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Editorial Pg. 4► 'Church Pg. 7 Classified PG. 10. Entertainment PG. 11 BLYTH, ONTARIO PRICE: 20 CENTS ..VOLUME 37 • NO. 2, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Come home for the :Blyth -Centennial I July 30 = August 1, 1977 Snow scenes are certainly not unusual for Blyth residents this winter. The worst storm of the season slowed activity to a crawl In the area on Monday, Tuedday and Wednesday of this week. Among the casualties was The Standard which for the first time In five years Local failed to print on its usual Wednesday printing time because most members of the staff were storm stayed in their country homes. ••staff photo. townships --hurt -dThiiage'I�ans Despite a trumpeted increase in Provincial government alottment for tile drainage loans, many Huron county municipalities will actually have less money for loans in 1977 than in 1976. Morris township Reeve Bill Elston brought up the fact at the January meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture held in Clinton January 7. Mr. Elston said the increase to $18,000,000 certainly wasn't helping his township which had an alottment of $33,000 this year compared to $37,000 last year. With the hold over from those unable to get loans last year there were already demands for $70•$80,000 for 1977. Turnberry township also will get less money this year than last, only $11,600 compared to $15,000. McKillop reeve Alan Campbell complained that his township was to get only $118,000 compared to $131,000. Some of those present at the meeting wn:cn included many township officials from throughout the country, felt that Huron was being penalized because of the way the loan money was allocated, based on the average of the loans in a township in the previous three years. Since farm drainage is relatively new in most parts of Huron, they said, the three year average just couldn't match the present demand for loan. Mr. Campbell argued that the govern- ment ruined the loan system itself. Up to two or three years ago, he said, the local councils had the right to set a limit of how much per acre could be given on loans. Then the government changed the policy so there was no limit on the loan per acre. Suddenly, last year with loan demands skyrocketing, the government put the clamps on and many municipal councils suddenly found themselves with more loans demanded and in some cases approved, than there was money for. A resolution about the situation in Huron is to be discussed at the Huron County Development Committee meeting later this month and will likely come before the Federation for its support at the February meeting. Arena funds near $140,000 As of Dec. 31, 1976 the Blyth and District Community Centre Building fund reached a total of $138,990.00. The following is a list of Donations received in the Month of December. Doug Brown, $100.;William Gow, $25.; Huron Concrete Products, $100.;Barry Clark $10.; Mr, and Mrs. Charles Crawford $100.; Geo. Radford Construction $3000.; Mrs. Marilyn Craig,$200; Mr. and Mrs. Bodie Craig, $00.; Mr. and Mrs. William Craig, $50.; Rodger Craig, $10.; Mr. and Mrs. Hielka Roeticeosender $150; Donald Ive, $50.; Ken Bird,$10,; Ronald Gordon, $5.; Lloyd Pease $20.; John Kelly, $20.; Larry Badley, $100. Annonymous Donations, 1260.00. All members of the Fund raising and BuDding Committees are urged to attend an important meeting at the Blyth Legion on Monday January 17. 8:30 -.m. Anyone having carbon copies of receipts that were issued for donations please bring them to this meeting. Large crowd attends community service to begin Centennial Year A Community Service to inaugurate Centennial Year in Blyth was held in the Memorial Hall on Sunday evening. The Service was well attended. At the beginning of the Service, William Howson, on behalf of the Blyth Village Council, turned on the birthday cake lights. These lights may be seen each night at the front of the Hall. The Service was conducted in turn by Rev. Ted Hoogsteen, Rev. Cecil Wittich and Rev. Fred Carson. Mr. Carson gave the message, speaking appropriate words concerning our faith in relation to Elliott loses battle for vice-presidency For the first time since its inception the Huron County Board of Education will have a female vice chairman. At the Board's inaugural meeting on Monday at Clinton, Marian Zinn, an eight year veteran as trustee, -was elected over John Elliott for. the post. Mr. Elliott is serving his second term as the representative for Blyth and area. Alec Corrigan was also nominated fr the vice - chairman's seat but withdrew from the election before the vote. Herb Turkheim was re-elected as chairman for another term at the meeting. He told the gathering that the outlook for education in Huron County is better for 1977. He said the board weathered one of its toughest years in 1976 but prospects for the future are improved. Mr. Turkheim was unopposed for' the top Board position. "Ayear ago, when I was elected chairman of this board, we warned the trustees of an extremely difficult time ahead of us due to new grant regulations • and prearranged salary contracts which were going to cost the taxpayers of Huron a great deal of money," Mr. 'Turkheim recalled. "We termed 1976 as a 'year of restraint' but we managed to get through the vear...thanks to a conscientious budget committee with the assistance of the administration and the'people in our schools. It was a difficult year but we struggled through it without hurting anyone seriously ly,The chairman explained that grant regulations for 1977 have not been studied closely as yet, but the financial situation could be better since there will not be a large jump in teachers' salaries. He said he hoped the budget would remain at $18 million. Last year, Mr. Turkheim said, the teachers were given almost 30 per cent increases to allow them to catch up to other boards. This year they were held to the anti- inflation board guidelines. Mr. Turkheim said recent announcements from the edu- cation ministry which will lead to tightening of curriculum in the province will improve education in Huron, "Acknowledging that free cho- ice in subjects, lack of measurable standards and lack of a province - wide curriculum had put the school system in a mess, Education Minister Tom Wells has retrenched." "Besides restoring a core of required subjects, the province is looking for ways to improve measurement and testing of student achievement anti its reporting to parents," he ex- planed. While the Huron County Board of Education has been pushing for changes along such lines, Mr. Turkheim said he did not want to return to the education sytem which existed before the 1960's. "Mr. Wells is not in fullscale retreat from education reform.,, Centennial Year. Each of the five Churches in Blyth contributed one number in song during the Service. Pianist'for the Service was Mrs. William Dalrymple. An opening Hymn Sing was led by Mrs. Cecil Wittich. An offering was received to defray expenses, with the remainder going to the Canadian Leprosy Mission. The offering came to a total of $122. The expenses were $54, leaving $68 for the Mission. The Service was arranged by the Blyth Ministerial in conjunction with the Blyth Centennial Committee. he is simply recognizing that the experiment in totally permis- sive education did not work," the chairman said. "There has been no suggestion of a return to former iron -bound, unimagina- tive teaching and grinding pro- vince -wide exams." . Mr. Turkheim said the big task for 1977 will be spending $217,000 on renovations to the Exeter Public School, approved by the province last year, and opening of a. new school at Vanastra in the former Canadian Forces school building. there. E.C. Hill of Goderich. was acclaimed chairman ot'the educa- tion committee at Monday's meeting and John Henderson will be vice-chairman. J. P. Alexander will be chairman of the management committee with Alec Corrigan as his vice-chairman. Clarence McDonald was named to the chairman's advisory committee which is composed of the board's committee chairman and a member -at -large. JOHN ELLIOTT Loses race PG. 2. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY .12, 1977, Couple honoured by friends on 25th anniversary. =A ,surprise party was held on Dec, 1J, for Mr. and Mrs. Hielke Roetcisoender in honour of their 25th wedding anniversary. About thirty-five friends and neighbours gathered at their home on Saturday night to enjoy, a social evening of playing cards and extending best wishes. The following address was read by Mrs, Bodie Craig: 25 the silver number Now their anniversary 25 years since their wedding OH how fast the time did flee!! Wooden shoes clip clopping quaintly When in Holland they were young. Then Canadian winters chilling; Summers, soaking in the sun. When Lloyd Doors no longer thrilled them, When the sawdust smell grew stale, 1 Then the farmer's life did tempt them Made a home in hill and dale. Thrift and labour, work and worry, Farmer's work is never done! Thus did Hielke and his Teresa Build their future -not much fun. Yet there was a time for laughing, And a joke with neighbours shared Time for love and five fine children, future characters prepared. Those who know them and respect them Honest folk who do their share Wish them brightly shining future Wish them happiness to spare, May their golden annivers'ry See them thrive successful still May the next short quarter century Peace and joy their hearts instill. Hielke and Teresa thanked Sunshine unit see skit The regular meeting of the "Sunshine" unit of the Blyth United Church met in the church parlor Tuesday afternoon., .tan. 4, with 17 members present. The meeting opened by singing hymn 21 accompanied by Mrs E. Richmond on the piano, Mrs. E. Webster and Mrs. M. Grant were in charge of devotions, the theme being "Let there be Light", I followed with prayer. Hymn 311 I was sung and offering was 6 t received and dedicated. A very interesting and well presented skit was given in three parts by Miss McElroy, Mrs. Wightman and Mrs. E. Smith which was written by Tudor and Fern Graham, for Hamilton conference, U.C.W. annual meet- ing 1976. Mrs, Smith then took chair for the business. Mrs. Easom acted as secretary. Mrs. Smith offered a New Year's prayer, followed everyone for coming and the lovely gifts presented to them. A delivious lunch was prepared and served by the ladies, with minutes for Dec, 1976 and roll was called, Mrs. Griffith explained the way they went about changing the units. Treasurer's report was given and also the card report by Mrs. G. Snell. Miss McElroy reported that they had prepared Christmas treats for, twelve shut-ins. The meeting was closed with prayer. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. M. Hoonard and Mrs. B. Nethery. t<, DOSJNES$......DIIECTORY • LI • ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE • AGENCY Gordon Elliott, Broker R. John Elliott, Salesman PHONES: Blyth Office 523.4481 Res. 523.4522 or 523.4323 'WANTED Listings on Farms, Homes and Businesses �p OLD MILL IN BLYTH atop Factory Outlet • REID &• • PETERSON Chartered Accountants) 21ti JOSEPHINE ST. �1'I' IIAM .ONTARIO I TEL. 357.1522 r N.T. DALE SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERVICE CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 . or527-0284 WARD - & UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS I I.ISTOWEL ONT. 291.3040 Bainton Limited, Blyth WINTER HOURS: Monday • Thursday 9 - 6 Fri, 9.9 Sun. I -6 Sat 9 6 TOM DUIZER Plumbing • & .1 -leafing Oil Burner Sales - Service Installation and Motor Repair Myer's PressuiCSystei fi & Water Conditioning Equipment Sheet Metal Work LONDESBORO, ONT. PHONE BLYTH 523.4359 KARL C. LENTZ Chartered Accountant Wingham, Ontario. 357-1087 s RADIO and TV, HAMILTON S I'REET • BLYTH,ONT, • P4(6523-9640 Factory service for Automatic Radio and Admiral Products,) ELLIOTT INSURANCE AGENCY BLYTH ONT. Phones: Office 523.4481; Res. 523-4323 INSURANCES IN ALL BRANCHES Fire Windstorm Court and Other Bonlis Automobile Burglary Plate Glass Liability .•. All Kinds Life. .. Guarantee Inland Transportation Accident & Sickness All RIsks Furs;'Jewelry+ WOOL AND LEATHER PRODUCTS. YOUR CHOICE FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST INVENTORIES ON THIS .CONTINENT. Tole/hem 123.010 rand lew Restaurant & ' Confectionaries - • Come in and try our Tote -a•' Meal Chicken or Rib Dinners. They are delicious. We also have Home made. Dinners, Soupe and Pie. For Take Out Orders Phone • 523.4471 •HOURS: Weekdays 7:30.10:30 Sundays 10.10:30 Located at the corner of Hwy. 4 & Cty. Rd, 25, South end of Blyth UCG BELGRAVE • YOUR FAMSUPPLY CENTRE Feed,• Bulk Delivery. or Bagged Fertilizer, Custom Blending, Bulk Spread, Farm Fuels, 24 hour Home Heat Service, Hardware, Appliances, Feeding and Watering Equipment, Work •Clothing and Boots. 887.6453 357.2711 • . B. ELECTRIC R.R. #1; Blyth Phone 523-4309 PROPRIETOR: LIEUWE BRUINSMA Residential, Commercial, Rural & Industrial Fire alarm &, Intercom systems .24 HR. SERVICE! . Fred Lawrence Electrical . Contractor . HOME, FARM AND COMMERCIAL WIRING „• PHONE AUBURN 526.7505. 'JOHN LONGSTAFF Optometrist Seaforth 527.1240 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00.5:30 Wednesday, Saturday 9:00.12:00 Clinton 482-7010 Monday 9:00.5:30 BY APPOINTMENT BP GENERAL REPAIRS OF ALL TYPES TOWING SERVICE 24 HOURS "A DAY GRIFFITH'S BP Blyth 52? -4S01' 523.9635 GORE'S HOME HARDWARE ' 523-9173 Hardware, . Gifts, Philips T.V. & Stereo .& Westing- house appliances. LYLE YOUNGBLUT OIL BURNER SALES & SERVICE "Your Oil Heating Contractor" BLYTH ONTARIO • PHONE 523.9585 t Lifeityie Good Lifestyle dental ' care habits start early. Start I your children brushing with a fluoride toothpaste when the first teeth appear. '4♦ Blyth Safety • Centre Alignment • Wheel Balancing , COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE • DISCS & DRUMS MACHINED GENERAL SERVICE AND REPAIRS . SAFETY INSPECTIONS CHATTERTON AUTO -SERVICE 'ESSO 523-9322 CLINT WILSON BACKHOE SERVICE R.R. #3, Blythe" Phone 526-7218 DOREEN'S BEAUTY SHOPPE , STYLING . TINTING CUTTING & COLD WAVES DOREEN McCALLUM Phone Blyth 523.4511 OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Advertising , keeps people working. CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY BOARD AUBURN NEWS !'•urrau rditnr MRS 1 LIANOR nlAl)N(X'K Couple wed MURKAR-SANDERSON Christmas trees and poinsettas made a pretty setting in Pickering United Church, Pickering when W. Daryl Murkar and Barbara Ann Sanderson exchanged'wedd- ing' vows before Dr. Francois Gerard in a double -ring ceremony on December 18, The organist was Mrs. Wells. The groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs, Barry Murkar, 73 Kingston Ed. W. Pickering and the bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson, Auburn. Given in 'marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor - length gown of oyster coloured nylon and carried a bouquet of red poinsettas, white roses, holly and silk flowers with silk poinsettas on a sprig on her head. Mrs. Margaret Robb sister of the bride, of London was the matron of honour wearing a floor - length gown of red nylon and carried a bouquet of white silk roses and holly. Mr. Mitchell Burnett of Thorn- hill was the best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the El Conquistador restaurant, Don Mills where the decorations were Christmas flow- ers. Following the reception the bride and groom took a trip to Ottawa and havetaken up residence at 110 Inverlochy Blvd, #1007, Thornhill,. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. PG. 3. Bible Society raises $480 in Auburn. area The president, Donald Haines and the Executive of the Auburn Bible Society wish to thank the collectors and all those who contributed to the Fall canvass, Also to the Young People who prepared and presented the Christmas Eve Carol service in Knox United Church and donated the offering to the Bible Society. Four hundred and eighty dollars has been forwarded to London from the Auburn Society. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Jardin, Michael and Darryl of Belgrave visited on Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs, Tom Jardin and grandmother Mrs. Elva Straughan. Mr. and Mrs, J.G. McIntosh of London visited at the weekend with Mrs, Frances Clark, The January meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute will be OPP report quiet week During the week January 3-9, officers at Wingham Detachment conducted 30 investigations. Fourteen charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act with 15 warnings issued, Five charges were laid under the criminal code. During the week also there were two charges laid under the Liquor Licence Act. • There were five motor vehicle collisions during the week, which caused an estimated $6,300, in property damage. There were no injuries, If someone falls in, extend your reach to make a sate rescue. You can help most effectively by NOT entering the water. WS -17 Si quelqu'un tombe allongez votre portee pour assurer la securite du sauvetage. Notre aide sera plus efficace si vous n'entrez pas dans I'eau. WS -17F 1876 1976 McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURACE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE: 10 MAIN ST., 'SEAFORTH, ONT Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Sec. Treas., Ph. 527-0400. FULL COVERAGE n Farm and Urban Properties ert fes •P Fire, Windstorm, Liability, Theft Various Floater Coverages Homeowner's; Tenant's Package,Composite Dwelling Directors and Adjusters Robt,Archlbald,R.R.4, Seaforth Ken Carnochan, R.R.4, Seaforth Lavern Godldn, R.R.N1, Walton Roes Leonhard', R.R.1, Bornholm John McEwing, R.R.1, Blyth Stanley Meliwain, R,R.2, Goderich Donald McKercher, R.R.1, Dublin Wm. Pepper, Brumfield J.N.Trewartha,Bo:661, Clinton AGENTS James Keys, R.R.1, Seaforth Wm. Lelper, R.R.1, Londesboro Steve J. Murray, 11.R.5, Seaforth 527.1817 527.1545 527.1877 345.2234 523.9390 524.7051• 527.1837 482.7534 482.7593 527.0467 523.4257 345.2172 CALL AN AGENT OR THE OFFICE held on January 18 in the Community Memorial Hall with the conveners for Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Arnold Craig and Mrs. Gordon Powell in charge, Mrs. Bob Peck is to be the guest speaker and the roll call is to be answered by telling what you are doing to conserve energy. Mr. William Rueger and Miss Carol Rueger of R.R,2 Clinton visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie, Mrs, Mary Rollinson and Mr. Murray Rollinson spent the holiday with her daughter, Mrs, Alfred Weston and Mr, Weston in Toronto, and arrived home last week, y Mr. and Mrs, Bob Turner spent Christmas with Mr, and Mrs, Gordon Hesk and family and Mr, and Mrs, Ken Turner and family at Strathroy. They also visited with Miss Lynn Turner and Mr, and Mrs, Bob Graham at London, Mr, and Mrs. Rick Ferguson, manager of the Auburn -Dungan- non branches of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has been transferred to Dublin and moved last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs, Bob Ketchabaw and family will be moving this week, from Strathroy. Mr, Ketchabaw has been, appointed manager here and started his duties last week. Miss Lynn Turner of London spent New Years with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Turner. Prize winners at the weekly euchre party were as follows - high lady, Mrs, Ross Robinson; BEEF CATTLEMEN'S Super Ton. Jan. 10 - Feb 4/77 Buy 1 Ton get 100 lbs. Free Purina Special Steer 32 - 40% Purina Special Heifer 32% 2Ma Howson & Howson Ltd.r Blyth. Wingham 523-4241 357-2700 low lady, Mrs, Albert McFarlane; high man, Douglas Gloushcr; low man, David Cartwright; novelty prize, Tom Jardin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee and family of Goderich visited last Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Boli Turner, Texas and Florida plus M atam oros M exico Via All Star Tours Deluxe Motorcoach 16 Days departures Feb. 5, 26 March 19 Apr119, 30 For Further Information Contact HOLIDAY WORLD Josephine Street m;1 Holidays are Over and the The Village Restaurant Management and Staff say Come on in. Bring the whole family for our Grand Re -opening Special On Friday, January 14 we will be opening from 4 to 8 p.m. and will be featuring specials with prices from the 50's, just to say thankyou for your patronage during the past year. So come on In, relax and enjoy dinner at prices you haven't seen in years. Roast Beef Sandwich Minced beef on a bun • Served with meat sauce, potatoes and vegetable of the day and coleslaw potatoes and vegetable of the day, plus crisp coleslaw $1.29 only $1.39 Our large quarter pounder Roast Beef Dinner Hamburger Special only 49c Cheeseburger 59c Our famous Spagettiland Meat Sauce Roll and Butter, cheese and chills only $1.59 Children 95c complete with horse radish, potatoes and 'vegetable, cote. slaw, roll and butter only $1.79 • i ti A:Y• :.\•• •:/:. :,W V• :hY.:\Y: .:til• ••}•: .::�•':.'.'}.Y}:•:ti:•:.\:i.:•:V:{':�:{:'.......:I:'...:Y..:..........:Y:.......:...}. }...:i{ ..y�'.'}:}:{•::.....:.ti ::....:{{{•.•....... .. . . . .}.\h:..:..•�{ !...:§ FRESH COFFEE TEA COKEORANGE OR ORANGE AND GINGERALE- LEMONADE are real deal at only lOc for the '' ISe small small, 20c large [with any food 30c largo • order] with an food }:\' Y order }:{}\•-0:\:1 \ti:'ti .'?:: h{:}y.VE}LX:}i?:::}ti:.}:ti}+.:Mn.}}4tii}}::\:•'i•}i{{.}•:yiti:':{{{.}\1{0:g:•:•::v.i:•:;:•'.{ti:v:•i}.'i•:•.,i{ti:':,.:,::::h:'::::.•.•N.:::•:'::}.'.:Y.:Y:X:.,::.:•.•.•.:,:::ti'}}.,}:•}:':,:{ti i,:,i•:,:,:•;: FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 4.8 p.m. ONLY Fish and Chips Freshly battered and cooked to order. Roll and butter Only $1.29 Children 89c . PC.. 4. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, ,1977. ' 7: r{�:+yi +i>+ry : ,:�t,..•Yr ¢'t' f 'r v v ..., r r: •. {v.•:. .•rn{�i.. i:+f`rh rir+rC�. >� i } � 'v..,. •.• #v:: • •.+ ,yam y�v �. {}rf'rCvhr. {{i�;Y.•'lr�r''�.::vt.•.fir.{:r:.i{•r.{•'r.ht{fi�i�.47��}}:4i`7r:{v:tiVh�$"`r:"{iK{. the tandard 1 (litt►riak KEITH & JILL ROULSTON, Co -Publishers Published every Wednesday aj Queen SI., Blyth, Ont. Subscription rates • (in advance) Canada, $8.00 Outside Canada, $10.00 Single copies: 20 cents Authorized as second class mall by Canada Post Office. • Registration number 1319. Box 10, Blyth, Ontario. Tele hone 523-9646. v{!Lh};k;y''r',:r{�, }}i}' ;'r:j �:•Y: }Kk'•'+•'• {+'0}:ti:• :;r,•: {•;i:ti:4:: •.}}{fi:; }:S,k{•;•{;{:}r{,;}+.::tir;+}I. '.}{V,.}:;'r:1.;,1y{.}}•. ;;:}4}}{iti �tvf.rr}r:.ri'v:.�w;{•;{v}t }Y{it {{v: '.•�{. •}r.•: •:hvi'r'r::ti. '•w.'rSS.r.h1L..}:� Landuse planning and quality of life The topic of protection of farmland is a hot one nowadays and one that ought to concern everyone. But there are• many aspects to the problem and some are being overlooked. At a farm meeting last week one of the subjects discussed was the problem of non-farm families living in farming areas. This usually happens in two ways: through building of new homes on small plots of land severed from farms or by the severing of unused farm homes from farms which are part of large landholdings. Such holdings are problems. While many urban dwellers long to get back to the country, to live among the people who produce food, many once they get there don't like everthing about it. They object to farmers who have livestock operations that produce a smell. They object to the farmers who have livestock operations that produce a smell. They object to the noise of farm equipment working at night or on holidays and Sundays. They demand more services from municipalities which increase taxes on farms as well as on themselves. The answer many people seek is to simply stop urban people from moving into the country. But this can have serious ramifications on the quality of life presently enjoyed by farm families and by people in farm -oriented urban centres. There was a day when out small towns boomed both because of local industry and because of a high rural population. Many of those industries have died, but new ones have sprung up in general loss of jobs has not been that high. What has changed, however, is that rural populations have plummeted. Where once every 100 -acre farm had a large farm family, today only about one in four farms have farmers living on them and the size of the farm family has decreased.. too. That means fewer stores are needed, and fewer people to run them. All such service businesses suffer and thus by not creating employment the size of a community declines and then even fewer services can be supported in the town. That hurts everyone because we've come to expect certain things such as good shopping and services. By allowing more urban people to buy old farm homes and save them from destruction, we are not only making use of available housing at a time of housing shortages, but we are increasing the population of an area thus promoting a healthy service industry. The problems involved could be solved relatively simply by changing the rules. Instead of keeping people out of farming areas make it plain through the law that the farms were there first and they have priority. If an urban person chooses to live in the country let them know that farm odours and farm noises are part of it all and they should have no legal right to inhibit farm operations. Rather than make more restrictive laws, why not just loosen the laws to favour farmers? Aids to happiness [ROYAL BANK LETTER[ There are some things which will make our search for happiness easier, though never easy. Good habits, for example, will accustom us to free our minds and hands of petty chores so that we may devote our strength of mind and body to our life job. Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations we can perform without thinking of them. The skills which we develop into habits save time and energy, accustom us to disposing of unpleasant tasks, make us exercise the virtues of punutuality and shun the vices of procrastination, and generally, free us to pay particular and undistracted attention to matters that are significant. If pattern living takes over the routine tasks, freeing us from the necessity of deciding less important things afresh every day, that is a good thing, but we must not carry habit to the point where it becomes our master. The year in which a man's habits become sacred and untouchable marks the beginning of his old age. Good health is an essential part of happiness. When our nervouse system has a surplus of energy at its disposal we take pleasure in working it off and in recuperating. Absence of health, or indulgence in pleasure beyond the limit of our stored force, causes unhappiness. In keeping the balance so often referred to between .income and outgo of energy, emotion, social feeling, and the other forces which 1 influence our happiness, we discover the virtue that resides in self-control. . Self-control does not mean merely surface composure. Down among our nerve cells and fibres the molecules are counting every discomposure and every mental disturbance. Nothing we ever do is, in strict scientific'literalness, wiped out. The emotions we allow to see the under a tranquil exterior appearance leave their mark upon the record, and we must make an accounting, debit or credit. To sit quietly in a room with nothing but one's thoughts, or with the companionship of someone with whom we are in intellectual communion, in an atmosphere of tranquillity and the appreciation of vital matters -that can be a happiness in itself and the parent of more l happiness Post n the snow BY KEITH ROULSTON How about we just skip the rest of 1977 and go on to 1978. 1 mean the way things have started out this year, I don't think 1 want to see the other goodies 1977 has in store for us. It began last week when things started to go wrong. All was peaceful and as it should be when Tuesday morning: probably too peaceful for this business because when things are going too well, it probably means trouble is just around the corner. Monday had been one of those days when things had gone too well. Everything was caught up. Things looked blight for an easy, routine week, despite the fact that through staff changes we'd been expecting things to not go to smoothly. But all that peace and serenity was shattered quickly Tuesday morning. Usually copy from the Teeswater News is shipped to the Blyth office on the morning bus, Tuesday. Instead that week there had been a Monday evening bus headed south and the parcel containing all advertising and news material for that week's paper was to be sent down on it. The little hitch, however was that the Blyth bus depot wasn't open when the bus arrived. Don't worry, the depot man advised early Tuesday morning when he found out what had happened. The bus was due to turn around in London Monday night and head north again so it would take the morning run south 'Let's forget about 1977 again. The package would be on that bus. When it arrived at 9. The bus hardly even slowed down that morning. No package was left. Panic. • A call down the. line to the next bus stop showed that the driver hadn't had a brain wave and left it there instead. So the next call was to the bus company in London. The girl was helpful. She'd try to find out what had happened to the package and get back to me, she said. A long, nervous hour later, she still hadn't called back. A second call was made to London. The call was transferred to a man who explained that they had to wait for the bus to arrive in London so they could question the bus driver. The bus was to arrive at 10:40 but wouldn't reach the company offices until after 11. He'd call as soon as he knew something. It was a horrible, wasted morning. We were too nervous to do other work; too afraid to leave the phone to go out of the office to do work needed there. It was just chew the fingernails, pull at the already thinning hair, and worry about how to make up for lost time when the package eventually did surface. The call finally came at noon. The package was sitting in London. Instead of lunch, it was a hurried trip to London that came next. Even then things didn't go all that smoothly. Instructions on how to get to the bus company were good, but left out a few details and that meant a few wasted minutes backtracking to get the right route. Once at the company site, things weren't much better. Only one building bore the company's name. It turned out to be the garage. Try the dispatcher next door, the helpful mechanic said. At the dispatcher's it .was the same story, try the office in the • next building. Finally, thankful there weren't any more buildings on the property, we found the right one, got the offending package and headed for home. Total lost time, eight hours. Patient staff worked late into the night and hard all the next day to make up the lost time. The Teeswater News was printed mid-afternoon on Wednesday rather than the normal early Tuesday evening. Then it was on to the Blyth - Standard which printed early Wednesday evening instead of early Wednesday afternoon. Finally both were printed, addressed and delivered to the post offices. A bone weary staff thought back on it all and sighed that at least it couldn't be that bad again for a long while. So what happened. Well everybody knows what the weather is like this week. Mail trucks didn't move. Snowplows didn't move. Our siaff, which only a few short months ago (the summer months naturally) had been dominated by town resid- ents, now was almost exclusively populated by farm people and all were stranded in the country until thestorm was over. New was hard to get for those who did make it because mail delivery was non-existent. Even if everyone had been able to make it to work and even if the material for the paper had been there for them to work on, there was the knotty problem of getting to the printing plant several miles away through snow drifts and blowing snow. The result, we're at the moment this is written, in as big (or bigger) a mess than last week. It means more long hours to make up the slack so hopefully you'll get your paper reasonably close to__ being on time. IIf we've got 50 more weeks like these to look forward to, let's quit ' right now. Barnboard painting came almost by THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. PG. 5. accident Don Va1r of Be;grave bad had a love of art for a long time but he came by his tochnlque of barnboard painting almost by acddent. It all began one day back in 1973 completely by accident, Don Vair, staff artist at CKNX television in Wingham was working at the station when Ward Robinson of the station's photo- graphy department dropped in to ask if he might have use for three old pieces of plywood he was about to discard. For some reason, a reason he can't recall now, Don Vair took them home and painted a picture on one of them. The effect, with the grain of the wood showing through brought a tremendous reaction from all who saw it. It spurred him on the idea of painting on wood and he went down to the sation's woodworking shop where he found a piece of old barn board discarded, He painted on it and again the reaction was terrific, "1 went out to Jim Armstong's farm," he recalls, "and filled the car with barnboards" and since then the name Don Vair and the term barnboard paintings have become more and more synony- mous. Don doesn't know for sure that he was the first artist to use barn board as a surface to paint on, but "I'm very satisfied in my own mind that 1 didn't copy anyone." The uniqueness of his work has brought him more attention than many artists get in their whole careers. Yet the publicity he gets is also usually the result of hard work on his own behalf. "I treat publicity as if I were applying for a job," he says. "I. simply try to make people aware of what I do and hope they'll find it interesting." This approach to publicity began one day when he was going by the monitor room at the station one day and saw the Juliette show on the screen. Why not, he wondered, let them know of this barnboard painting. They were indeed interested and he made an appearance on the show. He has also done television shows on stations in London, Barrie, Windsor and Kitchener. • For many artists, he says, appearing on television would be torture, but he comes from a family with a show business tradition. While other artists can't express themselves in fr,ont of a television camera, he likes television and show business. "I feel fortunate and 1 can do it", he says. Art, for Don Vair is very much show business. "Sone artists Could live in a hole in a tree somewhere and bare their souls on canvass," he says. But for him, he has to know that thereis an audience, that there are people. looking at his work and enjoying it to make it all worthwhile. He says he is hong up on things that last, and likes the knowledge that after he is gone, these paintings will still be there to speak for him. His interest in art started early, then took a sabbatical before it t developed full fledged again. He grew up in .Hamilton and studied art for four years at ICentral Technical Institute. He was deeeply religious and always had the idea that he would do religious art. Withthat in mind he enrolled in the London College t. of Bible Admissions, now part of the Ontario Bible College where he studied theology for two years. He was also interested in music however and after graduating played the organ for evangelist Barry Moore for a year then went back to school and studied music for two years. But art called him back and he was doing religious art work for two organizations at the same time. In 1971 the opportunity came to come to Wingham. The Wingham station has been responsible fox bringing at least two of the Huron couAty artistic community to, the area, (the other being Guenther Heim). He enjoys his work at CKNX more than anything else he's ever done, Don says, but is greatful that he is now able to work on a contract basis for the station meaning he simply has to get the job done and can work his own • • e He has estabibbed a repetaden far beyond the boundaries of his community for his work. —staff photo. hours. It means he's able to be home most afternoons to work on his paintings. "It enables me to develop my work securely," Don says. "It enables me to spend more time on painting. I don't have to worry about selling just to keep food on the table," Still, he is a fairly prolific painter, averaging about one piece a week. There is a lot of preparatory work to be done for each work. He has, for instance, a large amount of researched information on file for future paintings. When he decides to do one, he carefully selects the piece of wood he thinks fits his subject best. It then must be cleaned, scraped and braced for greater strength. He makes a mechanic- ally accurate drawing of what he wants to paint that is chaulked on the back, then traced onto the board. Then the painting begins. When he first began, he recalls, he tended to paint over the whole background but grad- ually, he developed the technique of letting the wood play a not important part in the overall effect. Today, the muted tones of the paintings subjects simply blend into'the weathered grain of the wood at the edges of the image. He tries, he says, "to utilize the natural properties of nature's canvas to constitute a meaningful experience that is a natural and simple and is an artistic answer to a society that is synthetic and complex." He tries, he says, to paint for the average man, "I want everybody to understand what I do." Some people have intimated to him that barnboard painting is just a passing fad, and it has obviously hurt him. "If the only redeeming factor of my work was that it was painted on wood", he says, "then it night be." But he says he is obsessed by painting on wood, that he loves it, and that he has to \to make a total committment to painting on wood as he does. Since he really became interested in barnboard painting he has given up alt other forms of painting. Some think barnboard painting is part of a nostalgia boom and will fade and be gone. "But basically," he says, "1 paint today. 1 believe wdod , is as legitimate. as any other surface. And, he says, as proof that his work is not a passing )fad, the reaction to his work today is as good as it was Wh,p he began producing it. People who have bought his paintjr(gs come back for more. Proof CO him also come:, in the fact that people come from the United States, they've never seen anything like it, People at the Toronto. television station hadn't either. In barnboard painting, he says, he thinks he has found himself as 'an artist, and that is where he is going to stay. Now the job is to produce work and promote it. That is why he has tried to get as much publicity as possible and that is why he's written and produced a series of television commericals to promote the sale of his paintings. It's also why he is very careful of where his paintings go when he sells them. At this stage of his career, he says, he has to get maximum mileage out of each painting. It would be a shame he says, if one of his paintings was sitting in a near empty room with hardly anyone seeing it. It would, he says, be like playing an organ, or singing in a room with no one to hear. More and more, he's depend- ing on selling directly to buyers. He has two outlets still, one in Windsor at The Carriage Shop and one in Blyth at The Kitchen Cupboard, but other than these he is concentrating on the advertising program that brings people right to his home to buy. And, despite his wide publicity, he's concentrating• on western Ontario people as his biggest potential audience. He finds it's much more meaningful if buyers can talk directly with the artist and he enjoys meeting the buyers. Looking back, he has seen real development in his work. His early work was as good as he could do at the time, he says, so he is not ashamed of it, but it does not compare favourably with his present work. In a way, some of his earlier disappointments have become blessings. He wanted very badly for instance, to have a national magazine article done on his work but it didn't come to be. Now, he says, he's happy it didn't because it would Continued on pg. 6 FAS-1IO\1 CLEA RA SCE u 3 to 50% off Continuing During the month of January waft 9i0•ppe Ladies' & Infants' Wear Blyth, Ont. Phone 523-4351 PG, 6. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. 'Tis Show Biz • Johnny Carson named. entertainer of the year by fellow .stars BY VONNI LEE Entertainer of the Year is a very big title in any man's language. If the honor is bestowed to you by fellow entertainers, then it means even more. Though 1 must admit 1 do not agree with their decision, the 8,000 members of the American Guild of Variety Artists have so honored Johnny Carson, naming him the entertainer of the year and presenting him with the Georgie Award, named after one of the greatest showmen of all, George M. Cohan. • Basically, when I think of an entertainer, I think of fire and vitality, the kind displayed by Sammy Davis Jr., a previous winner, or Streisand, or Liza Minelli, also a previous winner. (Sinatra, Bob Hope and Ben Vereen are also previous win- ners) Carson was hardly my idea of that kind of entertainer. But then, 1 didn't have a vote! The seventh annual awards presentation was held at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Named best comedy stars were Nancy Walker and David Brenner. Eydie Gorme was named best female singer; Barry Manilow best male singer and the Captain and Tennille best vocal duo. John Denver was named best country singe&. An up-and-coming young Aar, Lola Falana, was named blest song -and -dance entertainer and the Muppets took a well-deserved award when they were named best novelty act of the year. Natalie Cole was named the best new star. She is Nat's daughter and a real credit to her late father's memory, making it big on her own. Lawrence Welk and his orchestra were named best instrumentalists, which pro- ves that some entertainers still lean toward the conventional in music. The special award this year was presented to Edgar Bergen for distinguished entertainment of the American public for more than 50 years. His name brings back many happy memories of Sunday evenings by the radio being so royally entertained by Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd, the "Daddies of the Dummies". Bergen joins good company through the winning of Don Vair Continued from pg. 5 have been a once in a lifetime proposal and his work just wan't ready for it. He's sooner have such publicity sometime in the future, he said, when an art crfitic could look at the article and get a true picture of the potential of barnboard. Some people might think his quest for publicity is an ego-trip but to him its part of the job of trying to build a career. So many people, he says, work within the context of a 9 to 5 job with the security of working for someone else. There is progress and promotion inherent in the job,' But as an artist, the average person is his employee. Progress and promotion come only by becoming more recognized by the average person who become interested in and buys his work. Despite his outward confi- dence, he's a sensitive and even philosophical man who is striving not only to build a career doing what he wants, but to prove the worth of barnboard painting to an often skeptical art world. Whether or not he ever convinces other artists that what he is doing is important, he's building ever larger following among the common people who buy and love his work. this award; others who have it on the fireplace mantel are Lucille Ball, Kate Smith, George Burns, the late Jack Benny and the late Duke Ellington. **** I Thought you might be interest- ed in knowing what the most popular TV shows in the United States are this season. The Nielsen ratings tell it all and though these standings are for one specific week in December, it does give us some idea how care- fully our neighbors choos their garbage! The No. One rated show was good old Fonz and his "Happy Days" which makes one wonder; why weren't those days as happy when some of us lived ' in 'em? The spinoff from that show, "Laverne and Shirley" was in second place and the three shapely cops, "Charlie's Angels" made it into third. The other big • shows were "Six Million Dollar Man"; M*A*S*H*; "All in the Family"; "The Waltons"; "San- ford and Son"; "Chico and the _ Man"; "Phyllis"; "Little House on the Prairie" and "Rhoda". Interesting to note that Mary Blyth W. I. The Blyth W.I. met Jan. 6 with the president Mrs. Webster conducting the business and Mrs. McGowan reading the minutes, correspondence and financial report. Donations were made to the War Memorial Hospital and the C.N.I.B. The purchasing of a vacuum was discussed and a committee was appointed to investigate makes and prices before the Feb. Tyler Moore didn't make it that particular week though both her spinoffs did. Also surprising that "Bionic Woman" didn't show up on the list since it is a very popular show everywhere it is shown. meets meeting. An old fashioned Centennial Dinner is being planned for May 11 and a dessert euchre for the February meeting. Mrs. Harold Carter gave a report of the London Area Convention which she attended as a delegate at Tillsonburg. The remainder of the meeting was in the charge of the Family and Consumer Affairs committee, Mrs. Molly Grant and Mrs. Muriel Manning. .. ®rwE r AT armee w«w Speaking of the Bionic Woman, star Lindsay Wagner is a new bride, • having wed her beau Michael Brandon late in Dec- ember. An . earlier marriage ended in divorce for the young beauty; we'll hope these seas are a little smoother, Mrs. Adeline Campbell favour- ed with a solo and the guest speaker, Mrs. Wittich spoke on consumer buying and the differ- ent gimmicks used to confuse the consumer, and mentioned some ways to overcome these prob- lems. The meeting closed with a social time and lunch served by Mrs, Jean Nethery and Mrs, A. Young. how efficient is your oil furnace?Op THE C �E fuficiet•isiRNAc� EF could lecr help cut yourheating costs Let CO-OP clean, condition and tune-up your furnace; and check its efficiency rating — all at the same timel Using modern test equipment, we'll measure the chimney draft, stack temperature, gas analysis and smoke number — and, report ,on the efficiency rating of your furnace, ' in writing. Phone today and have your furnace tuned to its top performance. It could save you a lot of money on your annual. heating bill. A Befgrave Co-op WINGRAM 357-2711 -- BRUSSELS 887 Euchre There were 10 tables in play at W.I. card party on Friday night January 7. Winners were: ladies _high, Vera Gibbings;lone hands, Ann Overholt; low, Margaret Good; mens high, Don Buchanan; low' hands, Lorne Hunking; low, Bert Shobbrook. There will be another on January 21 at 8:30 p.m. In charge will be Marjorie Duizer, Tri Duizer, Alice Davidson and1 Hazel Reid. Londesboro' personal news Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Shob- den) and family at Needham brook visited on Tuesday January 4 with his aunt Mrs. Duncan memorial Chapel at time of her Campbell (former Marjorie Vod- husband's death. Sympathy is Dolene Hunking new chief of Explorer group • Expedition No 7 began by repeating the Explorer Purpose and singing the Explorer song Valorie Millson read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved. Shelly Wester- hout paid her birthday money. Mrs. Westerhout read off some riddles for us to figure out. Elections for new officers were held with Darlene Hunking • becoming the new chief Explorer Jacqualine Johnston is to be Keeper of the logs and Jannett Johnston elected treasurer. Su- zanne Tablyn read scripture and a few games of charades were played, The meeting closed. with the' Explorers prayer and singing "This is My fathers World" Londesboro U.C.W. shows $700 surplus The U.C.W. held their annual executive meeting on January 6 in the church with a pot luck dinner at 12:30 noon. Following the dinner, President Helen Lawson welcomed all and read "January is a new page, do not mar it" and led in prayer, Minutes of last annual meeting read by assistant secretary Nora Pipe Treasurer's report given by Treasurer Hattie Wood receipts of $5017.52 the expenses $4300.75 with a balance of 703.77 A letter was read from Clerk of Session Margaret Whyte of thanks for the choir gowns and the lunch served for Anniversary service. , Dora Shobbrook reported 77 cards sent and six roses and bud vases when there is a death in home and also for the buying committee, Laura Lynn reported on bales two bales in May and 2 in November to Good -will in..Lon- Blyth United church news Communion Service at Blyth United Church on Sunday morn- ing. Greeting into the Narthex were Marjory McNall and Cal Falcon- er. The ushers were Barbara Blake, Kay Buchanan, George Waason, Bill Carter. Cathy Madill and Kim Watson sang a duet "How Great Thou Art", Rev. Wittich's Sermon - The Power of the Cross • 1 Cor 1-18-22-24. Canadian cattle given to Haiti One hundred and twelve Holstein cattle were transported by chartered jet 'from Toronto International Airport Dec. 28 to Haiti as a special Christmas gift from Canada and the Rotary clubs of Central Ontario. Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food William G. Newman, Kenneth .Davis, central Ontario chairman of the Rotary Club World Service Committee, and Norman Guild, central Ontario Rotary Club governor, were at the airport to see this first shipment of Holstein cattle leave for Haiti. The project, which cost $50,000 was financed by the 57 rotary clubs of Central Ontario and assisted by the Canadian Inter- national Development Agency (CIDA). The Holsteins were purchased through funds raised by the Rotary clubs and donations from students at the Kemptville College of Agricultural Tech- nology. Some of the cattle were donated • by Ontario farmers. don. 40 pan mitts and 12 scaffs sent to Scott missions Toronto, It was moved to send bales spring and fall with Laura Lynn_ in charge. It was moved to raise allovation from $700 to $800 moved that Berean unit clean brass and Aimwel in charge of flowers. The Huron, Perth U.C.W. Presbyterial to 'be held on January 25 at Seaforth Northside church registration at 9:15. The theme is "citizens of the world" Elaine Townsend will speak and Mrs, Riber will be speaker. The chairman for following committee are; church and society, Dora Shobbrook; Christ- ian Developement, Edythe Bea- con; world outreach, Alice David -1 son; Literature and communic- ations, Lauda Lyon; Finance and Stewardship, Hatti Wood; Nom- inating, Ferne McClure; social, Brenda Radford; Funeral lunch- es, Mary Longman; to order cards, Hattie Wood. There will be a business meeting in February and world's Day of Prayer on March 4th with everyone wel- come. Church news Greeters were Lorn Hunking and Bert Shobbrook, Ushers were Karen Durnin, Tracy Mitchell, Sharon Thompson and Diane Bromley. The choir anthem was "All through the year" with Mrs. Glen McGregor, organist and Mrs. Allen Shaddia. choir director. Mr. Jim Jameison member of session invited the parents to present their children to Rev. McDonald. for baptism. Kerry Ann daughter of ' Raymond and Sheila Kennedy and Jason Richard son of Richard and Brenda Konarski. The Junior congregation teachers were Joan Mason, Mrs. Bob Peel and Mrs. Ted Fothergill. It was announced that salt and sand are available at the church, Contact Scouts if needing any. -Bone or Sirloin Steak urkey Breast Turkey Legs Canada Packers Bacon Pieces Beef Boneless Stew Grade Medium Eggs Eggo Waffles Valley Farms French Fries $1.69 Ib. $1.19 Ib. 89c Ib. 69c Ib.. 99c Doiz 79c 'pkg. of 8" 69c [21b bag] 49c Blyth Meat Market BLYTH 523=4551. WE DELIVER Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12,-1977,. PG.. 7. extended, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Snell visited on Saturday with their daughter Mr, and Mrs. Bev Jewitt, Woodstock. Bev is a patient in Woodstock General Hospital with Diabetes, Mrs. Laura Sundercock spent New Year's January 2 with Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Crawford and family Blyth. Mr, and Mrs. Norman Alexan- • der returned home on Monday January 3rd from spending a week with their daughte '4r. and Mrs. Don Cousinean, 'Jimmy and Tammy at Sault St Marie, Ontario. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Moir of • Levac spent Friday night with Mrs.\ Alice Davidson they were enroule to Texas, Mrs. Len Caldwell spent a few days last week with her mother Mrs. Wm, Colquhoun, Clinton. Miss Pat Burns' of Toronto spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brig, Seaforth attended the baptism of their grandaughter Kerry Ann and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kennedy on Sunday, Colleen and John Scruton, Clinton spent Saturday afternoon and night with their Grandpar- ents Mr, and Mrs. Tom Allen, January Savings 45" Flannelette $1.29 yd. 45" 100% Cotton Corduroy $3.29 yd. 60" Chavoisette Double Knit $3.99 yd. 45" Cotton /Polyester Prints 20% OFF 60" Interlock Jerseys $4.99 yd. 60" Plain Interlock $3.49 yd. 54" Brown and Green Suedes reg. $7.99 SPECIAL $5.79 yd. B. J. Fabrics Blyth, Ont. .•• •••• ., \ 11,_11. _ 11._•.\.._11114._.11 _.._..•••.._..•••...•••...••••.. _ 11._.._, _..••••.. CHURCH OF GOD McConnel Street, Blyth CHURCH SERVICE: I 1 a.m. •11. _ 1111_i._ 1111_.._.._.. _1111SOON. 110_11.. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Fred H. Carson , ST. Marks, Auburn 9:30 a.m. St. John's, Brussels 11:15 a.m. A Trinity, Belgrave 1:00 p.m. _.._.._.._.._.. _.. _.11_11. _1111_.._.. _1111 _.r_.. _.,_.._,._.._.._.._.1,11.. THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA THE REV. CECII. L. WITTICH SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:50 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE -11 a.m. "0 COME, LET US WORSHIP" .\.._.11\., \.,\ .. _11,_,11\..\.._..••••.._11,_..4._.._..\.._.,••••..V.\1111\ CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH January 16,1977 Worship Service -10 am 1 Peter 3:8-22 Sermon: "In Defence of the Faith Worship Service - 2:30 pm Scriptures: Acts 16:25-40 Sermon: To Be right with God(I1) 1111 WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR Rev. Wdsley Ball Family Bible Studd Hour -I p.m. Family Worship Senicc -2 p.m. 1jVTERDENOMINATIONAL • ALL WELCOME THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA e Auburn • 11:15 a.m. Donnybrook - 9:45 a.m. Rev. Earl K. St. Jean ._.._.••••.._11._.11_1111••:1111.4.40_ •••••••••••••••••.....e...••••• .._.._.. \ 1111_.. \ .. _.•_., ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FATHER JOSEPH F. HARDY Mass at Blyth every Sunday at 9 a.m. PG. 8. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. BY BILL SMILEY Could you write a pungent, telling essay on the Human Spirit in the new year? No? Well, that's what my senior students tell me too. But I know they are wrong, and I think you are wrong also. 1'11 'bet you could write a dandy, especially if you have lived a lot. I gave my students instructions for an essay, and most of them went into a state of mild shock. They shouldn't have, They are dealing with the human spirit, their own and others, every minute of their young _lives. However, students, likq most of us, prefer things to be spelled out. But how can you spell out the human spirit? You can't touch it, taste it, smell it, weigh or measure it. You can't peer through some- one's navel and shout "Tally hol There it is! Your spirit!" From the beginnings of thought our great writers and thinkers have explored the human crea- ture in an effort to pin down this elusive thing, Some philosophers have belie- ved they had put their finger on tile slippery little devil only to find that it has squirted away. Clerics are more apt to call it the soul. Psychologists pin nasty names like id and ego and libido on various aspects of it. Writers give examples of it, Artists try to depict its highest aspirations. The human spirit exists in all of us. It, along with the power to reason, is what raises us above , the level of the beasts. Its presence is allied to all that is good and great in human kind: loyalty, integrity, compassion, honor, courage, dignity. Its -absence represents all that is bad in the human race: greed, cruelty, prejudice, indifference, t treachery. Given the right fertilizer, the human spirit reaches out to other human spirits, and mankind ' moves another inch toward' the stars, Without proper nourishment, the human spirit shrivels or warps, turns in on itself, rots, and spreads like cancer. In certain periods, the under- nourished spirit produces the great psychopaths like Attila the Hun, Napoleon, Hitler, and we are led into darkness. But after each of these sombre intervals, the resurgent human spirit roars back, fanning the embers into a blaze of glory, and once more man is on the march. This is all very inspiring, •I'm sure, but it's pretty abstract.. and 1 prefer the concrete. Let's see if we can find some examples of the human spirit in action. The human spirit BOO and the new year When a two-year-old child, normally good and obedient, sticks out his lip and flatly refuses to do something reason- able, and defies threats of spankings, he is not just being stubborn, He is exhibiting, to the world, his sense of self, of independence. That is the human spirit. When an 80 year old man, or woman, prefers to pig it alone in poverty and discomfort, rather than be shuttled off to a cosy senior citizen's home, he or she is doing the same, When a man or woman had enough guts to say "No!" at a time when all about are saying "Yes!" that's the human spirit at work. But let's get down to an example we can all understand, When a man gets up after his old lady had knocked him down five times, and advances on her, arms outstretched, and says: "darling, let me explain just once more," that is the human spirit at its best. Don't get this human spirit thing all mixed up with senti- mentality: the cooing of a baby, which might just be a gas pain, might be just vanity. Or gloating. No, let's keep it on a high plain. Here arc the instructions I gave my students. See how they grab you, "This essay is to be an examination of the human spirit (soul, self) as it acts and reacts under stress, in interplay with other human spirits, in conflict with society. "The essay should reveal something of what the student has learned this year from exposure to the ideas of first-class writers concerning the human spirit, "Ideas expressed should not be merely emotional claptrap or mystic foofawraw. Nor should they be a mere recording of examples bt the human spirit in action, taken from the books read. They should rather represent the student's own human spirit reacting to the stimulus of what has been read and pondered, "Any reasonable -- and even some unreasonable •• approaches to the topic will be encouraged. "Students may choose one of the following exhortations from their glorious leader: "Good Luck" "or "Eat Your Heart Out." Aren't you glad you don't take English from me? Don't eat more of any food than is necessary - ex - I tra food, even the healthy kinds, turns into fat, Fat is both unattractive and un- . healthy. Patient Care in the Home Learn simple nursing procedures to care for family illness. The public is invited to 'attend this siix week course sponsored by St. John Ambulance at the Clinton Hospital commenc- ing January 18th, 1977 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Cost - $5.00. ^� For registration, please contact Len MacGregor at the -Ontario Mlnistry of Agriculture & Food in Clinton 482.3428 or Zenith - 7 -2800. ks in the Blyth THE RIDER OIF THE WHITE HORSE BY ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF This is a story of Thomas Fairfax, a_dedicated uncompro- mising, great soldier who was the Rider of the White Horse. The background is the Civil War in England and in particular the battle of Marston Moor. Afterwards the hero opens his heart to his wife whose love he is unable to return. Woven through the story like a gold thread, we see the magic of the seasons in England as they change from winter to spring. WOMAN OF_LABRADOR BY ELIZABETH GOUDIE Many writers have glorified the DELICIOUSLY Library , life of a hunter, that is from a man's point of view, In this auto- biography, Elizabeth Goudie tells of her own personal experiences, but through her we can picture. how many trapper's wives lived, She has written a human document full of joy, fear, humour and tribulation. AMELIA QUACKENBUSH BY SHARLYA GOLD Twelve year old Amelia survey- ed her life and felt just miserable: Both her name and her clothes were hand-me-downs. Now she was enrolled in a new school arid friendless, Her'family tried to be helpful; but Momma was interest- ed only in books, Pop suggested complete self-reliance and neither 1" ' °°THESEi %µ Yi Y': SCHNEIDER'S QUALITY MEATS: OLD FASHIONED BONELESS WHOLES OR '/'S SMOKED HAMS $2.29 SLICED $2.49 ONELESS FULLY COOKED PORK ' 'S LB. PICNIC SHOULDERS $1.69 BONELESS FULLY COOKED • LB DINNER HAM SLICED $1.99 RED HOT REGULAR OR ALL -BEEF W E I N E R S ILB. PKG. 69c 5 VARIETIES OF SLICED LB LUNCH MEATS $1.09 12 OZ, HEADCHEESE BOWLS 79c POLISH COIL SAUSAGE BOTTERHAMWORST LUNCH MEAT SKILLET STRIPS MINI DELI'S LB $1.09 LB $1.39 1 LB PKG. 99c 8OZPKG. 89c SCHNEIDERS MILD -MED. -OLD 12 oz, Cheese Wedges $1.19 SCHNEIDERS PARCHMENT PRINT 1 LB Margarine 2 FOR PILLSBURY CRESENT Dinner Rolls McCORMICKS Soda Crackers BERE'S Walnut Nibs STOKELY'S Pumpkin ROY -ALL Luncheon Meat GAD.. Sandwich Bags GLAD 26"x36" GREEN Garbage Bags POWDERED Ajax Cleanser 22oz. 89c 49c ILB 69c 12 oz. $1.39 28 oz. 49c 12 oz 59c BOX OF 100 FOR 89c PKG.10 for 99c 2 for 89c BLEACH FOR THE UNBELACHABLES Javex 44 oz. $1.99 ROYAL 2 ROLL PACK Paper Towels 996 CANADA DRY 28 0z 4 FOR C -Plus Orange PLUS DEPOSIT $1.00 26 OZ BOTTLES 4 FOR Coca Cola PLUS DEPOSITS $1.00 OPEN 6 DAYS AWEEK FRI. NIGHT TILL 9:00 for your shopping convenience of her older sisters were any help. finally Amelia made friends at school, but that brought a more confusing situation than she had ever imagined could be. GREENWITCH BY SUSAN COOPER Simon, Jane, and Barney came to Trewissick in Cornwall, enlist- ed by their great-uncle 'Merry, to help rescue a priceless grail that had b6en stolen, It was at the time of the making 'of the 'Greenwitch, a good luck omen, I and Jane was allowed to witness this night -long ceremony, That i shaped all the events that follow. **** NEXT JUNIOR STORY WILL BE ON JANUARY 1:40 PM. HOUR 25 AT SNELL'S GROCERY LEWIS FRESH 3 LOAVES FOR BREAD (WHITE ONLY) $1 WHITE, CRACKED WHEAT, REG. 53c OR 60% WHOLE WHEAT 3 LOAVES FOR FRESH BREAD $1.19 WESTONS REG. 75c FOR CHELSEA BUNS 55c WESTONS REG. $1.10 FOR ANGEL CAKE 89c FRESH PRODUCE: GOLDEN CHIOUITA BANANAS PER LB 19c SUNKIST NAVEL PER DOZ. • ORANGES .SIZE88's $1.19 SIZE 72's PER DOZ. $1.39 FRESH. HEAD LETTUCE 2 heads for 89c MAC APPLES SLBS FOR 99c FROSTED FOODS: M'cCAIN DELUXE PIZZAS REG $1.49 FOR 4PK, 1.49 SOMERDALE STRAIGHT CUT 2LB BAG FRENCH FRIES 43c ;ZARIN DINNERS 73c MAXWELL HOUSE 1 LB BAG GROUND COFFEE $2.79 RED ROSE MAITRE D', OR NESTLE 10oz. INSTANT COFFEE $3.69 ST. WILLIAMS 24 OZ, RASPBERRY JAM $1.19 KRAFT SMOOTH 3LB PEANUT BUTTER $2.39 HEINZ FANCY 48 OZ TOMATO JUICE 69c WELCH'S 40 OZ GRAPE JUICE $1.09 MSUPIXED PREME SWE ICKLco52.298°z. • UNIVERSAL RED SOCKEYE SALMON v's $1.29 STOKELYS 12 OZ KERNEL CORN 39c ALLEN'S PI NEAPPLE GRAPEFRUIT DRINK • 48 oz. 49c DARE'S BOXED ILB CHOCOLATES $1.29 VOORTMAN FESTIVE STYLE 3 PKGS. FOR COOK I E S CLEARING $1.00 WE DELIVER PHONE 523.9332 Peewees post impressive wins in, past week On January 6 the Blyth Peewees journeyed to Milverton to play the Milverton Peewees. The first period was well played with both teams scoring two goals. In the second period Blyth went ahead by the score of 5 to 3. But Milverton wasn't through and came back and tied the game with two quick goals in the first of the third period. Then Blyth took over and scored five unanswered goals to win the game 10 to 5. Goal scorers for Blyth were Bruce Hunking with 3, Darryl Chalmers with 2; Kevin Coultes — with 2, Kurt Whitfield with 1, •Ken Fitzgerald with 1, Jerry Hoggarth with 1. Assists went to Jerry Hoggarth with 3, Ricky Scrimgeour with 2, Bruce Hunking with 2 and Kevin Coultes, Kurt Whitfield, Ken Fitzgerald and Darryl Chalmers each with one, On January 7, the Blyth Peewees played their first home game of the year against Monkton. This was an easy game for Blyth with the home town boys Bain,toneers lose title The Blyth Baintoneers went to Seaforth on Wednesday, Jan. 5 to play against Seaforth Junior Farmers. Once again Blyth came up on top by beating Seaforth 3.0. Goal scorers for Blyth were Debbie Coultes, Mary Anne Cook and Marge Heffron. Rosie Fidom, Annette Carter and Sue Kolkman took turns playing in net and did a coming out on top to the score of 12to2. Goal scorers for Blyth were Ken Fitzgerald with 2, Darryl Chalmers with 3, Bruce Hunking with 2, Kevin Coultes with 4 and Jerry Hoggarth with 1. Assists went to Bruce Hunking with 2, Darryl Chalmers with 2, Kevin Coultes with 2, Ricky Scrimgeour with 4, Ken Fitzger- ald and Kurt Whitfield each with one. The boys appreciated the large crowd out to see them play so lets keep it up fans, in close battle fine job. On Saturday, Jan, 8, the Blyth Baintoneers travelled to Desboro to play at 2:00 against the Brampton Allstars. Blyth beating the Allstars 5.0, Goal scorers for Blyth were Joyce Carter with 3 and Marge Heffron with 2. Rosie Fidom, Annette Carter, and Sue Kolkman took turns playing in net and did a fine job. The second game was against Peewee B's play Friday For their first game in the new Blyth arena the Blyth PeeWee "B" team made the following goals; Paul Pierce; 3 goals, 2 assists; Ron Howson; 2 goals, 3 assists; David Plunket; 2 goals, 2 assists; David Souch, 2 goals, 2 assists; Brian Wesburg 1 goal; Scott, MacDonald; 1 assist; Brian Coultes 1 assist; David Marshall; 1 goal, 1 assist, The next game will be on Industrial league action begins The Blyth Industrial Hockey League opened their schedule on Sunday, January 9. In the first game Team 1 and Team 3 played to a 6 to 6 tie. Goal scorers for Team 1 were Don Stewart,2; Terry Pierce,2; John Watson,1, and Lornie Whitfield, 1. Goal scorers for Team 3 were Ronnie Plunkett, 2; Rod Ansley,1; Robbie Lawrie,1, Doug Scrim- egeour, l; and Ron Henry,I. In the second game Team 5 defeated Team 4 by the score of 7 to 1. Goal scorers for Team 5 were John Cooper, 4; Laverne Clark,l; Bryan Black,l; and Laurie Camp- bell,1. Larry Robinson scored for Team 4. On Sunday January 16,Team 2 plays Team 3 at 8:00. At 9:30 Team 1 plays team 5. Blyth Midgets post 5th win The Blyth Midgets chalked -up their fifth win of the season by dumping Monkton 6-2 in a hard-hitting game. Monkton jumped into an early lead at 1:05 of the first period, but goals by Steve Plunkett, Steve Howson and captain Dale Whit- field gave Blyth a 3-2 edge at the end of the first stanza. Blyth tallied two unanswered goals by Whitfield and Jeff Watson to increase their lead. to 5.2 at the end of the second period. Greg Hallen scored the only goal of the last period to close out the scoring at 6-2. Terry Powell and Steve De Jong turned in a strong game in the Blyth net. The agressive Blyth team took 15 of the 20 penalties called. Blyth now have a 5 -1 -0. - record for this season. The Blyth boys are ' playing an excellent brand of hockey so come out and give them your support. Next home game is January 14 with Blyth playing host to Milverton. Friday, January 14, 6 p.m. against Belmore. Bowling results Clinton -Blyth Ladies Bowling results for the week were:high singles, Lia Hoggarth, 345; Linda Cooper, 287; Marg Sertsema, 257; Marg Kuiper, 274. High Triple, Lia Hoggarth, 707. High Average, Linda Cooper, 209. Team standings'show; The Striking Demon's 16; Bionic Wonders, 16; The Windmills, 14; The Odd Ball Bunch, 14; Bonnie Brave, 12; The Ups and Downs, 9. the strong Desboro team whom the Baintoneer defeated 1-0 with Mary Anne Cook scoring the goal. Rosie Fidom played in net and did an outstanding job. The Blyth Baintoneer now were in the championship game and would either play the Blue Streaks or the Green Machines, Both of these teams coming from the St. Clements League, As a result the final game was between the Baintoneers and the Green Machines, Knowing what the Green Machines were capable of doing the team still went out with the attitude to win. The Baintoneers went ahead 1-0 with Marge Heffron scoring the goal. The game soon became very pushy with everyone tackling each other. Finally the Green Machines drilled in two fast goals, beating the Baintoneers 2-1 and taking the tournament. Rosie Fidom played in net and did an excellent job. The Baintoneers would like to thank the fans that came to the tournament and cheered the 'team on. Opening rs to small business Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business one of our representatives will be at THE PARKER HOUSE MOTEL CLINTON JANUARY 20, 1977 11 you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. PG, 9, Blyth Peewees win again at Silver Stick On Jan, 9, the Blyth Peewees journeyed back to Watford again to play their second game in the Silver Stick tournament, This time playing against a strong team from Glencoe, This was a hard fought game from start to finish with end to end hockey and both teams missing some great scoring chances. Blyth took the lead at 2:45 of the first period with a goal by Kevin Coultes assisted by Ricky Scrimgeour and Darryl Chalmers. Five minutes and 17 seconds later Glencoe tied it up. At the end of the first period it was 1 to 1. At 3:59 of the second period Jerry Hoggarth scored to put Blyth ahead only to have Glencoe come back and tie it up three minutes and 26 seconds later. Kurt Whitfield and Bruce Hunk- ing assisted on Jerry's goal. The third period ended with neither teams scoring so at the• _ . end of regulation time the score was tied 2 to 2. This set the stage for some exciting hockey with the first goal scored being the winner. After two overtime periods of hockey and two minutes and 35 seconds played of the third Kurt Whitfield scored from Jerry Hoggarth to win the game for Blyth. This gives the Blyth Peewees the chance to return Friday_night to play against Watford, the winner advancing to the Peewee B champions. The coach, manager and fans would like to thank the boys for a well played and exciting game of hockey. Pi7RT/[/P (T/On Tne Canadian mOremenl for personal lanes$ Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. A,}• 0}r,•l_ff'.ri hiY •}Yfi:{' r • afJCf <;sf • SHOP ECONOMICAL SHOP OUR FOOD BUYS KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP VIVA 2 PLY PAPER TOWELS 2PLY TISSUE KLEENEX loo THIFFO PURE SHORTENING ELM GROVE DAIRY SPREAD H.P. SAUCE 8.5 oz. JELLO [DIFFERENT FLAVORS] JELLY POWDER R. HOOD [ 4y,9 .5J% 160Z 63c 2's 88c 2FLAVORS) '�— WHITE CAKE MIX KRAFT PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHY DEL MONTE FANCY PEAS AYLMER CR. STYLE CORN ALYMER CHOICE 14 oz. PEACHES HALVES sW�,ru 2 / 85c CORDONBLEU BEEF STEW 2/79c 1 LB. 59c 1LB. 89c 49c 3 OZ 4/88c 14 0Z. 99c 1LB. 87c 14 oz. 31$1 14 OZ. 42c IRISH STEW 1'/: LB. MEAT -BALL STEW 99c CANADA DRY LOW CALARIE GINGERALE luuu. CANS FOR 99c Chocolate bars are still 20 c. [The prices have gone up already 1 Valentine Candies already on sale MEATS LUNCHEON MEATS SCHNEIDERS OR MAPLE LEAF SIDE BACON SCHNEIDERS OR MAPLE LEAF WEINERS 60Z 43c $1.59- 79c FRUITS AND PRODUCE Fresh Cooking onions, Spanish Onions, Lettuce, Radish, Cabbage, Carrots, Tur- nips, Cepery Heart, Tomatoes, Cumbers, Lemons, Oranges, Grapefruits, Grapes, Delicious Apples, Tangerines, Yams, Bananas, all available. JIWA'S SUPERIOR I�AARKET '- ',523-4421 PG. 10. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977, Azirl7zziric1:72 (1) Classified Rates1 Effective June 26, 1974 WORD COUNT Charges are based on the number of words. Sets of numerals as for serial numbers, street numbers, phone numbers or prices count as ' one word per set. Words joined by hyphens count as separate words. SEMI -DISPLAY 5 cents per word, minimum charge of 51.25. Box numbers to this office will be charged 50 cents per insertion. Births, marriages, engagements and deaths are free of charge. DISPLAY 51.40 per column inch, after 10 consec6tive 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 NOON PHONE 523.9646 For Sale HONEY: No. 1 white, 65c Ib. plus container. 30 lb. at 519.00. Adequate supplies for winter. Bill Elliott, 489 Dinsley St. E., Blyth, 523-9663. 42-tfn DELUXE REDWOOD ABOVE Ground Pools, (2) 16 by 24; 16 by 32, complete, 1 year old. Repossess by bank, sacrifice half price. Call Mr. James, 519-681-3804. 23-tfn A 197512 x 60 ft marlettt mobile home, 2 bedroom with 4ft extension on livingroom. Inquire after 7 p.m. at 523.4279. 1-2 1973 PONTIAC LEMANS, Excellent body and motor. Must be seen to be appreciated. Will certify, 523-4474. 52-4 1974 CHEVY carpeted. 53800 Contact Mary 523-9416. SPORTS VAN, or best offer. Ellen Walsh. 2-3p 1974 FORD TRUCK with stake rack. Apply Clare Vancamp. , Phone 887.6310 2-1 ONE STANDARD SIZE LOT 66' x 132 located on Hamilton St, in Blyth. phone 523.9326 for further information. 2.2p ONE COBRA CAM 89 Citizens Band radio (base station). Apply Ron Carter 523.9377 after 6 p.m. 2-i Help Wanted Secretary to the Director We require a mature experi- enced well organized sescretary to help establish the new HURON CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Clinton. Duties to begin as soon as possible and will include setting up office procedure, bookeep- ing, typing, telephone and reception. Of great importance is a warm, friendly manner with our clients on the telephone and in the office and the ability to work in the strictest of confidence. Please reply, giving details of experience and telphone number also to D. Keilor, P.O. Box 100, Clinton, Ont. 2-1 Wanted • A child's crib in good condition. 523-9243 2-1 1 Pr, of Adult showshoes. 523-4455. 2-lp a For Rent Modern unfurnished house, 4 miles out of Blyth, 3 miles out of Belgrave with 3 piece bath. Call 523-9368 2-1 1IulIITfIIIIMAIII1IIIII•IIIIIUIII" BROADLOOM CLINTON'S CARPET CENTRE . •Wall to wall installations or are carpets *Samples shown in your borne •Free estimates •Guaranteed installations ['here's a Celanese carpet for every, room In the home. • "Quality you can trine t From BALL & MUTCH FURNITURE LIMITED • Pbone 482.9505, ClInto jumm IIIII1111111111 ianiIIIIIINIIItliIII1111M1111 QIIIIIIII iAt Your Service: �• At Your Service SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED New modern equipment. Over 20 years experience, Phone Louis Blake, 887-6800, RR 2, Brussetlfs. CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing repairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. tfn 0 It 'ow •Complete Drywall finish *Ceiling Suspension •Acoustic Tiles •Exterior Stucco *Texture Spraying with Wall -Tex Accoustic Corp. Phone 526-7702 Commercial, Industrial and residential Card of Thanks I ;l Sincere thanks to all the members of the Blyth Fire Brigade for their • kindness and efficiency in ex- tinguishing the fire. Anne and Harold Cunningham, Londesboro 2-1 Notice. r !i DAVIDSON HEARING AID SERVICE. Free hearing tests, 45 day trial, batteries, chargers, repairs, city and country house calls. 334 Queens Ave., Phone 432-9951, London. 23tfn Real Estes, • BERG% Sales • Service Installation • Barn Cleaner ▪ Bunk Feeders • Stabling FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives R.R. 2, BLYTH Phone Brussels 887.9024 CANTON OFFICE 482.3821 1 HAROLD WORKMAN 482.7658 LARRY PLUMSTEEL 527.0052 CIVickro PIERRE RAMMELOO 523.9478 Member of Huron County Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service FARMS - 120 acres near Blyth, 100 workable, 3 bedroom house, large' barti: ' • Sow tarrowing operation on 50 actes near Clinton. . •10b acre cash crop farm near Lucknow with buildings. - 34 acres, 22 workable, 12 of bush, Gravel bottom; near, Clinton. - 50 acres cash cropland near Holmesville. - 80 acres, 70 workable, rolling land, at Holmesville. -300 acres, 250 workable beef farm, no house, near Brussels. -250 acres, 175 workable, good house, beef and corn drying setup, near Brussels. •100 acres, 65 workable, brick house, dairy barn near Brussels. - 100 acres, 80 workable, 20 pasture, beef and sow operation, near Brussels. -90 acres, 55 workable on Maitland River near Brussels.' -1501 acres,135 workable, brick home, modern dairy barn, near Belgrave.', rf r • r f�� •r r./{r+{r�y� rf fi � rrrrr r :•r.• • %•! r.? ^'rrjI Yr'%: �i.�rYl.{f��Nrr/l�:f!/rr.•Yi6G{4��T.{:�'ir {�'r:�}rfira+•f.�:{•'r.+rF f+rrl�A •We have houses for sale in Clinton, Seaforth and Surrounding areas as well as apartment buildings and businesses. 5 HANK'S SMALL ENGINE SERVICE HENRY REININK 1 MiLE NORTH OF ' LONDESBORO• • 523-9202 SNOWMOBILE SNOWBLOWER ETC, REPAIR Real Estate' REAL ESTATE LTD. 482.9371 Clinton New 1 floor brick home in Biyth, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, double attached garage, propane heat, carpeted, family room. 2 storey brick home in Blyth, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, carpeted living and dining room. Centrally located. 2 acre o ;� f Lyth, 9 r.. hom% e s . it hat m d. 1 floor frame home, 5 rooms, all in excellent condition, 3 bed- rooms, fully finished basement, carpeted. 'acre in Londesboro with 1 floor brick home, 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, all carpeted, full finished basement. 238 a hoOnd cash D farm near h. Lot in Londesboro, suitable • for mobile home. 425 acre fully equipped ' dairy farm in West Wawanosh Twp. 360 acres workable.\ 1'/2 storey frame home on property. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Don't be afraid to think big, so long as you don't think Other people small. Real Estate. Phone 482.9747 REAL ESTATE CLINTON, ONT, FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE 264 acres dairy farm in Colborne Township, 8 and 10 room house. New dairy barns, 3 silos with unloaders, pipe line milking, new drive shed, 80 acre dairy farm in Goderich Township, 8 room frame house, double garage, barn, stable cleaner, drive shed. Goderich Township, Sow and hog farm. New 3 bedroom house, full basement, new barns 40 x 90 and 24 x 40. Paved road. West Wawanosh Township, 100 acres hog farm. 8 room house, barn, new drive shed. Highway property, 2 miles west of Clinton, 9 room house. Barn, 7 acres. 7 acres bush in Goderich Township. Ashfield Township. 100 acres beef and cash crop farm, level land, 8 room tram house, barn 36 x 76. implements Included. Hullett Township Large 2 storey brick building In the village of Kinburn, Hullett Township. 8 room brick house, barn and drive shed on 3 acres. West of Lucknow. 183 acres dairy farm. 11 room house. Large barn, silo with unloader, 50 milk cows and heifers. All the equipment. Huron Township 240 acres flied cash crop land. 9 room house, barn, silo. C. Burma RR 2, Clinton 482-3287 salesman for K. W. Colquhoun Limited Clinton -• 482.9747 PREGNANT AND DISTRESSED ` Call BIRTHRIGHT 524.7153, 432.7197 a gnommgiganumw"" COMiNGEVENTS BINGO: Every Monday evening The Huron County Health Unit at the Vanastra Recreational .invites you to attend the Centre, RR 5, Clinton at 8 p.m. 15 regular games of 512.00. 3 share -the -wealth. Jackpot of 5200 must go. Door prizes and many other . specials. • Admission re- stricted to 16 years of age and over. 36-tfn CLINTON LEGION BINGO every Thursday 8:30• p.m. Admission 51.00, restricted to 16 yrs. or invited to attend and participate over, 15 regular games of S15.00, ; in the discussions. 2-1 55.00 leased on split, 3 door•CASH BINGO, SEAFORTH prizes, S5Cc concellation if jack ' LEGION HALL, Friday, January pot not won. Jackport 5240.00 in 14, 1977 at 8:15 p.m, sharp. 15 58 calls or less.n regular games at 510.00 each, three specials for 525.00 each and a $75.00 jackpot to go each week. A babysitting seminar will be Admission, $1.Ot}; extra cards 25c held at Hullett School auditorium each or 7 for 51.00 (Children Fri. Jan 14, 1977, 9:15 a.m. to under 16 not permitted) Pro - 11:30 a.m. for the benefit of ceeds for Welfare Work. grades 7 and 8 as well as parents I Sponsored by Branch lbo. st a• of pre-school children. 2-1 : forth Royal Canadian Legion tfn Expectant Parent Education Cla- sses, being held in the Clinton Public School, commencing Tues- sday, Jan. 11, 1977 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Would anyone who is interested please pre -register by calling 1-800-265-4485 toll free or the Health Unit office at Clinton. Both husband and wives are WA[ TON NEWS Ilureau editor. MRS. ALLAN M((:ALI. WaItor news Grandparents of Mrs, Mervin Smith, R.R.#1, Walton have celebrated 65 years of marriage together. More than 100 friends and relatives called on Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, of► Guelph, on January 2nd and 3rd to congratulate them on the occas• sion. Among the gifts they received was a wall hanging made by Mrs. Smith, and presented to them by their great grandchildren Cheryl Smith and Tammy Wilson on behalf of the children of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Aubrey Wilson, They also received several flow- ers and gifts, one of which was a wall clock inscribed with their names and date of marriage along with a happy home recipe, which their son Harold brought home from Florida, A cake specially decorated for the occasion was a table centre piece and lunch was served to all who called. Guelph city council sent flowers to the couple and the Mayor of Guelph brought them a Guelph plaque and said official congratu- lations were on the way from the Provincial and Federal Govern- ments. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have three children, all of whom were at the special occasion. They are Mrs. W.E. (Melrose) Burcombe, of Kirkland, P.Q. Harold of Goderich and Florida during the winter months and Benjamin of Winthrop. They have eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, Mrs. Wilson, the former Mabel Florence Spinks of Caledon East, met William Wilson of Nassaga. weya at a dance and were married at Rockwood, January 3, 1912. For nearly fifty years Mr, and Mrs. Wilson farmed in Nassaga• weya township and after 35 years with the township road depart- ments he retired on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They mov- from the farm to Guelph in 1969 but continue as members of Eden Mills Presbyterian Church. Mr, and Mrs. Wilson are both in good health and enjoy visitors who call on them, They continue to work their flower, and vegetable garden.'Visitors for the occasion came from Montreal, Florida, Winthrop, Walton, Orill• ia, Fergus, Milton, Kilbride, R 'amnton and Toronto. Texas and Florida plus M atam oros Mexico Via All Star Tours Deluxe Motorcoach 16 Days departures Feb. 5, 26 March 19 April 9, 30 Fot Further information Contact HLIDAY WORLD Josephine Street WMoo. 357-2401 Sports club: holds annual meeting The annual public meeting of the Walton Area Sports Club was held in the Community Hall . recently, Three members were chosen by ballot: Rick McDonald, Jack Nelemans, and Dave Collins to replace Joe Steffler, Howard Hackwell and Bill Humphries who are retiring. Don Nolan was elected to act as trustee to the W.A.S.C, to replace the late Don Achilles, A special vote of thanks was given to the Recreation Board, especially those retiring. At a meeting following the annual meeting, Lavern Godkin was chosen chairman; Jack , Nelemans, vice-chairman; Marie McGavin, Secretary; Carol Coll- ins, treasurer; Anne Ryan, Press Reporter and Rick McDonald co-signer at the bank. The January meeting of the W.A.S.C. was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin. Estimates are to be obtained for the cost of a fence along the base lines of the ball park. The meeting set rental to outside teams at eight dollars with the use of the lights and five dollars without lights. The W.A.S,C, will sponsor all ball teams and be responsible for collections taken at the games and payment of umpires. A snowmobile poker rally will be held Sunday, February 6, with registration three dollars from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Hall. A lunch booth will operate and prizes are: 1st $50.00; 2nd. $30,00; 3rd -$10.00 plus other donated prizes, Discussion followed on details on next summer's ball nroaram. RECEPTION An open reception will be held on January 21, 1977 for Jim and Marg Anderson [nee Marg Heffronj at the Blyth and District Community Centre, Blyth at 9:00 p.m. Everyone welcome, Don't ReadThis But if you've gone and done it We'll see you at the Horticultural Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 19., 2 PM In Memorial Hall This is a very important meeting to start preparation for the Centennial Special musicfor your pleasure ' Congratulations Bob & Ruth Brindley First Born Girl for New Year and Parents AREA JAN. 13-15 THURS. AT 8:00 P.M. FRI. & SAT. 7:30 & 9:30 WELCOME TO THE 23RD CENTURY. M.O.M prowls i ADULT ENTERTAINMENT JAN. 16-19 Confessions of Driving SUN. - WED. Instructor QTY: y,.y un.na.'ao.0 Confessions of Pop Performer 1PARK GODERICH 30 THE SQUARE PHONE 524.7811 AIRCONDITIONED Program subject to change THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. PG. 11. Walton news Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Wilson left Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Smith of for Florida on Friday after '- spending a couple of days with Walton and have arrived safely. B'LYTiI INN. ;BOH YOUR ENTERTAINMENT • FRIDAY SATURDAY ALLEY CATS YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA Notice The Auditorium at th new arena is completed and ready for any vent. Book your dinner meeting, dance, wedding reception etc. by phoning.' Keith Richmond 523-9564 . ti Arena Schedule Jan 13: 4:30-5:30 PeeWee Practice 6.11 Belgrave Hockey Jan 14: 6-10:30 Minor Sports 10:30.11:30, Bantam practice. Jan. 15: 7-1 Minor Sports 2-4 Public Skating , 4:30-6 Minor Sports 7-8 Broomball 8-9 Cadets 9-11 Christian Reform Jan. 16: 1-2 Baintoneers 2-4 Public Skating 4:30-6 Midget game 8-11 Industrial League Jan. 17: 4:45-6:45 Belgrave Hockey 7-10 Minor Sports 10-11 Midget Practise Jan..18: 3:30.6:30 Figure Skating 6:30-7:30 Lions beginners 8-12 Broomball Jan. 19: 2-3 Beginners 7-10 Minor Sports 10-11 Christian Reform Jan 20: 6-11 Belgrave hockey VaIenIiri�\5s Dance February 11 1 ' BIythArena Hall' Sponsored by Blyth Centennial Committee Music from 10-1 By Music Makers Lunch included Door prizes, Spot dances $8.00 per couple Tickets available at: II Dave Medd I� , Wilson's Gift Shop Sibyl Mcdougall i' . PG. 12. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JANUARY 12, 1977. DEAR ANN LANDERS: I applaud your courage in bucking both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association by de- fining homosexuality as a severe personality disorder. You have spoken for me, and many others who seek a mature, informed and sympathetic way to cope with the homosexuality of, a loved one. Our son was hospitalized for 18 months under psychiatric care. We were conditioned to accept all decisions of the hospital and cautioned not to breach confi- dentiality by asking too many questions because it might jeopardize his treatment. After leaving the hospital, but while still in treatment, our son told us he was "gay." You can imagine our shock. At no time durine his hospitalization was homosexuality mentioned. Our greatest disillusion stems from Toss of faith in the integrity of the professionals you have so courageously challenged (for us) and so often recommended in the past. If from this group, from whence then cometh our help? It has been a long, bleak trek and we are •• Still Seeking, M. And D. In Pa. DEAR M AND D: Many therapists believe the homosex- ual patient should decide whether or not to reveal his homosexuality to his parents -- and if he (or she) can tell them face-to-face, it is better. Apparently, you son's doctor was of such a mind -• and although it was harder on you, it was better for the boy. I gather from your letter that you have not rejected him and I applaud you. All children need parental accept- ance -- no mater what their sexual preference may be. DEAR ANN. LANDERS: May 1 say a word to those women who complain about a husband's snoring? Thank God he is beside you, snoring. To those women who complain because a retired husband is "underfoot": Thank God he is still there -• "getting in the way." To those women who "hate to cook": The fanciest gourmet dishes have no taste when eaten alone. To those women who want to keep a spotless house: Your husband's muddy feet are more important than a clean floor. Until you become one you will never know what it's like to be •- A Recent Widow [Nashville] DEAR FRIEND: 1 can almost hear the widows out there saying "Amen." Thank you for a letter that puts things in the proper perspective. Ann lauded for .courage DEAR ANN LANDERS:This is for people whq own guns. Last week, my sister-in-law ' (she is only 14) was killed when the boy in the next apartment was playing with a gun. The bullet pierced four walls and a. closet before it hit her. No one else was at home and she bled to death. The boy next door thought the bullet had lodged in the wall, He never bothered to check, Only when he learned of the girl's death did he realize he had killed her, 1 want to ask everyone 'who owns 9 gun to please make sure there are no bullets in the chamber before you fool around with it. If the gun does go off, check and find bullet ended up. done, a lovely might be alive out where the If this had been 14 -year-old girl td EG In Buffalo. DEAR E.G.: Better yet, let's get some sensible gun laws passed. The U.S, doesn't need 45 million handguns in the possession of Lord knows who. **** Ann Landers discusses teenage drinking -• it myths, its realities, o ay.-- Learn the facts' by reading .Ontario Federation of Agriculture land use policy brings differing opinions The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has changed its policy from saving farmland to saving farmers, a spokesman for the O.F.A. told members of the Huron Federation of Agriculture and assembled municipal officials at the January meeting of the H.F.A. held in Clinton, January 7. Bill Benson, a vice president of the Wellington County Feder- ation of Agriculture and member of the O.F.A. committee which drafted the new policy explained that the O.F.A. felt it just wasn't getting anywhere with its old tough stand of calling for complete provincial protection of all class one and two land for' agriculture and protection of class three land for local needs where there was an insufficient amount of class one and two land. The old policy also called for compens- ation for farmers who lost market value for their land because of provincial zoning. But the provincial government had shown no signs of adopting the policy, Mr. Benson said, and even juggled figures to show that there was no danger of using up farming land in Ontario. None of the political parties in the legislature supported the com- pensation clause. So, he said, the policy was changed. The new nine -point policy calls instead for county Federation to put pressure on local officials to protect farmland through zoning. And severence regulations, It also calls for reduction of emphasis on odour pollution in farm areas; permission of any farm use in agricultural areas; changing noise bylaws to allow normal farm operations day or night, any day of the week; import controls on foreign food shipments; freer movement for farm equipment on highway; provincial and municip- al action to protect livestock and crop producers from aggravation and complaints, stricter laws protecting farmers' produce from theft from the fields, loss of payment due to bankruptcy etc. and diseases and equitable. municipal taxation and transfer taxes encouraging farms to stay in the family. We have LEVI'S and Cords. in Denim G W.G. in Boot top Denim R.W. MADILL'S .,SHOES, MEN'S &BOYS' WEAR "TIT store w,.h the good manners" CUNTON DRY CLEANERS PICK UP AT MADILL'S ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Not everyone was happy with the new policy. George Under- wood of Wingham called it a very regressive policy. He said there was nothing like push, push, push to get something accepted and felt the old policy should have been pushed longer. However, he argued, that there should be some provision in land use planning for non-farm uses of lands which are too poor to farm as long as this urban development did not interfere with surrounding farm use, He said there was a particular area in Turnberry township where many acres would not be used for farming and would be better used for housing. Mr. Benson was asked by Gerry Fortune what he thought the municipalities in Huron should be doing in landuse, Mr. Benson said he could not give advice saying he felt local councillors were much better qualified as to Huron's needs. Gerry Ginn, Reeve of Goderich township said he thought Huron county should be doing just what it is doing at present making up secondary landuse plans for each township at a time with public meetings to make sure the real feelings of the people were being carried out. He said he was glad to see the new O.F.A. policy and that planning should be on a local, not provincial level. Merle Gunby of Dungannon said he was interested in seeing not only protection for the farmland, but for the unique Perform a death -defying act. Exercise regularly. Give Heart Fund social life of the rural community. Having come from an area , affected by rapid urbanization, he said, the lifestyle in Huron was better both as a place to live and as a place to work in agriculture. Blyth A Booze and You •- For Teen- Agers Only," by Ann Landers, Send 50 cents in coin and a long, self-addressed, stamped envel- ope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 1400, Elgin, 111. 60120, ©Copyright 1977 Field Enter- prises, Inc. 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