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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1975-02-19, Page 1t� aJe.).69 Cm -p ev Huron trustees double their salaries BY ROSS HIAUGiI Members of the Huron County Board of Education gave themselves a pay raise Monday but members were divided on the amount of the increase. the S BLYTII, ONTARIO After considerable discussion, by a vote of nine to six the monthly trustee salary was set at $300. They previously received $150 per month, Under new Ontario legislation, the Huron Board with about 12,000 students under their jurisdiction could receive as much as $400 per month for each member. Goderich trustee Dorothy Wallace opened the discussion and opposed any increase for board members, She said the proposed increase was of extreme concern to her. "It will create a bad image with our ratepayers. The increase will make little .:dint on our 14 millions dollar budget but it's the image I'm concerned about," she added, Marian Zinn of Lucknow supported Mrs, Wallace saying "we'll get a lot of flack if we raise our pay too much." Mrs. Wallace continued "I don't think trustees should be paid. But there's enough politician in me that i will accept a compromise." She proposed an increase of $75 per month to $225. Trustee Clarence McDonald of Exeter commented "I have to support the ladies. I worked for nothing on the old board." To this Molly Kunder replied "It's a paying job as set out by the government. Vice-chairman Herb Trukheim said he was in favour of the pay raise due to a heavy workload. He added "Last Year attended more than 70 meetings, if that amount of work isn't worth $300 per month we shouldn't be trustees." Mrs, Wallace proposed the $225 increase but this was followed by an amendment from Cayley Hill of the eventual rise to $300. Trustee Charles Thoma of Brussels originally suggested a per diem pay arrangement saying "I like the idea of being paid for the work we do, I would like to see a flat $2,400 per year with an additional $50 for each extra meeting. Failing this my next closest compromise is a flat $300 per month." Board chairman Wilfred Shortreed will receive an additional allowance of one-third of his basic allowance as a board member. The Separate School representatives on the board Charles Rau will now receive the same salary as the other members. He was previously restricted by separate school regulations and received $100 per month. PRICE: 20 CENTS VOLUME 85 - NO. 08 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1975, Cinderella and her court Blyth Figure Skating Club presents its annual show Saturday night. left to right' Kim Craig, Debbie Craig, Sandra McClinchey, Cathy Rehearsing for a scene telling the story of Cinderella on Tuesday Lyon and Shelly Patterson. night were: Karen Durnin [standing) as Cinderella and [kneeling Auburn post office entered, little gained Police still had no results on Wednesday ,morning in an iivestigation into a break-in at the Auburn Post Office. The break-in took place some time over the weekend and was discovered on opening the office on Monday morning. A small safe and some filing cabinets were pried open, but the thieves got less than $S0 for their efforts. The break-in came one week after an unsuccessful attempt to break into the building. Postal service to Auburn residents was ut off on Monday morning while police and post office officials investigated. East Wawanosh sets $9140 recreation budget The East Wawanosh Recreation, Parks and Community Centre Board had its first budget approved at the February meeting of township council. The budget approved totalled $9140. A township grant of $300 was approved for the East and West Wawanosh township park at Donnybrook. Council approved $590.76 as its 50 per cent share in the cost of a new furnace for the Belgrave Community Centre. In other business, the council approved a grant of $50 to the Belgrave-Blyth-Brussels School Fair. A donation of $25 was given to the Ability fund. The $50 membership fee was approved for the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. Building permits were issued to James Taylor for an implement shed and Snell Feed and Supplies for three concrete silos. R.T. Orr of Orr Insurance Agency was present to review the township's insurance policies. The council moved to increase the township's liability policy to one million dollars at an additional cost of $17.52 per year. The Township tractor is to be insured for $10,000. Coverage for the office contents was set at $2,000 at a cost of $25,00. Reeve Simon Hallahan was appointed the township representative on the Huron County Farm Safety Council. Goodall and Campbell were appointed solicitors for the township for the coming year. The road superintendent was instructed to advertise for 15,000 cubic yards of crushed gravel. Tenders- are also to be called for the removal of the old township shed. Road accounts of $7,419.31 and general accounts of $2,050.87 were approved for payment. .Farm groups detail their problems to Members The Huron County Federation of Agriculture held their annual Members of Parliament meeting last Saturday in the Clinton Boardroom of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, The federal Member Robert (Bob) McKinley and both Members of the Ontario Legislature, Murray Gaunt and John Riddell were present to listen to and comment on concerns expressed by representatives and of the Federation and various farm commodity groups. Doug Fortune of Wingham chaired the meeting and stated in his opening remarks that farmers must learn to find answers to their problems themselves and their organiza- tions in co-operation with their local members and governments, The Huron Pork Producers through their president. Eric Moore of Goderich, pointed out that the Pork Board then should not be subject to the blanket criticism that has been leveled at marketing boards in the last halt' year. Another concern he expressed was the effect of strikes on innocent parties and he stressed that a solution to this widespread problem must be found. The Pork Producers, together with the Bean Producers, the Beef improvement Association and the Huron Power Plant Committee asked the members to do anything in their power to prevent the building of a power plant in Huron County as this would be detrimental to the growing of plants, particularly white beans, but to other crops as well, and that further development in the wake of the plant construction would crowd out livestock operations because of objections to the smell of such operations. Allan Walper of Grand Bend expressed concern about the continuously dropping of the water table. Some wells he said, that were free flowing -20 years ago now need a deep well pump. and he asked for research in this area, if for instance title drain water from the fields could be safely led back in to the wells. A lengthy discussion brought out that farmers themselves are much to blame for the lower water table as they easily succumb to the temptation to enlarge their farms by cutting down wood lots, which are excellent places for water collection. Warden Anson McKinley pointed out that Huron county has an excellent law which forbids the cutting and removing of woodlots of more than two acres and the cutting of trees with a circumference of more than 54 inches 18 inches above the base. Any violation of this law makes one liable to a hefty fine. The Bean Producers Marketing Board devoted their entire brief to the contemplated power plant in Huron county. They explained through their Chairman, Philip Durand of Zurich, that 54,000 acres of land are used for the production of white beans in Huron county with a total production in 1973 of 63 million pounds. With the building of a power plant this production will almost certainly be decimated, thereby depriving the world of an enormous amount of high protein food which can be stored for a considerable period of time. Both MPP's assured the meeting that they would do everything in their power to prevent the contemplated development. They also stated that there is a good possibility that this plant will be built in or near the Bruce Peninsula in stead of in Huron county. The problems of the beef producer presented by George Adams of Wroxeter and he wondered if more farming would go the way of the sugar beet industry and the consequences of not having our own sugar industry have been made painfully aware in the last few months. If a commodity disappears from Canadian production, all Canadian consumers will be at the mercy of exporters from other lands. The same commodity was discussed in a brief from Jake VanWonderen of Varna CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 PG. 1 THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. This 'n' That Of beavers Out of town sales for the upcoming production of Take A Beaver To Lunch have so far been heavier than those in town. With a week to go tickets will soon be getting scarce. Those wanting to attend should contact a ticket outlet soon, *** Among the order for tickets from out of town was one from a former resident in Toronto who enjoyed Dave Broadfoot's work so and banquets and beatings well she purchased tickets for people here in the village, *** The co -publishers were in Toronto for the weekend for the annual Ontario Weekly News- paper Convention. Anyone who's worried about inflation locally should take a look at things from a hotel room in Toronto. It makes one feel glad to get back home. Even though one of the publish- ers won a $5.00 Olympic silver coin in one of the door prizes, it still was an expensive affair. *** C.B,C, was busy at the convention filming a tidbit on the fact that various companies often pick up the tab for the banquets at such affairs. They were hinting, suppose, that companies like Imperial Oil and Ford Motor Company or the Ontario Govern- ment expected to get preferential treatment from the newspaper Four quackers Everything was just ducky as these four girls prepared for the Blyth Figure Skating Club's show on Saturday night. The little ducks were [left to right] Shivon Youngblut, Carla Hebert, Susie Walsh and Deannae Lyon. editors in return for the free meal. We saw the C.B.C. crew partakinu of one of the free meals though, and didn't hear any offer to pay for the meal. And there were about 10 people from the C.B.C. staff at a ringside scat. *** Actually we began to wonder if the free dinners worked the opposite way. At one dinner sponsored by the Ontario Govern- ment, for instance, at which Premier Davis was guest speaker, every table around us seemed to be served before we were. We began to wonder if someone down in Queen's Park had been reading The Standard's editorial page. Later, Ontario Hydro sponsor- ed a dinner. With more than 300 persons present, ours was the second last table served. We were really beginning to think there NOS some connection between getting supper and the editorials written in the past. .Anyway, rest assured a free meal isn't going to change the editorial opinions of The Standard. *** Aside from the win in the door prize, The Standard came away empty handed from the conven- tion this year. The annual awards judging found Huron county almost completely ignored. The only paper to win anything was a best sports page award to the Godcrich Signal Star. There was a general unhappi- ness (call it sour grapes if you will) about the judging among editors we spoke to, particularly BUSINESS DIRECTOY people from this part of the province where awards are usually plentiful. Our own feeling could probably be summed 01) in the point that the award for the best editorial of the year went to a paper that gave it to Eugene Whelan with both barrels over the egg question. You can guess how we felt about that. New wicket times announced Post Master William Riehl announced this week new wicket times for Blyth Post Office. From now on the wickets will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 5:311 p.m, on weekdays and 8 a.m. lo 12 noon on Saturdays. Former merchant celebrates anniversary Long•time Blyth businessman Moe Winberg and his wife Ida celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. During the afternoon tea was served between two and five p.m. to some 90 friends and relatives from such places as Brooklyn, New York; Flushing, Long Island, New York; Stratford, London, North Bay, Sarnia, Peterborough, Niagara Falls and Wingham. In the evening a dinner was held for members of the immediate family. 25252.2.9529L REID & PETERSONN Chartered Accountants 218 JOSEPHINE ST. WINGHAM ONTARIO TEL. 357.1522 Chiropractic Associates Health Centre Wingham, Ontario R. Bray, D.C. D. Lee, D.C. . Phone 357.1224 Find a runnmg mate. 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Farmers tell problems to Members CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 who wondered if governments couldn't do more to help beef men to become even more efficient, Some farmers in some areas are living on subsistence he claimed and he asked for government help so they can help themselves, Mason Bailey of Blyth explained the Land Use Policy of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, This is often quoted out of context he said, The OFA want's land preserved for food production, but on condition that the farmer can make 0 living off that land comparable with the rest of society who have the same investment and the sank managerial ability, Paul Steckle of Zurich, Chairman of the Huron County Safety Association, said that compulsory% roll bars on all new tractors would probably soon be introduced. The railroads are now experimenting with revolving lights 011 locomotives and arc applying reflecting devices on the side or railway freight cars on the recommenda- tion of the Safety Association. He warned further that anyone who hires labour is responsible to have the employee WALTON NEWS Bureau editor: .MRS. ALLAN McCALL 17th and Boundary Unit hold Feb. meeting Mrs. Jan Van Vlict Sr. opened her home for the unit meeting Wednesday afternoon, February 12th. There were 14 member's, two guests and two children present. Mrs. William Murray opened their meeting with the 'Thought for the Day. Mrs. Cliff Ritchie read the Scripture from 1st John, Chapter 4, verses 7-21, The hymn, "Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts," was sung, followed by a reading entitled "Quilting" by Mrs. Ritchie. The collections were received and dedicated. The hymn, "Love Divine, all Loves excelling closed the devotional period. The business was under the charge of Mrs. Martin Baan. Mrs. George Williamson read the minutes in the absence of Mrs. H. McCallum. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. C. Ritchie and Mrs. Van Vlict reported for the miscellaneous fund. Announcements were given out for conning events. Some of the members will help with the World Day of Prayer scrvicc. An upcoming shower was discussed and 0 Thank -you card was read from Mrs. Harold Smalldon. Mrs. James Smith of Brussels was guest speaker and chose as her Topic an enlightning story of Ruth from the Bible. Mrs. C. Ritchie closed the meeting with prayer and a social half hour followed with lunch served by Mrs. W. Murray, Mrs. C. Ritchie and the hostess. McKillop Unit discusses Metrification The McKillop Unit met for its February meeting on Wednesday afternoon in the basement of Duff's United Church with eight ladies present. • Mrs. Murray Dennis opened the• meeting with the Call to Worship and prayer. Mrs. John Burch read the scripture taken from St. Luke: 9. 51.92, followed by the meditation entitled, "Being Steadfast." The hymn, "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" was sung followed by prayer. The offering was received by . Mrs. Merton Hackwell and dedicated by Mrs. M. Dennis. Mrs. D. A. Docken was guest speaker and gave the Topic on "Metric". She stated we were showing our first commitment in lent by being present and ready to change by learning about the coming change. Mrs. Murray Dennis presided for the business. Minutes were Power tools and other machinery should be kept from children's hands, says the Indus- trial Accident Prevention Associa- tion. Such things arc power operated equipment, snow blowers, etc. can be extremely hazardous if they are used by inexperienced children who do not realize the potential danger in their use. Adults who are using pourer• equipment should never leave it unattended, even if you are only going to be away for a few minutes. A child could be seriously injured if he operated it while you were away, read by Mrs. Campbell Wey in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Glen McNichol. Thank you notes were received from the Children's Aid Society. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Merton Hackwell. World Day of Prayer Service on March 7th at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Raymond Lindsay, Monkton as guest speaker was announced. All are urged to attend. Huron -Perth Presbyterial annual meeting is on February 26th at 'Trinity United Church, Listowel. The meeting was closed with. prayer and the hostesses, Mrs.' Dave Watson, Mrs. G. McNichol, Mrs. W. J. Leaning and Mrs. Neil McGavin served a delicious. lunch. 12 tables at card party There were I2 tables in play at the progressive euchre on Friday night in the Walton Community Hall, Prize winner's were: high lady, Mrs. ,lames McDonald; low lady, Mrs. Stewart Humphries; high man, Harold Bolger; low man, Lawrence Ryan; brithday nearest .to Valentine's Day, ,tins Smith. Box of groceries as 0 door prize was won by Mrs. Gordon Murray. The hostesses were: Mrs, Don Achilles, Mrs, Ray Hucther and Mrs. George McCall. Another euchre will be held on February 28. covered with Work mcns Conipensation. If he doesn't he can be held responsible if an accident occurs. He suggested that to the MP's that farriers be more aware of the Workmen's Conipensation through the Tax Offices and accounting departments. Too many accidents take place on the farm he said, and sooner or later the agricultural industry will be required to operate under the Farni Safety Act with regard to safety equipment, which will mean regular inspection of such devices. Maurice Bean of Auburn concluded the MP meeting with a brief on the salary increase to be asked for federal Members of Parliament. He quoted a Blyth Council;- man as saying in discussing councilnten"s salaries: "'I'hc salary should be high enough so that good candidates won't be frightened off, but not so high as to attract people just for the money." Mr. McKinley replied that provincial members in Ontario and Quebec have a Walton personals Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Phillips have returned to their home at Sundre, Alberta following a visit with Mr. and Mrs. 13i11 Coutts and other relatives in the community. Mrs. James W. Daley .ol' Blenheim spent the weekend at the Manse with Rev. D. and Mrs. Docker and family. Visitors on Saturday at the home of Mr. and -Mrs. Bill Coutts were Mr. and Mrs. James Cameron of Sarnia and Miss Connie Coutts and Tini Steele of Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hack - well, Pam, Patricia and Dean visited last Friday with Mr, and Mrs. Marr•ay Mills, Scott, Cathy and David of Brantford and attended the Toronto Marlboro - Oshawa Hockey game that evening. On their return trip home, Saturday they called on Mr. and Mrs. Richard Porter of Woodstock. Holidaying in Florida for three weeks are: Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Glen McNichol, and Mr. aid Mrs. Harold McCallum, Mr. Jack McEwing and Ross Bennett were inducted as new elders to the session at the morning scrvicc Sunday at Duff's United Church. higher salary than the federal members and explained some of the costs a number is obliged to incur. If a municipality built a swimming pool, the MP donates $50, or if constituents visit Ottawa, the member invited them for dinner. Murray Gaunt said that on occasion a school class with 70 pupils niay visit Queen's Park and the least it cost him is 70 bottles of pop or maybe seventy box lunches. Mr. Bean pointed out that the MP also has to make sure that there will be money to fight the next election in his savings. The danger of too low a renumeration is, that only the rich can afford to run in an election and that would put the representation of the not so rich in their hands. 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Editorials 'standard KEITH & JILL ROULSTON, Co -Publishers Published every Wednesday at Queen Sl., Blyth, Ont. Subscription rates (In advance) - Canada, $8.00 Outside Canada, $10.00 Single copies: 20 cents Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office. Registration number 1319. Box 10, Blyth, Ontario. Telephone 523-9646. Cheer for trustees Let's hear a cheer for the members of the Huron County Board of Education. The trustees could have, under law, nearly tripled their salary from $150 a month to $400. But they're a considerate lot and they couldn't burden us with that extra money, So they only doubled their salaries. No one can doubt their hard work. After all is a lowly public school teacher can make almost $700 a month shouldn't an important trustee be able to slake half that?....even if a teacher does work five days a week plus evenings and trustees only attend at most 70 meetings a year. Sad development for Blyth All chance that Blyth will ever have a fall fair again have just about disappeared. The news last week that the Blyth Agricultural Society is ready to disband was sad news, The directors of the Society voted to discontinue the fair two years ago but by keeping the society intact left the door open for the fair to be revived. Of course the fair had been the raison d 'etre of the Soceity for more than a century, so once the fair was cancelled, former Society members and the community at large could see little purpose for the society at all. The only visible acitivty of the Society was the annual 4H achievement day and pork barbecue. If the directors want to fold the Society now and give up all hope of renewing the fair, it's their business. It would seem to be the community's business, however, to see that the money in the Society's coffers remains in the community where it was earned, not to go to another community's fair as has been suggested. The other community's fair has been able to get along on its own for some time now and doesn't really need the money. There are many other projects here in town, however, which could use the money (however much that amount may be). Much work needs to be done at the arena. There arc many things needed in Memorial Hall such as a new curtain or curtains for the windows or so many other little things. The stoney could be used to provide facilities for recreation for senior citizens. It could be given to the pony club to upgrade its facilities at the park. 1t could be used a hundred and one ways to make the community a better place to live in. Preferably, of course, it would be nice to see the Society stay active and revive its fair. Barring that, at (east the money should stay in the community. Three little words Three little words can do so much. In the old song the three little words means a communication of Love. in another case, the three little words mean a loophole you can drive a truck through. Premier Davis used the three little words last week. So did Health Minister Frank Miller. The three little words in this case were "at this time". Mr. Davis promised there would be no more regional governments, but added "at this time". Mr. Miller promised the Mustard report one health service reorganization wouldn't be implemented "at this time". The three little words translate to mean one thing of course: there's a election coming. It's a mess all right Federal Transport Minister Jean Marchand has openly admitted that transportation in Canada is in a mess. So far that admission is about the only thing he's done right since taking over the transport ministry. Perhaps Mr. Marchand has so many problems in transportation that he doesn't know where to start first. There are the railways which have been allowed to let their passenger service deteriorate to such an extent that people no longer want to travel by train which lets the railways off the hook since they don't want to have to worry about passengers any more when freight is so much more convenient. There arc the freight rates to western Canada which are a travesty of justice. While we should be trying to promote growth in northern and western areas to relieve growth pressures on southern Ontario and Quebec. The struggling Maritimes also face discrimination. We have the ridiculous move to build a huge new airport east of Toronto and gobble up more acres of farmland when we have too little left now. The airport, to make matters worse, will only promote growth in the Toronto area to create more growth pressures 00 the arca. Surely there must be a better solution. We have the ridiculous fact that in a time when we should be trying our best to play down the role of the automobile, there arc many areas of the country where you can't go anywhere without a car. The railways have been allowed to abandon service in rural areas of Ontario and throughout the West, but the government hasn't given a thought to providing a substitute service: and it's four years since the last train rolled through, Yes, Mr, Marchand has a lot of problems. But his biggest problem scents to be that he can't get up enough nerve or energy to solve even one of the problems. This has led to cries from the Opposition parties that he should be replaced. If it would do any good, we'd be all for it. Somehow, though, we doubt changing the plan at the top would help. We aced to change people all along the line in what must be the most comfortable ministry in the nation, We need sonething to shake these beurocrats up, Maybe we could do it by staking them take a tour of the country and sec how we peasants live: and make them go other than by their comfy government air crafts and chartered buses. Now that might shake them up. Those were the days 5 years ago FEBRUARY 18, 1970 A five year, $65,000 program to attract tourists and wildlife to Hullctt 'Township In the marsh arca on the South Maitland River was announced by the Ontario Government. The Department of Lands and Forests hopes to attract 10,000 Canada Geese to the marsh. The project will• require acquisition of 4700 acres affecting up to 30 farmers and construction of a dam that will flood 2000 acres. Blyth firemen answered three calls in one week. The calls were to the Hullctt-township home of Clifford Addison, the West Wawanosh home of Ray Hanna and the workshop of Don Glousher in Blyth. The workshop was gutted causing about $3000' damage when a welding torch ignited gasoline in a snowmobile gas tank. A large crowd attended the Belgrave Ice Carnival on Saturday evening with Rev. John Roberts as master of ceremonies. Blyth Squirts continued to dominate the playoff scene, After winning two straight games and a series against Ripley, the team won games by scores of 9-2 and 10-2 against Zurich. Hullctt township Huck's Hounds broomball team won the trophy at the Clinton winter carnival broomball tournament defeating Hydro 12-1. The editor reported for the bencift of residents spending the winter in the south that the winter so far had been an easy one with no bad storms although tempera- tures during January zero of sub -zero for a record 32 consecu- tive days. Since then, however, temperatures reached the mid - forties on several occasions. 10 years ago FEBRUARY 24, 1965 The weatherman co-operated with the Blyth Lions Club and enabled therm to hold their ice carnival Saturday night. An excellent turnout of contestants took part but very few spectators were on hand to witness the pr•occcediings. Central Huron Secondary School has notified Time Maga- zine that Richard Collings of Blyth has been named the local winter in 'i'inte's 29th annual Current Affairs Contest. Other high -scoring students include .loan Mills, Harry Bakker, Murray Blackie and BrianLavis, Ted Fear, president of the Belgrave Community Credit Union reported at the group's annual meeting that the Board of Directors had voted a three and one half ccnl divident. Member- ship had increased by 19 to 260. The annual meeting of the Auburn Library Association heard that there were now 1500 books in the Auburn library. High praise was paid to Miss Margaret Jackson who stated she wished to retire after serving as librarian since 1956. 'l'he 86th annual meeting of the West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held at Dungannon with 35 persons attending. A surplus of $14,081 was reported, Paul Caesar was appointed president and William Wiggins, RR 3, Auburn was named vice-president. 20 years ago FEBRUARY 23, 1955 Everett Biggs. Dairy Commis- sioner for the Province of Ontario will be guest speaker at the 10th annual meeting of the Blyth Framers Co-operative Association annual meeting to be held in the Blyth Memorial Hall, Friday afternoon, February 25. A large attendance of farmers from the Auburn and Walton areas was present at the Orange Hall on Monday evening for a formation meeting of a local unit of the Ontario Farmers Union. Alex Wilkins of Auburn was elected president and Lewis Whitfield vice-president. A group of players represent- ing the l-lowick Junior Farmers Club under the direction of Mrs. Tom Bittie carried off the honours at the drama festival held in Blyth Memorial Hall on 'Thursday evening. Competing were the three Junior Farmer Clubs of North Huron: 'I'hc North Huron (Belgrave) Junior Farmers, the Colvonash Junior Farmers and the winner, Howick Junior Farmers. The Huron Presbytery Council of the United Church met in Blyth United Church on Sunday after- noon with 45 sten in attendance, 30 years ago FEBRUARY 21, 1945 The Wingham Lions Club will hold their regular netting in the Blyth Memorial Hall on Friday evening, The Wingham club is anxious to see a Club formed here and would do everything in its power to assist, 'I'hc Conuulity sports fund, started to aid the Blyth Hockey Entry in the Western Ontario Athletic Association has rolled up a tide sum. To elate contributions received a total of $77.50 Mrs. Ann Shipley, the wife. of a former doctor 111 Blyth was Reeve of the township of 'Teck in Northern Ontario near Kirkland Lake. In an article Mrs. Shipley said she could find no evidence that sten did not want women in politics. No. 31 R.A.F. Air Navigation School at Port Albert was closed on Saturday after four years of operation. A small holding unit of the R.C.A.F. has taken charge of - the school, Hundreds of airmen from all parts of the British Empire, United States and the Free French have completed courses at the school. Squadron Leader Davey, officer command- ing the school said during the closing ceremonies he felt a "double -edge regret" on leaving Port Albert. "I ant glad to be going back to England, but we arc leaving a land of plenty for the land of the lean." Blyth Midgets defeated Brussels 6-4 in overtime in a game in which Blyth goaltender Don Morritt was knocked out cold by a shot in the head, but recovered to finish the game. Harold Phillips scored four times for the locals. 50 years ago FEBRUARY 27, 1925 Dr, H. A. Mclntyre's new dental parlours over Mr. R. M. McKay's Drug Store, are now practically completed and the Doctor expects to be in his new place of business on Mauch 2. As in the past, Dr. McIntyre will visit Auburn each 'Tuesday afternoon. The estimates tables in the Dominion Parliament call for an expenditure of $342,036,599, a decrease from $6,933,297 from last year. Under the proposed new tax on gasoline the province expects to collect $1,600,000. Last Year there were 80,000,000 gallons of gasoline consumed by cars, trucks and motor cycles of which there are 278,752 in the province. It is also expected that a tax will he placed on carters who haul goods for long distances in competition with express com- panies and railways, Including the purchase price of cars, upkeep and depreciation, as well as the expanse o1' maintain- ing motor highways, Hon, W.F. Nicklc says the people of Ontario spent more on Autmobiles last year than the total value o1' the crops of the province, That is something to think of. Teaching the teachers Mrs. Linda I3roadworth Istandingl and Miss Jane Pengelly of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food conducted a course for leaders of the upcoming 411 homemakers club course in Blyth United Church 00 Monday and Tuesday. The course was one of several In the county and served leaders of clubs In the Blyth area. Despite problems, Blyth Little Theatre presented its first production of the season and made its first appearance in Memorial Hall on Sunday night. It was a success despite s0111e flaws and many problems. The evening opened with the one -act play A Wedding where a missing collar button for a tuxedo nearly wrecks a marriage of a young couple before it begins. Old favourite Rick Snell starred as the nervous young groom. The character may be nervous but the star certainly ;sn't. Mr. Snell is so at home on the stage now that his performances always seem effort- less. He had good tinting and a flair of comedy that makes his performances beautiful to behold, One expects a good perform- ance from Rick because of his success in the past, but the performances of his co-star Debbie Hicks was a pleasant surprise. Miss Hicks has never really had a large part to play in the past and so her excellent portrayal of the lively young bride with the short -fused temper was a delight. Fred German as the groom's cyncial friend provided some of the better moments of the play, Again for a first performance it was a strong one. John Battye was also good as the best man who is supposed to be the expert on weddings after being best man at nine others. His one fault, perhaps, was that he failed to project his lines well enough to be heard among the back rows. Some of the highlights of the evening were provided by Frances McClure and Margie Phelan both playing older women. Miss McClure as the bride's spinster aunt handled a difficult part deftly, Miss Phelan as the groom's emotional mother had the audience in stitches. John Roc, a newcomer to the BLT from Atwood did well in his small part as father of the bride, . The sets were the best so far of any performance by the Little B.L.T. a success Theatre though the lack of a curtain made it hard to give the proper effect. The stage curtain is one of the things badly nee(10(1 at the theatre. Don Nicholson, in his first effort at directing for the BLT is to be congratulated on his work with '•c. youthful cast. Pte second half of the evening Was a locally written comedy revue, Blyth Spirits, '75. It opened with a musical number interspersed with one-liners to introduce the various nlenlbers of the cast. The one-liners were a little corny, but the audience seemed to like them. The opening skit involved Margie Phelan and Gwen Patter- son as two "ladies" watching their sons play hockey. Both actresses put a good (teal of energy into their performances. .1im Spivey starred as the hysterical farmer who goes to see a psychiatrist because he can't stand the snowplow driver always filling in his laneway. Joan Campbell as usual, was good as the bored psychiatrist. ,line Medd singing and accompanying himself on guitar provided some excellent enter- tainment during the show, It was refreshing to hear a modern performer who doesn't need an amplifier to slake music. Don Nicholson portrayed the reeve o1' Blyth in a short vignette with Clare Vincent as the newcommer to the village looking for some help, Mr. Vincent and Gwen Patter- son took part in one of the evening's most successful scenes about the couple who try to find some family -entertainment to see at the movies but end up staying home to watch television. Margie Phelan once again showed her comic talents in a scene called The TV in which she and Jim Spivey watch an imaginary telelvision set. The success of the skit depended upon the couple's timing and on the ability of Miss Phelan to pantonine. She didn't let it down. The final skit of the evening involved Clare Vincent and Joan Campbell as the city couple who try to cut down thein food bills by going to a cut-rate food operation. .line Spivey turned in his best performance of the night as the bargain market operator. The skit thought 501110 of the best reaction of the night from the audience. The finale again involved music w'1111 the cast entering to boast that they have a hit on their hands, only to see the hit show fall to pieces as one by one the cast members leave the action. With the exception of Kathy Street, who led the music, the cast for the most part was not blessed with great talent as singers, yet with the comedy involved both opening and closing numbers seemed to entertain the audience. Overall the impression seems to be that the l3L'I' is improving with every production, especially now that it has its own home. The cast members seem to be getting more experienced to the point where they can ad lib well and cover up for the odd missed line. Still, the actors need to work harder on learning their lines before the quality will, improve much more. The Blyth Spirits portion of the program lacked some of the timing necessary to slake the show crisp, a weakness which could be expected was only in rehearsal for a little over a month. In addition, the slake shift spot -light system was effective, but had its weaknesses, one being that you could see sets being changed on one side of the stage while action was going on on the other. Proper lighting would have blacked out the side of the stage not in use, But all in all, the show was a success and the good-sized audience seemed well pleased. Hopefully there will be even better things to look forward to when the BLT produces Barefoot in the Park later this season. OLD MILL IN BLYTH • ,\ Factory Ot tI;et Genuine leather and suede coats. N., for men and women Your choice from one of the Ia Rest inventories on this Conlin est Leather ilIo`es and mitts for then, wohtcn and children Leather and fui4\kats for men and women,, Leather handbags, moecassins, belts and novelties Pure virgin wool blankets all sizes and many colours Mohair throws and stoles Handwoven pure virgin wool scarves, berets and ties Men's woollen dress socks and work socks Sheepskin rugs Rainton Limited, Blyth 1n this authentic old mill you will find the heritage and tradition of the Bainton family • a unique wool and leather business. Telephone 523.9666 Mon, to Thurs.- 9.6 Fri, • 9.9 Sat. - 9.6 Sun. • 1.6 THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. PG, 5. McKinley off to Australia to study parliamentary facilities R. E. McKinley, MP (Huron - Middlesex), Conservative chief whip, is among 16 members of the Abbott commission on parliamentary facilities which leaves Ottawa today for a 1 2 -day visit to Australia. The commission is led by Douglas Abbott, a cabinet mini- ster in the King and St. Laurent governments and later a member of the Supreme Court of Canada. Ile is retired and living in Ottawa. The commission is assisgned to slake recommendations on future requirements for parliamentary facilities in Ottawa. It's recommendations are expected to have 5o111C effect on redevelop- ment of Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill, a three -block stretch of property recently acquired by the government. Tom Lefebvre, government chief whip, is also a member of the party which includes three Liberals, three Conservatives and one each from the NDP and Social Credit parties. The commission will spend four days at Canberra inspecting parlinlentary facilities which were the nucleus of a new capital city for Australia. It will also spend four clays in Sydney. M.V.C.A. gets another grant The Honourable Leo Bernier, Minister of Natural Resources, announces the approval of a provincial grant of $13,100.00 to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for the Falls Reserve Conservation Area. This arca comprises some 229 acres of land in the Township of Colborne, County of Huron. Development work carried Out since the Area was purchased in 1964 included the provision of camping, picnicking and fishing facilities and development of nature trails, During 1975 the Authority proposes to expand the camping area to meet increased demand, equip the recently constructed maintenance building, develop an interpretive facility and tinder - take general development such as tree planting, games field development and various other improvements. A preliminary engineering study of possible swimming facilities and other general planning services will be carried out also. All member municipalities will bear the Authority's share of the cost. e 3lUR MAIL ORDER ,8EIIV1CL 18 , / Al CLOS EAS YOU* gimp*" rELRPeONI DRUGS 1)Rt)( SUNDRIES �/'VETERJNARfY MEDICINES 11 1 1 Are you disgusted with having to pay all that Income Tax every year and not being able to save for the future? / then let us hatch your 7.4 � INES( EGG/ • 11 1 Then follow the advice of the Wise Bird and create a nest egg for yourself,by purchasing a Registered Retirement/Savings Plan at your Credit Union. DEADLINE FOR TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS PLAN IS FEBRUARY 28. -...1111111 rit Val 1 iLk. 1 CIintit Community Credit Union 70 Ontario St. 482.3467 PG, 6, THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975, Murray Gaunt wants hydro -line inquiry into route Nturr ty Gaunt, Liberal M.P.P. for Huron -Bruce, has called upon the Minister of Energy to institute an immediate public inquiry into the proposed Bradley -George- town hydro 1r'ansnlissiun route. "The Provincial Government plans to expand facilities at the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant to provide hydro -electric power 10 the Toronto market. This would incur capital costs of many millions of dollars, and necessi- tates numbers and heavier transmission 111105 across prime agricultural and scenic areas of South -Western Ontario. 'These plans completely negate llydr'o's stated priority of locating all generating stations close to major load centres. Also the proposed routing of the primary transmis- sion line, and the secondary "security" or back-up line cover a distance of 150 miles, which at an approximate estimated cost of a half to one million dollars per mile, depending on the terrain, means an expenditure of up to 150 million. "Hydro's long range plans have not been publicly discussed, but it is clear that they are planning a programme to esta- blish generating stations around the Western perimeter of the Province. Obviously, Hydro made plans, held superficial hearings - nlerely going through the motions of public and democratic partici- pation • and then simply proceeded to do, with Cabinet approval, exactly what it had intended to do from the outset, The Bradley -Georgetown trans- mission route is inappropriate and illogical because the primary market for Bruce power should be the Kitchener -Waterloo area, with any back-up line for Toronto being routed via Owen Sound, Collingwood, etc„ linking up with the already established Essa- Kleinburg corridor, and serving the markets en route. "The Government has given much emphasis to the Solandt Commission Report, of which a very curious aspect is the fact that Dr. Solandts chose to ignore completely to the expert, neutral and highly expensive report of his environmental consultants, Bruce Howlett Inc., which recommend- ed that the Escarpment be crossed at Rattlesnake Point, permitting the Kitchener -Water- loo line to be routed via the 401 crossing. It would seem the consulting engineer's report was changed to be acceptable to Hydro. The questions is • evhy7 "Although the Nanticoke -Pick- ering transmission corridor was extensively studied, this was not the case with the Bradley -George- town route. 1n July 1974, former Minister of Energy Darcy McKeough said approval of the Southern 500 IV transmission corridor between Bruce and Georgetown via Kitchener was being withheld pending review of the long range plan for Ontario Hydro, Nothing more was heard Annual Mariners' Service to beheld Sunday, February 23, will mark the 61st Annual Mariners' Service to be held in Knox Presbyterian Church in memory of those sailors who lost their lives during the greatest marine disaster ever recorded in the history of the Great Lakes. It was on Sunday November 8, 1913, that 71 ships and 254 sailors were lost during the raging storm. In Lake Huron 24 ships \vure lost, eight of them went down in the Goderich area. They were the Wexford, 17 lost; the Regina, 15 lost; the John A McGcan, 23 lost; the James A. Carruthers, 19 lost; 28 seamen were lost when the Issac M. Scott sank; the Hydrus lost 24 seamen; the Charles S. Prince lost 28 and the Argus went down with 24 men lost. A memorial service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 16, 1913 at 4:15 p.m. Dr. George Ross conducted the service, a choir of 100 persons took part in this memorial service and more than 1500 persons attended the service. So far as is known the first service was conducted by Dr. ,lames Anderson in the spring of 1903, the service at that time was known as the Fishcrmens' and Sailors' Service. In the spring of 1914, Dr. George Ross, who had officiated at the burial of 23 seamen who lost their lives in the Great Storm, suggested that the service be named the Mariners' Scrvicc which would include everyone associated with the Marine Trade. The most appalling tribute to the Great Storms' power was the toll in. human life --254 men and women lost their lives; 181 of the 254 whose lives were lost in the Great Storm were lost In the rugged Lake Huron in the Goderich area. The Rev. G. L. Royal. moderator of Knox Presbyterian church, will conduct the 61st annual Mariners' Service to have been held at Knox since the Great Storm of November 9, 1913, which shocked the world; on Sunday evening February 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Harbouraires, the ever -popular and well known all male choir which has presented many programmes throughout Western Ontario will take part in the service of worship. The choir which has taken part in the annual Mariners' Service on 20 occasions will be under the direction of Mr. George Buchanan. TOTAL PLANS PAY until January 1975 when the new Chairman of Ontario Hydro, Robert Taylor, announced blue- prints outlining the expansion of North America's second largest electric utility would not be changed. Obviously, 1-1ydro offi- cials intended front the beginning that the Escarpment should be crossed at Limehouse, beside Georgetown, and serious consid- eration has never been given to the 13ruce•hssa route, with Lssa-Klcinburg as a "security„ line, involving the only one crossing oI' the Escarpment, at the 401. The Essa-Klcinburg line has a capacity of 6,000 megawatts with the present single -string towers, and double -string tower's through this corridors would give a capacity of 18,000 megawatts. "'the Government's planned Hydro corridors have a potential of 70,000 to 80,000 megawatts, while today's over-all needs for the entire Province are between 12,000 and 13,000 megawatts. Approximately 4,000 megawatts are now being consumed in the Golden Horseshoe arca, so the proposed new Hydro lines repre- sent a twentyfold increase in power to this region. If the Government insists on allowing; Hydro to proceed with the current proposals, both will be guilty of an incredible waste of taxpayers' money, of arrogantly and unnece- ssarily taking over marry acres of prime agricultural land, and of facilitating the provision of an excessive amount of hydro -elec- tric power to the Toronto region, encouraging increasectindust'ial- izatio11 and intensifying the already serious problems of over -centralization in this area. "We nerd an immediate public inquiry into the Bradley -George- town line for two reasons. First, there has been no opportunity to challenge in the public forum in the in-house study of Hydro, who should be required to state publicly what they are doing, and wily. No new transmission corri• dors should be completely utiliz.- FERTILIZER SERVICES .WEED AND INSECT ?CONTHOL CHEMICALS Get a higher yield return on your crop production with CO-OP' crop products, services and planning, Pick up a copy of the CO-OP Crop Guide for the crops you planta grow in 1975. Belgrave Branch WINGHAM 357-2711 BRUSSELS 887-6453 CO.OPj Total Crop Programs Produce Profitable Results. 'Registered Trademark ed, Second, Hydro officials have completely failed to justify the Bradley -Georgetown line, accord- ing to their own stated criteria. For example, in the East Garafraxa-Erin area, they have chosen the route which, of two possible alternatives, covers more miles of right-of-way, uses more than twice as rllally acres of class one and two agricultural lance, affects twice as many water courses, 100 more acres of wooded land, and diagonally severs I6 more properties, „The former Minister of Energy has indicated that while the short -kept security ()I' the system is more than adequate, Tong -terns needs may - may call a fur a brand new corridor, Vet Hydro is giving top priority to pushing the line through now, probably because they know that in the near future they will find this line impossible to obtain because of environmental con- siderations and public outcry for the preservation of good agricul- tural land, 111 the nlrultinle, they are destroying this vital agricul- tural land, disrupting the ecology and upsetting property owners all the way along the line, "I have called upon the Minister of Energy to institute a public enquiry • and without delay. If he docs not agree Io do so, he will be abdicating his responsibilities." HAD YOUR PUMP CHECKED LA TEL\ ? `AVOID MID=WINTER GRIEF\ BRING YOUR PUMP TO 744410 P�fte MINOR REPAIRS OR SERVICE°PUMP MAJOR OVERHAUL ON • AVAILABLE ,ALL MAKES OF PUMPS IN EMERGENCY CMS, FAST EFFICIENT •SERVICE AT REASONABLE RATES C. H. EPPS MANUFACTURING LTD, HIGHWAY 8, ONE MILE1 AST OF CLINTON PHONE 482-3418\ 1041111 lar HEATTHE RICE 'ISE WITH THESE USED CAR BEAUTIES ! 1975 Ford F100, pick-up 1974 Pontiac Astre, 2 door 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 Ford Galaxy 500, 4 door, hardtop.. 1973 Dodge Dart 1972 Meteor Montcalm, 4 door, hardtop. 1972 Valiant, 4 door, 6 automatic 1972 Galaxy 500, 2 door, hardtop. 1972 Chev. Belair, 2 door hardtop, power brakes, power steering 1971 Pontiac, 4 door, hardtop 1969 Pontiac Parisienne, 4 door, hardtop. 1969 Dodge Polara, 4 door sedan, V8, automatic 1969 Ford Van, 6 cylinder l 1969 Oldsmobile, 4 door, se'dan 1/2 ton truck toppers in stock •••••••••••••••••••• New 1975 Polaris Snowmobiles on display Also several good used snow- mobiles on hand. ••••••••••••••••i,••• amm's Car Sales Ltd. Phone 523-9581 Blyth, On The Empty Pew After creation God BY W, JENE MILLER Something imperfect happened •• Creation was niacle with incompleteness. God "rested", he did not "quit". When man and women were placed at the top of God's creation of Nature, the result was not just more nature. There was "human" nature. Volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion point to an unfinished planet. Wars, migrations, chang- ing national lines point to an unfinished humanity. Westfield news BY MRS. CHAS. SMITH Miss Patsy Stone of London visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Peter de Groot. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Welsh of Wingham visited on Friday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Howatt. Miss Marion de Groot visited for a few clays last week with Mr. and Mrs, I3i1l Phelan of Goderich. Mrs. Arnold Cook and Janet visited on the weekend with Miss Sharon Cook of London, Miss Mary Snell of Kitchener visited on the weekend wti& her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snell. Miss Penny Stone of London visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Peter de Groot. Mrs. George Csepei of Salford visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eldont, Mr, Jack Wickstead of Blue- vale; Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard ,Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jefferson and fancily and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Wilson and family of Donnybrook; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall of Listowel; Mr. and O.P.P. report During the week February 10-16, 1975 the following investi- gations were carried out by officers at Wingharn Detachment of the O.P.P. On Monday, February 10, Robert Young of RR 3, Stayner and John Bryans of Brussels were involved in a collision on County Road 12 at Hawkcs Street in the village of Brussels. There were no injuries. Damages were esti- mated at $830. On Tuesday, February 11, George A. Newbold of Lucknow was involved in a single car accident on Highway 86, east of Highway 87 when the car he was driving went onto the north shoulder and struck a sign post. Damages were estimated at $45, Guy W. Stroop of RR 5, Brussels was involved in a single car accident on Concession 4-5, west of County Road 12 when he struck a pig owned by Wallace J. Black of RR 5, Brussels. Damages to his vehicle were estimated at $600, Jean Veitch of RR 2, Brussles was southbound on Sidcroad 15-16, south of Concession 11-12, Grey Township when she skidded and struck a vehicle owned by Faye L. Macdonald of RR 2, Brussles. Damages were esti- mated at $450. There were no injuries. On Wednesday, February 12, Evelyn B. Kennedy of Teeswater was involved in a single car accident on Highway 4, Turn - berry Township when the car she was driving Icft the cast side of the road and landed in a ditch. No one was injured and damages were estimated at $300. On Thursday, February 13, Gerald Gibson of Brussels and Calvin Burke of Wingham were involved in a collision on Highway 4, north of Huron Road 20. No one was injured and damages were estimated at $950. On Friday, February 14, James C. MacDonald of Lucknow and Barbara E. Cameron of Wingham were involved in a collision on North Street, east of Highway 4. There were no injuries, and total damages were estimated at $550. Mrs. Wilson -Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smith, of Bluevale visited on Sunday with Mrs, Muriel McLean. Mr. and Mrs, Mansel Cook of Blyth visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howatt. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wight Mrs. May Scott, Mr. Ken Brigham and Mr. ,lames Brigham attended the Brigham -Bain wedd- ing at Stratford on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs, Mac Wilson of 13rucefield visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wight• man. Mr. and Mrs, 13111 Phelan of Goderich visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Peter de Groot. Mr. Warren Gear of Toronto visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Smith. rested Given a perfect situation, Adam and Eve were victims of their own incompleteness and imperfection. Raised in a home ‘vitlt plenty to cat and hard work to do and none of the gangs which warp young lives, the first two boys on earth got into a fight and one killed the other. Where Mari is, there is struggle and pain and fear. And the awful truth is that all predatory animals have two eyes on the sante side of their head -- one of whom is man! Yet, the very conflicts within man .are clue to his deep awareness that things "could and should be better". It's not enough to have enough, 'There has to be more to life than just existing. A person is always in clanger of having a longer life and yet not having more life. It hurls to be lonely, to be hungry, to be rejected, to be threatened on every hand. Man wants a place where he belongs, is loved, has meaning and can both give and receive his very Self-ness. That hurt that reaching out -- that inner and outer struggle of human beings is the point of the Soul's own "Season of Lent". This Sunday, February 23 Mrs. Lynda Curl from Toledo's Gospel Tabernacle and missionary to Haiti. will speak - plus special music - at Huron'Men's Chapel Auburn at 8:U0 p.m. WatchCable TV Chon\nitIR GOSPEL tUSIC BEGINNING 8:00 P.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT. (A 30 MINUTE PROGRAM) presented by '1 Huron Meii'ChapeI PROGRAMS BEGIN WED. MARCH 5TH. THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, WWM. Mi. 7. From the Minister's Study BY REV. GARNET A. POTTER • AUBURN AND DONNYBROOK UNITED CHURCHES Last week's writing in this column ended with these words: "From humility and pentinence to triumph and resurrection." In the case of Mathew, who became one of the glorious company of the 12 apostles, we could say, from being despised and hated to one who is widely read and loved even 20 centuries later. Matthew was a publican or tax collector. He is the only one of the gospel writers who refers to himself with a word of dishonor and shame beside it, Matthew, a Jew living in an occupied country, Jived on the profits of collecting taxes from his fellow Jews, for the enemy - the Romans, He was despicable in the sight of his fellow neighbours, perhaps he even despised himself. Jesus delivered Matthew from all this, for Matthew is listed as being amongst the chosen twelve. Whether we believe that Matthew actually wrote the Gospel of Matthew, or whether we believe Matthew merely had much to do with the collection of the material for the Gospel, is of little account. This material contains, sayings of Jesus, The Sermon on the Mount which in itself includes the Lord's Prayer and the Beatitudes, and those precious 5111., 6th., and 7th, chapters of the Gospel. What would we do without them even today? One of the most significant factors is that Jesus chose Matthew • Christ's love is shown in choosing a hated and despised person who has to have a major part in spreading the Good News of Christ throughout the world, even to this 20th century generation. Many jobs in our industrialized and technological society today are utterly boring and frustrating and monotonous. How would you like to place and tighten the nuts which hold the wheel of your car on, hour in and hour out, day in and day out, year in and year out for the rest of your life? Every job has a share of this boredom and monotony. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol to overcome this adverse feeling towards work why not try the Christian way of life. The apostle Paul had a thorn in his flesh and as he writes: "Three times 1 besought the Lord about this,°that it should leave me", but he said to me: "My grace is sufficient for your, for niy power is • made perfect in weakness." (II Cor. 12:8,9). Christ's invitation and grace were sufficient for Matthew and for Paul. It can be sufficient for you whether you work in Blyth, Auburn, Goderich, London or wherever! ,..................................................................................,..................,.....„.,., 1 i t (`t1,, 1 urs eis 1 1 1 _.._.._.. ._.._.._.._..•_.._.._.._.._.._...."._.._.•_.•_••_.._.._.._ ; CHURCH OF GOD I McConnel Street, Blyth 1. 1 CHURCH SERVICE: 11 a.nt. 1 t' ._.._.._.._.._.._..,..-,.._.._.._... _..�.._.._.._.._.._,._., .,._..� j i. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. FRED CARSON ST. JOHN'S BRUSSELS -9:30 a.m, TRINITY BLYTH-11:15 a.m. ST. MARK'S AUBURN -1 p.nt. TRINITY BELGRAVE-1:15 p.m. .._\._.._.._.�.._.^.._.._.. .._.._.._.._.�.._.._,._.,_.._.r ; THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA THE REV. CECIL L. WITTiCH SUNDAY SCHOOL -9:50 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE -11 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE -10 a.m. SCRIPTURES: EZRA 9-10 SERMON: "A STORE HOUSE OF TREASURES" WORSHIP SERVICE -2:30 p.m. SCRIPTURES: ROM 5.18-6.14 SERMON: " A MASSIVE POWER PLAY" WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR 1 Family Bible Study Hour •1 p.m. i Family Worship Service -2 p.m. 1 INTERDENOMINATIONAL - ALL WELCOME Special Speakers • THE UNITED CHURCH 1 OF CANADA 1 AUBURN & DONNYBROOK i REV. GARNET A. POTTER 1' Donnybrook - 9:45 a.m, Auburn - 11:15 a.m. We preach Christ, Crucified, Risen, and coming again. i A Welcome Awaits You i ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FATHER JOSEPH F. HARDY Mass at Blyth every Sunday at 9 a.m, PG. 8. THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBR1"RY 19, 1975. Report from Queen's Park BY MURRAY GAUNT, N1,P,P, I11URON•BRUCE1 In winding up debate on the current session of the legislature Mr. Davis expressed the view that inflation is still the number one concern in the Province and restraint must be shown in both wages and prices. „Inflation is still our number one concern in both a short ISrm and Tong term sense" he continued. Three bills received third and final reading on the last day of the fourth session of the 29th Legislature. Acts to amend the Mining Tax Act, the Condomin- ium Act and the Crown Employ- ees Collective Bargaining Act now await Royal Assent. ***** The Crown Employees Collec- tive Bargaining Act Amendment provides for a board of arbitration to settle disputes composed of a Member appointed by each of the parties, and a Chairman appoint- ed by the two Members rather than the Government. The Government has indicated a new session will begin sometime around mid March. ***** Limits are to be placed on the amout of money political parties, riding associations, and candi- dates will be allowed to spend on campaign advertising in future Provincial elections in Ontario. The long promised bill requires disclosure of all donations of more than $10 and the stating of the name and address of the donor of every amount of more than $100. It also establishes a formula for the public financing of candidate expenses paying about $6,000 to each candidate in an average sized riding. Candidates in northern ridings will get a further $2,500. Advertising was the only area in which absolute spending limits were imposed on parties, and candidates. Restrictions in the bill also limit donations by individ- uals, Corporations, and trade unions to $4,000 to any one party and its riding organizations each year, or a total of $20,000 in a four year period including an election. Secretarial program moved to Stratford Conestoga College announces that the post secondary Secretar- ial Program Years One and Two, currently offered at the Clinton Centre, will be transferred to the Stratford Centre of Conestoga College, effective September 1, 1975. The decision followed a careful study of the learning facilities at the' Clinton Centre, and of the suggestions of Faculty, Secretar- ial students, and members of the community. The study indicates that the transfer is necessary if the quality of the learning experience offered in this pro- gram is to be maintained at the optimum level of effectiveness. The Stratford Centre, located in an uruban setting with a high population density, offers more viable research and career (as well as potential enrollment) opportunities. The presence of a post secondary Business Admini- stration Program and a Nursing Division in Stratford will provide desirable peer, faculty and activity associations. The Strat- ford Centre is generally better established and more favourably located for the positive growth and. development of a dynamic and innovative post secondary Secretarial Arts Program. Gigantic Savings continue ---- in our ,FIFA !iltie.?�/, THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET BARGAIN COUNTER HURON COMITY'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE BOYS' & GIRLS' LONG SLEEVE SIZE 4 - 16 PULLOVER SWEATERS LARGE ASSORTMENT, SOME CREW NECK, MOCK TURTLE & TURTLE NECKS STRIPES, SOLIDS & DECORATIVE DESIGNS 4. REG. $2,97 TO $4,97 NOW 50% OFF BOYS' & GIRLS' LONG SLEEVE SIZE 4.16 SHIRTS PERMA PRESS & KNITS REG. $2.97 ' TO $4.97 NOW 5,0%p OFF GIRLS' & BOYS' SIZE 2X -3X PANT SETS PERMA PRESS • KNITS 54:97 TO $5.97 HOW 50% OFF BOYS' 2.6X SALE $ ') 27 PANTS PRICE • TO COTTON DRILL & BRUSHED $Z 47 FADED DENIM • BOYS' 7.14 PANTS BOYS' & GIRLS' SIZE 3X -6X AS ABOVE SALE $ 77 PRICE J. 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THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. PG. 9. Dave Broadfoot as a fearless Mountie. After 7 -month run, Take a Beaver to Lunch comes to Blyth Until recently, live professional theatre was just not available to local audiences. Then Theatre Passe Muraillc re -introduced us to theatre. Now, the re -opening of our local theatre brings hope of a good deal more professional theatre in the future, Blyth Memorial Hall, a half - century old theatre building will host its first professional theatre production since its recent reno- vation when well-known comedian Dave Broadfoot brings his Take A Beaver To Lunch to the theatre on February 27. Take a Beaver to Lunch, a comedy revue starring Broadfoot and comedienne Carol Robinson was a smash hit playing for seven months in the cabaret theatre Old Angelo's. The show was such a hit that Broadfoot asked his old friend, producer -manager -publi- cist, Robert Johnston to return to the theatre scene in Ontario and arrange a tour of Ontario. The result was a tour that takes the show from Timmins and Sudbury to the north, to Trenton, Brockville and Kingston in the East, to Kingsville in the south and Blyth in the west. The show will make one other western Ontario appearance at Listowel on March 1. The appearance in Blyth comes by way of a coincidence. Mr. Johnston happened to be travell- ing through Clinton when he picked up a newspaper that contained an article on the renovation program at the 53 -year •old hall. His interest was whetted so he wrote to the Blyth village council asking if they would be interested in him bringing the show to the theatre. They passed the matter along to the president of the Blyth Little Theatre who helped arrange the details. Mr. Johnston recently visited the Blyth theatre and was quite impressed, although there are still some technical problenns with lighting and dressing room which can mean inconvenience for the performers. The accous- tics of the old Hall and the sight lines, however, make it a great place for the audience. But Mr. Broadfoot and Miss Robinson are the real attraction. Mr. Broadfoot has a long line of credits behind him from nine years in the famous revue, Spring Thaw, to the Ed Sullivan Show; from entertaining troops inthc Middle East with the U.N. troupes to the C.N.E. grandstand to television commercials. He mixes characters like his Member of Parliament from Kicking Horse Pass and his frenetic disc jockey with other hilarious gags and Miss Robinson presents the perfect partner. The reviewers have loved it. One columnist wrote "If ever you've wanted to take a beaver to lunch, now is the time to do it. We took a beaver to lunch via the brilliant and hysterically funny Dave Broadfoot, and new comedy partner Carol Robinson, as we 'smokcy beared' our way from one hilarious skit to another, Broadfoot .., possibly the top Canadian humorist in the country today, made it all come true. Broadfoot's come a long way since the old corn -ball days of playing the nightly drinkerics. With plaudits from Ed Sullivan, Variety and the U.K.'s Punch, his flair for the comic had developed into an extraordinary sense of timing." Another praised his partner. "Carol Robinson, is as kooky as ever, bringing to the show experience that dates back to the early 60's at the Bhoemian Embassy. Appearances with the Dirty Shames, with the Chicago Teachers will work hard on their 'day off' Elementary schools will be closed on February 25 throughout Huron County. The day has been authorized . as a Professional Development Day and activities for the elementary teachers and teachers at the three schools for the trainable retarded in Huron have been planned by a joint committee of Representatives from the Women's and Men's Teacher Federations, Activities have been planned for four centres in the County: Seaforth Public School, Exeter Public Shool, Wingham Public School, and Robertson Public School in Goderich. The morning will be spent watching television... In actual fact, the planning committee has arranged a special videotape presentation produced by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority entitl- ed "Critical Incidents". Structur- ed discussion groups will be pursuing the correct approach to handle minor classroom interrup- tions. Also participating in these discussions will be members of the Huron County Board of Education and the School Nurses from the Huron County Health Unit. The afternoon session will provide teachers at similar Grade Levels with an opportunity. to discuss methodology and ideas for better approaches to teaching. During the same time period, elementary Principals will meet in Clinton to discuss current admini- strative topics and the staff from the T.R. Schools will meet with Johanna Howell, a speech pathol- ogist from University Hospital, London. KI NDEI3GAI3TEN ISTRAT N FOR SEPTEM' ER 19 HuHHlett Cental Feb. 28, 9:3�}� .m.-2:3Qp.m. BrusselPublic March 3, 1:30 p.m\3:30 p\m. alton Public `March 4,`1:30 p.m. - 3:3 p.m. �\ East W�awanosh Public Ma?ct 5, 9:00\a.m - 12:00 noon BlythRublic March 6, 1:30 p.rm..- 3:30 p.m. PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD'S\IMMUNIZATION RECORDS, AND BIRTH, CERTIFICATE.' PARENTS' O.H.I.P, NUMBERS AND SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED, company of the Second City Revue and with the Pomerantz - Michaels CBC Specials have strengthened her projections. As a balance for Broadfoot, Miss Robinson is intriguing. Her short stature contrasts amusingly with his lanky, loping posture." A Montreal journalist closed his column with the following story - "As the show ended - to sonic of the most enthusiastic applause I have ever heard in The Federation sponsored day should provide many opportuni- ties for improvement as the approximate 300 teachers become tudents for the d any theatre anywhere, 1 over heard a conversation that made me feel typically Canadian. Two men, obviously executives, had been seated in front of me and both enjoyed the show immense- ly. After much laughter and appluase, they both rose to go, as they did, one asked, 'Who is he?' Gentlemen, he is Dave Broadfoot • one of the funniest men in Canada, when he has the right material. This time he had just the right kind. The results were the sort of thing we'd pay an arm or leg for in New York or London. Don't miss it! Your friends will never forgive you!" Tickets for the Blyth appear- ance are $3.50 each. They are available in Blyth from the Blyth Standard or Blyth Printing, in Clinton at the News -Record or by mail order from The Blyth Standard. s ay. • \LET US MAHE YOUR OLD FURNITURE B1TER THAN NEW!`, "Put Your UphoI t rteg Hoods in Our Hands \Foe a Mee ,estimaty°e..and a look at`oar• Nwest samples of ` ter1a1s \ \ —CALL CLARI. UPHOLSrERY Ph. 523-I272R. Cooky nip. Blyth, Oa N W611AV! A'F>RSB PIGIk•UI.AND AE. LIIVflY filtVICE NOTICE/ Price In.crease BLYTH DAIRY EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 3'"QUART BAG HOMOGENIZED MILK $1.50 / 1 QUART .53c 3 QUART BAG $1.45 1 QUART , .50C SKIM MILK 1QUART .48c CHOCOLATE MILK/ 1 QUART .60c 1 PINT .40c BUTTERMILK' '1 QUART .50c There will he no change in cream at present time. TABLE CREAM . 1/2 PINT .40c WHIPPING CREAM .50c 2% MILK PC. 10. THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. BY BILL SMILEY 1 'THINK we'll all agree that there is nothing quite so downright miserable and annoy- ing as the person who delights in saying "I told you so." Certainly, all married men will agree with me. Most of us know perfectly well that we are poor little lambs who have lost our way, that we have feet of clay and bones for brains. But we have being reminded of it. It scents to me that there is nothing more redundant than to wake up with a hangover, mouth fall of the bottom of a birdcage, (head full of porcupine quills, and have a smirking, self-satisfied 'Dice grating "Well, I warned ou, but you wouldn't listen to nu• „ 1V ho needs it? Who needs a post-mortem, \Vhcn he is still alive, though barely? I speak not from experience, of course, but from hearsay. Not admissable in court. After that preamble, I have to admit that I told you so, I told the M. Drapeau plays his little game whole nation so, But nobody listened. It must have been a couple of years ago, when I warned, in no uncertain terms, that the rest of us were going to be picking up the tabs for Napoleon Drapeau's belief that he is really a reincarnation of the infamous emperor, Or maybe it's Caesar he thinks he is. Certainly he is giving us members of the populace bread and circuses, as Caesar did, Mighty light on the bread and heavy on the circuses. said it right here, in black and white, that the mayor of MontrCal was going to take us for a fast buggy ride, when he got the Olympic Games. For Canada? Don't be silly, For Montreal. The handwriting is now on the wall, loud and clear. And as fast as M. Drapeau rubs it off, or licks it off with his eloquent labial organ, it reappears, It scents inevitable that you and me, sistern and brethren, are going to be picking up a big, fat tab for the 1976 Montreal Games. And games is the word, if the Olympics consist o1' running in ever -decreasing circles until you disappear up your own you -know - what, Cross-country skiing provides fu.n,fitness Cross-country skiing is another winter sport that Rocky Raccoon has recently looked into. Known also as Ski touring or Nordic Skiing, this method of getting across all types of snow covered terrain on skis, is said to be the fastest means of winter trans- portation. (second only to the snowmobile). For more than 5,000 years, Scandanavian peoples have used cross-country skis to travel from one community to another. Canadians generally get involved in cross-country, or XC skiing, to stay in shape, enter competition, or to simply enjoy the experience that the sport provides in the outdoors. Cross-country skiing is present- ly one of the fastest growing sports in Canada. Reasons for this popularity include the fact that people of any age can cross- country ski. The experts claim that if you can walk, you can cross-country ski. Some other advantages are, that you are not as restricted as the downhill skier because the equipment is lighter; you don't have to wait for a lift to take you up the hill; and the enjoyment Rabies cases in Huron decrease Cases of rabies in wild and domesticated animals have been declining regularly in Huron County for the past three years. The Huron County Health Unit had only 44 positive cases reported to them last year, a decline of 33 percent from 1973. Health Unit spokesman Jim McCaul said that the animals stricken with rabies are divided evenly between wild and domest- icated species. He said the animals contacting rabies year alter year are strictly coincidental and arc not necessarily more susceptible to it, Last year 18 bovine, nine fox, nine' skunks, one cat, three horses, three dogs and one bat were reported to the health unit as positive rabies cases. in 1973 there were 19 bovine, one swine, one rabbit. 19 fox, 14 skunks, right cats, two horses, one dog and one wolf diagnosed as rabies victims, In 1972 there were 75 animals stricken. The health unit have had a few incidents reported so far this year, mostly bovine. skunks and fox but have no return on actual infection of the animals. long outlasts the few seconds it takes the down hill skier to finish his run. It is estimated that a down hill skier would get only 90 minutes of actual skiing time it' he were on the ski slope for 6 hours a day. When you compare this to the freedom and the quite of spending an afternoon enjoying the winter scenery at your leisure on cross-country skis, it's easy to see why the cross-country method is in great demand. You can read instruction books, or take lessons from a trained instructor to learn how to use your skis properly and get full enjoyment from them. However, some people will read the next Rocky Raccoon article to learn more about this exciting winter sport. Let's not blame it on the construction strikes in Montreal. Let's not blame it on inflation. Let's blame the 5300 million dollar deficit land who knows how much more?), on the delusions of grandeur of the rolyiestpolyiest con man since P,'1', Barnum made that immortal statement; "Never give a sucker an even break." Hank Bourassa of Quebec and Pete 'l'rudeau of .Ottawa knew they were dealing with a greased eel when they tangled with Drapeau, but all they did was make polite political noises, assuring the suckers that it wasn't going to cost more than maybe seven cents each to put on this extrayagoranta. Some of us, those possessing the gift, and a memory, knew perfectly well that we were going to he reamed like an old pipe, but they wouldn't listen. 011, well, what the hell. A prophet is without honour in his own country. You in your small corner, and 1 in Mine. My severest critic of my point of view is not my wife, as is most often the case. She thinks the Games are something the teen- agers play down at the Olympia restaurant. The only connection is that the proprietors of the Olympia are Greek. No, my chief opposition comes from my assistant department head, which only confirms my Tong -held view that she is bigoted, thick-headed, disloyal to her chief, and a lousy shuffle- board player. Her argument goes like this; "The Olympic Games are for all of Canada. Why shouldn't all Canadians help pay for them?" Well, she's all wet, in which she wouldn't weigh 85 pounds, soaking. Nobody asked nie if I wanted the stupid Olympic Farce in Canada, And even though I wasn't asked, I said NO, By me, the Olympic Games consist of someone proving that he or she can do something completely useless better than anyone else. If Mayor Drapeau had shown any desire to clean up Montreal, which has the worst slums, the worst sewage system, probably the highest crime rate in Canada, I'd buy a whole ten dollar lottery ticket, instead of splitting one 10 ways, lie's not interested, He wants coliseums, palaces, and probably wouldn't object to a few graven images of himself scatter- ed about the city. Did you notice that when the Olympic Committee was on the edge of the abyss, looking into it, there wasn't exactly a scramble anumg the world's nations to pick Up the tab? The only tentative offer was from the Arab Wingers, Who are in similar circumstances to the old lady who lived in a shoe, They have so many barrels they don't km►ty what to do. Admitted, barrels are better than children these days, but there's a limit. Say, Pardon nu' for a moment. ,lust had a thought, Those Arabs are buying up practically any- thing these days, Wonder if they'd lie interested in some fine moose pasture i own up north. Used to he called mining stocks. Probably not, However, maybe they'd take a flyer on a pure-bred hybrid cat. Half wolf, half pig. And by golly, the price is right. •I'Itis gent, this jewel, this loving, lovable creation is going for four quarts of oil and a one billionth share in the Holy Old Fruption Oil Company, Now, how did 1 get away off here in the oil fields? Let's see. "I'ru(Ieau, oily, Bourassa, oilier. Drapeau, oiliest, A simple matter of conjugation, aESmar EThrifty! 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Bathroom TissueGrapefruit89c HEALTHO • NO. 1 Dog/F�od 4 TINS, $1.00 Carrots NO. 1 FLEECY Fabric Softener 64 0Z. JUG 99c Spinach 10 FOR 3 LB, BAG 10 OZ. PKG. 99c 49c 39c COOK'S SUPERIOR FOOD MARKET Phone 523-4421 We Deliver Queen bees Malting a bee -line during rehearsals for Saturday night's Blyth Figure Skating Club are: !front to back) Cathy deBoer, Monica Hebert, Lisa Kowalachuck, Joanne Slater, Marjorie Sicrtsema, Dianne Nethery, Andrea Lucas and Glenda Wood. Daffy's Dolls and Della's Slaves lead Rena Kolkn►n and Mary Davey shared the top honours in the Clinton -Blyth Ladies Bowling League last week. Rena scored a 269 single for the top single game score of the week. Mary had a 734 triple and a in bowling league 218 average. There is a tie at the top of the team standings with Daffy's Dolls and Della's Slaves each having 44 Points followed by Evil Kole -vets and Crown Jeweils with 39 points. Blyth euchre held Eight tables were in play at Monday nights Blyth euchre party. I-1igh score among the ladies was scored by Luella McGowan and Charles Johnston having the top score for the men. The low lady +vas Mrs. Rena Watt and the low man was Floyd Buehlow. The lady with the most lone hands was Mrs, William Career and the elan tvith the most Ione hands was Joe Holmes. Atoms dump Zurich in playoffs Blyth Atoms eliminated Zurich Brom further playoff action last Wednesday night by a lopsided 7•t) score. Good passing and continual back checking proved too much for the opposition. Goal scorers were Bruce Flunking and Darryl Chalmers, each with a pair. Kevin Coultas, .terry Hoggarth and Mark Crawford picked up singles, Assists went to Rick Scrimgeour, Kurtis Whitfield, David Plunkett, lim Oster, .terry Hoggarth, Bruce 1-lunking, l3rcnt Andrew's and Mark Crawford with three. TOURNAMENT ACTION 13lyth Atones attended the Tccswatcr tournament over the past weekend. In the first game 131yth defeated Mildmay 5.2 in a lack -lustre hockey match. Scorers were Bruce Honking and Kevin C'oultes with a pair each, +vhilc Darryl Chalmers picked up one. Assists went to Kevin Coulees, David Plunkett, Brent Andrews and 13rucc flunking. In the second game 131yth blasted Tiverton 6.0. The boys played very strongly, with lots of hustle. Goal scorers were Kevin Coultas and Bruce Flunking again notching two each. Single goals went to Darryl Chalmers and Rick Scrimgeour. Assists went to Mark Crawford, Darryl Chalmers and Rick Scrimgeour with two. In the third game Blyth met the highly ranked Glencoe team and went down to defeat by a 3-0 score. The boys played one of their better games of the year, but ,just couldn't score. It was a very rough and lough game with 15 penalties being called. The boys deserved a lot of praise for their line showing. ATOMS BEAT BAYFIELD Blyth Atoms defeated Bayfield 7-4 in their first meeting. 'I'hc game was wide open from start to finish, With both teams making end to end rushes, 'Goal scorers were Rick Scrimgeour and Kevin Coulees with two each while Bruce Honking, .ferry Hoggarth and Mark Crawford picked up singles. The next game will be played Friday night in Bayfield al 7 o'clock. Bantams win first series of playoffs In the past two weeks the Blyth Bantams have played their first playoff series, The first game was played in Zurich on February 4. Zurich came out victorious after a 7-1 victory. 'I'hc only Blyth marker was scored by Steve Howson from Dale Whitfield. Blyth picked up 10 penalty minutes in this game, On February 7 things were reversed as Blyth beat Zurich in Bluth. The score was 4-2 with Dennis Knox, Ken Stewart, Steve Reid and Steve Howson scoring for Blyth, With the series evened out the deciding game was played in Zurich on February 11, The 7-3 score meant Zurich was out as Blyth was the winner, The Blyth scorers wcrc Steve Howson, two; Ken Stewart, two; and ,teff Watson, Dale Whitfield, and Brian McClinchcy on each. This week the second round is started with Drayton. -'!'hen conic '1'ry !lards Hoggies Hippies with Pickers, 34 and Streakers, 33, with 38; 37; Pin Striking r•("r . s4 1 1 'THE ��3LYTH STANDARD, t~EBRUARY 19, 1975. PG. 11. Bantam scoring statistics Captain Assistant Assistant Assistant Goalie Goalie Name 7 Steve Rowson 11 Dale Whitfield 8 Steve Reid 4 Ken Stewart 12 Glen Johnston 10 Greg Hallam 14 Grant Campbell 2 Jeff Watson 9 Dennis Knox 3 Steve Plunkett 6 Brian McClinchey 15 Earl Johnston 5 Bob Hull 1 Terry Powell 16 Steve De Jong SCHEDULE Games Goals Goals Played For Against 22 106 Broom ball G A P PM 24 20 44 66 20 20 40 40 16 22 38 46 13 11 24 30 7 4 11 0 5 5 10 4 5 4 9 10 2 7 9 4 1 7 8 16 3 4 7 2 1 5 6 0 2 3 5 6 2 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Average Average Goals for Goals against per game per game 96 4.8 4.3 Only two games were played in the Blyth 13roonlball Lcaguc this week. The Grads dumped l3clgravc 7-1 in the first game and 8th Liners squeaked by Auburn 2.1 in the second game played on Tuesday night. support- the mentally retarded Falls can be just as dangerous around the home as on-the-job. advises the Industrial Accident Prevention Association. Check your home for potential hazards. Scatter rugs should have a non-skid backing. Spilled liquids should be cleaned up immediately before somebody has a painful fall. Replace worn or loose tiles on the floors or stairs. Make sure handrails are provided, kept in good repair, and used. Keep loose cords out of passage ways. Eliminate potential hazards and you'll be accident and injury free! Ifyouthink advertising is a bunch of baloney, why are you reading this ad? You read to learn. Reading brings new ideas and thoughts into your life. It opens up a whole new world. That's what advertising does. It communicates information from one source to another. Advertising gives you the opportunity to make up your own mind by familiarizing you with a product. That's why advertising is a freedom. The freedom to know quality and what is available. You read and listen to advertising to obtain information. Information on just about anything. Including the price of baloney. 'ttas adrerhsewent ,s ane 01,1 ser;MI rreated byroruoleer advet',sow agent yes for the Canadian Adrerbstne Adr,sory Board. CRAB. tepresentmg arlvrrh ell. agent yes and rnehhaserves as the au mduslr y two n,th government and the consume, bubhK. PG. 12. THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. Berean LONDESBORO NEWS Bureau editor: MRS. BERT SHOBBROOK Unit discusses older churches throughout Canada The Berean unit held their sleeting on Tuesday, February 11 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Davidson. The President, Mrs. Gourley thanked Mrs. Davison for having the meeting in her home. The minutes of the last meeting were read and correspondence vas Thank you from Mrs. Ed Bell and family, Youngblut family, C,A.S. and Scott missions. Berean unit serve lunch at Worlds Day of Prayer meeting Mrach 7th at8p.nt. Mrs. Tom Duizer U.C.W. President reported Huron -Perth Presbyterial in Trinity United church Listowel on February 26th at 9:30 a.m. moved that Mrs. Margaret Whyte and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe make posters for our unit to display at the Presbyterial. Roll call was answered with 14 members and three visitors present. Happy Birthday was sang for Mrs. Duizer and Mrs. Londesboro Personal news Mrs. Jessie Jones was admit- ted to Clinton hospital on Friday, February 14. Mr. Charles Vodden was admitted to Clinton hospital on Saturday, February 15. We wish them both a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Good attended Blyth United Church on Sunday and visited with her sister Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longman and family. Miss Doris Lear of Burlington and Mrs. Stan Crawford and daugther, Carol of Ottawa spent the weekend with their father Mr. Nelson Lear. Mrs. Ross Millson and children of Woodstock visited on Friday afternoon with her father Mr. Bert Shobbrook, Clinton Hospital. Anyone interested in attending the course "Baked in a pie" should contact either Mrs. Tom Duizer or Mrs. Eric Anderson as soon as possible. Pipe. Mrs. Gourley spoke on older churches throughout Canada. Study period was taken by Mrs. Pipe and Mrs. Robinson. Thence was Love and Valentine. Mrs. Pipe read "Thoughts on February" by Padre Young. Mrs. Robinson gave readings, "Love", "Valentine", and "St, Valentines Day". Some old time valentines were on display and the scrap book of our church for the 50th Anniversary of United Church. Records of hymns were played on Hi Fi and all sang, "Blest be the tie that binds", Meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Pipe. Lunch was served by Mrs. Gourley and Mrs. Wood. METRIC TOOLS NOW IN STOCK • Sockets • Box and open end wrenches • Socket sets ' (up to 22 M.M.) Sparling's Hardware Blyth, Ont. Hullett council to sign agreement Hullett township agreed at its February meeting to proceed in signing the Clinton Fire Arca agreement. A by-law passed at the meeting authorized the Reeve John Jewitt and Clerk Clare Vincent to sign the agreement, In other business, building permits were issued to Elgin Nott for a home, and Clifford Shobbrook for a barn, Former reeve Hugh Flynn was appointed as township represen- tative on the Huron County Farm Safety Association. The local plumber, Tom Duizer was appointed to fabricate a shield for an exhaust fan at the township hall, Jim Johnston and Lorne Dale were given the job of counting dogs and selling clog tags at $5.00 for the first dog and $7,00 for the second and $7,00 for the first W.I. holds card party The Women's Institute card party 'was held on Friday night February 14 with 12 tables in play. Winners were: ladies high, Mary Shobbrook; lone hands, Hazel Reid; low, Alice Davidson; mans high, Sant McClure; lone hands, Jim McEwing; low, Norman Wright. There will be another card party in two weeks on February 28 at 8:30 p.m. In charge will be Marjorie Duizer, Romana Jamieson, Gladys Armstrong and Agnes Lammerant. female and $10,00 for the second, Road Accounts of $5,222.20, The clerk was instructed to drainage accounts of more than contact mobile honk owners $7000 and general accounts of about the change to licensing for $2,967.88 were approved for mobile honks in the township. payment, 1 STEWART'S Red & White Food Market Blyth, Ont. 523-9451 We Deliver SCIINEIDERS CHEESE SLICES 1 I.B. PKG. $1.19 SCHNEIDERS CRISPY FLAKESHORTENING 1 LB. PKG. 63c KIST PLUS DEPOSIT ON BOTTLES DRINKS 26 OZ. BOTTLES 3 FOR 99c "C GRADE" SPY, MACS, DELICIOUS APPLES 5 I.B. BAG 79c SUNLIGHT KING SIZE POWDER DETERGENT WHITE SWAN BATHROOM TISSUE 2 ROLLS 49c SCOTT PAPER TOWELS 2 ROLLS 89c COMET CLEANSER NESCAFE INSTANT COFFEE 11 OZ. JAR $2.33 WESTON FRESH BREAD 3 LOAVES $2.09 2 PACK ONE OUNCE FREE 89c r5 • 2525 . �cta4.�3k a $1.29 Cntario wants you to et fair shareyour million Tax Credits. Thousands of Ontario residents will share in this year's Tax Credits. Make sure you get your fair share. To apply, you 11111st file hol11 a 1"Cdei'al 111CO111e Tax form (even if' you don't pay income tax) and the Ontario Tax Credit form which conies with it, Any questions? You may, free of charge. dial "0" and ask the operator' for Zenith 8-2000. Residents within the Metro Toronto local calling area should dial 965-8470. Ontario's air William Davis, Premier Arthur Meen, Minister of Revenue shire TAX CREDIT SYSTEM FHH751B 5 AUBURN NEWS Bureau editor: MRS. ELEANOR BRADNOCK W.M.S. holds February meeting The Auburn group of the Presbyterian Woman's Mission- ary Society held their February meeting at the home o1' the president Mrs, Wilfred Sander- son. She opened the meeting with the CaII to ‘worship and the hymn, "All people that on earth do thvell." After welcoming all, the devotional period was in charge of Mrs. Frank Raithby, The scrip- ture lesson was 1 John 4: 7 to 21 verses and Matthew 26; 6.13. The verses were read alternately, The nmeditation thence was based 011 Devotion and Love followed by prayer. The roll call was answered by reading a Bible verse containing the word, "Love." The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Miss Minnie Wagner. The financial statement was present- ed by the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark. The offering was received by Mrs, Clark and dedicated with prayer by Mrs. Frank Raithby. The correspondence and business was accepted and plans were made for the next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Frank Raithby. The topic was under the charge of Mrs, Wilfred Sanderson and she spoke on the Ministry of Flcmingdon Park, Toronto. This park is situated across the road from the Toronto Science Centre whcrc 25,000 people live in a one square mile and 72 nationalities live in these apartments, An interesting account of the missionary and church work done in this community told the Members of the Home Mission work done in this district. The hymn, "Thee will 1 love, My Strength and My Tower" was THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. PG. 13. Women's Day of Prayer planned I'hc February meeting of St, Mark's Anglican Women was hent at the home of Mrs, lan Clark on Iasi 'Tuesday. Mrs, Clark opened the meeting and welcomed the munchers, The first hymn chosen was "The Lord is niy Shepherd" followed by prayers by Mrs. Elmer 'I'rommer. 'The Mission Thence was chosen and given by Mrs. Robert Slater entitled "The Peace of the Lord," The Bible study was led by Rev. Fred Carson followed by the hymn, "Now thank we all our God" and the Rector closed with prayer. Mrs. Celia 'Taylor presided for the business section of the meeting. The minutes of the January meeting were read by the sung and the benediction was pronounced by Mrs. Sanderson. Tea and cookies were served by the hostess, Mrs. Sanderson, Auburn personals Miss Diane Kirkconncll of Sprung, Goderich and first London spent the weekend with grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. L. NA,/ . Jacobson, Red Rock. Ontario, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew; Kirkconncll. Mrs. Thomas ,lardin is a patient in Victoria hospital where she underwent surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery. Several members of the Auburn Ski -Doo club spent the weekend at Wiarton. Mr. John Sunders is a patient in Victoria hospital, London, we wish hire a speedy recovery. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Harold Webster is a patient in Victoria hospital, London; Mrs. Harold Carter of Goderich -formerly of RR 2, Auburn is in Alexander and Marine hospital; Mrs. Murray Popp is in Clinton hospital; Mrs. E. Broughton is in Clinton hospital. Mrs. Geirge Million is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Carl Thom- son, Mr, Thomson anti fancily at Stratford, Congratualtions to Jake and Melanie Jacobson, (nee Sprung) of RR 2, Auburn on the birth of their daughter, Dominique Shencen on February 7 in Victoria hospital, London. A grand- daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Jack tltr!'f f�trurriutu Vitt a: 1.1.111kt r !tu►uty/ �.'r. ••• ,LIN 1:f• '1' i1 111o! d;t4 t.f ;, f by House of Stone t:l . ti Order yyul\BW MADE TO MEASURE SUIT 3 week delivery R.W. MADILL'S.' SHOES, MEN'S & BOYS' WEAR "The store with the good manners" CLINTON DRY CLEANERS PICK UP AT MADILL'S ON :.1. 1 secretary, Mrs, John Doer and approved. The financial state- ment was given by the treasurer, Mrs. 'Thomas 11aggi11. The travelling apron received a penny for each letter in "Ash Wednesday". The roll call was answered by Homily, a Bible verse containing the word, "Fasting." It was announced that the Women's I)ay of Prayer service will be held this -year• in the Huron Men's Chapel 00 March 7th. A delightful lunch was served by Mrs. Ian Clark assisted by Mrs. Robert Slater. The hostess thanked all who had attended. Donnybrook news U:.C.W. holds meeting BY MRS. CHARLES JEFFERSON The February meeting of the U.C.W. was held Tuesday alier- noun al the honk of Mrs. Roger Rieman with a good attendance. Mrs. Wesley Jefferson and Mrs. Stuart Chamney had charge of the program and the theme was Love anti Live. "Love Divine" was 'sung and Mrs. Edward Robinson read the scripture lesson John 1: 3-19. Mrs. Jefferson led in prayer and gave a Lenten reading. "Savior, teach ace, day by day" was sung and Mrs. Robinson read Corinthians 13: I-13, The meditation was given in three parts by Mrs. Wesley Jefferson, Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson and Mrs. John Hilde- brand. The topic was taken by Mrs. Stuart Chantncy who also gave the minutes of the previous meeting. 1 he offering was received. Programs for 1975 were handed out. There was 0 discussion on staking bale quilts and the roll call for next meeting is "To bring something for a layette." The World Day of Prayer is to be held at Auburn and the Donnybrook ladies arc to assist with the program. "Gentle Jesus, meek and mild" was sung and Mrs. Jefferson closed the meeting with prayer. The hostess scrvcd lunch assisted by Mrs. Hilliard .Jeffer- son and Mrs. Robert Jefferson, Help your Heart... Help your Heart Fund Read your Tax Guide. It's worth it. nos Is Too 1974 ING047 TAX FILING WPM Let's face it. Even though the Federal Govcrn- mcnt tries each year to make the tax form easier to understand, you probably believe '`filling it out is 0 dif(fettle iob. But when — you use the 197-1 Income Tax Guide, w hich actxnnpanics, your tax forst, you'll find it's nut as dif- ficult as you thought. And for most of you, the Guide. will he the only help you'll necd,urcompletc your.rcturn. Read your Guide thoroughly. The easy -to -follow Blue Section at the front of • the Guide takes you through the tax form step by step, showing you how to list your income and claim your deductions. It tells you how to go about calculating your tax, arriving at your refund or balance due. It's as simple as that. Following the 13 like Section there is 0 detailed explanation of different types of income, as well as 0 section on allowable deductions. 13c sure to read these sections carefully. Your Tax Guide also includes an arca of general information, 0 page or woof answers to settle common questions, and solutions to problems you could encounter while working on your return. If you decide you (kneed more help, you'll find District Taxation Office addresses and phone numbers listed on the back cover of the Guide. There you'll find all.the assistance you'll need. So,. you see, your Tax Guide will probably be your best friend come income tax tine. Read it thoroughly and follow it carefully. You'll find it will make your job 0 lot easier. \ Tax Guide '74, How long has it been since you've read a really good book? We're making it easier to understand. 1+ Revenue Canada Revenu Canada Taxation nnpol Hon Ron Basford L hon Ron Basford Minister minlstre • siva •L • Po p0 0,Q !r —r1111118111.7 \ c(cft\K<e<‘6N DOUG WRIGHT • PG. 14. THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. :•i .:•.i•.,••, :W.+�MOt.:• w:�j'r.,Wl!.:vo1af:A>4M4' S• tett dee :I, N. Off/1r StgArat:icta a .!,ia;dM3tr r7 At4Ct'61C1,i:i „.n.:..,,.,.w.. 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 pet' set. 1Vot'ds joined by hyphens count as separate words. SEMI -DISPLAY 5 cents per word, minimum charge of 51.25. Box numbers to this office will he charged 50 cents per insertion. Births. marriages, engagements. deaths are tree of charge. DISPLAY $1.40 per column inch, after 10 consecutive insertions with no changes. $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 noun PHONE 523-9646 For Sale 1,000 ADDRESS LABELS, Name, Address, Postal Code, any 4 lines $3.50 Remit to J, D. Enterprise 15-A Easton St., Cambridge, Ont. NI R 1G3 02-8 1961 GLENDALE TRAILER. 16 foot. Good condition. 526-7750. 07-2p CLEAN 45 GALLON STEEL barrels for holding sap. $3.75 picked up or 54.25 delivered. Also other barrels. Ron Baird, •Blyth Steel Barrels, Ph. 523-4461 07-4 wK;w�.':'�y :i Help Wanted EGG GRADER FOR PART TIME employment. Apply Londe.' Locker. Phone 523.4478. IIIIIIIIUII11IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl1 BROADLOOM CLINTON'S CARPET CENTRE *Wall to wall installations or area carpets •Samples shown in your home *Free estimates `!Guaranteed installations There's a Celanese carpet for every room in the home. "Quality you can trust" \ From BALL & MCJTCH FURNITURE LIMITED Phone 482-9505, Clinton Tenders Wanted COUN'T'Y OF HURON TENDER FOR TRUCKS SEALED TENDERS on forms and in envelopes available from the office of the undersigned will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on: Wednesday, March 12, 1975 for the following: HC -75.107 • 1 '/2 ton pick-up truck HC -75.108 • 1 - 1 ton van HC -75.109 - 1 automobile A trade-in will be offered on each new unit. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J.W. Britncll, P. Eng., Huron County Engineer, Court House, Godcrich, Ont APPLICATIONS & TENDERS Township of HulIett Warble Spray Program I. Applications for Warble Fly Inspector at the rate of $3.25 per hour, and $15c per mile. 2. Tenders for Spraying at price per head per spray. (two sprays). 3. Tenders to supply Warble Fly Powder, to state price per pound and Brand Name of Product. Seven Hundred and Five Pounds in Fifteen Pound Bags. The above applications and Tenders to be in the Clerk's hand by Saturday, March 1st, 1975 at one o'clock. Clare Vincent - Clerk Box 293, Londesboro, Or SALE BY TENDER Township of East Wawanosh has for Sale by Tender 1 timber frame building 16'-6" x 26" and lean to Garage 12 x 16 at lot 31 con. 9 the building to be removed from site by September 30, 1975. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Bids to be in the hands of Road Supt. by noon. March 4, 1975. C. W. Hanna Road Supt. Bclgravc, Ont. 08-2 For Rent REDECORATED UNFURNISH- ed 4 -bedroom, 11/2 storey house in Bclgravc. Fridge and stove, oil heating and garage. Immediate possession. Phone 357-1847 and 887-9487. �'..�� Z.`3 Wanted WANTED TO BUY: USED BEE �/� Equipment. Call 482-9893 07-3 , t 1 1)HOUSEWiFE WILL BABYS paQsi( her home. Walton 887-9387 ''''''°r(\j'-iHelp Wanted ty' EXPANDING CANADIAN OIL COMPANY needs dependable person who can work without supervision, Ear $14,000 in a year plus bonus. Contact customers in Blyth arca. Limited auto travel. We train. Air Mail H. M. Dick, Pres., Southwestern Petroleum Canada Ltd.. 87 West D Brampton. Ontario L6T 2J6 inrvcc)\-)° ***** A quarter -inch opening along the bottom of an outside door results in a heat Toss equivalent to that from a nine -square -inch hole in a wall. Weatherstripping helps to conserve energy and saves you money. Help Wanted Tenders Wanted Card of Thanks COPY OF TENDER ADVERTISEMENT TOWNSHIP OF EAST WAWANOSH INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS GRAVEL TENDERS 1975 Scaled tenders will be received until 12 o'clock noon on March 4, 1975 by the Road Superintendent at the Municipal Offices, RR 1, Bclgravc, Ontario for approx. 15000 cu. yd. to roads 2,500 cu.\ yds stock pile 5/8 crushed of' Granular material on Township Roads in the Township of East Wawanosh. 17.500 cubic yards, more or less - � arc required. '('enders must be submitted on 'Township Tender Forms, available at the Municipal Offices, RR 1, Bclgravc, Ontario. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. All tenders subject to approval by the Ministry of 'Transportation and Comm nications . C.W. Hanna Road Superinten Card of Thanks BAILIE. I would like to thank the nurses and staff, Dr. Wilkins and I)r. Ping while I was a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Special thanks to nurses and staff on second floor and intensive care ward. Special thanks to Mrs. Marie Heffron and Mr. Howard Campbell for transportation for my wife, also to Mr. and Mrs. Lenorad Rooney for their kind- ness in so many ways, also to friends, neighbours and relatives for visits, cards, flowers and treats while in hospital and at home and telephone calls. It was very much appreciated. Thanks again. -George Bailie 08 -Ip FAIRSERVICE, 1 would like to sincerely thank all those who remembered hie with cards, flowers, visits and looked after my home while I was a patient in Victoria hospital. -Ella Fairser ' e HOGGART. The family of the late Lorne Ray Hoggart wish to express their sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown us by relatives, neighbours and friends for their expressions of sympathy, beautiful floral arrangements and donations to their choice, during our recent loss of a Dear Son and Brother, Special thanks to Rev, Passmore also Pallbearers and Flower Bearer's. Also J. S. Walker funeral Home Wingham. Also special thanks to Local Union and workers at Douglas Point their many acts of kindness and helps in so many ways. Thanks to the Willing Workers Unit of Blyth United Church. it was all very much appreciated, - Mum and Dad Hesselwood, Art, Lois and Reg. 08.1 p Help Wanted EXPERIENCED SERVICEI,VIAN Huron County's John Deere Dealer has an opens g for an experienced serviceman at our Service Centre in BI h. Farm, Equipment experience preferred b` ' not essential. Apply to: \HURONTRACTOR LTD. 5b0244 BLYTH �0 5 HOGGA RT. The families of the late Lorne Ray Hoggart wish to express since thanks to their friends for their many acts of kindness at the time of the sudden death of a Dear Husband, Father, Son & Brother, your many cards, donations of food, floral tributes & donations to the various charitable organizations were appreciated. Special thanks to 'Terry & Richards friends, Pallbearers, Flower Bearers, & Rev. Passmore, Dr, Mcgregor. 'I')ie neighbours, .1. S. Walker (neral home. Also Special thanks to Local Union and workers of )�ouglas Point for their many acts of kindness and help in many ways. Thanks to the Willing Workers Unit of Blyth United Church and aII who helped in any way. Your acts of kindness and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. -Fay, Mamie, Richard and Terry and families. 08-1p KELLY. I would like to express my sincere thanks to my many friends and neighbours for their cards, visits and treats and flowers while I was a patient in Wingham Hospital. Also special thanks to those who remembered hie during the Toss of my brother Bill. Special thanks to Father Nolan of Wingham, Dr. Ping, nurses on first floor, C,W.L., Management and staff at Bainton's Original Old MiII, Mrs. 6 C Viola Haines, and Mrs. Jack Wilson for taking me to the 1 hospital and Mrs. Maude Radford 1 who took care of my home, Words' • can't express my appreciati� At Your Service -Nora Kelly Birth ALLAN. '1'o Brian and Betsy Allan of Godcrich on January 13, 1975 in Goderich Hospital, a girl, Sarah Jean, a sister for Jennifer. ELLIOTT, To Grant and Wanda Elliott on February 14, 1975 in Wingham and District Hospii.tl, a boy, Jason Grant, a brother for Steacy and Daryll. Notice NOTICE To CREDI'T'ORS IN THE ESTATE OF ELLEN MARSHALL CRAIG ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of the above-mentioned, Tate of the Township of Morris, in the County of Huron, Housewife, who died on January I1th, 1975, are required to file proof of sank with the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of February, 1975. After that clate the Admini- strator will proceed to distribute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario, this 29th day of January, A.D. 1975. CRAWFORD MILL & DAVIES Wingham, Ontario Solicitors for the Administ ' 06-3 PLUNKETT. 1 would like to express my thanks to all who sent cards and flowers and visited me, also Dr. Street and nurses on the first floor while a patient in Clinton hospital. -Wilfred Plunkett. 08.1p SHOBBROOK, 1 would like to J express my appreciation to all those who remembered me with cards, flowers and visits while 1 was a patient in Clinton Hospital, also to Dr. Watts and Dr, Baker and the nurses and Staff on the . first floor. -Bert Shobbrook 08-nc SHORTREED. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our friends, neighbours and relatives for the many expres- sions of kindness and sympathy shown us during the loss of husband and br tribulae, cards' and car sy Ot gr thanks to Rev. C. Wittich, Rev. Robert rmstrong and Dr. Leahy and to all the staff of the Wingham Hospital for their many thoughts and deeds of kindness. -Louie Shortreed and Esther Johnston, 08-1 athy tar tat 0 ther. The floral ind letters of nations to the undation were neciated. Special t TAYLOR. We sincerely thank our neighbours and friends for the lovely gifts and the farewell evening spent together and a special thanks to Dorothy and Bert Daer.-Verna and Everett 08-1p In Memoriam BENTLEY. in loving memory of Edna May Bentley who dial February 15, 1974. - Russel d family, HIRONS, In loving memory of a dear sister and brother who passed away. Margaret died April 10, 1963 and Jim on March 1, 1974. -sadly missed by sister Inez and Jessie and niece M Mitchell, (:70 FURNITURE REFINISHING and restoring. Quality work and prompt service. Free estimates. Phone E. Niblock, 526-7272 . CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing re- pairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. tfn SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE All work guaranteed. Twenty years experience. Phone Louis Blake, RR 2, Brussels, 887-6800. 27-tfn BERG Sales - Service Installation • Barn Cleaners • , Bank Feeders • Stabling FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives R.R, 2, BLYTH Phone Brussels 887-9024' How are you going to chase girls if you're not, in shape? 41111i1:17 naRTK/Pacrinn nr eafiddo,111 otmiteillPtli1O1 Or.SooaLIM'S% Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. Real Estate Real Estate 82 Albert Street Clinton Phone:482.9371 . MASON BAILEY' BROKER/MANAGER 100 acre farm in Morris Town- ship,.barn and steel granary 11/2 storey frame home with 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms. ***** 1'/2 storey J. M. sided home in Londesboro, 3 bedrooms, den and utility room, oil heating. ***** I acre lot in Blyth on which is situated a 8.' room insul-brick home with 4 bedrooms, fireplace and oil heating, ***** 1 floor brick home with 2 bedrooms in like new condition. Bcautifull landscaped lot. ***** BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Gas station and recreation centre on Highway 114, This business is showing good returns. ***** 1'A storey frame home with 8 rooms, attached garage, could be divided fo make an' apartment, ***** Moderate priced 1 floor brick home with 5, rooms, oil heating and 3 bedrooms, ***** 50 acres in Hullett Township, spring creek on the property 11/2 storey insul-brick home, 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms. ***** 100 acres in West Wawanosh, 85 acres workable, spring' creek, no house. ***** JUST LISTED: Modestly priced 11/2 storey frame home, 6 rooms, 4 bedrooms, sunporch. , ***** FOOD FOR THOUGHT No matter what happens, there's always someone who knew it would, Bill Kelly dies in his 72nd year WILLIAM J. KELLY William J. Kelly passed away in Clinton Public Hospital early Tuesday morning, February II, 1975. William (Bill) J. Kelly died in his 72nd year, was born in Morris Township February 8, 1904, the eldest son of the late Michael Henry Kelly and Marry Ann. He farmed in Morris Township until nine years ago when he retired to Clinton, Left to mourn his loss are two sisters and one brother, Nellie (Mrs. Joseph Feeney) of Clinton, Miss Nora Kelly -of Blyth and Thomas of Clinton and two nephews and two nieces. The body rested at the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton until Thursday morning, February 13 until 11-a.m. then to St. Joseph's Roman Catholilc Church where requiem high mass was cele- brated with Rev. Joseph Hardy. Assisting him as altar boys were a grand -nephew John Feeney of Clinton and Louis Priestap of Clinton, Pallbearers were Earl Kelly Jr., Carman Craig, Willie Craig. Jack Kelly, John Phelan. and Mike Healy. Internment was in Clinton mausoleum with Spring burial in Clinton Cemetery. COMING EVENTS ANNUAL MEETING OF WING - HAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, The annual meeting of the Wingham & District Hospital Association will be held on Friday, March 14, 1975 at 8 p,m, in the Nurses' Training School Building on Catherine St„ Wingham. All matters of business pertain- ing to the Wingham & District Hospital Association will be transacted including the election of Directors and other officers. In order to cast a ballot in the election of Directors a person must be a member of the Association, One year member- ships may be obtained for the suns of $1.00 at the Hospital Office or the Town Clerk's office. These memberships must be purchased at least 10 days prior to the annual meeting. Everyone welcome. R. P, Ritter, John Strong President Secretary 08-4 Personally Speaking Not included in the obituary of Lorne Hoggart in last week's paper was that Karl Whitfield was also a flower bearer, Mrs. Keith Webster visited last week in Egnnondville with Mrs. Florence Elford and Dr. Alva Elford. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Esther Johnston is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, Room 326, Third Floor, We wish her a speedy recovery. Obituary ELLWOOD SHORTREED Ellwood Shortrecd of 157 Carling Terrace, Wingham, passed away in Wingham General Hospital on Thursday, February 6 in his 62nd year. He was born in Morris Township son of the late John and Alice Shortreed. He attended Walton Public School. Since 1959, he has been employed in the maintenance department of the Wingham Hospital. He is survived by his wife, the former Louie Herrington of Blyth and one sister, Mrs. Esther Johnston of Blyth. He was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Harve Brown (Grace) in 1974. Funeral services were con- ducted on February 8 at the Tasker Funeral Home, Blyth. Rev. C. Wittich officiated. Temporary interment followed in Blyth Union Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers were Peter Ralston, Jas. McCall, Fred Sawyer, Gordon Elliott, Wm. Dalrymple and Elgin Johnston. • • • • • • • '\ • • • • • • • • • "THE COU NTRY VERSATI LES'`k • Girls, 12 by March 1, 1975, who are interested in taking the Spring 41-I club "What Shall 1 wear" are asked to attend an organizational meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 1975 at Blyth Memorial Hall. If you cannot attend please contact Mrs, Cliff Snell 523.9236. 08.1 b SWINGING SENIORS POT LUCK DINNER Wednesday, February 26 at 12 noon. Meat provide Seniors welcome, ***** Ontario Hydro has reforested more than 2,500 acres of land in the past three decades. The progtam has involved the plant- ing of more than 2,000,000 trees. THE BLYTH STANDARD, FEBRUARY 19, 1975. PG. 15. NEW BINGO, CLINTON LEGION HALL, 8:30 p,m. February 20, Admission, $1.00 each. Three Share -the -Wealth games, Onc jackpot for $170 in 56 calls or Tess or guaranteed $25 consolation. One call and $10 added weekly if not won, CASH BINGO, SEAFORTH Legion Hall, Friday, February 21, 1975 at 8;15 sharp. 15 regular games for $10.00 each; three specials for $25.00 each and a $75.00 Jackpot to go each week, Admission, $1.00; extra cards 25c each or 7 for $1.00, (Children under 16 not permitted). Pro- ceeds for Welfare Work. Sponsor - cd by Branch 156, Scaforth Royal Canadian Legion. tfn ARENA SCHEDULE Junior Girls Broomball Junior Boys Broomball Blyth Girls Broomball Peewee game Midget playoff game Minor Sport practice Public Skating Figure Skating Carnival Public Skating Peewee game Tyke. Practice Atom Figure Skating Broomball Preschool skating Peewee practice Tyke Free skating sponsored by Lions Broomball Junior Girls Broomball . Blyth Girls Broomball Feb. 20 4-5 7.88F. 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Figure Skating Club's show on Saturday night. Here hares Shane Durnin and Rodger Cunningham prepare to race Jamie Doer as a tortoise. Letter to the editor TO THE EDITOR: We invite young people in your community to send us paintings, drawings, poems and stories which express their feelings about themselves, their environ- ment, and the world we live in. Our project, ALL ABOUT US/NOUS AUTRES, is a non- profit group which collects, publishes and exhibits creative works by Canadians from six to eighteen years of age. Our purpose is to provide a way for our six trillion school-age people DEAR ANN LANDERS: My husband and I are in our mid-30s and have three children who are all. normal and doing well in school. Our fourth child was born in 1971 --the sweetest little girl you'd ever want to meet, but unfortunately she came into the world with a severe facial deformity that makes her look like some sort of a monster. Her brothers and sisters treat her nicely, but she is stared at and shunned by the neighbour children, and even some adults. It is incredible how insensitive people can be. Some grown-ups have asked me right in front of the child, "What happened to her?" I try to be civil and reply, "She was born this way" --then 1 move on as fast as I can. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of the problem is that my husband believes we should not seek•surgical help because "it is God's will." He is a strong-mind- ed person. but 1 am beginning to feel that 1 must stand up to him. I'm sure 1 can do it with encouragement from you. Is there a doctor or a clinic in The cast who can make our little girl look less grotesque? I'm not expecting a miracle, just Nome surgery that will put her more in the class of a normal child. I'll find the money somehow.• Please print your advice in the paper because I can't take a chance on receiving a letter from Ann Landers. He opens every- thing. I am not concerned that he will recognize this letter as mine because he hasn't rcad anything but the Racing Form for ten ears. Thank you. Ann, and God bless.••A MOTHER DEAR MOTHER: By all means, stand up to your husband. And do so at once. If you permit him to intimidate you with that nonsense about "God's will" you must bear to get to know each other better. We hope many in your area will share their ideas, their interests, hopes and concerns. Original works from all parts of Canada, received by May 1, 1975, will be considered for the third annual art exhibit and a second volume of writing planned for fall publication. The national art exhibit will open in Ottawa during Festival Canada, and travel to various regions throughout the year. Pictures and writings should be A face only a mother could love part of the guilt for not at least attempting to get your child the help she needs, Contact Dr. John Marquis Converse at the Society for the Rehabilitation of the Facially Disliured, Inc. The address is 550 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016. This gifted surgeon has per- formed masterful operations on the severely burned and facially disfigured for many years. And don't let money problems stop you. Big-hearted people donate to this society and leave gifts in their wills for people such as you. I have checked out the society and can attest to the fact that it is a worthy charity—strictly on the up and up. (If this sounds like a hint to my affluent readers—it is.) Get going, Mother, and good luck to you and that little girl. DEAR ANN LANDERS: 1 have a close friend who came to me several weeks ago and asked me to lend her $250, It was obvious that she had had a few drinks and seemed so desperate I couldn't refuse --so I gave her the cash. We've seen each other several times since but never once has she mentioned the money. Last night, we met at a party and I took her aside and asked when she intended to repay the $250 I loaned her. She looked at me as if I were crazy—denied having borrowed any money and left me standing, struck dumb. What can 1 do?. -SPEECHLESS DEAR SPEECHLESS: You can kick yourself for not getting something in writing. ***** A no-nonsense approach to how to deal with lift's most difficult and most rewarding arrange- ment, Ann Landers's booklet, "Marriage --What to Expect," will prepare you for better or for worse. Send your request to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 1400, Elgin, Illinois 60120, enclosing 50 cents in coin and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope. Copyright 1975 Field Enterprises, Inc. sent directly to ALL AI3OU'I' US/NOUS AUTRES. Please in- clude name, age and address on each item so we can let you know about exhibitions and publica- tions. Students, teachers and the public can write for further information. Sincerely, 13c11y Nickerson, Coordinator Box 195, Station 13 Ottawa, Ont. K I P 5R5 BY KEITH ROULSTON Behind the Scenes scents a funny name for a 'column. Actually the name came for the first week we ran the column more than three years ago when we took readers behind the scenes in the newspaper business to explain how newspapers were put together. This week, though, we really go behind the scenes. When 0 play goes on stage and you sit down in your comfortable seat to watch, you often miss the funniest action of all. It either goes on back stage where you can't see it, or it took place in rehearsels before the show was ever sects by the public. 1 was involved more behind the scenes in Sunday night's Blyth Little 'Theatre than I have in any of the previous performances and I got 0 good look at some of these hilarious things, When an actor forgets a line on stage or something goes wrong, it can be -a terrifying minute for everyone involved. But if the actor is one of those cool customers who doesn't fluster easily and knows how to ad lib, the results can be funnier than intended, So it was Sunday night when in A Wedding, the script called for Fred German to tear off his collar button and give it to the distraught bridegroom Rick Snell who couldn't find his. The only problem was that when it came time to hand over the button, Fred couldn't find his either. When he tore off his tic to get at the collar button, the collar was rearranged and it took a good deal of searching before he could find it and remove it. But he played it cool and added the line "I've got something here for you .., if I can ever find it" that turned a potentially embarrassing moment into one of the good spots in the play. Or imagine Margie Phelan as she spent a half hour wondering around a barn Sunday morning trying.to get cows to num so she could record them on tape for a skit that required cows in the back ground, This sante scene saw .nim Spivey wrestling with an ornery cow on the other end of a rope. The audience loved it and laughed so hard they could hardly hear the actors speaking their lines. But during the final rehearsal. it was the actors not the audience laughing. Dun Nicholson was at the other end of the rope and gave farmer Spivey such a violent ride that the actor started laughing so hard he couldn't say his lines. Or there's the scene where Spivey is the husband bored watching his wife's television show, goes off stage to get a sandwich, One practice he came back on to his wife (Margie Phelan) who was so busy pantomiming watching 'TV that she didn't hear him coming. Ile spoke his first line and she jumped ahout a foot off the couch. She then started laughing so hard she couldn't remember the rest of her litres. , I used to wonder why the amateur actors would devote so much time to practicing for the few minutes they were on stage. Now I know. They have SO much fun in rehearsal and backstage, that the long hours are worth it. THINKAHEAL. SAVE ON WOOL AND FORTREL i /2 Button up your. all weather coat and take good care of yourself when the rain and winds blow. Smart sty,Iing makes our coats perfectly wearable as everyday fashion toppers, too. Sizes Junior Petite 5-1 5/ r' Misses 10-20 Womens 141/2-241/2 Ladies & Infants Wear pe Blyth, Ont. Phone 523-4351