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The Blyth Standard, 1977-07-06, Page 1
BLYTII, ONTARIO PRICE: 20 CENTS -VOLUME 87 • NO. 27. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1977. Come home for the Blyth Centennial July 30 - August 1, 1977 Several hundred people from the Blyth area turned out at the old C.P.R. station Sunday morning to greet the first passenger train to travel through the village in many years. it was a special excursion train linking Guelph, Blyth and Goderich all of which arc celebrating anniversaries. The train was packed with people remembering the way things used to be. --staff photo. Editorial Pg. 4 Church Pg. 7 Classified Pg. 22 - Entertainment Pg. 23 Federation of Agriculture against public trails A strong opposition to public recreation- al trails being built across private farmland was registered Tuesday night at a meeting of the Ontario Trails Council in Owen Sound by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. The brief presented by the Federation was approved at the regular meeting of the organization on June 23 in Clinton, The brief said that puhlic trails on private lands arc incompatible with intensive farming operations. The brief recognized the ideal of the trails as a worthy one, but said such trails are impossible to properly police. Possible damage to livestock and crops was a serious concern the brief said. It was especially critical of any form of motorized vehicle trail. winter or summer, because there wasn't even physical fitness benefits to such trails. Concern was expressed over garbage Icft by users of such trails and the illustration was given of a county farmer who hit a bottle left by a trespasser on his property who had to pay $600 to replace it. In addition the brief, prepared by the Federation's landuse committee said such trails might compromise the title to the farm. There arc areas where large number sof people must not be allowed to go. the brief said, where either field crops of sensitive wildlife areas as involved. It said the public trails were a lovely idea but quite unrealistic. The public is not well enough educated or self-disciplined enough to be turned loose on Ontario's agricultural land, it concluded. The brief was approved without comment. Council referees dispute between builder and inspector A continuing dispute between the village's building inspector and Paul Ducharme whose company is building the Ontario Housing Corporation senior citizens apartments in Blyth was referred at village council meeting on Monday night. The building inspector on the project is We need your pictures Time is fast approaching for the publication of the special centennial issue of the Standard and we need your help. So far there are only a few pictures of earlier times in the village. We need many pictures showing what -life was like in the years gone by. If you have such pictures we would appreciate it if you could lend them to us for only a few hours so we can reproduce them for use in the special issue. This issue is something that will be kept around for years and we want to help preserve Blyth history with it, Help us make it that. Art Clark of Maitland Engineering Service, who also acted as building inspector for the community centre project. Mr. Clark charged that there is shoddy workmanship at the apartment site. He said the alignment of the building, the methods used in pouring the concrete and other things which will be buried below ground level so will not be seen and should not affect the strength of the building but show a lack of pride in doing a good job. "There isn't a concrete contractor in the Blyth area who couldn't do a better job," he said. He also produced results of a test strength on cement poured into one of the walls which showed it under 90 per cent of the strength specified in the contract. He said it would be up to the structural engineering firm employed by Mr. Ducharme to decide if this was sufficient strength and that he would forward this test findings to Mr. Ducharme, the company and Ontario Housing Corpora- tion. Results of tests taken when his company was supervising on the site seemed to be much better than those taken in spot checks, he said. Mr. Ducharme, for his part, said he was being harassed by having too !hay engineers engineers to deal with. He said he didn't mind having a village building inspector on duty but having an engineer for building inspector meant that his nien had to deal with opinions not only from their own engineers and Ontario Housing's inspect- ors but also the village engineer. But he saved his biggest blasts until after Mr. Clark had left the meeting. He accused Mr. Clark of lying about being on the site to watch concrete for one wall being poured when he wasn't there at all. He also said the engineer lied about the number of concrete samples Mr. Du- charme had sent to his engineer for testing. Despite his accusations, council backed their inspector all the way. Councillor William Howson said that the council had dealt with Mr. Clark many times before, that he was not unreasonable in his demands and cared only that specifications were followed. He said council was glad to have Mr. Clark on the job. He said that he too had been concerned with obvious signs of poor workmanship on the site and that if he was the one paying the bills, he would not accept the work. The apartment project also brought another discussion when Mason Bailey expressed concern about flooding pro- blems that might arise from extra run-off from the apartments. He asked council to investigate ways of letting the water get away faster across Gypsy Lane as it presently backs up and has nearly flooded his house. in other business, Bill Riehl and Carmen MacDonald of the Royal Canadian Legion were present to ask councils permission to extend the Legion Hall 10 feet to the rear, which would mean using about three feet of the Memorial Hall Lawn. Council will consider the matter. Clerk -treasurer Larry Walsh said that the -Maitland Valley Conservation Author- ity had been approached about creating a park along the Blyth creek west of Highway 4 and has expressed interest. It is looking into the situation. Mr. Walsh remended the councillors of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the Blyth sewer project to be held at the Community Centre on July 27, at 1 p.m. PG. 2. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. DEAR ANN: Child abuse and hideous murders of children are on the increase. The newspapers are sickening these days, I know you want to do everything you can to protect all young people. May 1 make a suggestion, Ann? Early in 1975 you printed my "Ten Commandments for Protec- tion of Children," Will you run it again •- this time with the admonition that the column be clipped and posted wherever young people gather? Thank you, Ann.-- Samuel Roen, Orlando, Florida. DEAR SAMUEL ROEN: Your timing couldn't have been better. Tips on how to protect young people I am pleased to do a rerun of your "Ten Commandments." Here they are: PRACTICE THE BUDDY SY- STEM: There is safety in numbers. Children should be in the company of other children or adults at all times. RAPPORT: Intimate rapport should be developed between parents and their children, Children who are uncomfortable about discussing "personal" subjects with their parents are especially vulnerable because they don't have the facts, It is also wise for parents to develop friendships with the parents of their children's friends so they can keep in touch and check on what their kids are . doing together. OBSERVANCE: Every child should be taught to be observant of everything -• the unusual, the suspicious, the strange man who hangs around the schoolyard or playground, the strange vehicle, Children should be taught to note descriptions of people, vehicles, license plates and even to carry a pad and pencil so they can make accurate notes, TEACH HOME SECURITY: Children should be trained to keep the doors locked at all times. No caller should be admitted when parents are absent. (The Boston Strangler gained admit- tance to 13 homes without force and murdered 13 women.) No information such as "My parents aren't home" should be given over the phone to unknowns. An excuse such as "My father or mother cannot come to the ;phone" should end the conversa- tion. EFFECTIVE PHYSICAL AC- TIONS:Every parent should in- struct every child as to what he should do in emergency situa- tions. (Run for help --get to a phone, etc.) COOPERATE WITH THE PO- LICE: Police should be consulted immediately when any suspicious event occurs. No neighbor, relative or friend should be shielded. All obscene phone calls, Peeping Toms, exhibitionists and "offers" should be reported. TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS: Use well -lighted traffic areas. Keep car doors locked and windows closed. In case of emergency, try to reach a police station or a busy or populated area. If this is not possible, remain in your locked car and hold down the horn until you attract attention and help. INSTRUCT ABOUT STRAN- GERS: Warn your children never to accept a gift or a ride from strangers. And tell them never to allow a stranger to get . close enough so they can be snatched. OTHER PROTECTION: Know where your children are going and ask them to phone you when they get there. If they decide at the last moment to go to another place, make sure they let you know so you'll be informed of their whereabouts at all times. Also set a time for them to come home. Open-end social arrange- ments leave too many openings for getting into trouble. NO HITCH -HIKING: Too often tragedy rides with the child who hitches a ride. Make it a firm, unbreakable rule -- no hitch -hik- ing. A no-nonsense approach to how to deal with life's most difficult and most rewarding arrange- ment. Ann Landers's booklet, "Marriage -- What to Expect," will prepare you for better or for worse. Send your request to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chic- ago, I11. 60611, enclosing envel- ope. ©COPYRIGHT 1977 FIELD EN- TERPRISES, INC. w BUSINESS DtAECTOY ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE AGENCY Gordon Elliot, Broker R. John Elliott, Salesman PHONES: Blyth Office 523-4481 Res. 523.4522 or 523.4323 WANTED Listings on Farms, Homes and Business REID & PETERSON Chartered Accountants 218 JOSEPHINE ST. WING HAM ONTARIO TEL. 357.1522 H.T. DALE SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERVICE CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 WARD UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT S LISTOWEL ONT. 291-3040 injol OLD MILL IN BLYTH Factory Outlet Bainton Limited, Blyth WINTER HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9.6 Fri. 9.9 Sun. 1 -6 Sat. 9 - 6 WOOL AND LEATHER PRODUCTS. YOUR CHOICE FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST INVENTORIES ON THIS CONTINENT. Telephone 623.0666 TOM, DUIZER Plumbing & Heating Oil Burner Sales -Service Installation and Motor Repair Myer's Pressure Systems & Water Conditioning Equipment Sheet Metal Work LONDESBORO ONT. PHONE BLYTH 523.4359 This space reserved for your ad Arthur's Furniture TV & Appliances SALES AND SERVICE Auburn Inglis appliances & Electrohome TVs Carpet & Carpet Installations Phone 526-7222 ELLIOTT INSURANCE AGENCY BLYTH ONT. Phones: Office 523-4481; Res. 523-4323 INSURANCES IN ALL BRANCHES Fire Windstorm Court and Other Bonds Automobile Burglary Plate Glass Liability • All Kinds Life Guarantee Inland Transportation Accident & Sickness All Risks Furs, Jewelry GRANDVIEW Restaurant & Confectionaries Come in and try out Tole -a - Meal Chicken or Rib Dinners. They are delicious. \1'i' oho have I 'Nomad(' 'Minors, Soup and Pica. 1 or I ake Out Orders Photo' 523-4471 HOURS: Weekdays 7:30-10:30 Sundays 10-10:30 Located a1 the corner ni Hwy4 & k I.. Rd.21, South end nl Blyth UCO BELGRAVE YOUR FARM SUPPLY CENTRE Teed, Bull, Deli'.'';.: or Stagged Fertiliser, Custom Blending, Bulls Spread. 1nrni Fuer, 24 flour Home Heal Service, Il:u'dh% are, Appliances. Feeding and Watering Equipment, «orb Clothing and Bong. 887.6453 357-2711 L.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 523-4501 523-9635 GORE'S HOME HARDWARE 523-9273 Hardware, Gifts, Philips T.V. & Stero & Westing- house appliances. LYLE YOUNGBLUT OIL BURNER SALES & SERVICE 'Your Oil Heating Contractor' BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 Geo. Burkholder AUTO BODY COLLISION REPAIRS & REFINISHING TOWING SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY Phone 523-9474 BLYTH SAFETY CENTRE Alignment -Wheel Balancing COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE DISCS & DRUMS MACHINED GENERAL SERVICE AND REPAIRS SAFETY INSPECTIONS CHATTERTON AUTO -SERVICE ESSO 523-9322 MURRAY NESBITT Farm Drainage AUBURN, ONTARIO Phone 526-7712 Too much bench time slows you down. Get active. Get in shape and put yourself in OIL clear. Fitness is tun. Try some. �naRTrciPacrivn c • Opla OgPe Parents, place your matches, medicines, household chem- ical products, antifreeze, bar- becue fluids and other dan- gerous products away from the reach of children. • BY BILL SMILEY June is not my favorite month of the year, Maybe it's because on the second day of that month, about 80 years ago, it seems like, 1 was ushered into the world, somebodygave me a slap on the bum, I started to cry, and I've been a bit jaundiced about June ever since. It certainly has some advant- ages over, say, January. There are no ten -foot icicles hanging from the roof. You don't have to fight your way through snowdrifts to get to the car. But it has its own plagues, As I write, a three-inch caterpillar is working his way across the windowsill to say hello, I knowhe'll be a beautiful butterfly any day, but last night 1 stepped on his brother, in my bare feet and in the dark, on the way to the bathroom. Ever try to get squashed caterpillar from between your toes? No, I don't live in a treehouse. The little devils come up from the basement, or through a hole in the screen. And they have friends and relatives. Just as 1 typed that sentence, a black ant, about the size of a mouse, scuttled across the floor and under a chair, He looked big enough to carry off one of my shoes and masticate it in a quiet corner. Insolent starling strut about my back lawn, scarin the decent birds away, when the are not trying to get into my attic through a hole the squirrels have made, or pooping all over my car, as it sits under a maple tree, which is also making large deposits of gook and gum on the vehicle. Wasps and bumble bees are as numerous and noisy and welcome as gatecrashers at a cocktail party, if you dare take a drink into the back yard for a peaceful libation. It it's humid and stinking hot, as June so often is, it's like courting carnivorism, whatever that is, to sit out in the evening. The ruddy mosquitoes turn you into a writhing, slapping, squirm - Why 1 hate June ing bundle of neurotic frustration in ten minutes, Go up north into cottage country and you wish you were back home with the mosquitoes. The blackflies up there can be heard roaring with laughter as they slurp up that guaranteed fly dope you've plastered yourself with, and come back for more. they'll leave you bloody, and not unbowed. I have never yet seen, or heard of, a June when the weather was right for the crops. It's either too wet and hot for the hay, or too dry and hot for the strawberries, or too cold for the garden to get a good start. Only dang thing June is any good for is the grass you have to mow, Stick your head out some evening, with your mosquitoe net firmly in place, and you can hear the stuff growing. June is murder for young mothers, trying to get their infants to go to sleep at their usual hour, What kid of two in his right mind is going to settle down in bed at 8'clock, with the sun streaming through the drapes, the birds yacking at each other, and the teenagers, who have come alive after a six - month's torpor, squealing their tires at the corner? For mothers of slightly older kids, it's even worse. On a nice, cold, January night, they can feed the kids and stick them in front of the TV set, or nag them toward Books at the Library GLASS SLIPPERS ALWAYS PINCH BY NINA BAWDEN Lucy was dissatisfied; she felt a nagging sense of injustice but she did have a sustaining sense of humour. However she also had an unfailing propensity for doing all the wrong things for all the wrong reasons. Nina Bawden has written an unequivecal and exquisitely biting commentary on British society as she sees it today. A HILL OF MANY DREAMS BY RICHARD LLEWELLI'N Paul Denis had risen to the pinnacle as an art dealer in Manhattan. Then for reasons he never really understood, his world fell apart. Now he was in Israel trying to build an art colony but still haunted by unsolved mysteries and unanswered quest- ions. His story is also the story of an art racket "extraordinaire" operating in the highest circles of the New York art world, involving brilliant forgeries, robbery, black- mail, extortion and even murder. THE GHOSTS OF LEE HOUSE BY FRANCES PRIDDY When the MacGregor family moved into the carriage house on Lee House grounds they had been warned that Lee House itself was haunted. After a series of frights Laurie, her brother, Greg and their Indian friend Kip decided to investigate. Their traps brought even better results than they had hoped for and they learned there was a hidden treasure in the house, The hunt then becomes more frightening and dangerous as it hurries to an unexpected ending. THE ONLY EARTH WE HAVE BY LAURENCE PRINGLE. Green plants, animals, fresh air and water are so familiar that man takes them for granted. Modern technology and its products may destroy our envir- onment if man is not careful. Briefly and clearly, the author explains what is happening and why and describes what can be done to preserve and protect the only earth we have. Londesboro news Laurie Stackhouse is spending the week with her grandparents in St. John's, N.B. Blyth news Congratulations to Mr. Leslie Fear who celebrates his 89th birthday on the 7th of July. The V1tta RetaQrant• In Blyth Invites you to Enjoy Country Style Meals In a Relaxed Atmosphere Air conditioned for your comfort Daily Specials -- Courteous Service Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sundays --11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Weekend Special - ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE Phone 523-9566 THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 3. their homework. No problem. On an evening in June, those same kids, from six to sixteen, take off after supper like salmon heading up to spawn, and have to be hollered for, whistled for, and sometimes rounded up physical- ly, with threats, after dark. In January, even the hardy teenager will hesitate to venture out into the swirling black of a winter night. In June, the same bird will hesitate to venture in from the balmy black of a summer night, where sex is as palpable as the nose on his face, and probably a better shape. June is a time when the land is infested with not only tent caterpillars and other pests, but an even worse virulence of creeps: politicians, with instant remedies for age-old ills. I'll take a plague of tent caterpillars any day. June is also the time for another of the institutions that tend to maltreat the inmates: marriage. Why anybody, of either sex, wants to get hitched in sticky old, sweaty old June, with all its concomitants, I'll never know. But they do, and people go around with vacuous looks talking about June brides and such. (No offence to my niece Lynn, who is getting married this month. Boy, that'll cost me.) June is a month when all the ridiculous organizations with which we surround ourselves have their last meeting before the summer break. It's too hot. The turkeys who always talk too much at meetings seem to go insane because they'll have to shut up for two months, and go on until midnight. June is a time when people go out of their minds and buy boats and cottages and holidays they can't afford and new cars for the big trip and fancy barbecues that will rust in the backyard all winter. June is the month when 1 have to sweat in a boiling building through my most unproductive work as a teacher: counting books, stacking books, ordering books, fiddling marks, planning course outlines, when 1 could be playing golf or drinking beer or doing something worthwhile. Lead on July, with some of that hot, dry weather, some big, black bass, lots of fresh vegetables out of the garden, and an end to the vermin of June, human and otherwise. TO RUN THESE ECONOMY'MINDED USED CARS 1977 Ford F 150 pick-up. 1976 Chrysler Cordobra with air conditioning. 1976 Cutlas, 4 door sedan, with air conditioning. 1976 Dodge swinger, 6 cylinder, automatic 2 door hardtop. 1976 Dart, 4 door, 6 cylinder automatic, power steering. 1976 Impala, 4 door hardtop. 1976 Chrysler, 4 door. 1975 Dodge Charger with air conditioning. 1975 Chev. Impala, 4 door, hardtop. 1975 Plymouth Grand Fury, 4 door. 1975 Plymouth, Grand Fury, 2 door hardtop. 1975 Dodge Coronet, Station wagon. 1975 Chev Impala, 4 door hardtop with air conditioning. 1975 Cutlass, 2 door. 1975 Chey. 1/2 ton. 1975 Dodge Maxi -van. 1974 GMC Van. 1974 Pontiac Le Mans, 4 door sedan. 1974 Dodge Monaco, 2 door hardtop with air conditioning. 1974 Chev, 4 door sedan. 1974 Dodge Van 1973 Dodge Buick La Sabre, 2 door hardtop. 1973 Dodge 11/2 ton. See these and others! Hamm's Car Sales Ltd. Blyth, Ont. Phone 523-9581 PG. 4. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. •T��:�� tifii,�C�:'.�•. �Y:�1g•T��,�•t�� :;;��++,,:r': ��\'�'{S,:nY • i'�'v.;,}}!.!}:::.Ay y. }. • • y. ..•., y" � Y ti:.� • �..{::., yy .Yr; • . �: tY? n 1 .ti r $$ • •$} i.}�$: •..'r yr::v?r}: Y,Y;::•:i•:v:iiv� �'�'� �:•� }r r:S••:,: � ��lr�.':•}:: �� the ,standar Editorials KEITH & JILL ROULSTON, Co -Publishers Published every Wednesday at Queen St., Blyth, Ont. Subscription rates (in advance) Canada, $9.00 ,Outside Canada, $11.00 Single copies: 20 cents Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office. Registration number 1319. Box 10, Blyth, Ontario. Telephone 523-9646. Here we go again Beef prices, it was reported by a government official the other day, arc on the way up, and so will be the tempers of Canadian consumers. A spokesman warned farmers that consumer reaction will get stronger as prices go up and predicted that within three years consumers will be calling for price controls on hamburger. Here's betting the spokesman is right. Things have been so quiet on the battlefront between consumers and producers lately, mainly because beef prices have been so low that consumer organizations didn't dare to complain, After all, when farmers arc losing their shirts producing meat at a profit, how can you yell that they should be doing it cheaper still? And beef is the biggest item on the food budget as far as most pcoplc am concerned. So things have been quiet. But asd beef prices increase, the complaints will too. It probably won't take that three years for the muttering to become screams and things like beef bouycotts to be organized. It is ironic because consumer organizations are constantly condemning farm product marketing boards because they are monopolistic, tend to yell the loudest over higher beef prices when beef producers are among the only farmers still stubbornly going against any form of marketing boards. It's unfortunate (and we wish we'd be proven wrong) but consumers organizations have proven themselves not concerned with the equity of the food production system as they often profess to be, but only in rock bottom prices. Thus, they're really happy with the free enterprise system used by the beef producers when the price of beef is low but when those low prices produce shortages which drive up the prices, they demand controls on high prices. They want, in fact, to have their cake and eat it too. Only when consumer organizations show a little maturity and broad mindedness will they really be truely useful. We hope that time has come, but we somehow doubt it. Sick cynicism On Canada's national birthday celebration last week the Prince Minister of the country did not say a word. He was supposed to have, but protests from opposition party leaders that the Prime Minister would get political advantage of the speach cause him to cancel it. In a column in several daily newspapers recently, columnist Richard Jackson pointed out that The Prime Minister would pick up votes for his invitation to former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to share his plane on the way to Britain for the Silver Jubilee celebrations. He hinted that this was the real reason the Prime Minister made the invitation. Cynicism is rampant in Canada. Cynicism, of course, can be a healthy thing for a country such as in the stories told about the actions of the R.C.M.P. and the government's handling of these issues. Yet at a certain point cynicism becomes paranoia and that is a very dangerous disease for a country to have. Surely it's time for us to worry about the paranoia that seems to be gripping so many Trudeau-haters. There is nothing wrong with not liking the man. There is nothing wrong with being against his policies. But when loathing of a Prime Minister is so strong that people begin to resent him speaking on a national holiday or they doubt his every move as being politically motivated, then it's time for people to look inside themselves and see their own problems. Keep keeping the peace The federal government the other day made it clear to Britain that Canada would not be taking part in any peacekeeping force. It seems to be part of a concerted government effort to get Canadian troops out of the role of being policemen in international tension spots. There are reasons, of course. For one thing, it costs Canadians a lot of money every year to keep our troops in crisis spots such as in Cyprus. it can also cost lives with several Canadian soldiers being killed in the last 20 years we've served as peacemakers. But the fact remains peacekeeping is a job that must be done. It's expensive and dangerous to have police at home too, but we can't afford not to. We can't afford to let crime run loose in the streets. Neither on a world scale can we afford to let wars exist. Sure, they are not Canadians lifes which are threatened in far off wars, but wars spread and eventually could involve us here as well, meaning the lost of thousands, even millions of lifes, not just risk to a few thousand troops. Perhaps the greatest contribution Canada has ever made to world affairs has been the concept of the United Nations Police Keeping operation evolved by the late Lester Pearson. It saved many lifes first in the Middle East, then in the Congo, then in Cyprus. Certainly it hasn't had all the answers but many people are alive today who wouldn't have been but for Mr. Pearson. Let's not reject this great contribution for the sake of a few dollars saved from the armed force budgets. Let's keep Canada in the forefront of peacekeeping in the world. This is a tractor? Citizen tired The Editor, I am sure I speak on behalf of many town and country residents in regard to the stores and bank closing for the dinner hour. There aren't very many towns that you go to at dinner time and find the town closed! It is a real inconvenience to many as they can't get to the bank through the day and only have their lunch time to get to the bank. The stores could be open also because half the staff could go at one time and the rest go when the others arrive back. One other disgusting episode is the night of BY KEITH ROULSTON Why is it that we Canadians hate to show emotion? 1 thought about that last week during the big Canada Day celebrations as Candians self- consciously heralded 110 years of survival as a nation. I thought if it again when I listened people close to the Summer Festival produc- tion of The • Blood is Strong and half apologetic about producing a "tear jerkcr" of a play, a play that called heavily on the emotions of the audience. Our reaction to emotion seems to be that it is something to be ashamed of, so we laugh at anything emotional. It is perhaps the greatest character fault in the Canadian personality. Psychologists point out how the North American male adult is conditioned not to show emotion while in other places, such as continental Europe, it is expected of men that they show their emotion. Somehow the whole Canadian population has accepted the same traits as the North American male, How much has the nation of noon closings Thursday. June 30. Half the stores were open and half closed. You would think when being closed on the Friday they would be open Thursday night. This is very irritating to many as the public would assume the stores were open on the Thurs. night. I think the town businessmen should have a meeting and see if it can be decided to serve the public during the lunch hour time. Many Blyth Residents and surrounding arca do not do thcir shopping in Blyth for one simple reason. The Stores aren't open when they are needed. Back to the bank being not open. Many people do not bank in Blyth as it isn't open when many farmers may be in town (at noon) and residents of Blyth have a chance to go and the Bank is closed. I think it is about time the so-called businessmen of Blyth got to it and did something about this inconvenience. Yours truly, M.I. Schmidt. What's so wrong with emotion suffered as a consequence? It's hard to know, of cou; :c, just what effect this lack of emotional display has meant. Would, perhaps, we be in the present political mess if we'd shown some open emotion over the years for our country and what it stands for? Would it be better off if we really showed some love for each other? In Canada it often seems quite acceptable to hate strongly but not to love strongly, at least between groups of people. Somehow I don't think we'll ever be very effective as a nation until we get over this hangup over emotions. *** It's hard to believe that Centennial is only three weeks away. And there's so much yet to be done. We around here, of course, are up to our necks and sinking fast in our efforts to get all the information necessary together for the Centennial issue of the Standard. It takes a lot of work to research the history of a town on the scale we're trying to do. We've been helped a great deal by many people in town who've taken the time out to impart what knowledge they had and we thank them. 11's ironic that there has been no published history of Blyth i n the past and at present three different projects are underway to record the history of the community. And that doesn't include the work done by writer Jim Schaefer included in the play The Blyth Memorial History Show which is now in rehearsal at the Stemmer Festival. That show will open just before Centennial weekend, So if Blythites aren't more aware of their proud history after Centennial, they never will be. *** Speaking of Centennial, with only a few weeks left there arc many jobs to be done. If someone calls on you for help try your best to lend a hand. Meanwhile you can take on your own centennial project by making your home and yards look especially nice for the big holiday. AUBURN NEWS "urrau (chlor MILS HFANOR BRADN0(:K Auburn personals Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mr, Keith Lapp had as visitors last week, Mr, and Mrs. James Wood and granddaughter Cather- ine Wood of Montreal; Mr, and Mrs. Robert Templar of Rochest- er, N.Y,; Mr, and Mrs. George Doon and Mr, and Mrs. F.J. Lapp all of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Pepper of Exeter Visited last week with his cousin Mrs. Bell Allen, Misses A. Adair, Jean C. Jamieson and M. Jean Houston of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Frances Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp took Mr, and Mrs, F. J. Lapp back to St. Thomas last Sunday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Denys and Jeffrey at Kippen and Mr, and Mrs. Bill Lapp and Michael at Dorchester, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gross, Anita, Bryan and April took the steam train excursion to Guelph last Sunday from Goderich. Mr, and Mrs. Allen McDougall and Angie and Miss Debbie Wills of Sudbury spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs. McDougall, Angie and Debbie remained for a visit and Mr. Kenneth McDougall returned to Sudbury with his son. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Brown, Godcrich and Mr, Arthur Young- blut, Godcrich visited last week- end with Mr. and Mrs. B. H. French at St, Clair Shores, Michigan. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rinderknecht and Mr. and Mrs. George Disney, all of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Davis of Bowlnansville, N.Y, visited last week with her sister, Mrs. Donald Haines and Mr. Haines. St. Mark's Anglican Church along with Blyth, Belgrave and Brussels Anglican church have given a call to Rev. Daniel Sargeant of Northern British Columbia and the Yukon. He accepted and will commence on September 18. Mr. and Mrs. Sargeant and two children will take up residence in the Blyth Rectory around September 15. Mr, Lisle Worden, Staffa and Mrs. Blake Beattie of Welland visited last week with his niece and her cousin, Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Mr. Scott and Eric Scott. Mrs. Lillian Leatherland moved last week to her new home on Godcrich street. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 5. Auburn W.I. hears of senior citizens The June meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute was held in the Auburn Community Memorial hall with the president Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock in charge, The meeting was opened with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson at the piano. The minutes were approved as read by the assistant secretary, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall while Mrs. Robert Peck was on vacation in California. The president stated that the members had served at the Huronview Tea and many had attended the summary day for Quilts at Wingham. The financial statement was accepted. Mrs, Leonard Archambault, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs. Elea- nor Bradnock had attended the U.C.W. holds meeting The United Church Women of Knox United Church held their June meeting in the Sunday school room of the church at 8 p.m. Vice-president Mrs. Peter Ver - beck opened the meeting by reading a poem, Rules for Daily Life and presided for the business period, The minutes were accept- ed as read by the secretary, Mrs. Thomas Jardin. The financial statement was given by Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Reports ‘1 ere heard from conveners of Supply, Flower and Kitchen committees. A number of anniversary spoons are still on hand and will be sold at cost to anyone interested in obtaining them. It was announced that a Vacation Bible school will be held July 11 to 15 in the church for all area children. Unit 2 took charge of the Christian Stewardship program with Mrs. Donald Haines leading devotions on the theme faith. 'l'hc scripture lesson was from He- brews 11 chapter. verses 1.10 and commentary given on these verses. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall was the pianist for the hymns, My Faith looks up to Thee and Faith of our Fathers. She gave an interesting background on how each of these hymns came to be written. The offering was r..ceiv- ed and dedicated by singing - We give Thee but Thine Own. Mrs. Haines concluded the worship with prayer. Mrs. Arnold Cook introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Susan Howson of Blyth, She showed pictures and spoke on a recent trip to Haiti. Shc had on display souvenirs and articles from that country. Mrs. Earl St. Jean thanked Mrs. Howson and presented her with a gift. Following the benediction a social hour followed. SUMMER SALE CONTINUES AT OUR STORE * * * * * * * * * * A special group of WOMEN'S SUMMER SANDALS Broken sizes - 30% discount. OUR ENTIRE STOCK IS ON SALE R.W. MADILL'S SHOES, MEN'S & BOYS' WEAR "The store with the good manners" CLINTON DRY CLEANERS PICK UP AT MADILL'S ON • THURSDAY AND FRIDAY _rte► -�- workshop for Women's Institutes at Whitechurch, The members of Auburn W.I. are asked to leave their names if they can billet any of the W.I. members who are coming for the London Area convention to Vanastra on September 28 and 29, If you could accommodate any delegates please let the President know as soon as possible, The royal blue and gold slacks, skirt and jacket for the coming ploughing match was discussed and orders taken. It was reported that Thomas Johnston had donated the flag for the Village. The card report was given by Mrs, Andrew Kirkconnell and she read the thankyou notes she had received, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor gave the report of the District annual at Clinton. Mrs, Thomas Jardin gave two readings - "The things that bug me in summer" and "The Curfew." The guest speaker was Mrs. Leone Lockhart of Clinton and she was introduced by Mrs, Frank Raithby, Mrs, Lockhart spoke on Senior Citizens. and how they can cope with apartments after living in,a house and the benefits you get from the smaller accommoda- tion. She also spoke on health and what is available for them now. Mrs. Ed Davies thanked her and presented her with a gift. A contest conducted b'y Mrs. Thomas Haggitt was won by Mrs. Thomas Lawlor for having the most dimes in her purse. The roll call was answered by naming a beef that could lead to a resolution. A note of thanks is to be sent to Mr. Robert Peck for repairing the tea wagons. Winn• ers of the contests were: colored serviette, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor; Anniversary date nearest, Mrs. Leonard Archambault; and birth- day nearest, Mrs. Thomas Jardin, Hostesses were Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs, Torrance Tabb and Mrs, Gordon Chamney. Auburn personal Mr, and Mrs. George Collins moved into their new home in the village last Saturday. Mrs, Vera La Vigne of Windsor and her sister, Mrs. Laura Bennett of Detroit returned to their home last Sunday after a few weeks visit with their daughter and niece, Mrs, Ben Hamilton and Mr, Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs, Hamilton took them home on Sunday. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Arnold Craig was able to return home after several weeks a oatient in Wingham Hospital. Mrs, Earl Allison of Goderich visited last Thursday with her brother Mr, Charles Beadle and other friends and relatives in the village. Rev, Earl St, Jean has drawn up the following schedule for July and August: Knox United, Auburn, July 3, 17 and 31 and Aug. 14 and 28; Donnybrook, July 10, 24 and Aug. 7 and 21. Vacation Bible school will be held July 11 to 15 from 9 a.ni. to 11:30 news a.m. all children from 3 to 12 are welcome to attend. A number of members of Knox United Church attended recently the special retirement service in Exeter for Rev, Harold Snell and the picnic following the service. Rev. Snell was here 1943 to 1947. A reunion of the little red school house, Westfield S.S. No. 6 East Wawanosh is being planned for July 24 in the Wawanosh park by the Maitland River all afternoon. Please bring old photographs and your own picnic lunch and dishes. The committee planning this event would appreciate any help you could give. For more information call 529-7643. Mr. and Mrs. R. McKinnon, Truro, N.S. and their son from Camp Borden and their nephew R. Windmill of Woodstock visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hickey last week, Their grandparents resided on these farms years ago. SNELL'S FOOD MARKET Jt: .tit;:<�?>:::•:<: �::.:. SCHNEIDER'S MEATS: RED HOT, REGULAR, ALL BEEF OR DUTCH TREET WIENERS COOKED LUNCH MEAT CHOOSE FROM: PIZZA, POLISH, BEERWURST, SUMMER SAUSAGE, SALAMI, CHICKEN, MAC & CHEESE, OR LUNCHEON MEAT LOAVES PER LB. APPROX. 1 LB. CHUNK UNSLICED 99c FAMILY BEEF BURGERS 2 LB. BOX $1.89 STORE SLICED COOKED HAM PER LB. $2.39 1 LB. PKG. 79c FROSTED FOODS: SUNSHINE FANCY CUT WAX BEANS 2 LB. 79c KELLOGGS EGGO WAFFLES 110z. 65c SUNSHINE FANCY PEAS & CARROTS 2 LB. 69c BLUE WATER THRIFT PACK FISH &CHIPS 32 0Z. $1.59 VALLEY FARMS SHOE STRING FRENCH FRIES 2LB. 39c .1 ALLENS ORANGE CRYSTALS 4 x 31/2 OZ. PACK 69c BLUE BONNET MARGARINE3 LB. PKG. $1.69 HABITANT TABLE SYRUP 1 LITRE $1.39 KLEENEX LARGE BOX FACIAL TISSUE 59c REG. OR SUPER TAM PAX 40'S $1.99 PALMOLIVE LIQUID DISH DETERGENT 320Z. 99c OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK FRI. NIGHT TILL 9:00 Phone 523-9332 We deliver BAKERY FEATURES: LEWIS OR WESTONS REG. 53c A LOAF FRESH BREAD 3FOR $1.19 DIETRICH'S 1 DOZ. PACK REG. 65c FOR SCONE ROLLS - 49c CINNAMON BUNS CHOCOLATE SWISS ROLLS REG. 75c FOR55C LEWIS MUFFINS REG. 69c FOR 59c REG. 83c FOR 69c FRESH PRODUCE: NO. 2 LARGE HOT HOUSE TOMATOES PER LB. 39c CALIFORNIA LONG WHITE POTATOES 10 LB. $1.39 NO. 1 CHiQUiTA BANANAS PER LB. 19c FRESH BING BLACK CHERRIES PER LB. 89c ONTARIO HEAD LETTUCE EACH 29c CABBAGE PER LB. 15c S.K. SIZE 113'S ORANGES PER DOZ. 89c GRANNY SMITH APPLES ORDER BY THE PAIL NOW! Black & Red Cherries "BLACKS ARE ARRIVING NOW" 2 FOR 39c SALADA ORANGE PEKOE TEA BAGS 60'S $1.79 ALLENS FRUIT DRINKS 48 0Z. 49c MONARCH PASTRY FLOUR 7 LB. $1.29 SCHNEIDERS SHORTENING 1 LB. PKG. 59c AUNT JEMIMA 1.75 KG. PANCAKE MIX $1.19 McCORMiCKS SALTED SODAS 400 GRM. 59c SUNLIGHT POWDERED DETERGENT 5 LB. $2.29 JOHNSON KLEAN&SHINE $1.99 PG. 6. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. Huron County Huron County council adopted a long range $9,2 million road program at its .lune 24 session and will budget for the items in the report as money and needs determine in the next few years. No deviation from the plan will be made without council approval. Jim Britnell, county engineer, outlined the report that details 54 miles 01' road construction at about $4.1 million, 70.5 utiles of road resurfacing at about $2.8 million and construction of four bridges at $1.2 million. 13ritnell told council that compared to other counties in the province the Huron road system was in above average condition. Council adopts $9.2 million road He said the road system was compared to other counties to try to determine the amount of subsidy the provincial ministry of transportation and communica- tion will chip in to Huron's road work. The engineer said that accord- ing to ministry rules the county has only about $2.5 million worth of road work that is deficient now or will be in the next five years. He said some counties in western Ontario have about $15 million worth of bad road. He said the comparison to other counties was admirable in that Huron was one of the better road systems in western Ontario but added that Better control for soil erosion urged Hullett township drainage commissioner Norman Alexander of Londcsboro called for a series of demonstration models in Huron county to show how soil erosion problems can be dealt with when he spoke recently to the Huron County Federation of Agriculture meeting in Clinton. Mr. Alexander, who has become deeply involved in soil conservation since he took on the job of drainage commissioner after retiring from his seed cleaning business, blasted the lack of effort by government bodies to do something about the growing problem. In the United States, he said, there is one organization charged with con- servation, the U.S. Soil Conserva- tion Service. In Canada, govern- ment departments just pass the buck to each other saying it's not their responsibility. He was especially hard on the Conservation Authorities who were set up in the first place, he said, for flood and erosion control but now are so busy building parks and providing recreation that they aren't doing anything about conserving the many many acres of land disappearing into lakes and rivers each year. There has been a great deal of attention payed to land -use planning to save agricultural lands from urban development, he said, but nobody seems to be worried about the acreage lost to erosion, farmland that cannot be replaced. Mr. Alexander illustrated his talk with coloured slides showing erosion particularly along the Lakeshore where huge gullies arc working inland from the lake, often as a result of careless farming practices. He also show- ed erosion and flooding problems on inland water courses. By comparison he showed efforts iun the U.S. to overcome erosion problems. He had done a great deal of research and produced figures on you're whistling in the dark. . i1 you haven't had your blood pressure checked lately. You could have high blood pressure and not know i1. It can lead to stroke, heart and kidney failure. See your doctor— only he can tell, Give Heart Fund the amount of sediment going down the rivers systems of the area. The federal government's testing station near Donnybrook on the Maitland, for instance, showed a peak of 7220 tons of earth a day flowing past in 1974, up from 2,020 in 1970. More current figures are unavailable since the government discontinu- ed the station due to lack of interest on the part of other government bodies. Besides recommending the demonstration projects, Mr Alexander asked for better instruction for backhoe operators, tile drain contractors and ditch contractors to show them the best way of avoiding erosion. He called for better and more up to date bulletins from government agencies telling farmers how to prevent erosion. And he called for more soil conservationists with the government agencies to help find solutions to a growing problem. council would have to dig deeper in its own pocket to keep the system up. The province set up criteria used to determine road conditions as part of a restraint program aimed at keeping costs down and roads in good shape. Britnell said however that in Huron the restraint program limits the amount of work that can be taken on if the county docs not spend any money above what they need to match the ministry subsidy. He explained that this year the ministry felt that only $2.5 million need be taken on and of that nine percent or is $225,000, the figure used to calculate the subsidy. If the county limited its construction to the $225,000 it would be doing slightly more than two miles work per year. The engineer said in his report that while some county roads are below standards acceptable to him and council no work will be done unless money permits. He said the long range forecast will be followed as possible and any deviation from the plan will be with council's approval. Britnell said the county bridges are in good shape and noted that the only bridge on a county road that is deficient is Forresters Bridge near Holmesville. He said the long bridge over the Maitland River would probably cost $500,000 to replace and until the traffic pattern on the bridge changes drastically he would not recommend its replacement. Hullett deputy reeve Joe Hunking asked the engineer why there is a six ton Toad limit on Ball's Bridge if no bridge in the county is deficient. Britnell pointed out that the bridge safety is calculated under ministry criteria the same as roads and is based on the traffic Marsh World .. drt of lop WINTER WATERFOWL FOODS — While freeze-up generally sends waterfowl south for the winter, some fall migrations are lateral in nature. In coastal Canada the hardy species such as the black duck and goldeneye migrate from the interior to the salt water. The inter -tidal zone is the winter feeding ground, providing eelgrass (Zostera mari- tima) for grazers such as geese and brant and the marine snails Hydrobia and Littorina as well as small fish for the more • carnivorous black duck, merganser and goldeneye. Ducks Unlimited (Candela) 1495 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, Man. R3T 2E2 NOTICE pattern on the road. He said the ministry did not consider that bridge deficient because of the road it was on adding that if it were on a busier road it would be replaced. He said the load limit is calculated so that any margin of error is on the safe side. He said the limit is designed to scare people into safe practice and that he knows of one bridge that has a low Toad limit that regularly is crossed with an 18 ton load. He said that practice is neither safe nor right but pointed out that under ideal conditions and the proper driving habits a bridge can hold a far greater amount than if it is crossed fast or accelerated on, Britnell said that some county roads that arc now gravel need paying according to some rate- payers but explained that for the ministry to subsidize paving the road must have more than 400 cars a day travel on it. He said he program and the road committee felt that figure was high adding that no county gravel road has that kind of traffic and so none arc eligible for subsidy. The engineer said that if* the county continues to budget in the next five or 10 years as they have in the past the work on the long range forecast should be complet- ed. He said the severe winter of 1977 forced the county to "rob" money from roa.I construction to pay the high cost of snow removal and if that doesn't happen again and the county increases the budget 10 percent annually to cover inflation about 10 miles of road could be resurfaced each year, He said that if the county docs not take on the improvement annually the roads will deterio- rate to the point whcrc resurfac- ing will not fix them and possibly the ministry will deny subsidy dollars saying they arc not interested if the county is not. SUMMER SAVINGS 60" Interlocks- 20% off 60" Double Knit - $3.99 yd. 60" Gabardine - $3.99 yd. 45" Seersuckers, Cotton Poly Prints -10% off B.J. FABRICS 523-9675 YOU SAVE A LOT BY shopping Superior 60'S RED ROSE ORANGE PEKOE TEA BAGS 2 LB, BEE MAID CREAMED HONEY 10'S GLAD 26" x 36" GARBAGE BAGS 2'S FACELLE ROYALE 2 PLY BATHROOM TISSUE 14 OZ. B.C. SNACKING CAKE MIX 48 OZ. LIBBY'S TOMATO JUICE 14 OZ. LIBBY'S DEEP BROWN BEANS & PORK 14 OZ. BRIGHT'S APPLE SAUCE 10 OZ. HEINZ TOMATO SOUP HEAD LETTUCE HOT HOUSE CUCUMBERS EACH 25c 1 DOZ. SUNKIST VALENCIA ORANGES 89c $1.59 $1.39 95c 2 FOR 99c 73c 79c 45c 42c 2 FOR 49c 3 FOR MOO 203 -'77 Cabbage, Carrots, Celery Hearts, Tomatoes, Bananas, Grapefruit, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Strawberries, etc. 2 LB. SCHNEIDER'S BREADED FRIED CHICKEN IBUCKETSI CLEARANCE OF PLANTS ATTENTION: Present & former members of Blyth United Church Senior Choir!! PRACTISES FOR THE CENTENNIAL CHURCH SERVICE ON JULY 31ST WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CHURCH ON: 1. July 22nd - 8 p.m. 1 July 31st -10 a.m. IF POSSIBLE, TRY TO ATTEND BOTH PRACTISES. l l $3.39 3 FOR $1.00 ********** OVER $5.00 PURCHASES JOTTER THAN THE SPECIALS) WILL GET 5% DISCOUNT. ********** N.B. WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 5:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 9. THIS IS NOT TO CAUSE ANY INCONVENIENCES TO ANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS. THANK YOU. JIWA'S SUPERIOR FOODS PHONE 523.4421 WE DELIVER THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977, PG. 7. Hullett Central Public School in Londesboro held their graduation ceremony on June 23. The grade eight graduates are, left toright front row, Betty Buchanan, Pat Stackhouse, Christine artier, Janice Hummel, Joyce Sewers, Sandra Lee, David I )inaline, Donald Reid, and Kevin Fothergill. Second row, Mr., Millson, Steven Radford, Kevin Tamblvn, Robert Nesbitt, Joan Mason, Carol Cartwright, Janice McClinchey, Anita Hallam, Paul St. touts, Couple wed at Blyth united MR. AND MRS. ROBERT R. SMITH Christine Joanne Chalmers and Robert Ross Smith exchanged wedding vows on May 27, 1977 at Blyth United Church with Rev. Wittich officiating, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chalmers, Blyth and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith, R.R.3 Brussels. The bride was given in marriage by her father and mother. The bride chose a floor -length gown of white lace over satin, with matching floor length veil. She carried a bouquet of shrimp roses, and carnations, Maid of honour, Miss Jayne Watson of Blyth, wore a shrimp halter dress, with floral cape. She carried a white pedestal, with shrimp corsage attached. In similar ensembles were the bridesmaids, Miss Mary Chal• mers of Blyth, aunt of the bride, and Cathy Pickard of Clinton, cousin of the bride, Mary's dress was yellow, and Cathy's was green, with floral caps. Miss Chcrrie Lynn Smith, of Monkton, niece of the groom was flower girl, wearing a long white dress, carrying a basket of floral daisies. Lonnie Whitfield of Blyth friend of the groom was best man, and guests were ushered by Ken Smith, brother of groom, of R.R.113, Brussels, and Brian Radford, friend of the groom of 11.11.1, Londesboro. They wore identical powder blue suits, with navy velvet bow ties. The wedding was followed by an open reception at the Blyth Town Hall, Mr, and Mrs. Smith will reside at R.R.li3, Brussels, Karen Whetstone, Rose Mason, and Mr. MacLennan. Third row, Robbie Plunkette, Billy Livingstone, Susan Jamieson, Terry Gross, Darcy Andrews, , Cathy Gibbings, Deanna Finch, and Dianne Bromley. Back row, Karen Overholt, Joanne Sharp, Paul Middlegaal, Rodney Cunningham, Frank Slater, Kelly Cunning. ham, Frankie Van Dongen, Mark Mitchell, Howard Hoggarth, Brenda Millar, and Vickie Rodgers. --News-Record photo. Join Us This Sunday, JULY 10th AT 8:00 P.M. SPECIAL SPEAKER: REV. CLARENCE HUNKING Minister of Betheny Missionary Church in Kitchener "SPECIAL MUSIC" Larry Foster and his Musical Saxophone "EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING" Huron Men's Chapel AUBURN EVERYONE WELCOME { Advertising.- points the way to better buys. CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY BOARD _do eamir: Former Goderich students invited home Rear Sir: We wish to invite any of your readers who have had an association with Goderich Colleg- iate to renew old acquaintances at a Reunion, at the school, on Sunday, July 10th, from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. This event is a part of the Goderich week-long, 150th Anni- versary celebrations. Thank you, F. Macdonald Publicity, •• Your heart works V/ harder when you're not in the ei, game. Get fit — and turn the clock back. 5 Fitness is fun. Try some. rg P3RTKInauivnP. 'ZhurchrOcm.a CHURCH OF GOD McConnell St., Blyth Service I 1 a.m. Pastor Cecile Marguette Anniversary and Installation service to be held July 31, 1977 at 2:30 p.m. THE ANGLICAN CHUCH OF CANADA For service information phone Auburn, 526-7704 Trinity Church Blyth Services at 9:30 a.m. July 10, 1977. 'THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA REV. CECIL L. WiTTiCH Sunday School [Open Session] • 9:30 a.m. Church Service • 11 a.m. "0 COME, LET US WORSHIP" CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Ted Hooesteen July 10, 1977 Worship Service -10 a.m. Scriptures • John 15:1-17 Sermon: "No Greater Love" Worship Service • 8 p.m. Scriptures • I Cor. 6: 12 - 20 Sermon: "In Celebration of Marriage" WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR Rev. Wesley Bali Family Bible Study Hour • 1 p.m. Family Worship Service • 2 p.m. INTERDENOMINATIONAL - ALL WELCOME THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Auburn - 11:15 a.m. 'Donnybrook • 9:45 a.m. Rev. Earl K. St. Jean ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FATHER JOSEPH F. HARDY Mass at Blyth every Sunday at 9 a.m. PG. 8. THE BL 4TH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. County housing authority wants more 'power Huron County Housing Author- ity chairman Harold Kinsley asked county council June 24 if the county would give the authority the privilege of placing senior citizens in the county in any senior's facility regardless of Plowing match planning continues Planning for the SOth Plowin& Match sponsored by the 'Huron Plowmen's Association is well underway, The match will take place on Saturday, September 17 on the Stephen Township farm of Allan Walper, near Grand Bend. The coaching and junior match will be held two days earlier on Thursday, September 15. While the Association was formed in 1924 no matches were held during the war years 1942.43-44 according to R.T. Bolton, the Association secretary - treasurer, Plans for the 50th Match were advanced at a meeting in Winthrop on June 28. A special attraction this year will include a solar heat system which heats the Walper home. Other attractions include horse shoe pitching with two classes, ladies and mens nail driving contests and a log sawing contest with two classes. The meeting also approved plans to hold a banquet at Pine Ridge Chalet on October 20. Blyth news Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reed of Walton visited on Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott. Niles" Win A Trip To Hawaii municipality., Kinsley said the authority has a problem with senior citizens units in the county and asked if it could disregard municipal boundaries when plac- ing seniors in a facility. The chairman said that some townships have no working agreement with neighboring towns for senior citizens to move into senior citizens complexes jointly operated and financed by the federal, provincial and muni- cipal government. He said the situation means in some instances that although a unit is available for occupancy and a person or couple are in need the two can't comply because the seniors live in a township and don't quality for residency, McKillop reeve Allan Campbell said he knew of the situation Kinsley was referring to and that it existed in his township. He said McKillop had no big towns that could qualify for a senior citizens complex and that Seaforth was the nearest town and had two, He said his council had tryed its darndest to link up with Seaforth when the units were being built and had not been successful. Campbell said a questionnaire was sent out to senior citizens in the township and that the council had never seen or heard of the results. He said the returned forms were sent to Toronto and although quite a number of people in the township qualify for a unit nothing was ever heard. "My God is there no way McKillop can get implicated with either Brussels or Seaforth," he sasked. Kinsley said that there arc five vacancies in the Brussels unit recently and that the McKillop people in need would have been there if the county authority had the privilege of placing them. He said McKillop would have to make an agreement with Brussels to handle the appropriate share of any losses the unit incurs and the residents would be fret to move in as the units are available. The municipalities sponsoring the units is responsible for seven percent of any annual losses it suffers and Kinsley suggested that the percentage of the loss would be calculated according to use per municipality involved. Bayfield Reeve Ed Oddleifson said there was a senior's unit in A draw ticket eligible to win a trip for 2 to Waikiki, Hawaii for two weeks is included when you purchase a PASSPORT TO GODERICH Souvenir Edition ONLY $2 Available at: LOG CABIN OR REGISTRATION TENT Court House Park Goderich his village and that the village council had tried to be liberal minded when people not from the village applied for residency. He said he could agree to the authority having the right to place people in the units but felt that the right should be tempered to prevent someone from the north end of the county from being moved to a unit in the south end, Kinsley said the placement of the seniors is done at their own request and that if someone didn't want to move into a particular unit because of location they wouldn't have to. He said in some cases that people have moved quite a distance but they have asked adding that the placement would not be done in any arbitrary fashion. Morris Reeve Bill Elston said he was on the committee operating the Brussels unit and that as of a meeting 10 days ago the bottom floor of the unit was full and others was awaiting list for the downstairs units. He said the problem with the five vacancies is not a lack of seniors it is the second floor. He said quite a few of the elderly want no part of a second floor unit, "The people that areupstairs will have to conte down in a few years," he said, "The second floor is only acceptable to the people that can climb the stairs." Kinsley said the problem would have to be worked out since the ministry of housing will not consider installation of an eleva- tor for any building Tess than three floors. East Wawanosh reeve Simon Hallahan said he was 78 years old and had just recently climbed the , 400 stairs to the Tiger Dunlop tomb. He said he hoped when he was a senior citizen that he could move into one of those units like the one in Brussels. Seaforth reeve John Flannery said he•may be wrong but pointed out that when the units built in Seaforth were under construction the town learned that it qualified for a second complex. He said the qualifications were based on Seaforth's population and that no official application had been made by McKillop township. He said he and most everyone connected with the probject knew there were eligible seniors in the township but could do nothing about them unless the township council formally applied, Council did not grant the authority the right to placement of the seniors but did agree to examine the merits of the county authority being responsible for placement and the county being responsible for absorbing any losses on the projects. The county would pay the losses and then assess them against the appropr- iate municipalities. W.O.T.P.A. 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PG. 9. 15 cents All proceeds from sale to support Festival Blyth Summer Festival' n Director gets chance to see theatre Through his post as Artistic Director of the Blyth Summer Festival and his work directing as a guest in other theatres in the country, James Roy is among the young lions of Canadian theatre, the talented young people reshap- ing the role of theatre in Canada. Under his direction the Festival has become a major showplace for new Canadian theatre, particular- ly reflecting the rural roots of the country and the region, A native of the Blyth area who later lived around Sarnia and in Clinton before moving to Toronto to pursue his studies in theatre, Mr. Roy has seen the theatre scene in Canada go from virtual nonexist- ence to an explosion of creative energy in a matter of a few short years, This past winter, through a grant from the Ontario Arts Council, he was able to work in England to get a look at how theatre in that country works and to take a long range look at 'what has been happening in Canadian Theatre. "There is a sort of myth that theatre in England is wonderful, far better than Canadian theatre is or ever will be," he says, "simply because British theatre has been going since the 14th century. But I found getting over there that there aren't many differences that people are about the same, There are a lot more working in theatre there and there are a lot more theatres, so whereas in this country you have about 2500 professional actors, in England you have almost 10 times that. Given that sort of numbers, I found there were a lot of really good actors, a lot of mediocre ones and a lot of bad ones; the same kind of proportional break- down you have here. "Technologically theatre in Canada is about the same, no further ahead, no further be- hind," But the one thing that Canadian theatre has over Britain theatre right now, he says, is enthusiasm. British theatre at the moment, following the upsurge of new playwrites in the 1950's and early 60's is very tired and tending to rest on 400 years of tradition rather than on what can be done, what the possibilities are. That cycle will likely change, he says, but who knows how long it will take. At the moment, Mr. Roy says there is still a lot of enthusiasm in Canadian theatre, partly because it is, generally speaking, fairly young. Even though the enthus- iasm had died down a bit in the last year or two, there's still a lot more than in Britain. In Britain, rather than trying to invent new things as many Canadian theatres, often actors and writers are more ready to borrow ideas from other shows. JAMES ROY from One of the differences is the heavier ,government funding for theatre in Britain than in Canada. It results in better theatre facilities in the first place. better theatre buildings. etc, but also in better working funds for the theatre people tend to look with envy at Germany where funding is much heavier still, Mr. Roy says. Most subsidized theatre in Britain get about two thirds of their money from the various governments, compared to about one third here. In addition, he says, wages are much lower there so money goes much farther, The theatre he worked with, Duke's Playhouse in Lancaster, he said, had a budget of about $500,000 but a similar operation here would have a budget three times that. The area the theatre served had a population of about 100,000 people but the theatre had a full-time staff of about 60. There are few cities of an equal size in Canada which have a professional theatre at aII, let alone one of such a size. Regional (or provincial as its called there) theatre is much more plentiful than here in Canada. One of the interesting things he saw in Britain, he says, was the support given to theatre by government which he feels must be done in Canada if theatre is to survive. Costs here are soaring, he says, and ends just can't be met. Unless more government money is forthcoming, he sees hard times ahead for Canadian theatre. In contrast even though Britain has serious government problems, support for theatre has been increasing at a rate better than the inflation rate, In Britain, he says, theatres have a strong lobby with the government. Here, partly because there are fewer theatres and partly because they're so spread out across the country. There is no effective lobby. One of the interesting things for Mr. Roy personally was working in a threatre that had a different tradition and a slightly different approach to theatre. Duke's Playhouse in particular 6000 mile perspective was different because it attempt- ed to run itself on a basis of input from all members into decisions. Actors and theatre people in Britain tend to be much more political than those in Canada, he says. Returning to his own theatre and its season he admits he had no real idea going into his first season that things would advance so far by his third season but "it's kind of nice." After that first season, he says, he could sec the possibilities ahead but heading into the 1975 summer he wasn't really sure just where the Festival would go. Part of this he blames on his own experience (he was only one year out of a York University theatre arts course) and partly because he was too conservative. That first season was to shape the future of the Festival when he decided to take a chance and adapt Harry J. Boyle's books Mostly in Clover, A Pinch of Sin and Homebrew and Patches into a new show. To play it safe and back up what he felt was this risky production, he scheduled the popular British mystery, Agatha Christie's The Mouse Trap. It's history now, of course, that Mostly in Clover was asmash hit and Mouse trap rated a poor second in popularity. Guided by that, it's been Canadian theatre all the way since, Last year was a very regional season with plays by local natives Alice Munro and Harry J. Boyle and local writer Jim Schaefer and this season is even more so, he said with another play based on Boyle, another Schaefer show and a play by local writer -publisher Keith Roulston. The Festival is heading in a worthwhile direction he says, and already he has lots of ideas for next year. One of his goals is still to take plays from Blyth to larger cities like Toronto, but he has to find the right play first, he says since not all the plays would be well received by city audiences. Another possibility is a winter season which would see a tour circuit set up throughout southern Ontario with the Blyth theatre as home base. Both these areas are still in the discussion stage, he says with many problems to be solved first. In the meantime, he wants to continue to do new plays and to continue to use new authors. One of the problems with Canadian theatre, he says, is the lack of Canadian playwright and plays. Part of the reason, he says, that it isn't really feasible yet to make a living writing plays. There are maybe a couple of people in Canada who are doing it, but it's pretty rare, he says. If a writer writes a play and either can't get it produced or gets it produced once and gets 200 in royalties from it, it isn't much incentive to keep writing, he says. But you have to keep writing to get better, keep writing to get better. Writing is the slowest,area of theatre to develop, hsays, because it does take a lot of time to build up a tradition, and it depends on a lot more factors than acting or directing or designing. It's quicker to study as an actor for four years and then begin to act. But a writer can't train except by writing plays and if there's nobody around to produce your plays, or if your first plays aren't good enough to earn much, how do you make enough to earn much, how do you make money in the meantime. A few people get Canada Council grants but a lot give up or go on to another form of writing that is rewarded better- Still, he says, given all that, many people don't seem to be trying very hard to promote themselves as playwrights. He has never, Mr. Roy says, been sent a play by a Canadian playwrite even though the theatre has become known as a producer of Canadian plays. He often asks people to send him copies of plays they might be working on and still hasn't received one. So often, he says, he ends up going to people who are writers but haven't written for the stage before or very seldom and asking them to write for him. PG. 10. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. Angie changes personality off stage It's hard to believe that the character up on the stage is really the same person as Angie Gei when you meet her in person, The roles in her first two seasons as Mother Boyle in Mostly in Clover or as Loretta Bird in How I met My Husband are so different, physically and personality wise from the real Angie Gei that she's hardly recognizable the first time you meet here. Angie is one of the original four actors who started the Festival off in such fine form back in 1975. On stage her talent has meant memorable performances, parti- cularly last year as the bitchy neighbour in How I met my Husband, a role Angie created out of only a few lines in the original script when it was being lengthened from a television script to a stage play. Off stage her bubbling person- ality has made her one of Blyth's favourite summer residents. Many people look forward to her return each summer. And so does Angie. Not only does she like it in the friendly atmosphere of Blyth but her three years at the Festival have provided many pleasant memor- ies. They've also provided steady summer employment, a tleeting thing in the world of theatre, Though she can count on a pay cheque coming in regularly in the summer, finding a job for the winter season can be more of a problem. But this summer she'll certain- ly be kept busy enough not to worry about such things. She'll be taking a major role as Mother Doyle in A Summer Burning, repeating her role in The Blood is Strong and taking part in The Blyth Memorial History Show. Ron Barry - Iaugh after laugh It was probably a horse that made Ron Barry instantly popular at the Blyth Summer Festival. When Mostly in Clover was first performed at the Festival in 1975, the small cast was required to be many different characters. For most of the show Ron played Grampa Boyle and played him with a skill that brought many a laugh. But it was in the memorable buggy -race scene where Ron came out as the loose jointed old nag of a horse who loved a buggy race, that he set the audience on its ear. Using only a scarf and his expressive face he transformed himself into the prissy school teacher who became the victim of the buggy race. That first summer his roles in Mostly in Clover were so fondly remembered that audiences burst into laughter when he appeared on stage for a less funny role in the other play, The Mouse Trap. - Last year he managed to turn small parts into attention grab- bers in How I Met My Husband and The Blood is Strong. Not only is he a master of comedy on stage, but his comic timing and inventive ideas help spur the rest of the cast on during rehearsals. During the past winter Ron has kept busy with a part as a robot in the movie Alien Encounter, a part in an episode of the television series Side Streets to be seen in the fall and a part in the play Johannes and the Talmud. This summer Ron will have parts in all of the Festival's productions. He'll play Grampa in a Summer Burning, play Joe again in The Blood is Strong, takes various parts in the Blyth Memorial History Show and play Smiley in The Shortest Distance Between Two Points. The wide variety of riles offered is sure to bring some memorable moments for Festival audiences this sum- mer, Many a heart lost to Dee Dee When Barney Miller wed Kate Morrison in The Blood is Strong at last year's Summer Festival, many a male heart wished it were he who was up there on stage. Lynda Langford, known off stage as DecDee, has the kind of fragile beauty, vivaciousness and down-to-earth warmth of person- ality that makes her instantly attractive to all• who meet her. It's her second summer in Blyth and she has fitted in well with the company both on stage and off. Though a well-rounded talent capable of stealing any scene, her reputation has been for LYNDA LANGFORD RON BARRY �.1 BARTLIFF'S �`r Odell and Restaurant 0 412-l9:7 Congratulates Blyth Summer Festival on the occasion of its second season 46 HIM ST. CLINTON ►t WALTON INN '1 �-"X Mervin and Joan Jones of Walton Inn would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Blyth Summer Festival, and wish it success in 1977. They also want to extend an invitation to all residents and visitors to the area to dine with them at the new Walton Inn, situated six miles east of Blyth on County Rd. 25. Visit them soon! Open daily 7:30 - 7:30 Sunday 9:00 - 7:30 Closed Mondays Phone 887.9293 quiet co-operation and hard work. The amount of time she puts into getting the most of her character has amazed even many of the professionals she works with. She showed her full range of acting craft last year going from the pretty young Scottish girl in The Blood is Strong to the bitchy, frustrated housewife in How I Met My Husband to the girl left behind in Shape. Along the way she changed ages, sang songs beautifully, danced, and gave every role very special attention. Whether you loved her, as in The Blood is Strong, or disliked her as in How I Met My Husband, you had to admire her skill. She's been involved in entert- ainment since an early age. Her mother was interested in theatre and her father was something of a comedian she says: Her brother is an artist. She took dancing lessons early and at age nine went to drama school. She was involved in drama at her school Bathurst Heights Secondary School in Toronto. She even worked as a singing waitress in a restaurant. By 17 she was taking her first professional work when she was a member of the Good Company on C.B.C. television. She earned her ACCRA (radio and TV union) card with a dramatic role in the series Qucnton Durgens M.P. which starred Gordon Pinsent. Next she earned her Equity (stage actor's union) card when she worked with Toronto's Young People's theatre. She studied at York University's theatre school and did summer theatre at Orillia. This past winter she took part in productions of Man of La Mancha in Thunder Bay and Fables From Here and Then in Winnipeg. She and husband Michael, who is the stage manager at the Festival, met while doing summer theatre in Orillia and they've kept the togetherness theme for the past two summers here in Blyth, It's not always that a theatre The BOX 99 family gets to work together. When she's not acting, or preparing to act, Dee Dee enjoys rpading, growing Marigolds, cooking and refinishing furniture. This summer she'll recreate her role as Kate in The Blood is Strong, play Betty Lou Williams in A Summer Burning, and Mildred in The Shortest Distance Between Two Points. Welcome Festival Visitors Best Wishes to the Blyth Summer Festival from Elliott Insurance Agency Blyth 523-4481 ld 1)1111 BLYTH, ONTARIO r 1 Mile South of Blyth We wish to add our congratula- tions to the Blyth Summer Festival on the opening of a bigger and better season this year. Good Luck! Factory Outlet Prices Leather Coats, Sheepskin Rugs Pure Virgin Wool Blankets, Leather Gloves, Sportswear and Accessories. The BOX ss ld �Ilill BLWTN, ONTANIO 1 Mile South of Blyth Out in the Country on Top of the hill PHONE 5234595 Summer Hours: Open Daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Sundays 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Quiet man makes a big sound Joe Miller is the quiet man of the Blyth Summer Festival though his job is to make a big noise. JOE HILLER Joe is the musical director of the Festival this summer, He came to Blyth for the first time last year as a musician, and ended up staying, not just for the summer, but as a year round resident. Joe makes his home in a rather unique building: the old Grand Trunk railway station on Dinsley Street East. The peak -roofed station has become familiar to people throughout Canada through its inclusion in a book about railway stations called Meet me at the Station. He spends his winters building guitars, a time-consuming, very particular business. It's taken up to two years to custom build a guitar. Joe grew up in various cities across the U.S. before coming to Canada. He joined a folk music group at 14 and later played coffee houses as a single act, rather surprising considering he's a very private person who doesn't even enjoy going to parties where there will be a lot of people. He acted in theatre in high school but gave it up in university, instead combining his interest in theatre and music to do music for theatre. This year not only does he direct the music, but he created the music for Jim Schaefer's lyrics in The Blyth Memorial History Show. In short, Joe can afford to be quiet: his work speaks volumes for him. Figure skating led Patsy Lang to theatre Patsy Lang became interested in theatre work through figure skating. Patsy, who had done a lot of shows working in figure skating since she was two years old is a technical assistant with the Blyth Summer Festival: She had done a lot of costume designing and choreography for figure skating shows but she hadn't done any reallytechnical work 'till she got to York University. She hasn't done very much live theatre outside of her courses at the University and working at the Guelph Spring Festival as a props builder although she did do some stage management at some small theatres in Toronto. While in high school Patsy took the Alternative and Inde - PATSY LANG pendent Studies Program which meant she set up her own courses and found her own teachers across the city of Toronto. Being able to schedule her own courses gave her leeway so that she could use any unscheduled time for skating and also allowed her to take interest courses like photography, electronics and pottery. She believes this free type of system had a lot to do with her present creativity. • Patsy enjoys the production end of things and the theatre itself for the excitement and all the different aspects of it. Patsy says being on the production end of things is really good because she's been out collecting props so she's getting to meet a lot of people. This is Patsy's first year at the Blyth Summer Festival and sh: believes that it's one of the best theatre groups around because the people are close and work together. "It's full of a lot of really talented people," Patsy said. GORDON WOODBURY Versatility Gord's trademark Versatile is what you have to be when you're involved with theatre and his musical versatility is why Gordon Woodbury was hired to be one of the musicians for the Blyth Summer Festival. Gordon can play piano, guitar and flute. He first composed music for a production in 1971, Last year Gordon was the assistant stage manager with the Young People's Theatre in Toronto and has just gone through an M.A. program of drama at the University of Toronto, Gordon has composed music for the Factory Theatre Lab in Toronto. He has also done quite a lot of acting and directing and he hopes eventually to concentrate on directing, He believes music is his way into that. Music is in control with the pace of the show, Gordon said, "When emotions become too intense that's when music be- comes important," Gordon said adding that the music vas taking place of he words. Although he had a few piano lessons, Gordon Woodbury is basically self-taught. All through high school he played in garage bands and learned to play the flute and saxophone when he was in the high school band. "I really enjoy everything I play," he said. Gordon got interested in theatre through high school where he participated in high school plays but at the same time always rejected the idea of theatre because he didn't feel it fits into the Protestant work ethic. "I didn't think this was really work," he said. But now he. feels he is right where he belongs in spite of the Protestant work ethic., Then when he got/to University he did more and more drama and just sort of fell right into it. He didn't make a conscious decision to do it, he said. "I've tried to get acquainted with all aspects of the theatre," he said. Gordon says that the Blyth Summer Festival is one of the best conceived theatres he's ever seen, "If I was going to start a theatre of my own, it's the kind 1 would start," he said. Blyth Summer Festival from h8 Ladies & Infants Wear ' Blyth, Ont. ' Phone 523-4351 ' THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 11. Anne LeDerman's been musical almost whole life Anne LeDerman has been involved with music in some way or another almost all of her life, Now she is one of the musicians for the Blyth Summer Festival. When she was about 12 years of age, Anne discovered improv- ised and folk music, She also discovered that being a fiddler combined the best of all musical worlds for her. Being a musician with the Blyth Summer Festival is just the kind of job that's perfect for her, she says. "Improvising is still my first love in music, I love doing music that has more of a purpose than just combining sounds," she said. She had studied a bit of theatre on the West coast and has also done some music there. Since coming East, she says she has been learning much about histori- cal music such as jazz. Anne wants to (earn about as many different kinds of music and effects as she can. Anne says she likes music best when it's a communal activity because she enjoys group spirit. She says this is why she likes working for the theatre --because it's so exciting. Anne briefly studied as an actress and took dancing as well. "I'm in the position I prefer best, right here," Anne said. When she was a music student at the University of British Columbia, (V.B,C.) she wrote the music for a James Reany play called Listen to the 'Wind and she also took part in a U.B.C. production of The Tempest. The rest of her time has just been spent working as a musician in bars, restaurants, clubs, and a lot of square dances. This is Anne's first year at the Blyth Summer Festival and for the various plays she will be playing fiddle, piano, bass, mandolin and guitar and will be doing other background sound effects. Anne has been given classical instruction on 'violin and piano and she picked up on other musical instruments by listoniiig to recordings of music, from playing in a lot of coffee houses, picking it up from people she's been with and by learning and listening very carefully, Most of her music study has been private lessons. She studied with Gordon Delamont in Toron- to --an arranger and composition teacher in Toronto. Anne enjoys music because of the constant creativity of it and the experimenting with new ideas and she's going to get a lot of chance to test that creativity when she's working for the Blyth Summer Festival. ANNE LEDERMAN GODERICH Wishes all the Best to the BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL For a successful third season 'Welcome Summer Visitors from the,. MIME RESTAURANT' Ps CO STYLELIZING FoUNTRYoD BREAKFAST 9.11 WEEKDAYS 1: ULL COURSE DINNERS sr INGRM DINOO SNO? FFE.E Air N ST t1 D Y'T MA FI] yl„ I? STS:oo, E PG. 12. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. Brenda Doner 'fell' into publicity BRENDA DONER Brenda Doner is the publicity director for the Festival this year. She looks after all the contact that the public has with the theatre, including the advertising and feature stories that appear in various media, the inquiries and problems of patrons, and the general promotion of the Festiv- al's aims and productions. "It's not as bad as it sounds," she says. "It's not hard to promote a theatre when you have the material and support that I have." Brian Mizzen came north for summer Like many Londoners, you could say Brian Mizzen went north for the summer. Brian is a native Londoner who worked in the theatre scene in London before coming up High- way 4 to Blyth for the summer season at the Festival. Brian's role is as lighting designer and master electrician. He's also an unofficial scrounger of equipment needed for the summer operation which the limited budget of the Festival has not been able to supply. Brian has been the lighting designer for Centre Stage in London and has been involved in such productions as End game, What the Butler Saw, Our History Show, Life Class, Knuckle, Bingo and A Village Wooing at that theatre, meaning he'd had a busy winter. He'll have a busy summer too with four plays in a short period of time. As lighting designer, it's his job to get the best effect from the lighting equipment available. Most often in modern theatre, the best lighting design is hardly noticed by the audience, unless the script calls for special effects, the lighting unobtrusively leads the eye of the viewer to where the director wants him to look. Often good lighting goes unnoticed, but bad lighting, such as shadows cast on an actor's face, stick out like a sore thumb and can ruin the whole effect of a scene. So the duty 'of Btian Mizzen is much more important than just turning on a switch. Brenda fell into publicity with a splash, for the Festival is her first professional job. She has done publicity for university and community theatre groups, but nothing of this scope before. "I'm running my own show here" she says, "although I have a lot of help, and that's something 1 couldn't have done anywhere else. It's exciting, but it's also a little frightening." Brenda trained for her work at York University where she studied drama studies with options in theatre administration. The general education helps, she feels, but she would like to supplement it with practical experience from "Actual jobs". The "Actual jobs" in theatre are what she's looking forward to in the fall, but if they do not materialize, she says she has a number of other alternatives. The best part of this summer's job, she feels, is the public contact. "Theatre means people to me", she says, "and I feel there is too often a gap between the people who make the theatre and the people who support it and see it. I like to think that I'm helping to fill that gap." The experience in Blyth this summer has been especially encouraging, she says, as the area people have been most receptive to the theatre. "I'm from a rural background myself, and I enjoy the close personal contact that one gets in a small town like this. 1 hope that any jobs I get to follow this one will be equally rewarding." BRIAN MIZZEN Donna Lebo is Festival's top administrator Donna Lebo didn't start out ‘wrking in the theatre business. She started out in psychology and dance therapy. Donna who is the Administrat- ive Director with the Blyth Summer Festival had been working at a mental retardation centre but decided that wasn't for her so she went looking for another job and found one as the publicity director for Factory Theatre Lab in Toronto in 1972. She worked there for two years. Then she went to work for the Playwright's Co-op in Toronto as a fund raiser. She went to work for the New Theatre in Toronto and then she won the William Wiley Award for Arts Administra- tion. From there she went to the Stratford Theatre where once again she did the publicity. Then she went back to school where she got her masters degree in business. This past winter she was a fund raiser and a bookkeeper for the Centaur Theatre in Montreal. Last year she came up parttime to help as a volunteer with the Blyth Summer Festival and also worked on a consulting project for the Shaw Festival at Niagara -on -the - Lake. In her position as Administrat- ive Director I'or the Blyth Summer Festival, Donna enjoys the work she's doing. "I enjoy the people and the kind of work," she said. As well as doing the Adminis- trative Directing, Donna will be making her acting debut this year as one of the wedding guests in Lister Sinclair's play, The Blood is Strong. Linda Pakri getting background for a career directing Linda Pakri has a strong creative desire and great interest in her cultural heritage, both desirable traits for her present career as an assistant director and technical assistant with the Blyth Summer Festival. This won't be her first experience in directing. She directed two professional shows in Toronto--Brand--a play by Ibsen and a British comedy called the Man Most Likely To... This year she will be assistant director to Janet Amos who is directing the Blyth Memorial 1-tistory show. Linda was with the Blyth Summer Festival last year in the middle of the season and decided to come back because she felt that if you're going to be a director you need a very sound knowledge of the background so you know what goes on. The director really gets to know the technical end, she said. As the technical assistant she is helping to collect props for the Blood is Strong and taking sets up and down. She has worked as a stage manager in Toronto for the Second City Touring Company and acted in that company as a stand-in. A busy summer ahead at Festival for Jack Blum For an actor just beginning his professional career, Jack Blum is going to have a very busy summer. The young Hamilton native is a graduate this spring from the National Theatre School in Montreal and will be tackling large roles in three of the four plays at the Festival. Jack came to Blyth last season working both as an actor and as a musician and actually did both in the Blood Is Strong where he played James, the young son in the first part of the play, then went to the orchestra pit when the character he was playing was no longer in the stage action. This summer he'll again be playing James in the new production of The Blood Is Strong. He'll also be tackling the tough role of Berry, the slum - hardened boy who comes to stay on the farm in A Summer Burning and then will play Malcolm in The Shortest Distance Between Two Points. Despite his lack of professional experience, Jack is not new to the stage. Even before his studies at the National, he had proven himself on the stage in high school productions going to the Simpson -Sears Ontario Collegiate Drama Festival twice and winning the Outstanding Performance Award in 1973 and the Adjudicat- or's Special award in 1974. Following graduation he served as assistant director for one of the country's best known directors, JACK BLUM LINDA PAKRI Bill Glassco at the Tarragon theatre in Toronto on a production of The Seagull. It looks like only a matter of time before audiences at the Festival can say they remember when that well-known star Jack Blum got his profession start at the Festival. Linda has an interest in the culture she was brought up in as well as the culture of other countries. Of Scandanavian back- ground—(she was born in Estonia) she says she would someday like to direct an Estonian play. She is presently hoping to write and direct a play taken from the writing and poetry of European women. "I feel there's a lot to be learned from looking at the writing of women in our time," Linda said. Linda has also been a script reader for the Playwright's Co-op in Toronto where she got a sense of the different feeling of writing on the West and East coasts. Linda thinks its nice to be in Blyth. It's a very Canadian theatre, You really get a sense of doing something that is really connect- ed with where you are, Linda said. Linda prefers using the scripts as a sort of framework for her directing so that the play can be open and allow the actors to use improvisation. "It's fun to work with a script where you can put things in adding as much as you want to. One of the most important things in theatre is to keep it open," she said. Some of her theatre training includes working at the Factory Theatre Lab in Toronto Assistant Director for Theatre Passe Mur- aille and she has also acted in the Community Children's Theatre in Toronto. Linda who originally thought she'd be going into medicine got to the University of Toronto, changed her mind, switched all her courses around and took Psychology and English courses instead and did theatre on the side. She found she was really interested in theatre and went in for directing. Now she is learning all the technicalities. You have to know what it's like to be on stage, she said. Shc was involved in a small campus theatre at the University and ended up managing it in her last year 'there. It was a well-equipped theatre so she was able to act there as well as design for other students and to direct. Linda feels that the Blyth Memorial History show is going to be a team effort and she believes that's the way it should bc. "It really depends on the type of people. Everyone's different so you get a different perspect- ive," she said. "That's the most exciting part that everybody gives of themsel- ves. You're encouraged to bring out what's inside you," she said. Linda likes both acting and directing but says she is more skilled at directing. Linda has been directing now for three years. Whatever her creative interest its obvious that Linda will put her heart and mind into, what she's doing. WELCOME to the BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL from the MO inn HOTEL Fully Licensed Across the street from Blyth Memorial Hall Blyth, Ont. 523-9381 Brendan flexible • In THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 13, roles played Layne Coleman came ,A an actor playing a part, Though his role of Murdoch East but finds many BRENDAN McKANE People unfamiliar with the wonders of stage makeup got quite a shock last summer when they met Brendan McKane off stage after watching him perform in the lead role of The Blood Is Strong as a stubborn old Scotsman, They discovered that the man who looked to be in his late 50's or early 60's was actually only in his 20's in real life. It was far more than makeup, of course that aged Brendan for the show, A hard-working as well as talented actor, he successfully captured the movements of a man twice his age. His role was so powerful that it was hard to realize it was only KATE TROTTER A lot of variety for Kate Trotter For Kate Trotter, corning to Blyth this summer is almost like going home. Kate comes from the village of Gilford, near Lake Sinicoe and the landscape here is much like her home country, she says. And the warmth of the reception of the people of Blyth has made her feel at home too, she says, Kate's introduction to Blyth really came last summer when she was employed on a special grant at the Stratford Festival. She came to Blyth in her spare time to help out and learn about a small theatre company. This year she's here full time and she's getting a wide range of experi- ence, everything from reproduc- ing scripts, looking after box-of- fice and fundraising, to acting in The Blood is Strong and in Turkey. Kate's still a student at the National Theatre School in Montreal where she has another year to go in her training. Before that, she studied in University for four years, including a course in children's theatre. This year will be her first experience as a professional actress but she hopes that it will be the springboard for a career, was his most memorable one last year, he showed a completely different face in Shape where he played Talby, the Olympic coach who was more interested in his own future than that of the athlete he coached. Whatever role he does, Bren- dan works hard at, He digs into the background of the character and tries to learn as much about him as possible, so that he can slip into his skin on stage. Before rehearsals even begin, Brendan has been over his script many times, studying his character. This summer, he'll recreate his role in The Blood is Strong and as Scottie in The Shortest Distance Between Two Points. Brendan is a native of Victoria, B.C. He quit school after grade 'nine and after a couple of years worked passage on a merchant ship to Australia, He'd decided at age 12 that he wanted to act, but it wasn't until after his travels that he was ready to settle down and make a career of the chosen profession. He studied under Peter Man- nering at the Bastion Theatre in Victoria, For three years there he did children's theatre and touring theatre to schools, plus a number of main stage shows per year. In recent years he's called Toronto home base though he's gone farther afield to places such as Thunder Bay. He's also been busy with commercial work for such firms as Easton's, Timex, Labatts and Molson's. Rick Prevett things the same Come east young man, come again in Edmonton for a show east, could be the tale of Layne staged there called As Far As the Coleman's arrival at the Blyth Eye Can See. That show will be Summer Festival this summer. coming east to Toronto this fall Layne is a native of Northbat• and Layne will be coming east tleford, Saskatchewan and got his with it. start in theatre in that prairie It was that Passe Muraille province. He stumbled into acting connection that brought Layne to as a profession while he was Blyth. When the Artistic Director actually trying to be a writer, He invited Janet Amos, Passe was writing a play in Winnipeg, Muraille veteran to come to Blyth he recalls now, but had only seen; as guest director of The Blyth about one play. He decided to get Memorial History Show, she in more experience by getting turn asked if Layne could be involved in amateur theatre and brought along as one of the actors. went backstage. He enjoys it in Blyth, he says, because the climate is much like the West, only gentler. He's enjoying the work here too. Still, come fall, he'll be heading back West, this time to Edmonton and Theatre Network where he will be involved in a show called Beneath the Wheat, about oil wells. Then, he'll be coming east for the Passe Muraillc remount of Far as the Eye can see, which was first done in Edmonton. Then, it's off to Saskatoon again. In other words, while some actors might be worried about their work for the fall, Layne seems sure of steady employment. Pretty good for a guy who got into acting almost by accident. Oh yes, he never did finish that play but he later wrote a play called Heart- break Hotel which was perform- ed. And along the way, he directed a play too. Later he went to Saskatoon where a friend who was starting a theatre company thought he could make a good actor so gave him a job, He spent the next five years with the 25th St. House Theatre in Saskatoon helping it stay alive. There arc similarities with the Festival, he says, because the Saskatoon theatre too is dedicated to doing original Canadian plays, though much of the work there . was of the collective creation style where the actors help create the play in rehearsals. That style made it natural for him to get involved in probably the nation's most famous theatre using the collective creation system: Thea- tre Passe Muraille of Toronto. He worked with them last year in The Olympic Show in Montreal at the time of the Olympics, and The clown very sensitive Scratch a clown like Rick Prevett, and you're likely to find a very serious character hiding underneath. Rick is one of the many clowns of the Festival company, showing his comic talents both off stage, and on with such parts as Hector, in The Shortest Distance Between Two Points. But as a Canadian of French heritage, he's also a very concerned young man . in the present state of affairs in the country. The last two years for Rick have been spent rediscovering his French background. He was born in London, Ont. where he attended Oakridge Secondary School and got involved in theatre in 1974 with Theatre London's Young Company. But after ‘wrking with the Ontario Youth 'Theatre, and Ken Livingston's New Space 'Theatre, and doing some television work, he was off to Paris where he worked as an orienter with Tourbec, a Quebec- ois tourist agency, and at the Canadian Culture Centre. He returned to Canada last winter and spent the winter working in Quebec City. His experiences have made him very aware of the current feeling in Quebec. He's at the Festival this summer at the urging of associate director and writer, Jim Schaef- er. The two worked together at the Young Company and Jim wanted him as part of the company here. Besides his role as Hector, he'll play the serious role of Joe in a Summer Burning, various roles in The Blyth Memorial History Show and a wedding guest in Blood is Strong. Janet Amos to Blyth but for different reasons returns While many of the members of the Blyth Summer Festival Company have become familiar to local residents in the past three years, Janet Amos's familiar face goes back even further. Janet first played in Blyth with Theatre Passe Muraille's The Farm Show. She's been back with shows such as The West Show and rehearsed the original 1837: The Farmers' Revolt in Memorial Hall. She's familiar with the people and the theatre. Yet she's coming to Blyth in an unfamiliar role this summer, as guest director for The Blyth Memorial History Show; written by Jim Schaefer. { BEST WISHES To BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL from 2 2 2 2 Ball & Mutch LIMITED • 71 ALBERT ST„ CLINTON 482.9S0S HOME FURNISHINGS I CARPETING FLOOR COVERINGS RICK PREVETT LAYNE COLEMAN WILSON'S HEALTH AND GIFT CENTRE RE Blyth 523-4440 Congratulates Blyth Summer Festival on the opening of its third season July1 Welcome All Visitors —.a 7- �� �L L -2 I-- �- -� Mest wishes to the BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL from Arthur's Furniture Auburn Phone 526-7222 We wish to congratulate the Blyth Summer Festival on its third year of operation and welcome all visitors to our village. R.W. MADILL'S . SHOES, MEN'S & BOYS' WEAR "The store with the good manners" CLINTON DRY CLEANERS PICK UP AT MADILL'S ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY N. PG, 14. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. Diane Douglass brings wide experience to Festival Diane Douglass is no stranger to stage, television or radio. She's participated in them all and is currently bringing her experience to the Blyth Summer Festival. She will be in Lister Sinclair's play The Blood is Strong and in The Blyth Memorial History Show, Her stage credits include Ten Lost Years, Golem of Venice, Christmas Carol, Summer 76, Captain of Kopenic, Thieves Carnival, Dames at Sea, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Thurber Carnival, Leaving Home, The Seagull, Some Evening Sunshine, The Drunkard, Mourn- ing Becomes Electa, Rimers of ©drich, Alice, Babel. On television she has done Ada playing the part of Margaret for CBC, did Ten Lost Years and also played the part of Estelle in the Collaborators for CBC. She also did Nurse Noel for ETV. In 1974 she did Pass Show for CBC radio. Her ambition toward the theatre started when she was in Grade 9 and wrote a play because she wanted to be a writer at the time. In the play she had written there was a part for a scrubmaid but nobody wanted to play the part so the director asked her if she would do it. She did and stole the show. Over the years she got more and more interested in theatre and when she got to University she decided to go into it and Fine Arts. But she found that trying to do both things was time consuming so she decided to just do theatre. She was accepted for the Ottawa Group which fell through so she went to work for Toronto Workshop Productions and went from the young company to the older company. The biggest show they did was Ten Lost Years from Barry Broadfoot's book about the Depression. She worked at a threatre up in Orillia and also worked for the Ontario Youth Theatre which is now defunct. Diane enjoys her profession be- cause, she says "I love the people in and out of the theatre. There's nothing else that I would rather be doing. "It's the most versatile pro- fession. The hours are incredibly good and you never get bored." Diane is enjoying her first year with the Blyth Summer Festival. "I think it's great. People are wonderful --so nice and friendly. It's challenging and exciting," she said. Diane thinks its nice to be away from the city and in the country life for a change. No doubt the country people will enjoy Diane as much as she enjoys them. Schaefer a_ many talented man JIM SCHAEFER Actor, Director, Playwright, Chicken Farmer. Jim Schaefer is Mr. Everything with the Blyth Summer Festival, Actually the last qualification Iisn't part of his Festival duties, but Jim has provided many light moments with the tales of his chickens this season. A Londoner, Jim was not exactly familiar with country life when he came to Blyth for the first time in 1975. After the 1976 season, he decided to stay in Blyth for the winter working, courtesy of a small grant from the Ontario Arts Council, on The Blyth Memorial History Show. The old log house he lived in was heated by a wood stove, had no indoor plumbing or even a pump on the well, possessed a meagre electrical system and an outdoor privy. He picked quite a winter for his first winter in Huron county: a season of record snowfalls and record cold temperatures that even oldtimmers admitted was the worst they could remember. His car got buried in snow and he ended up , using snowshoes for transportation for some time, But it did provide plenty of time to get his writing done and to perform his other duties as an associate director of the Festival. Spring though has seen him fall Alfie's smiling face a familiarsight Many theatre goers this sum- mer, even people who are visiting the Blyth Festival for the first time, are likely to think Alfred Edward Humphries, (better known as Alfie to his friends) looks awfully familiar. Likely, though, they won't be able to match the face with the name. DiANE DOUGLASS Alfie's broad smile has become familiar in the past year on many commercials for such companies as the Bank of Commerce, General Motors and Vic Tanny health spas. That smiling face is now gracing bill boards for Coke. It's part of a very busy winter schedule that Alfie has kept since leaving Blyth at the end of last summer. Of course to those familiar with last summer's productions, much more than the face is familiar. He played in three of the four productions last year and is probably most remembered for his role as Barney Miller the young backwoodsman who wins the heart of the young Scottish girl who has immigrated to Canada. He won the 'heart of many in the audience too with the performance. He also was the star of Jin Scltaefer's Shape last year as the young Canadian runner who makes it to the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936 only to be betrayed by his own coach, He also took the part of the narrator in Mostly in Clover, a play that sold out every regular performance at the Festival last year and packed then in on tour as well, He was known for a different reason among his fellow actors. His sense of humour that helped keep the actors relaxed during the tense and trying moments of rehearsals. 1-fe helped build morale all summer long. He was also very popular With people in the village and when he returned this spring spent Many hours renewing acquaintances, His popularity at the Festival is ironic, since it was almost by accident that he cane to Blyth, in the first place. He went to pick up a friend %vho was auditioning for the Festival and ended up auditioning himself and winning a part, It meant a change of pace for him since he hadn't been on the live stage l'or two years, spending his time instead in acting on such television shows as Sidestreets, His initial experience with acting, however, had been on the stage. A native of Hailebury, he first got involved in theatre with the Muck-Wug theatre (Ojibway for clown or performer) in North Bay. Before that he's worked as a bush guide, and at a hostel. This summer he'll be recreat- ing his role as Barney Miller both at the Festival, and on tour at Petrolia's Victoria- Playhouse. He's also in A Summer Burning and the Blyth Memorial History Show and plays Jim in The Shortest Distance Between Two Points. to the BLYTH SUMIVVIER FESTIVAL on the opening of its 3rd • season. We know the community will appreciate all the hard work which has gone into its production. Blyth 5c to $1.00 Store Blyth, Ontario He'll soon be seen too, in the movie Alien Encounter which was filmed last fall. He plays the part of an evil U.F.O. captain. The stars of the movie include Christopher Lee, Robert (Man From Uncle) Vaughn and Miss Penthouse, 1975, So no doubt that familiar smile is going to become norc familiar yet. in love with his country hideaway, and that's where the chickens come in. Jim's the proud owner of eight chickens, his first adventure in raising farm livestock. Jim has a lot morc than chickens, however. He has tttients galore. Probably he's becoming a writer more than anything else this year. Besides his Blyth Memorial History Show, he'll also have one of his children's shows Turkey produced and the child- ren's workshop program in Blyth this summer (which• grew out of a children's workshop Jim conducted personally for the first two years of the Festival) will produce another play, "Tree". But Jim' came to the Festival first as an actor, and , in that capacity he'll be playing a leading role in A Summer Burning. then he'll be showing his talents as a director, both with Turkey, and as co-director of The Blood is Strong. He also wrote the lyrics for the songs in The Blyth Memorial History Show. This coning year he is planning to write two new plays, thanks to support from the Canada Council to help defray his expences while he works. Best Wishes -- Blyth Festival FOR LUGGAGE -Samsonite -Dionite -National ( '' BILLFOLDS BY -Buxton -Tilley AIKENS FOOTWEAR - CLOTHING CLINTON 482-9352 BEST OF LUCK tothe BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL during the summer season TASKER'S FURNITURE Blyth, Ont. 523-4577 Congratulations to the BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL from �'�� LLurtOrl ''�,�_ r,i� 'it.1-1‘ c4/oLf__........, At the Junction of Hwys. 4 & 1, CNMpn •Nightly .Entertainment •Fully Licensed under the LCBO Phone 482-3421 SHAWN KERWIN KARIN ARISS Shawn. Kerwin learned designing in England Shawn Kerwin assures you that she's not very interesting. Some- how, though, it's hard to believe when you see: the gleam in her eye and see her vivacious personality in action. She hates to get her picture taken, and she hates to start talking about herself, but once she docs open up you get a glimpse of a very interesting person indeed. A native of Burlington, she first got involved in theatre costuming S ZANNE HODSON Long theatre interest for Suzanne Suzanne Hodson got interested in theatre because her mother was an actress and at the early age of sever she was participat- ing in Children's • Theatre in Ottawa. Now Suzanne is bringing her theatrical experience to the Blyth Summer Festival but as technical assistant, not an actress. Suzanne has done children's plays, high school theatre and was with an amateur theatre group in England. She went to York University where she was enrolled in the production area of theatre for the past four years. She studied set design and lighting design. This is Suzanne's first year with the Blyth Summer Festival. She has previously worked for the Muskoka Summer Theatre, for the Guelph Spring Festival and for an amateur theatre group in Kingston. Suzanne prefers the technical end of things to actually participating on stage because she says there is less hassle. "I've found that 1 enjoy being creative with my hands more." She thinks that wanting to be an actress is just a stage she went through but later discovered that it just wasn't for her. As the technical assistant Suzanne says the thing that she enjoys about her work is that, "It's sort of like a learning experience, learning from other people who have been • in the business for a longer time." Theatre saved Karin from hard times One often hears about starving theatre people, but Karin Ariss found theatre an escape from poverty, Karin is a native of Peterboro and was working for a weekly newspaper there before she decided to move to Toronto, A former colleague at the paper was involved in theatre and when he heard she was out of work and "starving", he got her a job sewing costumes, Until then all the sewing she had ever done had been for herself, but suddenly she was making costumes for a whole cast. Though she'd had it in the back of her mind to explore working as a costume sewer, she'd never gotten around to it until the job was offered to her. From then on it was a natural progression from one costuming \job to another. Along the way she's worked for Factory Lab Theatre, Toronto Workshop Pro - because she's wanted to design ductions, the National Arts clothes as a teenager, She started Centre in Ottawa, the Stratford just doing costumes but after Festival, the National Ballet and working with the Factory Lab the St. Lawrence Centre. All Theatre and going to England those stops in about thee years in with them, she stayed on for a the business. course at the English National She -came to Blyth on the Opera in London. She was there, invitation of Shawn Kerwin, the studying and working for three costume and set designer for the and a half years, although she did Festival. She'd been working at come home to work for a few the ' Factory Lab 'theatre on a months along the way. She only show and was cleaning up after a returned to Canada this past production that died before it hit winter. the stage when Shawn, who had often designed for the theatre, came in and asked her to come to the Festival. She'd always wanted to work with Shawn because, site says, Shawn was something of a legend at Factory Lab. but Shawn had gone to England about the time Karin started at the theatre. The heavy schedule of produc- tions at the Festival makes the role of costume mistress a difficult one. The fact that many of the Festival productions require clothes of other ages doesn't make it any easier, Imagine having to sew a dozen outfits. and all against a rigid deadline and to work from drawings of a designer not full patterns. And because of the limited budget of the festival, the sewing is nearly all done by Karin herself. It was in England that she began designing whole produc- tions, not just costumes. This year at Blyth she has designed sets and costumes for A Summer Burning and The Shortest Dist- ance Between Two Points and the costumes for The Blyth Memorial History Show. She did one other show since coming back to Canada:Carole Bolt's One Night Stand at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto. For some designers the job may be over once the designs for costumes and sets arc on paper, but not for Shawn, She can be seen helping the wardrobe mistress sew costumes, helping dye material or painting sets, just about any job that needs doing. Sparling's Hardware Blyth • 523-4246 Sends best wishes to the Blyth Summer Festival and welcomes visitors to the Village and best of luck to BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL on its third season GORE'S HARDWARE Blyth, Ont. 523-9273 THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 15. B. J. FABRICS wishes to congratulate the Blyth Summer Festival, and hopes the third season will be a great success. Blyth B. J. 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Mike Langford good on stage or behind scenes MIKE LANGFORD ANNE ROY Anne Roy has done it all Michael Langford is generally not supposed to be seen by the audience, As assistant stage manager of the Festival he's supposed to make sure things run smoothly back stage and keep out of sight himself, But Michael will make a departure this summer when he takes on the part of the farmer in the children's production Turkey. It's sort of the case of a closet actor coming out of the closet because those who know him, know Michael can be a real ham In Turkey, he'll just make that hamming public. Acting, however, is definitely a sideline for Michael this summer. He'II be busy most of the time with his work as assistant stage manager. It may be less glamourous, but it's no less challenging. His work begins with the rehearsal period when he has to help keep everything running smoothly. That means the right actors have to be there at the right times, they need to know what part of the play the)) will be rehearsing at the particular time and they know which of the shows will be rehearsed in which rehearsal periods, often weeks in advance, The fact that the Summer Festival runs several plays at the same time in the reperatory system, doesn't make it any easier. Most theatres today run only one show at a' time which means that once a show opens. the duties of the assistant stage manager are to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes on stage: that the actors are on stage when they are needed, that they have the right props, etc., etc. But in the reperatory system, a new play is being rehearsed while others are running. This year, for instance Mike won't be able to relax from overseeing both the backstage and rehearsal parts of the production, until the final play opens August 9. Michael is a native of Quebec City and first got into theatrical work in Montreal. He calls Toronto home now having worked for the Young People's Theatre there and more recently, working with a number of companies in the past year. After leaving the Festival in August he was production manager for the show Harry's Back In Town at the Playhouse theatre in Toronto then was stage manager for Creeps and finally was production stage manager for Westroy Hotel and Lovejoy's Nuclear War for the Open Circle Theatre. Three years of the Blyth Summer Festival have seen Anne Roy do just about everything but acting. Most of the time, she didn't get much money for doing those jobs., jobs. That first summer she was the Festival's administrator and did everything including painting sets. Last year, she also worked as an administrator and directed the children's show Turkey. This summer, she adapted Harry J, Boyle's novel A Summer Burning for the Festival Stage. And through it all, she'd worked on the right hand of her. husband, Festival Artistic Direct- or James Roy in planning the season and looking after the thousands of little details not only during the season, but during the winter when there is no other staff available. Most of the time she's received , little, or no pay for her work. She holds the title of associate director of the Festival which is the closest thing to describe the 1 many, many ways she gets , involved, Even then, words pale at a true description of her efforts that have helped get the Festival to the place it is today. Things have improved in 3 seasons for Fergie RON FERGUSON All things are relative, and in his most harried moments as Stage Manager of the Blyth Summer Festival this summer, Ron Ferguson will always be able to look back and remeniber that things could be worse, Ron is one of the original members of the Festival and in that initial 1975 season, he was nearly the whole technical and stage management crew. He came to a theatre without any of the kinds of equipment that he had been trained to use during his schooling at Ryerson' Polytcchnr- cal Institute at Toronto, That first summer he had to cope with a lack of equipment, the theatre's old-fashioned electrical wiring and a hundred and one other things that made life difficult. He constructed his own lighting control panel using household dimmer switches. He borrowed lights. He worked far into the night to build sets. In short, he did just about every imaginable job in the technical end of the theatre: By comparison, things arc positively easy this third year, though as he rushes to keep the productions and rehearsals run- ning smoothly Ron would hardly think of his job as being easy. This year he's able to give his full time to the job of stage management, in making up rehearsal schedules, keeping people on those schedules and Best of Luck to the Blyth Summer Festival from BLYTH PRINTING Blyth, Ont. 523-9211 making sure everything comes together for the production. A native, of Kitchener, Ron gained some of his first theatre experience with the Ontario Youth Theatre then worked for Theatre London before coming to Blyth that first summer. After leaving the Festival last. summer, he worked first In Toronto as stage manager for the show Harry's Back in Town until January, then went to Theatre New Brunswick as stage manager for The Price and The Taming of the Shrew. • pi BOB PEARSON Blyth a familiar spot for Bob Pearson Of all the people working at the Festival, perhaps next to Festival Artistic Director James Roy, Bob Pearson should know Blyth best. Huron county is home territory for Blyth who is a native of Ethel Blyth is also the place where Bob first got involved in theatre. Actually, his first involvement in theatre was at the Huron Country Playhouse when he worked on a Local Initiatives Project helping remodel the old barn there. But his first real theatrical experience came in Blyth when he helped Paul Williams construct sets for 1837: The Farmers Revolt by Theatre Passe Muraille which was rehearsed in Memorial Hall in the days before the Hall was re -opened to the public. After that it was nearly stead work with Theatre Passe Muraille except for a six-month stint working at Bayfield Boatyard. He worked on such shows as The Farm Show, the Oil Show and Jack '0 Diamonds at Petrolia•, The West Show, The Horsburgh Scandal 18 Wheels and As Far As The Eye Can See, In the process he's criss-crossed Canada and acted as stage manager, design- er, sound man and carpenter. He helped design The West Show and designed the set for He Won't Come In From The Barn. He's putting most of those talents to work in Blyth this summer. He's building the sets for most of the shows and will design the set for The Blyth Memorial History Show. 4 0 IYEILWmE to BLYTH and the BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL For good dining, come to 1 1 THE TRIPLE K RESTAURANT Fast'of Blyth on Phone County Rd. 25 523.9623 Best Wishes to the BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL From ainion ORIGINAL OLD MILL IN ILYTH featuring WOOL AND LEATHER PRODUCTS MEN'S and LADIES' LEATHER COATS AND JACKETS - your choice from an inventory of approximately 12,000 garments Summer Hoare: Monday to Saturday - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday • 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open all Holidays "air conditioned for your comfort," 0 r A',\l civ NEWS Iturr,ni editor MILS Al 1 AN MiUAI 1 Walton personals Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bennett were: Misses Heather Stiers, Caledon; Gina Pacquette, Hamilton and Joan Bennett, Owen Sound. The girls were roommates when they went to College. Mrs. Maud Leeming was admitted to Clinton Public Hosp- ital on Thursday, June 28. Mrs, Bev. Ford and family of Sheffield spent last Wednesday with her mother, Mrs, Phyllis Dunk, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rutledge, Agincourt, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Brander, Norval called on Mrs. Gertie Bennett on the weekend, Mr, Allan McCall accompanied Mr. Gordon Hanna of Listowel to Toronto on Wednesday, June 22 where they attended the Depart- ment Council of the Cantons of the 1.0.0 F. at the Royal York Motel. Duff's Church news At the Communion Service Sunday morning at Duff's United Church, Walton on June 26, 1977, a Portable Communion Set was dedicated in memory of the late James McDonald by Mrs. Rae Houston on behalf of the 8th and 16th Unit. Graeme Craig except- ed the gift on behalf of the session of the church. Messrs. Roy Williams and Doug Fraser were installed as new elders during the service. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6. 1977. PG. 17. Shower held for Walton area girl The basement of Duff's United Church was decorated with pink and white streamers and peony arrangements for the shower for Miss 'Shirley Johnston on Monday evening, June 27, Mrs. Karen Uhler was M.C. and opened with a lively sing -song with Marie McGavin at the piano. Mrs, Martin Baan had a guessing your age contest, followed by a reading by Mrs. Cliff Ritchie, Helen Craig read two comical readings followed by Karen Uhler conducting a contest on Towns and Villages. A skit was given by Pam Clark and Judy Lee. June Williamson favoured the large audience with a piano solo. Former resident dies Mrs. Jeff Livingston, the former Myrtle Fraser of 154 Eagle St. Preston, South, died in South Waterloo Hospital, in her 58th year after an illness of three weeks, She is survived by her husband and three children, Sherry, Mrs. Roger Hunt, sons Doug and Kevin Livingston of Cambridge, and three grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister Iva, Mrs. Frank Marshall, Bramelea, three brothers, Glen Fraser of Strat- ford, Doug and Don Fraser of 11.11.2, Blyth. Mrs. Livingston was prede- ceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Fraser formerly of the 8th concession of Morris Twp. Funeral Service was held at the Stager -Bartell Funeral Home, Preston, Cambridge on Tuesday, July 5 at 2:00 p.m. ' . The Bride -elect of this Saturday was now asked to come forward to the decorated chairs at the front, along with her mother, Mrs. Hugh Johnston, the groom's grandmother, Mrs. Maud Leem- ing and the groom's sister, Ann Clark who helped Shirley opened the gifts presented to her, The guests of honor were also presented with corsages upon arriving, Mrs, Barb Fritz read the following address: Dear Shirley - Tonight you have found us gathered here. Because your wedding day draws near, We have come to offer our Best Wishes, Before you change your name to Mrs. Shirley worked hard on Saturday. making sure the church was clean for the Sabbath Day, Sometimes Keith was there to lend a hand. Soon his red ear was often seen on Johnston's land, We waited long for wedding clues, And when at last we heard the news, -- We rushed around right then and there Planning a shower for one so fair. One who lent a willing hand. Whenever help was in demand, One who helped out all she could. In and around the neighbour- hood. Now you have chosen to be a bride To take a husband by your side. To love and cherish all through life And be a happy wedded wife. • Special program held at Huronview for Senior Citizens The special programs for Senior Citizens Week began on Sunday, June 19, with a Church Service in the Auditorium. Rev. J. Urc Stewart of Seaforth was the guest speaker and Mrs. Doris McKinley, organist and choir leader of Ontario Street United Church, Clinton'accompanied the men's quartette—Stan Johns, George Turner, Chester Archi- bald and John Lavis -- and the Junior choir led by Mrs. Turner. Blyth and Bayfield seniors visited the Home on Monday and entertained in the afternoon with a variety program, Administrator Chester Archibald welcomed the guests and officially opened the week's activities. Mr. Harry Baker was emcee for the program which included vocal solos by Mrs. Wittich and Mrs. McCJin- chey, a violin solo by Dalton Smith, and a sing•a-long led by Mrs, Mary Nediger, accompanied by Mrs. Myrtle Parker. The Goderich Township volunteers and musicians assisted with the activities. Brussels and Clinton seniors were guests on Tuesday and presented a variety program with Mr. Ed Martin of the Brussels Club as emcee. Mrs. Edna Baker, Mrs. Van Fleet, George Turner and Frank Hooper entertained with vocal solos, Elmer Trick a vocal solo, Ken Flett violin solos, readings by Mrs. Ida Livingston and Mrs. Edna Adams, and the Trillium Club duet. The Hensall and Exeter Clubs visited the Home on Wednesday and the presidents, Mrs. Rundle and Percy Campbell, shared the emcee duties for the afternoon's progratn. The Hensall quartette included Mrs, Dorothy Mickle, Mrs. Pearl Taylor, Mrs. Myrtle Sherritt and Mrs, Dorothy Brint• '. week nell. There were readings by Mrs, Windover and Mrs. Rose Harris, Mouth organ solos by Henry Adkins, a piano duct by Mrs. Dorothy Mickle and Mrs. Vera Ross. Entertaining for Exeter were Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Finkbei- ner, Mrs, Isles, Mrs. Merkley, Mrs. Hoffman and Ken Johns. The Dashwood and Grand Bend seniors sponsored a bingo at the Home on Thursday afternoon and as well as providing the prizes for the games a prize was given to the eldest lady playing, Mrs, , Scott, 97, and the eldest 4 gentlemen, Tom Herman, 93. To date (Thursday night) about three hundred seniors have visited the Home and we are looking forward to visitors from Goderich on Friday and Seaforth on Saturday. I am sure everyone appreciates the extra effort made by the kitchen staff to provide the meals and the lemonade in the afternoons. We also appreciate the help of the Huronview orchestra who helped with the music on several occasions during the week. COME TO US FOR 'SAFETY'S SAKE COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE • Disc and drum machining • Stock of linings and brake pads • Repairs to hydraulic power or standard brake systems. • We fix all makes and models, North American or import. CHATTERTON AUTO SERVICE 523-9322 You Shirley, the charming bride, And Keith so handsome by your side. Will help each other to show the load. As you travel along life's mutual road, And so by helping each other along Your life will be one grand sweet song, There'll be plenty of ups and sometimes a down, And here a smile and there a frown. But with high ideals and love sincere The storm of life you need not fear, For God will lead you all the way, To the peaceful calm of your 1 happiest day. And now please accept from one and all, These gifts, we know they arc Lut small, And now without any further 1 adieu We'll all just wish "The Best For �„ y Signed on behalf of friends and neighbours A cameo worked tea cloth made by Phyllis Mitchell was presented to Shirley with everyone present signing their names as they arrived, For she's a jolly good fellow was sung and Shirley thanked everyone for the lovely gifts, her mother also added her thanks, The evening came to a close when the 17th and Boundary unit ladies served a tasty lunch. 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FREE BUS SERVICE From 3 parking areas to down- town and return. Service begins .at 10:30 a.m. NO PARKING ALONG PARADE ROUTE V,,,:. ,.- PG, 18. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. Cubs go camping On Monday, June 27, 30 cubs and their leaders went to summer k camp at Point Farms, Goderich 'for two days. A program of crafts, swittilning, nature hikes, sports and study. The cub master Rev. McDonald with leaders, Norman Cartwight, David Armstrong, Mike Overholt, David Lear and Wayne Hulley. In charge of study were Rev. McDonald and Norman Cart- wright; swimming, David Arm- strong; Morning exercises, Mike Overholt, sports Wayne Hulley and David Lear, Kevin Radford's park under leadership of Mike Overholt received award for tidy camp. The leaders and cubs reported an Excellent experience with keen anticipation for next year's camping. Londesboro and Warren Hulley had an appen- dectomy in the Seaforth Hospital on June 28, We welcome John D, Nursis from Goderich who purchased the home of late Gladys ,Gourley. Sunday, June; 26 visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Tom puizer and family were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scott, , tipley, Laurel Duizer returneoRhomV, with them until Wednesday. Mrs, Jack Daniels, Grimsby returned to her hole on Monday from spending 2 weeks with her Snell cousins here. Mr. and Mrs. !lace Riley, Niagara Falls she � the :week- end of June 26 with M'r. and Mrs. Gordon Radford; Mr. Bert Shobbrookc, Jim. Neilans and Jack Armstrong visited on Saturday night with Mrs. Frank Brown and family at Funeral Home in Mount Forest. Monday evening, June 27 visitors with Mrs, Laura Saunder- cock were her nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Clarance Crawford, Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Crawford, Manitou, Manitoba. Stephen Duizer entertained eight if his friends on Thursday, June 30 on his eighth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook spent Monday night in Wood- stock with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ross Millson and family attended David's Grade 8 Gradu- ation at D.M. Sutherland Sr. Public School. Berean U.C.W. meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12 at area personal news Marnok Hill, Belgrave home of Lois Andrews, Roll call a verse with beauty. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook on Thursday were his cousins, Mr, and Mrs. Eddie Crawford, Manitou, Manitoba, The W.I. Agriculture meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 13th at 8 p.m., speaker will be Jean Siertsema, Runner up for Dairy Princess, Roll call is a memory of helping Dad or husband on the farm. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Armstrong attended the Ex -wardens picnic in Seaforth on June 23 where the Huron County entertained the Perth County Ex -wardens. Congratulations to Mr. Jack Armstrong on his 81st birthday on July 3rd. Mr. and Mrs, Glen Carter held a family dinner in his humour, - Congratulations to Mrs, Carl McDonald, who celebrated her birthday on Sunday. She spent the weekend with her son, Rev. Stanley McDonald at the manse, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coghlin, Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Coghlin and family, Mr, and Mrs. Chester Earl and family, Mr. Rick Earl of Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coghlin and family of Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Earl and family of Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Earl and family of Listowel were dinner guests at the manse to celebrate the birthday of their mother and Grandmother, Mrs. Carl McDon- ald. Ball's Memorial service well attended The 51st annual Memorial service was held last Sunday at Ball's cemetery in Hullett Town- ship. Rev. Earl K. St. Jean of Knox United Church was in charge and the music on tape was played by Mrs. Donald Kai of Oakville on the organ and Mrs. Greg Park was the pianist. The choir was under the direction of Mrs."Kai. Mr. William Anderson of London was in charge of the tape during the service. The chairman of the Trustee Board, Mr. Frank Raithby, welcomed everyone and stated that the Board appreciated such a good attendance who had brought the floral tributes for the graves. He thanked Mrs. Robert Slater the secretary treasurer and also paid tribute to Mrs. Norman McDowell for her many years as secretary treasurer. The superin- tendent Robert Turner was also thanked for keeping the grounds in excellent condition, A moment of silence was observed for those who had been laid to rest during 1976 'They were Maitland Milell, JUUU yr eWngton hood, Alfred Rollinson, Harry Beadle, Harry Brewley, Lottie Sophia Jackson and Jan Cornelis Bake- laar. Rev. Earl St. Jean took as his theme, "And this 1 command that you love one another". He spoke of the early pioneer life andhow the centre of the community was the Church, and this built a good community life. In today's world he stated that we are too satisfied with ourselves and do not try to meet the challenge to love one another. Friends were present from Kincardine, Blyth, Belgrave, Wingham, Seaforth, Goderich, Mitchell, Kitchener, Guelph, North Bay, Dorchester, Clinton and Tavistock. The offering was Former resident dies MRS. RUSSELL W. BAXTER , Mrs. Russell Wilfred Baxter, 67 years, a resident of 10 Trillium Village passed away at her residence on Saturday. She was born in Blyth, daughter of the late Lorne Scrimgeour and the former Emma Garner and had resided in Chatham for the past thirty-seven years. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church in Chatham. Surviving are her husband; two sons Jack of Komoka; William of Streetsville; two sisters Mrs. Joe (Margaret) Marks of Toronto; Mrs. Charles (Verne) Dakin of Sault Ste. Marie; two brothers Edward of Trenton and Murray of Tillsonburg; and four grandchild- ren. Two brothers have prede- ceased. The funeral service was con- ducted in "The Chapel" of the Stephen -Alexander Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. W,, on Monday ut 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Allan D. Churchill of St. Andrew's United Church officiat- ing and Mrs. Arthur Lavery presiding at the organ. The pallbearers were Jim Baxter, Bill Eglin, Charles Dakin, Fred Cudney, Jack Newman and Larry Kelly. Interment took place in Maple Leaf, Cemetery, Writer protests noise THE EDITOR, I am an elderly resident of the village of Blyth and I do not care for the noise of racing cars and roaring around the young people do. The yelling etc, is not called for at all. I am sure 1 speak on behalf of many other people of town younger than I and people my age, that something should be done about the noise. It wakes many up through the night in the wee hours when we need our sleep and they need theirs too. I think it is about time there was some consideration shown. How about it? YOUR TRULY, MRS. K. SANDERSON. received by Frank Raithby and Robert Arthur. Mrs. Robert Slater was in charge of registra- tion and plans were made by the Trustee Board, Frank Raithby, Norman McDowell and Robert Arthur. Londesboro church news Welcoming worshippers into the narthex on Sunday morning were Emerson Hesk and Bert Shobbrook. Ushers were Carol Cartwright, Joyce Sewers, Susan Jamieson and Diane Bromley. Organist was Louise McGregor, with soloist Ian Hulley singing "Trust and Obey" and "1 have found a friend in Jesus". Rev. McDonald's children's story was "Good Bye Mr. Chip". Junior teachers were Brenda Radford and Edythe Beacom. The message was "How Christ can help when we're exhausted", Rev. McDonald was speaker at Pine Lake service at 11:30 a.m. Mrs, Alive Davidson returned home on Wednesday from spend- ing a week visiting at Queensville with Ralph's sisters Mrs. Mabel Kay and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Cryderman, at Barry with Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Campbell and at Sandy Cove with Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter and Colleen visited on Sunday, June 26 with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hilborn,. Thedford. Mrs. Alive Davidson's and her husband sister Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lucnau of Toronto visited with her first of the week. My error in last week's report of Central Hullett School out- standing Boy should have read Rodney Cunningham not Roger, sorry. Mand Mrs. Clare Vincent r. , spent a few days in Toronto the weekend of June 19 when Clare attended a meeting of municipal clerks and treasurers. Heather Fothergill spent 'Tues- day, June 28 to Thursday, June 30 in Montreal on a tour with 22 Avon representative and three husbands. The highlight of the trip was the visit to the Avon plant at Point Claire, Dorval and the guided bus tour around the city of Montreal which was very enjoyable. lt was entertaining and memor- able for all who participated. Londesboro U.C.W. general meeting held Meeting was held on Tuesday night, June 28. President Helen Lawson opened the meeting with Mary Stewart Collect, and dealt with business. Nona Pipe, acting secretary read letters of thanks for the $25. donation to aid medical students. It was moved that Joan Whyte and Marjorie Duizer be delegates to Alma College in August. It was moved that the social committee has the support of the church women to have a bag lunch booth at the plowing match in 1978. It was moved to donate $500 to Board of Stewards ear marked for remodelling manse bath room. Meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction. GIGANTIC Horse Show SUNDAY, JULY 10. 1:00 P.M. Agricultural Park GODERICH • Quarter Mile Race - Trail Class • English & Western Pleasure Class - Junior Stake Race • Texas Speed & Action - Keyhole Race • Costume Class • Pole Bending Class • Junior Pleasure Class - Parade Class • Flag Race • Western Riding Don't Miss This One Admission $1.00 ROYAL HOMES: MORE QUALITY "GRANDEUR" Write for Free Brochure NAME_ ADDRESS TOWN PHONE VHAVE LOT YES( ) NO( ) IFt PER SQUARE FOOT! CUSTOM: Build to your Requirements QUALITY: Materials and Workmanship CHOICE: of Colours and Design BUILD: on your lot or on one of ours DIRECT: Purchase from Manufacturer GUARANTEE: That Counts for 5 Years ROYAL HOMES LIMITE P.O. BOX 370 • WINGHAM ONTARIO, CANADA "GREAT. OR SMALL, WE BUILD. THEM ALL' mos mom Janice and Brock Vodden became the newest members of the Blyth business community Monday when they took over the Stewart grocey store. The couple, natives of Blyth, have lived in South Gillies, Ontario for several years. They bring with them their family of six children: John, 16; Mary Ellen and Trevor, both 15; Pamela, 13; Drew 11 and Kent, 7.—staff photo. -Banjo contest scheduled for Durham A banjo competition sponsored by the Durham Arena Commiss- ion and the Durham Kinette Club will help raise funds for a new community centre. The event, billed as the 3rd Canadian National Open Banjo Competition, will be teld July 22 and 23. Fun making nny man Vince Mountford will . the events, with the playdowns be held Friday night and the finals Saturday night when several trophies and $1200. in cash prizes will be presented. As a special attraction, Vince Sadovsky, 1976 Canadian Nation- al Open Banjo Competition Grand Champion will appear as the featured entertainment for both evenings. Mr. Sadovsky, a Canadian, presently living in Rochester, Michigan, also walked away with the first place prize in the five -string category during the 1976 competition. Besides being proficient on the five -string banjo, Mr. Sadovsky is well known for his mastery of many stringed instruments, some of Mrs. Cockerllne of Blyth and Mrs. Wm. Young, R. R. 1, Blyth posed in period custome to meet the steam train that arrived In Blyth Sunday morning. A huge crowd met the train. —staff photo. which he will demonstrate during his performance. To complete the week -end, plans include a bar-b-que and dance Saturday night and pan- cake breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning. Camping facilit- ies and food booths will be available. All events are schedul- ed to take place on the arena grounds. This is an annual event which is rated tops with both banjo pickers and fans. I Op ation Lifestyle is keeping in shape or resolving to get into shape by regular physical activity. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977, PG. 19. CARE* with all your heart... Your gift to CARE can provide nourishing food for infants, pre-school and school - aged children, day after day, to prevent and overcome the devastating effects of mal- nutrition; plus information for their mothers on nutrition, hygiene, sanitation and family planning. Send your donation to -day to CAlil; Canada Dept. 4, 1312 Bank SI., Ottawa K1S 5H7 1976 Fury Salon, 8 automatic 1976 Chev 1/2 ton pick up with low mileage. 1975 Datsun, 2 door radio. 1974 Maverick, 4 door 1973 Dodge, half ton, 6 cylinder, standard transmission. 1972 Dodge Monaco, 2 door hardtop. 1972 Plymouth, gran coupe, automatic, power steering, brakes, radio. 1972 Plymouth. 2 door 1972 Challenger, 8 automatic, power steering and brakes, radio. 1974 Dodge, half ton, 8 cylinder, automatic, power steering. CMWFOD MOTOS CHRYSLER DODGE PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO . 35.7-3862 FLEMING FEED MILL LTD. 60 Irwin St. Clinton 482.3438 Invites You to their 10th ANNIVERSARY WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1977 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Tour of Elevator and Mill Our new Intake and Rotex Cleaner will be in operation DINNER AND REFRESHMENTS PG: N. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. BEL(;RAVE NEWS Hun',ni editor. \IMS. LEWIS SiONEHOUSF U.C.W. meets The Afternoon Unit of the Belgrave U.C.W. held their meeting on June 27 in the church basement, The theme of the meeting was '"As we 'have therefore opportun- ity, let us do good unto all men." Mrs. Coultes opened the meeting with the hymn, "Lord speak to me that I may speak." Everyone repeated the prayer for the "Mission of the church" from the service book, Mrs, Willard Armstrong read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. Hibberd is to be in charge of sending out the cards to the Sick and shut-ins. Mrs, Coultes was in charge of the Bible Study, "Missioners of the King". Mrs. Hibberd and Mrs. Anderson read scripture passages relating to the sending out of the disciples. The hymn. "Take My Life and let it be" was sung. Mrs. Walter Scott traced the story of our missionaries from early times down to the present. Mrs. William Fenton read a paper on today's Indian children. There will be a birthday party. on August 9 at 2 p.m. in the Sunday School room for all who have celebrated their 80th birthday. Friends and relatives arc invited to attend this party. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs, Cecil Coultes. Bel'grave W Mrs. James Hunter was the convenor for the Family and Consumer Affairs meeting held in the Belgrave Women's Institute Hall on Tuesday, June 28 at 8:15 p.m. Belgrave and area personals Mr, and Mrs. William Black returned home last Tuesday after attending the wedding of their son Tom Black to Connie Kuc of Rose Valley, Saskatchewan on Saturday, June 25 in the Rose Valley United Church. Other guests from this area attending were Mrs. Gordon Riley and Jodie of Dungannon, Mr, and Mrs, Ron Cook, Miss Barbara Moore, Miss Marilyn Cook of Blyth, Keith and Murray Black. The village regrets loosing one of its valued citizens Mrs. Herson Irwin who has moved to an apartment in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. William Coultes received word on Saturday of the death of her uncle Mr. Walter Timms of Owen Sound. Mrs. William Coultes, Andrea and Alison, Mrs. Don Stobo and Linda of Teeswater visited on Sunday with their aunt Mrs. Norman Gillantby.of Tillsonburg. Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Bolt visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Haugh and Eileen of Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stokes of Ingersoll visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bot. Mr, and Mrs, George Robb and fancily of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold .lardin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd attended the supper in Fordwich United Church on Tuesday. The three Belgrave 4-H Home- making Clubs were in attendance along with their leaders. The Belgrave III club, whose leaders are Mrs. Robert Gordon and Mrs. James Bakelaar, had their exhibit "Trim with Imagination", on display and Janice Coultes and Doreen Taylor commented on it, suggesting different kinds of trim to put on leisure wear. Belgrave 11 and Belgrave 1 clubs whose leaders arc Mrs. Richard Moore and Mrs. Peter Chandler, Mrs. James Hunter and Mrs. MacScott each provided a Fashion Show displaying their leisure garments which they had completed in the 4-H course. Their garments were very attractive and the girls arc to be congratulated on their achieve- ment. The Belgrave W.I. are very grateful to the 4H Club Leaders for all their time and interest shown in these young ladies. Mrs. James Hunter read a poem "Paw's Restful Day", which was very humorous. The report of the District Annual held in Clinton, May 30, was read by Mrs. Sara Anderson. A Targe crowd gathered at Brandon Cemetery on Sunday afternoon for the Memorial service, Mrs. ►coree Procter provided accordian accompani- .I. sees 4 H The Roll Call, "How to Stop a Salesman" was answered by the members giving many choice suggestions. Mrs. Leonard James presided for the business part of the meeting. It was agreed to send' the 50 cents.per member to the District Treasurer for the Foster child and also pay District Annual Expenses. There will not be a July meeting. The August meet- Advertising. - makes things clear,' CANADIA4 ADVERTISING ADVISORY 00ARD ing will be held August 18. when members and friends wishing to go to Blyth Summer Festival to see A Summer Burning, members should be at W.I. Hall at 7:15 p.m. to go in cars. Anyone who wants tickets for this play should contact Mrs. Clarence Hanna in ment for the hymn singing and Rev, John Swan of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham led in prayer and gave the address, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hibberd enjoyed a bus trip to New Tribes Mission Camp at Durham from Wingham Baptist church on Friday, July 1. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hibberd attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown formerly of Fordwich in the John Diefenbaker School, Hanover on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Schrei- ber, Kathy and Mark of Milton, Mr. Simon Bate of London, England spent the weekend with Mrs. Earl Anderson, Brian Augustin who has been visiting with grandparents Mr, and Mrs, Albert Bacon returned home to his family in Kamloops, B.C. on Sunday. Miss Dorothy Boyle of Toronto visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coultes. Mrs. Coultes and Miss Boyle visited with Mrs. Pearl Wheeler of Huronview, Clinton on Thursday afternoon. Karen Coultes, Gary McArter, Bruce Higgins. Steven Nixon and Grant Gnay were received into the church by confirmation, prior to the sacrament of holy communion conducted by the Rev. John G. Roberts on Sunday morning in Knox United Church. During the service Mr. and Mrs. Sant Fear, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Olheiscr and Mr. and Mrs. William Fenton and family were accepted into the membership of the church. Some relatives and friends of work the near future. Mrs. Ivan Wightman discussed the buying of badges and material for W.I. members outfits to be worn at the Ploughing Match in 1978. Lunch was served by Mrs. Norman and Mrs. Peter Camp- bell. Mr, and Mrs, Kenneth Wheeler had a surprise party last Thursday evening to welcome them to their new home in the village, Miss Marni Walsh received word that she passed her History of Music Grade 9 with the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours, award of 92. Marni is a student of Mrs. Shirley Vincent, Blyth. Miss Rosemarie White left on Saturday for Conestoga Bible Camp for 6, weeks where she will be counselling young children, Ruth Ann White is aFcompanying her sister Rosemarie for a month. Mr, and Mrs. Larry Mayberry, Ask to see other 1 I UIi\4IIPlienn5Y( PRODUCTS ALUMINUM INSULATING WINDOWS, DOORS AND AWNINGS * A COMPLETE LINE WITH SERVICE FOR GLASS AND SCREEN REPLACEMENTS AND REPAIRS Marilyn, Kimberly and Gerald of Londesboro, Mr. Howard Zettler of Chepstow, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Procter, Karen and Kevin spent Sunday with Mrs. Robert Procter and Maxine. Donald Coultes of Wawanesa, Manitoba visited with his parents Mr, and Mrs, Albert Coultes on the weekend. Weekend visitors with Mrs, Harold Procter were Mr. and Mrs, John Spivey, Barbra, Brenda and Brian of Ingersol and Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Spivey of London. They also visited with Mr. Procter who is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. a new versatile COMPACT LINE by COMBINATION ALUMINUM INSULATING WINDOWS AND SCREENS These Windows and Doors are manutactured at our shop now: FOR FREE ESTIMATES DAY OR NIGHT . CONTACT: RALPH CAMPBELL R.R.# 3 BLYTH, ONTARIO 523-9604 Fresh Sliced BeefLiver 49c Ib. Pork Butt Chops 99c Ib. Regular GROUND BEEF under 10 Ib. 89c Ib: 10-20 Ib. 79c Ib. over 20 Ib. 69c Ib. S.P. COTTAGE ROLLS Homemade Country PORK SAUSAGE Schneider's BEEF PATTIES Devon SIDE BACON BEEF FRONT 1/4'S BEEF HiND 1/4'S BEEF SIDES 16x2 oz. $1.29 Ib. $1.19 Ib. $1.89 $1.49 Ib. 65c ib. $1.03 Ib. 89c Ib. Schneider's Breaded Whole Cut up CHICKEN $3.19 box Ontario Cabbage 29c ea. Eggo Blueberry, Regular, Bacon Waffles 11 oz. 69cpkg. Sunshine Pink or White LEMONADE 12 oz. 39c ea. Old Country FISH &CHIPS 24 oz. $1.09 pkg. 1 litre COOL WHIP $1.09 Sunkist ORANGES 113's 99c doz. PLUMS 59c Ib. Weston's CINNAMON BUNS Chocolate SWISS ROLLS Deitrich's SCONE ROLLS 69c pkg. 59c pkg. 59c ea. or 2 pkg. for $1.09 BLYTH MEAT MARKET Blyth 523-4551 Don Scrimgeour, Prop. Custom killing Tuesdays by appointment. ti THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 21, First customer also last customer 32ear of 32years business ends Jack Stewart bags groceries for Molly Grant of Blyth the last customer In his store before he sold the business on Saturday night. Mr. Grant was also the first customer of Mr. Stewart 32 years ago. --staff photo. To have your first customer the same person as your last customer after 32 years in the same business in the same location must be a gratifying experience for both grocer and customer. Shortly after 8 c'clock, one February morning in 1945, Mrs. Molly Grant phoned the new Blyth grocer, Jack Stewart for delivery of an order. He had opened his door for business minutes before. Close to six o'clock on July 2, 1977 just minutes before Jack Stewart turned the key in his door for the last time, who should walk in to make purchases but the same Molly Grant, This store for 32 years was strictly all Stewart, Jack's sister, Live Marjorie was with him until 1960. His wife Ruth, until recently was his assistant, Members of his family as they came of age took turns at helping their father. The store building had been vacant when Jack moved in. Stuart Robinson the previous operator had moved across and down the street to, the Powell store. Jack rented the building. from the owner, J.H.R. Elliott who later sold it to the Bank of Commerce, The Stewart store was the first on main street to have oil heat, the space heater being an Evans, The building displays two things that Zink it with the Gidley Tailor Shop that began business here shortly after the turn of the century: charred scars on the floor which are reminders of the serious fire years ago in the tailor shop, and a tailor's table in the back room, a collector's item today. Jack Stewart started in 1928 as a grocery clerk in Listowel in the late Climie brothers, store situat- ed where now stands the Victoria and Grey building. During 1932 and 1933 he worked in a Hamilton Supermarket, returning to New. ton to work with his father in their General Store. Seventy per cent of the customers were Amish for whom he had the highest praise. All the rest were of Scottish descent, Jack worked in 1928 at Climies for $5.00 a week from 7 a.m, to 6 p.m. ' for five days, and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. until midnight or after, The blinds without fail were pulled down at ten minutes to twelve, for the Sabbath was strictly kept by the Climies as it was by the vast majority. At Christmas time they would stock a wooden barrel the size of an apple barrel, with hard rock candy which sold at ten cents a pound. 'Cleaned right out of it they were by January. They ordered at the season five 100 pound bags of roasted peanuts in the shell which retailed at three pounds for a quarter. Broken soda biscuits in a barrel known as soup crackers were a popular item. Eggs, graded in the store, were purchased from farmers at eight cents a dozen, for seconds, 10 cents for firsts and 12 cents for extras. Ninety pound sacks of potatoes bought from the farmers in trade, not cash, sold for 35 to 65 cents. The only vegetables sold in cans were peas, corn, tomatoes and pork and beans. STORY BY MELDA McELROY In 1946, in Jack's Blyth store, cookies were sold only in bulk as were walnuts and raisins and other commodities. It was the era of the paper bag and bagging. Rice came in 100 pound bags and white beans in 120 pound ones. Shelves were devoid of cello- phane, Handi Wrap, Glad Bags, Garbage bags. In 1946, there was no Yougurt, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese, canned pop, T.V. dinners and only a few varieties of frozen foods. In 1945 one could stock a store well with $900.00. Today the same store space requires $9,000 - $10,000 for a comparable stock. On the subject of price infalation, Jack remembered a one pound can of pink salmon selling for 29 cents in 1928 and a pound of weiners, bologna, and butter for 19 cents. One pound of Maxwell House Coffee has jumped from 49 cents in 1945 to its current prices of $4.99, and bread from nine cents a loaf to 53 cents, Five cents was all a child had to clutch for a chocolate bar. When asked if severe winters interrupted business, Jack said that in 1946.1947 when roads were blocked for a solid two weeks from Wingham to Clinton, businesses were not badly affect- ed, Butter and bread came via C.P.R. from Milverton and most groceries from Hamilton by the same route. Jack Stewart teminated his business with regret. He was forced to retire for health reasons and undergoes soon tests at University Hospital, London. It eats his heart out that just one more year could have meant 50 years behind the counter. Although 10 more years was his ideal objective, the one half century term he would have treasured. This is understand- able when one realizes that his training and experience has been thorough, diversified and pleas- ant. Nothing pleased him more than to have time for a chat with his customers, but he notes that in recent years many people seem to be hurried, pressured and have or take no time for conversation. We are all losers, he says, because of this. Each individual should be of paramount import- ance. True, Jack will now have no sales tax to calculate, no government regulations to bother with, no County Health Board visits, although he said that these routines every six weeks he rather enjoyed because of the personal touch that always came through. I am certain that Jack Stewart's many friends wish for him restoration of good health and many happy days in their midst. Good luck, Jack. Our 100th Anniversary BLYTH Join with us and_help us celebrate our Birthday Homecoming Weekend July 29, 30, 31 and August 1 Dances - Friday - 9 p.m. to 1. a.m. Music by Southern Comfort Saturday - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by Mercy Brothers Sunday- Midnite to ? Music by Country Campanions Theatre productions - Special Matinee performance each day at Blyth Memorial Hall. Saturday 1:30 p.m. Gigantic Parade featuring •Lt. Governor Pauline McGibbon and the Governor Generals Horse Guard Band Sunday - Hospitality Rooms- Blyth & District Community Centre Craft Shows, Pony races Special Church Services Legion Drumhead Service 2:30 p.m. Agriculture Park Chicken Barbecue - Sunday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Go-cart races, bed races, sports events, fireworks See our official programme for many more events J J PG. 22. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. • lr• F a f'.1 tt*.1�''<:' s'`ii :'tt%;°€>:` ''C`• ' z3 ( .. ShN 0.YOMBOVARN3M A S 7MZZ r.�lWIMM./f. M &eMJL�kkLD�CDJ Classified Rates Effective June 26, 1974 WORD COUNT Charges are based on the number of words. Sets of numerals as for' serial numbers, street numbers, phone numbers or prices count as one word per set. Words joined byhyphens count as separate words, SEMI -DISPLAY 5 cents per word, minimum charge of $1.25. Box numbers to this office will be charged 50 cents per insertion. Births, marriages, engagements and deaths are free of charge. DISPLAY $1.40 per column inch, after 10 consecntivc insertions with no changes, $1.00 per column inch. 2Sc DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT ON 011 BEFORE MONDAY NOON OF WEEK FOLLOWING FINAL INSERTION Deadline for classified ads is TUESDAY NOON PHONE 523.9646 For Sale 41H01H1IIIIIIIHIIIIIlII itthllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilil BROADLOOM CLINTON'S. CARPET CENTRE *Wall to wall installations or area carpets •Samples shown in your home •Free estimates •Guaranteed Installations fhere's a Celanese carpet for every room in the home, "Quality you can trust” From BALL & MUTCH FURNITURE • LIMITED Phone 482.9505, Clinton 111811188111111111111111181881881811111111881888811111; LAWN MOWERS from 5104; and up Tillers from $179. Riding Canadiana lawn mower 5 sp. transmission. 32" cut. $729.00 Come out to HANK'S SMALL ENGINE SERVICE or call 523.9202 MIXED GRAIN. Phone Len Radford, 523.4339. 26-2p 1,000 BALES MIXED HAY Timothy and Alfalfa in stooks. Apply to 523.4507. 27-1 Notice' PREGNANT AND DISTRESSED Call BIRTHRIGHT 5244157, 432.7197 WE CARE Help Wanted SteMONLVNIMSSM At Your Service BERG Sales - Service Installation • Barn. Cleaners • Bunk 'feeders • Stabling • Silo Unloaders FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives 11.11.2, BLYTH Phone Brussels 887.9024 HANK'S SMALL ENGINE SERVICE HENRY REININK 1 MILE NORTH OF ' LONDESBORO 523-9202 LAWN MOWER AND TILLER REPAIR CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing repairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887.9024. tfn BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP Where you get the best in Towers, Antennaes and Antennae amplifiers as well as M.A.T.V. systems for new homes. Phone Blyth 523-4412. Free Estimates. No Obligation. 13.20p SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED New modern equipment. Over 20 years experience, phone Louis Blake, 887-6800, R.R. 2, Brussels tfn CUSTOM SWATHING WITH new 12 ft. smaller. Phone 523-4260. 27.9 l Card of Thanks SCHOOL BOY, PART TIME must be 15 and tall and good worker. Apply the Blyth Steel Barrels. 27-2 I Wanted WORK WANTED: Danny Barrie, Phone 523-4361. 26-2p JOHNSTON. I would like to thank everyone who remembered me at the time of my recent bereave- ment of the loss of my son-in-law. -Gladys Johnston. 27-1 Death JOE ALBI.AS Suddenly at his late residence Huron Park on Sunday, June 26, 1977, after a lengthy illness, Joe Alblas in his 37th year. Beloved husband of Elaine (Johnston), dear father of Kevin, Glenn, Gary and Jay all at home. Beloved son of Mrs. Cora Alblas of Woodstock and the late John Alblas (1971), Dear brother of Metta (Mrs. Ray Hunking of London), Nellie (Mrs. George Burkholder) of Blyth, Wilma (Mrs. Don Noyce), Jane (Mrs. Hans Roth), Beatrice (Mrs. Steven Reeves) all of Woodstock, Margriet (Mrs. Bert Overveld), Beachville, Gordon Alblas of Dorchester, John Alblas of Kirkton, dear son-in-law of (Gladys Johnston) Blyth. A family service was held at Woodland Mausoleum, June 28 at 3 p.m. Rev. Charles Scott of London presided. interment in Woodland cemetery, London. • Lrad'ai;`�fi•Sa3}�.A•$' �3t ;b,�. .hai�lf a�.o-}.vSt� �9';y',,�oy�x iA, df�.0 ,. ff . ea:� 4 2 MV/ZONSf M1y' .to x".,p" }yet r �ia.;•.} ., m.K.,, r. ,spy r.„} yn { a���iC. � •�{%K � :�f:`. %^ L�:+�<'. t'M� .�`raf^�:} •Ya}'�. r� �a:;��4fi ,#i.4•}. In Memoriam PHILLIPS. In loving memory of Mrs. Robert J. Phillips (Winnie) of Auburn, Ontario 'who passed away July 8th, 1974, and her beloved Husband Robert J. Phillips who passed away Christ- mas day 1974, Memory has a magic way Of keeping loved ones near Ever close in mind and heart Are the ones we hold most dear. - Laura, Ellen and Tom. 27 -Ip HAMILTON. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather, William Hamilton, who passed away July 9, 1976. Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you arc always there. -Lovingly remembered by wife, Pearl, daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Murray, Helen and Milton, Lenora and Everett, and grandchildren Carol and Kathy, Bradley and Deanna, Debbie and Brent. 27-1p COMING EVENTS CLINTON LEGION BINGO every Thursday, 8:00 p.m. First regular card $I., restricted to 16 years or over, 15 regular games of $15., $5. leased on split. Many other specials. Jackpot $200 must go each week. tfn BINGO: Every Friday evening at the Vanastra Recreational Centre, RR 5, Clinton at 8 p.m. First regular card 51, 15 regular games of 512.00. 3 sharc•thc-wealth. Jackpot of $200 must go. Admission restricted to 16 years of age and over. 36-tfn "THE HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT invites you to attend the Child Health Clinic, Health Unit office, Medical Building, Brussels on Tuesday, July 12, 1977 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for: 1. Health Surveillance 2. Anaemia Screening 3. immunization 4. Hearing Screening 5. Fluoride brushing of children's teeth to prevent cavities for ages 3 to 5 years 6. Vision Screening" 27-1 RECEPTION WILL BE HELD for Mr. and Mrs. Gary Van Camp (Janie Sanders) in the Belgrave Women's Institute Hall on Saturday, July 9. Dancing 10 • 1 by "Alley Cats", Ladies please bring lunch. Everyone welcome. 27.1r BLYTH W.I. WILL MEET Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Everyone welcome, 27-1 Opuotion Life/Nig Did you know that 12 million people in Canada consume alcohol? Many people drink with moder- ation and keep their health, but 720,000 drink in excess. Real Estate Real Estate 1 PIERRE RAMMELOO 523.9478 • 3 bedroom home, good condition in Londesboro, only $21,900. 80 acres, 70 workable, rolling land, at Holmesville, 100 acres, 65 workable, brick house, dairy barn near Brussels. 100 acre cash crop farm with buildings near Brussels. Country estate: 4 bedroom, three floor, remodelled schoolhouse, sundeck, double garage on one acre, east of Londesboro. 189 acres, 140 workable, no buildings, tiled this year, near Auburn 3 bedroom 11/2 storey brick home on 13/4 acres near Lucknow We have houses for sale in Clinton, Seaforth and Surrounding areas as well as apartment buildings and businesses. REAL ESTATE LTD, 482.9371 Clinton 20 acres scenic property overlook- ing Maitland River, 11/2 storey fram home, good barn with horse stables. *** Under $25,000 will buy this 11/2 storey brick home, 6 rooms, 4 bdrms., carpeted, oil furnace. Nice extra large lot. *** 5 acres near Londesboro, 2 storey brick home, 8 rooms, 4 bdrms., new furnace, living and dining room. Large L-shaped barn and shed. *** 2 storey brick home in Blyth, 7 rooms, fireplace in living room, 3 bdrms., broadloom throughout. New shop on property. *** 250 acre br—ko.- farm near Blyth. Goo SO�,urey brick home. *** Mobile home on large lot in Londesboro, new colored steel shed on property. *** 1 floor bungalow in Londesboro, 7 rooms, 3 bdrms., dining and living room attached garage, full basement. *** 1 acre near Brussels, 11/2 storey home, 7 rooms, 4 bdrms., carpeted living and dining room, attached garage, new work shop. *** 11/2 storey al -sided home in Blyth, 6 rooms, 3 bdrms., 11/2 baths, oil furnace. Extra large corner lot beautifully landscaped. *** Fully equipped restaurant in Clinton, showing good returns, excellent location. *** FOOD FOR THOUGHT Nothing is as hard to do gracefully as getting down off your high horse. ***************************** • • . LYCEUM• • • "1" ME LeTRE • • w,N6,.Ar, 011 RJ Pnr)NI l;' • 0 • * Wed. 6, Thurs. 7, Fri. 8, Sat. 9th • • —PLEASE NOTE SHOWTIMES— • • Wlnnb Ow Pooh at 1 p.m. Thlw« at 1:10 p.m. • • 'THREE DARING ADVENiURiRSI • go, Ow rrouphloubmelalmot 1*y1! rrn..jA *...vi • WALT DISNEY The • • • • • • •, �� • r Super D sney Family Fun! ' • mu SppIItp f*.%HIRAV • r�r rn 'Mt • •'�S4 ..•• •• •• • • • • • •• '• • • •••••••••••••••••• • Sun, 10, Mon. 1 I, Tuu. 12th • • of 1:00 p. m. • • n • •0s, Arkin i Cain i Freebie and • •111 Bean • •1111 •••••••••••• art N S U4'1 *VI �USTI V/1/ 14 7' r i The Blood is Strong by Lister Sinclair July 7,9 A Summer Burning by Harry J. Boyle July 8 and from Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Man with a Load of Mischief by Ben Tarver July 12, 14 Artichoke by Joanna Glass July 13, 14 (2:00 p.m.) FESTIVAL FILMS Sunday, July 10, Birth of a Nation All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Tickets are Adults $3.50 Senior Citizens $3.00 and Children 52.50. For tickets call (519) 523-9300 or write box 291, Blyth, Ontario, or , see the ticket outlet in dur town. ILYTH.INIJ FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMEN FRIDAY SATURDAY July 8 July 9 LESPERANCE TRIO YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA Plans announced for large subdivision in Wingham Plans for a huge subdivision were announced recently for the town of Wingham. Royal Homes and Swiftway Construction announced plans for a 32 -acre, 140 -lot subdivision in the north-east part of the town overlooking the Maitland River. The project will vary widely in housing styles from large, custom built homes near the , river on larger lots. to regular single family units farther up the hill to semi-detached units at the top of the hill, The semi-detached units will start at $34,000 with monthly payments including principal, interest, taxes and utilities as low as $175. While Rcyal Homes will build many of the homes either use its factory built units or its !nodulate home concept, lots will be sold individually and custom built homes can be built by the builder of the property owner's choice. Help your Heart... Help your Heart Fund Royal Homes, however, will retain control of the size, elevation of the house and the lot contours, in order to keep an over all look uniformity to the development. There will be two parks totalling about 3.5 acres, including a tot lot and a river front park. of►I« WELCOME OPINS HOME Ic1$ P.M. FRIENDS :,%•. , _.z,L.ti: I LAST NIGHT THURS. JULY 7 All services will be under- ground and all streets paved. The project is scheduled over a five year period and if completely built will mean a total investment ofone million dollars to land a six million for houses, The first occupancy is expected by October. ►,ate,Ar,—, ,4111/,4W,ar•r, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SPONSORED BY EVENING UNIT 1 PROGRAMS SUu[a TO CHANOI WITHOUT NOTICE SLAP SHOT R UNYERSnI PICTURE • TTOINCOIORIT a U,: �•..r,,.. c�., •....1 STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 8 TO THURS., JULY 14 RON HOWARD IS FURRIER AND FASTER RE'S A NIGN SPEED DISASTER! See the prettiest err la Me world destroyed! PLUS ADDED FEATURE Sandy Cobe sod David Baughn Present A DINO DE LAURENT118 FILM Star,Ing CHARLES BRONSON Costanin�Ag ._,�,�. IllIN LOR nand IGUIIO IY INTIRCONTINtNTAL AIMING CONFRONT ;PG!es Friday d Saturday nights main Feature will be shown last. HWY. 8 CODERICH AT CONCESSION RD. 4 • \ • PHONE 524.9981 . GODIRICHJ ERIVEAIN THAW Hear the SELLWOODS IN CONCERT AT THE BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. NOW PLAYING! ONE SHOWING 8:00 PM JULY 7.9 THUR. - SAT. THREE DARING ADVENTURERS! Clever enough to outsmart o town... brace enough to sane t WALT DISNEY PRODOCTION$ The ttiest a....ae,rA%as.tuMIL wrO.tc..cOICNocIot.uremu! e$TECHN' SPECIAL ADDED TREAT! �r, air [111 %IP HiP POOH1V '°" "��,. `'"�,,, 441 .. M ,nrnM11n ,ell,e ,x30 tomb BANA VIVA 'tee DISTRINOON Co l,c STARTING SUNDAY JULY 10.12 ONE SHOWING ONLY 8 P.M. "THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR! 01 ;9140i t0 0 —David Sheehan, CBS•TV NET ORK METRO GOLDWYN MAYOR mums FAYE WILLIAM PETER ROBERT DUNAWAY HOLDEN FINCH DUVALL, NETWORK Br PADDY CHATCFSITY named it, SIDNEY LUMET Produced br HOWARD GOTTFRIED .A(iM United Artists SRI MCTROCOLOR FANAVISION' I Starts WEDNESDAY! JULY 13 19 luscph 1:. Levine1111111;f:KX.?edArtists PtUt PG GODERICH 30 flit- SQUAItt PITON! 524 /811 AIRCONDITIONI t) Program subject to ch je THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. PG. 23. YIPPEE! a The COUNTRY LOUNGE Is Now Newly Licenced By the L.L.B.O. ENTERTAINMENT July 8 — 9 Blue Chips July 15 —16 Mystery Train July 22 — 23 Humming Birds July 29 — 30 Traditional Sounds Every Thursday 9:30 to 12:30 TALENT NITE With Terry & Moria Saturday Matinee 3:30 to 6:00 pm Terry 8 Moria • INN SSELS B R 1 DRIVE-IN THEATRE LTD. W N 1 E BEECH ST.. CLINTON —ruu1s.NOW — PLAYINGPRI.—SAT— . JULY 6.1.8.9 YNG M presents ET QrF 311) C FAYE WILLIAM PETER ROBERT' v=I DUNAWAY HOLDEN FINCH DUVALL r- v� OL 1 0. 0 0 e0 4 Z Q ok,_:Detit W�nti�iand THE WORLD'S FAVORITE D•TIM_Sjj FINALLY A BEESTORYDTIME STORY. Note: This is not a film for children. >, w '• Theatre Brrnch Ontario �•!•! ' A warm, touching and unique story. What if street punks grabbed your sister? is Otte starring JIM MITCHUM UnitedArtlsts SUNDAY — MONDAY — TUESDAY JULY 10. 11.12 1 JACK LEMMON .e.rylw:., GENEVIEVE BWOLD ALEX &THE GYPSY _to OPMEO AT*t lEF°OIGI- GETS A CARLOAD G. v L J, TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! ADMISSION $5 • PER CARLOAD (Tuesday Night Only) STARTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 13th to V t N 3 PI >SILVER STREfa11-1 > PG. 24. THE BLYTH STANDARD/JULY 6, 1977. Jack Theatre review Standing. ovation for A Summer Burning BY DEBBIE RANNEY Who could criticize a standing ovation? And who would, consid- ering that every member of the cast of A Summer Burning deserved that extra round of applause. A- Summer Burning, Harry J. Boyles play about a city slum kid who comes' to a small rural community and learns the gentler side of life has been successfully adapted by, Anne Roy and the actors from the Blyth Summer Festival. Ron Barry is a scene stealer as Grampa Murphy, a good comedic role and he plays it to the hilt, including scratching under his armpit and looking very much like as Gerry the lad from the city put is, "the monkeys he's seen at the zoo," But the most important role, that of the main character Gerry Davis is played by .lack Blum who plays the role sensitively and with a great deal of empathy with the character. This is especially shown in the musical number Summer Burning in which Gcrry reflects his feelings about being a city slue, kid. Richard Prevett as Joe Doyle the farm kid who learns much from his city counterpart plays his role well as the boy torn between his honesty and loyalty to a new-found friend who has told him of plans to break into a neighbouring farmhouse and as Blum, as Gerry Davis wrestles Richard Prevett as Joe Doyle in a an adolescent on the verge of scene from A Summer Burning, the latest in a long line of hit shows at manhood and uncertain about his the Blyth Summer Festival. own feelings. One especially tear jerking lxrformance is that given by Lynda Langford in the role of Betty Lou Williams as a girl who enjoys the pleasure of a boy's company but whose parents are too strict to allow her 10 enjoy herself for long. • After meeting Gerry she discoveres she Tikes him especial- ly well and when in the end Gerry runs off to New York she tells Joc in words and in a touching song how she envies Gerry's freedom and that she wishes she could go to the big city as well. The roles of 'Mr. and Mrs. Doyle are well played by Jim Schaefer and Angie Gei. .line Schaefer's facial expressions say more than words could ever do as the farm husband who provides a comforting presence for his wife in their time of trouble when Gerry is accused of murder and robbery. Schaefer always smiles Theatre review Blood is Strong deserves big audience BY DEBBIE RANNEY it was a small crowd that attended the Blood is Strong's opening Monday night but it didn't seem to matter. The crowd that was there was appreciative and the Blyth Summer Festival actors put on an excellent show. Lister Sinclair's play about the triumphs and tragedies of the early Scottish settlers in Canada is successfully brought to life by the entire cast in a musical version. An outstanding performance is that given by Brendan McKane in the role of Murdoch MacDonald, the hard unrelenting Scotsman, torn between a fierce pride in his homeland and a desire to prove himself in Canada. His perform- ance is most touching and tear jerking at the end when he sings the Canadian Boat Song and when the whole group together is singing Lewis' Bridal Song. Excellent in their roles also are Lynda Langford as Kate MacDon- ald and Diane Douglass as Mary MacDonald. Lynda Langford as Kate manages to be sweet, stubborn and comical all at the right times. Sweet when she wants to marry Barney Hannah and trying to get her father's consent, stubborn when Barney Hannah is trying to court her and comical when she's trying to communicate with an Indian that she doesn't know can speak English. Diane Douglass as Mary MacDonald the mother has quite a reverse role from the egotistical mother she played in A Summer Burning. Now she is the understanding. mother of Kate and the sometimes exasperated wife of Murdoch and she plays the role very well. One of her best moments in the play is when Murdoch first humiliates her by telling some visiting ladies a different version of the Isle of Skye than the one she is telling and then by demanding her to make real coffee instead of the new dandelion coffee she has just tried. Mary gets so upset that she starts to cry and drops a cup of the dandelion coffee on the floor. This is one of the most touching moments in the play. Alfred Humpl-_eys as Barney Hannah, Kate's intended puts on a fine comical performance as he courts Kate, wins over her mother and trys to make friends with her father -- an impossible . task. JacK Blum as James MacDon- ald the son has quite a change of role from the slum kid that he played in A Summer Burning but he carries this one off just as well as the boy whose career changes every day, and provides some comical moments finding a "for" and "against" for each one of his occupations. Ron Barry who had the comical role of Grampa in A Summer Burning gets another chance to prove his comedic talents as Joe Three Fingers, Barney Hannah's Indian friend who never lets on to Mrs. MacDonald that he can speak English because, he says, anything he can say gets said by Mrs. MacDonald before he can say it. Good performances in support- ing roles are given by Angela Gei as Mrs. Reading the Canadian lady, Kate 'l'rotter as Mrs. Morrison and Layne Coleman as Hector Morrison in traditional Scottish garb and playing the bagpipes as well. All the musical numbers are well done and one especially well done harmony is that done by Lynda Langford and Diane Douglass in the song Scotland to Cape Breton but the most touching song done by all is Lewis' Bridal song. Hopefully the crowds for The Blood is Strong will get bigger on the weekend because the cast deserves to have more people on hand to appreciate that kind of excellent performance. at all the right tines and in just the right way and also provides some comic moments as the husband who refuses to use a teacup but swills it through the teapot spout instead. Angie Gei is excellent as the farm housewife who wants her son to stay a boy forever and who is a woman of great compassion when it comes to the misfortune of others. Good performances also appear in the supporting roles of Layne Coleman as Constable Jimmy Walsh, the bumbling police officer who is so anxious to make himself look good that he jumps to conclusions about Gerry in a mbbcry case, Diane Douglass as Mrs. Henderson, the banker's wife on an ego trip, Brendan McKane as Father Morrison the priest who establishes Gerty's innocence and Alfred Humphreys as Bobby Henderson, a mania's lxoy who would do anything to nuarry Betty Lou Williams. The musical numbers are well performed by all and nothing has been missed in the setting of the 1927 farm kitchen with its old-fashioned furniture, wood stove and hat rack. A Summer Burning is a play well worth going to see and the people involved in it make it all worthwhile. Agricultural �y.��° Backhoe 4 with Front-end Loader v Lisenced to install septic tanks TOM CRONIN 523-4223 Towers 4 Summer Sale of Westeel-Rosco Grain Bins Good until July 15th 2700 Bu. with two Tier Door $927.50 Other Sizes Also Available at Special Prices RALPH CAMPBELL R. R. #3 BLYTH PHONE 523=9604 • Spring & Summer Sale Continues Store Wide Reductions on all MDSE 20-30 % OFF Pant Suits 20 - 50 % OFF Dresses, Gowns. Bathers, Shorts, Halters & Tank Tops Rack of Dresses $5.00 each Coats and Jackets Half Price Denim Pant Suits, Skirt Suits & Vests HALF PRICE Fortrel Pull on Pants PASTEL SHADES 2.99 each Many more specials to choose from 74e &deem? Ladies and Infants Wear. Phone 523-4351,