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The Blyth Standard, 1978-08-23, Page 1
he n • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1978 BLYTH, ONTARIO YOUR. GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS Barbara Snaith is busy molding a prop for the newest Blyth Summer Theatre production -- Two Miles Off. Theatre staff were_; rot, giving away any hints as to what the object finally would be. For the answer see the play which runs August 26 to September 2. PRICE: 20 Cents Volume 88 — No. 34 Music returns to Blyth With Two Miles Off The opening of " I'wo Miles Off' on Wednesday, August 23 marks the return of music to the stage of the Blyth Summer Festival, 'Two Miles Off', directed by Brian Rintoul of Mitchell, is the story of a small town located two miles from the main highway --just enough to cut if off and stop the bus and train from stepping there. The play, written by an Edmonton group known as 'Theatre Network', is full of music and laughter and will delight those who have missed the music at Blyth. The play will provide an excellent showcase for the talents of cast members, Kate Trotter, Peter Snell, Elizabeth Hanna, Chris Kelk, and Alden Jones. They not only sing but provide all the accompanying music for the show. Flut; ;mandolin, har- monica and guitar arc some of the instruments played by the cast. Each of the actors and actresses will portray several characters, instead of playing the usual single role. Obviously, the play is a demanding one, but the company more than measures up to the require- ments. . 'Two Miles Off' also sees the return of two previous Blyth Summer Festival members. Kate Trotter will be a familiar face to those who attended last year's Diviners Festival. In addition to her roles in 'Two Miles off , Kate has also played Cindy, the secretary in this year's successful 'His Own Boss', by Keith Roulston. Also returning as stage manager is Ron Ferguson. Ron is one of the original, founding members of the Blyth Festival. This year, Ron has worked on 'His Own Boss', 'The School Show' and now 'Two Miles Off.' 'Two Miles Off' is a bright and lively play that will be enjoyed by the whole family. It will run every night from the August 28 to September 2, closing the Festival's 1978 season. B of E removes book Some parents and community groups called for the bananing of three books from Huron County's five high schools and the Huron County Board of Education responded Monday night by removing one of the most controversial books --The Diviners by Margaret Laurence. The vote was 9-7 against the book, The board decided to call for a rewrite on a proposed policy for dealing with future book approvals. The policy, which was to have gone before the board Monday, was developed by a study group including board superinten- dents, secondary school principals and English department heads. The proposed policy, now to be rewritten, also said that "removing the controversial content or material could deprive other students; and that individual tastes shoudl not dictate standards for the entire school community." The policy said teac hers would be allowed to decide which books to choose from the ministry of education book list, but would leave the final decision of whether a student studied a particular book to parents. For students and parents objecting to certain material, the policy suggested alternate study material be made available, Blyth merchants open for Match Theatre goers and shoppers are in for a treat in September during the International Plowing Match in the Wingham arca. Blyth merchants have decided to open their stores for business during the week of September 26 to 30. They will be co- sponsoring the School Show at the Memorial Hall and have stores open for business until eight each evening. With close to 50,000 people heading to the plowing match every clay, a good number will be going through Blyth and merchants at a Board of Trade meeting last Tuesday evening decided they should take advantage of the crowds passing through Blyth. James Roy, theatre artistic director, spoke to the group about what was needed for preparation for the week. The theatre season normally would finish September 2, The School Show by Ted Johns was chosen because of its low overhead cost. "Putting on a play is an expensive job, but with the low overhead costs of paying only one actor we may be able to break even on this play," said James Roy. "The School Show has proved to be our most popular production' and will appeal to people all over." It is hoped that the School Show will draw not only outsiders but the local people who missed the first run and those who may want to sec it again. The School Show was written by Ted Johns from a scenario developed with paul Thompson of Theatre Passe Muraille. It attempts to show as many sides of the Huron County Secondary School strike as possilbe, The productions will be on the evenings of Tuesday, August 26 to Saturday, August 30 with one matinee scheduled sometime later in the week, The Board of Trade donated $200 to the Blyth Centre for the Arts for advertising costs for the special performances, Merchants discussed the possibilities of banners at both the 'south and north ends of Morris names Clerk By Debbie Ranney Morris Township has a new clerk, Mrs, Lloyd (Nancy) Michie was hired as the clerk at a special meeting of Morris Township Council last Wednesday. She replaces Jane Badley who resigned her position and was later named clerk of Grey Township. Reeve Bill Elston said that Mrs. Michie will be paid $4 and hour, $25 a month office rent and she will be paid the fees and mileage for taking the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Course (AMTC) at Fanshawe with the stipulation that she stay on as the clerk of Morris for two years or forfeits the money for the course. There were eight other applicants for the position, one of whom withdrew, Mrs, Michie had previously worked at the Bank of Commerce for about a year and has been working in the business office of the Wingham hospital for the past five years. At the' hospital she. had worked as the receptionist and on the switchboard and did bookkeeping and typing. She said she decided to apply for the position of clerk because, "I just wanted something I could do at home so I wouldn't have to go out every day and I think it would be very interesting just because you'd be working with the public," Mrs. Michie will be setting up an office in her home and Mrs. Badley has offered to help her with any problems. Mrs, Michie will be sworn in as clerk at the September 1 meeting of Morris Township Council. the village, to advertise the theatre and store hours. Pamphlets will be available at the plowing match site, provided space can be found at this late date. It was suggested that pamphlets could be distributed at the county exhibit at the site. Mr. Roy suggested that some of the match officials be invited to the showing of The School Show so they would get an idea what was being offered in the community for people leaving the match site. Board of trade members volunteered to phone and confirm attendance. In other business the Blyth board of trade turned down a request for funds from the Blyth figure skating club. Members felt that the board's purpose is to promote business in Blyth. All agreed- that although they thought the group was a worthwhile cause, the board would not set a precedent. ( Continued on Page 1 6) FUTURE LEADERS—Youths from all over Huron, Perth and Bruce were on their way last ,w0ek to a Regional Conference in Centralia on leadership. These girls were waiting for a bus which was running through the heart of the county picking up passengers. The girls are Bonnie McKay (left) of R. R. #2, Brussels, Heather Clark, R. R. #5, Goderich, Alice Nivens, R. R. #3 Auburn and Sherri Marshall Blyth. (Standard Photo) 2 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 200 gather at special mass On Sunday August 13 the parishioners of the . St. Michael's Church celebrated the church's centennial. The church was decorated with flowers donated by Hary McCullum and Gores Hard- ware. Over 200 people old and young gathered together in the small church for a 12 o'clock Mass which was celebrated by Father McDonald. Father McDonald is the oldest living priest CWL enjoys centennial The Catholic Women's League, St. Michaels Church met for a lawn meeting at the home of Joan Middegoal on August 14. Following open- ing prayers in unison led by president Margaret Phelan the roll call was answered by "What did you enjoy most about our Ccntcnnial Cele- brations?" The answcres varied from the beautiful flowers in the church to the enjoyable hom- ily delivered by previous pastor, Father S. McDonald, The committees in charge of selling souvenirs reported At the Stockyards me market at Brussels Stockyards met an uneven demand on Friday with finished cattle selling lower, Stockers and feeders were steady with pigs trading higher. There were 812 cattle and 1762 pigs on offer. Choice Steers - 62.50 to 64.50 with sales to 65.50. Good Steers • 60.00 to 62.00. Three fancy light fat steers consigned by Glen Johnston of Bluevale averaging 970 lbs, sold for 65.50. Two steers consigned by Wallace Thrcndylc of R.R.4, Listowel averaging 1335 lbs. sold for 63.20. A steer consigned by John Duskocy. of Brussels weighing 1250 lbs. sold for Eight steers consigned by Bob McDonald of Brussels averaging 1112 lbs. sold for 64,20 with his lot of 15 steers averaging 1095 lbs. selling far 63.80. 1 A steer consigned by Bert Hastings of Wingham weighing 1020 lbs. sold for 63.75. Five steers consigned by - Ian Wilbce of Brussels averaging 1288 lbs. sold for 63.60. Ten steers consigned by Jerry Kuntz of Formosa averaging 1267 lbs. sold for 63.00. Three steers consigned by Clarence Fausteof Port Elgin averaging 1253 lbs, sold for 63.10. Choice Heifers - 58.00. to 61.00 with sales to 61.50. Good Heifers - 56.00 to 58.00. A heifer consigned by Linda McDonald of Brussels weighing 940 lbs. sold for 61.50. Six heifers consigned by Shultz Bros. of Blyth averaging 913 lbs, sold for 59.25. Five heifers consigned by Doug Machan of Brussels averaging 928 lbs, sold for 59,40, Eighteen heifers con- signed by Bob McDonald of Brussels averaging 883 lbs, sold for the overall price of 58.65. Fifty-nine herford feeder heifers consigned by Jim Carter of Seaforth averaging 654 lbs. sold for an overall price of 63.60. Fifteen feeder steers con- signed by Jesse M. Martin of R.R.1, Linwood averaging 434 lbs. sold for 68.00. "their sales". Centennial cook books, plates and history books are still avail- able. Thank you cards were received from Joanne (Phelan) O'Neil and Nellie Van Bakel. A letter from the Jesuit Missions appealing for funds was tabled until a later meeting. President Margaret Phelan suggested that mem- bers bring to the next meeting their collections of used stamps. The shower gift committee Ann de .long and Nora Kelly reported to members gifts purchased for new brides. 'Me C.W.L. cancelled its part icipat ion in Coffee Sunday this month. Marguerite Hallahan aid Yvonne Cronyn volunteered to visit the sick and shut-ins this month. The mystery prize donated by last months winner was V )n by Theresa Machiun. 'Ilse meeting closed with prayers, to meet Sept. i lth at Margaret Phelans. today who was pastor for St. Michael's from 1939 to 1951. The "4th Degree" Knights of Columbas were on hand to welcome Father McDonald to the Altar in a special procession of the centre aisle of the church. Father McDonald spoke on the faith and unity of the people in the past and how they contrast with the people of today. People arrived from as far away as Michigan, 'loi'onto, London, Stratford, Walkerton, Seaforth, Wind so►•, Listowel and surround- ing towns. Following the Mass, people gathered at the Blyth Community Centre for a salad smorgasboard lunch. Grace was said by the pastor of St. Michael's Church, Father Hardy. After the meal Father Hardy thanked the many people for returning to make it a festive occasion and Father McDonaldfor return- ing to say Mass, He also thanked the four sisters for coning and asked Robert Machan to thank the ladies who prepared the meal. Father Hardy also talked on the origin of the Church and blessed the forefathers for their faith and originality of the Church, A special thanks was given to the author of history of St. Michael's Church. Father Hardy also thanked the Centennial Committee which consisted of Chairman Tony Middegoal, Secretary Dorothy Van Steclandt, Finance -Bill Hallahan and Mr, and Mrs. Robert Machan, Marguerite Hall- ahan, Joan Middegoal,, Phyllis , Street and Yvonne Cronyn. J. SPANJER MANUFACTURING Mitchell STABLING The way you want it at a better price Mitchell 348-9104 BUSINESS DIREC ORY ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE AGENCYot�t Gordon Elliott, Broker R. 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I S LYLE YOUNGBLUT 0 OIL BURNER SALES & SERVICE 'Your Oil Heating Contractor' BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 PtOopa, TrA �HURON X78 • From me to you By Rhea Hamilton Last spring the home improvement committee for the International Plowing Match advertised for entrants in several improve- ments classes, And with that as incentive, we, the owners of Pork Chop Hill Farm decided to enter, THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 — 3 Home improving and headaches Around our house we seem to need added incentive in order to get any work done, One prime example is the housecleaning. The best thing for housecleaning is company. We are literally shamed into getting the floors vaccummed, furniture dusted and the tub back into BULBS ARE- IN—The arcs of lights that adorn Blyth's Main Street are now complete. Town foreman Bill Buchanan was busy recently putting the new bulbs in where old ones had burnt out. Now that a supplier of the bulbs has been found, the lights will be used regularly. (Standard Photo) Corrections Apologies to the Womens Institute ladies who were not given credit for catering to St. Michael's Anniversary Dinner at the Community Centre on Aug. 13. The U.C.W. was erroneously reported as having provided that meal. The U.C.W. did cater to more theatre -goers this past week. The article on dog problems submitted by Warner Andrews from a Manitoba weekly was falsely reported to be submitted by Andrew Kirkconnell. The Standard regrets this error and apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused, Hospital hires new administrator Elmer Taylor of Exeter has been hired as the new administrator of Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. Mr. Taylor, who was chosen over 32 other ap- plicants for the job, has been the Exeter hospital administrator for the past live years. Mr. Taylor is married with one daughter. He will be assuming his new duties in Goderich on September 15. sparkling white condition. With that in mind we applied for the contest rules and both of us decided this may be the only way to get a lot of major things done outside. Our first problem. was maybe biting off more than we could chew. Instead of entering a smaller class like "most improved mailbox", we enlisted for the 'second category which included the mailbox and general cleanup and paintup, of the whole outside area. Now that may not seem like much but we had a pile of old boards in front of a smaller barn smack on the lawn. This lumber was never neatly piled and sort of angled every which way. None of the boards were fit for construction purposes and so had to be broken clown into smaller pieces for the fireplace. But that was not the only pile to be looked after or should I say slaved over. !here was also a pile of barn timbers for making above ground berry beds, plus refuse around the back door which included a Ic'1non coloured (and lemon quality) Vega that for the last two years had done nothing for us except act as a snow catcher at the back door through the winter. Well by rights the work should have been started last war so that this year the grass could be allowed to seed itself around the vacated spots. But last year we were too busy attending barbecues, auctions (buying some things we could most definitely do without) and generally taking life easy. But like the grasshoppers that would rather sing in the sun we were surprised by the amount of work which faced us this spring. For beginners we enlisted the help of some visitors • from Toronto to weed ground, level it and carry barn timbers across the lawn to build the beds for berry bushes that had been heeled in a part of the garden The Season for Food Savings.. Canada Gr. A 1 or 2 BEEF HINDI/4's lb. cut, wrapped, quick frozen. 110 - 130 Ib. average .49 Whole PORK LOINS lb.1.69 cut, wrapped, quick frozee 11 14 lb. average Coil Polish SAUSAGE Ib. .69 Regular Ground Beef ib.1.49 10 - 20 lbs. Over 20 lbs. Ibr. 1.39 Ib.1.29 Aylmer 32 oz. .69 CATSUP with each purchase of 5.00 Weston's Hotdog or Hamburg BUNS 2/1.09 Dozens mix or match Whittich's Honey Dip DONUTS pkg..69 BLYTH MEAT MARKET Open 6 days a week 8 - 6 Friday 'till 9 Custom Killing Plane 523-4551 BEEF AND PORK FOR HOME FREEZERS Cutting & Wrapping We reserve the right to limit quantities to. average family requirements. awaiting their new home, One lob done, fifty to go. General cleanup can be quite satisfying when you ain see the results, We next tackled the back yard where we are going to terrace. Before putting barn beams in place, stabilizing trenches were dug and the beams were stripped of offensive old nails and spruced up with a coat of creosote to make them last for our lifetime, if not more. The next problem was the till we needed. After arguing about the merits we decided the cost factor far out- weighed the necessity of top soil over direct fill. For the difference we would rake stone off the finished lot. Thank my aching back and blistered hands that there were really not very many stones. With the tractor finally fixed after a relaxing winter in the barn we finally got some work done using the old blade. What wonders the automated world will come up with next! All 1 could see was the time saved and all the shovelling I did not have to do through gritted teeth. Meanwhile the garden became over run with weeds and vegetables were non- existent. It is with great wonder that the flowers found enough room to bloom around the bindweed and lamb's quarters. Plus the lawnmower was giving us trouble. It wouldn't cut the lawn itself but insisted that one of us push it. As you can well imagine a crisis developed. Overwork aid the pressure of other weekly chores being neglected were getting to both Of us and the dogs. Sure enough the highlight of early summer came when the potatoes got tilled under by a well meaning husband. The tiller was on loan and before taking it back we both agreed to plow under some of those wicked weeds, So while I was arguing with the lawn mower, I glanced down at the garden to see the tiller start on the potato patch. With a scream that was heard across the yard and by everyone in the neighbourhood, the tilling stopped suddenly. A solution had to be found to our troubles. And we found one. 1 will let you know next week why I am sane and happy today after a summer of working on a slow land- scaping. The situation is better known to many as biting off more than you can chew and succeeding. DATSUN MADE BY NISSAN Seaforth Gerald's Datsun LTD. 527-1010 527-1011 Brand NewDatsun Inventory Clear -Out Famous B210 2 dr. Deluxe #385609 4 dr. Vinyl roof package # 980685 Amazing 620 Truck 620 Truck LWB. Ser. #315191 620 Truck SWB ser.#330857 All New 510 2dr, Standard, ser.#007603 Mfgr's List $4535.00 $4870.00 $5145.00 $5095.00 $5195.00 5 dr., Wagon, Automatic, ser.#029543 $6435.00 Sale Price 4155 •°° $4490 • 00 34825.°° s4775 .00 $4815'°° $6055 0° Fee [4% PST - Lic. Fee - FRT & Dealer prep., not included] Low Rate Financing Available No Money Down - if you qualify B210 2Dr Deluxe F4155•0° Freight & dealer Prep. Prov. Sales Tax Licence 180.00 173'40 30.00 $4538.40 Down Payment 400'0° #4138.40 Monthly Payment$1 24'23 Sales Rep. HOWARD BURNLEY Based on 42 months, Interest 131/2% - Total charge $1077.66 4 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 Subscription rates Canada $9.00 Outside Canada, $16.00 (in advance) Single copies: 20 cents the standard Established 1891 Serving BLYTH and the surrounding community. Published each Wednesday afternoon at Blyth, Ontario by McLEAN BROS, PUBLISHERSLIMITED Andrew Y. McLean, Publisher Rhea Hamilton Editor and Advertising Member Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and ABC Box 10, Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1 HO Telephone 519.523-9646 Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office, Registration Number 1319 .�.:!•.:•r.•::::• :v :::•r ::!!!!•:: • :!:::•• !::: •. :!::v. •.!!!!•:. !!q:{::•}:n•`.}::•.}}v.::..;} v• iu : .•:::n:!v:•.vrn•v :•n::!!!:•::•w:::!::v: •::::•:a�•:::r.•arq{:ny,:�i}i:{{:r.!}}:•}:•} kiri•::...................... i.vMv: i..... n..:.v:ti..:.:........::ti:'i:............. nC:v...S��iiti::....... isi�rr:.......................................:, i'..... riir: r:.. rn:•.............. Co-operation pays With the high cost of living it is little wonder that many people are pulling in at the belt and cutting expenses. So it's a pleasant surprise that the merchants of Blyth have chosen to support the Theatre here during the plowing match near Wingham in September. Villages aren't immune from a slowdown in consumer spending that has hit merchants across the country this summer. To remedy the situation other towns have had midnight sales, pyjama races and other promotions to bring people in and get them shopping. Blyth is fortunate because we have the leather businesses to draw' people into the village but we need more to stop them on main street. The theatre, currently in its fourth season, has the potential to do just that. With a repeat of the sold out School Show during plowing match week, merchants hope the crowds driving in and out of the -village will be persuaded to stop here and see what Blyth's friendly stores have to offer before the show starts. The Blyth merchants to their credit are to realize that working together with the Blyth Centre for the Arts will help both village and theatre prosper. Hitch hikers A recent incident when a hitchhiker threatened a considerate driver near Hensall brings up the legalities of picking up hitchhikers along the roads across the country. With the cost of maintaining a car it is little wonder that so many young people turn to the thumb as a means of getting around. Compared to the large urban areas where transportation is easier with public transit and better bus and train service, Huron County is sadly neglected. Bus service is scant. Passenger trains are nonexistent in the area and the nearest train stop is Stratford. So unless you have a well meaning friend who can get where you are . going then there is little chance of travelling unless walking or biking long distances appeals to your sense of athletic prowess. Then there is the other side of the coin. When you pick up a hitchhiker there is no guarentee that they will not try to take your money. Although most of them are honest people, there is always one to spoil the record. If an accident were to occur, you the driver would be responsible and in some cases you would be leaving yourself wide open for a lawsuit if damages were extensive to the rider. Hitchhik is a problem on our roads but it's not hard to see why there are hitchhikers. In the end the answer lies with the driver. Does he or she pick up the youth on the side of the road? You pays your money and you takes your choice. occurr. To the editor: What's the story? About 10 months or so ago I picked up my two copies of'Blyth a Village Portrait' at the Dr. Street residence. From time to time 1 pick up a copy and read a portion of this most intersting book. Ihave read it through several times. 1 consider Blyth my native home --although 1 was born in Hullett Township in 1906. We moved into Blyth in 1908, moved to Aylmer' in 1910 and back to Blyth in 1914 and left for good to live here in Hespelcr in 1916. During the next five summers we spent in Blyth at , my grandparents Mr. and Mrs, S.H. Gidley on Westmorland Street. And have visited Blyth several times a year ever since. My purpose in writing, however, is to ask someone to satisfy my curiosity about a Blyth Family on page 49 of 'the book there is brief mention of Sir William H.G. Colles who apparently moved to Blyth in 1873 from Dublin, Ireland and who died at Blyth in 1880. I am curious about this man why did he move to Blyth? What did he do in Blyth? Where did he live in Blyth? There must be, a great story here, William S. McVittie Cambridge H Ontario 50 Renwick N3C 2T7 M00000 Behind the scenes by Keith Roulston We're lucky We in Canada have lived in peace for so long that we tend to take it very much for putted.,While we complain about our camoi»your own national problems of misunderstanding people of Czecho- slovakian heritagd' this week are remem- bering the terror of a mere 10 years ago. It was then that the brief freedoms of the "Prague Spring" came to a crashing halt when the Russian tanks rolled in. For us on this side of the Atlantic it was one more sad example of the long number of unhappy events in the history of Europe. For those who lived through it, it was an event that would change their,lives and the history of their country. 1 have a friend who was among those who was shocked that morning in August to hear that the Russians had invaded. Through him I think i've come to understand a little more about the event and the tragedy that the people of Czechoslovakia have gone through. My friend was a theatre director in one of the smaller cities of Czechoslovakia early in 1968 when he received a telephone call from a friend who was working with Radio Prague, the state radio station. The friend told him of the exciting changes that were taking place in the capital. The tight controls that had existed for 20 years of Communist rule were loosening, he said. Come to work at Radio Prague, the friend urged, and be part of the excitement. My friend Jan knew all about the controls. Even in live theatre they were evident. . Before a play could be shown to the public it had to be seen and passed by the state censor to make sure there wasn't anything in it to undermine the government. In radio and television, there was no such thing as a live program because live broadcasts couldn't be controlled. Everything was pre-recorded so it could be checked by the censor. Jan knew something was going on differently from the norm of the last 20 years but people outside the capital didn't know fa. sure what was happening. In February 1968, 20 years to the month after the Communists had taken over the country, about the time Jan went to work at Radio Prague, things began to change. Before everything that went on air had to be approved from an annonymous secretive room upstairs in the building. Suddenly this room was being ignored. More and more the station was switching.to live broadcasts. The radio, like the rest of the country was feeling new freedoms under the relaxed government of Alexander Dubcek, it• went that way through the spring and summer as the freedom grew and the unease of the Soviet Union grew. The Warsaw Pact countries were partic- ipating in military manoeuvres in Czecho- slovakia that summer but when they ended, instead of going home as planned, the troops didn't leave. They kept making excuses for not going back to their respective countries. Then on August 21, they moved in. All night, Jan recalls, you could hear the drone d huge aircraft landing troops and tanks in the city. In the morning the tanks were in the streets. The Russians, despite their opportunity to plan the invasion, were ill prepared. One of their first objectives was to silence Radio Prague so it couldn't rally the people to fight the invasion. But they mistook a nearby museum for the Radio Prague building and opened fire on it instead, When they did find the right building and capture it there was no one present who knew anything about a radio station so instead of simply shutting the station down, the soldiers put it out of commission by shooting up the control panels with machine guns. They didn't succeed so easily in putting the station off the air however, because Jan and his friends went on transmitting with portable equipment, moving whenever the soldiers were able to locate their station. They were helped by Czech soldiers. He slept at night with his back window open to be ready to escape if the soldiers or police knocked on the door. Finally he decided the time to escape had come and he crossed the border to Austria and came eventually to Canada to a new life as a shop owner. His was just one of thousands of stories that came out of that exciting and perilous time in Czechoslovakia. Many like Jan escaped to Canada and other western countrie. Some of the leaders of the era stayed behind to try to work for improve- ment within the country. Many could expect to suffer. All now must live knowing they must always be wary of what they say, what they do, even what they might tell their friends. Yes, we in Canada have our troubles, but at least we have the freedom to be able to complain about them. The evils that we attribute to our politicians can at least be said in public without fear that we'll end up in prison for what we say. Even with unemployment, even with national disunity, would any of us change places with people in Czechoslovakia? THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 — 5 Actor is in Canada because there's more work here by Alice Gibb In Canada, about 60 per cent of the members of Canadian Actors Equity Union are under contract, or to put it more bluntly, are working for at least part of the year. In Britain, the average employment ratio for members of the British actors' union is about nine per cent, Sheer economics was one reason Tereance Durrant, who plays Tiger Dunlop in the Blyth Festival's production of The Huron Tiger moved to Canada from his natit a England. But even making the move to greener pastures here, hasn't exactly made the actor a wealthy man. Durrant said, "The only actors maki ng anything like decent money are those people working consistently in TV or radio commercials." Durrant considers an annual salary of $20,000 very good for an actor in Canada and said most are making $10,000 a year or Tess, Freedom But money wasn't the major consider- ation in Durrant's decision to pursue acting as acareer. "i like being an actor --I not only like the work but also the freedom it gives mc," he said. Durrant and other members of the Blyth company are spending the summer in a beautiful old brick farmhouse on first concession north of town, where they're sampling some of the joys of country living. Before coming to Blyth at the request of artistic director James Roy, Durrant had spent part of last year on the west coast. While some might find the instability of an actor's life disconcerting, Durrant said, "I enjoy the mobility and social intercourse and the mental stimulation, One problem Durrant has found in making the move to Canada is that many Canadian directors won't hire him since they're concerned ; about his English accent. Terence Durrant This has proved paticularly true in the Canadian movie industry, where British actors tend to be hired only if they're already established stars. But Durrant has already had a taste of the Canadian movie industry when he appeared in Leopard In The Snow, an Anglo -Canadian production starring Keir Dullea, and Alien Encounters, with Christopher Lee and Robert Vaughan. First Movie Although working in the first movie, made in Collingwood and northern England, was a pleasant experience, Durrant doesn't mince words about Alien Encounters, a science fiction picture eventually released under another name, Encounter was a movie "with a bad script, badly handled by a bad director" and "made by a group of amateurs." Durrant's work in Canadian theatres has tended to be more in regional theatres across the e,.,untry rather than on the Toronto stage, although for a time he ran his own Toronto Repertoire Theatre in the city. When James Roy invited Durrant to tackle the role of the fiery Scot Tiger NIXON---McBURNEY Marjorie Elaine Nixon of R. R. 115, Brussels, daughter of John and Elaine Nixon and Daniel Allan McBurney of R. R.115, Wingham, son of Allan and June McBurney were united in marriage at Knox United Church in Belgrave on Friday July 28. Rev. Stan MacDonald of Londesboro officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The maid of honour was Janice Coultes of R. R. #5, Brussels and bridesmaids were Susan Swanson and April Cook (sister of the groom) both of Belgrave. Terry Armstrong. of Lucknow was the groomsman and ushers were Greg Cook and John Scott, both of Belgrave. The organist was Mrs. Karl Lentz and the soloist was Robert Stoner. Following the double -ring ceremony, dinner was served in the church and a reception was held later in the Wingham Memorial Hall. Guests came from London, Stratford, Goderich, Belgrave and the surrounding area. Following a honeymoon at Cove Haven Honeymoon Resort in Pennsylvania the bride and groom are now residing at 141 John Street East in Wingham. (Photo by Harvey McDowell) McKiIIop Correspondent Mrs. Ed. Regele 527-1106 Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Regele on Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs, Fred Kistner of Brodhagen and on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellis of Mississauga, Ont, Mr, and Mrs. Murray Hare, Angline and Carrie of Stratford visited on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCallum. Sympathy is extended to the late Harold Glanville Sr. family. Mr. Glanville passed away Thursday and the funeral was held on Monday after- noon, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Regele and Miss Brenda Glanville visited- Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Regele. 0 Walk, jog, run, skate, ski, swim, paddle, pedal don't let life catch you with your head down. Fitness is fun, Try some, paRnrrparnon Dunlop, the first thing the actor did was to bone up on the period of Canadian, history covered in the play, Durrant started his research by reading a general history on the growth of Upper Canada and then turned to The Tiger of Upper Canada by Graham, the book which formed the basis for playwright Peter Colley's research on Dunlop. From the biography of Dunlop, the actor progressed to a collection of the fiery Scotsman's own writings and letters, including a collection Dunlop wrote while serving as a medical officer in the War of 1812. • Useful Durrant found his research useful, since the piny was still being rewritten during rehearsals and the actor wasable to provide Colley with a number of Dunlop quotes he didn't have. Although Durrant had to master a Scottish accent for his part, he said he tried to find a balance between an acecnt'that would be accurate for the character and one which would be intelligible for the audience. The opening night of The Huron Tiger isn't one which the actor is likely to forget. With warm temperatures, the lack of air conditioning in the theatre aid swathed in yards of Scotch plaid, Durrant said he was "soaked by the end of his performance. The Huron Tiger, the festival's opening production, has won consistently good reviews from the critics, The second role Durrant is tackling this summer is in the play Gwendoline, a drama about an eccentric woman who lives in a small Ontario town in 1907. In Gwendoline, Durrant has a chance to play a Canadian character - the middle- aged, stout Pork Easton, a lonely pian who runs the town's dry goodsstore. Durrant said, "James (Roy) has trusted nie enough as an actor to say:you can do a Canadian accent." Deserted In the play, Pork, deserted by his wife years before, is the only character in thc town of Kingsforks who Support! Gwendoline in her right to a life ofher own, Durrant said the play, which deals wiitl• serious human passions and contains some explicit language, may cause some adverse reactions from audience members who expect a play full of laughs. But the actor has been pleased with the reaction to Thci Huron Tiger and said Blyth patrons make up "one of ' the nicest audiences I have ever encountered," The actor said while they may not be as sophisticated in the sense of a theatre audience and tend to take things on a more open level, "they're just as critical as anyone else," in Toronto, where audienges are more sophisticated, Durrant said they tend to challenge actors with "okay, come and entertain mei" Although Durrant feels some of Canada's best theatre is being produced by smaller companies like Theatre Passe Muraille and the Tarragon Theatre, he admits he would like to work at Stratford eventually partly because it's the only Canadian theatre doing a consistently classic repertoire. The actor said he hasn't worked in a Shakespearean play since coming to Canada and he feels classical plays have an important role in our culture. Unfortunately, most regional theatres just don't have the budget to hire and costume the large cast required in classical productions. When Durrant first.came to Canada for a visit in 1967, he said Toronto was still full of men in two-piece suits and tiles, and there was little theatre but the O'Keefe Centre --"an artistic wilderness. Today, theatre is much healthier --a fact indicated by the number of new theatres which have started in western Ontario alone and Terence Durrant is one actor whc welcomes thc . growth of homegrown theatre. $3000 DAMAGE?There was $3000 damage done to this vehicle driven by Greg Gunby. of R. R. #1, Dungannon when a car driven by David Watson of R. R. #2, Wroxeter struck it on Sunday morning. Watson has been charged with impaired driving. Man charged after two car crash David Watson of R. R. #2, Wroxeter has been charged with , impaired driving fdlowing an accident Sunday morning in which his vehicle struck a car driven by Greg Gunby of R. R. #1, Dungannon. Mr. Watson was northbound on County Road 12 of Morris Township and Mr. Gunby was southbound on the same road when the accident occureed. The Watson vehicle crossed the centlCelrne and struck the Gunby vehicle. Both men and a passenger in the Gunby vehicle, Susan Langlois of Brussels all received minor injuries. Damage to the Watson vehicle was $1800 and to the Gunby vehicle $3,000. 6 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 Seers mark silver anniversary Saltford Valley hall was filled to capacity last Satur- day night when the family of Mr. and Mrs, Bill Seers entertained relatives and friends for their parents' silver wedding anniversary. Guests were welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Allan Reed (Gail Seers), Mensal! and Misses Fayc and Carol Seers At.N[3l'llf` N E 11. Bureau editor: MRS. ELEANOR BRADNOCK During the evening Mrs, Brian Hallam expressed congratulations to Bill and Maxine and Gordon Darr presented them with a projector, Both 13111 and Maxine expressed their lhanks. Dancing was enjoyed to the Country Companions u)(1 a lunch \vas served with lulniversary cake, Auburn Personals Lana and Leslie Lawrence, Karen Plunkett and Lorie Armstrong were guests at a birthday party last 'Thursday kw Christine, Rhonda and Jennifer Stadelamann, RR 2 Blyth along with their aunt, and cousin Mrs. George Collins and Jonathon, their grandmother, Mrs. Eleanor 13radnock and friend Lorie Cartwright. Leatherland reunion The annual Lcathurland reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Shultz with over' 40 present. Mrs. Clare Vincent and son Bruce were in charge of the races and contests. Winners were: 6 ane'• under --Alison Chamney, Dana Mathers; 8 and under -- Kenny Millian, Kim Bolger; Kick the Shoe --Glenda Bolger, Ronnie Vincent; Shoe Scramble—Glenda Bolger; Wheelbarrow Racc-- Kenny Millian, Greg Leatherland; Balloon Race -- Bobby Millian. Frisbee Throw --Kenny Millian; Sack Race --Glenda Bolger; Peanut Relay --Gary Bolger's team; Hula Hoop contest --Greg Leatherland; Commercial Contest --Anne Machan; Married the most years --Mr. and Mrs. Reg, Shultz; Biggest shoe size -- Mrs. Norman Vincent; Ladies Race --Anne Machan; Women's Hula Hoop Contest--Mrs.June Bolger. Men's Hula Hoop Contest --Wayne Millian; Colton Ball Contest --Anne Machan; Surprise in Box -- Mrs. Bud Chanulcy; Birthday Closet --Beth Neil; Scales Contest --Jackie Vincent; Guessing nails in Jar --Wayne Millian; Lucky Cup --Edgar Leatherland. It was d to hold the decided t 1979 reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reg Shultz, the second Sunday in August. Relatives were present from Acton, Lucan, Clinton and the surrounding areas. The Trustees of Hope Chapel cemetery, Mullett Township have planned the annual memorial service for August 27 at 3 p.m. Rev. Roberts of Belgrave will be the speaker. Relatives and friends are asked to bring their lawn chairs, Share the Wealth contest sponsored by the Auburn Ball Teams for equipment. The firstrize drawn p by Sharon Glousher for $30,00 went to Mrs. Myrtle Munro. The second prize of $20.00 went to Mrs. Gordon Miller. It was drawn by Lorie Cartwright and the third prize of $10.00 went to Mrs. Hartley McHarg of Clifford. It was drawn by Lisa Boonstoppel. Any girl, 12 to.26 wishing to take •the 4-H project "Essential Edibles" please contact any of these leaders: Mrs. John Hildebrand, Mrs. Donald Cartwright, Mrs.' Tom Cunningham or Miss Linda Cunningham by September 9. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McNall of Welland, Mr. and Mrs, Fred 'I'onnos of Port Colborne visited last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mr. acid Mrs. Thomas Ilaggitl and Mr. Arthur You ngblut oI' Goderich returned honk last weekend after Iwo weeks visiting with Mr. and Mrs. 13111 Riddell al Manitou, Manitoba. Mr, and Mrs. ,lint Henry of Clawson, Michigan visited last week with his sister Mrs. Elsie Scott. Miss Prudence 'Tracy, Mr. G. Hallowell, Mr, M. Brown, Misses .lean Houston and Miss Jean C..1aniieson all of Toronto spent the \veekend with the laller's sister Mrs. Frances Clark. Mr. J. Alex Anderson of Dayton, Ohio, and nephew Mr. Gordon Anderson of Brantford called on relatives in the village last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. McIntosh of London visited on the weekend with Mrs, Frances Clark. Other little guests were Nikki and Leah Richmaond, Christ a Laurie, Deanna McDougall, Lisa Watson, Kinn Medd, Sandra I-lessels, Sherry Howson, Kathy McDonald, Michelle and Johnny Nc ;hitt, .l.enniler Holliston and Shane and Heidi Dale. 11 O dogs, ice dream cones and birthday cake was enjoyed by all. Mtn and Mrs. Harold Buehler recently spent the weekend in Wiarton Acre they at tended the McDonald - McKenzie wedding •arriving home Sunday to enjoy 0 family picnic at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Tom Vandcrhurgh and M r. V,ulderhurgh, Goderich in honour of their son Steven's first birthday party. Mr, and Mrs. James Sdnncidcr, Dennis, Angela and Michael visited with Mr. and Mrs. Liznulre of London last "Tuesday. • Goderich fights skunks 'I'hc population of Goderich is being plagued by a rather smelly problem - skunks. The animals, usually found in more rural areas, have taken up residence under the verandahs of some of the town's older honk and homeowners are al a loss 011 .lust how to remove the unwanted visitors from their I1I'operty. a The skunks havecven been spotted roaming the town square, council members are investigating selling a lxltlutynil the animals which will be paid to local trappers,: Originally sound members of Council said the skunks were the 110111eOWIIC1'45 pro- blenl, the Sallie way rats and other pests must be attended to by the individual. 1lowcvcr, Mayor I)eb She\wfelt said council has been receiving so many calls about the animals that they (Continued on Page II) MEN'S 81 WOMEN'S EORGE OF HAIRSTYLING RUSSELS [formerly Doreens] Blyth is pleased to announce PAULINE GULUTZEN who has 15 yrs. experience in hairdressing has now joined our Blyth Staff NEW HOURS Tues. Wed. 9-5 ,Thurs. Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-1 Tues. Men's Night 6:30 FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE 523-4511 Ask For Doreen - Wanda Debbie - Pauline Merchants in Auburn were surprised last week to have as salesman Midget wrestler Sky -Lo -Lo of Green Valley, He retired two years ago fionl \vrestling and has started a business to help disabled people and plans to visit in this district al least mice a year. Mrs. Keith Machan and daughter Tracy and nephew Shawn ' Seers returned last week after visiting relatives in Saskatchewan •for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marks of Winghanl visited last Friday evening with Mr. and Mr.s Tont Jardin, Mr, and Mrs. Harold .Jardin, Michael and Darryl of Belgrave visited Mr. and Mrs. To111 Jardin apd Mrs. Elva Straughan last Sunday, Ladies Softball game scheduled for August 24 between Auburn and Blyth is now going to be played 011 Monday August 28 at 7 p.m. in Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook of Belgrave visited with Mrs. Bert Taylor on Sunday after- noon. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Killough and Mr. and Mrs, Roy Killough of Springfield \isited on Sunday with Mrs., Mary Rollinson and Mr. Murray RollinSon. NEW CLERK IN MORRIS—Mrs. Lloyd (Nancy) Michie was recently named by Morris Township Council as their new clerk. She replaces Jane Badley who is the new clerk of Grey Township. OPENING SOON Hansel Eis Gretel The Corner Cottage For Children's Wear Sizes 2-14 BLYTH Proprietofs Lynne Henry Mary Lou Henry AN EXTRA ONE MILLION- DOLLARS EACH "*" .. 100 BONUS PRIZES OFSIO,000 :1r {x, r ir'i' i'•:i:' :f vi ..f Wintario tickets for the Aug: 31 draw have two sets of - GET YOUR TICKET NOW. numbers, Regular five -digit Wintario ticket number with series number. For five chances at $100,000 and more than 90,000 other tax-free prizes. ©Eight -digit Bonus Draw number. If the bonus number on your ticket corres- ponds exactly with one of 100 special bonus numbers drawn, you win $10,000 tax-free, •• A BUCK.AND YOU'RE IN FOR BOTH. 'Based on 96 series of tickets :. :r{• ; . ;•.�.: }II`n,\ 111,N. {,,, ,,• ,; y�sx, • x:,{. < + •.• '.f•: {�{, .. '': •�, •••:{'f ••:•¢t 511,1• t\. •Il\`�+,.:• S n}.• .11.1 !'ti ••WE •ALL WIN• s {'J'v kA{}? For this special Bonus Draw, ticket sales will stop at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31, 1978, to accommodate the advance bonus drawing, ' Tickets are going fast, so don't wait. Get yours now. And don't miss the special one-hour Wintario show live on TV from \ the Monmouth Township Arena, <PO \ Wilberforce, at 9:'00 p.m. 0.0 c4 la 0 .7 - "One year claiming period. No subsidiary prizes r.^n ?i„r THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 — 7 Residents enjoy trip tCNJI frdr Greeting into the sanc- tuary on Sunday a.m. was Earl Gaunt. Ushers were Cheryl Lyon, Rose Mason, Dianna Shobbrook and Shelley Westerhont. Soloist was Kevin Hulley singing 'Spirit of God' and 'Thats how it is with God's Love' accompanied by organist Louise McGregor. Rev. McDonald's children' story was "pretend we are hungry and thirsty." Junior teacher was Joan Whyte. t.0NDESBOR0 N E W.S Bureau editor: MRS. BERT SHOB13ROOK 523.4250 The message was 'God docs answer our prayer„ taken from the text. 116 psalm. Flowers in m6moriam stand were in loving memory of Mrs. C•thol Bruce by her family. Rev. McDonald announced Hope Chapel Cemetery Devotion service meet Sun- . clay August 27th at 3 p.m. if it rains it will be held in Londesboro United Church. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bruce on the death of his mother Mrs. Athol Bruce of Belgrave August 16th, • Don Harris of Kamloops, B.C. spent Wednesday night with his cousin Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook called on Mrs. Laura Saundercock and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shobbrook. Miss Ruby McVittre of Clinton spent the past week with her cousins Mr. and Mrs, Jim Scott, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schall of B o m a c h o s Waterloo spent the weekend with his sister Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott, Lis and Paula Crummer of Stratford spent a few days Messengers held a last week with their aunt "Bombachos" at the home of Miss Edyth Beacon and their leader Mrs, Brenda cousin Deanna Lyon. Radford. A "Bombachos" is Jeff Shaddick is attending aCaribbean word for a party. :uneeting of Actuaries in The boys and girls enjoyedChicago this week. Mr. and an hour's play in and around Mrs, Allen Shaddick and Lloy accompanied him and the swimming pool. They worked on a mural to illus- are visiting their cousins Mr. tate their course of study, and Mrs. Clayton Dodds, "The Caribbean Connection.' Chicago. A lunch of fresh fruit and Mr. and Mrs. Barney fruit puck such as Caribbean I'ullock, Toronto, visited on Sunday with her sister Mrs, children might have, close the gathering, Alice Davidson, their mother held here 1 CRAWFORD �VI OTORS WINGHAM ,ONTARIO • '"' OF BETTER USED CARS 1977 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 4D -HT 1976 PLYMOUTH FURY 4D 2-197.6 PLYMOUTH GRAND FURY 1975 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1975 CORONET 2D Ht. 1975 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER 1975 DODGE MONACO fully equipped 1975 CHEV 1975 BUICK ESTATE WAGON 1975 DODGE 1/2 TON TRUCK 1974 FORD 1/2 TON TRUCK 1974 DODGE MONACO 1974 OLDSMOBILE 2 Door Hardtop 1974 'PONTIAC ASTRE 1974 CHEV 4 DOOR 1974 DODGE 3/a TON PICK-UP 1974 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 1973 PLYMOUTH FURY 1970 CUTLASS 1969 DODGE 1969 GMC 3/a TON PICK-UP 1976 CAMPER 357-38 Mrs. 'Grace Farry remained with Alice. Mr. and Mrs. David Fair - service and Maureen of D'Ormcaux, Quebec is spending this week with his mother Mrs. Myrtle Fair - service. They spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Muir of Dearborn Heights, Cheerio The Cheerio Club met August 1 6th at the home of Doreen Carter. The Meeting opened with a reading "God was neat" by Gladys Armstrong. Michigan. Mr, and Mrs, Fred Vodden and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shabbrook visited on Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Burchall RR 2 Dublin. Colleen Carter of Exeter spent weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter, "Sunshine Times", spon- sored a bus trip on Sherwood bus to C.N.E. on Sunday, going from here were Lorne and Addie Hunking, Marj. Bicknell, Maria and Mae Smith, Margaret Taylor, Alice Buchannon.They enjoyed the Scottish festival. John and Claude Cart- wright returned home on Sunday from spending last week with their aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Kuntz and cousins, Kitchener, Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Longman were her sister Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burleigh, Goderich. Club discusses pef peeves Acting president Vi Burns welcomed all. Roll call was answered by a current event or pet peeve by 11 members, visitors Doreen Carter and Edna Holmes. Program included a read- ing 'Johnny Entertains' by ida Durnin, reading 'memories' by Vi Burns, a contest 'Livestock Breeds', conducted by Ida Durnin. Several games of Bingo played. Next meeting is Sept- ember 20th at hone of Laura Lyon. Lunch was served by Gladys Armstrong, Vi Burns and Ida Durmin. Metric 98% of the world knows it so it must be easy.. Come to where the action is — Red Power Showdown; your opportunity to field test Series 86 Tractors and be one of six big winners in Red Power Showdown Sweepstakes. PLACE: 3 mi. 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ALLAN McCALL READY TO GO -The Blyth Post Office steps were crowded last Tuesday with young people waiting for a bus. The trip was to Centralia for the 4-H regional conference on leadership. The bus was one of many that was collecting passengers from across Perth, Huron and Bruce Counties. Eric Cook (left) Belgrave, Al Siertsema, Blyth, Chris Meier, Blyth, Mike Franken, Auburn, Rick Elliott, Blyth, and Scott Robertson, Walton, were resting before leaving for the three day conference. (Standard Photo) Walton girls Achievement Day held in Clinton Walton girls participated in the Achievement (Jay program on Wednesday, .81 the Ontario SI. United (buret), Clinton. 13 girls took the summer project, "Gar - d(211 Club Preservation" from the Walton Area. Leaders were Athena, Tiudic and Pearl McCallum who received her 5 year. leader certificate. Other awards were given to Peggy Humphries for County Honours, I)iannc Godkin for Provincial Honours and to Margaret Short reed for Advanced Honours. The Walton Club had an exhibit, "Vegetables in a fickle" when Mary Alice Ryan and Margaret Short recd were commentators during the afternoon program. Personals We were sorry to learn that ,lane Leeming met with a misfortunate accident while OPP busy During the week August 14-20, O.P.P. officers at Winghaiu detachment :ondueted 37 investigations, Six charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Ad with 18 warnings issued, Seven charges wcrc laid under the Liquor Licence Act. Two charges were laid under the Criminal Code. During the week, there were five 1110101' vehicle u)Ilisions which caused an estimated $12,700.00 in property ' ('anlage and injuries to six persons. On Monday, August 14, Paul J. Cartwright R. R. /13, 131ytIt, received minor injuries as a result of a single GLI' accident on sideroad 39-40, North of Huron County Road 25, East Wawanosh 'Township On Sunday, August 20, Gordon 'I'. Ruff of R. R. 114, \\Ingham and a passenger in his vehicle, Neil J. Warwick of R. R. /12, Bluevalc, nt'('eived minor injuries as a testi It of a single cru' collision o11 Highway 86, cast of Win ghanl. ruling her bicycle recently. She required several stitches Mr's. Phyllis Dunk oI' Toronto spent the past week at the home oI' Allan and Mrs. Mc('all and also visited with former Brussels and Walton friends. It is ince to report that Mrs. Maud Leeming returned to her home last Wednesday after spending a week or so in Clinton Hosp- ital. Mr. and Mrs. 13111 Corbett, (kris and 'Tem of Burling- ton spent the week (211(1 with Mr. 11110 Mrs. Chris Lee and family. Mrs. Ol(.'ne Stat/ ,and Natasha ut' Water1oo visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. 'Torrance 1)undas. We have a full line of BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FREER'S HARDWARE 523-4246 Blyth, Ont. School Supplies • DRAW or KODAKFCAMERA 1 Free Entry Form WITH THE PURCHASE OF $ 5.00 School Supplies which includes a pkg. of Bic Pens turd a Bic marker. WILSON'S Health and Gift Centre Phone 523-4440 Blyth, Ont. The mystery car tour, sponsored by the Walton Women's Institute started out from the community hall shortly after 9:30 a.nt, stopping first at the Hullett Wildlife Conservation Area, through Vanastra past the Bannockburn Wildlife Area. The sun broke through making it a very lovely drive. 'sten members went through Varna to Bayfield where an hour was spent browsing through the many craft and LUltigUe stores. The 'Dry Dock Restaurant in Bayfield was the place chosen for dinner, After an hole' break members drove along the lake road to St. SNELL'S FOOD MARKET Joseph, turning to Zurich headed for the Country Spire near Russeldale, An hour was spent at Roy's United Church which was purchased by Ross and Shirley Smith in the early seventies. It is filled with crafts and gifts, also home made silk flowers, They also added a tea room which is located in the choir loft, specializing its fresh homemade bread and scones , Beechwood Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leaving there driving to Bewley have returned home thcBcachwood Pottery in from a motor trip to the McKillop Township where Western Provinces, visited the young couple showed with Mr. and Mrs. Dan how to form clay on a potter's Raven and son at Ed, monton wheel. They had many art- Alberta. ides on the shelves in different stages, some ready Mr. and Mrs. Ernie lobe fired in the kiln. A few Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. more miles to Walton made it Earl Mills . attended the nearly- 100 miles, a worth- Fergus Highlander Games at while sight-seeing tour. Elmira a week ago Satnrrtrv. Thanks to drivers Ruth Axtmann and Leona Mrs. Viola Kirkby arrived McDonald, home a week ago from a 3 Personals week European Tour, Mrs. Jean Broadfoot, Walton and Mrs, Fern Patterson, Seaforth spent last week in London with Mr. and Mrs, W m . Farquharson. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carter and girls Glenda and Susan to the village, who have been moving into their new home formerly owned by Jean Miller, They moved from Milverton, Mr. Carter has the Walton Welding and Repaif' Shop. to Budget Yourself with These Food Buys • 16 01. CHEESE WHIZ 1.49 Kluft il't Miracle Whip SALAD DRESSING i(1 oz. .79 Clarks BEANS WITH PORK Kelloggs 575 g. 14 0,. .39 RICE KRISPIES'1.19 Mrs. Lukes RASPBERRY JAM York Smooth PEANUT BUTTER Clover Leaf Pink SALMON 7.75 oz. .89 Culverhouse Canned PEAS 19 oz. 3 for .99 Birks Polskic Ogorki or 24 oz. BAKERY FEATURES Lewis 01. Wcstons White BREAD 3 loaves for Wcstons Weiner or Hamburger ROLLS .99 12's, 2 pkgs. for Wittich's Honey Dip DONUTS Reg. .89 for .69 Lewis Iced Cinnamon BUNS Reg. .99 for 1.29 .85 ( .99 'FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES - 4 Ib. 3.49 DILL PICKLES 32 oz. Aylmer Fancy TOMATO JUICE 48 oz, .89 .59 Duncan (lines (White Only) CAKE MIX •79 Monarch Lucky Whip TOPPING MIX 60z. •89 * SCOTT PAPER TOWELS * TIDE DETERGENT 5.29 2 Rolls .99 Dove Liquid 12 Litre 'Only DISH DETERGENT 24 or. .99 Fleecy Sheet 30's FABRIC SOFTENER 1.89 Raid (Regular Price $2.59) INSECT ' only 1.49BLOCK OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK OPEN FRI. NIGHTS TILL 9 Phone 523-9332,We Deliver We reserve the right to limit quantities No. 1 Chiquitta BANANAS per Ib. While or Pink GRAPEFRUIT No. 1 Ont. CELERY STALKS No. 1 Ont. COOKING ONIONS- 211). Also: fresh cauliflower, Sweet Red, Green or Hot Peppers, Dill Weed, Garlic Buds, Peaches (Red Haven) and Tomatoes by the Basket. 5 for .25 .95 .49 .45 FROSTED FOODS SUNSHINE FANCY VEGETABLES 1.95 2.05 2.00 GREEN PEAS 5lb. bag KERNEL CORN 5 Ib. bag MIXED VEGETABLES 5 Ib. bag PEAS & CARROTS 5 Ib. bag BRUSSEL SPROUTS 2 Ib. bag BROCCOLI SPEARS 2 Ib. box CAULIFLOWER 2 Ib. box ALSO THE FOLLOWING FRUITS BLUEBERRIES 5lb. bag 6.00 STRAWBERRIES 5 Ib, bag Whole or Sliced STRAWBERRIES 30Ib, pail 18,00 RASPBERRIES 28 Ib. pail 37.00 RED CHERRIES 221b, pail 21.00 i•••••••••••••••••••••• NOTE: THESE PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL AUG. 3 k st SUBJECT TO BEING SOLD OUT. ••••••••••.110:•••.•••• 1.70 1.20 1.39 1.45 4.00 4 Belgrave Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse 887-9847 A family dinner was held in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave in honour of Mr, and Mrs. Norman Coultes to celebrate their 40th wedding an- niversary which falls on September 2. Honoured guests were Mrs. Lila Pocock, Lambeth, Mrs. Eccles Daw, East Wawanosh, Mr, and Mrs. Stuart McBurney of Wing - ham. who will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary September 2nd. Later a reception and dance was held in the hall with a large crowd attending from Calgary, Edmonton, London, Stratford, Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie, Elmira, Guelph, Staffa and Waterloo and surrounding district as well as friends and neighbors. THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 - 9 Coultes have 40th anniversary Personal Miss Joan Leishman re- turned honk last Saturday from a camping tour in Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Leish- man and Mrs. and Mrs, Rae Crawford have recently re- turned home from a trip to the East Coast. Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Bolt accompanied by Glen Nixon were guests on Thursday of their cousins, Mrs. Earl Desmond, Ralph and Doug of Ridgetown, Mr. Douglas Fuser and Mrs. Russell Clcndenning of Blenheim. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt and Elaine Nixon visited on Saturday evening with Lorna: Brown NV110 is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, This community expresses its sympathy to Mrs. Clarence Hanna and Mrs, Lorne Jamieson in thc pas- sing of their brother Mr. Herb Lennox of Listowel. Mrs. Leslie Wills of Mallon visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson and family and also visited with Mr. Ernest Michie and Mrs. Elizabeth Leslie. Miss Doris Coultes of Milverton left on Monday morning with the Milverton, Senior Ladies Fastball Team for Reg.na where. they will compete in the Canadian Championship Games, Mrs. Olive Gallaher visited Iast week with Mrs. Stewart P►octer. Weekend visitor with Mrs. Chas. Hopper and Mrs. Stewart Procter were Mrs. Ethel Jacobson. Mr, David Fisher and Mr. James Fisher of Syracuse, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby visited last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs George Johnston, Tara and Erin of llderton. Several people from teh arca travelled in the Nichol- son bus on Sunday to attend the World's Scottish Festival held at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Mrs. Agatha Kaasa of Edmonton is spending a few days with the Coultes re- latives in the Belgrave Dis- trict. Mrs, Robert Campbell, Sandra and Lisa of Winthrop visited on Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hib- berd. Sandra and Lisa re- mained to visit with their Grandparents until Friday. Mr, and Mrs, Robert Hib- berd visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Camp- bell of Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Hanna accompanied Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson on Sunday and visited their families Mr. and Mrs, Randy White, Mr, and Mrs, Wayne Nimick and family and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stores of Kitchener, Cari. Lynn White returned home to spend some holidays with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs, Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs, Neil Olson, Joanne, Jeffery and Mark of Edmonton are spending their holidays at thc home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Nor- man Coultes, Mr. James Coultes of Calgary is also visiting with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coultes, Judith, Denise and Jennifer of Belleville, Douglas Coultes of Ripley and Miss Doris Coultes of iv1ilver'ton spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Norman Coultes. Friends and neighbours of this cotnmunity express their sympathy to Mr. Athol Bruce and family in their time of bereavement, We are sorry to hear that Mrs, Clare Van Camp is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. Mr, and Mrs, Don Camp- bell, Robert and Lisa of London were dinner guests of his mother, Mrs. Olive Campbell on Sunday, They also visited with other relatives. 12 HOUR TRUCKLOAD SAVINGS SALE Buy a Brand new 1979 John Deere Snowmobile during our Truckload Savings Sale at special low prices. Prices that will not be repeated again this year. Depending on the snowmobile you choose, you'll save $300. or $400. off our regular selling price .. Spitfire. :.......NOW more than $250. off regular list price 340 Trailfire... • ...... NOW $300. off regular list price 440 Trailfire............. NOW $400. off regular list price On -the -spot financing is available to qualifying applicants through the John Deere Finance Plan, No interest until March 1, 1979. DON'T MISS THE GREAT TRUCKLOAD SAVINGS SALE! JOHN DEERE) UPLACAMcGEETO ELECTRIC E. FRED "SALES BACKED BY SERVICE" .. 355 JOSEPHINE ST., WINGHAM PHONE 357.1416 DATE: Saturday, August 26, 19T8 TIME: 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight LTD. 11. 1 10 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 New barley. is � rnicc?[� Send barley fields of the Ile\\' variety. Bruce, are being harvested across Ontario and grower's are unanimous in their praise. Yields of 90 bushels per acre have been reported often and quality is very high. Developed by the Ontario Cereal Project Group at the University of Guelph, this new rultivar has exhibited higher yield and better resis- tance to Hclininthosporiuin disease than any presently recommended barley variety in Ontario. Bruce is also resistant to prevalent races of milcic\v and StemS111u1 and tolerant 10 loose smut. Major advantages are high yield of slid -size kernels on a six -row spike; an excellent quality, strong. mid -length straw \vhiell minimizes lodging; and genetic resis- tance to Helminthosporium. In addition, Bruce has rough awns which help create and maintain fluffy s\vaths for lapid dry -down and easier harvesting. 13rucc is well adapted to virtually all barley gm\\•ing areas of Ontario. ,,Genetic resistance to Het II lelnl- inthosporiunl s;itivunll in a high -yielding barley is a major breakthrough in Ontario's cereal program. Resist a nee to most other major diseases which attack barley is an added bonus in Bruce. The. Ilelnlintho- sporitiill organism causes. barley plants to break at the top nolle hcfore nlal(wily. Low \ i01d and poorly filled kernels result. The disease is widespread in Ontario. 044' PIN HURON X7� 8 September 26 - 30 3 a:r4 w orf,; p fi ,; ter, +'lv{fr,,z,� Racers line up Sunday at Motocross Bind weed Bothers farmers ()tie ()I' the major weed problems facing Iluron County farmers is twitch gr;iss control. Favou rahlc conditions for I\vitch have allo\\•c(I i1 to infest a great number 0l• fields over the past few years. III order to col►Irol 1 vilch ill next war's corn fields, treatment may be started this fall. Applications of 2 lbs. of active alraiinc \\•ill allo\v sonic weed control this year as \veil ;is providing earl' control next spring. The fall application \\•ill also aIle\\' you Io pick out the badly infested areas in the field and treat only these areas. Ploughing can follo\v in 1 weeks after spraying. Plough ing deeper' Ihan tf inches 5114)111(1 he a\•oi(Ie(I or the herbicide \V111 be placed do\\ n loo deep Io be of hoicl•il. For fields not planned for corn next year, aclivily gro\ving t\\ IIt'h grass call he controlled by applications ul' ,\nlitrolt.'-'I' 01' Roundup in late Aug1151. Control is hest if. applied \viten the twitch is 4-10 inches in height. Ploughing can follow in 10-14 MVCA organized since Sept. '75 The Maitland Conser- vation Foundation received its charter on September 23, 1975. This registerco charit- able organization has been established to initiate and continue conservation programsthat could not normally be undertaken by the Authority because of lack of funds. Authority projects art funded partially by annual assessment of mem- ber municipalities, based on the land area contained within the managed water- shed. The balance of funds for conservation programs is provided by the Provincial Government. The Maitland Valley Conservation Author- ity is responsible for an area with a low population density As a result Municipal funds an.. very limited compared to the scope of the problems that Must be dealt with. •Thus, greatly needed pro- jects must he neglected. Through personal donations of money or Iancl, an individual can help to achieve the aims or the Authority's progI'I01 and aid in the continuation of envi- 1011111clllal pt'oteel1011 pro- grams now in existence. All donations and bequests can be deducted as chari- table girls under income tax regulationx and are also viewed under estate tax and succession duty regulations. Donations may be desig- nated for special projects of interest to the donor. A landowner who has spent a lifetime preserving his properly and its resources for future gcilel'atin1S may now depend on the Conservation Authority to continue wise management and assure that the area \will be maintained in its natural slate. To find out how you can become a supporting member or the Maitland Conservation- Foundation inquire at the Maitland Valley Conservation Author- ity Headquarters, Box 5, Wroxeter, Ontario. (lys after treatment. Poor Weed Control? 1lo\\• did your herbicides work this year? 1Iyou are like most Huron County farmers, some Fields have excellent \weed control while outer Yields arc so-so. Part 01' 1100r \vccd 00111 rot is 1'01810(1 10 \weather 1)111 Ino 0111'11 i1 is a result o1 choosing the \wrong herbicide or not knowing the weed pi'ol\Icnt. (io0(1 \%cell control must match the herh- icidc to the weed problem. Right now is the easiest time to identify weeds since most are fully grown. Once you know your weeds, then you can choose the right herb- icide. There is no suhstituc for \valking all fields now and making a list oI' the weeds that are present. This winter you c;in choose )'(ltll' herb- icides 10 fit specific needs. 1).'.i...'-�•*...,. r .,..'rte,;, Over 400 ride at Walton Motocross Despite wide extremes in weather conditions this past weekend, the fifth annual Walton Motocross, hosted by the Maitland Dirt Riders on the farms of Ron and Chris Lee, 1 71 11 concession of Grey, \\'as aCCIa1111ed a great success, Over 400 rider's and 3000 spectators poured in from hundreds of miles for all action packed programme of motocross racing on what Operation Lifwttile Lifestyle is common sense or foolhardiness. It's observ- ing safety habits at all times, or tempting dangers by being slack. SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Clinton-Seaforth Arca Representative MICHAEL FALCONER 153 High Street Clinton 482-9441 THE RUNNERS—Physical Fitness is for all ages at Ipperwash Army Cadet Camp. Shown above are (left) Major R.P. (Bob) Russell, R. R. #4, Walton and (right) Major F.A. (Frank) Golding of 125 Market Street Seaforth completing their daily run. Both officers are in their 50's and run in excess of 1,000 miles each year. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev, T. Iloogslecu 1st Hour of Worship - 111 a.m. 2nt1 Hour of Worship - 8 p.m. is popularly regarded as one of Canada's finest motocross hacks. The Walton Recreation Committee, which supplied food and drink prevailed through Saturday's incle- ment weather to SCt'VC up huge quantities of bacon burgers, hot dogs and hot cob cora 10 appreciative riders and spectators. BEAT THE Sales Tax WOODS 'Moray Msysr" FREEZERS Standard 11 cu. ft, '330. Standard 22.1 cu, ft. '345. !Wuxi 27.1 cu. ft '405. See us for your custom cutting wrapping and quick freezing, • also now we specilize in making Ham- burger Patties. MITCHELL'S FAMILY MARKET Londesboro, Ontario 5234478 482-9951 Back to School with a pair of Levi's for children & teen's in Denim flare of wide leg R. W. Madill's SHOES, MEN'S & BOYS WEAR Blyth Ontario Clinton Dry Cleaners pick up al Madill's 011Thursday and Friday Area wedding STURDY—IVES Judy Ellen Ives, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George Ives, of R. R. #1, Blyth and Mr. Larry James Sturdy, son of Mr, and Mrs. Chester Sturdy of R. R. #2, Goderich, were married at the Anglican Trinity Church in Blyth on July 7, Reverend Dan Sargent officiated at the ceremony, The bride was given in marriage by her parents. The maid of honour was Sharon Ives, sister of the bride and bridesmaids were, Mary Ellen Sturdy, sister of the groom, Linda Ives, sister of the bride, Kim Broderick of Fergus Ontario, and Mrs, Dianne Foster of Benmiller. The groomsman was Keith Sadler of Timmins and the ushers were John Sturdy, brother of the groom, Philip Foster, of Benmiller, Mark Kernighan and Laurie Cox. The organist was Mrs. Dorothy Webster and the soloist was Mrs. Debbie Culbert. The dinner and reception were held at the Blyth Community Centre. Showers honouring the bride were held by the Taylor's Corner Community Club, Mrs, Muriel Lockhart, Mrs. Nellie Burkholder and Mrs. Eileen Plaggitt and by Mrs. Brenda Buruma and Mrs. Helen Kevs. (Photo by Harvey McDowell) Obituary MRS. ATHOL BRUCE Mrs. Athol Bruce, 76, of RR1, Belgrave, died August 16 at Wingham and District Hospital. Born in East Wawanosh Township, she was the former Grace Elizabeth Scott daughter of James A. Scott and.Elizabeth Dalgarno. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bel - grave. In 1921, she married Athol Bruce, Mrs. Bruce was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church and was the organist for 30 years. She was also the treasurer of the church for 15 years. • Mrs. Bruce is survived by her husband, Athol Bruce and daughters, Mrs. Des- mond (Norma) Gurnett of Ottawa, Mrs. Lorne (Lillian) Campbell of Belgrave, Reta Ross of Bluevale and sons, Arnold oI Londesboro and Elmer and Douglas; both of RR 1, Belgrave. Mrs. Bruce is also survived by five grandchildren. Mrs. Bruce was prede- ceased by two daughters in infancy. She is also survived by a sister Mrs. Arthur (Doris) Scott of Midland. The body rested at the R.A. Currie and Son Funeral Home in Wingham, where service was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Roberts officiating. Intern- ment was in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. The pallbearers were Kenneth Wheeler, Harold Vincent, Lewis Stonehouse, Mason Robinson, Lorne Jamieson and Garver Nichol- son, The flowerbearers were Douglas Gurnett, Eric Ross, and Cameron Ross (grandsons). Team from 60's plays in Belgrave A ball team comprised of members who played for the Belgrave Intermediate Ball Club in the 1960's gathered on Sunday afternoon in the Belgrave Ball Park and played against a team from the Blyth Industrial League. The score was 8-2 for the Old Timers. A good crowd was on hand to see this contest. Later a park barbecue was enjoyed by Belgrave re- sidents and friends. WI hears history Belgrave Womens in- stitute met August 15 when Mrs. Stanley Black was convenor for the meeting and chose as her Motto the 441 Pledge "Learn to do by Doing." The Roll Call was answered by telling "What you like best from your freezer" and telling "How to prepare it." °BELGRAVE NEWS Bureau editor: MRS. LEWIS STONFHtiI. SE THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 — 11 Mrs. Walter Scott gave a talk on "The history of 4-H Homemaking Clubs in the Belgrave Arca," Home- making clubs started in Belgrave in 1937 and the name was changed to 4-H Clubs in 1947. leaders. Mrs. John Mcg. lntosh and Mrs. Bryan Black, of the 4-H Garden Club were of 4-H clubs introduced, /The girls of the club presented an interesting skit showing the difference between a well cared for and and unkempt garden. This is the skit the girls presented at Achievement Day on August 15 in Wingham. There was a display of articles and notebooks from previous 4-H Clubs to give Belgrave showers Nancy Anderson A capacity crowd filled the United Church school room in Wednesday evening, August 16 for a miscel- laneous shower for the bride- to-be Miss Nancy Anderson. Mrs. William Stevenson favoured with a solo accompanied by Mrs. George Johnston. Darlene and Sheila Anderson, sisters of Nancy played several piano ducts Goderich fights (Continued from Page 6) Couldn't help dealing with the problem. In addition to the annoying scent of the skunks, some people are concerned that the animals are among the prime carriers of rabies, Dr. Thompson, of the Agriculture Canada, Health of Animals brunch office inSeaforth, said oneof the reasons rabid skunks are so cttngcrous is the fact they can spread the disease for up to three weeks without showing any of the symptoms of rabies. 1)r. Thompson said skunks are a nocturnal animal and i1' one is seen wandering during the day, it niay be rabid. Although rabies are Ixornially spread by an animal biting another animal or human, Dr. Thompson said theoretically it is pos- sible to contact rabies through the spray of a diseased skunk. In the past year, Dr. 'niompson's office in- vestigated 38 cases of rabies in Huron County. None of the rabid skunks carie from the immediate town of Goderich. Dr. Thompson said the last rabies case investigated was 1 rabid cattlebeast which tied on June 5. The last serious outbreak of rabies locally was last spring in East Wawanosh and Ashfield townships. followed by two contests. An address to the bride to -be was read by Mrs. Dorothy Logan. Assisting Nancy in opening her gifts were her mother and Mrs. Melbourne Ball of Goderich. The bride -elect thanked everyone for her gifts and for the ones who arranged the shower. Lunch and a social time followed, the Institute Women a better ir.lsight into the 4-H Club work. Leaders for the Fall 4-H Clubs in Belgrave on "Es- sential Edibles" will be Mrs. Bryan Black, Mrs. John McIntosh,' Mrs. Richard Mo- ore, Mrs, Peter Chandler, Mrs. George Procter ' and Mrs. Glenn Coultes, The Belgrave Institute Quilt Competition was on display and admired by all. The Quilts will be judged in Clinton Ion September 18. The Institute decided against selling the W.I.Hall and are making plans to have the roof of the hall painted. Delegates to the Institute Rally on October 2 in Londesboro will be Mrs. Jim Hunter and Mrs, Leonard James. The ladies volunteered to help with Institute coni- mitnicnts at the Plowing Match. The meeting closed with God save the Queen. Bowes Electronics specialize in T.V. Tower Et Antenna Installation Free Estimates - No Obligation Remember We Install the Best and Repair the Rest BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP Located on Hamilton St, S Open 1-9 p.m. Blyth 523-4412 Mon. through Sal. Remember the first tirneyu saw your name 111 print? Winners of the 50•yard sack race were; 6.7 years old, Robert Saxon; 8.0. years old, Woody Connor; 10-11 years... Th There it was: woodyconnor WoodyConnorW00DYCONNOR, bold and strong and so big the whole world could see it. Actually the whole world couldn't see it. But everybody that made any difference could. Your father could. Your teacher could. The kids you beat could,And they all did. That was "tie day you learned the power .of print. The strength; the impact of the printed word. Impact that grew when you ripped it out, and showed it around. Impact that lasted; as it yellowed on the bulletin board in your room. Impact so great that you just couldn't imag- ine anything greater. Until, years later, you sawyour picture on a printed page... the standard CALL 523-9646 12 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 Theatre at Bend not sold out As William itige's comedy - drama "Picnic" started its two-week run (Aug. 15.26) at the Huron County Playhouse the old theatrical adage, "That's show bizl" came into view. Artistic and Man- aging Director, James Murphy, and his box office staff have continued to receive inquiries for scats to "Oklahoma", the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical \which ended its two-week run on August 12. Sold out notices via radio, television, newspapers, and the box office --even before the show opened—has cre- ated a bit of backlash as many theatregoers till vie to see the big musical instead oI' the current comedy -drama, "Picnic." There is also another complication. "Many people seem to think, also, that the sell-out announcements for both "Oklahoma" and "Bedroom Parlour and Bath" apply, somehow, to the rest of the season," mused Mr. Murphy this week. "Nat so!" he emphasized. "It's t he price of success, I suppose, but that's show business. "Picnic" ‘will not se 1 the sante as "Oklahoma' nor the Judy Savoy -starring vehicle of course. "Picnic" docs offer a contrast 10 the light comedies and musicals. There's lots of humour in "Picnic", however. But there is also solid drama and poignancy; it vcrgcs.on being a very earthy type of pay telling the story of a hand- some Casanova who falls for a virginal beauty...and she falling for him after they both don't attend the town picnic. "Young people will ident- ify with Hal and Madge," Mr. Murphy continued, "even though they are fig- ures in the Fifties. After all, young love knows no time barrier, Neither does the concern of a mother who feels life has passed her by. Or the situation of middle- aged singles seeking an escape from their loneliness and their limitations. These are all universal, timeless themes. They helped make this play a Pulitzer Prize winner. Audiences, so far, have loved this humourous drama. The language is very civil, Young Actress's Big Chance- During "Picnic's" second and final week (Aug. 22-26) the role of Millie will be played by Amanda Lewis. Margaret Keith, who opened the run in this role of the younger, tomboy -but - intelligent sister, has a con- flicting engagement. This, therefore, allows the young and talented Miss Lewis an opportunity to display her versatility. She was seen in "Oklahoma" as Gcrtie, the girl who marries the pedlar, and she also participated in Isle singing -dancing chorus. Last Show Starts Rehearsals A rather risque, but harm- less farce, "Springtime for Henry" by Bonn W. Levy, is the Playhouse's sixth and final production of the season. It went into rehearsal last week and will represent the Thirties in this season's "'Tribute to Six Decades" by 1110 summer theatre this year. The 1931 classic will star Anthony Parr, well known as the Desk Sargeant the past Three years • on TV's ''Sideslreel" series, in the title role. He plays a happy libort inc who reforms because his new. secretary only admires "the decent thing," So rescued from his sinful life, Henry soon discovers that being a paragon of Huronview "Twelve residents of Huronview attended the Antique Show on Friday, August 11th, at the Blucwatcr Centre, Godcrich, followed by a shopping spree. Seven other ' members attended ''Oklahoma" in Grand Bend on Saturday. Volunteers were Edith Landsborough and Marlene Forbes. The blind were entertained by Myrtle Parker at the piano on Wednesday. "At the Birthda Party on Wednesday afternoon, of last week entertainment was provided by the Golden Radar Club of Clinton. The group opened with a • poem "Friendship Door", followed by music by Wat. Webster on the mouth organ and Ken. Fleet on the violin. Becky McKinley and Lconne Armstrong favoured with tapdancing numbers. Ida Godkin and Leona Lockhart gave a reading and Ken Fleet led everyone in a sing song. Birthday gifts' were given to the residents, and cup cakes and juice were enjoycd1 Bertha Diehl of Huronview thanked the Golden Radar CliTh 'for .the entertainment acid lunch. ANNOUNCING GARY WALDEN Harold Workman Real Estate Ltd. Is pleased to announce that Gary Walden will be working under his brokerage, exclusively in the Blyth, and surrounding area. ;Gary was • raised in the - community and . has been selling real estate in London for a number of years. Anyone .• in the Blyth, Auburn, Belgrave and surrounding area who has any questions regarding real estate should' give Gary a call. He is at your disposal and is most anxious to assist you. Thinking of buying or selling? Then call Gary Walden at 523.9212 or 523.9295. purity turns him into a model of virtue—with disastrous consequences to his family and friends. Joining Mr, Parr will be Marilyn Boyle, cast as Mrs. Jelliwell, wife of Henry's hest friend and object of Henry's rakish ways. Miss Boyle was seen this' season as Aunt Eller in the recent "Oklahoma" and in "Par- lour, Bedroom and Bath" as Leila Crofton, the divorcee eager to be seduced. (It would seem that Ms. Boyle's characters this season have conte full cycle!) Creating favourable notices for himself, .1. Winston Carroll as Howard the 42 -year old beau of the spinster schoolteacher in the current "Picnic", stays on to play Henry's best friend, Jclliwcll. Edward Everett Horton, the late comedy actor, became reknown for many farcical roles in movies and plays. But touring in this particular role for 18 years throughout the length and breadth of North America, climaxing this activity by playing it in the 1951 Broad- way revival, assured his identification with the role for at least two generations of theatre lovers. Despite the fact that other major actors played Henry Dcwlip in the original Broadway and West End productions, as well as in the 1934 movie version, Horton has been inscperably ident- ified as Henry by legions of "Springtime for Henry" fans. All productions at the Huron County Playhouse are performed Tuesdays to Sat- urdays at 8:30 with Wednesday matinees at 2:30 unless otherwise announced. The Playhouse is located 00 the Stephen B Line off Highway 81, about one mile east of Grand Bend's plain highway junction. The box office is open daily, 9 to 9, exLcpt Sundays when it is closed all day. Reservations and other information may be obtained by calling 238-8451. Finishing touches-Baintons Blyth is getting ready to open as soon as finishing touches can be completed. ' j,�, C HURON '78 -t1 September 26 - 30, 1978 EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING! ne'w tannery south east of :RIWNIE' DRIVE-IN THEATRE LTD. BEECH Si. CLINTON Box Office Opens at 8:00 p.m. -First Show at Dusk SHOWING FOR ONE WEEK - AUGUST 23 TO 29 To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law, ADDU ENTERTAINMENT THERE'S NOTHIN' THEY WON'T TRY!! TUESDAY NIGHTS ONLY SPECIAL $6.00 PER CARLOAD STARTS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 PLAYING AUG. 30.31 - SEPT. 1-2 PLUS Roy Scheider in... John Travolta Olivia Newton -John ADULT ENT. Four outlaws ... risk the only thing they have left to lose, sCE$ ADULT ENTERTAINMENT People Rev, Alan Grose of Fullarton was guestspeaker at the United Church Blyth on Sunday morning, His theme "The way to ;health". Mrs. Evalina Webster and Mrs. Marry Wightman greeted the worshippers at the door, The ushers were Harry Muir, Gordon Carter, Bill Carter and Doug Proctor, Mary and Lloyd Walden recently returned after spending a two week vacation at the east coast. They also spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Phil Faelker of Hanover at their cottage in Port Elgin. Christa and Tini Walden visited with their grandparents Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Walden one day last eek. Philip Street received First Class Honors in grade 8 singing in the Western Ontario Conservatory Examination which were held in June, Rev. and Mrs. Harold Boyd, Susan and Scott, of Nanaimo, B.C., spent the weekend with cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. Also visiting at the same home have been the Johnson's grandchildren, Patricia and Terry Dam. of Wingham, and a niece and nephew, Diane and Dean Edgar of Petrolia. The many friends of Mrs, Dick Poore hope she will soon be feeling much better. Mr. Poore's mother is assisting in their home. Miss Debbie Craig has her cousin, Miss Diane Edgar as her holiday guest this week. Mrs. Bob Peck and Mrs, W. G. Elliott have been at Alma College School for United Church Women this week. Mrs. C. C. Bradford of London visited with her daughter, Mrs, Bill Elliott, Mr. Elliott and Laurie on the weekend. She was accompanied by her grand- daughter, Miss Anne Bradford of Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of Toronto were home for the weekend as well. Mrs. Shirley Brougham and Doreen of Thunder Bay spent a few days this week with Brock and Janis Vodden and family, They attended the local theatre and were delighted. Teacher group Marks 60'" year One of the largest \%omen's organizations in Canada celebrated its Diamond Jubilee this month when almost 800 delegates and observers met in Toronto, August 16 to 19 at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Federation of Women Teacher's Associations of Ontario. The Federation represents the 33,000 women teachers in Ontario's elementary schools. Attending from this area were: Margaret Hoggarth of Stephen Central School; Margaret Deichert of Zurich School; Vianne Trezise of Brookside Central School; Marjorie Freeman of Robertson Memorial School and Evelyn Merrill of Blyth School. • Provincial President Marie MacGregor called on the 'delegates to try to build public confidence in the schools to counteract criticism from universities and 'business. She pointed out that the schools are coping with many children who would once have been regarded as uneducable or who would have dropped out in elementary school. "Considering the range of activities which are now considered the responsibility of the school, the wonder is that we do as well as we do" she said, Executive Secretary, Dr, Florence Henderson, reported that almost one- third of the school boards I., Ontario do not spend all the money which the province is willing to provide. The result is that these areas have larger classes than' necessary, and may have to cut school programs which the children in their area could have, Fay Saundres, General Secretary of the Jamaica Teachers' Union, spoke at the annual dinner on the problems of education in the Third World. The meeting was also addressed by Dr. Ada Schermann, Executive Director of the Commission of Inquiry into the Education of the Young Child. Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Want Ads. Remember! It takes but a moment to place a Standard Want Ad, Dial 523-9646. THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 -- 13 Book's at Blyth's Library Auld Acquaintance By Guy Lombardo For over fifty years audiences in person, by radio, and by television, have enjoyed "the sweetest music this side of heaven" by Guy lnnibardo and his Royal Canadians, Even though this txrnd leader now is dead, his band continues, In this autobiography, Guy answers questions as to why his band and style of music have managed to last through the years. Eagle Fur By R.N. Peck This novel is the story of a sixteen -year-old orphan boy in the wilds of pioneer Canada, in 1754 young Ab- bott Coe arrives at Fort Albany to begin life as an indentured bond -servant to Skinner Benet. Benet was a fur -trader for the Hudson Bay Company. Coe's ex- periences when face 10 face with danger provide an in- teresting tale. The Watcher on the Heights By August Derleth This one of the Steve and Sint mysteries, The irrepres- MVCA student staff have busy summer Summer has been a suc- cess for the 22 people participating in the Ex- perience '78 program at Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority. The 22 secondary and post- secondary students have completed a variety of pro- jects .since they began work in May and June, Marilyn Grainger, Ken Karges, Carol Adams and Debbie Gohl, took on the technical assignments. De- signing and writing authority brochures, development of a slide presentation, infra -red photography interpretation and detailed research on the Belgrave Creek were some of the major undertakings of this technical crew. Aside from this, they were involved in constructing the Authority's Centennial float used in local parades. They were also responsible for the planning and organization of an Education Day for which they and remaining staff took part in. The long hot days in the field did not deter the quality and quantity of work ac- complished at the various sites. Each member of the crew contributed their share tothe various projects under- taken. Some of the many projects completed over the last couple of months include erosion control work, con- sisting of gabion-basket con- struction at Gorrie and Har- riston, thinning and clean-up of a six acre white pine plantation and a twenty-five acre hardwood bush. both areas being located near Ethel. The largest project. wascarried out at the International Plowing Match site located outside Wing - ham. Here work was com pleted on the Authority de- monstration illustrating methods of erosion control. Extra activities during the program included four Education Days throughout the sunnier. The first was devoted to a watershed tour. The St. John's Emergency First Aid course, and a wilderness survival training session made up two more days.The final day included a tour of the Lake Huron Water Supply Plant at Grand Bend and the Sifto Salt Mines in Goderich. The program's completion date is August 25th. siblc Mill Creek irregulars Steve and Sim, were never able to pass up a mystery. Their nosiness over this one soon uncovered an old story of embezzlement and made them witness to a murder attempt. With their usual ingenuity and pluck they unearth the truth and learn that justice has many meanings. Choicy By Margaret Ogan Choicy Jones was a dreamer about ships and about the men who go to sca in them. Then Choicy and her gradfat her found the rchnains of a thirty foot long schooner, Although they arc forty miles from the nearest wharf, they, with the help of friends, undertake to rebuild the craft. Finally it is launched on its maiden voy- age only to be tested by a serious disaster at sea, The Winter Bride By Carola Salisbury This story, written by onc of the leading gothic novel- ists, has intensity and power. The heroine is Charity carew who became secretary to a famous poet, Martin Revesby. Revesby lived in a Cornish mansion of Mal- maynes, But murders occur in or near the castle. Even when Charity is soon to become a "winter bride", no one in the village would speak of them so all Charity's enquiries fell on deaf ears until Butterflies By Josef Moucha Here is an illustrated guide to the beautiful world of butterflies, caterpillars and chrysalides with descriptions of their occur- rences and distribution. 'there is also advice on how to catch then and prepare them for a collection, Don't forget the puppet show at the library on August 31. Be sube to get your free tickets at the library before then. BLYTH INN FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Saturday August 25 & 26 Howard Smith YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA 11 Mitchell Fair September 1,2,3 & 4 BURT REYNOLDS LAST s,►t '" sw EN p, NIGHT ,"'µ THURS. At tar"Ourns. AUG. 24-31 FRI. & SAT. TWO SHOWINGS 7 & 9 Please note showtlmes SUN.-THURS. ONE SHOWING 8:00 P.M. ATTN. KIDS A SAT. & SUN. MATINEE STARTS 1:30 AUG. 24-31 HELD OVER UNTILAUG. 31 2ND SMASH WEEK BOX OFFICE OPEN 1:00 P.M. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOST POPULAR MOVIE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR? 7 DAYS! WEDNESDAY TO TUESDAY AUG. 23 TO 29TH FRI. • SAT• 7:00.9:1 S P.M. ALL OTHER DAYS 8100 P.M. ONLYI is the word for Music... Entertainment... Dancing... The #1 movie in the country. 1 WALT DISNEY'S The rk(1 i1'1-11 I, .�1 Ji 1. ADU%T INIt.tAIH UNY 11 A k At Y \KRIS, SebastianCABO1, IouisPRIMA, GeoiguSANDERE SlesIngHOLLOWAY RUDYARD KIPLING U TECHNICOLOR' John Olivia Travolta Newton -John WA1,I' I)ISNI?1':.... PARK GODERICN 0' 30 THE SQUARE PHONE 524.7811 AIRCONDITIONED Program tublecI, Io thanes. P LUS HENRY WINKLER "ONE AND ONLY" • HWY. 8 GOOEAICH AT Ap CONCESSION P0. 4 PHONE 524.9981 57-4416- GODERICH1 ' .. • DRIVE'IN TBEATRE Huron Gwendoline Aug. LCL 24 Tiger r S'I • vw Thurs. 2 p.m, &30 Fri. Aug. 25 &30 Gwendoline Sat. Aug. 26 &30 Huron Tiger FINAL WEEK Aug. 28 -Sept. 2 EVERY NIGHT 8:30 "TWO MILES OFF" Tickets Available at Box Office Huron Expositor Call for Reservations 523-9300 THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 -- 13 Book's at Blyth's Library Auld Acquaintance By Guy Lombardo For over fifty years audiences in person, by radio, and by television, have enjoyed "the sweetest music this side of heaven" by Guy lnnibardo and his Royal Canadians, Even though this txrnd leader now is dead, his band continues, In this autobiography, Guy answers questions as to why his band and style of music have managed to last through the years. Eagle Fur By R.N. Peck This novel is the story of a sixteen -year-old orphan boy in the wilds of pioneer Canada, in 1754 young Ab- bott Coe arrives at Fort Albany to begin life as an indentured bond -servant to Skinner Benet. Benet was a fur -trader for the Hudson Bay Company. Coe's ex- periences when face 10 face with danger provide an in- teresting tale. The Watcher on the Heights By August Derleth This one of the Steve and Sint mysteries, The irrepres- MVCA student staff have busy summer Summer has been a suc- cess for the 22 people participating in the Ex- perience '78 program at Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority. The 22 secondary and post- secondary students have completed a variety of pro- jects .since they began work in May and June, Marilyn Grainger, Ken Karges, Carol Adams and Debbie Gohl, took on the technical assignments. De- signing and writing authority brochures, development of a slide presentation, infra -red photography interpretation and detailed research on the Belgrave Creek were some of the major undertakings of this technical crew. Aside from this, they were involved in constructing the Authority's Centennial float used in local parades. They were also responsible for the planning and organization of an Education Day for which they and remaining staff took part in. The long hot days in the field did not deter the quality and quantity of work ac- complished at the various sites. Each member of the crew contributed their share tothe various projects under- taken. Some of the many projects completed over the last couple of months include erosion control work, con- sisting of gabion-basket con- struction at Gorrie and Har- riston, thinning and clean-up of a six acre white pine plantation and a twenty-five acre hardwood bush. both areas being located near Ethel. The largest project. wascarried out at the International Plowing Match site located outside Wing - ham. Here work was com pleted on the Authority de- monstration illustrating methods of erosion control. Extra activities during the program included four Education Days throughout the sunnier. The first was devoted to a watershed tour. The St. John's Emergency First Aid course, and a wilderness survival training session made up two more days.The final day included a tour of the Lake Huron Water Supply Plant at Grand Bend and the Sifto Salt Mines in Goderich. The program's completion date is August 25th. siblc Mill Creek irregulars Steve and Sim, were never able to pass up a mystery. Their nosiness over this one soon uncovered an old story of embezzlement and made them witness to a murder attempt. With their usual ingenuity and pluck they unearth the truth and learn that justice has many meanings. Choicy By Margaret Ogan Choicy Jones was a dreamer about ships and about the men who go to sca in them. Then Choicy and her gradfat her found the rchnains of a thirty foot long schooner, Although they arc forty miles from the nearest wharf, they, with the help of friends, undertake to rebuild the craft. Finally it is launched on its maiden voy- age only to be tested by a serious disaster at sea, The Winter Bride By Carola Salisbury This story, written by onc of the leading gothic novel- ists, has intensity and power. The heroine is Charity carew who became secretary to a famous poet, Martin Revesby. Revesby lived in a Cornish mansion of Mal- maynes, But murders occur in or near the castle. Even when Charity is soon to become a "winter bride", no one in the village would speak of them so all Charity's enquiries fell on deaf ears until Butterflies By Josef Moucha Here is an illustrated guide to the beautiful world of butterflies, caterpillars and chrysalides with descriptions of their occur- rences and distribution. 'there is also advice on how to catch then and prepare them for a collection, Don't forget the puppet show at the library on August 31. Be sube to get your free tickets at the library before then. BLYTH INN FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Saturday August 25 & 26 Howard Smith YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA 11 Mitchell Fair September 1,2,3 & 4 BURT REYNOLDS LAST s,►t '" sw EN p, NIGHT ,"'µ THURS. At tar"Ourns. AUG. 24-31 FRI. & SAT. TWO SHOWINGS 7 & 9 Please note showtlmes SUN.-THURS. ONE SHOWING 8:00 P.M. ATTN. KIDS A SAT. & SUN. MATINEE STARTS 1:30 AUG. 24-31 HELD OVER UNTILAUG. 31 2ND SMASH WEEK BOX OFFICE OPEN 1:00 P.M. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOST POPULAR MOVIE MUSICAL OF THE YEAR? 7 DAYS! WEDNESDAY TO TUESDAY AUG. 23 TO 29TH FRI. • SAT• 7:00.9:1 S P.M. ALL OTHER DAYS 8100 P.M. ONLYI is the word for Music... Entertainment... Dancing... The #1 movie in the country. 1 WALT DISNEY'S The rk(1 i1'1-11 I, .�1 Ji 1. ADU%T INIt.tAIH UNY 11 A k At Y \KRIS, SebastianCABO1, IouisPRIMA, GeoiguSANDERE SlesIngHOLLOWAY RUDYARD KIPLING U TECHNICOLOR' John Olivia Travolta Newton -John WA1,I' I)ISNI?1':.... PARK GODERICN 0' 30 THE SQUARE PHONE 524.7811 AIRCONDITIONED Program tublecI, Io thanes. P LUS HENRY WINKLER "ONE AND ONLY" • HWY. 8 GOOEAICH AT Ap CONCESSION P0. 4 PHONE 524.9981 57-4416- GODERICH1 ' .. • DRIVE'IN TBEATRE I9NTEE 14 - THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 Can't use ? Why keep it? Sell it with a,WantAd now 1 Coming Events TAKE notice that a meeting will be held at the Library in the village of Auburn on the eleventh day of September 1978 at the hour of eight o'clock in the evening for the purpose of electing trustees for the $all's Cemetery (Base Linc, Mullett Township). The owners of the plots are requested to attend the meeting, Dated at Auburn, Ontario, the 17th day of August 1978. Robert Arthur Norman McDowell Trustees 1-33-2 Plan to attend thrr Huron County Plowing Match Sept. 1-2 at the farm of Ken Campbell Lot 14 - Con. 16 McKillop 1-47-1 A Standard Classified will pay you dividends: Have you tried one? Di; 523-9646. 1 Coming Events CLINTON LEGION BINGO every Thursday, 8:00 p.m. First regular card $1, re- stricted to 16 years or over, 15 regular games of $15., $6 lease, on split. Many other specials. Jackpot $200. must go each week. 1-31-tf 2 Lost, Strayed STRAYED from Harlock, 4 steers approximately 800 lbs. Phone 523-4564, 2-34-2 ONE diamond ring and one geen birthstone ring on 'ihursday August 17 in the afternoon between 1 and 5 around the Theatre Arca. 11' found please call collect 364.1739. 2-34-1 4 Help Wanted REQUIRED for Plowing Match, male and female help wanted to work in' food booth. Apply al Room 113, Wingham Motel, September 6, between 5 and 9 p.nt. 4-34.3 •-•••-•• something for everyone in the 5 Bus. Opportunity MAKE EASY $ $ $ Easy to sell pantyhose. Also socks for the entire family, briefs or bikini panties, tights, etc. Free instruc- tions and color catalogue. Write today: , P.O. Box 252 - 580 Bertrand Street Ste -Julie, Que. JOL 2C0 5-34-4 Word count Charges are based on the number of words. Sets of numerals as for serial numbers, street numbers, phone numbers or prices count as one word per set. Words joined by hyphens count as separate words. FIRST INSERTION - 20 words $2.00, .07c per word thereafter SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS = No copy changes, 5c per word, minimum $1.00 SEMI -DISPLAY' FIRST INSERTION -'$1.68 per column inch. SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS - $1.40 per column inch. (Minimum size in this category 2 inches. Accepted In multiples of half inch) BOX NUMBERS to this office - 50c per insertion. BIRTHS - 20 words $2.00, 7c per word thereafter MARRIAGES, ENGAGEMENTS, DEATH NOTICES -- '20 words $2.00 each additional word 7c, IN MEMORIAMS - $2.00 plus 10c per line of verse COMING EVENTS - 20 words $2.00,, each additional word 7c. Three insertions for the price of 2 CARD OF THANKS 30 words $2.00; each additional word 3c per word. 25c DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT AT TIME OF INSERTION. Deadline of classified ads is 4:00 P.M. Monday No cancellation of multiple insertion advertisements after Noon, Mondays. Phone 523-9646 6 Teachers Wanted /,U' uPon %way. dou/ 7d,,rntian requires FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 Teacher's Aide (Mornings Only) at Queen Elizabeth School, Godcrich 'Ibis position involves the ability to work with Developmentally Handi- capped students. Written applications indicating experience should be addressed to the principal: Mrs. Joan Graham 135 Gibbons Street Godcrich Interviews will be arranged with selected applicants. D.J. COCHRANE Director of Education R.J. ELLIOTT Chairman 6-34-1 7 -Situations Wanted WILL babysit in own home, starting last week of August or first week of September. Phone 523-4455, 7-34-2 WOULD like to babysit in my home on Mondays and Fridays. Phone 523-4452. 7-34-1 8 Farm Stock 2 Saanen billy kids, 2 Saanen nanny kids, 2 Toggenburg nanny kids. Phone 523-4284. 8-34x2 PUREBRED serviceable age, R.O.P. tested, Yorkshire boars. Bob Robinson, R. R. 114, Walton. 345-2317. 10-33-2 10 Used Cars 3Vegas - 2 good engines and (net good body - pctckage deal, best offer. Phone 523-9646 or 529-7238 after six. 10-34x1 11 Articles For Sale SWIMMING pools for lease for hone owners, option to buy. Complete with walkway, deck and fencing. Small deposit required. No monthly payments till 1979. Try before you buy. Call toll free: 1-800-268-1944. 11-32-tf 11 Articles For Sale 14 Property 7 drawer writing desk - light walnut colour. Phone 523-4282. i 1.341 MUELLER 300 milk cooler in good condition. Capacity 1200 litres - reasonable price. David Webster. Phone 523-4304. 11-34x2 ONE used riding lawn and garden tractor with 9 horse power Briggs and St mitten motor, 30" reel type mower and 32" snowblower included $300.00. Phone 7-6188. 11-34-1 STOCK rack for half ton Chev. or G.M. truck. Phone Jack Lockhart 526-7588. 11.34x 1 POOL table - 8 ft.; Console Stereo with A.M. radio and ttuntable; 2 sofa beds and chairs; steel bed and springs; Kitchen ceiling exhaust fan. Mrs. Ralph McCrea. 523-9344. 11-34x1 HONEY, 75 cents per lb. plus container, or we'll fill fours. Bill Elliott, 489 Dinsley Street, East, Blyth. 523-9663. 11-34-tf LEADING swimming pool manufacturer must vacate premises, will sacrifice all 1978 pool models 30%- 40%-50% off, most sizes in stock, priced front $1,322.00. immediate delivery and one day installation. No monthly payments till 1979. Call toll free: 1-800-268-1944. 11-32-tf 12 Wanted To Buy ONE girl's small bicycle and one tricycle. Phone 523-4555. 12-34x1 WANTED -Used furniture, appliances and antiques. Call Jack's Place, Lucknow, 528-2625. 12-31-tf Property For Sale For Sale 14 Property For Sale 'VRKMAN REAL ESTATE LTD, MLS REALTOR Gary Walden 523.9212 or 523-9295 Larry Plumsteel 527-0052 Harold Workman 482-3455 Dirk van der Werf 482-3165 Henry Mero 527-0430 11/4 storey, 4 bedroom brick home on 1'/2 acre treed lot, drilled well, near lake, $24,900.00. 1'/2 storey, 3 bedroom, insul-brick home, redecorated and carpeted, perfect investment for $24,900.00 in Blyth. 2 storey brick duplex - each unit 5 rooms, separate entrances; double garage, $25,000,00 3 acres on a hill, bordered by a creek. Beautiful spot to build, $20,000.00. Northwest of Londesboro. 8D acres with cedar bush, creek and 35 acres workable. Only $39,900,00 near Brussels. 1'/2 storey brick hone on 47 acres, older barn 57 x 40, 32 acres workable, near Brussels $49,900,00 4 bedroom brick house in excellent condition, on 10 acres near Auburn, Also has barn and silo, $64,900. Neat 2 storey, 3 bedroom home on 25 acres. Barn and steel shed, On Maitland River near Brussels, 565,000.00 75 acres vacant land near Auburn, 40 workable, rest gravel hills, good pasture, $70,000.00 100 acres North of Auburn, 65 workable, has a creek, Open for reasonable offers. 100 acres with 3 bedroom house North of Auburn, 85 - workable, large barn for beef operation, $75,000,00 100 acre dairy setup in Morris Township, 2 storey brick hone, drilled well, 65 workable, Excellent set-up, 585,000.00 200 acres West of Belgrave, 2 storey red brick home, drilled well, 150 workable, dairy setup, 42 tic -ups, loose barn 60 x 60, milkhouse, good land, 5200,000. 250 acre dairy set-up, 40 tie-ups, 2 drilled wells, 2 barns, 2 sheds, 2 houses. 220 workable, good loam, $250,000.00 49 acre, all' equipment included for 50 sows, barn 40 x 60, 40 workable, 2 creeks, drilled well, East of Clinton, $58,500.00. 14-34-1 13 Wanted GOOD used furniture 482-7922. 13-30-tf 19 Notices WHiTE washing and disinfecting barns and all types of buildings, Phone 529-7650. 19-31-tf Property For Sale PIERRE RAMMELOO -BUS. 482.3821 Res. 523-9478 DAVID CHRISTIE 482-3821 MLS LINin fp House is in need of work, located on 4 acres near Blyth and is priced for the handyman. Pleasant large rooms in this 3 bedroom home in good location in Clinton. Priced right to sell, 100 acre farm near Blyth, house needs some repairs. Call for details. Wanted: Pig and fruit farms to sell. Call us today no obligation. Lovely 146 acre dairy farm. Can be bought in part or complete in Owen Sound area. Very reasonably priced. Lovely recreational property with 25 acre lake. House has field stone fireplace. Sensibly priced. • Investment property or a plabe for a store available at a reasonable price in Atwood. One school house to be developed and one already done. Take your pick. Several cottages priced right for quick sale. Wanted: Small property with river frontage. For low rent and little capital you can take over this grocery business. For confidential service in your sale of your business call us -- no obligation. Several good locations with good restaurants. Both drive-in and sit down. Mobile home reasonably priced. 14-34-1 19 Notices BERG Sales - Service Installation -Barn Cleaners -Bunk Feeders -Stabling -Silo Unloaders FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives R. R. 2, Blyth 'hone Brussels 887-9024 19 -31 -If HOME INSULATION SERVICE , Homes and all types of buildings. Specializing in BLOWN CELLULOSE INSULATION Free Estimates No Obligation LOUIS BLAKE R.R.112 BRUSSELS Ontario 887-6800 Serving the people of ' Western Ontario for over a quarter of a century. 19.31-tf Additional Classified on next Page Property For Sale 182.9371 Clinton RESIDENCE: 523.9338 NEW LISTINGS -71/2 acres, 5 miles from Blyth, with 4 bedroom home, Targe barn, suitable for hogs or cattle, and large workshop, realistically priced. - 94 acres, Wroxeter arca, no buildings, 60 acres workable. • Blyth, 1'/2 storey frame home, 4 bedrooms, sun porch, nicely decorated. ****** Reduced to sell, 1 acre in Blyth, with brick home and double garage, suitable for shop or business. Make an offer. ****** Country living, 5 acres, 2 storey brick home, large frame barn, near Blyth. ****** Nearly new 1 floor home in Blyth, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, carpet through- out. ****** FULLY WINTERIZED COTTAGE—Sunset Beach Goderich, 2 bedroom, carport, double lot. ****** Blyth - Close to up town, newly sided, 4 bedroom home, low down payment. ****** Main Street Blyth,,2 floor, 3 unit brick apartment building, could be converted for commercial use. ****** Londesboro - 1 floor brick 3 bedroom bungalow, full basement, attached garage, all newly painted and decorated. ****** Newly built 1 floor brick 3 bedroom home, large lot, - close to school, in Blyth. ****** Modern Farrowing operation near Brussels, good 1 floor 3 bedroom home, 200 acres could also be purchased with less acreage. ****** 175 acre general purpose farm near Walton, good buildings. ****** Investment - newly built 4-plex frame and brick apartment building in Blyth. ****** 133 acre dairy farm near Walton, good 1'/2 storey brick home, barn fully equipped, **** ** Holms�vrillp�} �'/2 y, 6 room, ��4•�Isetfie. * * * * * * FOOD FOR THOUGHT No matter how hard you try to improve on Mother Nature, you're not kidding Father` Time, 14-34-1 19 Notices CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing repairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives,, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. :19-31-tf ' ' A Standard Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 — 15 CLASSIFIED 19 Notices 20 Auction Sales 20 Auction Sales 20 Auction Sales Hank's Small Engine Service Henry Reinink 1 Mile North of Londesboro 523-9202 Snowmobile, Snow- blower, ete., Repair 19.31-tf SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED New modern equipment. Over 20 years experience, Phone Louis Blake, 887-6800, R.R.2, Brussels. 19-31.1f GLAVIN BROS. BARN PAINTING Sand Blasting High Pressure Water Cleaning Airless Spray Equipment and Aerial Boom Trucks Free Estimates Call P. 0. Box 272 Blyth Dave 523-4343 19.31-tf PHIL'S REFRIGERATOR and Appliance Service. 24 hour emergency service. Used appliance sales. Phone 887-9062. 19-31-tf 20 Auction Sales AUCTION SALE of household furniture and effects of Mrs. W. H. Haney and additions being sold through the facilities of WINGHAM AUCTION CENTRE 20 Water St., WINGHAM, ONTARIO SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1978.11 A.M. consisting of G.E. frost -free Frig; 30" stove; automatic washer; Frigidaire dryer; 8 c,f. chest freezer (nearly new); pair twin beds; modern double dresser; 2 odd dressers; vintage dresser -washstand combination; 3 washstands; vintage 3 piece parlour set; small china cabinet; buffet; outstanding kitchen cabinet; kitchenette table and 2 chairs; utility cabinet; Boston rockers; arrow back rocker; platform rocker; 2 radio -record sets; 2 treadle sewing machines; several tables and chairs; 2 cedar box tables; writing desk; floor lamp with wooden stand; several table lamps; 2 antique coal oil lamps; humidifier; 2 barbecues; coal or wood furnacette; rug, 9' x 12" approxi- mately; B. & W. television; Johnny cabinet; 3 nearly new bird cages; kitchen utensils, including stainless steel pots and pans; glassware; dishes (few antique); chest of silverware; numerous other articles. Preview: Friday, Aug. 25, afternoon and evening and Saturday morning. AUCTIONEER JACK ALEXANDER Phone 357-1011 20-47-1 ointnnnmulmlmllmrtmmnmmnrmmmgimmmtmmn umillo iiiimqunlllnnes a Mw WM WM LARGE Auction Sale Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. For Duncan MacAdam 234-6213 • Real Estate Property -- Garage and Auto Repairs - specially set up for Body Repair and Paint shop, sale - on premises west Main St, Crediton, large spacious lot with trees, 1'/ storey home, oil furnace, large garage 25 - 58 ft., well insulated, oil furnaces, special section for car painting. This business oppor- Ei property should be seen prior to sale. - Full line of spray gurls,.sanders, jacks, wrenches, compressors, also furniture, appliances. PERCY WRIGHT Own ONO O MNI awl 0.▪ 0 N AUCTIONEER KIPPEN, ONT. 262-5515 'illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliilllllllllllltlllllllllllllllll� 21 Tenders Wanted 21 Tenders Wanted County of Huron Tenders for Vehicles for Winter Control Maintenance Sealed tenders on forms available from the undersigned will be accepted until 4:00 o'clock local time on: Tuesday, September 12, 1978 for all or any one of the following pieces of equipment for winter control commencing on or about November 20, 1978: (1) One `Heavy Duty' tandem truck with driver and snow plow equipment for snow plow duties in the Wroxeter Area. (2) One 125 H.P. Motor Grader with driver and snow plow equipment for snow plow duties in the Auburn Area. (3) 28,000 G.V.W. trucks without operator or box for installation of county's sand spreaders to spread salt and sand in various areas of the county -- 1 truck required for Auburn area 1 truck required for Zurich area 2 trucks required for Wroxeter area • Tender forms may be picked up at the office of the Undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R.A. DEMPSEY, P. ENG., COUNTY ENGINEER, COURT HOUSE GODERICH, ONTARIO TELEPHONE 524-7412 21-47-1 19 Notices HELP —Two affectionate young cats need a good home by' August 28. Both have been spayed, had all shots. .Please leave a message for Tigger. Jourard at the Blyth Summer Festival Box Office 523-9300 or try 523-9643 during the day. 19-341 A Standard Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial 523-9646. 24 Cards of Thanks A sincere thank you for ail the cards and gifts, flowers and visits while John and I were in the Goderich Hospital. - Ruth and John Armstrong. 24-34-1 I would like to say thank you to those who sent flowers, letters, cards, and visited :me while in University Hospital. I would like to thank Dr. Street and the Drs. at London. • Jack Lockhart. 24.34x1 1978 NORTHERN STOCKER AND FEEDER SALES Wiarton • Thurs. Sept. 7-10:00 a.m., 3000; Wiarton - Thurs. Sept. 21 - 10:00 a.m., 3000; Thessalon - Wed, Sept. 27 - 10;00 a.m., 1100; Manitoulin (Little Current) - Thurs. Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m., 3000; South River Fri. Sept. 29 10:00 a, m., Amos - Mon. Oct, 2-12:00 noon, 800; La Sarre I1)upuyl -Tues. Oct. 3 - 9:30 a.m., 1700; Lorrainville - Wed. Oct. 4-10:00 a.m., 600; New Liskeard - Thurs. Oct. 5-11:00 a.m., 1000; Wiarton - Thurs. Oct. 12- 10:00 a.m., 3000; Rainy River (Stratton) • Mon, Oct. 16-11:00 a.m., 2200; South River - Thurs. Oct. 19-11:00 a.m., 500; Eastern Ontario (Galetla) - Mon. Oct. 23- 10:00 a.m., 1000; Peter- borough (Lindsay) - Sat. Nov. 4-1:00 p.m. 1000. Advertising Manager S. MacDonald, Box 130, Huntsville, Ontario POA TKO. Telephone 705-789-5491. 20-47-1 21 Tenders Wanted TENDER NOTICE Plainly marked scaled tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock SEPTEMBER 9,1978 for the operation of the REFRESHMENT BOOTH at the BLYTH AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE by an Organization or individual on a flat rate or percentage basis. Duties to Commence October 1, 1978. Lowest or any tender rot necessarily accepted. MRS. AMY McCREA SECRETARY-TREAS. Blyth and District Community Centre Board Box 37, Blyth Ontario 21-34-2 Wedding 26 Personal Wilmer and Norma Glousher of Londesboro are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their only daughter Barbara Jean to W. Kim Hodgins, so» of Clayton and Ruth Hodgins, Clinton. The wedding will take place September 9, 1978 in Londesboro United Church. 26-34x1 27 Births ARMSTRONG—Fred and Ruth are pleased to announce the birth of their sun John Frederick born August 9, 1978, weighing 7 pounds 8 oz. at the Alexandra Hospital Goderich. Little brother for Lori and Donna Lynn. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs, Jim Warwick Blyth, and Mr. and Mrs, Jack' Armstrong R. R. #2, 4uburn, 27-34-1 MAiO—PROCTER On Saturday, May 27, at 3:30 p.ni. Louise Margaret Procter and Tony Maio were united in a double -ring ceremony at Belgrave United Church, by Rev, John Roberts. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Ross S, Procter of R.R.5, Brussels and parents of the grown are Mr, and Mrs. Andrea Maio of Toronto. The bride, given in mar- riage by her parents, wore a full-length alabaster white cotton voile dress. The bodice, moulded into a natural waist covered with a sash of satin ribbon, flowed into a 3 -tiered skirt, separated by bands of lace and highlighted by 3 rows of satin ribbon at the hemline. There was a low rounded swop neckline and bishop sleeves softly banded with 3 rows of satin ribbon. The bride's headpiece consisted of a white bali straw picture hat, decorated with white daisies. A finger-tip veil was gathered from behind. Along with her bouquest of white daisies, pink roses and baby's breath the bride wore a cameo necklace of her great grandmother's. The maid of honour, Leslie Perrott of Toronto, and bridesmaids Nancy Ander- son of St. Thomas, friend, .Josie Maio of Toronto, sister of the grooni Anne Procter, R.R.5, Brussels, sister of the bride, wore floor -length navy and white dotted swiss gown with blouson tops tucked into triple tiered skirts with cotton lace banding each tier. They also carried white daisies, and baby's breath with pink carnations, The groom wore a pale • blue tuxedo with navy trim and his attendants were dressed in pale blue tuxedo jackets with navy pants land* vests. Best man was Joseph Sgro of Toronto. The ushers were John Maio of Toronto, cousin of the groom, Donald Procter of R.R.5, Brussels, brother of the bride, and Tony Di Bella of Toronto, friend. Mrs. Ruth Alton, aunt of the bride, played "Trumpet Voluntary" as the bride entered the church. Two flute solos, "A Time for Us" and "Arioso", were played by Doreen Anderson of Belgrave. As the couple left the church the organist played Bach's "Song of Joy. The reception was held at "The Station", Listowel. Special guests included the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Stewart Procter of R:R.5, Brussels and her great-aunt and uncle,. Dr. and Mrs. Cameron of Ottawa. • The couple spent four weeks travelling irn. South America and have now taken up residence in 'Toronto. OXFAM I-IELPING TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BOX 18,000 TORONTO HALIFAX OTTAWA ST. JOHN'S 16 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, AUGUST 23, 1978 Sugar and Spice by Bill Smiley Read Canadian A few years ago, I picked up a paperback novel entitled, I think, The Last of the Crazy People, written by one Timothy Findley. As usual, 1 turned to the back cover to find out somethine about the author, There was nothing, and 1, a voracious reader and a teacher of literature, had never heard of h ins . 1 began reading the novel, and soon thought, "O!1 boy, this is an excellent writer. Who the heck is he?" And that was the end of my curiosity. 'This year, I read in the paper that one Timothy Findley had won the Governor - General's Award for a novel called The Wars. That suggested he must be a Canadian writer. Never heard of him, but remembered the name and the other novel I'd thought so good. Since, I've read the Wars. It is powerful, sensitive, beautifully structured. Probably the best novel that has won the G -G's A. Sonic of the other winners were sleaze, Recently, Findley wrote a newspaper article in which he pointed out the appalling lack of ability c.mong Canadian critics don't blank him,He was right on. With a few exceptions. I find our critics to be narrow-minded, nit-picking people who approach anything new with pre -conceived prejudices only exceeded by their desire to reveal how clever and witty they themselves are. But the point that interested me most in his ar'ticlovas its concluding one. He stated, unequivocally, that we are in the midst of Canada's golden age of' writing, anid suggested it was a pity that no one would say this until fifty or a hundred years from now. Well, he's wrong. This one small voice in the desert of Canadian critics agrees with hon about 94 per cent. Not quite golden, there's some dross among the glitter. But absolutely high-grade ole, with the occasional diamond popping up, and a lot of silver threads among the gold. Fair enough? What is a golden age? in writing, it's a time when a rich vein of' talent is discovered, and mined, and turned into vessels and shapes and pieces that will delight and enhance life for 1118111' year's. England had one in the late 16111 century, when Marlowe and Ben Johnson and Will Shakespeare served as lucid, brilliant witnesses to the Vagaries, foibles, and magnificence of the human species. Russia had one in the 19th century, with Tolstoi, Chekhov, Dostoicvsky and a dozen others. • America had its golden years in this century, with Willa Cather, Stcinbeck, Divisor, Hemingway, Sandburg, Frost and a host of smaller fish cruising along in their wake. A golden age in. writing is not something planned. It cannot even be foreseen. It can only be backseen, It's a seemingly spontaneous outburst of literary fireworks, for which there seems no provocation. O.K. End of thesis. But, as 1 so seldom do anything useful in this column except expose the darker side of our national psyche — crazy wives, rotten kids, bewildered politicians — perhaps today 1 can render a service, A little digression. I teach a Grade 13 course in contemporary literature First terns, all Canadian; second term, all Anier'ican; third term, all British. At the end of this year, 1 had the kids write an assessment of the course; no names, no pack drill. About 80 per cent of them said the Canadian sc:tion was the best, that they'd becocnl acquainted for the first time with great Canadian. writing, and that it should be extended for the full year. This was after meeting perhaps 20 Canadian writers in print. What docs that tell you? First, our children don't know our own writers,Sccond, their parents don't have any Canadian books in the house. Third, Canadian publishers are lousy promoters. End of digression. It's summertime, time for reading. 'finie for my public service bit. 11' you can lake your eyes for moment off the golden shoulders of all those golden girls, check this list, when next you decide to pick up a paperback novel. If the store doesn't have it, demand why, hotly, If you like Western, read anything by: Jack Hodgins, Paul St. Pierre, W.O. Mitchell, Robert Kroclsch, Rudy Wiebe, Margaret Laurence. Every one is a genuine artist, and I've missed others. If your taste is with the effete East (Ont. and Que.) read anything by Morley Callaghan, Hugh Maclenan, Alice Munroe, Margaret Atwood. And thrice dozen others, including Marian Engel (Bear). Not to mention, all from Quebec, Moredechai Richler, Marie -Claire Blais raid Roch Carrier. And forty-four other like Yves Therriault. Way down cast, Ernest Buckler, Alden Nowlan, Ray Guy, and 14 more. The book will cost you a little nforc than that porno U.S novel with the cover of a girl being raped and whipped while she's stuffing pills down her lovely throat. That's because our publishers have a small market, because people like you don't buy their books, and have to charge more. But you'll be doing our writers, our country, and more importantly, yourself, a service that will make the Canadian Golden Age of Writing a fact, not a footnote in the future, ism ■.ii.auti Iu ■,....l u NU mil,1111.111 lip Blyth 523-9675 ',I �1';,i I'' ,\1 '111911 I III'11411 IIUIII11;.11!illlf l ll 1lliIII'IU1II,1' iIIIIIIII 111111 �Ia�N�`Ille1111'! 19i11�'� Extra Special Flannelette $1.39 yd. 3yd. or more $1.29 yd. Cotton Prints 45" $1.99 yd. Poly Cotton Prints 45' ... $1.99 yd. Single Knits 60" $1.79 yd. Remnants -greatly reduced B.J. Fabrics I`i II 51st Huron match will be near Seaforth This year's Huron County plowing match will be held near Seaforth, Plans have been finalized for the 51st Huron County plowing match to be held on the Ken Campbell farm Lot 14 Con 6 McKillop Township. On Friday, September 1 coaching for the plow boys and girls will start at 9:30, Ray Montague, the chief judge of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, and his assistant, will be on hand to give advice on the fine points of match plowing for young people learning to plow especially. Anyone who plows would be well advised to take Friday, September 1 off to attend the coaching in the morning and the Junior match in the afternoon, to see first hand the proper way to adjust a plow, to turn the best furrow. The Huron Plowmen's Association are sponsoring two Sod Busters 4-H Clubs, in 1978 --one in the north with leaders John Clark and `1 .J. Leeming, and one in the South, with Allan Walper and Allan Turnbull as leaders, On Saturday, September 2 the regular match will get under way at 9:30 a.m. with 10 classes in competition including the Queen of the furrow class for prizes in cash, goods, and trophies of approximately $3,500. Special contests include: a Horse Shoe Cranbrook Correspondent Mrs. Mac Engel 887-6645 David Engel who was seriously injured in an accident on August 10 • is dowing sonic improvement at time of writing. He is a patient in University Hospital, London. Will Pcrrie of Boston is Tending awhile at the honic of his parents, Mr. and Ms. John A. Pcrrie. Mrs, Patrick Adams of Manotick spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Vcitch. Mr. and Mrs. John Voll and girls, Marathon, Ontario, left for home on Sunday after visiting for veveral days with their families in the area, The Machan family held their annual picnic on Sunday afternoon at the park in Listowel. it also celebrated the birthday of Stanley Machan which is August 21. Visiting Mr. aid Mrs. Lloyd Smith and family on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Carman Smith and family of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. pat Fitzsimmons of Windsor and Mrs. Wm. Dadswell, Harriston, BACK TO SCHOOL IN CAR HARTTS!' Choose from Corduroy: 3 styles including Foxy 4 colours • brown, beige, French blue and navy Denims: 3 styles All in sizes 25" - 34" SUMMER SALE ENDS SAT. AUG., 26, 1978 7k %diva fie Ladies and Infants Wear myth, Ont. Pitching contest with two classes, one for Huron players, and one for all confers; Nail Driving Contest --one for the ladies and one for men; Log Sawing contests with two classes using cross cut saws, one class with contestants using their own saw and a class using the same saw. The Huron Plowmen's Association hope that this "Mini" match will prepare Huron Plowman to compete more successfully at the big International Match at the Armstrong Farnis near Wingham September 26 to September 30. Blyth merchants (Continued from Page 1) Don Scrimegeour reported about the possibility of a dentist locating in Blyth. Several calls and letters have been directed to the head of the Dental Association in Kincardine with no response. It was discovered by talking to other dentists that many new dentists starting up require an office with either low or no rent, plus financial help including a guarantee about number of patients. Board members voted to continue looking into the natter. C)ddg 9oeet cUod.den The Friendly Place to Shop Carnation COFFEE Knechtel's HORSERADISH Palmolive LIQUID Ivory BAR Shirriff MARMALADE Libby's 1,6'' Schneiders 1 Ib. Soft MARGARINE .69 MATE 16 oz. 1.49 Creamed [Bonus pack • 2 oz. free] 8 oz. 2/1 "•09 24 oz. DETERGENT 1.09 3 pack SOAP .87 Good Morning 24 oz. 1.19 750 m1. DR. PEPPER .19 and/or tx. + MOUNTAIN DEW deposit Lunch-time Specials ALPHAGHETTI SPAGHETTI any 3/.89 ZOODLES Kraft MIRACLE WHIP 16 oz. .79 Produce Features 2 Ib. Chiquita CARROTS .29 BANANAS Head .2 3 per LETTUCE .29 Ib. Clip this coupon for a 10% discount on all frozen foods. Aug. 24, 25, 26. Ice Cream excepted. WE DELIVER 523 4421