required. Contractual agreements can be relatively simple. An outline of what is expected in the purchase, delivery dates, payment schedules, responsibility after delivery, and the guarantee, should be agreed upon by both parties. The length of time covered by the agreement should also be included, "The more the new unit affects farm income, the more important it becomes to have these agreements in writing," the engineer points out, "If an automated feeding system breaks down, for example, and the two parties cannot agree on who does what in the guarantee, then a dairy farmer's production is affected." Complex machinery and, similarly, complex farming practices, make such agreements necessary. Signed contracts will help both sides understand what is expected and prevent disagreements before they start, 1975 ONTARIO PORK CONGRESS PLANS UNDER WAY Plans were recently approved for the 1975 Ontario Pork Congress, to be held June 17, 18 and 19, in Stratford. A new feature at the event will be daily educational seminars, Agribusiness and agricultural education institutions are being asked to help plan for these sessions, under the direction of Jim Morris, livestock specialist, Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology, and Dr. S.F. McManus, veterinarian for Elanco Products. Additional displays are being planned for all general information areas, including the consumer section. Packing industries, food industries and marketing agencies representing bean, apple and egg producers are invited to cooperate in developing menus, cooking and preparation of exhibits and food booths at the Congress. Remember the dates • June 17, 18 and 19 • and make plans to attend the Ontario Pork Congress, 1975. Hullett Township buys athletic field Hullett township council wound up its business for the 1973-74 term with two meetings in December, one on December 3 and one on December 16. At the December 3 meeting, a motion was approved to purchase the athletic field in Auburn from the Auburn Athletic Association for $1200, The property will be under the operation of the new Hullett recreation committee. The recreation committee was given a $2200 grant. Building permits were issued fo John Beane for a barn, Grant Spading for a shed, William Shaddick for a shed and Rita Kelland for a barn, General accounts of $9,463.29; road accounts of $29,528.72; drainage accounts of $20,457.21 and education accounts of $20,462.50 were approved for payment. Councillor elect Greg Brandon was present at the final meeting of the year on December 16. Also present was Gordon Chamney who requested council to increase his contract for garbage pick up in Londesboro because of increases in .costs in the past year. He also requested that pay- ment be changed to a monthly basis rather than a twice -yearly. Council agreed to increase the payment to $150 per month on a monthly payment basis, Permission was given to Tuckcrsmith township to sell share the wealth tickets in the township, Council endorsed a resolution from the town of Seaforth protesting the methods of garbage disposal laid down by the ministry of the Environment. The education levy of $56,455.34, the county levy of $67,483.00, drainage accounts of $137.38, general accounts of $2,462,23 and road accounts of $10,108.88 were approved for payment. HULLETT'S HAPPENINGS CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY Mrs. Livermore's grade one class presented a Christmas Assembly for their parents and the rest of the school on Thursday morning, December 12. The program included numer- ous Christmas songs and a skit about a Christmas Tree. Several pupils spelled Christmas, giving a meaning for the letter on his or her bright red bell and Robbie Adams gave a recitation telling about his Christmas Disappoint- ment. The assembly ended with a play entitled Christmas Bargains, The assembly was well re- ceived by the audience and everyone seemed to appreciate the efforts of the primary pupils, VISIT WITH SANDY PLANT At noon hour on a recent Friday, the girls from the grade eight class travelled with their teacher, Mr. 'i'remecr, to the honk of Sandy Plant. Sandy, who is rcgistratcd in tilt grade' eight class, has an illness that has kept her out of school for the last three months and it still is not known when she will be strong enough to return to regular classes. Sandy has been receiving Home Instruction, for an hour or more each school day throughout the term to keep her up to date with most of her school work. . Of course Sandy and the other grade eight girls enjoyed their short visit and they all are looking forward to the time when Sandy will be able to return to the classroom. Ontario Hydro has amalgamat- ed its Employee Relations and Labour Relations Divisions to develop opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness, THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. PG. 9. Agricultural Tidbits Wolf League upset over resolution WITH ADRIAN VOS The Wolf League of Canada was quick to jump on a resolution passed at the annual meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agricul- ture which demanded limited reinstatement of wolf bounties in areas where wolves and Coyotes are killing livestock, It seems a reasonable demand. These same people would probably be the first to complain of dogs running at large around schools and demand that they be destroyed, No' one wants the entire wolf population wiped out, only that it be controlled. For the wolf league that's already too much. Ontario has not the slighest inkling of the total population that can eventually be accommodated in Southern Ontario. It appears that the government is willing to let things go as they are and when the limit is reached we will see further what has to be done about it. In the meantime new cities are built on agricultural land wherever industry chooses to locate, One way to give incentive to industry to locate in Northern areas would be to build Hydro Power Plants along the north and cast shores of Georgian Bay and give them a discount on electricity rates because of Tess need for transmission lines. Once industry locates there, the population will automatically follow, as has been shown by the mining towns. The Ontario government doesn't see it this way for they encourage Ontario Hydro to locate on the Shores of Lakes Huron and Erie. Jack Riddell, MPP Huron South, questioned the Davis Government on why the new Ontario Energy Corporation doesn't plan to research alternate energy sources as wind, solar and geothermal forces. But again the policy seems to be: "When we run out of present sources we will see what can be done." The government is far-sighted but only where it concerns hydro's present con- cepts. Not all farmers want to preserve agricultural land. There are quite a few who are willing to sell the birth -right of their children for a good sum to developers. They argue that the children may be better off working as labourers in the factory built on their land than continue to subsidize the con- sumer. The solution still is that the farmer gets an adequate return on his efforts, so the land value of a farm is the same as for a factory. . UFO's drawing power UFO experts say frequent sightings near electrical lines and transformer stations may indicate flying saucers are drawing power from electrical installations. Ll Reduced from now till Jan. 1, 1975 • Rogers -Majestic TV. Model 26R233. From $699.00 to $629.00 • Sylvania TV. model 4C6133. From $629.00 to $559.00 • Sylvania TV. model 4C6172. From $749.00 to $679.00 • Sylvania' TV. model 4D0145. From $529.00 to $459.00 • Sylvania Stereo model 4S382. From $329.00 to $259.00 Gore's Home Hardware Blyth 523-9273 PG, 10. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974, Report from Queen's Park Ontario Legislature to be enlar ed by g BY MURRAY GAUNT, M.P.P. [HURON -BRUCE] The Ontario Government will bring in legislation shortly to increase the number of provincial ridings to 125 from 117 before the next election as proposed by the 3 man redistribution Commission whose report was tabled in the Legislature this week. Part of the terms of reference of the Commission was that there were not to be fewer than 117 ridings nor more than 125, with a 25 per cent tolerance which could be exceeded at the discretion of the Commission provided that the total number of electoral districts in Northern Ontario remained at not less than fifteen which is the present number. The riding of Huron -Bruce has been enlarged considerably by the additions of Port Elgin, Southampton, and the Townships of Saugeen to the North and Seaforth, the Town hips of McKillop, Hulicit, and Tucker - smith to the South. The riding population moves from its present 34,000 to 51,791 based on the 1971 census. In total, the riding consists of the Townships of Ashfield, Bruce, Carrick, Colborne, Culross, East Wawanosh, Greenoch, Grey, Howick, Hullett, Huron Kincar- dine, Kinloss, McKillop, Morris, Saugcen, Tuckcrsntith, Turn - berry, and West Wawanosh; the towns of Kincardine, Port Elgin, Seaforth, Southampton and Wingham and the village of Blyth, Brussels, Lucknow, Mild- may, Ripley, Teeswater and Tiverton, The Minister of Health, Frank Miller, announced a comprehen- sive program designed to provide information, education and services to people who wish assistance in matters of family planning. Local official health agencies will be made responsible for ensuring the provision of services in their community or area. The Minister of Transportation and Communications, John Ministry unveils snowmobile program A provincial snowmobile trail mainenance program designed to gather information about current trails and aid snowmobilers in maintaining and upgrading their trails was unveiled to area snowmobilers Nov, 27 at the Wingham Legion Hall. The program, costing approxi- mately $1 million, is aimed at mapping and gathering informa- tion on current trails and facilities and to respond to the financial and equipment needs of snow- mobile clubs. Over $15,000 is earmarked for the area covered by the Wingham District Office of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The district covers Huron and Perth counties and five bordering townships. Approximately 80 people repre- senting 24 snowmobile clubs were at the Wednesday night meeting which allowed snowmobile clubs to indicate their needs and gave the district office information regarding number of trails, miles of trails, number of clubs and how many trails needed grooming and upgrading in the district. The 156 member Wingham and District Snowmobile Club voiced their tentative needs, including two bridges, signs and upgrading of 20 of their approximately 45 miles of trails. Generally, most clubs expressed needs for signs, general upgrading of trails, bridges and gates. The program, the first of its kind in Ontario, developed from a select committee report in May and a symposium in June, 1973 concerning snowmobile safety and improvements, trespassing and other related questions. The results came November 7 of this year when Allan Grossman provincial secretary for resources development, announced a trail council was to be organized with the initial taks of compiling a complete and accurate inventory of existing trails. The 48 ministry of natural resources districts in the province will gather and map the information. Other objectives of the program are to provide a system of groomed trails across the province, maintain and upgrade existing trails and provide for initial planning at the district level for an integrated system of future trails. Funds from the program will be used for equipment purchasing, leasing, repairs and operating expenses, supplies, salaries and meetings. Funds can be used by incorporated and non -incorporat- ed clubs, municipalities and conservation authorities for materials, planning, equipment rental, mapping and inventory work and operating their own grooming equipment, Currently in the district no municipalities or conservation areas have snowmobile trails. Ministry of Natural Resources properties have three areas including one at the Point Farms provincial park north of Goderich. The Wingham District office will assess the information they received Wednesday night and pilot trails on topographic maps. Agreements with clubs are scheduled to be formalized in December with the full initiation of the program and allocation of funds and equipment scheduled to begin in the new year. A beaver chopped down a large tree beside the Madawaska River recently. It fell ori Hydro wires and knocked out power in Calabogie, Burnstown, Renfrew and the surrounding areas. taIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIII1IIIIIIIIII1II11IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1I1I1IIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1III1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIII� • fiice fi.... Men's Gift Sets Hai Karate Brut Old Spice Parker Pen and Pencil Sets Courrier Wallets CHRISTMAS DRAW FOR 47 PIECE STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE. FREE TICKET WITH EACH 55.00 PURCHASE. Wilson's Variety= BLYTH, ONT. =_ OPEN DEC. 24 TILL 9 1111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111IIIIIIIIII1111I11I11II1I111111IIlIIIIIlIII111111IN1111111111111141111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I11111111111111III11II111IIIIIIIl1II11I111III111Ihfi 8 seats Rhodes introduced this week some amendments to the High- way Traffic Act, School buses arc now required to engage their signals regardless of the speed limit. Previously if the school bus operated in a 30 mile speed zone, signals on the bus were not used when children were being dis- charged or picked up by the bus. Further, school buses arc to have their own distinct colour, Stewart's Red U White Food Mkt. BLYTH, ONT. PHONE 9451 WE DELIVG R STORE DRAW SIGN SALES SLIP AND DROP IN BOX. DRAW WILL BE MADE DECEMBER 31st. SPECIALS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON HOSTESS POTATO CHIPS REG. 89c BAG ONLY 79c PEPSI COLA, COCA COLA, KIST ORANGE, LIME, SQUIRT, POP LARGE BOTTLES 3 BOTTLES PLUS DEPOSIT 89c FRESH ROASTED PEANUTS 1 LB. BAG 59c NEW CROP MIXED NUTS 1 LB. BAG 75c 2 LB. BAG $1.45 WESTON 1 LB., 2 LB., 3 LB. CHRISTMAS CAKES AND 4 LB. WESTON CHRISTMAS PUDDING AND FANCY COOKIES, CANDY CANES, BOXED CHOCOLATES, PEANUT BRITTLE, MIXED NUTS IN TINS GOOD SIZE TANGERINES TANGELOS FLORIDA PINK OR WHITE GRAPEFRUIT GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS FRESH CRANBERRIES WESTON FRESH BREAD CALIFORNIA EMPEROR GRAPES VINE RIPENED TOMATOES DOZ. 59c DOZ. 79c 5 FOR 59c 29c 1 LB. BAG 43c 2 LBS. 3 LOAVES $1.09 3 LB. $1.00 LB. 39c CELERY, LETTUCE, RADISH, GREEN ONIONS, CUCUMBERS, YAMS, PARSNIPS, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CABBAGE, TURNIPS, ONIONS, PEPPERS, POTATOES, CARROTS , 5 LB. BAG SPY, MACINTOSH AND DELICIOUS APPLES 79c UTILITY GRADE 8 LBS. UP TURKEYS WHILE THEY LAST LB. 69c RED & WHITE BONUS OFFERS THIS WEEK LADY MARY ASSORTED COLOURS BLANKETS WITH A $5.00 ORDER $5.59 FOUR POSTER DOUBLE BED SIZE B E D SHEETS WITH A x5.00 ORDER $4.99 FOUR POSTER WITH A $2.00 ORDER PILLOW CASES ONLY PAIR $1.49 Utri0 SEASONS GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. PG. 11. Trustees agree on late bus for Seaforth students. s Broadfoot says it could lead to closure of school. BY WILMA OKE A late bus in the afternoon will be provided by the Huron County Board of Education for the 127 Scaforth area students attending Central Huron Secondary School at Clinton to take special options. To date they have not been able to participate in extra curricular activities because they must return to Scaforth on the 3:15 p,m. bus from Clinton in order to catch their bus in Scaforth for their homes at 4 p.nt, The proposal calls for the late bus to leave Clinton at 4:15 p.m. When Trustee John Henderson RR 5, Seaforth, made the proposal first at thc October meeting • of thc board he was defeated twice by one vote each time. At the board meeting in Clinton Monday Herbert Truk - helm, Zurich, asked that the proposal be reconsidered so that the board members would be fully informed of the facts. He said that the Scaforth students were taking courses at the Clinton school, not offered at Scaforth High School and that the early bus meant they missed out on the extra curricular activities such as student council, glee club, camera club and they were the only students in the county denied these activates, At the October meeting Robert Homuth, principal of the Clinton Secondary school, had stated that the Seaforth students in the Clinton school were in a unique situation different from any other group in the county where they were denied the opportunity to have part in extra curricular activity. Mr, Turkheim said that the Murphy Bus Company had a bus available for the late bus service which would cost the board $6.70 per day, a small amount of money compared to the service provided for the students, It would be an express bus directly to Seaforth and the students would seek their way home from Seaforth. Mr. Henderson said that, thinking of the students from Morris and Grey whose parents had indicated to him they were interested in the late bus, he would ask that the express bus go to Seaforth and drop off the students for that area and the north students be taken to the turn -around at Winthrop and dropped off there. The Board members agreed to the extra mileage to Winthrop provided that the parents would give signed agreements providing that their children take the late bus and that they would be responsible for working out a way with their children of getting home from Winthrop, or the Seaforth school for those in that arca. Mr. Turkheim said the express bus would cost the board an additional $1.05 to go to Winthrop making the total cost $7,75, Retiring Trustee John Broad - foot of Brucefield said at the conclusion of the discussion: "I think you'll see this is the beginning of the end of the Seaforth District High School. This is one more straw on the camel's back," as he predicted an increasing number of students from Seaforth would be enrolling in courses at Clinton, while enrolment at Seaforth would be decreasing, Earlier in the discussion Mr. Broadfoot had warned that the board should be careful that it not be put in a position where it might be liable in case of a mishap with students dropped off by the late express bus. Chairman Cayley Hill to Mr. Broadfoot concluded, "We'll make note of your comments, and the earlier one too that no liability be possible against the board. "We'll leave it up to administra- tion to work out the details," In other business mire bus problems were presented by two delegations at the meeting. The first problem was present- ed by Mr. and Mrs. William Berry of RR 3, Godcrich, who have not been satisfied with the various solutions proposed by the board, the transportation director R.L. Cunningham, and the Duckworth Bus Service since school started in September for thc transportation to the Godcrich Collegiate Institute of their two sons. Mrs. Berry gave a lengthy detailed outline of the problem, stating there was no safety problem for thc bus to pick up the boys at the gate according to a requested report by the Ontario Provincial Police and that they should be given "Same privilege as the other children on this route" and not expected to walk a half mile when others are not required to do this. Marian Zinn of Lucknow reported that the bus route will have to be re-routed away from the Port Albert Bridge because of a five -ton load limit to be placed on the bridge in the new year. The decision of the board meeting in committee of the whole was that at the beginning of school in January the bus route will be rerouted. At the same committee of the whole the board's decision on the second problem on busing raised by Ronald Bushell of Goderich was that a committee would be named by the new board in January to study the problems of some Grades 7 and 8 students at Robertson School having to walk more than two miles to and from school daily, and that if these students take their lunches they have to sit on mats on the gym floor to eat. Mr. Bushell reported that only one teacher looks after the students during the lunch hour and talking and playing during the hour are not per- mitted, Superintendent R.E. Smith said it is not normal that children should not be able to talk during lunch, and Mrs, •Mollie Kunder of Seaforth said "We certainly should look into the teaching part --at the Seaforth School there is no problem at lunch time and the children have a good time playing games." A field trip to Detroit was approved by the board for the Basketball teems from the Goderich District, Collegiate Institute to observe a professional game on December 18 at a cost to the board through the school budget of $175,00. A cheque of $43.00 donated to the Queen Elizabeth Trainable Retarded School, Godcrich by Court Constantine L1842, Ladies' Branch of the Independent Order of Foresters at Kinburn will be deposited for use by the principal of the school to purchase items needed by the children, The board granted approval for the production of student achieve- ment forms, school timetable and student report cards on the computer at Althouse College of Education, London, for South Huron District High School at Exeter. The work' will be done by Willard Long, Data Processing and Computer Programming teacher at the Exeter school during his own time in the evenings and on weekends at a cost of $3,200. A report on the Utilization of Educational Facilities was given by the four -member ad hoc committee which has been studying the reports of the province's select committe" on the utilization , of education facilities and reviewing the board's present' policy as it related to those reports, Chairman of the committee, Herbert Turkheim, commented on the report. The other members of the committee are Alex Corrigan of Bluevale, Mrs. Mollie Kunder of Seaforth and Clarence McDonald of Exeter who were assisted by Superintendent Robert Allan. Mr, Turkheim said the members had held five meetings and had submissions from elementary school principals and one secondary school principal, had met with William Partridge, Huron County Librarian and the Recreation group in Huron, Mr, Turkheim said they had received a great deal of co-operation from recreation directors in Huron, especially the two from Godcrich and Exeter, Mr, Turkheim said both Exeter and Godcrich giving free ice time to schools in exchange for the use of 'school buildings. 1 -le said recreation directors said they would be willing to help reimburse custodians for any extra work in order to have greater use of auditoriums. Mr. Turkheim said Mr. Part- ridge would like to try a community library in one of the schools in the area where there is no public library, as a pilot project, to be supported by the Board. The Director of Education, D.J. Cochrane, noted occasionally the schools were given to groups holding night courses which were in competition with courses offered by the Board of Education in night classes 'on which the schools receive grants, and noted there should not be this duplica- tion. Board Chairman Cayley Hill said,"We are all indebted for the amount of effort the members of this committee have put into this report." Mrs. Marion Zinn reported on the guidelines being prepared by the budget committee, which Mr. Cochrane said will be used as guidelines for next year's budget if adopted by the board when they are completed. Mrs. Zinn reported on the Educational Leave Committee and the board approved the two recommendations that she made that William Black, principal of Brookside Public School be granted a "long term" leave to spend September 1975 to May 1976 attending courses in Guid- ance given at O.I.S,E. Toronto. Successful completion of these courses and two others which could be taken during the summer months would result in a M.Ed. degree. The months of May and June he would spend investigating, researching, visit- ing schools, for the purpose of gaining information relative to Community Use of Schools. It was also recommended that W. David McClure, Head of Geography Department, South Huron District High School be granted a "long term" leave to spend the school year in study and research of geography and land use in Ontario, with emphasis on the western counties. He would prepare maps, photos, slides, tapes showing major physical features, erosion, drainage, urban sprawl and other conditions exisiting in Huron County, On the committee besides Mrs. Zinn were J. W. Coulter, Administration; R. Finkbeiner, elementary teacher; C. Simons, elementary teacher; Herbert Turkheim, trustee; R. Smith, administration; S. Weary, secondary teacher; R. Wraith, secondary teacher. Going out of Business SALE Stocking Stuffers GIFTS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES YUKES • $6.00 HARMONICAS - $4.511 GUITARS • AS LOW AS 515.00 MUCH MORE!!! The Music Maker USE CHR1STMAS SEALS BLYTH 523-4455 It's a matter of life and breath, Used Car Savings 1973 Plymouth, 4 door, power steering, power brakes and radio 1973 Chrysler, 4 door sedan 1972 Plymouth, 2 door, hardtop, power equipped with radio 1971 Comet, 2 door, 8 automatic and radio 1971 Dodge 1/2 ton, 8 cylinder, 4 speed transmission 1970.Volkswagon wagon, automatic 1970 Hornet, 4 door, 6 automatic CRAWFORB MOTORS CHRYSLER - DODGE - PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO 357-3862 at • ibrt SINCE 1894 LIMITED IIP Ott 111141. IICIM1 - WooL LEATHER PRODUCTS . You'll find Christmas shopping IS MORE ENJOYABLE IN THIS "OLD WORLD ATMOSPHERE" AT BAINTON'S THE 01N4LD MILL IN BLYTH FACTORY OUTLET SALE PRICES CONTINUE THROUGH DECEMBER Open Monday to Thursday 9-6 Friday and Saturday 9-9 Sunday 1-6 Telephone 523-9373 j J PG. 12. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. Burglars entered the Bainton Limited retail outlet store on Westmoreland Street some time last Thursday night by breaking a pane in this window and unlocking the window. Little was taken. Atoms win a game, lose a game On Monday night the arena roof nearly fell in as Milverton blasted the locals 11-2. Blyth started off quickly scoring the first goal, after just 30 seconds of play. But atter that it was all Milverton. Darryl Chalmers and Rick Scrimgeour picked up goals while Bruce Hunking and Kevin Coultes picked up assists. On Friday night the boys played very strongly defeating Baintoneers Blyth Baintoneers played a game against St. Marys in Seaforth last Wednesday night December 11 and won 1-0. They have a game this Thursday night, December 19 in Ripley 3-1, Bruce Hunking scored twice with Ronnie Howson picking up one. Assists went to Jim Oster, Rick Scrimgeour and David Plunkett. Blyth has accum- ulated 6 wins and 3 losses so far this year. They have scored 44 goals and allowed 24 in 9 games. The boys will travel to Forest during the Christmas holidays for a tournament. They will meet Thedford in the first game on 'Friday, December 27. win Blyth against the Wroxeter men. The draw for the leather coat was held Tuesday night, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m, at the Grandview Restaurant, The winning ticket drawn by Mrs. Frank Bainton, was Paul Josling of Londesboro, Broomball League results East Wawanosh girls defeated Belgrave 1-0 in one of four games in the Blyth Broomball League, Tuesday night. Eighth Liners defeated the Base 1-0 in the second game of the night. Belgrave fell 3-0 at the hands of the Grads in the third game and Auburn beat the Bears 5-1 in the final game. To aid someone who has broken through Ice, Ile flat and reach toward him with a branch or pole. East Wawanosh council to investigate day care needs At the December meeting of the East Wawanosh Township council Gerald McDowell and Robert Charter were appointed to a special committee to look into the possibilities of organizing a day care nursery school for the township, In other business at the meeting, held at Belgrave Com- munity Centre, council endorsed a resolution from the township of March urging the provincial government to take the necessary steps to encourage the greater use of a returnable glass container system throughout the province, Council passed a by-law authorizing the township to enter into agreements with K. Wheeler and K, M. Odegaard to reforest portions of their land. If you had to walk to work. Could you make it? n3RTICIPan7011 1ne Carnotite movement lot peraona Ltneft Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. Council agreed to pay the $25 membership fee to the Ontario Good Roads Association, Four building permits were approved and issued to P. 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MIXED NUTS IN THE SHELL 79c REYNOLDS HEAVY DUTY UY FOIL WRAP 18" WIDE 89c ROYALE 2 ROLL PACK BATHROOM TISSUE 49c IN PLACE OF GIVING CALENDARS OR HAVING A DRAW WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING: FOR 3 DAYS ONLY THURS. 19th, FRI. 20th, AND SAT. 21st. PURCHASE A GROCERY ORDER TOTALING $10,00 OR MORE AND GET ONE '/2 GALLON PACK OF ICE CREAM FOR 50c, OR IF YOUR ORDER TOTALS OVER $20.00 YOU GET ONE'/: GALLON OF ICE CREAM ABSOLUTELY FREE. STOP - SHO,P & SAVE L'S. GROCERY • H'AN YOU BARGAINEDFOF ..t•,4' .. ,., ;:ry to {,- BELGRAVE NEW Bureau editor; Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse W.I. holds Christmas meeting The Christmas meeting of the Women's Institute was held Tuesday, December 10 in the W.I. Hall when 40 members and guests enjoyed a bountious pot luck supper at 7 p.m. Following the, supper hour the president, Mrs. Stan Hopper, presided over a short business meeting extended a warm welcome to all. The secretary Mrs. Ross Higgins read the minutes of previous meeting and the treasurer's report. Correspondence included thank you cards and thanks from the Children's Aid Society for dona- tion. Mrs. Clarence Hanna was appointed representative from W.I. to East Wawanosh Recrea- tion Community Centre board, A short course on "Tailoring a Jacket", was announced and to be discussed at a later date as several expressed interest in attending if the course was held. A donation was agreed on to be sent to the Children's War Memorial Hospital, London. It was agreed the W.I. cater to the North Huron Credit Union on February 7. The annual Euchre and Dance Party will be held on December 27 in the W.I. Hall, "The Blenders," providing the music. The roll call was Helpful Hints for Christmas Shoppers, Collec- tion and pennies for friendship were received. Christmas Carol singing led by Mrs. William Coultes at the piano closed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Coultes brings message to U.C.W.. The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. held their Christmas meeting in the Sunday School room on Tuesday. Mrs. Cecil Coultes was in charge and for the call to Worship used the White Gift theme, "Christmas --- then and now." Mrs, Leslie read the Christmas Story as recorded in St. Luke's Gospel then all sang "Away in a Manger." Mrs. Lawrence Taylor brought us the meditation en- titled "Keeping Christmas," reminding members that Christ- mas is not what you are going to get out of this life but what you are willing to put into it. The poem, "The Miracle of Christmas" by Helen Steiner Rire was read by Mrs. Coultes followed by the hymns, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Silent Night! Holy Night! Mrs. Carl Procter read the story of the Wise Men from St. Matthew then we joined in singing the hymn, "We Three Kings." Mrs. Coultes brought a Christ- mas message centering on the Three Wise Men. The Wise Men asked, "Where is He?" after travelling a great distance their uppermost thought was that they should not only find Him but worship Him, Should we not at Christmas time ask ourselves this same question, Where is He? If Christ is to be meaningful we must follow His star and possess Him; when we find Him establish Him in our lives. Having done this the glow of Christmas will be transformed from glitter and tinsel to warmth and understand- ing that will overflow into the needy world. Where did the wise men go? History does not tell us so they pass completely out of the picture, We go to church to worship the Saviour then Christ- mas is over and many of us disappear into our former world of everyday routine. We tend to forget the glory that is Christ, the wonder of the Child and His message of eternal love. We go to church to worship; we take gifts but do we take the one gift that is important tofchrist?,The gift of self. Let us not be like the wisemen and disappear the day after Christmas. May we live on through deeds of love and compassion. The hymn, "As with Gladness" was sung. The minutes were read, trea- surer's report given, offering received and visits to sick and shut-ins recorded. Mrs. Coultes closed the meeting with prayer. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. PG. 13, Belgrave A.C.W. elects officers The December meeting of the Belgrave A.C.W.,was held at the home of Mrs. Herman Nethery at Blyth and opened with a prayer for Christmas by Miss Mary Isabel Nethery. The Lord's prayer was repeated in unison and scripture was read by Mrs. Hugh Rinn, The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Officers re-elected At the recent annual meeting of Huron North L.O.L. held in Belgrave Orange Hall donations were made to the L.I.B. and Orange Hone at Richmond Hill and the Trillium Home for the aged at Orillia. All officers were re-elected, the election being conducted by County Master for West Bruce Arthur McCormick at Kincardine, Emerson Mitchell, C.M.; Clare 7 tables at euchre Six tables of euchre were played last Wednesday evening in the Belgrave Community Centre. High lady was Mrs. Ross King; low lady, Mrs, Robert Higgins; high man, William Gow; low man, Ross King. This will be the last euchre until January 8, 1975. Reception and dance honours couple A reception and dance was held in the W.I. Hall on Saturday evening December 9, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Wide (Margaret Nicholson). Music for dancing was supplied by the "Alley Cats". After lunch was served George Procter read an address to the young couple and Mrs. Sam Pletch presented them with a gift of money. Both Glyn and Margaret thanked everyone for the recep- tion in their honour. Belgrave personals Terry Ansley of Kitchener spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clare Van Camp and boys. Mrs. Robert Procter visited last Sunday with her sister Mrs. Saltus Jones of Scarboro, a patient in Scarboro General Hospital. Miss Marjorie Procter of Sarnia spent last weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill, Jeffery and Richard of RR 1, Tavistock visited on Sunday with her uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter and Maxine. There will be Christmas services at Knox United Church on Sunday, December 22 at 11:15 a.m. In the evening at 8 p.m. there will be a special evening interdenominational Carol service which will be based on the six lessons of Christmas with carols interspersed throughout the service. All members of the community arevery welcome to come and join in the service. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook formerly of Belgrave will quietly observe their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 21. Mr. Cook is residing at the Goderich Nursing Home. Mrs. Cook resides with different members of her family. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cantelon of Tweed were weekend visitors. with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire of last week. The canvassing for the Bel - grave Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society has been completed with a total of $402.65 being collected, last year was $416,70 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd visited with Mrs. Walter Scott and Mrs. Elizabeth Shackleton on Sunday afternoon. Robert Hibberd along with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collar, Wingham attended the Cantatta "Night of Miracles" at the new tribes mission at Durham, Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Hill, Jeffery and Richard of RR 1, Tavistock visited on Sunday with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter and Maxine. Clare Van Camp. The treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Edna Nethery. The clues were paid, the apron and birthday box passed and the draw won by Mrs, Cora McGill. The church calendars were sold. The Christmas Party will be held in the arena rooms on December 20, The roll call was answered with a Christmas verse by 11 members. It was decided to at L.O.L. meeting Van Camp, D.M.; L. Hastie association D.M.; Rec. Sec., Elmer Bruce; Financial Sec., G. Finnegan; Treasurer, B. Finne- gan; Lecturers, Henry Pattison, Douglas Bruce; Marshall, Leonard Janes; Tyler, Milo Cascmorc. Gifts presented White Gift service was observ- ed in Knox United Church Sunday morning. Kelly Lougheed and Sheila Anderson read the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke. The children's choir directed by Mrs. Lynda Lentz presented two anthems. Grant Gnay and Gary McArter received the White Gift offering which is to be used to sponsor a Foster child. Rev. John Roberts spoke on Giving of Gifts at Christmas, change the meeting day to the first Tuesday of the month. Rev, Fred Carson presided for the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, Miss Mary Isabel Nethery; Vice:President, Mrs. Olive Camp- bell; Secretary, Mrs. Gladys Van Camp; Treasurer, Mrs. Jean Nethcry; Pianist, Miss Nora Van Camp. Rev. Carson gave this thoughts ori Christmas which started as a Pagan festival. Although no one knows when Christ was born the important thing is that we keep one date to celebrate his birth. It is joyful time of year when we exchange gifts and show love to our fellow human beings. How- ever we are not giving in the right spirit when we expect a gift in return. We would be showing a true Christian spirit if we continued giving of ourselves the year round instead of making a big show at Christmas only. When we worship our Saviour we should be honest with each other and not hide behind a false frout. We can try to share one another's burdens and treat each other with the close relationship which God wants us to do. It is good to both help others and give them the opportunity to express gratitude to us. The meeting closed with prayer, grace was sung and lunch served by Mrs. Nethery. McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company Established 1876 HEAD OFFICE: Seaforth, Ontario Mrs. Margaret Sharn. Sec Treas. Phone 527-0400 >✓i It Only Costs A Little To Be Safe Fire, Extended Coverage, °i Windstorm, Theft, Property .'� Damage, Liability, Etc. Directors and Adjusters: Wm. Alexander, Seaforth Phone 527-0831 Robt. Archibald, RR 4, Seaforth 527-1817 Ken Carnochan, RR 4, Seaforth 527-1545 Ross Leonhardt, RR 1, Bornholm 345-2234 John McEwing, RR 1, Blyth 523-9390 Stanley McIlwain, RR 2, Goderich 524.7051 Wm. Pepper, Brucefield 482-7534 J.N. Trewartha, Box 661, Clinton 482-7593 Donald McKercher, RR 1, Dublin 527-1837 Agents: James Keys, RR 1, Seaforth K.J. Etue, Seaforth Wm. Leiper, Londeshnro Steve J. Murray, RR 5, Seaforth Festive Last Minute Money Savers Fabric9 Trim the season with merry party fabrics. Glittery! Satiny! Lacy! Lurex - 60" wide, spec. $4.99 yd. Wool Blends - $6.49 & $6.99 yd CLOSE OUT SPECIALS on children's wear, crewel kits, sleepers, underwear, etc. B.J. FABRICS Blyth 523-9675 1 PG, 14, THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. Choir presents drama A large congregation attended the United Church on Sunday morning. Greeting into the sanctuary were Gordon Shob- brook and Nick Whyte. The Senior choir presented the Cantata -Drama, "The choir Boy who couldn't sing" under the direction of Mrs, Allen Shaddick, choir Director and Mrs. Allen Bosman, organist. Solos were presented by Audrey Peel and Mary and Ann Snell as the Angel, and Danny Jewitt played the part of the choir boy who couldn't sing. Others assisting were Edward Riley and Craig Miller as the Shepherds and Tom Pollard, Keith and Kevin Howatt as the wise men. The very impressive cantata Drama candle lighting service added much to the christmas worship. Berean Unit meets The Berean Unit held their Christmas meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 2 p.m. in the Sunday School rooms which were nicely decorated for the Christ- mas season. President Mrs. Ena Howatt opened the meeting with poem, "Worship the new born King" and prayer. The carol, "It came upon a midnight clear" was sung. Scripture was read by Mrs. L. Pipe. The meditation on scripture was the reading, "Gift of Christmas" and prayer. Mrs. E. Wood gave the treasurer's report. The minutes of the last meeting , were read by secretary Mrs. B. Shobbrook. Correspondence was, a thankyou note from Bert Shobbrook. It was reported by Mrs. Lyon that all bales were taken to London and no more were wanted until spring. Roll call was answered by a gift for exchange with 13 members and one visitor present. Happy Birthday was sung for Mrs. Davidson. An invitation was extended from Mrs. Davidson for January 14 meeting at 2:30 p.m. Roll call will be paying of dues. Devotions and business closed with the poem, "The message" and Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The worship and study period was taken by the executive with carol, "Hark the Herald angels sing and reading, "The Gift of the Magic" read by Mrs, Bert Shobbrook followed by carol, "Angles from the realms." Mrs. Howatt read, "Christmas is often one of the loveliest seasons in Judea," Carol, "Once in Royal David's city," was sung. A paper given, "The keeper of the inn' by Mrs. E. Wood. The christmas message was given by Rev, McDonald. The meeting closed with the carol, "Joy to the world" and prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ed. Wood and Mrs, Jones, There were five members with perfect attendance: Mrs, Howatt, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. E. Wood, Mrs. Harold Longman and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook. Eleven meetings were held with an average of 17. Family Fellowship held The second family fellowship night was held in the United Church on Friday evening with a large attendance. Edlers District present were #S with Clara Riley as Elder; #10, Louise Lovett and Michael Penfound as co -Elders; 1113, with Reg. Lawson as elder; #18, with Gordon Shobbrook elder; and #20, with Margaret Taylor as elder. The evening opened with a pot luck supper followed by a short program with members of the district families taking part. This consisted of piano solos by Donna Reid and Sally Pollard Londesboro The community is glad to see Joe Penny back again after undergoing surgery in Detroit Hospital. We wish him continued improvement in health, Mrs. Gourley received word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Dwering in Detroit on December 1. She is also a sister of Mrs, Skimmins. Sympathy is extended to Mr, and Mrs, Ralph Davidson on the sudden death of his brother in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson went to Toronto Sunday. Mr. Will Govier called on friends in the village Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cowan and Greg of Hanover spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Cowan and Aunt Mrs. Robinson. They had and Karen Durnin; musical numbers by the Westerhout family and Duizer family; recita- tions by John Cartwright, John Lawson and Elizabeth Lawson; and a solo by Laurie Jewitt. Games and contests were enoyed by both young and old, the evening closed with a scheduled visit from Santa to all the children, Mrs. Reg. Lawson thanked Mrs. John Pollard, the chairman of the Fellowship nights and Rev, McDonald for the most enjoyable evening. personals their christmas dinner at the Bedford Hotel, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan and Greg will be spending the christmas holidays in Florida. Mrs, Bert Shobbrook, Mrs, Ron Ellerby and Dori attended a shower Sunday at Mrs, Tim Graham's in Paris for Colleen, St. John, fiancee of Ronald Vodden, Rev, McDonald was guest of the Ethel Senior citizens Group when he spoke at their Christmas party held in Grey Township Central School on Tuesday evening. Mr. Bert Shobbrook, Ken Vodden and Frank Ellerby visited on Sunday with Mr. Leonard Vodden and Robbie in Paris. Card parties to start January 3 The W.I. meeting was held on Wednesday, December 11 at 8 p.m, with Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. President Mrs. Harry Tebbutt read, "some words dealing with christmas." Roll call,was answer- ed by naming your birthday flower. The minutes of the last meeting were read and tinancial report given. Mrs. Tom Duizer reported that material has been purchased for the hall curtains. Pretraining classes are to be held in January at Agriculture rooms, Clinton. Anymore interested in this course, "Tailoring to make wool jackets" to be held in April are to contact Mrs. Tebbutt or Mrs. Taylor. A thank you note from Bert Shobbrook for card was received. Program of Christmas carols with Mrs. T. Allen at piano was held, Mrs. L. Pipe gave a very interesting report of the 60th W.I. area convention held in Stratford. The theme was nutrition, "you are what you eat" and physical fitness. Resolutions voted were no staples on food packages and dates on thawed meats. There will be new by-laws to be put in Handbook. The finance committee is to take care of shut-ins boxes. Card parties will be continued by - weekly beginning January 3 at 8:30 p.m. In charge will be Mrs. Personals Mr. Jim Neilans returned to his home on Monday December 16. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee held christmas for their family on Sunday. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Mary Gall of Stouffville; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mustard, Kitchener; and Mr. and Mrs. David Lee and Jason of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Allen held their annual christmas party entertaining their employees at the Candelight Inn, Goderich on Saturday night with 33 present. The Wheel and Dealers Dancers and guests from Howick and Lucknow held a pot luck dinner Christmas Party with 60 present in Hullett Central School. E. Wood, Mrs. H. Snell, Mrs. B. Burns and Mrs, M. Taylor. Mrs. McGregor, convenor of crafts at Huronview. She had on display articles made of left over materials. Nothing goes to waste. These articles are for sale. Mrs, Ted Fothergill thanked her for the interesting display and telling us of their work raid presented her with a gift. Collection was received. The meeting closed with Queen and W.I. Grace. A christmas lunch was served by Mrs, T. Allen, Mrs. A. Duizer and Mrs. L. Pipe. LET US MAKE YOUR OLD FURNITURE BETTER THAN NEW! 1nuaauuit i .-For a free estimate and a look at oar newest samples of materials —CALL CLARK UPHOLSTERY "Put Your Upholstering Ph. 623.4272 R. Cook, Prop. 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Auburn and .area personals Mr, and Mrs, Alvin Daer, Andrea, Michael and Larry visited last weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daer. Mr. and Mrs, Gary De Veau of Holmes'vilie have purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Maas. The Auburn Recreational Committee report that the sum of $1466.00 has been collected up to date, It is hoped that the goal of $1500.00 will be raised by the end of the year. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Young- blut, Susan, Bruce and Kristen of Toronto were recent visitors with his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Munro. Mr, Stanley Ball is a patient in Clinton General hospital where he underwent surgery, we wish him a Speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Gerritt Belmers.--photo by Eleanor Bradnock. Couple honoured on 40th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gerritt Beimers of Auburn were honoured last Friday evening on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Machan and family of Hamilton Street, Blyth. After dinner over 20 friends and neighbours in Auburn and in East Wawanosh surprised Mr. and Mrs. Beimers, Mr. Reg Shultz congratulated the couple and a ruby glass bowl containing an arrangement of ruby shade carnations and baby mums, a crystal cake plate and other gifts were presented to them. Both Mr. and Mrs. Beimers thanked their friends for the gifts and the evening planned for them. Mr. and Mrs. Beimers have lived in Auburn for six years since they retired from farming in East Wawanosh, Prior to that, they had lived at Kirkton, dairy farming and also worked in the cement plant at St. Marys, They both are members of the Christian reform church at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Beimers. lived at St. Jacobi Parochi and were married at St. Anna Parochie, Holland and came to Canada, Paril 1949. He farmed cash crops and sold coal and stove oil. Gerry enoys gardening, carpentry, raises monkeys and several doves, Mrs, Beiniers enjoys knitting, reading and flowers. Many cards and flowers as well as other gifts were received to mark the. occasion, Mrs. Machan and her daughter June served a delicious lunch and anniversary cake. W.M.S. holds Christmas meeting The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society held its Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Frances Clark. The president, Mrs, Wilfred Sanderson gave the call to worship and welcomed the guests and members. The hymn -Hail to the Lord's Anointed was followed by a candlelighting service led by Mrs, Roy Daer. She was assisted by Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Miss Minnie Wagner and Mrs. John Hallam. A reading -There was no room for them in the Inn was given by Mrs. Frank Raithby, Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock sang the solo -Dear Little Stranger accomp- anied by Mrs, Donald Haines, The guest speaker, Mrs. Oliver • Anderson an inspiring Christmas message on the theme -It is His . Day based on Isaiah 9: 6 and 7 verses. Readers were Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs, Beth Lans- ing, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs. William Berry. Mrs, Bradnock thanked Mrs, Anderson and on behalf of the Society presented her with a' gift. A short business meeting followed. Miss Minnie Wagner read the minutes and Mrs, Frances Clark gave the financial statement showing' that the Auburn group had met their allocation for Missions. Plans were made for the next meeting to be held on January 15th and it was announced that the annual meeting of Huron Presbyterial would be held on January 8 at Seaforth. After the hymn, It came u11on the Midnight Clear and the benediction a Christmas lunch was served by Mrs. Frances Clark assisted by Members of the W.M.S. Small auction held at A.C.W. meeting The December meeting of the Anglican Church Women of St. Mark's Church Auburn was held last week at the home of Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The Hostess opened the meeting with the carol -0 Little Town of Bethlehem. Mrs. Donald Cartwright gave the scripture lesson from the gospel of St. Luke. Mrs, Elmer Trommer read an article on Christmas Legends. Mrs. Celia Taylor gave the topic -Christmas in Australia. A second carol, The first Nowell was sung. The Bible Study led by Rev. Fred Carson was taken from St, John's Gospel and a very interesting discussion ensued. The president, Mrs. Taylor presided for the business. The minutes were read by Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, and adopt- ed. The treasurer's report was give by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The Travelling Apron, received a penny for each letter in "Christ- mas Blessings." The roll call was answered by naming a person in the nativity of our Lord. Rev. Fred Carson closed the meeting with prayer. Various suggestions were mentioned re- garding the future times for the services on Sundays in order to meet with the busy schedule of the minister, but these were left in abeyance. A small auction was held by Mrs, Elmer Trommer. A delight- ful lunch vas served by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and thoroughly enjoyed, Corrections -I am sorry I omitt- ed in the late Mrs. Edith Vincent obituary that she was survived also by two stepsons and four stepdaughters. Mrs. Arnold Craig is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Harry Arthur spent a couple of days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Keller at Dublin. Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Robert- son of Meaford visited last Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Elva Straughan and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin who were here from Wingham. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Dorothy Grange is a patient in Alexander General and Marine hospital, Godcrich being a victim of coal gas poisoning. Miss Carol Rueger of RR 2, Clinton spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Donald Cart - wright, . Mr.: Cartwright, David, Derrick and' Lorie. Mr. and Mrs. Lothar Shedlar, Michael and Lynda of Kitchener visited last Saturday with Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock and other friends in the village. SEASON'S GREETINGS BE A t+ OtAOD DONOR • HURON DEAD STOCK REMOVAL CLINTON We pick up all farm stock free of charge. Three trucks. for fast, efficient service. Seven days a week - 24 hours a day. CALL 482-9811 Call us first, you won't have to call 'anyone else. •............... Due to decreases in meat prices we are unable to accept any collect calls as of December 16, 1974. We are sorry if this is an inconvenience to you but in order to enable us to continue to serve you as we have in the past we must cut our operating expenses. Brighten your Christmas with lights from Sparling's 677? Sparling's Hardware Blyth, Ont. 523-4246 PG. 16. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. WALTON NEWS Burr I1.1 editor: MISS. ALLAN M((:AI_I. U.C.W. enjo smorgasbord The Christmas meeting was held in the church basement on Wednesday evening, when 37 members sat down to a smorgas- bord meal at seven o'clock. Following this a devotional period was held with Mrs. A. McCall reading a poem, "Christ- mas is." The carols, Silent Night, While Shepherds Watched their flocks and 0 Come all ye Faithful were sung accompanied by Mrs. W. C. Hackwell at the piano. Mrs. Walter Bewley read the scripture from Isaiah and the "Christmas Story" followed by a Mission Band meets The December meeting of the Mission Band was held Sunday morning in the basement of Duff's United Church with 36 children in attendance. Brian McGavin gave the Call to Worship. A Christmas reading was given by Blaine Hackwell. A Christmas Carol, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" was sung accomp- anied by Cheryl Fraser at the piano. The Christmas Scripture was read by the boys class, including Ron Godkin, Neil McGavin, John Huether, Peter Bennett and Steven Huether, followed by Gary Godkin leading in prayer. Secretary's report was given. Nanci Bennett gave the treasurer's report, then took up the collection and gathered the mite boxes, and was dedicated by Brian McGavin. Jeanne McDonald read a Christmas poem. A suitable Christmas film. "The Littlest Candle that melted," was shown followed by a musical chorus by the pre- school class. The Tyro class gave a skit then the Explorers presented a skit, "Christmas in other Lands." This was followed by singing, "Song of Joy". Teachers, Margaret Bennett, Doreen Hackwell, Marie McGavin and Dorothy Sholdice took the attendance in classes and gave out their papers. They returned to their scats and closed the meeting with a sing -song. Special service held Advent 111 Service was held Sunday morning at Duff's United Church when Rev. D. Docken spoke on his Sermon, "The Kings of Christmas." The choir Anthem was "0 Little Town of Bethlehem." A Christmas Tree and Poin- settias were placed in front of the church for this holiday season, At a recent session meeting it was decided that a Christmas Eve Service would be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ys poem "A Child is born." Mrs.A, McCall gave a Christmas Prayer, The hymns, Joy to the World and Good Christian Men Rejoice were sung. A poem, "Comedy of Cards" was given by Mrs. A. McCall. Mrs. Bewley announced that the general meeting of the U.C.W. would be held on Friday, January 3 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Harold Bolger contest leader of the losing side who prepared the evening thanked everyone for their help and Mrs. Mac Sholdice replied with their thanks on behalf of the winning side, It was voted the copper contest leaders for next year would be Carol Collins and Olga Smith. Contests were now enjoyed convened by Mrs. H. Traviss, Mrs, Ron Bennett, Mrs. S. Humphries, Mrs. G. Watson and Mrs. A. Searle. Santa arrived and distributed gifts which caused much excitement. Boxes of treats were sent to shut-ins for Christmas. 17th and Boundary Unit meets with 10 present Mrs. Jan Van Vliet Sr. was hostess for their unit meeting al her home on Thursday afternoon December 5. Mrs. Harvey Craig opened the meeting with a poen, Christmas Wish, then read the scripture from Good news to Modern Men, Prayer was given by Mrs. Helen Williamson followed by a poem, "Christmas Melody" and a reading, "Yuletide Christmas Auburn Explorers meet The Auburn Explorers of Knox United Church, Auburn met for their annual Christmas party in the Sunday school room of the church and were led by the leaders, Misses Brenda Ball and Susan Thompson. Janice Daer opened the meet- ing with the Explorer Prayer, Purpose and motto then all sang This is My Father's World. The presentation of stars took place: The first red star was given for repeating the purpose, prayer, motto and This is my Father's world and the following were presented: Monica Hebert, Sharon Gloushcr, Marjorie Siert- sema and Lori Cartwright. The second year blue star girls repeated the Beatitudes and the 23rd Psalm. Joanne Slater, Wendy Powell, Janice Daer, Carol Seers and Marilyn Archam- bault all received their first blue star. The third year, first gold stars were presented for 85 percent church attendance and these went to Vickey Powell, Anita Hallam, Patti McDowell, Nancy Verbeek, Tracy Machan, Debbie Cunningham and Lynda Cunningham. Gifts were handed out and lunch was served, WE'RE PLAYING 40 WITH THESE CbrisimasfoodValues FROZEN TURKEYS 18.26# 65c LB. FROZEN TURKEYS BURNS FULLY COOKED DINNER HAMS $1.59 LB. 8.18# '69c L B . BURNS "GOLDEN GARLIC" POLISH SAUSAGE CANADA PACKERS DEVON SIDE BACON CANADA PACKERS FRESH BULK MINCE MEAT SCHNEIDERS PEAMEAh BACK BACON $1.49 LB. FRESH TURKEYS *DUCKS* GEESE•HAMS•COTTAGE ROLLS PEAN UTS• M IXED NUTS• GRAPES [RED & GREEN]. TANGARINES•FRESH VEGETABLES ETC. 89c L B . $1.39 LB. 79c LB. spread around the Globe." Several of the most familiar Christmas Carols were sung. Mrs. Helen Williamson closed the devotional period with prayer, Mrs, Martin Baan conducted the business. The minutes were approved as read by Mrs. Harold McCallum. Ten members answer- ed the roll call. The collection was received and dedicated. The financial reports were given by Auburn U.0 present skit The United Church Women of Knox United Church held their annual Christmas meeting with Mrs. Maurice Bean leading and Mrs. Norman Wightman at the piano. Mrs, Bean's theme was a Christian Woman's Christmas. Several Carols were sung inter- spersed with • Bible passages referring to the Christmas season. A skit on Preparing for Christmas was done by Mrs. Donald Haines, Mrs. Gordon Gross, Mrs. Norman McDowell and Mrs. Peter Verbeek. The president Mrs. Gerald McDowell welcomed all to the meeting and thanked all who had taken part. Mrs. Garnet Potter gave a reading "A Christmas Prayer." The offering was re- ceived by Mrs. Jack Armstrong and Mrs. Beth Lansing and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. Bean. After the benediction, Mrs. BLYTH MEAT MARKET BLYTH 523-4551 DON SCRIMGEOUR, PROP. Mrs, C, Ritchie and Mrs. Van Vliet. The secretary is to give the year's report at the January general meeting. Mrs. C. Ritchie will be host for the next monthly unit meeting, Lunch was served by Mrs. Helen Williamson and Mrs, H. Craig during the social period. W. Garnet Potter pronounced the Grace and lunch was served. The meeting was in charge of the Executive. Thanks was expressed by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt of St. Mark's A.C.W, Mrs, Wilfred Sanderson of Presbyterian W.M.S and Mrs. Lloyd Barth for the Westfield group. USE CHRISTMAS SEALS 1975 Ford F100, pick-up 1975 Montego, 4 door 3-1974 Pontiac Astre, 2 door 1974 Chev. Impala, 2 door, hardtop 2-1974 Nova, 4 door, 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes 1974 Matador, 4 door. 1974 Pontiac Le Mans, 4 door. 1974 Buick Century Luxus, 4 door. 2-1974 Buick Century, 4 door 1973 Dodge Dart 1973 Dart Sports Coupe 1972 Meteor Montcalm, 4 door, hardtop. 1972 Galaxy 500, 2 door, hardtop. 1971 Pontiac, 4 ddor, hardtop 1971 Ford Window Van 1971 Torino 500, 2 door, hardtop 1970 Chev Impala, 4 door, hardtop 1969 Ford Van, 6 cylinder 1969 Oldsmobile, 4 door, sedan 1968 Road Runner, 2 door, hardtop. 1/2 ton truck toppers in stock. New 1975 Polaris Snowmobiles on display. Also several good used snow- mobiles on hand. Hamm's Car Sales. Ltd. Phone 5239581 Blyth, On!. Bill Smiley BY BILL SMILEY IN THE so-called good old days, a great many who are now middle-aged men were in the newspaper business. That is, they had a paper route and made a bit of spending money, even in the depression years. I was closely associated with a paper route myself, although 1 didn't exactly have one. My kid brother did. I was sort of his business manager or financial adviser. Every Saturday night, after he'd made his weekly collections, 1 would inveigle him into the bathroom, lock the door so nobody could hear, and give him some sound business advice, I'd remind him that he was too fond of candy and pop and other tooth -rotting confections, that he had no willpower, and that he'd only squander his hard-earned fifty cents if he didn't invest at least part of it every week. He didn't know much about investments and wanted to put some of his money into a piggy bank. I'd tell him severely that that was no way to make his money grow. He should give it to me and watch the interest pile up. He'd bawl a bit, but then he'd come around after a bit of arm -twisting, and see the point. The point was that I was stronger than he was. 1'd always let him keep part of it, maybe twenty cents, I'd take the other thirty cents and invest it. I invested it in the Saturday night movie, a bottle of pop and a chocolate bar. It was a wise investment and paid good divi- dends. The many movies 1 thus enjoyed enriched my experience of the human condition, enlarged my vocabulary, and added to my personal pleasure in life, It took him about two years to catch on, two of the best years of my life, There was, of course, a confrontation. He swore 1 had conned him out of at least sity dollars, I scoffed at this and told him it was only about fourteen. But the little devil had been keeping his books. Last time I saw him, in Germany last spring, he informed me that with compound interest, I now owed him $44,000 and if I didn't come up with it, he'd be interested in taking it out of my hide. I am still an inch taller than he, but he out -weighs me by forty pounds. So we compromised. I told him that if he paid all my expenses on my trip, 1'd dig up the money somehow. He did. And thank goodness I haven't seen hint since. All this has been brought to mind by a recent development in the delivery of daily newspapers. It is just another sign of our affluent age, when even the kids have so much money they don't have to work. For years, I've taken two daily newspapers, morning and even- ing. They take opposite political stands, and both are so warped that if I take a stand in the middle of their polarized points of view, 1 ani right in the temperate zone, which I prefer. At any rate, it seems that these An appeal to parents titans of the press cannot, simply can not, secure young carrier girls or boys to peddle their papers. The morning paper has simply given up. No delivery. The evening paper has hired indepen- dent agents "operating their own vehicles." This means guys who drive around in their own cars and hurl the paper out the car window. in the general direction of your house. In the good old days of about six weeks ago, I felt a little tingle of warmth when the door -bell rang. "Ah, the paper boy," I would remark wittily. And it was. The boy, or sometimes girl., was faithful and loyal, even in the foulest weather. 1 knew the country was going to hell in a hearse, but 1 felt that this was one hummock of decency and virtue in a morass of miseries. Now I feel a very strong tingle, not of warmth, but of rage, a paper -delivery time. It is my custom when I arrive home after a hard day on the assembly line at the pupil -factory, to take off my jacket and my shoes, and take on a cold beer before proceeding to peruse my paper. This entire routine has been spoiled, not to say desecrated, by the new delivery method, I still go through the first parts of the procedure, but the beer tastes flat as 1 stew around, waiting for the paper. It arrives any time between four and seven. That means I have put back on my THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. PG. 17. shoes and gone out in my shirt -sleeves in the winter wind to search around in the snow for my paper as many as four times. This is not conducive to lowering a man's blood pressure. At least they put the things in a plastic bag. But this is covered in three minutes when it's snowing, which it always seems to be when 1 go out to look for my paper. To add insult to injury, I receive a letter from the circulation department of the big, fat, rich, lousy newspaper telling me that the price is going up and that "We feel this is a reasonable price to pay for dependable delivery to your driveway six days a week," Well, let me just say to the circulation department manager that I don't want the paper delivered to my driveway, but to my house, My car can't read, And let me add that the service is not dependable, in its present condition. And let me further add that if you can't do better than that, 1 will shortly tell you what you can do with your newspaper. Sideways. This is a direct appeal to all parents. Please cut off your children's allowances, so that at least some of them will be available to peddle papers in the old way. This is a cry from the heart. Civilization is sinking. Must this last vestige of normalcy go down with it? MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee (10 EXTRA( 1 LB. BAG GREEN GIANT STUART HOUSE $1.15 Foil Wrap SUNLIGHT LIQUID Corn Niblets 3-120Z.TINS $1.00 Detergent E.D. SMITH OCEAN SPRAY 18" PKG. 77c 2.32 OZ. BOTTLES $1.39 Garden Cocktail 28 OZ. JAR 39c Cranberrys RICK'S SWEET LEWIS Mixed Pickles 32 OZ. JAR 79c Dinner Rolis CLUB HOUSE LEWIS Pimento Olives 12 OZ. JAR 73c JELLO JeIIy Powders 3 OZ. PKG. 21c CARNATION Coffee Mate 11 OZ. JAR 99c 2.4 OZ. PKGS. Dream Whip $1.19 KRAFT Squeez-A-S nack Cheese 8 OZ. PKG. 59c Tomatoes Mincemeat Tarts WESTON'S BROWN & SERVE Rolls OCEAN SPRAY FRESH Cranberrys SUNKIST Oranges FRESH KRAFT 8 OZ. PKG. Philadelphia Cheese file CANNED PEPSI, GRAPE, M. DEW, G. Pop These prices good from Dec. 19 to Dec. 31 14 OZ. TIN 45c PKG. 49c PKG. 2 DOZ. 69c 89c PKG. 39c .� „> 69c 35c LB. ALE CASE $4.45 fi reetinos 410, Each passing year brings a deeper appreciation of the pleasant associations and loyal friendships acquired in the course of business. At this holiday time it seems most appropriate to express our thanks and extend Season's Greetings. May the Wonting year bring Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity to you and your loved ones. BORDEN, JEAN & STAFF. C i ON' SUPERIOR F000 MARKET Phone 523-4421 We Deliver t t r r t r t .- f;• •4 PG. 18. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. +4k!tfi:1 ::04 72ie7»e/. %oi t +>� ':SM.;., ....�:xilYeM1%•X<..,;•,,:.,. y�•,.,y:.. ..,...�,«`:jii a h!�t?WitKY4>: M.1!41iis�•:;> • :biter Classified Rates Effective June 26, 1974 WORD COUNT Charges are based on the number of words, Sets of numerals as for serial numbers, street numbers, phone numbers or prices count as one word per set. Words joined by hyphens count as separate words, SEMI -DISPLAY 5 cents per word, minimum charge of $1.25. Box numbers to this office will be charged 50 cents per insertion. Births, marriages, engagements, deaths are free of charge. DISPLAY $1.40 per column inch, after 10 consecutive insertions with no charges. $1.00 per column inch. 25c DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT ON OR BEFORE MONDAY NOON OF WEEK FOLLOWING FINAL INSERTION Deadline for classified ads is Tuesday noon PHONE 523-9646 For Sale POTATOES, ONIONS AND CAB- bage. Call Tony Martens, Credit- on 234-6488. 47-4 MUSCOVY DUCKS AND heavy roosters. 523-9586. 49-3 1973 POLARIS SNOWMOBILE 20 h,p. 250 c.c. Excellent condition, Apply Bruce Barrie 523-4361. 49-2p A LARGE VARNISHED PUPIL'S school desk. Phone 523-9578.50.1 USED LUMBER. MAINLY 2 x 6 from Blyth Memorial Hall. Phone Venture Construction 357-2583, Wingham, 50-1 11111111 DE[Hi TOWERS BOOK YOUR AERIAL AND TOWER REQUIREMENTS NOW! DON'T WAIT!!! [FREE, ESTIMATESI 19/0ii NADIOmdTV SALES i&SENVICE QUIIN STREET. SLYTH Piet 525.9640 Found BICYCLE, FOR MORE IN MORE information, 523-4523. 50 -Ip Wanted TEEN AGE BOY AVAILABLE odd jobs evenings and weekends, Teenage girl availabel for baby sitting. Phone 523-9682 evenings, 50-11) DEPENDABLE MAN WHO CAN WORK WITHOUT SUPER- VISION, Earn $14,000 in a year plus bonus. Contact customers in Blyth arca. Limited Auto travel, We train. Air Mail G.D. Dick, Pres., Southwestern Petroleum, P.O. Box 789, Ft, Worth, Tx. 50-1 Notice MORRIS TOWNSHIP WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. During the holiday season will be closed Christmas day and Ncw Year's day. And open December 28 and January 4 at the usual time. 50-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS KEITH WEBSTER ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of the above-mentioned, late of the Village of Blyth, in the County of Huron, Retired Farmer, who died on October 20th, 1974, arc required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 21st day of December, 1974. After that date the Executrix will proceed to distribute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which she shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario this 28th day of November, A.D. 1974, CRAWFORD MILL & DAVIES WINGHAM, Ontario Solicitors for the Executrix. 48-3 STREET NUMBERS Any resident of Blyth wishing to know the street number of his or her residence or business can get the same by visiting the Clerk -Treasurer's office. L.B. WALSH Clerk Treasurer, Village of Blyth. Birth MEDD. Dave and Sharon are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Tammie Dawn on December 7, 1974 at Wingham Hospital, a sister for Kim, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII BROADLOOM In Memoriam 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 for every room in the home. "Quality you can trust" From BALL & MUTCH FURNITURE LIMITED Phone 482.9505, Clinton 01111011111111111111111111111111111101101110010111111111011101 GLAZIER. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, Evelyn Glazier who was taken away December 21, 1970. Wonderful memories woven in gold, This is a picture I tenderly hold. Deep in my heart a memory is kept To love, to cherish, to never forget. -Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by daughter Thelma, Jim and Frank. • 50.1h !�1lt�A fli3tli:::ui Card of Thanks GEORGE. We would like to thank all the nurses for their care and consideration while we were patients in Wingham and District Hospital. Also many thanks to friends and neighbours who sent cards and gifts. With special thanks to Dr. Wilkins, Dr, Ping and Dro Bozyk.-Mr, and Mrs. William George, 50 -Ip HESSELWOOD. I would like to express my sincere thanks to my relatives and friends for their visits, cards and gifts while I was a patient in Clinton hospital and since returning home. Very special thanks to Dr. Street, Dr. Lambert and nurses on the first floor. It was all very much appreciated. -Wendy Hessclwood. 50 -Ip HUNK ING.The family of the late Henry R. Flunking wishes to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expres- sions of sympathy, floral tributes and memorial donations in the loss of a dear husband and father•. Special thanks to Rev, Stanley McDona1d and the Arthur Funeral Home. 50- 1 p MEDD. A sincere thank you to our relatives, friends and neigh- bours for their visits, cards flowers and gifts while we were patients in Wingham Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Wilkins, Dr. Ping and nursing staff on 2nd floor. -Sharon and Tammie Medd. 50-1 MCLEAN. The family of the late Donald McLean wish to thank their friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy and flowers and donations. Special thanks to ladies who sent baking and helped in the home. -lona and fancily. 50 -Ip TAYLOR. We sincerely thank our neighbours who welcomed us in our new home last Friday evening. -Verna and Everett 50-lp WRIGHT. I would like to thank everyone for cards, gifts and visits, while I was a patient in Clinton hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Street, Dr, Newland, Dr. Flowers, nurses and staff on first floor. -Emerson Wright. 50-1p At Your Service TREES CUT AND REMOVED pruning, trimming or general wood cutting. Prompt service, Fully insured. Call Huron Tree Service. 523-9439 49-2 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE All work guaranteed. Twenty years experience. Phone Louis. Blake, RR 2, Brussels, 887-6800. 27-tfn CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing re- pairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. tfn ************ ART'S LANDSCAPING And NURSERY 166 BENNETT ST. E., GODERICH PHONE 524-9126 Complete landscaping service. and stipplies OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK yAm Ttif RfS f J.:•S.-7:TS.:S::a: :::: Ydw wN�IM��11N At Your Service BERG Sales - Service Installation • Barn Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Stabling FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives 11,11. 2, BLYTH Phone Brussels 887-9024 Real Estate Real Estate 82 Albert Street Clinton Phone: 482-9371 MASON BAILEY BROKER/MANAGER 1'/: Storey Frame J. M. Sided home in Londesboro, 3 bedrooms with forced air oil heat. ***** 1 Floor Brick home in Blyth, 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, Oil Furnace, ***** Stone Flag, 3 bedroom home in Clinton on large lot equipped utility room and surprising extra included in price. ***** 8 Room home in Blyth with attached garage on 1 acre lot. Forced Air oil heat. ***** FOOD FOR THOUGHT The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without it. monmon Christmas Greetings We would like to wish all our friends and neighbours a Merry Christmas and 0 Happy Ncw Year. -Mr. and Mrs. David George 50.1p 10 tables in play at Blyth euchre Ten tables were in play at the weekly Blyth Euchre party. High lady for the evening was Mrs. Marks. High man was Ted Flunking. Low lady was Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, Low titan was Mr. 13uchlow. Mrs. McNichol had Ole most lone hands for the ladies and Bert Shobbrook look a similar prize for the men. The special prize went 10 Pearl Timmer. There will be another euchre party on December 23. Blyth bowlers start new series The Clinton -Blyth ladies Bowl- ing league wound up the first half of its season with Hoggies Hippies taking the top spot. The new series started last week with Evil Knicvels taking the lead followed by Pin Picker with 6, Della's Slaves, 6; Hoggics Hippies, 6; Daffy Dolls, 4;_ Crown Jeweils, 4; Striking Streakers, 4 and Try Hards, 3. Joyce Taylor scored high single with 299 points. Yvonne Young- blut had the high triple with 705. Mary Davey had the best average with 218. BLYTH DAIRY There will be no milk deliveryon December 25 and December 26. NOTICE Residents of Blythand the Township of Hullett The dump will be closed on: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1974 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, .1975. L.B. Walsh, Clare Vincent, Clerk. Clerk. Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell of Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McDowell and family of Westfield were visitors at the COMING EVENTS NEW BINGO, CLINTON LEGION HALL, 8:30 p.m. December 19. Admission, $1,00 each, Three Share -the -Wealth games. One jackpot for $190 in 58 calls or less or guaranteed $25 consolation. One call and $10 added weekly if not won. tfn NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE IN Auburn Community Memorial Hall. Good music, hats, horns and smorgasbord at midnight. $6,00 per couple, Order tickets in advance, Phone 526-7294 or any member of Hall Board, 50-2 area personal Blyth Lions Bingo SATURDAY NIGHT 8:30 p.m. Blyth Memorial Hall JACKPOT $150 IN 60 CALLS SHARE-THE•WEALTH AND REGULAR GAMES CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CASH BINGO Legion Hall, Seaforth FRIDAY, DEC. 20 Three $50 Games $150 JACKPOT TO GO! Admission- $1.00 Exna Canis 25c olr 7 for $1.00 (CHILDREN UNDER 16 NOT PERMITTED) —Proceeds for Welfare Work— Auspices Seaforth Branch 156, Royol Canadian Legion, Seaforth • • • LYCEUM THEATRE WING,IAM ONIAPIO PIIONI 15/ Its 10 • • 0 • WED, 18, THURS. 19, FRI, 20, SAT. 21 • • DAILY AT 7:00 AND 9:00 P.M, . • "r' ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ,; i • Most ceps ploy U by the book•., • • • 1, Newma wrote bb swat • a GEORGE • • +, PEPPARD • • �� r Ire IA lit. I I , 7 flfl 1117A111 • • • E9EWAN'S-LAW= - • X ONE DAY ONLYI SUNDAY, DEC. 22ND • COMPLETE SHOW AT 7:30 P.M. O. • 4 ,'' You U" t a Iorcism • •of 8izarro Satanic Possession! • •• ' •• • •r r •_ TITHE 0 eel,. ! OUCHABLES" • ~ 1 ADMITTANCE • • .(� yWRNMI01 1 5 T R 1 C T 1 D• ♦ tti :441tIn R placer • "k"."" II NAM a*010t CMM M Nlaen, M ion ••••••••••••••••••4• • THEATRE CLOSED MON. & TUES, 23 & 24 1 .•••••••.••••••••••• • , STARTS WED., DEC, 25th 7 & 9 P.M, • • WRIST1 1 ... • 41 • . 4• 111 1 ••••••••••••••00.00 home of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Campbell on Friday evening. THE SEXORCIST !� annus uu mans of THE DEMONS' 11/ COLOR Mr. and Mrs. Morley Johnston of Auburn and Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Campbell of Westfield visited with Mr. and Mrs. news Howard Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell and Mr. Harold Campbell on evening recently. Congratulations to Mrs. Stewart Ament who will celebrate her birthday on December 25. Blyth Christian Reformed Church CHRISTMAS, 1974 Worship Service -10 a.m. Scripture Reading: Luke 2, 8-20 Sermon: "Angels in the Morning Come for Communal Praise and Worship ARENA SCHEDULE Dec. 19 20 21 22 23 4-5 7-8 8-9 9-11 7-8:30 8:30-10 a.m. 2-4 4:30-6 7-8 8-9 9-11 2.4 10-12 5-6:30 7-8:30 8:30-10 10-11 Broomball Blyth Girls Broomball Belgrave Girls Broomball Belgrave Intermediate Hockey Peewee Game ' Bantam Game Minor Sports Public Skating Atom Practice Junior Broomball Cadets Christian Reformed Public Skating Bantam Practice Peewee Exhibition Game Atom Game Midget Game Christian Reformed Church BLYTH INN HOTEL ON HIGHWAY 4 IN BLYTH COUNTRY & WESTERN AT ITS BEST!! THIS WEEK: • FRIDAY & SATURDAY LESPERANCE TRIO FINE FOOD GOOD TIMES .IS•II•SI••SS• GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR OUR NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL NOVELTIES, HATS ETC. SUPPLIED DINNER SERVED AT 1 A.M. HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR ALL $8.00 per couple Modern Square Dancing Classes For beginners will be held at HULLETT CENTRAL SCHOOL starting January6, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. ANYONE INTERESTED CONTACT: MR. CECIL ELLIOTT, 482.3621 ALSO: Organization Night for basketball, volleyball and ping-pong Januaryl5, 1975 HULLETT CENTRAL SCHOOL at 8:00 p.m. HULLETT RECREATION COMMITTEE LAURA SCOTT, SECRETARY, 523.4429 JI THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. PG, 19. Smile if you think you're in shape. Miss Julie Scott of Goderich visited this past week with her grandparents Mr, and Mrs. Jim Scott Sr. According to legend, the robin's breast is red because the bird once fanned his wings for a PDRTIC/PaCTI011 long time to warm the Christ Child in the manger, 41110:7 the CanjOdn Mrernenl for peru,na Llness Fit1Tess, In your heart you know it's right. St. Michael's Catholic Church CONFESSIONS: Dec. 20, Friday - Communal Penance Dec. 23, Monday - Confession MASS Dec. 24 - Clinton 12 midnight - Preceeded by Carols at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 28 - 9 a.m. - Blyth 11 a.m. - Clinton ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND 20AMOMONONOMA Christmas Carol and Candelight Service for the Community Blyth United Church Sunday, December 22, 8 p.m. SPECIAL MUSIC AND SINGING COLLECTION FOR THE HUNGRY IN BANGLADESH CHRISTMAS MESSAGE AND FELLOWSHIP SCRIPTURE READING: ISAIAH 9. 24 SERMON: "IN SEARCH OF A LORD" COME AND BRING A FRIEND. OMMAMORIVXM PARK 30 THE SQUARI 4.1811 GODERICH AIR CONDITIONED NUE. 11I., 111,•014. 11, 11, TO, 11 -PLUS- 1N1lIE86ST'w11111A�i1'Ifl • 6 Ws one noe:4901 kitanyone a••'4 • 111lTNrl 'iiittiosB. ;math. AnYoftA ti �t rtONSON CHARUS "MR. MAIESTYK WM Mhq. *MI IMIUI.INWlN? SAT., DEC. 21 MATINEE 1:30 . 0 GEORGE C. SCOTT BANKSHOT" and the iw®� AIUUig THREE DEARS • 0 oAa„ Upl. ALL NEW.• or woe t ,' `T"i�r„oF 0 SUN., MON.,s t Ir(. /� r ' DEC. 22, 23 �^ t 0.0 ®�„t 1 DANISH se ,Tre'' OAS I DELIGHTS)'''Ar”„ CLOSED DEC. 24, 25 THUR., FRI., SAT. DM 26, 27, 25 PLUS MATINEE SAT. OK. 28 SUN.. MON., TUES., 01C. it 30, 31 ADULT INTERTANIMINT RICHARD HARRIS • OMAR SHARIF. WID., THUR., PIU., IAT., JAN. I, 1, e, A Merry Christmas HAPPY NEW YEAR THERE'S/?:' (loci) BUG GOING MONO WALT DISNEY IMoo nods !� INDES46 nDuecaa , " SIVIAH BRONSON SWEAT ADULT IIY UIIN... ENTERTAINMENT uNII N.IUN PLUS JNL Mu.M DEATHWHEELERS PG. 20. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 18, 1974. Conclusions of Urban Development in Rural Areas study BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER The following are the conclusions found by Dr. Hadwen in his study into the attitudes of Huron residents concerning land use planning for the Urban Development in Rural Areas study: "Without repeating the detailed analysis contained the preceding' sections, it seems appropriate at this point to sum up some of ' the major findings of the study. "There are general agreements among all the types of respondents interviewed that agriculture must remain the principal use of rural land in Huron County because of the availability of good productive farmland in the area. The decision to protect agricultural land was thought by most to be one which municipal or possibly county government should make, though present county land use regulations, and government policies in general, were already perceived to be helpful. "Farmers, whether located primarily agricultural areas, in areas where towns and agriculture are adjacent, or in areas where agriculture and cottages are adjacent, are very receptive to the general notion of restrictions on the sale of farmland which limits it to agriculture or agriculture related use. They seem open to the possibility that housing for non - farmers, retired farmers, and even hired men might be tied to existing towns, villages and hamlets. "They oppose unrestricted development along highways and are unsympathetic to the hydro's need for rural property, but support the need for conservation of water and forestry resources. "Farmers differ markedly from towns- people and cottagers in the degree of their opposition to the sale of farmland to non -farmers, though they are prepared to see pockets of poor land, such as ravines, sold to such individuals. "A latent problem in rural land use planning was revealed by the conflicting value positions taken by many repsondents in this survey. There is general support for some form of protection for farmland, and for the ,notion that once such land is sold little can be done to control its use or resale; but on the other hand many people still balk at the thought that landowners might be faced by regulations telling them what they could and could not do with their property. "This conflict appeared, not so much in response to questions regarding specific land use issues, but when general attitude questions were asked, which suggests that planners should be aware of a contradic- tory emotional field underlying the apparent willingness of the public to entertain more in the way of land use regulations. "Cottagers may be typical of people coming to Huron County from elsewhere, in that they arc not so supportive of protection for farmland, but are willing to entertain restrictions on the use of land. They may want to be able to buy land, but appear to dislike the notion that the character of the surrounding countryside might change in a way unattractive to them. "When the whole issue of non -farmers moving into the countryside was explored farmers, wherever located, fixed the acceptable proportion of non-farm resi- dents in a rural arca at between five and ten percent but tended towards the lower figure. it is interesting that townspcoplc in Huron County would set this figure slightly higher, but still in the vicinity of ten percent. "Roth townspcoplc and cottagers doubted that non -farmers were very different kinds of people from farmers, nor were farmers much concerned on this point, though those close to towns or the lakeshore were more conscious of differences. "There were, however, several potential conflicts of interest mentioned, usually more often by farmers than by other respondents, such as the effect non - farmers can have on the price of land and the likelihood of their complaining about farm odours, (While farmers thought any kind of farming should be allowed within 3 miles of a town or !ii mile of the lakeshore highway, some of the townspeople and cottagcrs did wish hog and poultry operations farther away.) "Farmers near the lakeshore were concerned that an increase of non -farmers might create a traffic problem, while the townspeople and cottagcrs were even more conscious than the farmers that non - farmers trespassing with snowmobiles might create dissension. "This survey revealed a good deal of public interest in planning the future of Huron County, but little demand for more than moderate growth. Most respondents were anxious to see something like ten year plans developed for the towns and for the lakeshore, but only in the case of townspeople was this because their personal properly plans were thought to be affected. "'There was no general support for encouraging population growth, though a minority thought it desirable. There was a belief that more employment is needed, and that therefore industry should be assigned the second land use priority behind agriculture, though farriers in primarily agricultural areas and cottagcrs hacl mixed feelings about the latter. "County land use regulations arc presently in general are seen as discouraging, with townspeople the group most pessimistic in this area. Residential land use was also sten by most respondents as somewhat aided by county regulations but discouraged by govern- ment policies, "Only farmers living close to towns differed in their belief that existing policies have encouraged the residential use of rural land. This same group of farmers wished to see most forms of development, including industry, held within the present limits of their nearby towns, while townspeople were willing to see small industries located as far as ' mile out of town. "There was substantial agreement amongst, all those intcrvicw that county towns and villages should avoid enlarge- ment if that involves additions like trailer parks, which should instead be placed some distance away. "Recreational land use in the county was seen as well supported by country regulations and government policies but was assigned the lowest priority by most respondents, behind agriculture, industry and housing. However, farmers in predominantly agricultural areas and cottagers had very mixed opinions as to the importance of recreational land use, and farriers living near the lakcshore did appear as one group which felt new recreation areas should be added. "On the whole farriers near the lake sec growth along the shoreline as a healthy development, especially if it includes public beaches and access, while the cottagcrs by contrast dislike the prospect of additional cottages and a larger sunnier population, and prefer private beaches and access, Roth would prefer new cottages to follow the present pattern of strip rather than cluster development. "As a final comment, it may be said that the sample intcrvicw for this study demonstrated the existence of an informed body of public opinion where a variety of land use issues in Huron County are concerned, and indicated as well as reasonable willingness to consider the sort of added land use regulations which the future may require. 00410001001000:41' A-00:0.:00:400000:004-0000: :WOO:04:000 GIFTS THAT TRULY SAY.. Scarves SHAWLS * GIFT CERTIFICATES * FREE GIFT WRAPPING FOR MEN OPEN THURSDAY, DEC. 19; FRIDAY, 20; SATURDAY, 21; MONDAY, 23.9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. TUESDAY, DEC. 24.9 A.M. 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