HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1977-12-21, Page 1WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1977 BLYTH ONTARIO, PRICE: 20 CENTS VOLUME 88 - No. 51
2—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Winter's beauty can
It takes special eyes to
,,pprrci:te the hcaut\ of \yintrl'.
batt core you t' cxperiel1Cetl
C; n;IJa's \yuudrous �yinter
I:u .lscah, s, tilt' impression lasts
kl \et'.
[hit the re is danger in the
r tll� nn0\OF\. the
bed ( cos, society
I'. -:Itt• ekers to he
,. ;tlt,,us.
rtin� anal in\'ling
n he decepti\e.
;WI
I'I;I!
I ' I l•si ‘.1)L person . the
!‘k.• lour inches for ten
thick. 11 owy all y ou
toll'.' \I,II;,. .t hole close to shore
:011 check it out.
When you're outdoors, there's
constant battle between the low
surrounding temperature and
.,our holly, as it struggles to
maintain Its 3-.5 C. Your body
\ill rut off circulation to your
extremities to maintain heat in
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vital organs. When that .happens,
it's the first sign that the
surrounding cold is winning the
tight. This is hypothermia, the
lot\'cring of internal body
temperature. I)eath usually
results when that internal
temperature drops to below 20
degrees Celsius,
'1.11'.‘ Canadian Red Cross
Society urges you to prepare
yourself for this battle with the
cold. Never fish, ski or
slum mobile on ire less than four
inches or 10 centimetres thick or
neat' obstacles such as rocks,
stumps and (wharves \yhich
weaken ice. Falling through
weakened ice Can result in
immersion in bitterly cold water.
In such 0 situation hypothermia
sets in quickly,
Investigate the windchill factor,
the tenlperature and the weather
forecast before going outdoors,
then dress accordingly. Mittens
are warmer than gloves and \yuol
is still the hest material of all
because even when wet, it gives
warmth. One third of all hotly
heat is lost in the neck and head
CHEERS
May a season of joy
and happiness be yours
hide danger
.
area, so COVer up. Wear the
clothing designed for the sport:
particularly When
snrnynmhiling.
Fight frostbite by avoiding
excessive use of alcohol, tobacco
and drugs. And chew guns -• it
helps face muscles stay flexible,
Ina Canadian winter, the cold
is expected. Prepare for it. It's
Your winter to use
A MERRYCHRISTMAS
And many thanks to all our
Customers and Friends
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FIRE ! — The upper portion of this house owned by Walter Brown of R.R.2, Blyth
was gutted by fire on Thursday. Overheated stove pipes are the suspected cause.
(Staff Photo)
Through preservation
Blyth to create interest
A short study of the building
heritage of Blyth that was
commisioned by the village
council for inclusion in their local
land use plat was introduced to
council Monday night by Huron
Architect Nick 11ill.
Huron county planner Roman
Dills who also was present asked
council what steps would now he
taken to implement the plan. It
was emphasized that Blyth has a
good mixture of worthwhile
buildings, which if preserved,
would make the community 0
more interesting place to visit and
shop in.
The next step council was told
is to draw up a plan for the
improvements of the business
arca. this will be discussed with
the businessmen and public next
spring.
"'The idea is to create at
atmosphere that will encourage
confidence and investment for the
present businesses anti for the
future" Nick Hill pointed out to
council.
Council agreed to 0 county
proposal to provide for the overall
management of the senior
citizens housing. Under the
proposed housing all projects in
the county would he coordinated
and the municipal portion of a
deficit would be shared by
participating municipalities.
Grants available to the village
from the provincial government
for roads maintenance, garbage
pickup and snow removal would
continue to be sent to the village.
'Hie Ministry of the
environment patted Blyth on the
back when it noted that the 131yth
sanitation site is "maintained in
an env irnnnlentally acceptable
manner and sets the standards for
other surrounding muneipalitics.'
Council endorsed a resolution
received Pram the (awn of
('ollingw'ood urging that council
write to various govel'Itllte111
agencies requesting that the
death penalty be reinstated. that
the control of firearms be more
intense and that granting of
passes to prisoners he abolished.
A resolution from the township
ut' Sandwich was rejected. It
concerned bus drivers being
(Continued 00 Page 3)
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —3
Pipes cause fire
Fire gutted the upper storey damage.
of a house aw'nett by Walter The Blvth Fire Department was
13ro‘vn of R.R,2, 13IYth on called about noon and the
Thursday. Winghant Fire Department •
The suspected cause of the 1 -:re Blvd) used Wingham's water.
\vas overheated stove pipes The house is covered by
according to Blyth Fire Chief insurance.
Irwin liow'es. Damage is Thc'l3+1owns currently are living
estimated in excess of $12,(1(10. (11 the bottom storey but are
The fire was contained in the tentatively planning to find more
upper storey of the house. The appropriate w inter accuntniu-
(lownstairs sulferc(1 some water (talions.
Dungannon drain
is council topic
i)iscussinn w as raised
concerning assessing the charges
tor clean out and repairs to the
Dungannon Drain whin West
\\'awanoslt Tow rtship council met
last December (,tit. No decision
was taken.
13y -law 033, 1077, was given
third reading and finally passed
on motion of•Councillors Cranston
and hickey. The bylaw appoints
a Cemetery Board of three
members from the Mennonite
Community to maintain and
administrate the Bethel
('emeterv, which the Mennonites
wish to obtain for use as a burial
ground.
Resolutions from two
municipalities dealing with
CW111(11on o1 illegal school bus
passing .offenders 0n(1
Operation Disntantle'•wcrcfiled.
'1 he road accounts of S2,»18•t.21
were passed for payment on
motion (1) Councillors Imran and
Cranston.
(General accounts of $85,423.16
were ordered paid.
Blyth winners
The excitement was tense
Saturday in the Memorial Hall as
the last ticket was drawn for the
day for $50 or possibly $100 the
lucky winner was i11 the crowd to
claim the prize within the hour.
(Continued on Page 24)
If You're inthe Red for Christmas...
Shop in
Participating Blyth merchants have tickets that will allow
you to enter the Double Your Money Draw. Draws will be
made every Saturday until Christmas, at the Memorial Hall
et 3:30 p.m. by the entertaining James Lawrie.
You don't have to be
on hand to win
But 11 you are, and your ticket Is drawn you can double your
money by picking it up before 4:30 p.m.
Participating businesses are:
Triple K Restaurantrii Needle Craft Shoppe;V Hicks 5' to $1.00 Store•Grandview Lunch
,Village Restaurant $partings Hardware . Voddens Grocery ti., Blyth Meat Market
...0: a
B.J. Fabrics p Gores Hardware '7, Snells Grocery ;Wilsons Health and Gift Centre
►:c s.so
Kitchen Cupboard Standard George of Brusselsi OMadilis Shoes, Boys and Men's Wear
Howson & Howson Ltd. o Hubbard's Turnip Plant Wallace furkey Plant Gowings Sunoco
Elliotts Insurance Agency A Manning & Son Ltd. Mason Bailey Real Estate Ltd. Griffiths BP
Hamms Car Soles and Garage Menzies & Ross, Barristors Burkholder's Body Shop
Chatterton's Garage Imperial Bank of Commerce Blyth Printing Josling Bros. Construction
Baintons Original Old Mill Huron Tractor. Radfords Construction Ltd. Lowrie Decorating
GET YOUR TICKETS WITH A $1 PURCHASE AT THESE tShj STORES
afiv
Draws will be made every Saturday until Christmas,
at the Memorial Hall at 3:30 p.m.
Store Hours
Open Wednesday Dec. 14 & 21
Open till nine Dec. 21, 22, 23 Saturday Dec. 24 Close at SIX
POETRY AWARD WINNER — Rachel Wallace of
R.R.2, Blyth, recently won an award for a poem she
entered in the Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Award
Contest. Her prize was a $30 cheque and a booklet
with other winning poems in it. (Staff Photo)
4—THE BLYLTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21 , 1977
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Keep Christ in
your Christmas
"And, to the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid."
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for,
behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people."
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
"How many of us really get the chance to take a
few precious minutes in the most hectic season of the
year to read these few and solemn words?
Christmas down through the ages seems to
become less and less a religious event. With every
passing year so many of us are caught up in the busy
rush of preparations for the festive occasion that few
really feel the true meaning of Christmas. Amid the
cooking, shopping and wrapping, there seem to be
fewer and fewer minutes for anything quiet and
thoughtful. This year take a few of those precious
minutes and read to your family or even just to
yourself, the story of Christmas.
If this becomes a ritual in your family, you
probably will come to reailze perhaps that all the
rush and confusion of the season is unnecessary and
that without the thought of the birth of the Christ
Child. the whole sense of Christmas is lost. This year
keep the Christ in Christmas and give a thought to
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By Keith Roulston
c Meer
Christmas
message
is still important
"Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men", the
promise of the Christmas message delivered
by the angels to the shepherds in the fields.
No earthly wish could be greater and yet none
has seemed more unattainable in the 20(10
years since the message was given.
00 ,en we tend to be pretty cynical. There
seems to he so little improvement in the
world. Every where we look there is hatred.
war, death and hunger.
Yet the greatest gift to the world as
'Christmas 1977 approaches is that probably
there has never been so little war and
bloodshed in the last 2000 years as there is
this y ear. There have been so many hopeful
signs in 1977. 'There were those t\o glorious
ladies in Northern lrelenad who won the Nobel
Peace Price for their efforts in bringing peace
to the troubled country. The siltation there
may he quirt for only a moment, hut at least
it's not monopolizing the headlines with tap's
of terror.
The situation in Rhodesia may he
improving. 181) Smith, of course, may simply
he playing another of his tricks, but his otter
to turn the country over (o rnitittr1ty rile mat
also be genuine and may if the world is luck \,
end bloodshed there.
Ot course, most l)0 )Cful ur all is the recent
developments between Isreal and i•:gypt two
counties between which there seemed no
possibility of peace only a few nonths•ago.
Today hopes are real that he two nutty come (0
a solution of almost continuous state of war
that has p iagucd then) for nearly 30 years and
perhaps through their mutual efforts peace
may be brought to all the countit•cs ut' the
Middle East.
►\11 these developments have a long way to
go, of course. The hopes of today may be the
disappointments of tomorrow, but at least in
1977 we have the hope.
Peace though is fleeting. \Ve may settle
the problems of today only to find nett' ones
arising tomorrow• Peart will never he assured
as long as some people slar\e while others are
gluttons. e\t no time is the sad state of the
world more notirahle than at Christmas. This
year. while Canadians lament the sail state of
their country. while they complain about
uncntpl( melt and inflation and say things
have never been as black, they will still spend
hundreds of dollars apiece buying gifts for
others, gifts that will break or be forgotten in a
matter of weeks. They will stuff themselves
with turkey and candy and chink until they
forget
where they are.
While our children watch endless com-
mercials for the latest inventive toys on their
colour televisions and make lung shopping
lists for Santa Claus, millions of little children
in other parts of the world want only one
precious gift, enough food to till their
•stomachs, to get them through one more day.
While parents in Canada try to deride which of
the hundreds of possible gilts to give their
children, parents 1n many countries pray to be
able to give their children warn) clothes, or a
roof over their heads.
The sad part aboral Christmas 19'7 is that,
(chile we seen( to be making such steps toward
peace on earth goodwill toward men in mole
areas, t\e are already sowing the seeds for
new t1ars in others. Canadians are paying less
attention to the plight of the one third of the
world that goes to bed hungry this year than
n) the past. \'e'er moved into a position of
isolation,
44l811ped up in nor own
prolilrnts, problems of national disunity and
uncnlplucnIelll•1118) wC (101)'1 CVCI) hothrr to
look ;u the plight of millions who have only
oo1 problem, surviving until luniort•ow,
And the (seedy of it all is that if we would
truly atloph 10e spirit of ('hristn)as. eye
(t'olIl(lcr't 11841' 141 4) orry about our rnyn
prohle'ms. If we really believed that "it is
more blessed (() give than to receive" then
we'd he working hard to help the less
fortunate. That spirit of giving, not taking.
would spread into our relations \yitlt utht..t'
Canadians. (1' French and English were more
intcrsted in giving than receiving, there \you'd
be understanding between the tw(1 loun((iug
peoples.
1) ordinary citizens were more'(
interested in giving then receiving, \'C
wouldn't have a country driven to the verge of
bankruptcy by greed, We wouldn't be
demanding more money to buy the little
extras like microwave ovens and second
snowmobiles for every family. We'd he
instead concerned, truly concerned, with
sharing our wealth \'Itb the poor nations or the
world. with helping them to learn to provide
for themselves so that. life 1vaS11'1 just a battle
for survival but a meaningful thing.
The opportunity for peace on earth is within
our grasp, if only we'd take time out of our
gasping for materialistic pleasures to work
for it. Unfortunately, if the angels delivered
their message today, there'd problaby be no
one to hear it: we'd all he ton busy watching
our color televisions or listening to our
expensive stereo record players.
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Feature: folk- Harvey Sillib
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —5
Takes over woodturning where his uncle left off
Harvey Sillih of 13Iv th Iia in his
possession, a semyin,g hurtle , the
kind used to sit on by harness
makers \\ 'tile the\ manufactured
and repaired harness.
1\ Ir. Sillih didn't hu\ the sewing
horse, nor was i1 passed un from
generation to generation. It's just
one of than\ \r)mien things that
Mfr. Sillih has made in his spare
time.
Mfr. Sillih first found the clamp
used b\ harness makers to hold
the harness in place, upstairs
ENACTMENT OF A DREAM — Harvey Sillib of Blyth
once wanted to be a harness maker. Here, sitting on
a sewing horse that he made, he demonstrates how
a harness maker worked. (Staff Photo)
IIrislttuts
is Isere. spend it itt .
Lawrie Decorating
Robbie, Carole &family
uyet• his uncle's shop. Ilis uncle
was a wood turner wit() repaired
broken wooden objects for
people. After Mr. Sillih found the
clamp he decided he would stake
the sewing horse to go +citlt it.
Ile \\ allied to slim\ the present
generation m\ hal an old sewing
horse looked like and he had
planned to show it at the
'thresher's Reunion but he didn't
quite get it made in linty. When
he did get it mle, ho\vever, it
only took hint two days last
month.
Mr. Sillih scalls to have
inherited a talent for mvoodturning
from his grandfather and his
uncle Dick who used to have the
shop in Blyth where Mr. Sillih
currently does his own woodturn-
ing. Woochurning, according to
Mr. Sill!) was his grandfather's
stain occupation throughout his
life.
Mr. Sillih has taken a part of
his uncle and grandfather's
occupation on himself. People
conte to Mr. Sillih to have hint
repair such things as broken
wooden rungs on chairs, spinning
w heels and occasionally he will
make things out or wood for people,
hut says he is not interested in
doing custom work,
‘Pith hint. the woodturning is
more of a hohhy than anything,
but his home shows evidence of
his talent in the forst of wooden
lamps, a shell to hold a radio,
candleholders, other shelves and
he has made about I5 or 21)
woollen pcncilholders \+hich he
gun c away and he has also made
some chairs.
Mr. Sillih never became rcalh
interested in woodturning until
about 25 years ago when his
family moved Io Blyth. The first
thing he made was an egg cup
which he used to hold carpet
tacks. Mr. Sillih didn't learn his
track from either his grandfather
or his uncle because when they
were woodturning he wasn't that
interested.
After his uncle Dick died,
customers would conte to the
shop wanting repair work clone
and they found out his uncle was
dead they asked Mr. Sillib if he
could repair their broken objects
so he did, learning the trade
himself.
Mr, Sillih has had many jobs in
his time. Ile quit school at the
time of the First World War and
slid farm work, then he worked
helping to build the elevators in
t;udcrich, he worked at what was
\'oddcn's bakery in Blyth and he
worked at IfuhbardsTurnip Plant
in I31y th. Ile had many other
jobs as well, too numerous to
mention.
I lis great ambition though. was
to he either a names,' maker or a
black sin illt. because he hall
al \\ liked horses. 1le never
fulfilled that dream however. lie
showed his own horses but he
never (lid any custom work
because he said his body kVasrt't
strung enough to do blacksmith
myork.
About the sewing horse he
made, Mr. Sillib said that when
he found it he thought, "All the
kids in town have never seen one
and I thought I'll just stake one,-
he
ne "Its said.
To make the various articles he
has made, Mr. Sillih got some of
his wood from the sawmill in
Auburn, where he says he used to
be able to get quite a bit of maple
wood and he says that most of the
walnut wood was out in the shop
When he caste w Blyth and he
also got a piece of cherry wood
from Louis Darr.
Of his hobby, Mr. Sillih says.
"I don't do it for a living, at all.
It's just a pastime.
BEST WISHES
AU"
•
THANKS AND
MERRY CHR ST\AAS
From Rob, Neil, Helen and Rick At
MI PIC
14; Ontario Street,
Stratford
271.29611
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6 -THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
MINVI s
Giving Is th e greatest'JovE.i°
E4
AUBURN
NEWS
Bureau editor:
MRS. El I:\NOR
BRADNOCK
The Christmas meeting of the
Auburn \\'omen's Institute teas
held in the Com month \lemorial
Ilall \\ith the president \1rs.
I (caber Ilradnoek in the chair and
opened \t ith the poem ".1 he
Christmas Spirit.
Mrs. I?,eth I ansing and Mrs.
Oh\er Anderson c,.ere in charge
of the program anti ga\e an
inspiring message on the Origin
;unct Significance of different
s\ mbols that are used at
('histmas. She, Mrs. Anderson
gage the reading "Peace on
WI theme
l arch" and carols etre sung at
intervals throughout their
program entitled "\1'hat is
Christmas?— the Star in which
f\1rs. Thomas .LLrdin and Ctrs.
Ronald Maines sang as a duet
"Star of the I ast. The I .cergrcen
tree. pine or cedar and the
decorating homes kvith branches
dates hark many \cans, and
\.tries Intuit ectintr\ to country
throughout I uropc. The lights on
the tree help illustrate the stars
and the lighted candle in the
ct indult legend has spread
throughout the \weld giving 1 ore.
Ilope and Cheer.
Hie atlrtrti\t table displac as
these tabic' spoke told the
Christmas stork in a different \\ a\
to e\er\one. \\'reit!, made of
hall\ is a s\ abet of Christ as it is
round and has no beginning and
enol. The legend of the puiusetta.
mistletoe and gifts kvere also told.
They closed by stating that the
What is Christmas
The Christmas meeting of the
Presbyterian Women's Institute
was held last Wednesday evening
at the honk of Mrs. Frank
Rallhby.
The president Mrs. Wilfred
Sanderson gave the call to
worship en titled Hark the Glad
Song. The carol .toy to the World
was read and Mrs. Frances Clark
read the scripture lesson Luke
2:15, It) and Phillipians. 2:5-1 1
verses. Mrs. Sanderson led in the
Christmas meditation and the
program in the Glad Tidings was
followed. Other carols were read
and closed by all repeating the
Lord's Prayer. Mrs. John Hallam
gave the Christmas message 011
the theme "What is Christmas all
about'.'" She closed with
prayer. The roll call was
answered with a Bible verse
containing the word. Love.
The offering was received by
MI's. Frances (lark and dedicated
with p raver by Mrs. Sanderson.
The minutes were read by the
secretary Miss Minnie Wagner. It
was decided that programs would
he made out for the coaling year.
Mrs. Frances ('lark the
treasurer gave the financial
statement. A donation in memory
of Mrs. Florence Ross, Mrs. John
Houston and Mrs. Edgar Lawson
was sent from Mr. Donald Ross of
Oakville and also one from Mr.
and Mrs. Duncan MacKay of
Godcrich. Mrs. Clark stated that
the Society had reached their
allocation and gone beyond that
amount,. She stressed that all
save their stamps for the Bible
Society.
.\ vote of thanks was extended
by Mrs, kleanoeradnuck to Mrs.
Wilfred Sanderson on being the
president for another year. Mrs.
Lillian Lcathcrland will be the
new secretary. Miss Minnie
Wagner is retiring after several
years of faithful work.
It %\as announced that Huron
Presbyterial would he held on
January 25 at Seaford) at 1:30
p.m. After reading the hymn,
Away in a manger, Mrs.
Sanderson closed with prayer.
Mrs. Raithby served a Christmas
lunch.
CHRISTMAS.
Enjoy peace at
heart and hearth
for Christmas.
Warm thanks.
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Auburn Hardware
Elmer and Aileen
Winter Is Here
CaII Us To
ata.
Clear Your
Driveway This
Winter.
We also still install
T.V. Towers, rotors, aerials and boosters.
TOM CRONIN
Phone 523-4223
most important thing in life is
giving and the first and greatest
gill to the \weld leas tiu.0 birth of
Jesus.
Mrs. Robert Peck read the
minutes and it was announced
that a ne\V frig had been
purchased for the hall.
It etas derided to enter the quilt
contest for the Huron CotnttV
Ploughing match and atone
interested in designing please
ha\e one in by .I;ulnar\ steeling
depicting the farming in Huron
County for some other phase of the
Agriculture Field.
The donation to the ('hildren's
\id Society teas'23.'5 and plans
acre matte to cater to the Graff
MrCosh wedding on January ,th.
The members voted to again
sponsor the spring •1.11 project.
Eurus on Living and Nit's. I)omald
Cart\k right and Mfrs. John
Hildebrand tr ill be the leaders.
Mrs. prank IZaithbv asked all to
site their staple leaf labels and
turn theta into her to get ;ferules
for the hall kitchen.
N1 vs. Andre \\ Kirkconncll,
ton\eller of the ‘:ard committee
reported carts sent and read the
thank you notes. cards \kere
signet( for sick members.
The Christmas c.\ch;ungc utas
in charge of Mrs. Thomas 1 ate Inr
and till's. Gordon I'ucvell. The
\\ inners of gilts \\ ere Nip,.
Thonnas Littler for bac tug the
,May every happiness be yours
at this loveliest of seasons.
With our fond gratitude
Friendly Village Gift Shop
Bob and Bess
Auburn
Merry Christmas
Reflecting at Christmas, we give
thanks to our many friends.
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Pete and Barb
Whetstone
Auburn
,. Packed up lots oI' wishes
Wrapped 'elm lull of fun,
For a health', happy Christmas
And thanks to everyone.
Robinson's
General Store
Ross and Marg
newest ('h11s1ntas corsage, Mr's.
Robert Peck for the lucky cup and
Nirs. \\'ilfted Sanderson for the
Merry Christmas contest. Lunch
01 angel food rake and ice cream
was served h‘ Nit's. Thomas
Ilaggitt, Nip,. Thomas Ja•din and
N1rs. Elva Straughat.
your
Christmas
•% .
f(9.
is filled with:
.•
nice surprises.
Thanks to our
many friends
Seer's Body
Shop
Ott',
Maxine's Snak
Bar
At Christmas
we think of
you with
sincere
appreciation
and wish
you every
happiness.
THE
McCAULEYS
Auburn
1
Auburn's birthday plans
are progressing
The third meeting to plan
Auburn's 125th birthday party
was held last 'Thursday evening in
the Community Memorial Hall.
Due to the absence of the
president, Fred Lawrence, the
past president Willis L. Craig
presided until the first vice
president Allan Craig was able to
get there.
The minutes were read by the
secretary Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock.
Committee conveners were
discussed and it is hoped that
everyone will become involved on
one of the conlmittces. No date
has yet been set for 1978 but it is
hoped that whatever weekend is
chosen that the Memorial service
at Ball's Cemetery can be held.
The next meeting is set for
January 5, 1978 at 8 p.m. when
conveners of the committees will
report.
The convener:: set up at present
are -Honorary president William
L. Craig, President, Fred
Lawrence, 1st Vice President,
Allan Craig, Secretary Mrs.
Eleanor Bradnock, treasurer, Jim
Schneider along with a finance
committee.
Invitations committee no
chairman yet. Historical displays,
The "Tweedsmuir. History Book
committee of the Auburn
Women's Institute, Sports Bill
Sproul, Program, Donald Haines,
Parade, Bill Crawford, Grounds
.lames Glousher, Decorating Mrs.
Robert Slater, Mrs. Dorothy
Grange, Parking Sandy Andrews,
Registration, Mrs. Sandy
Andrews, Welcoming Conlnlittcc
Kenneth Scott, finance committee
James Schneider, treasurer,
rcpresentatiaves of all four
townships etc.
Refreshments, Mrs. Donald
Haines, Publicity and other
committees will be added later.
Family meets for Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Snelling,
Mr. Donald Snelling and Miss
Thelma Snelling of Port Colborne
were guests last weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk-
conncll.
Thirty -hyo members of the
family of Mrs. Lillian Leather -
land, Godcrich St., Auburn held
their Christmas dinner in the
Community Memorial 1-1 all last
Sunday. Guests were present
from Acton, Clinton, H olnles•
villc, Godcrich and the
surrounding community.
Guests last Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Gcorgc Collins and
Jonathan were Mr. and Mrs.
James Collins, Loric and Melissa
of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. David
Collins and Colleen of Walton,
Mr. and Mrs. John Stadclmann,
Christine, Rhonda and .Jennifer of
Blyth, R.R.2, and Mrs. Eleanor
13radnock.
The sympathy of this
community is extended to Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Marsh on the death
of his sister Mrs. Minnie Jones of
Dungannon last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Cartwright, David, Derrick and
Loric visited last Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. George Rcugcr and
family in London. Donald and
David went on to Chatham and
attended a gun -slaking course for
the day.
Congratulations to Mrs. Donald
Cartwright who received her 5
year Leadership Award for 4-11
Leadership.
Don't forget the Christmas
program being presented in Knox
United Church by the Young
Mr, and Mrs. Roy Finnegan of
Godcrich visited last Saturday
with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Livermore, Donnie, Ronnie and
Philip of Fordwich visited last
Saturday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Haines.
We are happy to report that
Mrs. Catherine Jackson has
returned home after being a
patient in Clinton Public hospital
for a few weeks.
Miss Diane Kirkconncll of
Edmonton is visiting her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Kirkconncll and attended the
celebrations of the 50th wedding
anniversary last Saturday.
Mrs. Hary Ccislar and Sara of
Godcrich visited last week one
day with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Arthur.
Mr. Ronald Plunkett of
Manitoba is home for holidays
with his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Alvin Plunkett, Robbie, Paul and
Karen.
Miss Connie Trommer arrived
home last weekend after a three
months visit with her brother Bill
Tronlmer and brother Ralph
Tronmlcr, Mrs. Tromnler and
family in British Columbia.
The sympathy of this
community is extended to Mr.
and Mrs. Rick Ferguson of
Seaford' whose baby passed away
last Thursday .
People on Christmas Eve at 8
p.m.
The three tier gold decorated
wedding cake topped with small
bells and a golden 50 centered the
head table and was on display
during Open House last Saturday
afternoon for M.r and Mrs.
Andrew Kirkconncll on the
occasion of the celebration of
their golden wedding anniver-
sary.
The guests were welcomed by
Miss Dianne Kirkconncll of
Edmonton, Mr. Harold Kirk-
conncll, Godcrich, and Mrs. Louis
Blake of R.R.2, Brussels. The
guest book was in charge of
grandsons, Ronald Kirkconncll
and Greg Kirkconncll, Goderich
and Donald Kirkconncll,
Kitchener.
The bride and groom of 50
years received the guests assisted
by Mr. John Daer, the bride's
brother who was best man 50
years ago and Mrs. Dacr who had
served at the wedding. Tea was
served by the Auburn Women's
Institute mcnlbcrs.
During the afternoon over 100
relatives, neighbours and friends
from Port Colborne, Edmonton,
Kitchener, Mitchell, Listowel,
Flint, Michigan, Port Stanley,
Brussels, Winghanl, Belgrave,
Londo,t, 1 ensal1, Toronto,
Fordwich, Goderich and
Clinton and the surrounding
district attended the celebration.
Mr. and Mr. Kirkconncll
received many gifts and cards to
mark the occasion. Murray Gaunt
, M.Y.P., delivered a Queen's
Silver .Jubilee plaque from
Premier Davis of the Province of
Ontario, to Mr. and Mrs. Kirk-
conncll. A lovely 5001 anniversary
arrangement was received from
Mrs. Mary Park of Winnipeg who
was unable to be present. Several
plants, gifts, money and cards
were received to mark the
occasion. Dinner was' served by
the Auburn W.I. members to 33
guests.
`+ Warm wishes
for a
Happy
Holiday!
One of
the joys of
° Christmas is
the opportunity to say thank you
for your trust and confidence.
Elliott Insurance Agency
Gordon, John and staff
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —7
Sunday school
concert a success
Knox United Church Sunday
school room was filled to capacity
Saturday evening when parents
and friends gathered for the
annual Sunday School concert.
Larry Plactzcr was master of
ceremonies.
The Kindergarten class with its
teacher, Mrs. Leonard
Archambault sang Be jCareful
and Happy Birthday Jesus with
Mrs. Ross Dacr accompanying on
the piano.
Leone Cunningham and Anita
Gross sang Away in a Manger
and We wish you a merry
Christmas, with Mrs. Thomas
Cunningham accompanist.
Lana and Leslie Lawrence
sang I'm a little Dolly and Santa
Claus is corning to Town,
accompanied by Mrs. Ross Daer.
Primary 1 with their teachers,
Mrs. Gerald McDowell and Mrs.
Murray Nesbitt had a play - 'I'hc
Christmas Helpers.
Primary 2 with teache r, Mrs.
Ross Andrews and Mrs. Ian Clark
presented a skit - Getting ready
for Christmas. The Intermediate
class of' Mrs. Peter Berbeck h ad
the Nativity scene of the Birth of
Christ. The ,Junior High class
with teacher, Mrs. .lames
Schneider gave the presentation
of "The Gift". Rev. Earl St. Jepn
spoke a few words and then Santa
arrived with gifts and candy.
Carol singing
begins Saturday
Carol singing will begin next
Saturday evening, Dccembe 24th
at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with treats
being served at the manse until
7:30 p.m. . Everyone,adults and
children wishing to go carol
singing please be at the church by
5:45p.m.
Multiplying our good wishes and
thanks for a memorable Christmas.
Brown's Tire Service
R. R. 2, Blyth Phone 887-6788
We're wishing all our neighbors and
friends the best that Christmas has
to offer, and much more. Many thanks
for your loyal, continued patronage.
Sparling's Propane
Co. Ltd.
Blyth
8—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977__
A SMILING FIFTY — At a dinner held in the Auburn Community Hall, Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Present were guests and relatives from the area as well as daughters from
Winnipeg, Mrs. Marg Park and from Edmonton, Miss Dianne Kirkconnell. Dinner
was served for thirty at the hall after a day of open house to all the friends and
neighbours. (Staff Photo)
Auburn UCW
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The Unit One of Knox United A
(•hureh \\'omen was held at the i1"
home of Mrs. Peter \'erheek. The 491
fireplace \vas glm'. ing and the 0
Christmas decorations setting �}r
n>ade all appropriate stood for the (4\
Christmas story. S1rs. Gordon ,►L
Gros, read the scripture lesson 14‘
from St. Lake 2: \erses
Sh'.. \'erheek :;aye the
meditation "'1 he Birth of Jesus"
and closed w ith prayer. Carols
were played on the stereo in the
background.
N1r',. John Durnin opened the
business period with prayer. .\
card was singed to he sent \yith a
gift for Mrs. Jessie Naylor Who
recently moved to Goderich.
(leaning the ehurch ryas
discussed and the general
sleeting of the 1i.('.\\' when
members take a friend to the Pot
Luck dinner.
Nirs. ,lohn Durnin thanked all
for their help over the past two
years and Mrs. Gerald McDowell
thanked errs. Durnin for her
leadership and on behalf of the
Unit presented her with a gift.
Mrs. Venceck had all play the
".Progressive Fra" game and
Mrs. John Durnin was the
winner. Lunch was served by
Mrs. Vcrbcck, Mrs. Gordon
Gross and Mrs. Lawrence
Plactzer.
The sympathy of the
community is extended to Mr.
Bob Armstrong and Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Armstrong on the deaths last
week of two aunts, the late Mrs.
Gertrude Vanstone and the late
Mrs. Nettie McDonald.
Auburn euchre
Prize winners at the weekly
euchre party held in the
Community Memorial Hall last
week were Novelty -Toni Hallam,
High Ladv-Mrs. Ernest Durnin,
Low Lady -Mrs. Gordon Powell,
High Man -Roy Dacr, Low
Man -Kenneth McDougall. First
half season lone hands -$10.00
each High Lady -Mrs. Bob
Ketchabaw, High man -Douglas
Gloushcr.
Auburn ACW
plan new quilts
I he Anglican ( hurt], \Vonlen
of tit. Mark's Church met Ior their
December meeting ;tt the Ronne of
Mrs. I Tomas I laggitt last
borsch\ alternoon.
N1rs. Haguitt presided and the
scripture lesson, St. Luke 1:7 to
?.� \t rses was read by Mrs.
'I hostas 1 ;1\11(11'. While Shepherds
\vatchrd their flocks by night \vas
sung and the story nl the
('hrisinuls tree was read
alternately by paragraph. Mrs.
Ilaggitt conducted a Christmas
(uiz.
The president Nit's. lobos
Slat 'r took charge of business.
1 hr minutes lvere real by the
tic. rct;tr\ 'sll's. .louts I)aer and
;1(11111te11 as read. Thr treasurer
N1rs. Thomas Ilaggilt gave the
financial statement. It'' Is stutecl
rhes the recent y1111t that %vas done
11as hien 'o1(1 and more wrr•e
plained for the new year. A vote
of thanks 1.\ t' extended to Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Cartwright fon'
the use ()Illicit. recreation room to
do the quilting.
The learning apron received a
free \\ ill oIlering and the roll call
e as answered by a Bible verse
from the Book of Revelations.
Lunch was served by the hostess.
Mrs. Haggitt assisted by Mrs.
Donald ('a'tw right.
Christmas dinner held
f i lttcd t11•Lor;tlrtt Christmas
tree and ;Ittrakti',. tahlc
;u'rangenlents masse the Sunday
School room of 1\110.5 United
Church a pretty setting for the
annual Christmas dinner of Knox
Church United Church Women.
The president Mrs. Ernest
Durnin \velconled all and Rev.
Karl St. .lean pronounced the
Grace.
The new president. Mrs.
Donald Haines was in charge of
the devotions part which opened
by singing several Christmas
carols with Mrs. Thomas
Cunningham at the piano. The
scripture lesson, Matthew 5,
verses 1-9 and Isaiah I1: h and
AV_.4,te..ya.dl�
q� opt ip are qt
prayer.
lr' . Oliver Anderson \\ as
narrator for an inspiring and
heart breaking skit entitled " I he
\4'onian who found Christmas".
The hart of the rich woman was
taken by Mrs. Dorothy Grange
and tilt paper boy by Mrs. Donald
Haines.
A Christmas cake contest was
enjoyed with the winners being
Mrs. Thomas Lawlor and Mrs.
Frances ('lark.
A merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year to all. Special
thanks to those who send in nays
items and reports of their
meetings,
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We have a good supply of red and green grapes, oranges, fresh
cranberries, mandarin oranges, tangerines, peanuts, mixed
nuts, oysters, cheeses, Xmas flowers, Xmas candles, Turkeys,
Hams, Ducks, Roosters, Rock Cornish Gane Hens.
BLYTH MEAT MARKET
Phone 523=4551
Custom killing Tuesday by appointment
1/2's and 1/a's for home freezers - Chick our' prices.
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"Baby Jesus" birthday and presents,
and to celebrate"
JEFFREY HOWSON
"Jesus"birthday and opening presents
and decorating the Christmas tree
and Santa Claus"
�illacJe
Rtaurant
in
Blyth
Invites you to
Enjoy Country Style Meals
In a Relaxed Atmosphere
Daily Specials --- Courteous Service
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday -Saturday 9 a.m.
CLOSED
Christmas
and Boxing Day
.Saturday Special
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PHONE 523-8566
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THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 -9
Grade 3 students
Christmas means...
With Christmas fast
approaching and this being our
Christmas issue, the Blyth
Standard decided to find out what
Christmas meant Ito the younger
people so we talked to the Grade 3
class at the Blyth Public School.,
Here are the answers they gave.
Vicky Shoemaker • "When
Santa Claus comes and you have
celebrations, dinner, and
sometimes you get to open
presents on Christmas Eve."
Colleen Glousher '- "Presents,
dinner."
Douglas Higgins - "Presents,
that's about it."
Rose Ann Machan - "Celebra-
ting Jesus' birthday, and the
presents."
Heather McDonald - "The
Birthday of Jesus."
Julie Ann Young - "Celebra-
ting the baby .Jesus' birthday and
giving gifts to people."
Kevin Scrimgeour - "Joy, and
celebrating and opening
presents."
Selina Hubbard - "Presents,
and the birth of Jesus, and
opening gifts."
Shane Snell - "Presents and
the Baby.lesus."
Julie Howson - "Celebrating
Jesus' birthday and presents."
Dean Lawrie - "Presents and
the Baby; Jesus' birthday."
Trudy Noble - "Baby Jesus'
birthday, and presents, and to
celebrate."
Suzie Campbell - "That Jesus
was born, and that Santa Claus
comes and brings presents."
Shivon Y oungblut - "Baby
Jesus, and Santa Claus, and
presents".
John Leibold "Presents, toys,
and lots of fun."
Nicole Brooks - "I3aby.lesus,
presents, and celebrations"
Lode Ann Appleby • "Getting
together and celebrating and
opening gifts."
David Spading - 'The Lions'
Feast and going away,
celebrating Christmas with the
families and stuff like that. Jesus'
birthday and putting up decora-
tions and giving presents."
Sharon Snell - "Baby Jesus was
born, when the wise men came to
give Baby Jesus presents,
opening gifts, decorating the
Christmas tre' ."
.Jeffrey Howson - Jesus'
birthday and opening presents
and de6orating the Christmas tree
and Santa Claus."
Anita Bos - "It reminds me of
the Bible and the day that Jesus
was born and decorating places,
and parties."
Kent Patterson - "Jesus,
presents Christmas tree and
patios."
Karen Fordn - "Presents, baby
Jesus, Santa Claus."
HEATHER McDONALD
"The birth of Jesus"
Joyous CIIRISTMAS
As the shepherds kept their vigil at night,
our Savior was born. Let us rejoice as we celebrate
His glorious coming. Sincere thanks to all.
From all of us at:
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Out In the country, on top of the hill
south o1 Blyth
Ph: 523.1395
10—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER21, 1977
United Church
receives four new members
LONDESBORO
NEWS
Bureau editor:
MRS. BERT
SH01313ROOK
Communion service was held
on Sunday morning in the Unit ed
Church with 4 members received
by transfer. They were Ken
Armstrong from Stratford. Glenn
McGregor from 13ruceficld and
\1r. and N1rs. Murray Shepherd
from Cheapside and Scotland.
Greeters were Emerson 11 esk
,ld Harry Snell. Ushers were
Susan .lamcison, Traci Nlitchell,
Diose Bromley anti Sharon
Thompson. The service opened
ith carol singing and choir
numbers were "Do you hear what
I hear' and What child is th is'
with Mrs. Allen Shaddick choir
leader and Mrs. Glenn McGregor
organist. Children's time was
'Christmas a joyful time' singing
hymn 'T'was in the moon of
winter time..'. .Junior
congregation teachers were
Karen Durnin, .lune Fothergill
and .lean Kennedy. Rev.
McDonald's message \vas
'Humility Gate'.
Sacrament was served and
asci‘ ting Rev. McDonald were
Clara Riley and Nelson McClure ,
serving bread were Nick Whyte,
Madcly n Sewers, Margaret
Whyte and harry Snell, serving
wine. .Iinl Jamcison. Lorne
Honking. Garnet Wright and
Gordon 5hoh1)rook, The {lowers
on the memorial stand ,were
placed in loving memory of Jack
til edd by his family.
There will he no; service next
Sunday on Christmas cvc at 8
p.In.Therc will he a candle Tight
service with Senior and Junior
choirs as well as a special soloist
taking part.
The W.I. has family night
The \V.1. sponsored a family
night on Decemhr 14th and
included a put luck supper.
Marjorie Duizer was at the piano
and there were 40 present for the
supper.
President Dora Shobbr'ook
welcomed the guests \\ oh a verse
"Christmas is coming—.
Roll call was answered by 17
members ` Mat I want for
Christmas'. Minutes were read
by secretary -treasurer Marjorie
Anderson. It was agreed to
donate $10.00 to plowing match
draws. r\ thank y ou was received
from Gladys Armstrong.
The auditors report given by
Genevieve Allen . Addie
Flunking rcportcd 21 shut•in gifts
ready to deliver and the President
rcportcd bun bakscts and ash
trays had been bought and
teapots were 011 order-.
Nona Pipe rcportcd the Hullett
Twp. history books are on sale at
S5 each and she was thanked for
her work on the books.The next
card party is set for Dec. 30.
The program by children of
members included Stephen
Duizer and his mother • piano
duet "Good King Wenceslas',
trio Stephen, Laurel and Lisa
Duizer 'Secret of Christmas';
John Cartwright recitiation 'A
Christmas wish'; Sally Polard ,
piano solos . Mary Lou Anderson
piano solo 'Santa Claus is corning
to town': duet by Mary Lou and
.cane 'What Child is this i'; John
Lawson sang 'Let there be peace
on earth' accompanying himself
on guitar followed by Christmas
carols 11(1 by Marjorie Duizer with
Genevieve Allen at piano,
Winners were Ladies high -
.lune Fothergill; low • Margaret
Taylor; Ione hands- Helen
Lawson; amen - High • Dora
Shohbrook; (playing as a elan)
low • Bert Shohbrook; lone hands
- Lloyd Pipe. The children played
crckinole. There were candies for
all children.
Personals
Mr. .lint McEw•ing returned
honieon Saturday from Seaforth
Hospital \where he was admitted
Sunday Decembc 11 having
surgery on Monday. Mrs. John
Burr returned home on Thursday
December 1 5 having spent past t)
weeks patient in Clinton Public
Hospital.
Mars. Pearl Hamilton rtturncd
to her home on Thur slay night
having spent I' 1 weeks with her
daughter Mr. and Mr. Murray
Lyon) has been under doctor's
care with shingles.
Mr..lim Scott Sr, .was a patient
in Clinton Public Hospital last
week.
Mr. Airic Duizer was admitted
to Victoria Hospital London on
Sunday, December 11 alt h aving
surgery on 13th.
Glad to report, Miss Edythe
Beacom was to Stratford Hospital
on Wednesday had cast removed
from her ankle . Baby Kent
Shillinglaw was admitted to
London War Memorial Children's
Hospital on Wednesday, Dec.
1.lth returning to Seaforth
Hospital on Saturday.
Achievement Dav for •1-11 Clubs
featuring fruits for Auburn, Blyth
and Londesboro was held in Blyth
on Saturday, .loan Mason of 4.11
.1('1uh Londesboro won County
I lonours.
A full house attended and
enjoyed the Christmas Concert on
Thursday night at Mullett Central
School.
The family of Mr. and Mrs.
Allen Shaddick were all home on
Saturday. ('pI. and Mrs, Richard
Shaddick, !Lullaby, B.(.'„ Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Shaddick, Scott
and 'fold,
Mrs. .Teff
Miss Lloy
and sister
Londesboro. Mr. and
Shaddick Waterloo,
Shaddick. Kitchener
Miss Ruth Shaddick,
Rev. Mr, McDonald attended
the Diamond
Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Les
Earl, At \wood on Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. Lester Allen,
Watford and their daughter
Sandra of Kingston visited on
Sunday with his brother Mr. and
Mrs. Tons Allen, Colleen an(I
.John Scruton, Clinton, spent
weekend with their grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer held
Christmas 011 Sunday for her
family, Grandmother Mrs.
Charlotte 13e11, Blyth, parents Mr.
and Mrs. Lorne flunking,
Londesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Art
Ilunking, Todd and 'Para,
Centralia, Murray Flunking and
Cathy Colclough, Stratford.
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valleys ring with
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THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 -11
Christmas concert held at Waton
The hall was decorated with the
Christmas Symbols when a large
crowd turned out for the
Community Concert on
Wednesday evening, December
II, sponosrcd by the Walton
Women's Institute.
The chairman for the evening
was Neil McGavin, Mrs. Ray
11uether played a prelude of
Christmas music as the people
were arriving. Mrs. Nel McGavin
Walton personals
Mr. and Mrs. WAyne Baker of
Australia arrived home a week
ago Sunday for a month and Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Raven and baby
John of Edmonton arrived on
\Vednesday for a holiday with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Bewley and other relatives
in the district.
Mrs. .lean Miller has been
transferred from Seaforth
Hospital to the Kilbarchan
Nursing Home in Seaforth.
The Corner Restaurant has
been closed until the middle
of January when the owners Mr.
and Mrs. C. Jones anu family arc
taking a holiday in Florida, they
left Friday to meet with friends in
Chatham who are accompanying
them.
John Leaning of Elliott Lake
will spend the Christmas holiday
season at the home of his father,
W..1. Leeming, .lane Leeming of
Toronto ararived home on Sunday
for over the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Webster of
VArna held a Pre -Christ nas
dinner on Sunday . Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Shortrecd, London; Miss Emma
Shortrecd, Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Shurtrcccl, Mrs, .lien
Shortrced; Mr. Wilfred
Shorurcd, Margaret Shortrecd;
Mr. and h1rs. Ken (.lade) Robbie
and Kendra, all of Walton area.
Mrs. .lean Broadfoot received
word that Mrs. Wm.
Fa►•cluha•son's mother, Mrs. W.
Glutenberger of London had
passed :may the funeral was
Mondav in Kitchener.
We are glad to hear Jack
Gordon came home from the
Victoria Hospital. London on
or. wish is that
you be blessed
with the sweet
peace of the
Christmas Story.
Warm thanks.
Lloyd and Jean
Tasker
Monday, where he had been a
patient there and in Wingham for
several weeks.
Rev• Ed. Baker received word
his brother in the west had been
killed in a car accident. He flew to
Edmonton Monday morning,to
attend the funeral near there on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riley of
Goderich were supper guests
Thursday evening with Mr. and
mrs. Alvin McDonald.
Babies baptized on Sunday
morning at the regular service at
Duff's United Church were
Pauline Angela, daughter of Dave
and Carol Collins; Christopher
John, son of .lohna chi Lynn
Davies and John Daniel Harcourt,
son of Dan and Brenda Raven.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warwick
and Michael of near Montreal
spent a few days at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken
McDonald. 1)r. Neil McDonald of
Chatham also was at home on the
weekend.
Sincere Seasons Greetings to
all, have a happy holiday.
WALTON
NEWS
Bureau editor:
MRS. ALLAN McCALL
assisted at the piano with the
songs.
The first number on the
program was a Dance to Buttons
.11' Bows, by the little girls, taking
part were: Kim Fritz, Sherri
Hoegy; Nancy Godkin; Tracey
Bennett; Gayle Smith; Heather
McGavin, Pam Nolan and Donna
Godkin. Stephen Burke,
Wingham pleased the audience
with several occordion selections
during the evening.
A skit " No Sale" was given by,
Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell and Mrs.
Margaret Craig.
This was followed by a
Christmas Puppet Show by Mrs.
Ken Miller and Donna Miller of
Seaforth which pleased the many
children that were in attendance.
Mrs. Ruth Axmann, daughter
Linda and Carol and Mrs. Marion
Godkin, clang hters, Dianne and
Donna sang "Sisters" and
"White Christmas" "Father's
Quiet Evening" a short play was
given by Mrs. Annie Reid; Mrs.
Ann Ryan; Mrs. Lin Stealer;
Chrissie Achilles; Michael Ryan;
Greg Humphries and Danny
Achilles.
Grams Craig led Christmas
sing -song, accompanied by his
guitar, children were seated on
the platform with him and the
audience joined in.
A skit "When is the Train
due''? was acted by Bill and
Valerie Shortreed and Mrs. Berva
Watson.
The program rune 10 a close
With lots of excitement \Oren the
Walton Wonder Women danced
to 'Five Foot Two'. Those taking
part were: Simply Don Nolan;
Dashing DAve Collins; Elegant
Emerson Mitchell; .lolly Jerry
Ryan; Classy Casey .tones; Merry
Mack Sholdice and Kutie Rye,
Ken McDonald.
Marjory Humphries , Institute
president, spoke a few words,
thanking anyone who had helped
Peace... Joy
May the many blessings of
Christmas dwell with us ... always.
We would like to thank our customers for their
patronage.
Paul Kerrigan
Brad Kennedy
Mary Cote
Bill Steenstra
Neil Josling
P,AULNerrlgao Fuels
Clinton 482-9653
in any way to make this concert I Nosed Reinder, then Santa Claus
such a success. She led in the arrived and the children were
singing of Rudolph the Ned given a treat on their way out.
As the Wise Men
followed the Star and
found the Babe in
Bethlehem, so may you
find the true meaning of
Christmas and be
blessed with its
message.
Sincere thanks to you all.
Mitchell's Family
Market
Elwood, Audrey, Traci, Mark, Diane
de Weerd
Audrey Moffat David Lear
Our Yultide greeting
To you this year,
Brings every good wish
orjoy and d c ood cheer!
good
4;;
A MERRYA
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
TO ALL.
Gene & Nan Gore
Blyth
12—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Belgrave WI learns German customs
Mrs. Clarence Hanna was
appointed to the East Wa wanosh
Community ('entre tio,ud.
The month oI' May was named
to plan the birthday party at
L orrespun(Icnt
Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse
The Christmas meeting of the
Belgrave Women's Institute was
held December 11 at 2 p.m. in the
Women's Institute Hall. The
president Mrs. Leonard .lances
welcomed everyone. Guest
speaker, Mr. Henry Otto, R. R. #5
\Vinghant, told of Christmas
customs and traditions in his
native country, Germany.
Convenors of the program,
Mrs.L(nyrence Taylor introduced
Mr. Otto. Mrs. Walter Scott
thanked on behalf of the
members.
Carol singing and a Christmas
poem was enjoyed by 13 members
and a visitors. An invitation was
extended from the Maitland
Branch to attend their Christmas
meeting.
The 4-11 leaders trainjng school
for the Club "focus on Living"
will be held in Winghant, January
2h and 27, 1978.
A donation was made to the
War Memorial Children's
Hospital of Western Ontario.
A Christmas gift was sent to
our War Veteran 'Phomas
Forsythe at Westminster I lospit al
London.
Board of Education
Football s tays in schools
The Huron County Board of
Education ignored a request from
the Ontario Chiropractic
Association to phase out high
school contact football and
replace it with nuts -contact
football or some other potentially
less dangerous sport. The board
chose to file a letter from the
chiropractic association at its
Monday meeting despite the
protests of Goderich trustcc
Dorothy Wallace.
Ms. Wallace told the hoard
that she didn't think the matter
should he dismissed ".lust like
that". She said the Huard had to
make Its decision considering the
physical hazards of a teenager
playing body contact sports
adding that she (didn't think the
matter should be "Tossed in the
trash basket'.
Board chairman Herb
Turkhcim asked Wallace if she
though football was any rougher
than hockey, a sport almost every
youngster plays (luring childhood
and usually with his parents'
support.
"1 don't think you can stop
young people from playing at
sports," said Mr. Turkhcim. "If
the board barred it in the schools
it would just start up on its own in
parks and empty lots."
Clinton trustcc Dorothy
Williams supported the
chairman's theory pointing out
that at least in the high school
prograncs t he athletes were
low
provided with protective
equipment which lessened the
chance of injury. Shc said that if
youngsters were going to play
football she felt it was better they
play in a high school program
rather than out of one.
Mr. Wallace pointed out that if
youngsters played hockey they
did so with parent's approval and
that hockey programs were not
offered by schools and that the
schools were not responsible for
injuries to students playing
hockey after school hours.
ttilr. Turkhcim pointed out that
the only difference between
hockey and foot hall was that
schools did not sponsor hockey
programs. He said the body
contact is the sante.
Winghant trustcc J.P. Alex-
ander told the board that high
school football programs were
offered to students wanting to
play the sport. He said football
was not mandatory and that if a
student's parents didn't want hint
to play the game they could stop
hint from doing so.
"Girls are wanting to get in
football programs now," said
Brussels trustee D. McDonald.
Separate school trustcc Eugene
Frayne, the trustee responsible
for the auction to file the letter,
said he felt the board didn't have
enough information to comply
with the request of the chiroprac-
tic association. He said if the
association backed up the request
with facts and figurs regarding an
alarming mother of serious
injuries the board would have to
take a second look at the subject.
The resolution from the
association reconuncnded the
phasing out of high school
football because of a potential
danger to adolescents. The letter
said adolescent bodies are nut
sufficiently developed to be safe
from spinal and neck injuries as a
result of heavy body contact in
football.
Superintendent of education
.lint Coulter said he had kept a list
of injuires to students at school
and during the last three years
and that he has n ut had a football
injury reported to hint. He silt('
children have broken arras falba.
of swings hitt he has not beet
made aware of serious foothal
injuries. He added that it wilt
possible any injuries received it
the game may not have beet
reported to him.
reekva
l)oddews gkeeett9
Mixing a festive dish for our
patrons. We're blending Love and
Happiness, adding a dash of Joy,
sprinkling with Cheer and serving
for your holiday pleasure!
Grandview Lunch
Bob and Fran McClinchey
Brussels Nursing Honu.
Lunch was served by
commit tee of Mrs. Sti wart
Procter, Mrs. Herb Wheeler and
Mrs. Ross Biggins.
the
Londesboro Berean Unit
holds pot luck supper
The Berean Unit Christmas
meeting was held on December
13th hegining with a pot luck
dinner with 1(1 members and Rcv.
McDonald present. Following
dinner President Hattie Wood
conducted worship , openine. with
Christmas Scripture and
meditation on the scripture. Mr.
McDonald presented the
Christmas message. Mrs. Wood
closed nutting with a Christmas
thought.
MEY CIISTMAS
Santa's corning down the slopes with
holiday greetings ... direct
from us to all of you. Have a merry
Christmas!. .. to all, thanks.
Brook's Construction
Mac, Brenda, Brent & Nicole
Happy New Year!
ON CHRISTMAS DAY
all bells on earth will
ring sounding a message
of love and joy to people
everywhere.
George Redford
Construction Ltd.
Blyth
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Knox UC collects money for foster child
BELGRAVE
NEWS
Bureau editor:
NIRS.
SfON1:11OUS1
\\'bite (lift
Sunday was
observed in Knox United Church,
Be'grave, on Sunday.
George Procter, Super-
intendent of the school, gave the
call lit worship. :Alison Roberts,
organist, presided.
Scripture lessons were read by
:\\\thea ('ouhes. Julie (;nay an(I
Katharine Procter relating to:
humbling \ourself as a child in
order to heconte great, Jesus and
the children and the \fisc Mctt
\\ lilt their ,!Ills.
The envclops• contributions are
sem to maintain the school's
adopted foster child 1 \Vayan
Sint:l of Bali Induncsia \vim is now
eight years old and in tirade three
at school. Ile has been the
adopted sort for three year's. The
annual cost is S228. for his
support. The envelopes \veer
collected in two small \vhite
baskets by (;ary N'IcArter and
Bruce 11tH;ins.
The Junior ('holt composed of
members of the Sunday School
rendered a pleasing anthem,
.'(live Me Oil in Nly Lamp,,,
accompanie(I by Alison Roberts
un her guitar.
.1. he first story was given by
P,lrs. Ross Anderson who told of
the hardships endured in the
1850's by the English children
who \vire forced to labour its
mines or cotton mills. Adverse
con(Iitiuns caused children to
steal food and hide in boxes or
barrels for shelter until a Rev.
lhontas Stevenson appalled by
the Filth/beatings and death of
children, began "The Children's
Home" which housed and cared
for needy boys.
A second story related by Mrs.
John McIntosh "Let the Children
('once" described a hence in
southern Alberta which adopts
children from Cambodia,
Cuulunchia and India. 'There are
27 in the fancily to date.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightntan
held ('hristmas for their families
in Knox United Church basement
on Saturday with the following 37
members present: Mr. and Mrs.
\Vitt. Montgomery and fancily,
Guelph: N1r. and Mrs. Bruce
Iiantilton and fancily of Luckno\w;
N1r. and Mrs. Fred Moore and
family of Winghan); Mr. anti Mrs.
Ross \1'Iglttttiatt and family of
Fergus; !sir. and Mrs. Donald
Metcalfe and fancily of 1fanuytr:
N1r. and Nirs, \Vaync Nicol and
family of Brampton; and N1r. an(I
NIrs. Gordon Chapman :toil Lisa
of \Veston.
The members of
United IIi.(' );roup
commended for haying con-
structed a "Nativity Scene.' of
plywood \yhi(h has britt placed
near the church entrance.
This beautiful work of art adds
much H) the ('hristrtcas
lin• worship.
N1r, Hert ('oultes is
spending the Irtcr months in act
apartment in Listu\\el,
N1r. Sherwood Taylor of (;alt
spent last Thursday with Mr. and
Mrs.(;temi ('oattes and;tended
the East Wawannsh Public School
Christmas Concert.
\Ve are sorry to hear that Little
Timmy ('oultes has been a patient
in the \Vinghant and District
Hospital.
Mrs. John Evans nI' Sarnia
visited on Sun(anv lyith Miss Nora
Van Camp \whn Is a patient in the
\Vinghanc and 1)istrict Hospital.
We are sorry to hear that
Lawrence Taylor has had to
return to University Hospital,
London.
Edgar relatives held their
Christmas dinner and also a 90th
birthday party in honour of their
uncle, Alvin Orvis oI' Wittgham,
in the Women's Institute Ball in
13clgrave on Saturday. Thirty-
nine members were present from
Pctrolia, 13rigdcn, Kitchener,
'1'ccswatcr, Godcrich, 13lyth,
Wingham and Belgrave.
Thirty-one relatives gathered at
the Women's Institute Hall on
Sunday where Mr, and Mrs.
Clarence Hanna entertained their
fantilics at a Christmas party.
'l'hcy were present front London,
Kitchener, Hanover and
Belgrave.
The Christmas meeting of the
Afternoon Unit of the Belgrave
United Church Wooten was held
on December 12 in the church
basement. The Call to Worship
was given followed by prayer by
Mrs. Ross Higgins and scripture
reading by Mrs, Stewart Procter.
"O Cone All Ye Faithful" was
he Knox
arc to be
'''1 1r(i/,, gggri; c,! it
e"atp peace
have they that love. Trumpeting
our wishes that all the
seasons of your life will be
filled with peace and love.
We appreciate your faith in us.
04 CRAWFORD
0/Ingham MOTORS 35' 382
sunt followed by meditation Icy
Mrs. Stewart Procter. After the
singing of "While Shepherds
\Vatched l heir Hocks by Night"
there \was a reading on
"I)edic:,tion" and the singing of
"Silent Nipht. 1lol\ Nit;ht",
Nit' Waller Scott react a poem
he i It'hted Candle" by Edna
.Iattlucs ;uttl then told the story.
"So Nitwit' a thing" \yhich \Vas
the story of a little ho y in Ottattia
(luring depression times and him
his fancily spent Christmas. Mrs.
I;tnisa ('oultes then Kaye a short
reading "A\ Christmas Thought...
ees-t
Wishes I
for
rinm� i
%
wishes
to all . .
With dteeiy
thanks.
BLYTH
BEAUTY BAR
Ann Hollinger
The officers for the coming year
are: Leader -Mrs. Lanka ('oultcs;
Secretary -Mr,. .tanisa ('oultes;
Treasurer -N1 Lawrence 1 a\1or;
i'rograncnme Con \clors•NIrs.
Leslie Bolt, Mrs. Fall Anderson
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and Mrs. \'Yalu\• Scott.
Mrs. ( uultes gave the closing
worship telling hn\y Phillip
Brooks ‘vas inspired to write the
Itynnt "0 Little Town of
Bethlehem".
dP
CRRIST
On this Yuletide,
we wish for you and
yours an abundance
of Christmas cheer,
topped off with an
extra helping of peace
and love. Thanks, all.
Hamm's Garage
and
Hamm's Car Sales
Blyth
CeJM
May we take
this time to send
you all our
brightest greetings
for the Yuletide
season, and
our sincere
thanks for your
kind support.
Huron Tractor Ltd.
Blyth Exeter
Earl Long
Don Jewel
Phil Massey
Paul Van Oss
Bill Shaddick
14—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
B of E
looks at languages
l he Huron County Board of
Education wants to take a second
hvk at implications involved in
cancelling language programs in
two of its secondary schools. The
hoard looked at two recommen-
dations for cancellations at its
Monday meeting, one to
eliminate German classes at
Seaforth District High School.
and one to cancel Lain classes in
Central Huron Secondary School
in Clinton.
(;odet•ich trustee Dorothy
Wallace said she felt the board
had to examine the whole
questions of education priorities
before making a "snap decision
based on live minutes
discussion'. Mrs. Wallace added
that due to declining enrollment
in secondary v schools the hoard
may he forced to rut hack
programs and cancellation of
subject instruction now may have
an affect on decisions the board
has to stake in the future.
Ms. Wallace said the matter
should be turned over to the
education committee for investi-
gation. She said the committee
should look at similar programs
offered in other county secondary
schools and should consider the
number of student involved. She
added that the hoard had to
consider the minimum number of
student it could offer the course to
and consider students that really
want to learn languages.
"I'm sorry it vas lett so lat
before it was brought to the
board... she said.
The requests were made with a
rcnlittdcr to the hoard that it had
to deal with the matter quickly
Santa Claus
attends Seaforth
KofC meeting at
St. Columban
I he ( hristmas meeting oa
the 1 .ttht'I' 'tll'plll'lt Ecker
Knights of ( niunlhus. of
Seaforth and I)istrict ttas held
llmtrsdat t\onin,g in !heir council
twins at St. Columban.
\stone the eighty five
nit ith rs and their \\I\ es presl•nl
wLrl ,ucsts Irons rather Nagle
council. (ioticrirh acid )\ileo.
( nnci1. St \lord at, \\ ll a,
S.tnt,t ( haus w Ito made it trout til
North Polc and ph. seined gifts to'
the ladies.
Preceding the so. Sal and chance
the regular meeting took place
and tt as chaired by Grand
Knight. Pilip Durand, w'ho
extended at welcome and Season'
Greetings to the members and
guests. District Deputy. I'm
Osborn and District \Vat'dcn.
Gacten Jacques, both of Godcrich
council.
The nuln:hly drat. s were held
with the dour prize going to Bro.
Flzer Masse, Zurich: Lecturer's
draws to Bros. Mozart Gclinas
and Stun Ryan: Share the Wealth
„..u." on by Ian \Veber. Stratford.
which amounted to S31 8.00
In addition to the regular draws
by the council, Bro. Vic Walden. 1
Goclerich, Faithful Navigator of
the Dean Egan Assembly, Fourth
Degree Knights of Seal•orth and
District. assisted by Bro. Al
Grant. Stratford, past grand
Knight. who was chairman, made
the following draws. First: Dave
Nicholl. Stratford: 2nd, Mrs. M.
Hal lahan. Bluth: 3rd, John
Meagher. Stratford and 4th;
Joseph N.C'lark, Winghant.
Music for the dance was
supplied by Bro. Mozart Gelinas
and his hand from 'Zurich. t\
turkey and haul lunch with all the
Christmas trimmings was served
at the close of the evening.
since school calendars and option
sheets tot students were in the
process of preparation for distri-
bution in .1anuary of 1978. The
sheets :nee given to the stutlent for
completion to allow the hoard to
determine the number of students
wanting to enroll in a program the
following year to permit the hoard
to make staff adjustments in the
schools.
The German program offered
at
Seaforth involves 17 students
in two classes. The language is
taught to students in senior
grades and has faced declining
enrollment since 1974.75.
The Latin program in Clinton
has not faced declining enroll-
ment hitt a request tt•onl the head
of the language department at the
school suggested that the
!migrant was 11ot involving a
sufficient number of students.
Marlene Gowanlock, head of
the language department, said itt
a letter to G. 0. Phillips, principal
of CRSS that three teaching
periods are being used for 39
students taking Latin. She said
the situation dill not seem to he a
wise use of teaching potential.
IVIS. Gow'atlock said
people consider Latin to he
valuable discipline hcrause
provides a basis for proper use
English vocabulary and grammar
but site added that a
nt;uty
a
it
of
well -
organized modern English
program could achieve the same
goal .
In 1974-75, the three senior
grades at C'HSS were taught Latin
in two classes involving 29
students. That number rose to 34
in 1975.76 and one more class was
added. In 197h-77, 41 students
took Latin and this year 39 are
studying the subject.
Ms. Wallace said she was
puzzled that a teacher would
recommend her course he
dropped and wondered what the
board would replace it with. She
added that when one considers
that schools in other areas are
introducing Latin as a means of
upgrading English programs, it
was a wonder to her hors' a
teacher could stake a statement
like at.
Thethnta1tct' was turned
over to
the education committee for its
December 19 meeting.
Helping you to
greetings for a holiday well
seasoned with every bright wish.
Thanks for sharing our table.
Country Kitchen
Brad and Jean Kennedy
i`.'°�. be
t/i •
your gift
at
hristmas.
PEACE.
Bill's Electric_
Bill and June
Hu!Iett Masonic member
gets 50 year pin
Bros. Robt. Thompson and Harry
Tchbutt presented the pin to him
on Wednesday evening.
\Vhctt Rt. \Vor. Bro. .line
Neilatts . who was 10 have been
presented tt ith his 50 vrar pin at
Mullett Masonic Lodge No. :t
oats unahlc to attend. Itt. \Vor.
tiro. Claire \'incept. Vey Wor.
Tiro. Bert Sltohhrouk and Wor.
toodi
Ib°Btllo
NOTICE
As a result of the better than expected
operations of Ontario Hydro in 1977, Blyth
Hydro Electric Commission will be
receiving an anti inflation discount of 5.7%
on bulk power purchased from Ontario Hydro
during 1978.
It will, therefore, be possible for us to defer
a proposed retail rate increase from January
1, 1978 to December 31, 1978.
It is not expected that any such "windfall"
will occur in 1978, and therefore it is
anticipated that the increase in electrical
ratestfor 1979 will be considerably higher.
BLYTH HYDRO
ELECTRIC COMMISSION
MEAAY; MEAAY
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May everyone
around your tree
share the sparkling
gaiety and bounty
of this bright
holiday! 'l'o our
greetings and thanks.
Blyth Printing
Doug, Lorna, Kenny &
Jane Whitmore
erver9
merry
hristmas
May happiness
always dwell with
you. From our
house to your
house ... thanks.
Fred Lawrence Electric
Fred and Laura
Auditor's report hard on
Violence Commission
By Murray Gaunt
The report of Ontario's
tabled this
Provincial Auditor,
\vicek in the Legislature, is a tale
of high spending royal commis-
sions, disappearing face cloths,
stolen souvenirs, and a white
elephant hospital.
The report was especially hard
on the spending of the Royal
Commission on Violence in the
Communications Industry, which
cost $2.2 million during its Iwo
years of research. The
Commission spent $102,885 on
travel between May 1975 and
.lune 1977, when it presented its
report.
Judy LaMarsh, the chairman of
the COM mitis ion, was paid
59.1,000 in total, or $250 per day.
The Government purchased the
former Kirkland Lake Hospital,
since it was replaced by a new
building, The.old hospital cost the
Ministry of Government Services
591)0,000 to buy early in 197.1, and
it has been trying to find 0 use for
It ever since.
The use of radar warning
devices has been prohibited in
Ontario. People convicted under
the changes to the Highway
Traffic Act may he fined between
$50 and $50(1.
The Liquor Control I3oard (I'
Ontario has approved shorter
Choose tasty parsnips
Look for
Ontario parsnips and choose ones
that are firm, straight, smooth,
and free from blemishes. For
sweeter tasting parsnips, chosoc
choose the larger ones. parsnips
keep well at refrigerator tempera-
• lures and can he stored in the
vegetable crisper for up to four
weeks.
Use parsnips often while
they're available and discover
how well the sweet , nutty flavor
goes with roast pork, beef, spare
ribs, or poultry. and how well
they combine in your fayorit e
Beget(I)Ie casserole or meat stew.
Parsnips require little
preparation before cooking.
Simply trim the stem and root
enols, then peel. Leave small
parsnips whole and cut lar gc
ones into thin slices. A variety of
cooking methods including
baking, boiling, stir -frying,
pressure cooking or steaming
may he used to cook this versatile
vegetable. Once cooked, parsnips
may he topped with grated cheese
and buttered crumbs, or 0 cream
sauce. Try them with a seasoned
butter flavored with lemon,
parsly, onion or chives, dill,
tarragon, ginger, or cinnamon.
Remembrance, like a glowing
candle, shines brightest at
Christmas. We are thinking of
you dear friends, and wishing
you every happiness.
Don & Lenore Scrimgeour
and Staff
Blyth Meat Market
opening hours for some of its
stores,nteaning the loss of about
200 temporary and part time jobs
and a saving of $500,000.
Larry Grossman, Minister of
Consumer and Com mcrcial
Relations, confirmed in the
Legislature that the new hours
would start in January.
A total of 97 stores, most of
them in small Ontario
communities, will be open only
five days a week.
The Municipal Elections Act
has received third reading. and
under its provisions the term for
municipal officials remains at two
years. 'there had been
considerable discussion in favour
of 0 three-year term.
The Legislature prorogued this
week as it completed the post-
election session. The word around
Queen's Park is that the Premier
will start 0 new session around
February 1tith. Accordingly, this
will he my last report for this
year. I wish everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Nappy and
Prosperous New Year.
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —15
May your roads be clear
Your fortunes wide,
And those you love
Be at your side.
Jim & Thelma Wilson
Hoping your Christmas will be merry
Your holidays bright and gay,
And all the good old fashioned joys
Cross your hearth and stay.
Heartfelt thanks for your valued patronage
Harv, Deanna and staff
at
Snell's Grocery
16—THE BLYTH STANDARD , DECEMBER 21, 1977
A GRAND PRIZE — Grand prize winner of the Blyth Board of Trade money draw
last Saturday was Mrs. John Weirsma, of R.R. 1, Blyth. She and her daughter were
on hand Saturday to claim the prize within the hour and claimed $100. Final draw
will be held Saturday, December 24 at 3:30 in Memorial Hall. Top prize will be
$100. to be doubled if claimed within the hour of the draw.
(Staff Photo)
Agriculture to be covered
at OAC conference
Nine programs covering a
variety of agricultural topics viii
be featured at the Ontario
Agricultural College (OAC )Agri-
cultural Conference January 3, 4
and 5 at the University of Guelph.
The Conference, called 'If It
Concerns '\gy'iculturc It Concerns
All of Us', is sponsored jointly by
OAC and the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food.
W.S.Young, coordinator of
agricultural extension at OAC,
says thousands of people
including producers, consumers,
and agribusiness representa-
tives are expected to attend.
Programs on the first day of the
Conference. J anuary 3, include
Machinery on the Farm,
OPP Reports
During the week of December
5-11, OPP at Wingham
Detachment conducted twenty
five investigations.
Seven charges were laid under
the Highway T raffle Act with
twenty warnings issued.
One charge was laid under the
Liquor Licence Act.
One charge was laid under the
Criminal Code.
During the week, there were
six motor vehicle colli.'ions.vhich
caused an estimated $6275.00 in
property damage and injuries to
five persons.
On Wednesday, December 7,
Garry C. Double of RR 4,
Wingham, received injuries as a
result of a single car collision on
High'pvay 86, west of Huron Road
12, 'furnberry 'Township when his
vehicle went off the North edge of
the roadway into the North Ditch
and struck a fence ownFd by
Alexander Corrigan.
Trimming Corn Production Costs,
ands\Iternate Cash Crops for
Central Ontario. The Poultry
Industry School will be held
January 3 at the ARbrn'etn
Centre.
Farm Business Arrangements.
and Making Money from Milk
arc the topics scheduled for
January 4. The Ontario Food
Processors' Fieldnlen's
Conference will begin January 4
at the Arboretum Centre.,
Programs scheduled for
January 5, the final day of the
Conference, include Aids to
Efficient Beef Production, and
Erosion - One of Ontario's
Agricultural Challenges.
There is no registration fee fur
the Conference. However, there
is a $2 charge for the Ontario
kW Processors' Ficldnlen's
Conference. All program sessions,
unless otherwise noted, will be
held at the University Centre.
For more information contact
Dr. W.S.Young,
cultural College,
Guelph, Guelph,
Ontario Agri -
University of
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Santa's coming down the slopes with
holiday greetings ... direct
from us to all of you. Have a merry
Christmas! .. to all, thanks.
Brook's Construction
Mac, Brenda, Brent & Nicole
Happy. New Year!
Centralia College
Courses offered
Since 1068, more than 1(100
individual farmers have attended
short courses at Centralia College
of Agricultural Technology,
according to Doug Jamieson,
short course coordinator al the
College.
Again this winter, short
courses will be offered on a
variety of topics of inters' to the
agricultural community. Over the
last ten years total short course
enrolment is close to 2100 with
many farmers taking in more than
one course each year.
The courses are designed to
provide an opportunity for the
exchange of practical information
between agricultural specialists
and farmers. Many fanners view
the courses as "Professional
Development Days" where they
can update their production and
management skills.
Keep these dates in mind: Soy
Herd Management, Wednesday.
January 11th; Feeder Pig
Management, Thursday.
aunlau'y 12th; Stauulby Generators
for the Farm. Tuesday, January
17; Beet' Cow -Calf 11 er.d
Management, 'Thursday, January
Ic); Beef Feedlot Management,
Tuesday, January 24; Stretching
the Farm Energy Dollar,
Wednesday, January 25; Farm
Income 'fax, Thursday, January
26; Financial Assistance for the
Young Farmer, Tuesday,
February 7; Justifying Capital
Expenditures, Wednesday,
February 8; Soil Erosion Control,
Thursday, February c); Dairy
Herd d Management , \Vcclnesday.
March 8; Pleasure Iorrse ('are
and Management, A series of
four evening sessions to he held
in March.
(.'nurse fees are $4.00 per
person per clay. Lunch \\ill be
available in the College ('afeteria.
For further information, or to
enroll, contact your county
agricultural extension office or
('ent•alia C'ollcgc, Huron Park,
Ontario (228-(th) I).
Merry Christmas
and happiness in
the coming year.
Thank you.
Tom and Cheryl
Cronin
?CHRISTMAS RECIPE
1 cup of cheer
1 teaspoon happiness
1 cup good health
Combine ingredients for
a joyous holiday!
Triple K Restaurant
Keith, Kay, Ken
and staff
THE BLYTH STANDARD,
DECEMBER 1977
County administrators' salaries
. By Shirley Keller
Huron County's department
heads have been granted salary
increases for 1978 which range
anywhere from 7.5 per cent to
14.4 per cent. The increases were
approved at the October session
of county council without any
question, county administrator,
13111 Manly said this week.
For the first time ever, the
department heads negotiated
their salary adjustments as other
county employees. Negotiators
for the department heads were
deputy clerk -treasurer Bill
Alcock; planning director Gary
Davidson; and social services
administrator John McKinnon.
}hey met with a special
committee chaired by Warden
Doug McNeil and comprising the
members of the executive
committee and the chairmen of all
According to the printed report
of the special committee, decision
was reached to allow each
department head an increase in
salary of $75 every two weeks or
$1,950 per annum.
"This increase represents an
average increase of 3.8 per cent
for this group of employees, the
special committee report stated.
The following salaries were
approved by council: clerk
treasurer adntinistrastor 13ill
Hanly, $27,820 representing a 7.5
per cent increase; deptuy clerk -
treasurer 13ill Alcock, $24,310 or
8.7 per cent; development officer
Spates Cummings, $17,836 of
12.2 per cent; planning director
Gary Da vidson, $25,012 or 8.4
per cent; social services
administrator John McKinnon,
518,434 or 11.8 per cent; museum
curator Ray Scotchmer, $15,470
or 14.4 per cent; county librarian
Bill Partridge, 519,006 or 11.4 per
cent; and Huronview adminis-
trator Chester Archibald, $21,242
or 10.1 per cent,
In a telephone interview this
week with Mr. Manly, the
administrator said the increases
were within the Anti -Inflation
guidelines "as printed"..
"This is what the guidelines
say", he said. "The overall
increase of the group is 3.8 per
cent. No one has received more
than $2,400."
Mr. Hanly adniittecf the
increases were made possible
since a new medical officer of
health and a new engineer had
cent. The increases are, however,
subject to scrutiny by the A1B and
it is still not known whether or not
they will be allowed.
By way of explanation, Mr.
Hardy saki that in 1975, county
council had approved similar
increases for the county
department heads for 1976, but
the increases were rolled back by
the A113 because they didn't meet
with the criteria set down in the
guidelines. This ear, he
maintained, the increases do fit
the terms of the guidelines.
Mr. Hanly expressed some
surprise that county' council
members did not question the
matter fully at the October
session when the special
been hired earlier in 1977 at committee report was presented.
considerably less money than hadit passed in about three minutes,
been paid to the former !he said..
employees, Dr. Frank Mills and Reporters at the October
Jint Britncll.
When he left the county's
employ', Dr. Mills was being paid
$37,024 per annum. Dr. Brian
Lynch, the new MDH was hired at
$32,000 and when he has
completed his public health
course in Toronto later this year,
he will be raised to 536,000 per
annum.
Jim Britnell, the former county
engineer, was receiving $32,578
per annum when he resigned. His
successor Bob Dempsey, was
hired at $25,000 and will receive
an increase of $1,500 on January
I, 1978.
Mr. Hanly agreed that in
effect, the money saved on the
salaries for the MOH and the
County engineer was divided
among the department heads,
holding the o verall increase to
the county taxpayers at 3.,8 per
The Yule log
The Persians gave the
Yule log its name. It was
the custom in Persia to cut
down a tree and cut a sec-
tion from its trunk. The
section was round, and
marked off into four seg-
ments representing the four
Seasons of the year.
This "calendar" was turn-
ed like a wheel and was
called a Yole. The log from
which it was cut was
known as the Yole log,
With every season, the
wheel was turned and a
great fire kindled. The Yole
log was placed in this fire,
as the people prayed for
good fortune during the
coming season.
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May Peace, Health and l �'
Happiness be yours this
Christmas Season and
throughout the year....Our
sincere thanks to all.
vozign
ED and MARG BROOKS
Blyth
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session of county council were
"out" when the report was
presented, said Mr, Hanly. The
report was not in the reporters'
folders as is the general case and
Mr. Hanly could offer no reason
for the omission.
"1 was surprised when there
was nothing in the papers about
the increases," he said . "If the
report wasn't in the folders on the
SNELL'S
FOOD
MARKET
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press table, that's probably why
the story was missed."
Mr. Hanly said the report was
not intentionally left out of the
press folders and added it should
have been included with all the
rest.
Also in the report, was a
recommendation for a salary
increase for council members
which was approved. The per
diem rate for committee and
session pay was increased four
per cent from 546 to $48 per day,
and from $28.50 to $30 per half
day, effective January 1, 1978.
The warden's honorarium was
also increased by four per cent to
$2,750 for 1978 from 52,650 in
1977,
Mileage allowances were
increases as well effective
January 1, 1978, from 16 cents
per mile to 10.5 cents per
kilometer for those receiving the
car allowance of $60 per month;
and from 21 cents per mile to 13.5
cents per kilometer for casual
mileage.
County department heads were
limited to one out -of -the -province
conference per year. The
approval of the committee or
board concerned must be
obtained and the trip will be
SCHNEIDER
QUALITY MEATS
Old Fashioned
Fully Cooked, Smoked Boneless
Whole per Ib.
I/2's per lb.
Round tin end Dinner
by the piece, per lb.
sliced, per Ib.
No.l Breakfast
BACON
"Store sliced" cooked
per Ib.
HAMS
HAM
1 Ib. pkg.
HAM
Breaded & fried, Breasts of
CHICKEN
2 lb. Box
up
permitted only if funds are
;available in the budget.
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Wishing you a Christmas
bright wth promise and
glad with hope! Your loyalty
is greatly appreciated.
B. J. Fabrics
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
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3.49
99'
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89
DUCKS Oven REady, per Ib.
"
ROOSTERS peb
r l`�tt`l''
TURKEYS Utility per lb.
Grade A per Ib.
Note: Some sizes Grade A
Turkeys "Not Available"
FROSTED FOODS
Old South Unsweetened
ORANGE JUICE 16 oz.
McCain's Fancy
GREEN PEAS 21b. 790
McCain's Fancy 2 Ib.
MIXED VEGETABLES 790
McCain's Krinkle or Straight Cut
SUPER FRIES tib. 791
McCain'su24
FRUIT PIESIBlueber y 1.49
Apple 99c
PUMPKIN PIE 1.19
Rhodes, Brown or White
BRFAD DOUGHI9,toit'es1,49
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Mrs. Smith's
Also: Rhodes Dinner Rolls
HIS WEEK: Open Wed.,Thurs.,iFri, Nights until
9:00 Closed Sati Night at 6:00
NEXT WEEK: Closed Monl(Boxing Day!
Open rest of week as usual.
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Lewis or Westons' Reg. 53c
FRESH BREAD 3 for $1.19
Weston's Brown 'n Serve
TWiN ROILS Reg' 63c for 43
Lewis Mincemeat
TARTS 110c off Reg. Price
Ecdy's Parkerhouse
ROLLSPlease order early
2Ib.2 29
3 Ib. 3.39
FRESH PRODUCE
California Emperor
RED GRAPES
Sunkist Navel
Supreme
FRUIT CAKE
1
per 11).
ORANGES 113 siz
per doze
Ni.). 1 U.S.A. Head
LETTUCE
No. 1 Chicquitta
BANANAS per
TANGERINES'
CRANBERRIES
each
lb.
180's
43 1
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TOMATOES Vine Ripe'
per Ib.
CELERY (Stalks or hearts
RUTABAGAS.per lb.
ALSO: Fancy Red Delicious
Apples, Large Navel Oranges,
Mandarins, String Figs, Radt.3h,
Gr. Onions, Green Peppers, ETc.
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'WE HAVE: Boxed Chocolates,
Candy Canes, Xmas Candy, All
rkinds of Nuts in shells, Good
supply of Soft Drinks & Mixes.
Hostess Potato Chips & Snack
'Items. Cigarettes, Cigars, &
Tobacco's, Ete.
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18—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Hu ett
Christmas Concert
The grades this year that look
Karl in the annual Christmas
concert \\ ere grades 2. .3, 4, 5 and
h. On Wednesday, December 14
the class practised their number
at the dress rehearsal in front 01
the students.
On 'Thursday. December 1Sth,
the concert was held and
presented to the par eats and
other guests. All oI' the classes
did well and everyone thoroughly
enjoyed it.
Activities for Christmas
Today. December 22, is the last
day of school before the
Christmas holidays for the
students of Hullctt Central,
This morning the students sang
Christmas carols and different
students took part.
For lunch, the students council
sold hot dogs to those who
ordered. \Vhen they were
finished eating, they travelled to
Blykih to e njov' themselves with
skating Following skating the
pupils travelled home for
holidays.
Guest Speaker
On December 5th a guest
speaker cants to I{ullelt to talk to
the students of grades 7 .\ 8
about the London Free Press. Mr.
Happenings
tian<Ihourn showed us slides and
different articles from the Press.
when he was finished his
presentation, the students had a
chance to ask questions. The
assembly proved to he ‘yorthwhile
and enjoyed by all.
Christmas Dance
l.ast night, December 21st, a
Christmas stance was lield for tl._
students of grade 7 .` 8. from
{lullel. (Tiles for sprndances
we re given away as well as pop
and pop was sold. Mr. Riley and
Mr. (iingcrich were the
chaperones, The dance tyas well
attended and everyone had an
enjoyable time.
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VrAwwwwWiNtrPrwo
Colouring contest winners
Three winners have been
chosen from among the 49
entrants.
It was difficult to choose the
winners as a lot of youngsters had
done really well in colouring the
various pictures.
First prize went to Pamela
Losercit, age 11, from R.R.1,
„k$00,4 lita?Wilfa° k
Blyth wins
over Howick
13Is th Tri County Peewees
The 1311th Tri -count Peewees
tra\ clle(.I to Howick on Thursday
to 1)1x1 against the peewees. The
same started sloe with hot ll
trams haying problems getting
organized,
Finally Blyth got going with a
goal halfway through the second
periost ;Ind from then on it was all
Blyth as they skated to a 7 to Il
victor\ .
(foal scorers fur Blyth were
David Marshal! 2. 1)avid Souch,
2. 1)arren IZichnlond. I, Brian
\Vestherg 1 and \Vayne 1)atenta
ails) 1.
Assists
I{ichln�,nd
went 01 Da 1'1211
1, David Souell 1,
\\';n ne 1)a tensa I, Andrew
\ odclen 1. hichard (lamming 1,
Scott 1cDonald with 2.
\ndre\\ lye s and dike Van
l)ongen spared the shut out in
~ ;Next Home game is \Ved. night
in 131)1h against I3clgrave at -;4 5
p.c1.
Celebrating the time
of Santa, of Joy, of
Giving! We send you
sparkling wishes and
sincere appreciation.
Donald G. Ives
R. R. 2,'
Blyth
Auburn. Second prize goes to 8
year old Trudy l.ynn Noble of
I31yth. Paul Pierce, age 12 from
Blyth gets third pries.
Prizes may be picked up at the
Myth Standard Office.
Many thanks to all who sent in
entries. Watch for it again next
year.
W@NNIMI
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The beauty of Nature
and the glory of the
Yuletide bring a
fulfilling sense of
wonder, peace and
hope to all. ft is our
pleasure, as we share
the majesty of the
season, to extend
every good wish
for your happiness.
0
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CHRIST. •
•At this glittering
�•, ' time of the year
, •
#, we send wishes
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for your
happiness, •
glowing with bright
hope for the future.
We loolc forward
to serving you again
The Management & Staff Of The
Village Restaurant
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The Blyth Village Council
The Blyth Public Utilities Commission
Walton Unit celebrates Christmas
"there were 2h who attended
the Unit ('Iiristmuts Party on
Hour clay eye•ning in the chuteh
basement, when i le tables w�et'e
decorated fur ('hristmas and a
delicious supper was enjoyed by
all present. (iracc wvas said by
if•y. Ed. Baker.
Mrs. flay lluther was pianist
fur Ih singine of ('hristmas
Carols. hers. t?va Miller was
winner. of the lucky cup.
Devon Tonal Period was in
charge of Mrti. Gerald Watson
and Mrs. Bill iluntplirics. A poem
"Before and After" was read liv
Mr. (1Ituphries followed ht.
prayer by Mrs. Watson. They
read the ('hristntas story
celebrating the birth of .1esus.
MTC to reduce road salt
A special research program
aimed at reducing the amount of
silt used to keep Ontario roods
free of ice and snow will get
underway this winter, Transpor-
tation anti ('ommunications
Minister .tai es Sttow" said this
week.
"We want to know if its
possible to ►'educe the quantity of
salt used !Or winter maintenance
operations without affecting the
level o1' service to the travelling
public," said Mr. Snow.
Mr. Snow said the Ministry
will, therefore, be cutting back on
the anlout of salt normally used
ort a nuntller og highway test sites
across southern Ontario.
Ile said the test Tortes will be
clearly marked by roa(lside signs
so motorists will be aware they
may be driving on different road
con(lit ions, 'I'hc Ontario
Provincial police have been
informed of the progr'ant 311(1 will
he paying special attention t0 all
salt reduction test sites.
(ltc sites will he located ori
1 figltways 7 and •(5 near
Norwood; Highways 1') and 50
near Cookstown; Highway 3 in
the Simcoe-Tillsunhurg area and
the O)I:W and Ilighway 55 in the
Niagara Peninsula.
Mr. Snow' said good
housekeeping practices will also
Pee Wees win
fifth victory
The (31yth Pec Wees recorded
their fifth ctnsccutived victory on
l)cc. 14 with an 11 to 1 win uv er
( l: nsall,
Goal scorers for 131yth were Ron
11ow'snn •1, Bradley Lyon 2, Dong
('l aig, 2, Dart'yl Chalmers, 1,
Kurt Whitfield 1. 13rent Andrews
1. Assists went to Kent I lowatt 2,
Dun ;Men 2, Paul Pierce 2, Keith
1lallatn 2, Kurt Whitfield 2, tong
('raig 2. Rren t Andrews 2. Blaine
('oultes 2, Darryl ('halmers 1,
Bradley Lyon 1, lion Howson 1,
Pat (ronin and Mike Van Dongctl
shared the goaltending duties and
both played strong games.
'Ihe Blyth Pee Vees p lay an
exhibition game against Goderich
in 131vth on Ft'i. Dec. 23 at 7:00.
■ opine your
holidays will be
bright with the
light of Christmas.
Sincere
appreiciation
JAN'S
BEAUTY
SHOPPE
Janice Robinson
he stressed in Ministry m ainten-
ance operations.
"It is oto' intention to reline oto•
procedures rather' than introduce
dr,:sIic changes which could
result in chaotic traffic problenms.
"1lopefully, these will permit a
genera( reduction in the amount
of salt use(I."
Ile noted, however, that the
Ministry can only go so far with
their reduction in the use of road
salt.
„Motorists have become
accustomed to driving on
relatively bare pavement, even
under the worst winter striving
conditions.
"Tlic use of salt can be
significantly reduced only if the
driving public is prepared to
change their driving habits to suit
the weather conditions that
prevail in the province."
('Itristtttas carols were sung
throughout. Mrs. Watson offered
prayer and Mrs. 1Itnnphries
closed tyith a poem "Fot' you a
Merry ('hrisitnas".
('opper contest leaders Mrs.
I:. tslitehcll and Mrti.
Gordon Murray drew names for
their side for the cooling )-car.
Mrs. A. Mc('all gave her thanks
un behalf of the winning side to
Mrs. W. 'I'haner , leader of the
losing side of the copper• contest
this year w"Iul prepared for the
lovely evening,
Mrs. lf. 'I'raviss gave 0111
information front a recent
executive meeting. Calcndat's
were still available and can he
purchased from the treasurer,
Mrs. Mack Sholdice.
An exchange of gifts front the
Christmas 'i'ree setting was in
charge of Mrs. Edna Hackwcll
and Mrs. Ralph Traviss.
Mrs. i lotvard Hackwcll looked
after the drawing of tickets for
next year's program.
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 --19
May yours be merry and gay.
Our hearty holiday thanks
for your kind patronage
and many Good Wishes for
the New Year
5c-$1.00 Store Blyth
Bill and Doris
Et U*�
d0���fit�
ay His ever-present
love be a source of special
joy to you. as you celebrate
His birth. May our thanks
add to the splendor
of your Ch ristma:s.
SPARLING'S HARDWARE
Grant and Pat Sparling and Staff
20—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 •
Sugar and Spice
by Bill Smiley
Christmas observations
Do you find it harder and harder each
year to get revved up for Christmas? you
have company'.
When the advertising begins right atter
Thanksgiving, and the Santa Clauses
become ubiquitous by mid-November, and
the carols are mere cliches by
mid-December, it's hard to reach that peak
of emotion that combines Christian joy for
the birth of Christ and pagan revelry to
celeb rate the equinox, by the time
Christmas itself rolls around.
One of the trite remarks of modern life is
that Christmas has become Commercial-
ized. But don't blame the merchants.
Blame ourselves. We can call this a plast is
age, but it is tvc who use the plastic,
whether it be in the form of goods, ideas or
einem inmen l.
It is we who scurry madly through those
overheated stores, going slightly paranoid
over the business of buying gifts for people
who don't need them.
It is we who cat and drink too much at
Christmas, \vhich. if the truth were told,
should be a time of fasting and purifica-
tion, until our heads were as Tight as our
hearts.
Wouldn't it be much more appropriate
if. on Christmas Eve, instead of having
people in for eggnog and goodies, we
threw out that pagan image, the Christmas
tree. turning off the lights, except for a
candle or two. turned the furnace right ort,
and sat around in the cold and dark,
transferring oursehes to a stable in
Bethlehem on 0 winter night?
No? you don't think much of that idea?
Neither do 1. It's like saying that in the face
of the coating energy shortage we should
all blow up our cars, stop a sing hot water
and cicodrants, grow our own food in the
hack yard, and chop down all the trees in
the park for firewood.
Whether we like it or not, we are caught
up in the headlong race of the human
species toward its goal. whether it be
suicide or glory, and there's no turning
hack.
So get that ore up, buy a fat turkey,
spoil your children rotten with an over-
whelm of gilts. and stuff yourself silly as a
Roman senator at an orgy.
This year it's the Mounties. Next year
the government may (10 away with
Christmas altogether because it cuts too
deeply, into increasing our Gross National
Product,
My old lady and I almost gave up on
Christmas this year., We thought of all the
work to get ready and Ili nchcd.
suggested going south for a week to play
some golf. letting our daughter and her
brood take over our house and have their
Christmas here. She was all for it.
Then we had The Boys for a week, and
hastily revised our plans. We realized that
if those two were allowed to run unchecked
for a yveek, we might as well put the house
up for sale when we got home, or set fire to
it, if there was enough lett standing to
make 0 blaze.
If it weren't for that mob, going away
would have been easy, both physically and
emotionally. I could enjoy Christmas
dinner in 0 hotel inl'exas just as hutch as I
do at home, where I have to stuff the bird,
mash the turnips and wash 8,000 dishes far
into the night.
I think 1 might just possibly be able to
forego having to find a Christmas tree,
dragging it in covered in snow, and
spending four hours trying to get the dart'
thing to stand upright.
It would be 0 wrench, but I might even
be able to stand not watching my
grandboys rip the paperolf 48 gifts and go
right back to beating each other on the
head with a couple of drumsticks. Real
ones, not the turkey kind. It's one of their
favorite games.
However, as the hired man said in
Robert h'ost's poem of that name, "1 Ionic
is where, when you go there, they have to
let you stay." And it looks as though that's
the way my daughter feels.
We tried to fill up the house with other
people. But my son is in Paraguay, one
brother and his wife in Costa Rica, the
other brother way up at James Bay.
Sowers stuck with the kids, and I'II
be happy if 1 sec the N cw Year without
being on my hands and knees,
With that wrapped up, there's nothing
left to do but scud my best wishes for the
holiday season to all sorts of people,
through this column.
To my old friends in the newspaper
business: hope you all got that big
Christmas issue out without being hospital-
.izcd with total exhaustion.
'I'o my teaching colleagues everywhere:
hang in there: it's only six months until
June.
To the print(' minister: dear Pierre, hope
that other turkey doesn't turn up and spoil
your Christmas.
To 011 the people to whom we used to
send Christmas cards: it's the th ought that
counts, and we think of you every six or
eight months.
To all those people who want 0 baby so
badly: hope you get twins twice in the next
two years.
To all those people who don't want 0
baby at all: hope you don't get pregnant,
not even 0 little bit.
And to all the people who bother to read
this column at all, whether you agree or
not, a merry, merry Christmas, with a
special thanks to those who write. God
bless us, one and all.
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We thank you for your
patronage and hope you will
be surrounded by good fortune
through this festive season.
Happy New Year
Gowing Sunoco
Blyth
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Exultant
holiday
music fills
the air as we
sing the praises
of our good patrons.
MERRY CHR!STAS
LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES
Wingham
Our
best
wishes
at Christmas
4grom our homestead to yours . .
warm greetings for health, happiness
and good times throughout the holiday
season. We're grateful for your
generous patronage and friendship.
Radford's •Garage
Ltd.
Londesboro
1
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 19787 —21
Use imagination
with
cooked
turcey
may be stored in the refrigerator what method is used. The growth of microorganisms which
may cause food poisoning.
Fcxid Consultants at
Agriculture Canada suggest the
following method for roasting
turkey parts:
With Christmas approaching,
turkeys are abundant in all sizes
this season and now is the time to
profit by them. Cooked turkey can
be presented in many different
way's just by using a little
imagination and creativity.
Turkey parts are particularly
useful because you can have all
white meat, all dark meat and
whatever combination you
choose.
To obtain six cups of diced
c►x►kccl turkey, you need two half
turkey breasts (about 3 pounds)
or three small turkey lets (about
4'/: pounds) from fresh turkey;
quantities vary according to
amount of bone. Turkey parts
for two to three days if well
wrapped in waxed tla1Cr or
aluminum foil. They can also be
kept frozen for up to six months.
To freeze, wash and dry, remove
any excess fat and package in
freezer bags or wrapping,
covering sharp bones with
crumpled aluminum foil to
prev, •1t puncturing the wrapping.
Place a double layer of waxed
paper between pieces of turkey so
that they can be easily separated
before cooking.
Thawing can he atone in the
refrigerator, in cold water or at
min) temperature. Leave the
freezer wrapper on, no matter
refrigerator 1s the ideal place, as
it keeps the turkey cold until
completely defrosted. When
using cold water, change the
water frequently during the
defrosting period.
If thawing at m0111
temperature, slit the wrappers
underneath and place the parts on
a rack on a tray to allow the
moisture to drain out. The
defrosted turkey parts must now
be cooked immediately or also
refrigerated and used within 24
hours. Poultry which is kept at
room temperature for any length
o; ;,tile is a good medium for the
Indians usedberries
for food and dye
Did you know that cranberries
arc native to North America? The
first colonists discovered these
small berries growing wild. The
Indians used them for food and
also for making a dye for their
clothes.
lite cultivated berries are
larger than the wild type. They
require moist, marshy soils,
Cranberries were first sold
commercially in N ova Scotia,
towards the enol of the iii00•s.
Now they are produced in
Quebec, the Maritime provinces
and the largest production in
I3ritish Columbia, Annual
production reaches about 7,000
tons, valued at approximately two
million dollars. Close to a fifth of
the cranherries produced are
further processed, Canada
imports a little more than 2,000
tons a year to satisfy its demand.
Cranberries can be found on
the market from the beginning of
October right through December.
'their abva1lability probably
explains ‘vhy they are such a
traditional favorite around the
festive season. They vary in color
from a bright red to a very dark
reel depending on the variety and
can become darker if they are
stored in a temperature ranging
from 40 to 50°F.
When buying cranberries, look
for ones that are well rounded,
firm and have a bright, clear
color. Those on the market are
almost all Canada No. 1 grade.
Pick out the soft or moist berries
to prevent spoilage from
spreading. Wash before using
and remove any stems. Take
advantage of the seasonal
availability and freeze for later
use. No special preparation is
required, just wash and pack in
freezer containers.
Food consultants at Agriculture
Canada remind you
that cranberries add a special
flavor to many varied dishes,
sauces, salads, pies, cakes and
more. Try this cranberry loaf and
enjoy the great festive berryl
Cranberry Bread
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
.1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated
orange rind
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped cranberries
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add orange rind and nuts.
Combine remaining ingredients
except cranberries. Add tai dry
mixture and stir until just
combined.
Fold cranberries into
mixture. Turn into greasted 9 x 5
inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at
350°F. Makes I loaf.
Wishing you much
happiness and hoping
your. drealils will
all come true.We say
"thanks" for your
continuing faith in us.
Bill's. General; Store
Bill and Dorothy Sottiaux
Our wishes travel far and wide to
reach all our friends and neighbors.
Merry, merry Christmas, with
a special "thank you", for
.your support,and trust.
Blyth Inn
Harold, Thelma and family
Wishing one and all a
Happy and prosperous New Year
125° I:
Baste occasionally with the juices
to prevent drying out
• allow to cool
Use the turkey as soon �►
possible or refrigerate or freeze
• Place turkey parts on rack in it. Remember that cooked poultry
roasting pan can be stored for three to four
• brush with fat days in the refrigerator and up to
• bake I'/: to I'/, hours at three months in the freezer.
,May enchantment be your gift at
Christmas. Our gift is your friendship, thanks.
George Burkholder
Auto Body
et us unite this Christmas clay
and share the precious gift
of His love. Deep appreciation.
The IVZadill's
Thanks good friends for your loyalty and good
will. Hope your holidays will be filled to the
brim with old fashioned Christmas cheer!
Chatteron Auto Service
Joe, Lucy & family
22—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Record corn yield for 1977
B: Uebbie Ranee)
The increase in corn production
in Onl.111() i, one of the most
dramatic things that has
happened 10 Ontario .tgriculturc.
1)r. Tcrr\ t)aynard, a professor at
the t'niyersity 01' Guelph told a
meeting of the Huron County
Federation of Agriculture in
1.ondesbor0 Thursday night.
this has byes a record corn
)car," 1)r. 1),iIard said, citing
Statistics Canada. \\ho slim( an
a\eragc \ icld oI It bushels Io the
acre.
..('oro production has
continual to go up in this
pr(5yincc," he said.
1)v. Maynard said it looked as
though corn production «m il(I
Learn about machinery
continue Io cli11tb, ;Intl gild this
could create problems litr other
small ,grain croft, such as barley.
Ile said \\e still It;ne half a
million acres of small );rains in
this province but Ilhat it \vas
dropping rapidl\ .
"It u'cltts to me that more and
more oI that aercage is going lo
shift over into corn," he said.
What does the farmer want ?
Fainters stat have as much as
20 percent of their capital tied up
in farm machinery, but they nun
not have the machines they need,
says Processor Ross Irwin, School
of Engineering, Ontario
Agricultural College.
Professor I•\yin says there is a
lack of information
atxutt machinery. Dealers and
manufacturers sometimes
assume (voters know more ahout
machinery than they really do.
To help farmers become
more a\\ are of the functions of
various types 0f faros equip-
Intent, a one -day information
session is scheduled for .Ianuar\ ?
at the university ('en(re.
l)niyersity of Guelph.
The session \y ill begin with a
lecture called "The he Jobs
I\'lachinls :\rc To 1)0", by
F..I3.1'1idhant, Ontario \linisu•y of
Agriculture and Fool. Sinrcoc.
111101 equipment dealers and
t•cpresentati\es 01 the Canadian
Farm and Industrial I:yuipntcnts
Institute will discuss the
maL.Itincs that are a\ailahtc and
the totes dealers can suttt)l\
13c\ hill. a farmer from R.R.I,
\gill pncsr
II Ill(' f n'n er's
Merry Christmas itnc
and all. f-fopc it's .
abundant in joy and
peace. Thanks to all.
Ross Anderson
Hardware &
Electric
Belgrave
case in his talk "What Does the
Farmer \\'ant".
The afternoon session includes
a discussion of the financial
aspects of owning machinery, by
clary Hutchison, university of
Guelph, a talk on "Off -Shore
F.yupmcnt by Stan Snyder of
Eastern F:\int Machinery and
"Ileptacentcnt t1t. \lachlnt
S5stents, „ by .lint Arnold.
Ontario \linistry 01 Agriculture
and Food engineer.
l he one -day machinery session
is part of the three-day Ontario
Agricultural ('ollegc i\gricultural
(conference January 3 to ;. '(here
k no charge for the session
".\s hunt acreage shifts into
urn. \t e're going l0 1111\ e nnrne
corn Ihan demand for it," he said.
I'rofcssor I)a\ nar(1 said
increased ;surge could have a
.I;ouagitng effect on prices. The
Ontario price Isere is relative to
the Chicago price, he said, and
tin• the past lew years that has
been getting Imyer and Imycr. 1lc
said the Ont;u•i0 price is 50 cents
helot\ the Chicago price and said
he imagined that's (t hat the
hit 111'e price \\ouI(1 be.
I)r. I),t\ nand said another
problem Ile sees is 111111 \\e (1011'1
Ita\e good strong groin crops and
that t;n•11ters 111.1 going to have Io
start In(1)rid binding progrtnn, in
tine near future.
"It looks like \( e're going to
bane to (5 (irk hard just to 1101(1 our
own." he said.
1lo\5e\11, he suggested that if a
I;Irinlr \(;Is going t0 depend on
just one crop. corn \vas ;is good a
crop as any but he added that
corn (lor, better rotating 55 'Rh
another croft.
I)r• I);n•nard also talked about
the energy problem as it related
to (Tot) farming, Ile said the price
of energy is the main reason that
the cost of production of corn is
going up.
I lc said the cost of (Irving corn
right nmy is about 1 2 or 13 cents a
bushel hue that \yilh technology
this could he knocked (10(5 11 1o.3 or
1 cents a bushel.
" 1eelunologs is
;11k(5 el.,- Inc ',aid.
Ilse rest of (';1 nada (5 ;is
disco( (Ting corn as \\ ell 110\5.
Corn production in Manitoba
doubles c\er\ year and certainly
cont prn(luetion in Ontario is
going 11) increase, he slated.
"I think research has contri-
buted 10 this as touch as
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pr0h;1h1\ the
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Back row: Jinn Wclentans, Chris Hcikop, Allan Walker, George Johnson,
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BRUSSELS 887-6453
WINGHAM 357-2711
From the ministers study
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —23
Christmas a ways brings questions
by Earl K. St. Jean, Auburn
Christmas has given rise to a
whole literature of its own. Carols'
arc now in the hundreds of
hundreds. Invented stories are
famous for their whimsy and
feeling. Every part of the
Bethlehem story has a spark of
insight and cultural adaptation.
School Christmas concerts were
the highlight of a whole year and
something new had to be part of
the old and traditional. Resource-
ful minds turned to angels,
shepherds, wise Wren, the
meaning of gifts. Christmas has
many layers of cultural
adaptations. ('hristmas changes
from country to country but never
fails to be superb for human
ingenuity, Invcnll1'c'rlc'SS,
adaptation and creativity.
The whole of the Bethlehem
story has hccn used for additional
insights. Why only three wise
men? Who minded the sheep?
Why were animals so prominent
in the account? What meaning
can be attached to the gifts
presented? Really only the
Bethlehem Star has not been the
subject of any quaint insights.
The scientific explanation is not
intended but why does it not seem
to offer different cultures new
scope'.' Matthew's and Luke's
story of Christ's birth arc really
quite different in their details.
Matthew seems to stress Christ's
royal rank while Luke the
historical circumstances. We
should realize 11181 the Greeks
heli cved the world to he a sphere
of roughly the actual circumfer-
ence but it was the centre of the
universe in place of the sun. The
star of Bcthclhcm would
necessarily be a guide for
Iravcllcrs from a fa r
To keep Christmas free of the
cultural additions is to make it
foreign and strange yet it does not
tit any culture comhlctcly. From a
point of scientificlact there arc
many modern concepts which do
not help us with the Bcthclhcm
Star but we are fast becoming
culturally star -conscious. We talk
now of binary stars, quasars and
pulsars. We therefore will he
coming back to the Bethlehem
Star and adding something which
will blend it into our cultural
consciousness. We have to get
around the camel bit - there's no
mention of camels - so perhaps
chariots may he a safe guess or by
horscback.Artists use their
imagination freely.
1Icrod's massacre of the
Children of Bethlehem under 2 is
not very often mentioned outside
Scripture. The deceit is
detestable that we shudder. No
'to escape Herod sorneth ing
faster than a donkey would have
been necessary. Culturally than a
story has to fit to be part of our
consciousness. It is amazing that
Christmas is more and more part
of our cultural heritage.
If Christ were to be born in
Canada in any time of the year
how would you keep to the
Gospels vet (IQ justice to our
culture? The stable has
problems. Could a hay loft be
suitably humble? Many ; painters
have put Christ into a very
different cultural setting without
doing violence to the Gospel
Story. Are they right to do so or
\,'re happy to• be of service to .
you all the year round, and happy %
to extei .d good wishes for your
happiness and joy this festive season. 0
staff
Griffith's B. P.
Blyth
etiNIS_,Tivws
GREEfill%
.From Our House ...
To Your House
Go Best Wishes
For The Festive
Season
MAY THE NEW YEAR
BRING YOU AN
ABUNDANCE OF GOOD
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Audrey and Bob McKinley
should one strictly follow the text
we find in Matthew and Lukc? Do
we change the details without
violence to the plot? Each
Christmas presents this same
question and it soon appears the
danger is with us one wav or the
other.
May your holidays be merry and
marvelous ... festive wishes from Santa and us.
Ed and Joan Watson
&Staff
Blyth
CHURCH OF GOD
McConnell St., Blyth
Pastor Cecile Marquette
(Worship Service 10 a.m.
THE ANGLICAN CHUCH
Rev. Daniel Sargent
Dcc. 14 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper & children's party
Dec. 24 - Children's Service 4 'P.M.
1Dec. 24 - 11 p.m. - Candlelight I Service
Everyone Welcome
Dec. 25 - No service or Sunday 1 School
THE UNITED CHURCH
OF CANADA
Christmas Pageant Service - 11 a.m.
"0 Conic, Let Us Worship"
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
December 25, 1977
1st. Hour of Worship - 10 A.M.
Luke 1. 67-80 Scriptures
Sermon: "The Song of Zechariah"
2nd Hour of Worship • 2:30 P.M.
11 Cor. 5. 11-21 - Scriptures
Sermon: "What Child is This?"
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
Rev. Earl K. St. Jean
Auburn - 11:15 A.M.
IDonnybrook- 9:45 A.M.
ST. MICHAEL'S
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FATHER JOSEPH F. HARDY
Mass at Blyth eve Sunday at 9 a.m.
24 --THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
BASKETBALL WINNERS — Ron Howson (centre) from Blyth Public School won
the award for 12 year old boys' champion in a basketball contest at Central Huron
Secondary School in Clinton. Cathy Falconer (left) was a runner-up in the 11
year-old girls' and Debbie Glousher(right)was a runner-up in the 14 year-old girls'
at the same contest. (Staff Photo)
Blyth shooters do well in
basketball tournament
Students from 131:, th Public
School participated in a
basketball contest at Central
Huron Secondary School, Clinton,
on Saturday.
Each participant took fifteen
foul shots from fourteen fret
away, and results kyerc tabulated
by age group, for boys and girls.
In the twelve year boys' age
group. Ilan Howson was the top
shooter, With a total of seven
successful shots in fifteen
attempts. For this. Ron was
presented tyith a trophy. and has
earned the right to compete in the
district finals in January.
Two other Blyth students were
runners-up in their division. In
the fourteen year girls' group,
Debbie Gloushcr, placed second.
as did Cathy Falconer in the
cle\en year old division.
Other participants in the
cot;,est were 1.1 yr. boys - ion
Lourcnco: 13 yr. boys • Gary de
Boer: II veal' hoys - Drew
Voddcn: 12 year girls- Susan
Hubbard.
In all, seven schools
participate(( in the contest and a
special thanks must be extended
to the Father Eckhart Council,
Rival teams
Knights of Columbus, for their
time and effort in organizing the
tournament.
are close in
floor hockey games
There
hockey.
Bruisers VS the Headlines;
Kool Kats VS the Hackers;
Panthers VS the Knights and the
Orioles VS Headlines.
The Bruisers heat
Headlines 7 to 4. Goal scorers for
the Bruisers were David Souch 3,
Blaine Couttcs, 2, Pctc Bronuncrl
1 Brent Brooks 1, Goal scorers
for the Hcadli nes were Darryl
Chalmers 2. Pam \'olden I, Ron
Ulch 1.
The Kool Kats beat the
Hackers 7 to h. Goal scorers for
the Kool Kats were Kevin Coolies
3. Garth Whittle') 2. Tony Lorene()
I. and Micheal Good I. Goal
scorers for the Hackers were Ken
Fitigeral(I 3, Mike Chalmers 2.
and Karen Sundt 1.
were 4 games
of (loot' The Panthers heat the Knights
7 to 3, (.;oal scorers for the
Panthers Nycrc, Pat ('ronin 3, 'Tont
('ronin 2, Gary de Boer 1, and
Scott Young 1,
Goal scorers for the Knights
were I3rian Westberg 2, and
Cindy Ulch 1.
The Orioles tied the Headlines
7 to 7. Goal scorers for the
Orioles were Debbie McNichol
3, David Brommer 1, Joe Phalen
2, and Kurt Whitfield 1,
the
Happy
Holiday
As you worship with
your family at Christmas,
may the true spirit of the
season greatly bless you.
Sincerely, we extend our
greetings.
Currie's Furniture
R. A. CURRIE & SON
Wingham
DOUG LAYTON CORA ROBERTSON DOUG McBURNEY
JOHN and RUTH
AVNICAVAISAVAVAVAIVNIC
Blyth winners
(Continued front Page 1)
Sirs. John Weirsnta \Vas
smiling as she stepped torcyat•(I to
claim the SIl1(1, Before ('hristntas
the price seems so touch more
tl'I'rr iate(1
Otto r t‘innrrs Mere 11i11
1lall111a11, ylll, Inc-iStreet, 51(1,
.lattice Robinson Sl11, I:\ civil
Hessels, S3, Ilarnt ('halon, 5?11,
Beck\ Ilautnt. $211, 'tomer Hoke.
52S, and Klass Belong, S2 , and
Isahel1 Henry, S25.
The next and final draw \\ ill be
made Siturda\ I)ecentber 2.1 at
Memorial Hall, 131\ th. Iota) pr;ie
ntnne\ is 5.1.30. (;rami prier tc i11
he 511111 and 11 you ,,re luck\
enottt!h to \\ in tnu could double
\our price I,\ claiming it \tithin
the hour making it a tidy sunt of
5?(111.
14:1\+ st:u'ts ,1:.111. See you
there.
.1M0:eu:L is emuuu ; duuinnuoicnuuineuu
"Oh, tidings of comfort and jov .. •",
May you and yours enjoy this wonderful
season, and all the little things
that make it so special. Thanks, so much.
Larry's Radio &
T.V. Service
Hamilton St. Phone 523-9640
To faithful old friends,
To cherished new friends,
Our thanks and best wishes
for a Merry,
aillISTMAS
A( Manning & Sons Ltd.
and their staff
Blyth
AN ACHIEVEMENT — At the 4-H Achievement Day exercises held in the Blyth
Public School Saturday, December 17, four girls met the requirements for county
honours and received their certificates of achievement. From left to right, they are
as follows: Joan Mason, Blyth; Debbie Popp, Blyth; Debbie Craig, Blyth; Sandra
Pentland, Dungannon. (Staff Photo)
PROVINCIAL HONOURS — Karen Richmond of
Blyth has completed 12 4-H clubs successfully and
therefore is awarded the special award of provincial
honours. Awards were presented at the 4-H
Achievement Day held at the Blyth Public School,
Saturday, December 17. (Staff Photo)
Wingham OPP
report four
collisions
Wingham OPP report that four
motor vehicle collissions caused
an estimated $1960 in prop erty
damage during the week of
December 12 - 18.
During the week. 24 investi-
gations were conducted.
Twenty-six charges were laid
under the highway traffic act and
24 warnings were issued. Two
charges were laid under the
liquor licence act and right
charges \vete laid under the
Criminal Code,
Logs Wanted
Standing Timber
for lop prices and instant cash
Call your local sawmill
CRAIG'S SAWMILL
Auburn
Bill Craig Al Craig
526.7220 526.7512
Let there 6e LOVE at Christmas
Wishing you everything that's bright
and beautiful at Christmas. With our
sincere thanks
The Kitchen Cupboard
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —25
Theatre owner urges
disabled to use theatre
..Seats have been removed
from the I'ark Theatre to make
noon 114: \wheel -chairs", said
owner 13. Lyndon. in a letter to
AI.I'IIA recently.
Mr. Lyndon notal (that to (late
these facilities had not been used.
ALPHA regrets this and hopes that
the handicapped will avail them-
selves of this previously
inaccessible area of entertain-
ment.
HEAVENLY
PEACE TO YOU
AND YOURS
ALPI1A forst letters to acquaint
1,,.,t1 service clubs with ALI'HA's
goals and solicit their help to
achieve them will he mailed soon.
ALPHA \will not meet in
December. Next nutting will be
held .Ntary 24 at 8 p.m. at the
home of Bruce Scott in Seaforth.
For information call: Elaine
Townshend 482-3073, Mary
Howell 524.8642, or I'at Watson
887.6236.
11i
as you
relive
the miracle
of Jesus.
Thank you to all
our patrons
Wallace Turkey
Products.Ltd.
Piet and Ann Reinsma &staff
Blyth and Clinton
... let us all
worship and
give thanks.
"Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth."
Jesus said in John 3 that the second birth of which the song'
!speaks is absolutely imperative --"Ye MUST be born again",
lyct many have never experienced the beautiful transforming
power of the new birth.
For many He came in vain, but to all who have heeded His'
words there has come that peace and that joy which the angel
promised that night long ago in the Person of Jesus Christ.
Our wish and out prayer for all of our friends and loved
ones this Christmas time and always is that they might have
this peace and joy and life everlasting.
Russ and Marion Cook
and family
26—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Snowmobile accidents
down 6.1 percent in 76-77
Snowmobile accidents were
down h.1 per cent but there were
two additional fatalities during
the 1976-77 season, Minister of
Transportation and Communi-
cations James Snow said this
week.
"Twenty-eight persons died in
snowmobile -related accidents."
sai'f 11r. Snow, "and that is a
sheer waste of lives."
The Al inister reported that
personal injury collisions were
down %.5 per cent, personal
injuries down 5.5 per cent; and
property damage—only collisions
decreased 3.4 per cent.
"While these statistics indicate
,a• move in the right direction --
downward --we're talking about
injuries to 515 persons. And
that's just too many people
getting hurt."
CNi . Snow also released the
following statistics:
Still at home
Four hundred and fifty-eight
((*1 per cent) collisions occurred
on highways and 25t (3h per cent)
011' the road. There were 328
accidents on rural roads, 130 on
urban roads.
37I happened 011 the travelled
portion of the highway; 1)3 on the
shoulder, and 24 011 the arca off
the highway shoulder.
325 accidents happened on icy,
packed snow or dry surfaces; 112
on loose snow, 21 on wet
surfaces.
503 snowmobile drivers were
involved in collisions on
highways; of these 212 were
under 20 years old, 48 were under
"A disturbing fact is that 9()
snowmobile drivers in the
accidents reported were
described as 'ability impaired' or
'had been drinking'. And 10
drivers in that condition were
involved in fatal collisions.
"Snoyniobilcrs oust realize
they are operating a motorized
vehicle, not a toy, and drinking
and driving is just as dangerous,
and just as much a breach of the
law as it is when in a car. And the
same stiff penalties apply, right
up to a possible jail sentence."
"Beginners, especially
youngsters, could benefit from
the driver training courses now
being offered by the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
'the more people (earn about safe
snowmobile operation, the Icss
likely they arc to become
accidents statistics," Mr. Snow
concluded.
Those interested in locating
snowmobile clubs offering OFSC
Driver Training Courses should
contact: ()FSC Driver 'training
Office, R. R. HH1, Jordan Station,
Ontario, LOR ISO.
Robert Golley reaches 91
.Mier suffering a broken hip
late in February of this year and
con\Ha11 wing in Brookhaven
Nursing Monte for two months
then returning home, Robert
Golley of the second line of
Morris Tow nship was pleased to
celebrate his 91st birthday on
11'ednesda\ . the 14th of
December, in his own (tome
where he resides with his son
Clarence.
Those who attended were his
sons Clarence. James and Glenn
and grandson. Dwayne Golley.
Stuffed
turkey is
traditiona
Christmas dinner is never
complete without the traditional
tutke\ and stuffing. For many,
the stuffing is the favorite part of
Ow meal. Food specialists at the
Ontario Food Council ,tilinistry of
Agr culture and Food. suggest
adding ingredients to make the
staffing something really special.
Begin with a hasic bread and
butter mixture. but don't he afr
aid to use a different bread. such
as whole wheat. Mushrooms,
celery. onions and green pepper,
sauteed in the butter, are
delicious additions. as are
chopped apples and whole
cranberries. Various meats can be
cooked) and added to the stuffing.
Use ground beef. sausage meat,
or diced bacon. ('(topped walnuts,
pecans. or chestnuts can enhance
the flavor of any stuffing. Savory
or marjoram add tasty variety in
seasonings. Nutmeg and
cinnamon are intersting in an
apple stuffing. If a moist stuffing
is desired, small amounts of apple
juice or white wine can be mixed
into the stuffing.
Allow about 3/4 cup of
stuffing per pound of turkey.
Because stuffing expands during
roasting, stuff lightly. For easier
handling and serving, stuffing
can be baked in a greased,
covered casserol along with the
turkey during the last hour of
roasting time. For individual '
servings, bake stuffing in greased .
covered custard cups during the
last half hour of roasting.
reed4ieweAra,
'font and Harriet Miller, Sheila,
David, Michael and Suzanne
Macl'herson and Ronald Stokes
all oI' the sixth line of Morris.
Glenn, Joyce, Sharon. Sandra,
Sheila and Donald Swartzen-
truher, Leonard and Evelyn,
James, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Robinson all of 11'ingham area.
Two card games were in progress
and Dwayne entertained with a
few numbers on the accordian.
Mr. Golley enjoyed visiting
with his friends and neighbour's.
Love and adoration fill
the hearts of all mankind as
the wonder of that Holy Night
lights the world anew.
Greetings and thanks to our
friends at this inspiring season.
Howson & Howson
Ltd.
Blyth
Euchre held in Blyth
The weekly euchre was held in
Blyth Memorial Hall, Monday
evening.
The prize winners were as
follows: Ladies' high - Elsie
Shaddick; Men's high - Bill Guy;
Ladies' low - Addie Honking;
Men's low - Edith Glousher
(playing as a man) Ladies' Lone
Hands - Violet Howes; Men's
Lone Hands - Clarence Hanna.
Novelty prize Lorne Jamieson.
Special prize - Clarence Johnston.
The next euchre will he .Ian. 2,
1978. Come and bring you!
friends.
•, .
to
'.re's how
to construct
a happy holiday —
merry and light : Our best
you and yours. Our thanks.
Josling Bros. Const.
Paul & Neil
...c... .
ile
4,11V
sZaall
• 41 t
11js It is with a sleep feeling
of gratitude that we
VAgreet our friends and
pray that the Blessings
l ����' 14 : : of the Father's most
d
�"r precious gift
ti,�,':• : be yours this
rgN wondrous holiday.
l:• .fir y
li'' j
Bowes Electronic
Shop
Irvin & Betty
26—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Snowmobile accidents
down 6.1 percent in 76-77
Snowmobile accidents were
down h.1 per cent but there were
two additional fatalities during
the 1976-77 season, Minister of
Transportation and Communi-
cations James Strove said this
week.
"Twenty-eight persons died in
snowmobile -related accidents,"
sa'f .lr. Snow, "and that is a
sheet waste of lives."
The Al inister r'epor'ted that
personal injury collisions were
down %.5 per cent, personal
injuries down 5.5 per cent; and
property damage --only collisions
decreased 3.4 per cent.
"While these statistics indicate
,a• move in the right direction --
downward --we're talking about
injuries to 515 persons. And
that's just too many people
getting hurt."
CN1•, Snow also released
following statistics:
Still at home
the
Four hundred and fifty-eight
((*1 per cent) collisions occurred
on highways and 25t (3h per cent)
011' the road. There were 328
accidents on rural roads, 130 on
urban roads.
371 happened on the travelled
portion of the highway; 1)3 on the
shoulder, and 24 011 the arca off
the highway shoulder.
325 accidents happened on icy,
packed snow or dry surfaces; 112
on loose snow, 21 on wet
surfaces.
503 snowmobile drivers were
involved in collisions on
highways; of these 212 were
under 20 years old, 48 were under
"A disturbing fact is that 9()
snowmobile drivers in the
accidents reported were
described as 'ability impaired' or
'had been drinking'. And 10
drivers in that condition were
involved in fatal collisions.
•'Snoynutbilcrs oust realize
they are operating a motorized
vehicle, not a toy, and drinking
and driving is just as dangerous,
and just as much a breach of the
law as it is when in a car. And the
same stiff penalties apply, right
up to a possible jail sentence."
"Beginners, especially
youngsters, could benefit from
the driver training courses now
being offered by the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
'the more people (earn about safe
snowmobile operation, the Icss
likely they arc to become
accidents statistics," Mr. Snow
concluded.
Those interested in locating
snowmobile clubs offering OFSC
Driver Training Courses should
contact: ()FSC Driver 'training
Office, R. R. HH1, Jordan Station,
Ontario, LOR ISO.
Robert Golley reaches 91
:Mier suffering a broken hip
late in February of this year and
cone 'a k wing in Brookhaven
Nursing Monte for two months
then returning home, Robert
Golley of the second line of
Morris Township was pleased to
celebrate his 91st birthday on
11'ednesda\ , the 14th of
December, in his own (tome
where he resides with his son
Clarence.
Those who attended were his
sons Clarence. James and Glenn
and grandson. Dwayne Golley.
Stuffed
turkey is
traditiona
Christmas dinner is never
complete without the traditional
tutke\ and stuffing. For many.
the stuffing is the favorite part of
the meal. Food specialists at the
Ontario Food Council ,Ministry of
:1:;r culture and Food. suggest
adding ingredients to make the
stuffing something really special.
Begin with a hasic bread and
butter mixture. but don't he afr
aid to use a different bread. such
as whole wheat. Mushrooms,
celery. onions and green pepper,
sauteed in the butter, are
delicious additions, as are
chopped apples and whole
cranberries. Various meats can be
cooked and added to the stuffing.
Use ground beef. sausage meat,
or diced bacon. ('(topped walnuts,
pecans. or chestnuts can enhance
the flavor of any stuffing. Savory
or marjoram add tasty variety in
seasonings. Nutmeg and
cinnamon are inter•sting in an
apple stuffing. If a moist stuffing
is desired, small amounts of apple
juice or white wine can be mixed
into the stuffing.
Alloy about 3/4 cup of
stuffing per pound of turkey.
Because stuffing expands during
roasting, stuff lightly. For easier
handling and serving, stuffing
can be baked in a greased,
covered casserol along with the
turkey during the last hour of
roasting time. For individual '
servings, bake stuffing in greased .
covered custard cups during the
last half hour of roasting.
reed4i aweAra,
'font and Harriet Miller, Sheila,
David, Michael and Suzanne
Macl'herson and Ronald Stokes
all of the sixth Zine of Morris.
Glenn, Joyce, Sharon, Sandra,
Sheila and Donald Swartzen-
trubcr, Leonard and Evelyn,
James, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Robinson all of 11'ingham area.
Two card games were in progress
and Dwayne entertained with a
few numbers on the accordian.
Mr. Golley enjoyed visiting
with his friends and neighbour's.
Love and adoration fill
the hearts of all mankind as
the wonder of that Holy Night
lights the world anew.
Greetings and thanks to our
friends at this inspiring season.
Howson & Howson
Ltd.
Blyth
Euchre held in Blyth
The weekly euchre was held in
Blyth Memorial Hall, Monday
evening.
The prize winners were as
follows: Ladies' high - Elsie
Shaddick; Men's high - Bill Guy;
Ladies' low - Addie Honking;
Men's low - Edith Glousher
(playing as a man) Ladies' Lone
Hands - Violet Howes; Men's
Lone Hands - Clarence Hanna.
Novelty prize Lorne Jamieson.
Special prize - Clarence Johnston.
The next euchre will he .Ian. 2,
1978. Coyne and bring your
friends.
Lw•
t:
Q 1 k wM J. 1
to
qt.re's how
to construct
a happy holiday —
merry and light : Our best
you and yours. Our thanks.
Josling Bros. Const.
Paul & Neil
d
4,11V
sZaall
• 41 V
INA
, It is with a sleep feeling
of gratitude that we
VAgreet our friends and
pray that the Blessings
����' ‘ : : of the Father's most
d
^� precious gift
tirgN,�,':•: be yours this
.
l:•.fir wondrous holiday.
AN i
O.
Bowes Electronic
Shop
Irvin & Betty
28—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Operate standby power regu arty
By. Ron Fleming
Agricultural Engineer
For Huron County
Huron County is known for its
15 foot snow drifts, week long
storms, and freezing rain.
Because of these, Huron County
is also known for power failures
sane times very costly power
failures. Stanby generators arc
used on many farms as an answer
to those costly situations. During
a pxm'er failure a farrier is often
too concerned about its effect on
his livestock to think about setting
up and handling the generator
safely. There are certain
rexpuirentents that the farmer
should consider when setting up
his system.
The generator must be certified
by the Canadian Standards
Lack of recognition
is criminal: OFA
"'the failure of governments to
recognise the importance of
agriculture to the economy is
nothing short of criminal." Peter
Hannan), President of the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture said
Thursday, in a speech to the
Kingston Rotary Club.
Mr. Hannam added, "In the
processed fruit and vegetable
sector alone, WC have lost 6.500
jobs in Ontario. That is 6,500
people )vim could he in farming or
in the processing and packaging
industry instead of on unemploy-
ment insurance.
"And that 15 just one sector.
When we consider that nearly one
in four Canadians is presently
employed in some sector of the
food industry. then the numbers
could he immense. We could be
talking about tens or even
hundiedsofthousands of jobs lost ,
because of our short-sighted
agricultural policy.
"If the various governments
are serious about curing our
economic problems they should
look, and look hard, at our
agricultural industry.
"The first step must he a major
revamping of our tariff structure.
Our negotiators in Europe. who
are now revising the world tariff
Beef program
stresses
production
Beef speciali,ts will discuss
aids to efficient beef production,
January 5, as part of the Ontario
Agricultural College (OAC)
Agricultural Conference at the
University of Guelph.
T.D.Burgess, morning
chairman of the beef program,
says the day -long session will
prove informative to producers
and others interested in the beef
industry.
The session which will be held i
in the University Centre, is
expected to draw more than 150
people.
The morning session will cover
growth promotants, their
economics; , frequency of use,
profits and problems, as well as a
discussion of the recently licenced
feed additive, Rumensin.
During the afternoon session of
the beef program, researchers
and representatives of breeding
associations will discuss new
breeding research and goals of
breed associations,
There is no registration fee for
th beef program, one of nine
separate programs offered during
the 0 AC Agricultural Conference
January 3 to 5. The conference is
sponsored jointly by OAC and the I
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
and Food.
For more information about the
conference contact W.S.Young,
Ontario Agricultural College,
University of Guelph, Guelph,
Ontario NIG 2W1.
system, must see that agriculture
gets a fair shake. They must insist
that Ne have access to foreign
markets and the, must insist that
our foreign competitors stop
clumping their agricultural
products.
Mr. Hannam concluded that,
"This, plus a major program oI'
encouraging domestic
consumption could lead to a major
stimulus for the )whole Canadian
economy..,
Association (CSA) and its
instalment needs to he insr icd
and approved by Or.
It is also required ti;.. a .r
isolate his elr ical system from
the dis. ,11 lines. A properly
rareu ,able throw switch
between these two systems
(standby and regular) is
nuutdatory. It stops backfced
through the transformer which
could electrocute linemen. If it is
a temporary hookup without an
approved pole top connector, the
gatcrator will electrify the
transmission lines away from the
farm.
Other safety measures besides
those in electrical hookup will aid
in preventing accidents. The
tractor horsepower should match
the generator need and capacity
(2 pro. horsepower provides
approximately 1,000 watts of
electricity). Having the tractor
controls close to those of the
generator is a wise set up. The
generator should be protected
from the weather. If it is indoors
there should be a vent for the
exhaust fumes from the tractor.
The venerator must be firmly
We'd like
to express our
warns wishes:
enjoy a peace.
ful, serene
holiday.
Thank you
all so much.
Tom, Marjorie Duizer
& Family
PLUMBING & HEATING
LONDESBORO
bated to a solid base whether it is
mounted on a trailer, floor or pad.
Ontario Hydro recommends
that the standby power system be
operated once a week to ensure
its reliability during times of
need. The operator of the system
must always be alert and must
utxlerstand the working of the
system.
Anyone who niay be left on the
farm during a storm should know
haw to operate the standby power
system. Proper and very careful
installation of the complete
standby power system and an
operator who understands it will
eliminate the dangers involved. A
paver failure can be very costly
but caution must be taken with
the standly power system for life
is even costlier.
We greet our friends and wish
you joie at Christmas.
FARMS & ORCHARDS - Est. 1852
The Taylor Family
Boyd, Muriel, Jim, Nancy
WALTON, ONT. NOK 110
i • PH. BLYTH (519) 523-9279
Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year
ay your
holidays
blow with
gladness.
Our best
wishes
to all...
THANKS.
We thank you for your
patronage
in the past and look
forward to serving
you in the future.
The H�ffrons
Jerry & Marie
Ov0700
ieven�on 5raming
AND GENERAL
CONTRACTING LTD.
Aluminum — Siding — Soffit
Seamless Eavestrough
04
P.O. Box 43
Brussels, Ontario NOG 1 HO 887-6433
WERE YOU GOOD THIS YEAR? — Many youngsters have been good this year
according to what they told Santa when he gave out goodies at the Memorial Hall
Saturday. Others were not sure and Santa was quick to point out that only one week
'till Christmas. (Staff Photo)
Huron Trail Riders
Trophies presented at party
Huron Trail Riders Saddle Club
hili at Holnlcsville Public School
for their annual Christmas party
on Sunday.
Fears of having a party were
overcome when the weather
deeicd to cooperate and turkey
and all the trimmings was the
menu to get everyone in a mellow
nand.
Even Santa ('leas made his
appearance and presented gifts
auxl hags of randy to the children.
Following Christmas dinner
.was the presentation of year end
tnlphics. Winners as follows:
Junior Showmanship (llalter!-
Ruti Muegee, Sea forth,
reserve Janet Lockhart, Blyth;
1\ke Shownlanship Walter)
Jennifer Johns, Auburn,
Reserve -Lynn 1 -ruff, S' fort h:
Suitor Halter -Gorr{ and Dianne
,1 tins, Auburn, reserve -Bob
Wright, Dungannon; Junior
Trail -Patti Mucggc,
Reserve -Janet Lochart; Senior
Trail -Noreen Straughan,
Gxlcrich, reserve-Gord Johns;
Senior Wester Pleasure-Gord and
Dianne Johns, Reserve -Gale
Llxrzon, Godcrich; Junior
Bau•rcls-Martha Straughan,
Gcxlerich, Reserve -Paul Franker,
Auburn; Senior Barrels -Noreen
Straughan, Reserve -Wayne
Straughan, Godcrich; Senior
Ruining -Bob Wright,
Reserve-Gord Johns; Tyke Walk
and ,log -Laura Johns, Auburn,
Reserve -Lynn Huff; Senior
Poles -Noreen Straughan,
Rtservice-Wayne Straughan;
Senior Flag Race -Grant Johnston,
St. Augustine, Reserve -Ed
Frankcn, Auburn; ,lunior
Equitation - Patti Mucggc,
Reserve -Martha Straughan;
Senior English Pleasure -Anne
Huff, S eaforth, Reserve -Dianne
Johns, Auburn; Senior Western
Rifling -'Fie Gord Johns and Bob
Wright; Senior Keyhole -Noreen
Straughan, Reserve -Ed Franken,
Auburn.
Top Junior for 1977 was Patti
Muegee, Seaford). High point
horse for 1977 was Gypsy Mist
owned by Noreen Straughan,
Gifts were presented to Noreen
It's great to keep in touch
with those who mean .so much!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday!
• WJsh's
Barber Shop
Straughan for her work as
ptlsidcnt 1977, and to Robyn
'Thecdom, Clinton, Secretary
Treasurer.
The new executive for 1978 are:
Piusidcnt-Linda Carvelle, Port
Albert; Vice President -Noreen
Straughan, Godcrich; Secretary
"flrasurer•-Gale Louzon,
G(xlerich; Directors -Grant
,I1>lulslon, St. Augustine; Bob
Wright, Dungannon; Wayne
Straughan, Godcrich; Marie
NIuegce, Seaford); Flugh Huff,
Seafortll. and Press
Correspondent -Sue Boak,
Glxierich.
Anyone swishing ;to join the
club or who would like
information concerning it may
contact Gale Louzon, P.O. Box 62,
Gxlerich, Ont or phone 524-7917
or a nlcnlbcr of the executive.
4114
'THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —29
Legend of the Sand Dollar
These strange and beau-
tiful shells tell the story of
Christ's suffering and His
glory, The Easter Lily shape
at the center of the sand
dollar represents the Star
of Bethlehem which guided
the shepherds from afar.
The five holes represent the
five wounds of Christ. On
the hack the Christmas
Poinsettia, in outline, re-
minds us all of His birthday.
Five Doves of Peace and
Good Will appear when the
shell is broken apart, This
fascinating creature from
the sea is referred to as The
I-Ioly Ghost Shell because of
the legend attached to It.
CHRISTMAS EVE
SERVICE
Londesboro
United Church
8:00 p.m.
Special Candle Lighting & Carol Service
by the Junior and Senior Choirs
Greetings for
a Christmas
decorated
with fun and
laughter.
Thanks all.
Township of Hullett
�,e
or a ��La al �ti�t.
F �L�torLc
and
Reeve John Jewitt;
Deputy Reeve Joe Hunking;
Councillors, Tom Cunningham,
Joe Gibson, Greg Brandon.
/\I TE N,1I
��
1877
3
/977
therm Count`,,s Vn
nrnw,, V,par
s 0, prowess
, , (s Celebrates
100 y
of
Available at at these stores BIyth
The Blyth Standard
B.J. Fabrics
The Needlecraft
Blyth Printing
Village of Blyth (Clerks Office)
Ast
Shoppe
-•s"VaittliMA wiANAVA
30—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 1 9 78 budget
.o 4
Alegittawsm m Ni/Megt1
Salvation Army gives
treats at Huronview
The residents conducted the Sunday Morning Chapel
Service led by Cecil Skinner, assisted by Elsie Henderson,
Nelson Lear, Norman Spelt. and Margaret McQueen.
The Salvation Army l3and from the Godcrich Citadel, lad by
Lieutenant Watt, visited the Bonne on Sunday afternoon,
playing a few numbers in each arca. On Tuesday afternoon
members of the Salvation rtrtny including Lieutenant and
Mrs. Watt, visited the rooms and presented each resident
with a hag of treats and a magzinc.
Two new residents, Mrs. Cartwright and Horton
McDougall, were welcomed to the Home at Monday's
program. The Huronview Orchestra provided the music and
the ladies were presented with a lovely corsage, compliments
of the Blyth Lions Club,
The residents enjoyed a musical program on Friday Night
provided by .he Fdarboraires. The tweve-man chorus sang
favorite carol s as well as several sacred numbers and were
accompanied at the piano by Ed. Stiles, Mrs. Doak expressed
the appreciation of the residents.
The Tiger Dunlop Women's Institute were hosts for the
December Birthday Party. The President of the Institute,
Mrs. Cora Sherwood, was Emcee for the program.'I'he
Huronview Orchestra entertained and Gertie Keating led a
sing -a -long of carols. Osmond Falconer was Santa's helper
and distributed gifts to the thirty-two celebrants. William
McCurdy thanked the Institute on behalf of the residents.
grct:got$1644 NAlittg
Wheat
acreage
down
The acieav,e oI Ontario Winter
\yhcat secticcl this fall has hccn
estinl.ttcd ;.I 35 per cent less th:al,
the hal\ested acreage of the 1977
f'l'op.
Ir\ ing Kleiman. R. R. ti
Sinncoe. chairman of the Ontario
Wheat Producers' Marketing
l3oartl. said recent sur\ evs
inciicatt ;ut L\erage reduction of
35 per cell! tits' the pl'o\ince, of
20;.55(1 acres. Based on 590,00(
acres liar\csIetl this year, the
reduction means about 380,-100
acres ha\c ham seeded.
The hoard chairman said wet
wealhcr conditions during the
Scl ,.n1h r Octoher normal
seeding period prevented
producers Ill Illall\' areas of the
province from getting intended
wheat fields seeded.
In projecting production.
Kleiman said if average yields of
50 bushels per acre experienced
this year are experienced again in
1978, a total crop of about 19
million bushels, or 517,000 tonne
could he expected.
This year, estimates place the
crop at 30.2 million bushels, or
821,900 tonne, an all -tinge record
for the province.
Kleiman said producers have
sold over 28.5 million bushels, or
776,800 tonne of the 1977 crop to
date to the board.
Board sales to date for
domestic and export total
15,380,000 bushels. or 418,700
tonne, leaving approximately
4,700,000 bushels or 129,600
tonne unsold.
Library gets support
At the last Huron County
Library Boai'dnecting December
7, the Library Board approval the
1978 budget of 5383,550. '111c
Library Board is asking Huron
County Council for a grant of
5262,822. or 54.69 per capita for
support of the library to meet the
budget. The Library 13oard
operates through 28 outlets with a
staff of 35-40 people, many of
them being part -tinge.
As well as increases in salaries,
the Library Board is concerned
about the increase of the price of
hooks. In 1978, 5100,000. has
been allocated for books and
processing. This year the board
was also faced with an increase
due to the chop in Canadian
exchange rates as well as an
increase in book production. 'I'hc
cost of magazines and publi-
cations have shown a narked
increase over hast year. Fortun-
ately fol• the board this year,
many of the Canadian magazines
and newspapers ‘yore paid out of
Huron County Library's 57,000.
Wintario grant. Although there
has been an increase of SI 8,900,
over the 1977 budget the increase
is only to keep up with present
operations.
The Library supplies 0 \vide
variety of services and programs
and to date 17,59(1 or 31 'Vo of the
county population are registered
as borrower's. As well as book
materials, the library has film
service, children's programs,
talking books and shut-in service.
Next year 510,000. is to be
transferred from the Executive
Budget to Huron County Library
budget for a history project. 'l'hc
money will he used to continue
microfilming of early Huron
County Newspapers and to elate
the library has begun micro-
filming of early newspapers of
Godcrich, Clinton, Seaforth and
Exeter. Microfilm readers arc
available at the Goderich and
Exctcr Branches,
Blyth to create
(Continued from Page 1)
made to identify the driver of a
vehicle which passes a school bus
illegally.
Council approved a request
from the Blyth Board of Trade for
a donation of $50.00 towards
Santa Claus day and promotion of
OPP investigate 24
During the week December
12-18, 1977 OPP of Wingham
detachement conducted twenty
four investigations.
Twenty six charges were laid
under the Highway "Traffic Act
and twenty four warnings ‘vert
issued.
village.
An assessment adjustment
rebate of 546.55 was awarded
Dave Medd .
Council went into an in camera
session to discuss
employee wages.
incidents
village
Two charges were laid under
the Liquor Licence Act.
Eight charges were laid uncle
the Criminal Code.
During the week, there were
four motor vehicle collisions
which caused an estimated
51960.00 in property damage
There were no injuries.
FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING
Books about Huron County
ge Settlement (2f
HURON
COUNTY
by James Scott
The story of the establishing and growth of' Huron.
328 pages, hard cover each 55.00.
HURON CO1INTY
In Pioneer Times
by JAMES SCOTT
Nkit
/ 100,1 Alert
H,N,..hn/ learnt
111
1-1 1)1 0101 L'S-111.1dii
I' (.) Il O
BELDON HISTORICAL ATLAS OF HURON COUNTY
[A reproduction of the famous 1879 edition]
A full size 12 x 17 inches reproduction of the
famous 1879 edition. 96 pages including maps and
history of towns and township and drawings of many
well known Huron farms and buildings in towns and
villages. Each $14.00
Huron County in Pioneer Times provides a brief
description of Huron history. Many interesting
sketches.
Each $1.25
the
tanda
d
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS — A smiling group had their pictures taken
Saturday when they claimed their cash prizes at the Blyth Board of Trade Money
Draw. Winners were Bill Hallan and daughter, $10., Janice Robinson $10, and
Becky Hamm $20. All the lucky winners were from Blyth and claimed their prizes
within the hour. Top prize for final draw Saturday, Dec. 24 will be $100.
(Staff Photo)
The Legend of The Very First
Have you ever seen a
poinsettia? It's a beautiful,
red flower with 0 yellow
center, that people like to
decorate with at Christmas-
time.
'there is a lovely legend
about limy the poinsettia
cane' to be and it begins in
Mexico, a country that is
just south of the United
States.
'There \\'as 0 young boy
\who \was very sad one
Christmas Ewe. You see, in
his little town it was the
custom to offer gifts to the
Christ Child. People would
come to the church on
Christmas Eve and place
their gills upon the altar.
But \tanuelito, as we
shall call hint, was very
poor. Ile had no gift to
bring before the Infant
Jesus.
Too shy to go inside the
church without a gift, he
knelt outside a window and
began to pray. We don't
know what \lalllle'hto said,
but perhaps he was telling
the 1 loly Infant how sorry
he was that he did not have
a gift to offer. For that is
\\llat prayer is, you know;
talking to Cod.
Otteisiffd
It's Christmas! What
more can we say, except
"Have a happy holidayl"
As he ruse to his feet, he
noticed 0 beautiful red
flower .growing in the very
Poinsettia
spot \vherc he ha(1 knelt.
Amazed, he hent down to
examine the flower. Ile had
never seen one like it
before.
Suddenly he realized that
this lovely flower was a gift
from heaven, an answer to
his prayer!
Joyfully, \Iannelito
plucked the flower and car-
ried it inside, to lay before
the altar.
And that is why the poin-
settia is known as "The
Flower of the I loly Night"
in Nlexico.
Mem
Ckabnai
Campbell's
Transport
Blyth
',THE BLYTH STANDARD , DECEMBER 21, 1977 —31
That magical Christmas feeling
And warm, lasting glow,
ome from thanking the friends
We're so happy to know'
Merry Christmal.
Bruce and Gail Falconer
family
SOLVE THEM HERE!
For Last Minute Gifts
We Have
amps,
chairs,
novel
china
items
TASKER'S
FURNITURE
523-4577
Blyth
32—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
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are lit,
'f Iu rl' is ItIIt1.11symbolism
invc)l\'('cl in the custom of
the Advent \\Teath, \vhich
serves as a reminder to the
faithful that Christ, the
light of the \vl)rld. dispels �t
the darkness of sin, itul)-
ranee. ;utd hate.
The circle. since it has nl)
beginning nor enol. s\'nt-
hOliies eternity ;111(1 Cod. 4
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grim tll.
NATIVITY SCENE — Children of the Children's Hour from the Church of God
enacted the nativity scene and put on a general Christmas program on Monday
night. (Staff Photo)
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SEAFORTH HAS ...
EVERYTHING
v
GIFTS
for
the
Entire
List!
This Year
Shop In
SEAFORTH
The Town Where "Friendly
Courteous Service Aren't
Forgotten Words!
The Town that offers.. 1
Convenient Hours
* Bright Lights
* Big Savings
Huge Gift Selection
3.4 Free Christmas
Parking
k Over 65 Stores
& Services
CHRISTMAS IS SHOPPING IN
SEAFORTH
Sponsored by the following Seaforth Merchants
Crown Hardware Pulsifer Music Archie's Sunoco
Hetherington Shoes Sills Hardware Frank Kling Ltd, Box Furniture
Seafor,h Meat Market Seaforth IGA Seaforth Jewellers Canadian Tire
Seaforth Farmers' Co-op Stewart Bros, Roth Food Market Bill O'Shea
Graves Paint And Wallpaper Stedman's Larone's Stationary Keating's Robert 1. Plumsteel Interiors 4
o'$****5$ *''*** ************O********** ************.***,,..,.I
Huron Expositor
Seaforth Automotive
Vincent Farm Equipment
Seaforth Record Shoppe
4
Rachel Wallace
Wins prize for poetry
Flt Debbie Itanne
Farley I‘10\(;it. look out. III\th
has a person oI it' own. cult i‘ ;lied
in the literary genre.
Rachel 11'allacc, daughter I,t'
N1r. and N1rs..\I\in 11'allace of. It,
R.1(2. Blyth. rcccntlw \won a prire
for 11 Cr Imetn in Iii I)ort1lr\•
S11111111 ;Ike!. Literary A\wards
contest. \which is sponsored h\•
pnhlic libraries in the NIid\west ern
Regional Library System.
It all happened \\ hen Flora
Fear, the librarian in Blyth told
Rachel about the contest. Rachel
entered ;Ind mach later received a
letter telling her to go to the
Stratford ('its 11;III because she
had \won itt the interntr(lialc
poet r\ section.
;1s her pri/e, Itachel received a
cheque for $311 and a booklet that
had all the winning poems in it.
This isn't the first tion that
Rachel. who is in (rade 12 at F.
1:. Nta(lill Secondary School in
11'inghant, has received a prire
for her poetry though.
Last wear•, the ('ana(tian
Heritage Society had a writing
contest for the schools. Rachel's
1•:nglish teacher told her about it
so she entered, and \won first
prire in 1luron ('aunty. She \won a
certificate of excellence for the
\\ inning.
Rachel was eight years old
\when she started \writing poems,
"I never thought of publishing
them before. I just \wrote them
and kept them,— she said.
Books at the library
Zl?R()'To nntTrn91?
Its Patrick Watson
Ills personal experience is ;tit
;tssel in this story by • Patrick
11'atson. It is a sensationally
plotted story filled \with expert
inside information, contemporary
political issues, and interesting
characters. The setting for the
hook is that a film journalist is
assigned to utak(' a 'I'\' (locuntcn-
tarw special on the ('attach► -U.S.
colder(' lice on the future of James
Rio. In spite of murders,
hijackings, sabotage and a plate
crash. the assignment progresses
to a concluding scene of
spectacular excitement and
sllspetls(.'.
Auburn
Groceteria
Will be closed
For
Holidays
until
further
notice
She hecartte 1111 tested in
hawing her \work puhlishcd \when
a creative writing club she \\;Is in
put 0111 ;I bookIet \with the
members' \\ citing in it.
"I started thinking ghoul it
(puhlishing) \viten 1 sate nt\• name
in printing." Itachcl said.
Rachel has also had her (work
published in nlag;vines, papers,
and a Sunday School nnagaiine.
She also sent one recently to the
The Enthusiast who said they
\yel'e considering it.
It's obvious Itarltcl intends to
cultivate her writing talents
evenfurthcr as her future plans
include taking a course in
television (writing and
broadcasting. Printed
her winning horns:
111altety 111asqucratic
by Rachel Wallace
'through the jungle
of lotions
perfumes and creams
she peers at her rellcction
in the silvered glass
and is pleased
there are no wrinkles
there is no grey hair
and her complexion
is soh and velvety_
as the smoothest petal
of a glowing rose
the gleaming array
of flasks
bottles and jars
lut•c her eyes
they clutter the bureau top
lelevisioo
below is
and demand more space
they fill the drawers
to overflowing
their spills and stains
have marred
the polished \voo(I forever
she sighs
the (lay is over
she is alone
slowly
site pulls off her wig
thin grey \wisps of hair
(Troop wearily
ghoul her dejected face
off come the false eyelashes
and she hares sadly
al a familiar
haunting image
lemon scented face cream
removes the roses blush
oI' her cheeks
and the velvety texture
of her skin
her pale unlipstieketl mouth
has lost its dewy sheen
and her eyes
are dull and listless
life has taken its toll
and left its undesired imprint
the shadows and impressions
that always keep returning
the tracing of sorrow
and the etchings of age
the ohscure way
that life has
oI' slipping softly from one's
clinging grasp
she stares at her transformation
and at her bottles
the bottles that contain her youth.
74,NOTICE
The Blyth Inn Hotel
will be closed
Monday, December 26 and
Monday, January 2, 1978.
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STARTS CHRISTMAS DAY!
Sun., Dec. 25th Showing Sun. to Sat. • 7 Big Days!
PLEASE NOTE SHOWTIMES: Christmas Day 8:00 a.m. Only Mon. to Friday
at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Saturday New year's Eve at 7:00 p.m. Only!
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lirtLi I, LH jj IN THE NEW YEARI "Oh God"
"Looking for Mr. Goodbar"
"One on One" "The Exorcist Part 2"
"Starship Invasions" • "MacArthur"
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —33
�1THUff//y.
New Year's Eve
Smorgasbord Dinner, Hats &
Noisemakers & Prizes.
Dance to Howard Smith Orchestra.
$8.00 per couple
-limited tickets.
Your Host
Harold & Thelma
Blyfh Inn'
1
1
1
III iTzi1lILL
NOTE:
SHOWTIME FRI., DEC. 23rd starts 7:00 P.M.
,aSTARSH P
OWI!LAW
NVASION
01977 Warner Bros Inc
F,w.*.n,., Bros
0 .wn..,coo-o.sr•oo.c..,n..
111
DEC. 24th & DEC. 25th
CLOSED
DEC. 26th - JAN. 4th ONE SHOWING ONLY 8 P.M.
"It's true. People have trouble
remembering My Words. Moses had
such a bad memory I had to
give him tablets."
A If Int .,I 1',', ,t!H L; ,
GEORGE BURNS • JOHN DENVER • OH, 0001
TERI CARR • DONALD PEEASENCE
Regular Season "Passes" not valid for this show
r
At this time The Management and
Staff of the PARK THEATRE and
MUSTANG DRIVE-IN would like to
wish everyone a
I'I tt 'NI ' '•1 •',; I I subject
to chang
relit 1INf)I1IONI I)
34—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977
Christmas is creepin' in,
not quite ready,read th
e want ads
1 Conning F:‘ents
&I"Y0NI: tushing to go Caroling
on December 22. please meet in
front of It Blyth Legion at ':(H)
p.m sponsored by the 131. th Leo
Club. 1-511-'
Blyth Lions
Bingo
Saturday
Night
8:00 P.M.
Blyth
Memorial
Hall
JACKPOT S150 IN 61) CALLS
SHARE -THE -WEALTH
AND REGULAR GAMES
1.49-tf
CLINTON LEGION BINGO
every Thursday, t:0() p.m. First
regular c,ird SI. restricted to 10
years or of cr. 15 regular games of
$15.. S5 leased on spht. ;dant
other specials. Jackpot 5200.
must go each \\ eek. 1.49 tf
8 F'arnt titorh For tittle
PUREBRED Hampshire boars.
scrviceahl, ague. It .0.1). tested
also crossbred boars. Bob
Robinson R. R. Walton
US 2.31-.
8-50-3
10 Used lairs For Sale
STRIPPED clot\n hydro truck
used ht 131\111 Iltdro Commission
may he seen at P.1'.(. Storage
Shed. Bids may he left at Clerk's
Office. BIt th. Telephone
523-4545. 11-51-1
11 Articles For tittle
•1 girl's sn0tt nubile suit site 5,
excellent condition. Phone
523-4543. 1 I -51 x 1
OVEN ready or live muscoy duck:
also maple syrup. Phone Ralph
Scott 523-9528. 11-51-1
CURRENT MAGAZINES
available at the Blyth Standard, A
good selection of magazines
arrives weekly. These include
Woman's Da.y, Chatelaine,
National Enquirer, TV Guide.;,
Comics, Crosswords and many
more. 11.49-tf
40 Chord, Orcana Chord organ,
stool included. Cail 523-4348 after
630 p.m. 11-50x2
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CARPET CENTRE
wall to wall installations or area
carpets.
Samples shown in your home
Free estimates
Guaranteed installations
There's a Celanese carpet for
every room in the horse.
"Quality you can trust"
From
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LIMITED
Phone 482-9505, Clinton
11 ,Articles For title 11 Articles For tittle
Cut, Wrapped and Frozen
SIDES HINDS FRONTS
93elb $1.121b 81 elb
BLYTH MEAT MARKET
"Open 6 Days a Week"
523-4551
:\I'1'L1 S ---Macintosh and Spy
apples from our refrigerated
storage at the t;u•nt, in your own
u,ntancrs. Boyd Taylor.
523.4279. 11-50-3
CHILDREN'S books, jewellery,
crystal, Finton glass and
hundreds of knickknacks at the
friendly Christmas store The
Pidgeon Hole • Boutique,
Bruceficld, weekdays 10 - 8;II
Sunday 12 8. Come browse'
anytime. 11-49-3
13 Wanted
Wanted
custom Snowhlotying
Driveways and fiords
Contact
DAVE LEE
Phone 523-4343
13.49-tf
11__--I'roi)ertv For tittle
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482.9371
Clinton
112 storey frame home in
Brussels. 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms,
carpeted, oil heated.
******
2 storey brick home in Blyth, 12
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extra large lot. Small barn.
******
100 acre hog farm near
Londesboro, fully equipped,
buildings nearly new.
******
2 acres at Blyth, town water,
hydro, no buildings.
******
991/2 acres crop land near Blyth,
65 acres workable, no buildings.
******
59 acres crop land in McKillop
Township 52 acres workable.
******
O acre hog farm near Blyth, fully
equipped to handle over 400
hogs. 2 storey brick Monte. Easy
financing.
******
100 acre taint near Blyth, all
workable, I'/z storey brick hone.
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We have several nice little homes
in Clinton.
FOOD FOR TiHOUGHT
At ('hristnias the kids would like
something that will separate the
men from the toys.
14-51-1
1\)-10-11
13--11.1 International tractor with
hca\y duty loader, down pressure
on bucket. Complete with chains
and U -type snow hlowet•. Price
$2.200. or hest offer. Phone
520.7295. 11-50x2
1975 Northlandcr Mobile Home.
Ox12, 2 hedrtx)m, plus addition.
Phone 482-3388. 11-50-2
19 Notices
('OLD Enterprises. Prompt refri-
geration and appliance repair,
Phone 887-9002, 19-49-t f
CONCRETE WORK
Expert chimney and roofing
repairs: specializing in stabling.
Dot) Ives. Phone Brussels,
87-9024. 19-49-t f
SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED
New modern equipment. Oyer 2(1
years experience. phone Louis
Blake, 887-0800, R.R.2, Brussels.
19.49-tf
1,1 Property For tittle 1.1 1'ro})ertN. For Sale
i.iITEE
S TO
CLINTON OFFICE
Phone 482.3821
Harold Workman 482-7658
Larry Plumsteel 527-0052
!lorry Mcro 527.176I
1 bedroom, 2 storey frame Boost, Dili\ S19,901),00.
S25,90(1.00 for this 2 storey brick home with 3 bedrooms, full
basement. gatagc, close to dtt snom11 Iilylh.
131yt1)--3 bedroom, timer -priced twine, close to downtotyn.
Near Auburn ---50 acres, good .1 hedrtoni home. good barn,
drilled t\cll.
•I acre~, bootie, (10111)11 garage. feeder pig horn. near I lillsgrccn.
Near ,\churn --I,`) acres of cash crop land. 1.11) tyorkahle.
systematically drained.
Near 131\th -100 acre farm on Maitland River, prick house, barn.
Near Blyth ---80 acres, 35 workable. no buildings.
Near 111\ ill— 1(10 acres, 95 workahlc, no buildings.
COMMERCIAL
5,001) sq. fl, building at \'anastra tyith high ceilings only
534.900.00,
Call tis for information regarding the new M.L.S. System.
I\iERRi' CI IIIISTN1AS to all front Wilted) McIntce and Staff.
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19 Notices 19 Notices
Hank's Small
Engine Service
Henry Reinink
1 Mile North Of
Londesboro
523-9202
Snowmobile, Snowblower, etc.,
Repair
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County
Appointments
Non - County Councillors
Certain appointments are made each year by
the County of Huron to various local boards
or committees. In 1978 County appointments
are to be made as follows:
- One Member - Huron County Land Division
Committee
- One Member - Huron County Public
Library Board
- One Rep. - South Huron Hospital Board,
Exeter
One Rep. - Wingham and District Hospital
Board
If interested, submit details in writing
(including telephone number), and indicate
committee or board on which you would
prefer to serve.
Submissions to be received by the
undersigned by noon on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978
B. G. HANLY
ADMINISTRATOR
COUNTY OF HURON
COURT HOUSE* GODERICH, ONT.
N7A 1M2
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Huron
Dead Stock
Removal
CLINTON, ONTARIO
Attention farmers, For depend-
able, efficient service 011 all farm
stock.
CALI, COLLECT 482.9811
24 hours a day. 7 days a week.
„Call us first you won't have to
call anyone else..'
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BERG
Sales - Service
installation
-Barn Cleaners
-Bunn feeders
-Stabling
-Silo Unloaders
FREE ESTIMATES
Donald G. Ives
R.R.2, Blyth
Phone Brussels 887-9024
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22 Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE ESTATE OF
JAMES LESLIE FEAR
ALL PERSONS having claims
against the Estate of the above
mentioned, late of the Village of
Blyth, in the County of Huron,
Retired .Farmer, who died on
November 10th, 1977, are
required to file proof of same with
the undersigned on or before the
24th day of December, 1977,
After that date the Executrix
will proceed to distribute the
Estate having regard only to the
claims of which she shall then
have had notice.
DA'Z'ED at Wingham, Ontario this
2nd day of December, A.D. 1977,
CRAWFORD MILL — DAVIES
Wingham, Ontario
Solicitors for the Execut'ix22-49-3
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CLASSIFIED
211. Cards of ' i,floksc
UNION(;—'the family ()I' die Tate
Nancy Uc,Iong swish to express
their sincere thanks and appre-
ciation to relatives, friends and
neighbours for their prayers,
(; idenn donations, floral
contributes, letters, carols and
visits. Special thanks to the
neighbours for serving lunch, the
staff of Tasker funeral Honk and
the many arts of kindness shown
in 311V \\';EY in the loss of a fol ine
daughter and sister. tour
kindness will allways he
renccncbcred• ,lack and Wilma
1) Jong and Family. 2.1-51 x
We would like to say thanks to all
who sent carols, gifts, 11o\Vers and
visited us (luring. our stay in
Clinton Pubic hospital. Trudy
andKevin Loscreit. 2.1.51-1
We would like to sincerely thank
all those who expressed their
sympathy, sent cards, floral
tributes, donations to Brussels
C'enictery Chapel fund, C'ana(lian
I)iahctic Association and Spiritual
Bouquets at the time of the loss 01'
our dear mother and grand-
mother, Mrs. Cecelia Deitner of
Grey Township. Louis and
Margaret Phelan and Family.
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27 girths
ANDERSON—To .lin( and Marg,
R. R. fl I , Lell(Icshol'o, on
December f( in Wingham and
District hospital, a daughter,
Lindsay Marie. Grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Andersen and
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald 1lcffron.
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GAzI?I,—Wawnc and Bonnie (nee
Laidlaw) are proud to announce
the safe arrival of their son,
Curtis Wayne, on Dce..niter 5. 7
lbs. 3 oi.. at St, Joseph's 1 tospital,
Ilamilton. First grandson fur
Doris and .line Laidlaw of Blyth
and Gene and Gus Garel of
Stratford. Great grandson for
Mrs, Etta Laidlaw of \''ingham.
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CLARK—First child born to
Lavern and Joan Clark, a girl
Erica Catherine, 7 lb. 13 oz. 00
December 15, at Sea forth
Hospital. Grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs. Lyle Clark, Highgate,
Ontario and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck
Dewar, Brantford, Ontario.
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Every week more and more
people discover what mighty .lobs
are accomplished by low cost
Want Ads.
We would like to (wish all our
friends and neighbours a Merry
Christmas and A Happy .New
Year. — Da yid, Ca 11)1 and
Florence George. 51 x 1
SEASON'S Greetings with best
wishes for the Holiday Season
and the curling year to all my
friends. — Bernard Craig.
5 1 x 1
Andrew and Elizabeth
Kirkeonnell would like to say a
sincere "'thank You— to all their
relatives, friends and neighbours
for all the lovely gifts, cards and
best wishes on their 50th wedding
anniversary. A special thanks to
their fancily and the W.I. for the
lovely dinner. A Merry Christmas
to all. 24-51-1
We wish to extend to all our
relatives friends and old
neighbours of 131yth and
surrounding areas our heartiest
Season's Greetings. — Dorothy
and Art Heard, St. Marys.
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Christmas
Greeting
To all our friends. Best Wishes
for a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. Huron County
Library and Blyth Staff.
trough our door pass the finest
people in the world , .our clients..
our friends. With appreciation for
your confidence we wish you a
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
REat I T4tE BROKER
V.C. ( Vic) Fox
REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE, -527.1511
RES. -523.9525
NAPPY HOLIDAYS!
THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21, 1977 —35
Sparling house dates 1891
One house in Blyth that has
aroused the curiosity of a lot of
people is the house owned by
Grant Sparling.
Everybody seems to know that
the house lys once owned by Dr.
M ilne who seems to have been
quite a famous man in Blyth.
/1 clipping that Mrs. Sparling
has from the Clutton News•
Record tells of Dr. Mille having
Ole house built.
It is listed in the 75 years ago
column which made 1891. It sans:
"On Tuesday last, Dr. Milne of
Blyth let the contract for t he
erection of a handsome brick
house that is to cost between
three and four thousand dollars.
After Mr. Milne's death, his
daughters lived in the house and
about 15 yea's ago one of his
daughters, Mary Milne sold the
house to the Sparlings.
The upstairs and downstairs
each have six rooms, two
hallways and a bathroom. Sonic
minor changes have been made in
the house but the basic structure
remains the sante. One thing that
the Sparlings Iiave changed is the
i kitchen's placement in the house.
When Dr. Milne lived there
were awnings on the windows and
there was a front verandah which
went all the way around the House
which was also covered by an
awning. The house also has Iwo of
its original light fixtures, and has
wostaircases.
County child abuse
program is cancelled
A program operated by the
Huron County Faniity and
Children Services (f'ornicrly the
Children's Aid Society) aimed at
preventing child abuse in the
count(' has been cancelled due to
a lack of financial support from
the Ontario Ministry of
conimttnity and social services.
,10110 Penn, director of family
services, said Friday that budget
restrictions placed 00 the Huron
County agency forced hint to
cancel the child abuse program.
Mr. Pcnn said that the lack of
financial support was not the sole
reason for cancelling the
program. He said lack of funds
coupled with a high workload for
Huron County agency workers
gave Mini no alternative but
cancellation. He said that the
staff to case ratio in Huron was on
of the highest of in south
(western Ontario and that by
failing to permit the 1-luron
Agency to add one staff nleniber
and reduce the workload of the
(workers the ministry had forced
him to cancel a program.
Nil, Penn said the ministry
docs not consider the child abuse
prevention program as part of'the
agency workload. He said the
ministry calculated the Huron
agency's (workload and budget on
its 1975 tiles and did not permit
expansion of programs since that
time to be considered in the 1978
budget.
Mr. Penn said he could abide
by ministry judgement if the
workload ratio in Huron was not
so high. He said the ratio here is
36.3 sacs to one worker, the
highest in south western Ontario
and one of the highest in the
province. He said neighboring
agencies have ratios in the low
20's and one has a ration of one
worker per 19 cases.
The agency director said the
child abuse program had to be the
one eliminated because it was not
recognized as a budget iters by
the ministry. He said had another
program been eliminated the
Huron agency would have faced a
budget cut which would have
made it almost impossible for
staff members to function.
1 -le said he is very proud of the
effort his staff is slaking despite
the high case load. He pointed out
that the only way the workers can
handle their duties is to work
overtime and that they are not
compensated for that overtincc,
either by pay or time off.
Mr. Penn said if the ministry
allowed the Huron workload
ratio to he reduced and allowed
the agency to take on another
staff member he felt the child
abuse program could be
maintained. He estimated the
move (would cost the ministry an
additional $20,000.
Tito program was started a
little over a year ago and was
aimed at public education,
indent ification and reporting
procedures involved in cases of
child abuse. He said it enabled
community resources such as
doctors, police, teachers,
hospitals and the general public,
to become aware of child abuse
and to report act u al cases or
potential problems to the agency
for assistance. Mr, Penn said the
program was very successful and
that the agency planned to
expand it.
The program was started in
Match of 1476 and at that time 17
child abuse cases were on the
agency files. By March 1977 26
cases were on the files and a high
of 32 had been recognized in
August of 1977. Penn attributes
the increase to the child abuse
program pointing out that before
the establishment of the program
the cases would have gone
unreported.
The director did say that the
cancellation by the agency will
reduce the effectiveness of the
program but that the groundwork
clone by the community
childabusc committee will not be
n vain. He said thatltliceducation
11'the community (would allow the
tgency to help in many cases but
hat some children would have to
five in a situation where they arc
being abused and not have any
group or individual aware of it to
offer then( help.
Mr. Penn said that the
community could support the
child abuse prevention program
through donations but pointed out
that the program has to b&an 011
going thing. He said if the
community donated funds to keep
the program operating it would
have to be a continuous thing with
the guarantee that the follolving
year the financial support would
be there. He said the only way it
can be successful is if it has a
sound future.
Happy Holiday
'Tis the season to be
jolly! Here's our jolly
good wishes to you
and yours. , . enjoy!
36—THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 21. 1977
LEADERSHIP AWARD — For conducting 4-H clubs
and supporting the 4-H participants for the past five
years, Mrs. Don Cartwright of Auburn received a
leadership certificate at the A'ch ievement Day
exercises held December 17 in the Blyth Public
School. There are seven clubs in the immediate area
of Blyth and over 800 members participated in the
4-H program in Huron County set up by the Home
Economics Branch of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
and Food in co-operation with local county leaders.
(Staff Photo)
Obituaries
MRS. EDGAR VANSTONE
Mrs. FAIgar Vanslone, the
former Gcrt'udc' Rose Pearl
:Armstrong passed away last \week
01 Queen I:lirahcth Hospital,
Toronto alter a lengthy illness.
Born. April 1. 1885 in Nipissing.
Ontario she was the daughter of
Nlargaret McVitie and 'Th omits
:Armstrong. Following the death
of her father. she moved to
:Auburn as a small child to live
with her father's sister Incl
husband. Mr. and Mrs. Simeon
Sayles, She attended U.S.S. No. 5
Ilullett, the ;auburn school, On
;August 5. I911n. she married
Edgar F. \'anstonc in Auurn, Ile
predeceased her in 19-15.
Following her marriage she
lived in Toronto. then moved to
Benntiller for 13 years and then
returned to Toronto in 1925. She
is survived by one daughter.
11'innifred of Toronto, She was
predeceased by a sister, 1\lrs.
Nlelvon Jew ell (Florence) and a
brother Henry :Armstrong. The
funeral service was held at Stile's
Funeral Home with Rev. John D.
M. wood officiating.
Interment was in C'olhornc
Cemetery.
MRS. MARGARET DEITNER
The death occurred at Listowel
Memorial Hospital on
Wednesday, December 7, 1977
of Margaret Cecelia McMahon,
beloved wife of the late James
Edward Deitner of the 6th
Concession, Grey Township, in
her 80th year. She was the mother
of Mrs. Lewis (Margaret ) Phalen
of Blyth; Mrs. George (Marie)
Blake, Morris Township; Mrs.
Robert (Nora) Kraemer of Sarnia
and Mrs. John (Kathleen)
McFadden, of Guelph and Leo of
Grcv Township. She also is
survived by 24 grandchildren and
14 great grandchildren, by a
sister Mrs. John (Mary) Funican
of Ingersoll; and brothers .Joseph
McMahon of Kitchener;
Lawrence McMahon of Waticroo
and James McMahon of Linwood.
She was predeceased by her
husband James Edward Deitner,
a daughter Mary and brother
John McMahon.
The body rested at the
M.1.Watts Funeral Home,
Brussels, until Friday morning,
thence of St. Ambrose Catholic
Church, Brussels where Mass of
the Christian burial was
ceIel) rated al 1 1 ;30 0.111.
Interment followed in St.
Ambrose Roman Catholic
Cemetery, Brussels.
Pallbeacrs were Bob and Bruce
Blake, Bernie 011(1 .loli 11 Kraemer,
.toe Phelan and Brian Deitner.
Readers were Phil Blake, David
Kraemer. Altar hugs were Kevin
Deitner, Peter Kraemer. All are
grandsons of the deceased.
From Me to You
by Rhea Hamilton
Christmas means goodwill
Christmas is such a I1 ';t; ifeit
time of the \tar. At coca one
1loint ill the hectic seaum many of
us find our heart, full of good\+ill
10 1111'tt.
'there are family get togethers
often with friends and family who
we rarely sec or talk Io at any
other time of the year, This is
,truly a festive season.
The only things that seems to
star the beautiful and touching
sentiment of Christmas is that
tragedy knows no holiday and
takes its toll even on the 1loly Day
of ('hristmas itself.
Tragedy has a timing well
known to all of us in that we never
know when it will strike next.
This fact struck the area last
Thursday, when a home was
almost destroyed by fire. Clothing
and belongings were lost and 0
family of seven children was left
with only a wish for the Christmas
season. This is a time when all
should be aware of their own good
fortune and he imbued with a
desire to help those less
fortunate.
Fire is an frightening
experience and when it docs
occur there•is need to help and 10
let the victims know they are a
part of the community.
Anyone whet feels they have
anything that would benefit the
Brown family in the way of
clothes and such feel free to offer
it. The children are aged 4, 14 and
15 years for the boys and the girls
arc 19 months. 9, 13 and 18 yens
old.
Delivery of any articles may he
made to the 110111e at RR 2, 131yth.
This unfortunate event draws
attention to the need to keep a
careful eve on the ('hristmas tree
and to check lights and wiring
before decorating. Remember it
only takes one careless act to
create 0 lire hazard.
On to a brighter side. 'There are
only three days till Christmas and
everyone is getting excited about
Santa's arrival. At the memorial
1lall last Saturday Santa made his
last call in the village until
Christmas Eve. The hall was
crowded with little people who
Als Christmas approaches it is
a pleasure for all of us to wish all
of you a holiday abounding with
Health, Happiness and Prosperity!
WeedkeraR
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Helen, Evelyn & staff
ere an\ious to hay(' a lcty final
words \\ith hint concerning
their last minute gift choice,, One
little tyke cyas so ddIinitc about
what he lyantell that 111' 1;1Ikcd for
quite 0 few minutes before Santa
warned hila that his deer wire
outside and needed tending.
For the adults there are still
nutty matters to he covered in
these last few days, Last minute
gifts have to he purchased and
special foods purchased or
cooked.
To me one of the special
features of Christmas is good
company and the good food which
we enjoy.
What is more satisfying than to
• ,/kC4
(1)oddents
PEPSI COLA
or
KIST
sit among family and friends ;ofd
enjoy tempting delights that
rarely are available to us at tither
times of
1(111(12c,
he year. I)eli1hts like
t;tstelttlly decorated cookies, runt
soaked cakes hr.aying with icing
and ttn•ke\ with all the trimmings.
Needless to say you sec mall
unh;t11I1V Ince, idler yards ty11en
the thought of dieting conies back
and all that you enjoyed
before Christmas will he
over and trill he back again faced
with our salads and boiled eggs,
We at the Standard loo, like
you, have all been looking
forward to the Big Day and hope
that you and yours have a Merry
Christmas.
Greeen Label Gingerale
or
COCA COLA
Ilostcss
CHIPS
Large, 225g.
3/89
plus deposit
MOW
2/1.57
Flex Luncheon Meats 2/89
Holiday Cheeses
Weston's Brown 'n Serve
Twin Roll
12's
+i
49' •
Kellogg's
CORN FLAKES
675 g.
PR OD UCE
Red Crapes
Oranges 113's per doz.
Carrots 3 Ib.
93'1
49`
$1.09
49
Lots of Top Quality
Fresh Produce
Lots of WINDOW BILL
and IN-STORE SPECIALS
PLu,5/23-4421
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