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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1978-12-13, Page 1t e S an ci a WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1978 BLYTH, ONTARIO, PRICE: 20 Cents Volume 88 - No. 50 ANGELS FROM HEAVEN — John Schneider helps put up the nativity scene on Saturday in Auburn. The scene was made by the Children's Workshop in Auburn and donated to the village Sunday evening. Brent Andrews(right) holds one of the wise men. East Wananosh Appointments made East Wawanosh Council made appoint- ment for a new two year term when it held its inaugural meeting on December 5. The following appointments were made: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - Ross Taylor; Wingham Hospital Respre- sentative - Isobel Arbuckle; East Wawanosh Recreation, Parks and Community Centre Board - John Currie, Neil Vincent, Garth Walden, Leonard Robinson, Murray Shiell, two to be appointed from Township of Morris and one from Belgrave Women's Institute; Auburn Hall Board - Ralph Campbell; Wingham and District Fire Committee - John Currie and Donald Dow; Blyth and District Fire Committee - Sinion Hallahan Ralph Campbell; Blyth Union Cemetery - Simon Hallahan Blyth Muncipial Recreation Committee • Robert Marshall; Blyth and District Community Centre Board - Robert Marshall and Donald Dow; Fence - viewers - George McGee, John Jamieson, Phil Dawson, John Lockhart, John Hallahan, John Armstrong; Poundkeepers - Douwe Wilts, John Currie; Livestock Valuers - Robert Charter, Murray Shiell; Solicitors - Goodall and Campbell; Auditor - MacGil- livray and Co. Ltd., Listowel; Farm Safety Council - Maurice Hallahan; Tile Drainage lnspeceor John Gaunt and Building Inspector • James. Taylor. Council salaries were increased with the reeve getting a raise to $825 from $795 and the council salaries increased to $600 from $583. Salaries for the operators on the roads were increased to $5.70 from $5.30. Labourers' salaries increased to $4.40 from $4,00. There was an increase from $127 to $35 in the salary of the Landfill supervisor and the salary of the road superintendent was to increase to $715 from $675. Vacation pay was set: Two years or less 4 per cent; over two years 6 per cent; over 10 years 8 percent. All salaries were to be effective as of , January 1, 1979. Winona Thompson was appointed clerk -treasurer with a salary of $10,000 beginning January 1, 1979 and increasing to $10,500 as of April, 1979, In other business, council decided that it would enter into an agreement regarding the construction and maintenance of drain With the township of Morris re the Morris Township Easement and the Hunphrey Subdivison, Lot• 42, Conc. 8. A meeting was to be arranged to negotiate terms. Council decided that $200 should be paid to Neil Edger for a purebred ewe which was destroyed. M. Shiell, the livestock valuer was to receive fees of $8.80, If evidence can be obtained that the damage was done by wolves, compensation is to be reimbursed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Road accounts fo $6,415.69 and general accounts of $152,639,65 were ordered paid, Tinney is new reeve Huron has a new reeve. Hay Township reeve Jack Tinney was acclaimed to office Tuesday afternoon (just before press time) at County Council, Hullett feels county taken At their inauguarl meeting on Monday, December 4, Hullett Township Council decided to have the clerk send a letter to the road committee of Huron County. The letter was to point out that council felt the county was taken in by the advice offered by a "So-called unbiased engineer"when he called the Youngblut Drain unfair assessment. The problem arose when the county felt they had been, overassessed on the drain and were going to appeal. They decided to consult an engineer other than their own to get an opinion on the drain. A report from the county engineer indicated that the costs of' appealing the assessment were going to offset any benefit from a new report. Council also felt that some of the remarks made in the report of the second engineer were not worth $25. Council also instructed the clerk to send a letter to Keith Tyndal thanking him for his effort in the recent canvass of Hullett Townsip for the Clinton Arena Floor fund. Norman Alexander was appointed to the Maitland V alley Conservation Authority and Joe Gibson was appointed to the Ausablc BayfieldConservation Authority. Council approved the 0. H. R. P. Loan Application of .l. Bonnstoppel and building permits were approved for ,1. McEwing to move cattle shed; John Van Den Ezell for barn addition; Conrad De Cort, addition to present house; S. Schncyderberg to change from residence to mobile home with earlier restrictions to apply; Bob McCool for implement shed and Tony Van Dorp for sow barn, subject to 'township by-laws and Public Health Unit regulations where applicable. The garbage contract with Bud Chamnery for the Village of Londesboro was renewed at the sum of $2400 per annum for a two year tern, The application for a tile drain loan for K. Dystra was accepted subject to the availability of funds and severance applications for Howard and' Marjorie Cartwright and Elliott Lapp were approved with council recommending written agreement on line fences. Council instructed the clerk to use a comp titer to make up tax bills for the year 1979 with this to be a trail period for 1979 and council decided to consider the report on Murry -Lamb Drain 'm .January 24 at 1:30 p.m. $100 WINNER — Bonnie Bearss was the big winner at the Blyth Board of Trade Christmas draw Saturday. Mrs. Bearss won $50 and doubled her winnings. Auburn nativity scene donated The colourful impressive Nativity scene made by the Children's Workshop was presented to the Village of Auburn last Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Mrs. Earl St. Jean, leader of the Workshop paid tribute to the children and their leaders, Ross Robin son and Jini Schneider who made the scene. Joanne Slater presented the scene to the Village and Mr. Frank Raithby received it. Rev. Wayne Good dedica- ted the Nativity Seen e and spoke of his three trips to Bethlehem telling of the place where Christ was born. Mrs, St. Jean thanked the helpers, Mrs. Irene Millian, Mrs, Shirley Andrews and e,-4,0tfiertOok A2#1 Mrs. Bernadette Andrews who helped the children with their cutting and painting. Rev, Earl St. Jean pronoun- ced the benediction. About 50 adults and children attended the service. Hot Chocolate was served to the children at the Manse follow- ing the service. Christmas winners Christmas will be a little happier this year at the Bearss home. Mrs. Bonnie Bearss was the big winner of $100 at the Blyth Board of Tra'de Christmas draw Saturday. "I'll keep shopping in town" Mrs, Bearss said. Other winners included Rainer Saur, Blyth $5, Jack Williams, Goderich, $5; James Ray, $10, Blyth; Sylvia Nonkes $10, Susan Hubbard, $50 and Greg Deyne $25 Blyth. The next draw is Saturday at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall. If you are a winner you can double your money by picking up your winnings before 4 on Saturday. Stores in Blyth wiiil be open until nine each night from December 15 to 23 and every Wednesday tell Christmas, ViO 2 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 United Church defends gift to Zimbabwe Reactionto criticism of the World Council of Church's gift to Zimbabwe's Liberation Front was ex- pressed by the Division of World On tread and Rev. Len Harbour at Huron -Perth Presbytery of the United Church last week. The reaction was 10 what was described as an un- favourably biased interview on CT V's 1V5. Rev. Harbour, cxecutia'c secretary of London Con- ference said that the church makes a serious attempt to sec that its gifts get to ilio right people. 'this is dune through the church rather than governments. The Conference statement says that we need to realize that the church and every - other charitable body always run the risk of having its compassionate gifts abused. Te $85,000 gift, $3,800 from the United Church, was to be used for a food, health, social educational and agricultural program. It coincided with news of guerilla activity. 'file Liberation Front, among others, was blasted. Pres- bytery's Division of World Outreach indicated that the World Council 'of Churches has no reason to believe that the grant did not go for its intended purpose, Following up the reactions was REv. Bruce Eaton's encouragement to support the Mission and Service fund. The Sebringvillc minister explained front his personal experience why it Was iinportant to have ittis- sionaries in the field. in reporting on the fund Rev. Earl St. Jean, Auburn, stated that Huron -Perth's contribution to the end of October was 50°/x, below estimates, "Some of us sec the fund as a luxury. We must not retrench in 79," he said. Reporting 00 an in- vestigation of a health plan for ministers in the con- ference Rev. Harbour stated that of the 215 eligible charges ;70 had resonded, 135 in the affirmative, A Family honours Pipes The F9etil•. of Mr. & Mrs Mervyn Pipe held a dinner party at inc uoldcii Barrel in Listowel in honor of their pareats.40 wedding anniver- sary on Sunday, December 3. On Saturday evening, after having dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Pipe, 0 surprise party \vas held at the hontc of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Coupes in Blyth, with 30 present. Progressive euchre was enjoyed followed by a deli- cious lunch complete with decorated wedding cake. The couple received many lovely gifts and cards. Congratulation are extended to Mr. & Mrs. Pipe on this happy occasion, Remembers it takes But a moment to place a Standard Want Ad. Dial 523-9646, significant number of Huron - Perth charges had not re- sponded, he indicated. Commenting on the Pres- bytery's Resource Centre in Mitchell Dr. Gordon Hazel- wood in his evaluation report said it was amost worthy project and arm of the chunce and most deserving of a subsidy. He also recognized the contribution of Tom Mantle, the Centre's manager, Presbytery snactioned the subsidy, Auburn hall board hears of grants Ms. Melanie McLaughlin of Hanover spoke to the members of the Auburn Community Memorial Board telling about grants that Wright be available for in- sulating and lowering the ceiling in the hall. It was announced that Hullctt 'i'ot'nship had appointed Recvc .Loc flunking. Deputy Reeve Roin Cunningham, Ralph Campbell of EAst Wawanosh, .lint Clusher, village of Auburn Kenneth Scott, West Wawanosh and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, pre- sident of the Women's In- :stitutc to be members of the Hall Board. HURON BUSINESS MACHINES New location: 50 Albert Street, CLINTON 482.7338 SANTA CLAUS' HEADQUARTERS for lasting Christmas gifts: Typewriters, calculators, filing cabinets, office furniture, stationery and a large selection of pen sets. WARD &BUS UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LiSTOWEL, ONT. 291-3040 N SS D R C ORY Geo. Burkholder AUTO BODY COLLISION REPAIRS & REFINISHING TOWING SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY Phone 523-9474 NOTICE HAMMS CAR SALES LTD. Auto Body Collision and Repair Work Glass Installation Men to Seryc you •Watering BLYTH 523-4342 523-9581 REID & PETERSON&Heating Chartered AccountantYOUR 218 JOSEPHONE ST. WINGIIAMONTARIO . TEL. 357-1522 TOM DUIZER Plumbing 011 Burner Sales -Service Installation and Motor Repair Myer's Pressure Systems & Water Conditioning Equipment Sheet Metal Work LONUESBOROONI'. PHONE BLYTH 523-4359 UCO BELGRAVE , Custom 24 Hour Home Feeding and and Boots. 357.2711 BLYTH SAFETY CENTRE Alignment -wheel Balancing COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE . DISCS &DRUMS MACHINED GENERAL SERVICE AND REPAIRS SAFETY INSPECTIONS CHATTERTON CHATTERTON AUTO -SERVICE ESSO 523-9322 ?4•1,0103) FARM SUPPLY CENTRE heed Bulk Delivery or Bagged Fertilizer Blending, Bulk Spread, Farm Fuels, Heat Service, Appliances, Equipment, Work Clothing 887.6453 • OLD Mlll IN BLYTH; iLt0fl FactoryOutlet WOOL AND LEATHER JjT PRODUCTS ii jk X111 YOUR CHOICE FROMHomc ONE OF THEFurnace SINCE !194 INVENTORIES ONST THIS CONTINENT WINTER HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9-6 Telephone 523-9666 Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 1-6 OILBURNER SERVICE ALLAN BOSMAN Heating Servicing and Cleaning Box 255ed Londesboro, Ont.* NOM 2H0 Phone 523-4286 JOHNLONGSTAFF Optometrist Seaforth 527-1240 Monday to Friday 9:00-5:30 Saturday Clos° Wednesdays BY APPOINTMENT Free parking on Premises BP GENERAL REPAIRS - OF ALL TYPES TOWING SERVICE 24HOURSADAY GRIFFITH'S BP Blyth 523-4501 523-9635 BILLBROMLEY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR * FARM WIRING ANP GENERATORS RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS LONDESBORO ONT. BROOKS CONSTRUCTIONQ Custom Building Home Renovations BLYTHONTARIO , P h. 5 2 3-4503 H.T. Dale SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERVICE CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 o r 527 0284 WHETSTONEFRED FURNITURE TV & Appliances AUBURN Inglis Appliances & Electrohome TV's SALES & SERVICE Scrta Mattresses Kroehler & Sklar Furniture Phone 526-7222 LAWRENCE Electrical Contractor HOME FARM AND COMMERCIAL WIRING PHONE AUBURN 526.75(15 ELLIOTT Fire Automobile Liability Inland Transportation Windstorm Burglary INSURANCE AGENCY Blyth, Ont. Phones: Office 523.4481 Res. 523-4323 INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES Life Accident & Sickness - All Kinds Court raid Other Bonds Plate Glass Guarantee All Risks Furs, Jewelry ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE � AGENCY Gordon Elliott, Broker R.'John Elliott, Salesman PHONES: Blyth Office 523-4481 Res. 523.4522 or 523-4323 WANTED Listings on Farms, Homes and Business, BROWN'SI TIRE SERVICE R.R.2, Blyth . 8th Line Morris Mobile Service on the farm New& used tires p 887-6788 BEARSS ALUMINUM Blyth 523-9640 for a complete line of aluminum siding, soffit and fascia, eavestrough, doors, windows, railings, awnings and shut- ters. Specializing in custom encase- meets. ---- LYLE YOUNGBLUT OiL BURNER SALES & SERVICE 'yotur Oil Heating Contractor' BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523.9585 �, FLEMING FEED MILL •. Fulkd Pelleted • Fast Unloading Elevwtor • 2 pits- open 24 Hrs. a day CLINTON 482-3438. From Me to You THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 — 3 For once, we're ready for Christmas by Rhea Hamilton It has been a rarechristmas around our house when every thing is done more than a few hours before The Day. The tree is left until the week before Christmas and baking the night before with pres- ents waiting to be wrapped Christmas morning before taking them to their respec- tive homes. This year it seems to be, so far, reasonably organized. The house has been cleaned and decorated. We have three presents already bought and the rest just have Walton library may close Walton library users may find themselves without a library if alternative accommo- dations can't be found in the village. Huron County librarian Bill Partridge warned recently that the communities of Walton, Dashwood, Crediton and Dun- gannon could lose their libraries if better accommodations can't be found, The Walton library, now housed in a tiny building about 70 years old, is open for five hours a week. Mr. Partridge said the building "has no heat and very poor lighting." "It looks like something you'd see in the wild west," he added, Sheila MacPherson, the Walton librarian, said the problem is the building isn't insulated so heating the library is difficult. Both Walton storeowners have indicated they aren't interested in housing the library and the owner of another vacant store in the village also wasn't interested in renting space to the library board. Another alternative location for the Walton library might be in the village community centre, and Mr, Partridge plans to investigate this possibility. Mr. Partridge said 1,074 books circulated from the library from January to the end of October, an increase from the 1977 circulation figures. Mrs. MacPherson said a number of the library users are older folks and "they can scoot scross the road to get a book - it's handy for them." If the Walton library were closed, village residents would have to rely on library facilities in Blyth, Brussels or Seaforth. Tom Miller, deputy reeve of Morris Township and a member of the Huron County Library Board, said the old library in Walton is probably not worth repairing and that the township is looking into other possiblities. Walton UCW has Xmas meeting The general Christmas Meeting of the U.C.W. included a pot luck supper when 34 sal down to tables decorated for Christmas by the McKillop unit the 8th and 16th unit were responsible for the decorating of the Sunday School. The devotions in charge of the 8 and 16th unit were led by Mrs. Rae ' Houston. Christmas scriptures were read alternative by Mrs, R. Houston and Mrs, Don McDonald. Hymn, "Angels from the realms of Glory" was sung, with Mrs. Lavern Godkin as pianist. Mrs. D. McDonald led in prayer. Taking part in readings were Mrs. Don McDonald; Mrs, G. McCall; Mrs. Don Fraser; Mrs. Alvin Sunshine club has pot luck About sixty-five members of the Sunshine Tours Travel Club met for a pot luck supper.in the Blyth Memorial Hall on Friday, Dec. 8. Mrs, Viola Haines, hostess of the club was on hand to welcome the guests and requested Rev. Good to ask the bles- sing. After a sumptuous meal, Robt. Sherwood, bus driver thanked everyone and had a short question and answer period. Mrs. Cecil Wittich con- ducted a lively sing song of Christmas carols and rend- ered two beautiful solos as well. Mrs. McDougall of Blyth accompanied her on the piano. Rev. Wayne Good of Blyth took the members on a "Magic Carpet" tour of Canada and the United States by means of many beautiful slides taken on his travels and accomp- anied it by a very interesting commentary. This was thoroughly enjoyed by every- one. There is one more tour this year to Simcoe, to see the Christmas Lights on Dec. 15 and still some space avail- able. Please contact Mrs. Haines at 523-9240 for information. McDonald; Mrs. Doug Fraser and Mrs. K. McDonald. Mrs. Neil McGavin of the nominating Committee brought in the slate of Officers for 1979 as follows: President - Mrs. Don McDonald; 1st vice- president - vacant; 2nd vice - Mrs. Viola Kirkly; 3rd vice - Mrs. Graeme Craig; 4th vice - Mrs. Fred Uhler, Cor- responding and recordine secretary Mrs. Herb Traviss; Treasurer - Mrs. Ken McDonald; Unit leaders - Eighth and sixteenth - Mrs. Don Fraser; McKillop - Mrs. Neil 'McGavin; Seventeenth and Boundary Mrs. Graeme Craig, Walton, Mrs. Allan McCall; Nominations - Mrs. Ross Bennett, Mrs. John Burch; Mrs. A. McDonald; Mrs. C. Wey and Mrs. H. Traviss; Communications co- ordinator - Mrs. Mac Sholdice and Mrs. Dave Watson; Stewardship and Finance - Mrs. F. Kirkby; Mrs. K. McDonald and Mrs. R. Houston. Leadership Development - Mrs. Merton Hackwell and unit leaders. Church in Society - Mrs. C. Ritchie, Mrs, H. Craig, Mrs. G. McCall, Mrs. Don Dennis, Mrs. Wm. Coultt and Mrs. J. Fritz; Christian development - Mrs. Nelson Reid, Mrs. Murray Dennis and Mrs. Alvin McDonald; World Out- reach Mrs. Martin Baan, CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. T. Hoogsteen December 17, 1978 1st Hour of Worship • 10 a.m. Scriptures - Mt. 1. 18-25 Sermon: "In the Shadow of the Cross" 2nd Hour of Worship • 2:30 p.m. Scriptures - Phil 3.2-21 Sermon: "On the Hope of Glory" ANNA'S DRESS SHOPPE Phone 887-6062 Brussels Beautiful Selection of SWEATERS Matching velour SWEATERS & SLACKS & SKIRTS Latest fashions in BLOUSES Nylon, Polyester & Disco Anna Hayward Open Tue-Sat•9•6 Anna Hamilton Fri -9.9 to be picked up. With Chris- tmas falling on a Monday there will be two whole days before to get presents wrap- ped and maybe some goodies baked. This complete change around is due to a small club we are membersof, And it's not organizers anonymous. It's a gourmet club. It's limited to eight members and once a month we get together to enjoy a special meal which every member contriubtes. There are no problems in trying to get the whole meal organized. Everyone helps. The key to my problem of late planning seems to stem from having volunteered our home for the December meet ing. With Christmas so near it was evident that the house had to be decorated for the occasion. It seems I can only get things done when the pressure is great and there are no minutes left for fur- ther planning. In my own mind 1 knew I would work like the Devil to get every- thing ready for this meal and win in the long run by having the house all ready for Christ mas weeks before. It worked. Everything got done and the meal was delicious thanks to the other members. This gourmet club allows us all to get out once a month, for a good meal and meet with entertaining friends. The menu is planned several weeks in advance and every dish complements the others The really successful part is the money end. Costs are totalled for themeal and shared equally among the four couples. There were some grumblings among some about the wine selection. Due to the increases in foreign wines we decided to limit our choices of wines to Canadian only. And we have been surprised. There are quite a few good Canadian wines on the market and if you look carefully you can easily enjoy wine with a festive meal for under $3, A club is easy to get togehter. Just make sure everyone is game to try new foods and enjoys taking chal- lenges in the kitchen. For the first- club 1 tackled Petite Fours. Little cakes with layers and layers of icing and jam, carefully decorated. Well, five nights later and many little cakes into the icing the little devils were done. To this day 1 swear I'll never make them again, but that doesn't mean I regret doing them. On the contrary. I know now what 1 and missing. We have found the ritual of gourmet eating begins at 7 and by the time you finish with after dinner coffees and liquers, the evening closes at about midnight. Now this should not be regarded as a gorging session. There is only enough cooked to allow a sample before the main meal and because of the sampling there is no need for great walloping servings at the table. The portions are smaller than normal. You generally leave with a satisfied not bloated feeling. Another benefit to this kind of club, is that now you have a need for all those gadgets that you have received in the past. Radish rose cutters, curved knives, fancy dishes, clay bakers, you name it and I am sure that you will find a use and a recipe for it. Another side is dieting. Now you laugh but if you know that y ou are going to be taking in a horrible amount of calories on a certain day in the month you can prepare for it. I generally cut down my intake or like last time, 1 ate cottage cheese and milk for breadfast and skipped lunch and ate a regluar supper. The gourmet meals have not swayed nay counting on the scales. Yet . Enough about food at our house, how about yours? We at the Standard are still open for contributions as to what makes Christmas special in your house. Recipes, poems or pictures would all be appreciated, Remember the deadline is Monday Dec- ember 18. Hurry that's - only a few day away. Standard WANT ADS WORK Phone 523.9646, When you buy Bartliff's you buy the best! CHRISTMAS BAKING * CAKES - BOTH LIGHT AND DARK * CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS * COOKIES * SHORTBREAD *.GINGERBREAD HOUSES * MINCEMEAT TARTS AND PIES * AND MUCH MORE CHRISTMAS BAKING...ALL FRESH DAILY * LAURA SECORD CANDIES ' * CHEESE TRAYS...MADE UP FRESH FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES Specially made up for you! A unique gift Idea that's sure to please. Orders now being taken. A tradition In Huron County since 1902 4 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 . .......... ...�.. •. •. •.• ..... .• ... ..................��i:.........�i;•:<�;•:......• sir•. the standard Subscription rates Canada $9.00 Outside Canada, $16.00 (in advance) Single copies: 20 cents Established 1891 Serving BLYTH and the surrounding community. Published each Wednesday afternoon at Blyth, Ontario by McLEAN BROS. PUBLISHERS LIMITED Andrew Y. McLean, Publisher Rhea Hamilton Editor and Advertising Member Canadian Community Newspaper Association and ABC Box 10, Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1H0 Telephone 519-523-9646 -a Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office. Registration Number 1319 :.L:• •yr{lrl';.:r,.} h:±}: :r?•• }'r,.}y.LW :.}'r :•Nr.V•Ir.L :•h'. V'lr.•. r.V•• w r Yr • '{: • �'/ L Yiri:•h'r..........r:•i}i}i}:.....:'r':...:: r.. /%%l.. rrr//� /� ��� /. Shop here first The festive time is upon us again and with it comes the wild purchasing of gifts and surprises for our families and friends. It is also at this time of the year that merchants in small areas have a chance to make up for the slow periods in the past year and come out in the black. Shoppers can be a fickle lot and often prove to be hard characters when their pocket books are pressured. Many people shop locally in order to keep the shops here for their conveniences. Then there are others who head for the larger cities in order to be swamped by the glitter and glamour of the bigger stores. In many cases after a hard day of hoofing it around those long malls and huge stores, buyers come home empty handed and discouraged. The next day the same item they discover could have been located in their own local stores. The moral of the tale is to check the home front first before heading out of town. Local merchants will be more than helpful in trying to sastisfy you. Aren't they always the first to give you to your favourite teams and charities? The village that shops together grows together. Congratulations to 4-H The 4-H organizations in Huron County will soon have finished another year of activities. Often there is really not enough credit given to young people who give so many of their hours to 4-H. Have you ever wondered just why? There is no money to be made and there is a lot of book work in some clubs and many of the members have enough to do with their school books. The real benefit is satisfaction and learning some things that aren't touched on in school. The members and their leaders who join 4-H clubs should be patted on backs for a fine job well done. At the Achievement Day exercises Monday evening in Auburn, over 50 young ladies and 16 leaders plus parents attended. The girls clubs were based around Canada's Food Guide. All members learned what is essential for good health. In this time of high inflation it is reassuring that someone is learning to put out a nutritious meal on a budget. But homemaking skills are not the only subjects these young people learn. There are also the farm clubs where members learn about swine, dairy, calf and sheep operations. These youths too take exams on their knowledge which if they stay on in the agricultural community will prove invaluable. The 4-H organization is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food as well as Women's Institute and other organizations. At this busy festive time of year these young people have devoted extra time to finish their clubs and partake of the satisfying feeling of having done something well for themselves. Congratulations kids, and leaders. To the editor: Bible canvass successful By way of the Standard we make known the results of our 1978 canvass. The total for 1977 was $2,500,85; the total for 1978: $2944.79, as of November 30, 1978. As executive of the Blyth Canadian Bible Society we are very thankful for this amount. Such moneys will be used for the printing and distributing of Bibles. We thank all who donated, and also the men and women who canvassed. Ted Hoogsteen CHRISTMAS SPIRIT -- The festive mood of Christmas could be heard last Wednesday in Blyth. The Christmas concert presented by the Blyth Centre for the Arts included choirs from all over the county. Here the Goderich concert choir tunes up before going on stage. Behind the Scenes by Keith Roulston Our liquor laws Nothing is surer to get one into an argument (with the possible exception of book banning) than the pros and cons of relaxed liquor laws in Ontario. The CTV program W5 last week had a startling show on the liquor trade, particularly dealing with the use of topless waitresses and bottomless dances to stimulate consumption of alcohol and beat the competition in what thas become a huge increase in the number of licensed establishments in the province. That, together with my reading recently of A Clearing in the West by Nellie McClug and her arguments against liquor tended to make me focus my own toughts on the whole situation recently. As ususal it brought more questions than answers. Oh there are those who have all the answers to the liquor question but I think they're pretty short sighted in their solutions whether they be advocating outright banning or throwing the doors open even wider. There's little of a temperance movement background in my family for that matter, a record of consumption that would gladden the heart of a government agent collecting liquor taxes. Wine and the odd bottle of something stronger come into our house- hold and I see no reason to st op them. 13ut I must confess, unfashionable as it niay he, that the growing prominence of booze in our society causes me some concern. What brothers me is that drink is supposed to be something one docs as part of enjoyment of something else, not as an end in itself. Bars are included in places of entertainment to add to the pleasure, just one more little convenience. But now it seems to more and more be becoming a case of the tail wagging the dog. The bar is becoming more important than anything else. When 'Theatre London decided to rebuild the old Grand Theatre a survey was done of patrons to see what they wanted in the new building. The answers were oberwhelming in two areas. Patrons wanted comfortable scats and a bar. If you go to a fashionable restaurant the food may seem expensive but the chances are that the thing that's really keeping the place in business is your tab at the bar. Most musicians these days earn their living -by working in bars, being the carrot that draws people into the barroom so they can drink, The drinks are what pays the musicians. Even then bar owners are switching more and more either to discos or to topless waitresses and exotic dancers, partly because they are cheaper but also partly because people tend to drink more while watching parts of the female anatomy bob about. We'vegot a lot of expensive new arenas and community metres around these days that are paying their bills by the revenue turned in by the bar. It seems impossible these days to do anything without there being alcohol included. Theres even been a big outcry because they can't serve booze at baseball game in Toronto, making the city the only one in the major leagues without beer solei in the stadium. And the only theatres in Canada that make money are those performing cabaret: where the audience is willing to pay cnought by buying drinks to pay the cost of production. If they were asked right out to pay enough in the price of admission to pay the full costs of the show they'd probably say no, but they're quite willing to pay less to get in then spend enough on drinks to make the show profitable. And then or course there's our govern- ment, the biggest bcnieficiary of all (next to the liquor companies) from our new penchant for booze, booze and more booze. In a time of declining revenues those liquor taxes look pretty good to governments. But what's the answer? i don't know, Nellie McClung and her temperance reformers thought that banning the pro- duction and sale of alcohol could solve the problem but we know now, after the prohibition debacle that that won't work. i recall even as a youngster going to local dances before the days of bars at dances and seeing drunken brawls far worse than anything we have today. The men would disappear from the dance to "have a quick one" out at the car. Unfortunately that's exactly what it was: too quick leading to easy drunkeness and plenty of unpleasant- ness. I remember too the days when alcohol wasn't as easy to to get as it is today when there used to be bootleggers in every corner of the township. Ob •viously just making it hard to get didn't make people drink less, it just added a criminal element to the procuring of drink. Obviously the only real answer is convincing individuals to drink less or not at all. Let's face it, booze is really a pretty unnecessary part of our lives, It's also a pretty expensive unnecessary part or our lives. We'll scream about the high cost of food but still drive down the Brewers Retail and load up the trunk every Friday night. Sure we could get along without it and be better off for it financially, mentally and bodily. Trying to get people to make the big decision, however, is far easier said than done. Huron Federation hears about BY ALICE GIBB Tony .McQuail, Lucknow area farmer and the former co-ordinator of Huron County's Energy Conser- vation Centres, told mein- bers of the Huron Federation of Agriculture that as crude oil goes up in price, farmers' input costs also increase, The problem, Mr, McQuail said, is that "we in the farming industry can't pass THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 — 5 • Renewable energy on the farm on these price increases to the consumers as quickly." Mr. McQuail spoke to federation members on Thursday night at their monthly meeting held in the Clinton OMAF office, IN examining some of the energy conservation prac- tices and renewable energy optins for the farm, Mr McQuail pointed out farmers as well as the general SANTA'S COMING NEXT WEEK Dianne Bearss was one of a large crowd of youngsters who enjoyed the free film by the Blyth Board of Trade Saturday. Next week there will be another film, a puppet show and Santa. All at Memorial Hall on Saturday. SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE It is illegal to park any motor vehicle on the Village of Blyth Streets during snow removal operations. Any vehicle obstructing snow removal will be towed away at owner's expense It is also illegal to push snow onto the travelled portion of the road at any time. Reeve Don Noble Village of Blyth population, have become heavily dependent on non- renewable sources of energy, Ile said farmers could face a situation where oil supplies are exhausted, and "we're in a crunch situation," He said this situation could be three years from now or it might not be for 25 years, SUN He pointed out farmers once depended on the sun, their own labor, and organic fertilizer to produce crops, He said "More energy was produced from the crops than labor was put into the system by the farmer." Today, however, farmers depend on non-renewable resources to provide fuel for their farm machinery, and petro -chemical derivatives are used in both fertilizer and pesticides. Mr. McQuail said farmers should look at their own personal system of energy use on the farm and then examine "what options are open to us." Finally, he said, "Farmers should evaluate how you can get from where you are today to where you'd like to be down the line." Mr. McQuail said agri- culture is presently in a very vulnerable position with its' dependence on crude oil energy resources. He suggested some ways farmers can conserve energy in their operations is to match machinery to the work it's required to do, to insu- late farm buildings properly, utilize natural ventilation and consider using alternative energy sources in the farm operation. • • Two such sources Mr. McQuail suggested were using windmills to pump water and using wood -heated boilers to provide heat, using wood from the farm woodlot. EXHAUSTING He said as the danger of exhausting non-renewable energy resources comes nearer, scientists and others are becoming more practical in their experiments with alternative forms of energy. He said experiments are being carried out to fuel tractors with alcohol from crop residues and others are experimenting with methane gases produced from manure. Mr, McQuail said it's time to try to interconnect systems on the farm again, For example, an operation which requires heat can passively collect solar heat from the sun on sunny days. This can be backed up with a wood - fired boiler system to supple- ment the sun's heat or fuel oil can be burned in a generator rather than a boiler to produce electricity. Mr. McQuail said if enough electricity could be produced, it could be sold to Ontario Hydro. The secret of conserving energy, Mr, McQuail said, "is to try and make use of waste from any one system as an input in another system," Following Mr. McQuail's speech, audience members discussed whether methane gas could be produced in septic tank systems and how to use generators in a home heating system. APPROVAL One member, expressing, approval of the idea of selling excess electricity said, '' It would be nice to receivq a cheque from Ontario Hydro every month instead of a bill." In other business, tleder- ation members approveu a, resolution submitted by the Grey Township Federation of Agriculture. The resolution asked that Farm and Country be asked to publish the Chicago live hog futures in their paper, since daily papers have stopped carrying the reports. The Gift That's Sure to Please Kodak Cameras Instamatic x 15 Instamatic x 18Si?) Teleinstamatic 608 TRULY A POCKET CAMERA 20 Wilson's Health & Gift Centre Phone 523-4440 Blyth The5OthRoyal salutes the buyers who purchased the Royal's pnzebeef. BUYERNO.OF PURCHASES Blyth Meat Market1 Blyth, Ontario 1 Royal Agr!cultural winter Fair 1978.Tomnto • 6 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 Lions plan party 'The Auburn and District Lion's Club met on Decem- ber 6 with the president Lion Bud Chamney in charge. The door prize was won by Lion Gordon Daer, The secretary Lion Bob Worsell gave the minutes which were adopted on motion of Lion Don Haines and Lion Fred Law- �AUBURN� NEWS Bureau Editor: MRS. ELEANOR BRADNOCK rencc. The financial state - me nt was given by the treasurer Lion Jinn Schneider Plans were completed for the Lion's Christmas party for Auburn children on Dec- ember 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auburn Community Memor- ial Hall. The 50-50 draw was won by Kay Seers. It was announced that there were only a few tickets left for the New Year's dance. There will he an csccutivc meeting on December 27, at 8 p.m. at the home of Lion Bud Chamney. A motion to adjourn was made by Lion Jim Towe and Lion Randy Machan. Mr, Or Nits. Darryl IvMUrlcur of Toronto, Mr, & Mrs. George Robb and family of London and Mrs, Mary John- ston of London .and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Youngblut of Woodstock visited on the week -end with Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson and attended the funeral of their aunt and latter's sister, tli late Miss Laura Wagner. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Weir London and Mr, & Mrs. Duncan MacKay of Goderich visited last Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Toni Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cart- wright, David, Derrick and Loiic spent the week -end in Toronto with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Williams and family. We are pleased to report that Mrs, Elsie Scott came home after being a patient in St. Joseph's hospital, Lon- don following surgery. Her brother, Mr. Jim Henry and Mrs. Henry of Closson, Mich igan brought her home and visited with her, The Coffee Timers met on Monday December 4 at the home of Joanne Graf, Joanne showed a film on Child Abuse and discussed the help and services available through family and Children' Services. The Coffee -Timers will not meet again until the New Year. Mr, & Mrs. Roy Daer and Mr, Gordon Daer attended the family Christmas dinner at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Donald Dewar and fancily at Atwood last Sunday. Auburn Women's Institute will hold their special Christmas meeting on December 19 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs, Tom Jardin in charge, The roll call is to be answered by a Christmas recipe and sample. Everyone welcome, Auburn personals The Walkerburn Club held their meeting last week at the home of Mrs, Ronald Gross, Mrs. Toni Cunning- ham opened the meeting with a poem. Mrs. Gerry Huizinga -led in- prayer.. The roll call was answered by 11 members and 2 visitors with donations to their foster child The draw prize donated by Mrs. Ted Hunking was won by Mrs, Ronald Gross. Tlic members decided against holding any Christ- mas meeting and plans were made to hold the January meeting on the last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Stewart Ball. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Roy Daer .and Mrs. Stewart Ball and the lunch committee will be Mrs. Elliott Lapp and Mrs. Ted Hunking. The guest speaker of the afternoon was Mrs. E. Grigg of Clinton who gave an interesting talk on Alma College where she had attended a conference last August. Mrs. Gerry Huizinga conductcda commerical con- test. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs, Stewart Ball and Mrs. Rov Daer. Mr. &. Mrs, Roy Daer and Mr. Gordon Daer attended the family Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dewar and family at Atwood last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mr, John Raithby visited last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Raithby and family at Collingwood. Mrs. Lillian Leatherland entertained 25 members of her family to a Christmas gathering in the Community Memorial hall last Sunday. Mr. & Mrs, Robert Turner and Mrs. Beth Lansing attended the Sunshine Bus Tour dinner and evening at Blyth Friday evenin2. Owners ofsrnailer businesses... we provide; • Financial assistance • Management counselling (CASE) • Management training • Information on government. programs for business Can we help you? See our Representative DENNIS TOFFLEMiRE at: Parker House Motel, Clinton the 3rd Thursday of each month On: NEXT VISIT: December 21 firFEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK (Branch Office Address) For prior Information call 271-5650 or write 1036 Ontario Street, Stratford. Ontario weather forecast: drifting snow, icy patches and reduced visibility during the Holiday Season. That's why you must be in good condition to drive under these conditions. Winter driving. For drivers this is the most dangerous season. Con- ditions change without warning. The dry road you're on now can quickly become treacherous at the next bend in the road .. . ice patches, frost, sudden snow squalls, even wet leaves create unexpected hazards. But during the Holiday Season these hazards tend to increase. Poor visibility combined with heavy traffic throughout the Holiday Season means you must be in good condition to drive under these conditions. So must your car. So keep it in good repair. And keep yourself alert at all times. If you drink, don't drive. And always watch out for the other drivers. Assume there's trouble ahead even when condi- tions look safe., Help make sure you and your family will be here to enjoy another great Ontario Holiday Season. James Snow, Minister of Transportation and Communications R. Roy McMurtry, Attorney General Province of Ontario William Davis, Premier COUNTY HONOURS — Eight local young ladies received their county honours at their 4-H Achievement exercises Monday night in Auburn. From the left are, Susan Wallace, .Debbie Cunningham, Kim Daer, Karen Souch, Pat Bylsma, Marla Mason, Carol Cartwright, Kim McDowell. LEADERSHIP AWARDS At the 4-H Achievement Day exercises Monday night in Aubt:rrn 2 leaders were awarded Canadian Council leadership awards. Mrs. Tom Duizer, Londesboro, left, and Mrs. Kittie MacGregor, Londesboro, right, were presented theircertificates by home economist Grace Bird. Win turkeys and money at bingo The Lions clb turkey Bingo Friday night, December 8, was well attended. 12 turkey winners were; Mrs. Nellie Burkholder, Mrs. SidMccul- lough, Debbie Bromley, Lorri Halloway, Mrs. Jack Riley, Mrs. Don Buchanan, Debbie Bromley, Mrs. Harold East, Mrs. Wayne Kennedy, Mrs. Bill Steepe, Mrs. Jim Howatt and Mrs. Joe Shaddick. 3 special 1-$18, Mrs. Eric Anderson 2 shared $9, Debbie Bromley $9, Mrs, Bill Stcepe, 3-$18 Mrs. Ruth Vincent. Christmas box dona ted to Lions won by Mrs. Bill Logue. $75 Jack Pot won by Ed Sturgen. The Lions club would like to thank all who attended to make this a SUCCCSS. Londesboro United news Welcoming on Sunday morning were Reg Lawson and Harry Snell, ushers were Bob Jamcison, Bruce Hunk- ing, Kevin Tamblyn and Kevin Radford. Opening with carol service with Mrs, Louise McGregor, organist and Mrs. Marjorie Duizer, Junior choir leader. ,Junior choir numbers were "Others and "Christmas Day". 1 he children story was "A boy gets $1 to buy gifts and shares it." Junior teachers were Mrs. Jean Kennedy and Susan Jamcison. Rev. McDonalds message was "The Gospel of Christ- mas and Calvary. Announced the old time Christmas Concert to be held on Friday December 15th at 8 pm. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 — 7 Ladies pot luck 50 ladies attended the Pot luck Christmas dinner Dec. 4, After dinner Helen Lawson read poem Christmas time is. Margaret Anderson, Prog- ram Convener had as her theme "The night of all nights." A solo, "Holy Night" by Ruth Vincent. Passages of scripture were read by Marg and hymns fitting the scripture sang with Gail Lear at piano. All clasped hands and Hattie Wood led in prayer. Duets were sung by Laurel and Lisa Duizer. "Others" and "Christmas Day". Helen Lawson -thanked -all who had helped with the evening and for all for help in her three years as President. She pinned a corsage on Edyth Beacom new Pres. Edyth moved a vote of thanks to Helen for her 3 years as President, There was a white elephant table with Joan Whyte and Addie Hunking in charge. Personals Mr. Jack Snell returned home on Saturday, Decem- ber 9, from spending 2 weeks in St. Joseph's hospital Lon- don on Saturday December AUTOMATIC LIVESTOCK WATERERS Franklin... Quality Name in Automatic Watering Equipment . BUILT TO LAST.... BUILT TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! RON G. CARTER P.O.BOX 255 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1H0 Phone 357-1268 [In the Evening] Congratulations to Pat and Pearl Mason when their family honoured them on their 25th wedding anniver- sary on Saturday night at Blyth District Community Centre, A large number from here attended. Miss Isabel George of Edmonton Alberta visited last week with her Aunt Mrs. Myrtle Fairservice and other relations in the vicinity. Friends were pleased to see Mr. and Mrs. Mactiewers frorn Minesing at church Sunday a.m: They spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe. Mrs, Ida Durnin spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, J.D. Durnin at St. Helens. Mrs. Agnes Skimmins of Blyth spent Monday with Mrs. Ida Durnin. Mr, and Mrs, Jack Bur- leigh of Goderich visited Sunday p.m. with her sister Mr, and Mrs. Harold Longman. Norman Alexander attended the peoples Food Commission meeting in Lon- don on December 2 and 3 where briefs were presented by many churches. Other organizations and individuals On Tuesday December 5, he was among those presenting briefs at the International Joint Commission hearings in Chatham. Mrs. Vaughan Hunking returned home on Sunday from spending a week in Florida, CHRISTMAS WISHES — Crystal Black has big wishes for Santa this year. She would like a gold fish or a baby brother. Crystal was at Memorial Hall Saturday to draw a winning ticket at the Blyth Board of Trade draw. BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP Hamilton Street, Blyth, Ontario 523-4412 invites you to use this handy Christmas gift checklist with items for your whole family. OPEN FROM 1 P.M. - 9 P.M., MONDAY TO SATURDAY ❑ Smoke Detector ❑ Steam -dry iron ❑ Toaster ❑ Coffeemaker ❑ Can Opener ❑ Philips popcorn maker ❑ Big Mac 0 Fry All ❑ Mixer O Tea Kettle ❑ Slo-cooker 0 Clock radio ❑ Philips door bell ❑ Electrohome humidifier ❑ Electrohome dehumidifier ❑ Admiral washer O Admiral dryer ❑ Admiral freezer _ Philips beauty set ❑ Hair Dryer O Lady's Shaver 0 8 track or cassette tape caddy. O Blow Dryer O Curling iron O Hair trimmer O Philips Man's razor ❑ Sharp microwave oven ❑ 12" B/W T.V. [Admiral, Philips] O 20" B/W T.V. [Admiral] O 14" Colour T.V. [Admiral] ❑ 20"Colour T.V. [Philips] ❑ 26" Magnavox console ❑ Colour T.V. [by Philips] ❑ Component Stereos O Speakers O Record Player O Intercom [by Fanon] ❑ Calculators O T.V. Remote Converter ❑ F.M. Car radio with 8 track O AM -FM car radio with cassette player ❑ Car 8 track players . . *4144* *.p.o.o.0.0.****04 * Remember, W any $15.00 purchase could make you the lucky winner of a $50.00 voucher to be used on the purchase of any Item In our shop. Draw • Saturday, December 14 23, 1978 at 8:30 p.m. 8 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 by Rev, Ted Hoogsteen God has nerve, unbeliev- ably so, in that he sent his Son into a world, which did not want him, For this world, the creation, the cosmos, which God so loved that he gave his only Son to be the light of the world, is God's mighty work, and he will not let the darkness hide the Tight. Therefore Jesus was born, though the world still From the minister's study slyly attempts to hide the light 'of Christ's birth with all sorts of customs and traditions, pushing the cele- bration of Christmas, while minimizing Christ. This world mouths of the brotherhood of all men and peace on earth, becomes excited over foreign Christ mas customs, ancient and contemporary, sells glitter• ing decorations, and makes much to do over Christmas dinners, All in the aura of Christmas, but not of the Christ. God's nerve appear in this that he sent the light into the world, and in that he inexor- ably compels his people to focus only in Christ, triumph- antly proclaiming that the darkness cannot overcome the light. it happened to a family, overcome by the super- ficiality of Christmas, that their youngest son was bitten by a poisonous snake. For years they had assumed their Christianity, and what they called Christmas was always high on the annual calendar, But now, with their son dying, beyond medical help, they had to turn to God. In doing so, they called a lovng elder of, the church, and asked him to pray in their behalf to God, He did, and in this way: "Thank you, God, for send- ing this snake to bite the boy; now he has only one recourse, and he has to look at you." Th is obliquely recorded elder referred to a happening in the Bible, in Numbers21. The people of Israel had rebelled again, and because they were precious to him, his chosen people (in marked distinction from Israelis), God sent poisonous snakes, which bit the people. In their agony the only hope was in focussing their eyes on a bronze snake which Moses held aloft. All the people who fixed their eyes on this snake lived. That bronze snake repres- (Continued on Page 9) BLANKETS Gleri Laine satin bound and whipped edge blankets of Virgin Wool Only. at Bainton's will you find such luxurious ......... quality made from our selected ' Spier wools. Luxurious NORWEGIAN FOX COLLARS Et HATS PURE VIRGIN WOOL .• *.1 ..��r.. 4 f. 4 * *.� .�cl�• p0��1 4�ic fi`7 T[�T . y� • Q�'' ,qtr • .r�'' • Fashionable Accessories* � Genuine leather hats and handbags `? made of the same quality, leather as 0 0* our coats in colours to match. 4 ter Leather gloves and mitts for all the ti family with a great selection. Fur 4 collars and hats. Or. $to '.****** •*** re oir • b�•,�,� .DIG S��i(ok.St.***' ► ' A Special Gift04. '�1� Baintons new tannery is now producing v�,. Ott large quantities of sheepskin rugs in •X}.r natural shades. At prices you can afford! O.* , e•OVii.I.4:ki ,•,64 4tp :04 .4.. HOURS Monday to Thursday -9 to 6 Friday - Saturday -9 to 9 Sunday 1 to 6 HOLIDAY HOURS Dec. 15 -23 Open 9 - 9 P.M. Sunday 1 - 9 P.M. , Closed Christmas Sunday Dec. 24 & Christmas Day December 25 Open Boxing Day Dec. 26 9 - 6 Closed New Year's Day CHILDREN will enjoy assorted Plaid Jackets, Leather mitts, gloves and moccasins. Sheepskin helmets, Sheepskin toys, Stuffed Animals, large and small .{�gpp�.pyppp�p py�Y.�➢pv WARM WOOLEN SOCKS FOR WORK OR PLAY AT FANTASTIC SAVINGS Pure Virgin Wool or Wool Blends ` t n.is�.{.':.!):.:�a ..Qyr(;`• n..rm»hw......;+�.•z'utwy. THE THRILL OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING is more enjoyable in the "Old World Atmosphere" at Bainton's Since 1894 The Authentic Old Mill In Blyth Your choice is greater. The prices are lower. Factory Outlet Prices con roug ecem er ti th h D b • c OUR SELECTION OF GIFTS IS SECOND TO NONE THE ELEGANT LOOK of $i1 SUEDE 8 LEATHER is HERE TO STAY A Coats of all lengths to suit your life style. For ladies and Ot' men in genuine Shearling, luxurious fur trims and all season coats with. zip -in linings. �c1�+• �w * , of 7 000*. tk*,?e =c GUARANTEED TO BRING SMILES FROM EVERYONE! WI'utVin vou. y,,„ • tc� L. u(tONV frau), WOOL LEATHER PRODUCiS ain.E.o+s � rip 11 / SINCE UN THE ORIGINAL OLD MILL AND FACTORY OUTLET IN BLYTII Famous for quality and low prices s23.940' At The Railway Tracks Since 1194 I 1 Blyth native Wins awards Awards seem to be the order of the Day for Ralph Hoba, Blyth. Ralph recently won a $100 Sandford Flem- ing Foundation Award for the best work term report in his class at the University of Waterloo. He is part of a co-operative education system. After each four month term on campus, Minister's study (Continued from Page 8) seated prophetically Christ hung on the cross. This is the Christ born in Bethlehem, and all who focus their eyes in him, as he is revealed in the Bible, live. Now, when the super- ficiality of Christmas strikes again, the Church needs snakes, poisonous snakes, like the people of Israel, to keep all eyes focussed on the Christ. Thus will the celebra- tion of Christmas be the worship of Christ, and that all who look upon him may live to show what brother- hood among men and peace on earth is about. Here is how that loving elder concluded the prayer: 'God, send more snakes to bite this boy's brothers and sis ters, and please, God, send the biggest, meanest, to bite the father and mother. they spend a four month work term in industry learn- ing the real life aspects of their future profession. After each work term the students have to write a report about some aspects of their work experience. That's to encourage the develop- ment of communication skills To encourage them further a number of companies and the Sandford Fleming Foun- dation offer $100 awards for the best work tern report in class. Ralph is a second year mechanical -engineering stu- dent and worked at Fiber- glass Canada Ltd., Sarnia, Ontario. Ralph was a winner of $150 Huron County Scholarship recently. Win at euchre The weekly euchre was held on Monday evening in Blyth Memorial. Hall. The prize winners were as follows: Ladies High -Mrs. Bert Fear, Men 's High:Bert Daer, Ladies Low -Dorothy Daer, Men's Low -Joe Holmes, Ladies Lone Hands -Mrs. Sadie McDonald, Men's Lone Hands -Gordon Murray. Special prize -Bill Gow, There will be another euchre next Monday evening. Conte and bring your friends. TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Blyth Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24th 9:00 p.m. Trinity Belgrave Holy Communion 11:00 p.m. Trinity Blyth Candlelight and Carol Service COLOR TELEVISION FROM PHILIPS ELECTRONICS LTD See The Magnificent Magnavox COLOR TV from Philips with Color that's Picture Perfect at Bowes Electronic Shop Hamilton St., Blyth, Ontario Phone 523-4412 Remember that every purchase of 95.°° or over from now 'till Christmas entitles you to a ticket in the Christmas Eve draw for THREE $50'0° vouchers, Good on any item in our shop. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 — 9 PROVINCIAL HONOURS At the 4-H Achievement exercises Monday night in Auburn four members received 4-H provcincial honours for completing 12 clubs. They are (from left) Judy Mason, Sherry Richmond, Nancy Anstett, Julie Snell. Participate in Canada's Employment Tax Credit Program. . The Emp1Oynlent'Plx Credit P1'OgTan WaS introduced by the Government Of ('anada to stimulate employment in the private sectul; In essence, e'r(' (.'1lcl)1I1'agin,L you to expand your work for('(' by providing a tax break for your business. The potential .culnll:tl tax ('relit for ('(l('il il('\t' ('illl)11►y('c' iti ()V('1' $3,000. And 111('1'(' is no limit 1o► the nu1111)('1' of n('«' 0i11})10ye('S yoll Can hire. NOW, 1)y using the experience we've ).;'Rinl'll so l'ar, we've changed the program to illak(' it even more t1.tl'a('tiv('. lip to 33/ more tax credit. The illaxilllu111 term for the tax ('1'('(lit has 1)('('il increase(1 from nine to 12 months for each new (''nll)loyee.'1'hut mauls up to :1;I1,: %) 111o1'(' tax ('1'('(lit. Greater eligibility We have expanded the number and types of businesses eligible t0 benefit. Now almost ('very busi- ness that's b('('11 operating in Canada 1o1' a 'l'ill' or il1ol'(' can join in. Filer choice ut' new employees. Now, alillost any(►il(' who's unemployed and 1'(' 1is11'I tl tit ct Canada Employment Centre for a minimum ()f two weeks is eligible. A minimum Ot'red tape. We've siI111)lified the I)1'O('('(lul'(', sl) you can (lo the whole tiling., from beginning. to end, with Just two single -page forms. F'O1' full (lctalis O11 the program, contact any Canada Employillent, Centre/Canada Manpower Centre. BIflYERS: CAN YOU IGNORE A POSSIBLE TAX CREDIF OF $3,000 OR MORE? Employment and Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Minister Emploi et Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Mihistre 10 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 A WISEMAN — Brent Andrews, member of the Children's Workshop, Auburn, helped set up the nativity scene the children made and donated to the village. Saturday Ross Robinson, John Schneider and Brent Andrews were busy in the snow getting the scene set up for dedication Sunday evening. Walton bazaar success WALTON NEWS Bureau Editor; MRS. ALLAN McCALL The community hall was decorated in the theme for Christmas when the Walton Women's Institute held a bazaar on Saturday after- noon, December 9. The tables were laden with baking, crafts and plants, also touch and take items. Tea and cookies were served. It was a new venture that turned out \\t'II There were 9 tables of euchre in play at the Walton Community Hall on Tuesday evening with W.I. hostesses in charge Mrs. Herman Plas; Mrs. Nelson Reid; Mrs. Ernie Stevens and Mrs. Ray Reuther. Prize winners were High Lady • - Mrs. Viola Kirkby; Low Lady - Mrs. Lavern Godkin; High man - Gordon Murray; Low Man - Ernie Stevens; Most Zeros - Mrs. Keith Rock. Holder of Lucky Cup • Campbell Wcy, Another euchre will be held on December 19th with Mrs. Keith Rock; Mrs. Dave Watson; Mrs, Viola Kirkby and Mrs. Harvey Craig in charge when everyone is welcome. PERSONALS Spending the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Roily Achilles were Christine and Dwayne Achilles and Dianne Shaffer of Mitchell, Mr, and Mrs. BiII Taylor, Brian and Brad of Kintail visited on Saturday and Michelle .tones, Walton was an over- night guest at the same home. Mr. and Mrs, Bill Coutts and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mathers were vacationing in New Orleans last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herb'l'raviss attending the Fleming Feed Company Christmas Party on Saturday night at the White Carnation. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Blake entertained Mr. and Mrs. Roger Haines of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bromley and family of Grey Township to an early Christmas on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald attended the school board Christmas party at the White Carnation at Holmcsvillc on Saturday evening. . Band entertains at Huronview A ."unday afternoon con- cert arranged by Dr. Toll leader of Seaforth-Dashwood band opened the program with 0 Canada followed by several stirring band marches. Lorne Lawson played a harmonica solo, followed by vocal duet by Drysdale sisters, A solo by Jack Storey followed by step dancing by Debbie Flynn, the Finlyson sisters, and Lila Story calllcd a square dance for her Cross Country Squares. Music was played for step dancing by Marie Flynn and Nelson Howe. Vic Fox sang a solo and led the audience in Carol singing with Mrs. Henderson on piano, Dr. Toll Band closed program with several Carol selections, A social time followed. The band end the year in Santa Claus parade in Exeter December 15. There were ten people from Walton and area boarded the Nicholson bus on Monday morning for Simcoe to sec the Christmas Panorama of lights, Enroute they stopped to shop at Stratford and a visit to the Coyle's factory outlet at Tillsonburg, 1f you do a Id of trail riding, you've waited long enough for the all lay comfort of Arctic's new Trail Cat. 1980 ride technology is here today. L0E11. If your old sled is going to the dogs, trade it in on a new cat, SNOWMOBILERS PANCAKE All You Can Eat BREAKFAST * $2.00 Sunday, Dec. 17 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Everyone Welcome CLUB MEMBERS FREE Sponsored by the HuIIy Gully Snowmobile Club (HWY. 114, NORTH OF HENSALL, LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!) 262-3318 or 262-5809 , 1111111111111ttttttt111111► If You're inthe Red for Christmas... Shop in DEADLINE For ADVERTISING in the CHRISTMAS ISSUE. which will be Distributed December 20th is MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th at 5:00 p.m. And Participating Blyth merchants have tickets that will allow you 10 enter the Double Your Money Draw. Draws will be made every Saturday until Christmas, at the Memorial Hall al 3:00 p.m. by the entertaining Jamas Lawrie. You don't have.to be on hand to win But it you are, and your ticket Is drawn you can double your money by picking 11 up before 4 p.m. "Participating businesses are: * Freer's Hardware * Triple K * Kitchen Cupboard Village Restaurant Sparlings Propane • * Voddens Grocery * Blyth Meat Market * Mad ills Blyth Inn * Gores Hardware * Wilsons Health and Gift Centre Blyth Standard * George of Brussels Howson & Howson Wallace Turkey Youngbluts Sunoco Elliotts Insurance Mason Bailey Hamms Car Sales and Garage Griffith BP Radfords Construction Chatterton's Bonk of Commerce Josling Bros. Baintons Original Old Mill * Hansel & Gretel Blyth Veterinary Blyth Printing * Vats Fashion Fare The Tanner Burkholder Auto Body Campbell Transport Dr. Mowbray * B.J. Fabrics GET YOUR TICKETS WITH A 55 PURCHASE AT THESE STORES * lOr the m Jor put Ihcteotl Draws wil! be made every Saturday until Christmas, at the Memorial Hall at 3:00 p.m. STORE HOURS Open every Wednesday in December Open till Nine Fri., Dec, 15 to Sat, 23 inclusive Sugar & Spice by Bill Smiley 1 hate weddings Not many of you readers have attended one of the neatly wedding ceremonies of Elizabeth Taylor, right? You and I don't exactly travel \yith that jet set crowd. right? Well, you're wrong. I recently attended one of the marriages of Elizabeth Taylor, And I didn't crash it: I was invited. And I hope it's the only one she ever has. It was her first. NO, no. Not that fat, beautiful, silly Elizabeth Taylor, the movie star. who has by now pledged to love. honor and obey. in sickness and in health, until death do them part, aborti six or seven gtlyS. I mean, the real Elizabeth Taylor. Liz, the kid who was a close buddy of n1y, daughter Kim from about Grade 5 on. whorl I taught in Grade 10 and Grade 12, who became somewhat 0l' a second daughter to us when her mother died, who dropped in to the Snlilcys' every vacation home from college to regale us with her ups and downs. She's now a young Phys. I:(I. teacher, and a (tarn good one. I daresay, because she's always been a good athlete. and has had a way with kids since her camp counsellordays. She's also now a young bride. and I take this opportunity of wishing her a happy married life. I could scarcely get near enough al the wedding to say it. so many guys wanted to kiss her. Usually. I hate weddings, and avoid them whenever possible. But I enjoyed this one. The church service ecus a mixture or traditional \nglie;tn and wringing modern ith a mod choir play ing guitars and belting out the Word in dost harmony. My old lady and I were so moved that we actually weal up and look communion for the first time in years. Even more unusual, my ,daughter .joined us. (treat reception afterward: free ben', magnificent roast heel' dinner, good and brief toasts, and a party afterward with dancing for the Young Turks of whom there seemed to be many. It must have cost her old elan a small fortune. But it was worth 11. Ire's two down, and only one daughter left of marry off, out of the three of them, 13ut you must wonder why I hate weddings. Most men do. Why? Mainly because of the women involved. .\nd I (1611'1 mean the bride or the bride'snlaids. or the bride's mother or aunts., I mean one's own woolen -folk. As long as two months before the wedding, they start panicking. They have a feeling that they will he the cynosure of all eyes, even though they know in their hearts that all eyes will be on the bride. There are infinitely lengthy and ineffably boring talks about what to wear to the wedding. Sensible woolen will drag out that long gown they )yore to the Christmas dance last year and wear it. But I don't have any o1' those. Not long gowns. Sensible women. It must he something new and striking. This results in one of two things: ever more agitated shopping exctll'Slolls as. the big day nears: or, if your wife sews, as aline does, ever more frantic searching for material, sewing and ripping, teal's and anger and frustration and, finally, triumph, At which point a hapless male, who is merely going to wear his good suit and shine his shoes, is expected to rapturize over the "creation." By the hour. I swear my wife was working on the final touch, a \dilte hat that looks like a longshoreman's cap. until two hours before we took oil' for t11c wedding. This time it \kw, more complicated. She also had to improvir.c an out fit for daughter Kiril. The latter is mit sensible in the opposite way. She's turn up at a formal wedding in a turtleneck sweater, ragged) jeans, 81d sandals. I3ringing along her husband, who \VOtlld arrive in a sweater with the elbow out, even more fagged .leans, and work boots. You can see the predicament my old lady was in. She not only had to get herself looking like the Queen of Sheba, but she had to get her daughters outfit lined up. including the loan of shoes and makeup. enstll'' that Kim's Don wore something decent and choose the shirt and tie I'd weal'. Tough. \ «other reason I hate weddings is the cosi. I'I1at one set ale back about S200. minimum . About 30 bucks for long -dist ;Inc..; calls. discussing who'd wear what. \n- olher 40 for girls. (My wife was unable to slake the shower for the bride, so had to take a 'shower gift plus a wedding gill. Eighty bucks kw motel rooms. Yeah. I got stuck for two of therm, plus cost for the gran(Ihoys. 'Twelve bucks for snacks 1 no• body else seemed to have any money). Twelve backs for the baby-sitter, who told us rather tightly that they were the wont kids that she ever baby sat. :\ not her 10 kw gas and oil. Another five for tips. .\nd lordy, lordy knows how much my wile spent on material for her outfit. One more reason I hate weddings, They always I'hcy- always interfere with the things you'd rather be doing. If they're in .lune, you'd rather be out trout -fishing. If they're in November, you'd rather be at home. watching one of the final football games. Ah wothchell, We had a good visit with the grand -boys. Liz got herself a nice fella. there isn't another wedding in the offing. and my daughter is coping with a 1h -hour day without going around the bend. It was worth it. 04$ "I'm Gonna Get R Supplg *0 " Of Au%s a Bolt," ��• HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU SAY THAT -LAST YEAR? 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We have all the latest in fashionable attire for the mon on your Iist...only our ser- vice is old-fashioned. • SHIRTS • SWEATERS • ROBES, PYJAMAS • SCARVES, TIES • JACKETS • SLACKS GLOVES • BELTS, SOCKS • VELOURS • TILLEY WALLETS • GIFT BOXES • GIFT CERTIFICATES Don't forgot to enter Clinton's Grand Christmas Give -a -way. One ticket with every '5 purchase. Sponsored by the Business association. MAIN CORNER, CLINTON, 482.9132 • 12 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 UCW hears about Amnesty's work Jeanne Moffat of Waterloo, the guest speaker at the recent Huron -Perth Presbyterial meeting of the United Church Women, told the women there are over l0n countries in the world where people are imprisoned and tortuned for their beliefs, Mrs. Moffat was speaking on the work of Amnesty International, an international organizatit►n which is concerned with human rights and the fate of •ppople imprisoned for ;#01itical or religious reasons. Mrs. Moffat told her •1udience the organization, founded in 1961, now has thousands of members in 109 countries, 35 of which have national organizations of Amnesty International. She said the organization handles about 7,000 cases a year of poeple called "prisoners of conscience." The speaker said the one prerequisite for membership in the organization is "A burning conviction that there are rights that all of us should enjoy." "Your specific interest in the area of' human rights and the tvork of Amnesty Alto national arises, ' suspec of the nii,s uu " i uu emphasis on human rights this year within the United Clinch," she said. "I would also suspect that a majority of have, until now, not given much thought to the issue -- largely (Inc to the fact that yon have felt your human rights have not been violated. It's a "distant" problem that pushes itself into our consciousness in a newspaper headline or TV 'icwscast -- only to he for- gotten vhcn the article is read or the newscast is aver," Mrs. Moffat said, "With t hese l 1 of reactions, We .an shrug off any re- ' ponsihilit'. involvement. I :rust you will realize, how- ever, th.li as committed Christians, these reactions are inconsistent with the command to be obedient, the command t0 love that is ours." Amnesty International is an independent organization which is not associated with any government, poltical party or religious creed. The group does have consultative status with the United •\nitons, the Council of :nrope and observer status pith the Organization of \frican Unity. In 1977, Amnesty Inter- .ational was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work in freeing prisoner's of conscience and campaigning for the abolition of torture. May you enjoy every ininttte 4a Niel -1y Christmas and share its good times witlh those dear to you. Thanks all. In a prisoner of conscience campaign, a group is en- couraged to adopt a prisoner and then start a letter writing campaign to try and oiit,riu• the prisoner's release. Mrs, Moffat told the women abut the case she is working on. "I am involved in working on the case of Mohamed Znagui. The petition that was signed by a number at the meeting will be hand - delivered by the Vice Pre- sident of the Canada Section of Amnesty International to the Moroccan Embassy in the near future. A copy of the petitions will go to Don Jamieson, our own External Affairs Minister, who already has raised the case with our Ambassador in Morocco and has asked the Embassy there to bring the matter up with Moroccan ofticials," she said, Mrs. Moffat told the women they can join Amnesty International, receive the organization's monthly bulletin and take part in the world wide letter campaign on behalf of prisoners of conscience and victims of torture. Also, the group's work can be supported by donations, which assist in research and relief to the families of people imprisoned for their beliefs, She told members they could help by signing her petition for the release of Mohamed Znagui, or by forming an Amnesty inter- national group in their community. Mrs. Moffat also recom- mended questioning Canadian aid to countries where gross violations of human rights arc common, She said, "All of our disgust and dismay can really be turned into a creative compassionate force in this world if we join our voices with those who often risk far more than we in the struggle for a fuller human. life." In closing her talk on the organization's work, Mrs, Moffatt read this letter from one prisoner of conscience. "Your letter showed by comrades and myself that we were not alone and isolated in our misfortune; on the contrary, there arc people who, in spite of the distance and certain other circumstances that separate • • Bulk Store Bagged Xmas Candy Mixed Nuts Walnuts Peanuts in Shells • •J s 04'•45 ro j Ocean Spray Cranberry • Sauce .49 14 or. i•� itr* • A li JJ (f 4 Clover Leaf Rcd Sockeye Salmon ^7''4149 oz. ' • • a • QUALITY MEATS All -Beef, Reg. or Red Hot Weiners 1 Ib. pkg. Schneider No. 1 Breakfast Bacon 1 II). pkg. Maple Leaf Tendcrsweet Dinner Ham "by the piece or sliced" Maple Leaf 'Sticks' PLEASE ORDER NOW! HAMS! DUCKS! TURKEYS! "COLD SPRINGS" TURKEYS GRADE "A" AND UTILITY "IN STOCi< '1'IIIS WEEK" 1.19 1.59 2.49 Ib. 1.39ea. 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Bonus pack Libby's Fancy Tomato Juice SNELL'S GROCERY 48 oz. 1.39 .59 Tops Dog Food Salads Orange Pekoe Tea Bags 60's 1.59 • i .29 Beef or chicken 251/2 oz. tin XMAS WEEK STORE HOURS 18th and 19th 8:00 - 6:00 20th, 21st, 22nd, 8:00 - 9:00 23rd 8:00.6:00 PHONE 523-9332 WE DELIVER We reserve the right to limit quanitites or to withdraw from sale any item without further notice. 011111111111111111I vi County staff gets wage increasefor 79 Catch up wage increases given Huron County supervisory staff at Thursday's county council session resulted its pay increases for the 10 county department heads ranging from 1.5 percent to 15.2 percent, in a report to county council from the special committee given the task of negotiating wage packages for the county administrators council was given a salary schedule to be followed for the next three years that is designed to give senior administration wages comparable to neigh- boring counties. Warden Gerry Ginn, chairman of the special committee, told council that the committee "believed" the county must "keep up to date if it was interested in good young people" and to keep up to date it must "pay decentlyk". He said 1-!uron County supervisory staff had been victimized by Anti Inflation Board guidelines and had fallen behind in wages during the three year tenure of AIB. Ginn said the committee had checked into wages paid comparable staff in neighboring counties and had attempted to bring Huron County staff up to parity with those counties. He explained that in some cases the increases needed to bring some staff t0 parity were too great t0 be given at once and the committee had drawn up salary schedules designed to spread the increase over one, two or three years. The average increase was about seven percent but some staff were given more than twice the average and some nowhere near the average. The county development officer, Spence Cummings, was awarded a 1.5 percent increase while C.A,Archibald, administrator of Huronvicw, was given a 15.2 percent hike. Ginn explained that Archibald's incrcasc was given because the administrator is one year away from retirement and would not be working for the county long enough to have his increase spread over a number of years. He added that the committee decided not to award the development officer an increase because it was not certain the county needed the position and wanted to review the work of the development officer before deciding on a future wage. Ginn said he understood that the development officer had worked hard on the international Plowing Match held in Huron County this sununet' but pointed out that such an event will not happen again here for another ten years, He said the committee wanted the development office looked at to "justify its existence". The tvarden told council that Huron County is one of three counties in the pt'ovi11CC with a development office pointing out that it was very difficult to find a comparison wage. He said the committee just wanted to find out if the county really wanted the office kept operating. Morris township reeve Bill Elston did not buy the committee's reasoning and told Ginn that there may not be another International in Huron for ten years but there would be other things going on. Elston said he had worked with Cuninlings on the plowing match and felt that the development officer did a "tremendous amount" for Huron County. He said Cumnlin'gs had "brought a lot of dollars" to Huron and that he felt the job was necessary. i -Ie added that what the county paid Cummings was another thing altogether. Bill Morley, reeve of Usborne 'Township, did not like the reasoning used by the committee. He said that despite the need to review the job done by the development officer the committee had "jeopardized" the 'Alb by giving Cummings only a one percent increase. He said the elan still worked for Huron County and deserved the sank as other employees. He said the committee can't justify giving one employee 15 percent and another one percent suggesting that the increase could have been awarded comparable to other staff and then the job reviewed, "He's still a working Ulan in this County and this treatment is very 11nfail' as long as he is an employee of this county," said Morley. John Flannery, reeve of Seaforth, told council he felt the increases given super- visory staff were hypocritical, He said last May council began negotiating with unions and were telling people the idea was to stay around four to fix percent increases. He said that this wage package given supervisory stall' was "not telling people the price of beef was going down", Ginn explained to council that the AIB guidelines had been imposed between the time the county settled with union staff and supervisory staff. He said three years ago, just prior to AIB, union staff was given a healthy increase (about 35 percent) and before negotiations with administration could be handled the MB took over. Similar increases for administration was impossible and for three years those increases had been withheld. He said it was now time to catch Up. The ten department heads with their salary reviewed were put on a five level salary grid designed to put.thenl at the top of their level some time in the next three years. Increases varied widely according to what the committee felt it would cost the county to replace the person doing that job if that person left. Clerk treasurer and admistrator Bill Hanly is now making $27,222 and on January 1 will receive an 8.6 percent raise taking him to (Continued on Page 14) • Swine worker training offered at CCAT A course designed to train people as workers for Ontario's fast growing specialized pork production industry starts January 8th at Centralia College of Agri- culture Technology. The fifteen week course will consist of five (5) weeks of classroom instruction at Centralia College and 10 weeks of on-farm training conducted by selected farmer - trainers throughout South - Western Ontario. The course is government funded and each eligible trainee will receive the usual Canada Manpower Training allowance while in training. Successful trainees will be awarded a certificate and will be assisted in finding em- ployment by their Canada Farm Labour Pool, Job inter- views with prospective em- ployers will be held at the end of the training period. For further information, contact your nearest Canada Farm Labour Pool or the Canada Employment Center in your area or Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, Huron Park, Ontario (519) 228-6691. Application forms are available from your Canada Farm Labour Pool or Canada Employment Center, J. SPANJER MaNuracnRNc • Tractor Manure Pump • Electric Manure Pump • Electric Manure Spreaders • Stabling The way you want it at a better price Mitchell 348-9104 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 13 W. Wawanosh Makes appointments The inaugural session of West Wawanosh Council for the new two-year terns was held on Tuesday afternoon, December 5th in the Office of the Public Works Building. The Clerk was directed to compose a form of payroll statement for the road employees, and to use the municipality's copying equipment for reproduction. After discussion on the Dungannon Drian and an unused catch basin sitting on the roadside in Dungannon council decided that the catch basin in question is not Township property, and therefore not the re- sponsibility of the Municipality. Council members were appointed to sit on the various boards and committees in which the Township is involved. They are: Arena Board • .l. D. Durnin; Lucknow Fre Com- mittee - Jas. Aitchison. Marybelle Cranston; Luck - now Health Centre - Jos. Hickey; Huron County Farm Safety Association - Mary - belle Cranston; Recreation Committee - J. D. Durnin and Jos. Hickey; Blyth District Fire Arca - Leo Foran and Jas. Aitchison. Harold Errington was appointed for a further two-year term to the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority. Council decided that the regular Council meeting day would be the first Tuesday of each month, with afternoon meetings for the months of November to April inclusive, and evening meetings for May to October inclusive. This schedule, however, is to remain flexible to meet un- expected circumstances. Council granted approval to the severance application of Wn1. MacPherson for a part of Lot 20, Concession 12, on a motion by Council- lors Hickey and Aitchison. carried. Building permits were granted to Larry Pentland (addition to barn) and Harold Gaunt (addition to barn). Council discussed the number of municipal electors according to the 1978 revised List of Electors, and the fact that the Township is now eligible to elect a Deputy - Reeve. The Clerk was directed to contact the Municipality's solicitor to determine if it would be possible to have a Deputy - Reeve elected or appointed to Council now, and the procedure to be followed, The Road Superintendent was given approval to make arrangements with Rav Stanley regarding the rent of his truck for sanding for the 1978.79 winter. The Reeve agreed to con tact a contractor to have the available trees cut on the Township's farm. Wayne Todd will be hired as operator, when necessary, for the winter's snow- plowing. Hansel &Gretel The Corner Cottage For Children's Wear Hours Mon. - Sat. 9-6 Fri. 9 - 9 Corner of Hwy 4 County Rd. 25 NOVXM Wiatlet490 ..W For the personal touchstore Shop at our N We have many useful gifts for the family and we would PIA be glad to hefp you select a suitable gift. Shoes, Men's & Boys' Wear Blyth, Ont. O totirON Clinton Dry Cleaners Pick-up at Madill's on Thurs & Fri. TO THESE HOLIDAY PODD SPEC/ALS Maple Leaf _ Sirloin T -Bones or Wings Football t/s or Whole HAMS, center slices 1 u • -� ib. 2.09 lb. Reg '10-20 lbs -$1.49 ' 20-301bs-$1.39 lover 30 lbs $1.29 lb STEAKS 2A91b, BonelessiMaple Leaf Tin -End HAMS 2. GROUND BEEFI.59,: Ib. sliced $2,49 lb. We also have a good selection of/Turkeys, Ducks, Geese,' Chickens, Poinsettias, Mixed nuts, Peanuts, Xmas (Candies, Maple Leaf Boneless '/, dinner2.39 Grapes, Cheese etc. Ib. PLEASE NOTE SAT, HAMS Valley Farms FRENCH FRIES Clover Cream "2 litre" ICE CREAM 2 lb. Bag $22 or 4/$1.00 .99 Xmas Store Hours! Fri. Dec. 15, 8a.m.-9p.m. Sat, Dec. 16 - 8a.m.-5p.m. Mon. Dec. 18 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tues. Dec. 19 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed,, Dec. 20 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. DEC. 16 - 5 p.m. Closing Thurs. Dec, 21 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. Dec. 22 8 a.rn. - 9 p.m. Sat. Dec. 23 8 a.n1, - 9 p.m. Mon Dec, 25 Closed Tues. Dec. 26 Closed BLYTH MEAT MARKET Open 6 days a, week 8-6 Friday 'till 9 Phone 523-4551 BEEF AND PORK FOR HOME FREEZERS We reserve the right to limit quantities to average family Custom Killing Cutting & Wrapping vok 14 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13,1978 County employees win raises for '79 (Continued from Page 13) $29,588, Deputy clerk treasurer Bill Alcock now makes $23,712 and with his 5.3 percent hike will be paid $24,986. Bob Dempsey, the county engineer, will be given a 7.1 percent increase taking him for $26,500 to $28, 392, Dr. Brian Lynch, medical officer of health, will get a 3.3 percent hike taking him from S36,000 to $37,222, 13111 Partridge, the * 0 4 county librarian, .received a 9,4 percent increase and will be making $20,150 as compared to the $18,408 he makes now. Planning director Gary Davidson now makes $24,414 and will be awarded an eight percent increase bringing his wage to $26,390. Social services administrator John MacKinnon will be making $19,578 with his *r„s q0 4,1 0 * ' a^` * * 40 tC. * * iP 9,7 percent increase. The administrator of Huronvicw eot a 15,2 perccnt hike takkg his wage li'onm $20,644 to $23,790. Development officer Spence Cummings is now paid $17,238 and with a 1.5 percent increase will be making $17,498. Museum curator Ray Scotch►ner get a 13,2 percent increase and will now be nuking $16,848. �V .1G Ate. A►e. Ate. At Ate.. .94 Ate. Ate. Art :v r1, .�� �V :re. .Y4Ate. Ate. :A ., i4' 4 0.0''p d( A. er. .% 00 1' f oe N� /) WIC qv IVO i$ ip /► SEAFORTH HAS ... EVERYTHING Along with the raises given supervisory staff county council increased its own wage by two dollars a session, For a full day of county work councillors will now be paid $50 and for half a clay they will get $32, The warden's honorarium was also increased. The warden was being paid $2,750 a year and is now getting $3,000 annually. oft 4T * 4IC' qC' qC IP Or do Visit Santa in Seaforth Saturday, Dec. 1 6 AT The Town Hall 2:30 - 4:30 The Town that offers. .. . Convenient Hours Bright Lights Big Savings 4e Huge Gift Selection Free Christmas Parking * Over 65 Stores & Services DaillaiDaikailat-ktDablanDtX ,CHRISTAAAS SF, CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY IN DECEMBER Open until 9:00 p.m. The week before Christmas Saturday, Dec. 230.Iose al 6 p.m. * • Crown Hardware • larone's Stationary • Hetherington Shoes • Seaforth Meat Market * Seaforth Farmers' Co-op Co-op j��(, * j * jai *' * T * * J0 ' SIC T * 4Q 114»** * * 40 * * OPPING IN SEAFORTH Sponsored by the following Seaforth Merchants Jack and Jill Seaforth IGA Sills Hardware Stewart Bros. Huron Expositor Frank Kling Ltd. Seaforth Jewellers Roth Food Market Keating's Bill O'Shea Canadian Tire Box Furniture i .fib Stedman's Pizza Express Anstett Jewellers David Longstaff Optician q y� q d4 i �►� 3V� JIB. q, ► 40 J1 F 4rC 'r4 71• 4Q 1 tIv o wn „a 4t4 eF `IF ''c a ; n% Ot :►4 o :14 0' 1 4 416 1� 4'c * 4 ► a Robert L. Plumsteel Interiors* 4�'C' i '* AJp '3» .* i*' *.*'*i * /*'* rjtiT '*.3e * * * A` THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 15 Trail riders have Xmas party The Huron Trail Riders annual Christmas Party and year end awards pre- sentations were held Sunday, Dec, 10, at Holmesville Public School, Members and guests enjoyed a delicious hot turkey meal. Santa unfortunately was unable to attend as he was tied up at the North F'ole, but he did send gifts and candy that were distributed among the younger members. Year end high point trophies, and reserve champion ribbons for each class were then awarded, Lyke Showmanship; Lynn Huff and Jennifer Johns tied for high points. Reserve - Lisa Watts of Goderich. Senior Halter; Brandts Joe shown by Gord Johns of Auburn, Reserve - Mac's Bar Luck shown by Linda Petrie, Sebringville, Junior Trail; Patti Muegge of Seaforth, on Sheba, Re- serve Janet Lockhart on Babies Big Mike, of Blyth. Senior Western Pleasure; Mac's Bar Luck, shown by Linda Petrie, Sebringville. Reserve - Brandt's Joe, shown by Gord Johns, Auburn. Junior Barrels; Martha Straughan, Goderich. Reserve - Glenda Wood, Blyth. Senior Barrels; Gypsy Mist shown by Noreen Straughan, Goderich. Reserve - Apache Twister, shown by Wayne Straughan. Lyke Walk and Jog; Lynn Huff of Seaforth riding Miss Painted Joy Bars. Reserve - Laura Johns of Auburn. Senior Pole Bending; Fritz, shown by Noreen Straughan. Reseve Shannon, shown by Ed Franken, Auburn. Senior Flag Race; Apache Twister shown by Wayne Straughan, Godcrich. Report from Queen's Park Tax breaks BY MURRAY GAUNT Ontario Treasurer Frank Miller said this week that he strongly favours a report calling for massive grants and tax breaks to entice pulp and paper companies to modernize their mills and live up to pollution control orders often ignored in the past. The report recommends giving out more than $100 million in public money over five years to the industry, which is said is unable to compete with U.S. companies except when the Canadian dollar is at a low level, as it is now. The Treasurer this week told the Legislature that unemployment in the Province rose marginally from 6.1% to 6.6% of the labour force between October and November, Latest unemployment figures show an overall increase, bringing the total un- employed to 312,000. This is despite the fact that Ontario was the only province to increase its work force during the period in question. The Treasurer des- cribed the rise in the number of unemployed as "regret- table", but entirely due to the increase in work force. Some 154,000 new jobs were created in Ontario between Novmber 1977 and last month, but due to the large number of people entering the work force, the seasonal- ly adjusted unemployed rate is now at 7.3%, up .3% over the previous month. The Treasurer said he expected to sign an agreement with Ottawa in the near future, which would cover heavily hit areas of Eastern Ontario, and he promised a "complete package" of job creation measurers to combat un- employment. Beginning in January, single elderly people in this Province who receive guaranteed income supple- ments will get $20 more a month. The Minister of Re- venue also told the Legislature that elderly mar- ried couples who receive the supplement will receive $10 extra a month. The increase in the guaranteed income level en- sures that Ontario residents who arc 65 or older will benefit fully from recently announced federal pay- ments. With effect January 1st, the guaranteed income level will be $343 a month for single people, and $666 a month for married couples, if both spouses qualify for the guaranteed income supple- ment. These increases will affect about 244,000 elderly residents of Ontario. Some 2,500 additional senior citizens who do not qualify for the federal pension and supplement will receive a monthly increase equivalent to the federal increase, The Minister said this will cost Ontario about $600,000 a year. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith has stated that the fluctuating foreign exchange rate could cost Ontario Hydro customers an unexpected $1 billion for money borrowed OFA members support Hannam at convention By Adrian Vos In a rare display of angry emotion, 450 Ontario farmers got to their feet in support of Peter Hannam, the OFA .president when a news- paper article was read that said that Mr. Hannam's neighbours want him to shut down his corn dryer because they object to the noise of the drying fans. Mr. Hannam emphatically declared that he was not going to let a Niagara said that urbanites who moved into his area have effectively stopped viable hog operations. The Fort Erie area can only accomodate operations of a maximum 50 hogs. Mr. Yungblut said that no one can make a living feeding 100 hogs, but politicians don't seem to know or care. Earlier, a resolution from Durham Region also dealt with the problem by asking legal protection from rural residents so they woudln't have the right to "obstruct farmers pursuing their normal operations". abroad. He indicated that Hydro has been forced to j borrow in foreign markets because available provincial pension funds have been used up to pay for years of provincial deficits. Dr, Smith cited figures contained in Hydro's November 15 pro- spectus, which show that the corporation owes $617 mil- lion to the end of June on its foreign bonds and notes be- cause of the lower value of the Canadian dollar. Trans- lated at the September 30th exchange rate (84.43 cents U.S.) the liability would have been increased by $315 mil - ion, for a total of $932 million, At June 30th, Hydro had $9,7 billion in out- standing bonds and notes. Reserve - Fritz, shown by Noreen Straughan, Open English,.. Pleasure Sheba shown by Patti Mueg ge of Seaforth. Reserve Kelly, shown by Elaine Coombs, Seaforth, Senior Keyhole; Gypsy Mist shown by Noreen Straughan. Reserve - Fritz shown by Noreen Straughan Senior Western Riding Fritz show by Noreen Straughan. Reserve - Misty shown by Wendy McPhee o Godcrich. Junior Showmanship; Patt Muegge, riding Sheba. Re- serve - Janet Lockhart on Babies Big Mike. Senior Trail Horse; Mac's Bar Luck owned by Linda Petrie. Reserve - Squeaky shown by Gord John's, The high point Senior Horse for this year was Fritz owned and shown by Noreen Straughan of Goderich. Reserve Champion was Mac's Bar Luck owned and hown by Linda Petrie of Sebringville. High point Junior Rider this year was Pattie Muegge of Seaforth. This was Patti's third year in a row as high point Junior, and so the trophy was retired to her. Reserve Champion Junior was Martha Straughan of Godcrich. High point Jr. Equitation winner was Patti Muegge of Scaforth, Patti won the clas. three years in a row, and so has this trophy retired to her as well. Congratulations Patti! Reserve Champion Jr. Equitation was Janet Lock hart of Blyth. Congratulations to all this years winners. Now's the time to start working those s SIMPSON WOODWORKING Specializing in wainscotting & Duplicating Older House Trim Inside & Out Also; Hope Chests, Oak Kit.ens, & Vanities R R 3 Wingham Whitechurch Ph. 357-3760 d , 11 IP fk - GIFT CERTIFICATE is sure to please those quitters & home sewers ftWe carry broadcloth, flannelette, quilt batts, Nifigt Spin Rite Yarns, Stamped Goods, Infant's Wear, 1 Linens and Fabrics. x Blyth 523-9675 horses for next year. Following the awards a general meeting was held and the new executive was elected, An auction of the left over goodies closed the days festivities, Anyone interested in joining the Huron Trail Riders please' contact Sue Boak, R.R.4, Goderich, 524-2753 for information, as this years memberships ark now being issued. Winter is Here AI Call Us To Clear Your Driveway ., , This Winter. We also still install T.V.Towers, rotors, aerials and boosters. TOM CRONIN Phone 523-4223 4\4t APPLIANCES for Christmas now in stock' Gore's Hardware Blyth 523-9273 USED SNOWMOBILES Come in and see the New '79 Scorpions 1978 Scorpion Sting 440 only 303 miles. 1978 Scorpion Range Whip 400 1978 Little Whip 290 1978 Arctic Cat Jag 2000 only 187 miles 1977 Scorpion Chinook 300 1974 Scorpion 290 1974 Scorpion 340 1973 Scorpion 340 1972. Scorpion Stinger III Wide Track 440 1974 JDX John Deere 400 1973 Boa Ski 290 Low Hours 1973 Rupp 440 1974 Snow Jet SSP 340 1973 Yamaha GP433B 1972 Snow Hawk 24T 1972 Mercury Lightening 400 1970 Massey Ferguson 19.'H .P. RAY POTTER SONS LSD. 275 Huron St., Clinton 482-997 1 16 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 ANOTHER WINNER — Susan Hubbard raced to Memorial Hall Saturday when she learned she was a winner of $25. Just in time she doubled her winnings by picking up her money before 4. Next draw is Saturday, December 19. Books at the Library THE LONELY ONES by James Bacque A contemporary novel, it deals with the lives of our people in the conflict -ridden situation of Quebec in the Sixties. The story is written with humour, gusto and humanity that portrays both a redefinition of the human spirit and a gently mockery of the hope of people. THE UNEMPLOYED BY Cowan and Tiffany Unemployment rates con- tinue to spell despair for many. The authors of this volume have studied the problems of these unfortu- nate and provide clues to understanding the reasons for unemployment. They then suggest how vocational Counseling and job -training programs may begin to be more effective. SHIFTER FROM THE WIND by Marion Bauer Stacy is angry at life. Het stepmother has taken over the place Stacy has had with her father since her mother had left then. Without plans or supplies she runs away. After a lonely night on the prairie, she is discovered by a pair of white German shepherd dogs who lead. her to their mistress, Old Ella. Ella befriends her and while staying with her Stacy does some painful growing -up as she performs the tasks Ella asks her to do. Next Junior Storyhour will be on December 19, at 1:40 p.m. The puppet show "Christ- mas at Creepy Castle" will be shown in the Memorial Hall on December 16, after the film. CCAT has brochure on winter short courses ('cntralia College of \gricitllural 1cch- nology have nrnv printc(I ., brochure outlin- ing their winter shnrt courscti. 1 arc now ;tyailahlc at your local Ag. an(I Ioo(I Office. It Wright he pointed out that programs have been designed for all types of farming. 'I'hc program shirts \‘ilh "tine 111111 Managcntcnl" on 'I'ucs(la\ J;utuary 9111. It/70. follmycd by "Feeder I'ig ,MIanag1'nt1•nll, on January 1 1. I979. For Iltc heel producers. I'hurs(lay. January 18Th. 11)79. a special program at liro(Ihagen Community (''Wire on —Beef ('my I lcr(1 Management as well as "Beef Feedlot Management— on January People There is to be a benefit for the Ontario Society for Crippled Children and Danny Lear, Blyth k one of the band members donating his time and (it incy to the organization. The Leader Rick Passmore has organized their group "By special Appointment" to play at the community centre in Lucknow. The dance is to be December 29 and all proceeds to go to crippled children. Bowlers win Val Marriage was a winner Tuesday evening at the Clinton Crown Lanes. She won ladies high single of 363 and ladies' high triple of 833. Other scores were: Bernice Pierce, 248; Brenda Hull, 201; Debbie Hull, 231/335/ 222; Val Marriage, 247/361/ 223; Ruth Dougherty, 224/ 222/216; Nellie Burkholder, 205; Jenny Wilts, 229; A Standard Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Blyth, S23-9646. Lions BINGO Every Saturday at Blyth Memorial Hall 12 reg. - 10 each 3 share the wealth $150 jackpot 60 calls every Sat at 8 p.m. 2.3111. 1979. These are just four oI' the programs planned for January and more detailed information may he forthcoming from the brochure. The O.A.('.Agricultural ('omfcrencc is to he held on January .3rd and 'lth. 11171) al the University of Guelph. Wednesday, Januar• .3r(I. will feature: up(latc on weed control in li�l(1 crops: machinery systems for manure management: the poultry industry school. Thursday, January •Ith, will feature: reproduction in cattle fun ongoing prohlcntl: farm Iait(1 values: more information will he forthcoming in future "Perth liarni Nays.' Brenda Aitkinson, 208; Lia Hoggarth, 251/208; Faye Bolger, 231; and Fia Bruins - ma, 204/211. Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Standard Want. Ads. Dial 523-9646. BLYTH LEGION New Years Eve Dance [december 31 Blyth and District Communiy Centre Orchestra - Country Champions, Dancing 9-1, Admission $12 per couple. Lunch Served, Join with Blyth Leos for Christmas Carolling on Saturday, December 23rd Meet in front of Legion Hall, at 7:30 HA YRIDE "EVERYONE WELCOME" ANNUAL COMMUNITY Carol Service Blyth United Church Sunday, December 17, 8 p.m. Special Music by the Churches Pastor Cecile Marquette will speak Everyone Invited NOW PLAYING THURS. ONE SHOWING ONLY 8 P.M. WED. SAT. Dec. 13 - 16 FRI. & SAT. TWO SHOWINGS 7:00 & 9: SAT. MATINLE 1:30 John Olivia Travolta Newton -John it is the word TUES. DEC. v-ir CALENDAR GIRLS ` t%NOEL S.CONDE OW'presents IgM `QO1`1 1,..111AH :�glcYto 10 IIIfo.,t , MEP 'JAWS with Anne GAYBIS in THROBBING COLOR STARTS WEDNESDAY DEC. 20.23 WED. - THURS. ONE SHOWING ONLY 8 P.M, FRI. & SAT. THUNDER & LIGHTNING 7 P.M. THE DRIVER 8:40 P.M. 30 The Square, Goderlch, 524-7811 Program sublect to change without notice ADVANCED HONOURS — Linda Meier received her advanced honours certificate Monday night at the 4-H Achievement exercises in AuburnThe members held their Achievement Day skits and presentations in the evening as part of their new format. UCW has meeting at the manse One treat that the U.C.W. looks forward to each year is the hospitality and Christmas atmosphere that is offered at the manse where December meetings are held. This year, • on the afternoon of Dec. 11, 26 members attended. With Mrs. McDougall at the piano, there was a short period of Carol singing. The opening lines of the call to worship read by Rena Watt were: "There's a song in the air. There's a yearning in our hearts. If we will only listen to it. The advent season is here, and Christmas is coming." Rena Watt who read scripture was joined by Mary Wightman in devotions on "Thoughts on Advent" which concluded with prayer offered by Mary Wightman. Other treats during the meeting were the beautiful solo rendition of "I wonder as I wander" by Sharon Wittich and Winona McDougall's piano selection, Star of the East during the offering. President Evelyn Smith, before conducting the business, paid tribute to the Savour by reading a paragraph: Jesus did not have a fancily; he did not own a home; he did not go to college; he had no credentials but himself. Nevertheless, for over 19 centuries, he has been the central figure of the human race, The card report showed that among messages despatched 57 were "Get well" ones. Ferne McDowell, after reading the minutes of the last meeting, gave a resume of the five 1978 meetings. Reports on all phases of U.C.W. work during 1978 were given by; Grace Easom, Isobel Fox, June Peck, Mary Wightman, Evalena Webster, Mary Lou Stewart, Ruby Pattison Luella McGowan and Mary Ca. nip. Joanne McDonald presented a favourable financial report. It was decided to increase in 1978 the amount to Missions and Service. Jean Griffiths ex- pressed appreciation to Joanne for her excellent work, and as she is resigning as treasurer after eleven, years of service, she was presented with a gift - a slow cooker. One 1979 appointment was made: Mary Campbell to the Property and Manse commit- tee Ruby Pattison and Evelyn Smith assisted the hostess in serving refreshments which smacked of Christmas, Sharon Wittich graciously replied to Evelyn Smith's expression of thanks on behald of the U.C.W. for her hospitality. "SANTA C LAUS" December 16 at 2:00 p.m. Blyth Mernorial Hall Free movie & treats for children SPONSORED BY BLYTH LIONS CLUB THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 — 17 Peewees win twice The Blyth Pee Wees recorded two victories in the past week while suffercing one defeat. On Thurdsay November 30 Blyth travelled to Monkton and came home with a 4 to 1 victory. Blyth goals were scored by Darrin Richmond, Darryl Plunkett, Doug Craig . and Kent Howatt. Assists went to Kent Howatt 2, Brad Lyon 1. Scott Machan and Pat Cronin shared the goal- tending duties and both turned in strong games. On Monday December 4 Brussels handed Blyth their second defeat of the season with a 7 to 2 win. Blyth goals were scored by Don Allen and Darryl Plunkett. Mike Chalmers received an assist. On Fri. Dec. 8 Blyth returned to Brussels and avenged their early defeat with a 5 to 2 victory . A Figure skaters win badges Lana Lawrence passed her Beginners Badge. Lori Lei - bold, Lisa Boonstoppel and Kerrie Sheppard passed the Basic Test Badge. Brian Wiersma passed his Novice 1 Badge Tests. Deanna Lyon passed her Novice 11 Test. Angela Net- hery passed her Dance 1 Test. Jane Snell passed her Jump Badge Test. YES r•. .,4j, I'm still blowing snow Dave Lee 523-4343. Radio Dispatched strong defensive perfor- mance by every member of the Blyth team contributed to the win. Blyth goals were scored by Doug Craig 4, Kent Howatt 1. Assists went to Kent Howatt 2, Darrin Richmond 1, Pat Cronin and Scott Machan were both outstanding in goal. Blyth next home game will be Friday Dec, 15 at 7:00 p.ni. against Clinton "B" team, BLYTH INN FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Saturday Dec. 15 & 16 SILVER DOLLARS YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA FLORIDA ON SALE ORLAN 0 Jan. 4 - 19 1 week 2 weeks reg. $259 reg. $369 $229 $339 save $30 save $30 complimentary ear, for one or two weeks. Jan.7-21 1 week 2 weeks reg. $319 reg. $439 PHONE 357.1630 WINGHAM WIN! THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHRISTMAS STOCKING ONE ENTRY WITH EVERY ADMISSION DRAWING DATE DEC. 18TH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 TO SATURDAY, DEC. 16th SHOWTIMES: Almost Summer 7:30 ' .m.-F.M. 9:00 p.m, EVER WONDER WHO'S INSIDE YOUR RADIO? --41044 ADUII u t 1•Il INIIAfAINMINf "Ella3 SUNDAY, DEC. 17 TO TUESDAY, DEC. 19TH ONE SHOWING DAILY AT 8:00 P.M. ONLY! PI'IRMA WPM I SIUt*tSAR M,IUIIINI UJ4 wnlowso YOU'LL CRACK UP before he cracks the case NEIL SIMON'S rommehdr1THEADUII IAIAINM- ,CHEAP DETECTIVE tt,, S IOUISI f1I1CNIR SPECIAL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DEC. 20th - 1:30 P.M. SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARTY James Stewart in' 'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" FREE ADMISSION WITH ONTARIO CARD — REFRESHMENTS, Jan. 7 - 21 1 week 2 weeks reg. $359 reg. $519 $329 $479 save $30 save $40 TFavel Sunffight J) SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY BOOK NOW HOLIDAY W)RLD 357-2701 Wingham 18 - THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 Christmas is creepin' in, not quite ready, read the want ads, 1 Coming Events THE BLYTH and District Conservation Club are hold- ing their Christmas Party in Blyth Memorial Hall on Fri- day evening December 15, 1978 at 8:00 p.m. There �yill be cards, raffle draw, door prizes and lunch. Everyone welcome. 1-50-1 CHRISTMAS Pageant and iervicc, involving the Sun - Jay School and three -Choirs; in Blyth United Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. Everyone ,welcome, 1-50-1 :'HRiSTMAS Puppet Shows ,)resented by Huron County Library Staff on December 16 at Brussels Branch Lib- rary 11 a.rn., Wingham Council Chambers 1:30 p.m., Blyth Memorial Hall 3:30. Everyone welcome. 1-50-1 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., $5 leasLi on split. Many other specials. Jackpot $200. must go each week. 1-31-t1' STUDENTS of Blyth Public School will present a Christmas Concert. Wednesday, December 20th at 8:00 p.m.. Everyone welcome. 1-50x1 A Standard Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Blyth, 523-9646, Used Cars For Sale '77 Chevelle Malibu Classic, Landau roof, Zeibart Rust - proofing, V8 305, p. steering, p. brakes, body side molding 29,000 miles, Phone 523- 4348 after 6:30 p.m. 10-50x1 11 Articles For Sale DOUBLE knit slippers, assorted colors. Makes a nice Xmas gift. Mary Hoonaard 523-9459. 11-48-2 RENT a quality new piano $39.00 monthly. Pulsifer Music, 527-0053. 11-484 CHRISTMAS 'TREES - pine & spruce. Trees are free from snow, Hwy. 86 west oI Wingham, 357-2440. N'H' Edgar. 11-49-3 MaciN'I'OSH apples, crisp and juicy from our refrig- erated storage. Boyd Taylor, Blyth 523-9279. 11-49-2 PINE and Spruce Christmas trees, Glenn Cascmore 357- 1498 Wingham, 1'/4 miles south of Wingham or Hwy 4 and then 11/4 miles east. 11-49-3 A KOHLER Snowmobile engine 399 CC twin carts and clutch. Phone 523-4376. 11-50-1 '1'0 GIVE AWAY -2 puppies and ten homing pigeons. Also for sale a wood cook stove $150.00. 887-6901 11-50- 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) BOY 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 of2 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 11 Articles For Sale , 14 Property For Sale, 14 Property RED WiTH BLACK and gold ' trim enamel acorn fireplace (like new), Xmas price $100. Phone 527-1016. 11-50x1 OVEN-READY geese and clucks, Apply to Ronald McDowell. Phone 523-9549, 11-50x2 12 'Wanted To Buy USED OFFICE desk. Phonc 527-0099. 12-50x1 OLDER PIANO in good con- dition. 523-9403 12-49-2 WANTED -Used furniture, appliances and antiques. CaII Jack's Place, Lucknow, 528-2625. 12.31-tf 13 Wanted GOOD used furniture appliances, antiques. Vanastra Home Furnishings. Phone 482-7922, 13-40-tf 14 Property For Sale 182.9371 Clinton RESIDENCE: 523-9338 MODESTLY PRICED • I floor, 2 bdrm. bungalow on Drumond St. Blyth, electric heat, large lot. ****** FARROW TO FINISH OPERATION - Near Londes- boro, 10 acres, 11/2 storey home. ****** REDUCED TO SELL - On large lot, newly renovated, 2 floor brick home, 4 bdrms., family room, in Blyth. ****** NEAR HOLMESVILLE - Far- rowing Operation, 9 acres, modern 1 floor bungalow. ****** BLYTH - Newly built, 1 floor 3 bdrm. brick home, fully insulated basement, on quiet street. ****** HIGHWAY PROPERTY - No buildings, 80 acres, 45 acres workable, near Blyth. ****** LONDESBORO - Low down payment will handle this 11/2 storey frame hone, close to school and stores. ****** 200 ACRE HIGHWAY FARM - Near Auburn, with good 2 storey brick home, barn suitable for cattle or hogs. ****** • MODERN APARTMENT BUILDING - 2 storey, 4-plex, laundry room, good income. ****** BUILDING LOT - On new street in Blyth, services sup- plied. ****** BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - 2 storey brick apartment building on main street Blyth can be converted for com- mercial use. ****** FOOD FOR THOUGHT Government spending gives you an idea why laws are called bills 14-50-1 For Sale 19 Notices WORKMAN REAL ESTATE LTD. CLINTON, ONT. Gary Walden 523.9212 Harold Workman 482-3455 Dirk van der Werf 482.3165 Henry Mero 527-0430 Blyth - Brick 2 storey house, 3. bedrooms, garage, priced to sell at $26,500.00 , Hamilton St., Blyth - 3 bedroom bungalow in good condition, lot size 66 x 132, priced at $42,900,00 Blyth 1,568 sq ft. in this lovely, 1 floor homewith fireplace, patio doors, sundeck, rec room, double garage, on a double lot Stone House- in all its glory on 2 acres, 3 bay garage & workshop, near Blyth, priced to sell at $69,900.00 Walton - New home on 66 x 226 ft. lot. Completely finish(' on outside, brick and aluminum, buy it now for Tess Hobby Farm - 5 acres with Brick 4 bedroom home, barn steel shed, near Londesboro, only $42,900.00 Country Living - West of Brussels, 2 storey, 3 bedroom home in excellent shape, paved drive, garage, 101/4% first mortgage Bluevale - Ranch -style, 3 bedroom home on large lot 16 acres in the bush secludes this 3 bedroom modern hone & workshop near Blyth Lots - in Blyth, different locations, buy more than one and save, 9 lots for $40,000.00 Hohby Farm near Blyth, 5 acres, nice home & barn, $n�;,�n)ti 00 80 acres • 35 acres workable, cedar bush, loam, sprli,.'-icd Trout creek, Brussels area, $39,900,00 100 acres - near Brussels with excellent house, older bE ' I, gc,ld but needs remodelling, 65 acres w. rkahlr'. loam, $85,000.00 169 acres • Dairy, 47 tie-ups, pipeline, good home, Elrn i .' 1). 100 acres - on paved road South of Brussels, 35 acres of rolling, workable land, rest hardwood bush, $55,000.00 240 acres North of Seaforth, 210 acres drained level loam land, one set of excellent buildings, presently dairy, all equipment and cattle negotiable 100 acres, no buildings in Morris Twp. 14-50-1 Property For Rent ONE SMALL apartment with fridge and stove. Phone 523- 9370, 15-50-1 18 Property Wanted REQUIRE workable land up to 400 acres in the Blyth and Belgrave area, Please write Box 3369, The Huron Expos- itor, Seaforth, Ontario, All inquiries confidential. Will also consider renting. 18-48-3 19 Notices 19 Notices Hank's Small Engine Service Henry Reinink 1 Mile North of Londesboro 523-9202 Snowmobile, Snow- blower, etc., Repair 19-31-tf 19 Notices $ ATTENTION $j5°°FARMERSf'Soa We are now paying $5.00 = $15.00 for fresh dead or disabled cows & horses over 500 lbs. All calves & ,pigs picked up free of charge. Fast Efficient'Service = 24 hrs. a day 7 days a week. 7 days a week HURON DEAD STOCK REMOVAL Call Collect 482.9811 Gun us first you won't have.,#a call anyone else CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing repairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. 19-31-tf PHIL'S REFRIGERATOR and Appliance Service. 24 hour emergency service, Used appliance sales. Phone 887-9062. 19-31 -tf 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-tf 21 Tenders Wanted Tender TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until Friday Dec. 22' until 5:00 p.m. for - 1964 - International with one way plow attached, Sold as is. Village of Blyth P.O. Box 239 Blyth, Ontario 21-50-1 24 Cards of Thanks We want to thank our friends and neighbours for their cards, gifts and good wishes on the occasion of our 50th Wedding anniversary. Jack & Dorene McGee 24-50x1. 25 In Memoriam POLLARD: In loving memory of niy husband George Pol- lard who passed away Dec. 13, 1975. It broke my heart to lose you. But you didn't go alone, For part of me went with you The day God called you home, It's lonely here without you I miss you more each day For life is not the same to me Since you were called away. -Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife Bessie. 25-50-1 Additional Classified next Page CLASSIFIED 25 In Memoriam POLLARD: In loving memory of our father and pappa George Pollard who passed away Dec. 13, 1975, God looked around his gar- den And found an empty space He then looked down upon this earth, And saw your tired face He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest God's garden must be beaut- iful For He only takes the best. He knew that you were weary And He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never be Well on earth again He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace Be Thine." —Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by daughter Janet, son-in-law Bill and grandchildren. 25-50-1 BELGRAVE NEWS Bureay Editor: MRS. LEWIS STONEHOIJSE Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gordon, Robert and Margaret Ann spent Sunday celebrating their Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McPhail of Petrolia at their summer home at Bayfield. A White Gift Service will be held in Knox United Church, Belgrave on Sunday December 17. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stonehouse of Guelph visited with ,Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse last Tuesday. Mrs, Harry McGuire re- turned home on Friday after spending a couple of weeks with her daughter and son -in law Mr, and Mrs. Harold Cantelon of Tweed Mr. and Mrs. Cantelon are spending a few days with Mrs. McGuire. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 -- 19 HULLETT TOWNSHIP COUNCIL—At their Councillors Joe Flynn, Joe Gibson, John Jewitt inaugural meeting Monday are, from left and Rd. Superintendent George Hoggart. front -Clerk Clare Vincent, Reeve Joe Hunking, (News -Record Photo) Deputy Reeve Tom Cunningham, back- Euchres continue in January in Belgrave School fair elects The annual meeting of the Belgrave, Blyth, Brussels School Fair Board was held on Monday, December 4th in the Belgrave Community Centre. The 1979 fair will be held on Wednesday, September 12th. The election of officers and directors was conducted by Mrs. Janisa Coultes, The are Past Pre- sident - William Coultes; President - Ross Procter; 1st Vice -President - Jack Higgins; 2nd Vice -President - Ron Snell; Secretary - Treasurers - Mrs. Lorne Cambpell, Mrs. Murray LAURA MADELINE WAGNER Funeral services were con- ducted at the Stiles Funeral Home for Laura Madeline Wagner w .ho died on Decem- ber 6, in University hospital , London following an illness of three weeks. Born on March 29, 1911 on the Maitland Block, Hullett Township. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Wagner. She was a graduate of Stratford Gener Vincent. Directors - Morris Township. Township; 1st line - Ross, Abraham, Mrs. Peter Camp- bell; 2nd line - Mrs. Harvey Edgar, Mrs. Bert Hastings; 3rd line - Mrs. Jim Bakelaar; 4th line - George Procter, Garner Nicholson; 5th line - Don Procter, Mrs. Lloyd Michie. Directors - East Wawanosh Township; 4th line - Mrs. Arnold Cook, Mrs. Jasper Snell; 6th Line - Mrs. Murray Scott, Mrs. Bill Obitu ary al hospital and served in the United States Army. After her service she worked for the American Red Cross and later was Industrial nurse for General Electric in Syracuse, N.Y. until she retired five years ago to Auburn. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Curch, Goder- ich, Rev. Ronald McCallum was in charge of the service. She is survived by one brother, Carl of Glen Willow, Ohio, and five sisters, Mrs, Fenton; 9th line - Murray Vincent, Larry Taylor; 10th line - Mrs. Sydney Thompson, Mrs. Bryan Coultes; 12th line - Murray Shiell, Mrs. George Chettleburgh; Begrave - Harold Vincent, Mrs. Toni Cameron, Mrs. John Gnay, Mrs, Lewis Stonehouse; Blyth - Mrs. Mary Wight: man, Mrs. Bob Charters; Brussels - Mrs. Marg. Garness, Mrs. Ken John- ston; Auditors - Mrs. George Procter, Mrs. Charlie Procter. Rose Herman, Tavistock, Misses Ella Wagner and Minnie Wagner, Auburn, Mrs, Wilfred (Bertha) San- derson, Auburn and Mrs. Fred (Doris) Youngblut of Woodstock, also several neices and nephews. Relatives from a distance at the funeral were from Woodstock, London, Oakville Toronto, Tavistock and ,the surrounding district. Burial will take place in Ball's cemetery, Nine tables of euchre were played at the Belgrave Weekly Euchre last Wednesday evening in the W.l. Hall. High Lady - Mrs. Herb Clayton; High Men - Clarence Roth; Low Lady - Joe Holmes (playing as a lady); Low Man - Lorne Jamieson; Lady's Most Lone - Herb Clayton. There will be no euchre on December 20, but there will be a "Slu'o Party" on December 2/. fhc euchres will continue on January 3, Gift Ideas by • SAMSONITE • DIONITE • NATIONAL Choose from our wide range of sizes, colours and prices, in sets or single pieces. Fashion Fare Blyth, Ontario Invites you to SHOP EARLY & .$AVE 20%OFFEvery item in the store Pant Suits Dresses Slacks Sweaters Coats Hats Gloves Support Hose Accessories Housecoats Nightgowns Blouses Slippers Socks OPEN - MON - THURS. - 9 - 6 FRI, & SAT, 9 - 9 STARTING DEC. 15th OPEN TIL 9 P.M. DAILY Bank Nite Tickets with every $5 purchase Try our Layaway Plan - Free Gift Wrapping • BILLFOLDS • KEYCASES • UTILITY CASES • CLUTCH PURSES (Gold Initialled Free) HARGEX VISA Ladies' & Children's Clothing AIKEN'S 523-4351 Valerie tale -Prop. 482-9352 Clinton 20 - THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 13, 1978 Blyfh theatre -an inside view Like many people in Huron County I did not even realize that the Blyth Summer Fest- ival existed until it was well into its second season, And I live only three miles from the theatre's door step, for heaven's sake! One might wonder how a theatre with such a limited range of advertising in an already limited theatrically - minded area could survive. But now they have success- fully completed their fourth season with only an eight thousand dollar debt breath- ing down their necks. A theatre, any theatre, needs an audience; a large audience every night to simply break even, Only through massive advertising can it draw an audience that will fill its house. Massive advertising costs money. The house at Blyth holds four hundred people. A good night is of course a full house—four hundred. But an average is two hundred. 1 have seen as few as forty faithful stragglers file in that theatre, They are exuberant at first because they can pick any seat they want. But they soon feel uncomfortable because they know that tonight the theatre isn't pulling in enough money to even fill the actors' plates. This year audiences are looking up (critics are looking down). 1 don't believe it ever hit below ninety. This may sound good for a small village like Blyth, but if you knew that one EGG light bulb in one Farnell cost thirty-six dollars and you stop to think that it takes nearly twelve people from the audic Ice to pay for that one light bulb ... then you know it is all sweat and debt. This season 1 held the position of "techie" or P.A. (production assistant). The glamour of the stage burns low at `he stroke of one in the morning; or doing the same scene change in the same dark blackness for the fifteenth time. Still you wring your hands; you read and re -read your stage notes; panic stricken lest you 010 C RAWFORD A MOTORS WINGHAM ,ONTARIO tJED(AI ARGAINS• 1977 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 4n -Ht. 1977 ASPEN2 door G cyl. with 4 -speed transmission 2-1976 PLYMOUTH GRAND FURY 1976 PLYMOUTH FURY 4D 1976 CAMPER 1975 CORONET 1975 LEMANS 1975 DODGE MONACO 1975 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1975 DODGE 1/2 TON CLUB CAB 1974 DATSUN B210 2 door 1974 DODGE MONACO 1974 OLDSMOBILE 2 Door Hardtop 1974 FORD 1/2TON TRUCK 1974 CHEV 4 DOOR 1974 DODGE 3/4 TON PICK-UP 1974 DODGECLUB CAB '/� ton 2D Ht. 4 door fully equipped 1974 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 1970 CUTLASS Dpmonstratorsimmw 1978 CHRYSLER CORDOBA Fully equipped 1978 CHRYSLER LE BARON Fully equipped 1978 PLYMOUTH FURY 2 Door Hardtop have forgotten something vital that would throw an actor or change the entire plot of the thing. The twelve and fifteen hour days are broken only by lunch breaks which may not arrive until midnight—if they indeed arrive. And then there are the eighteen and twenty and even twenty-two hour days; fondly known as 'all !lighters', Those days can mean only one thing: a deadline—the approach of a new opening night. Food and baths and other such menial tasks are pushed aside; they are thieves of time, Now only the ticking , of the clock matters. When the deadline has been met, and you are too tired to watch the grand opening, you know it does not natter. You know the show will go on without you. The audience and the actors are enthralled in the magic of the stage; as well they should be. They truly believe the costumes and set appeared mystically and instantly before them. This attitude, though naive as it may be, allows the techies to sigh a breath of relief, for only then do they know they have successfully accom- plished their task, The show begins. The "techies" are long forgotten, asleep in their beds, They do not even exist. Marni Walsh Joddew s koeefrty IPMENIMO s BANK - NIr�c-Zr►c�{Er (&J'&z.v) jaajbeizadt 4/01z ?tFt -ea-el) .04 30z. ad..d.4444i3a14aya-)'?9,4i zee: 8a7u.c'lel-u.c4E.-n7 .46 &&�'#. 53.A9 JoizeUt-q6. $3.49 Bake POTTOSREAD.../o1. 2/%S J'' DINNER ROLLS... /2)4.-- It DUNS .... ... X30 TURN IPS Jtiida' CELERY RED GRAPES Z./0T S5.4a. 5(Win 21t. COOKIlt D\E\S..2/354 5L&AJDLES MA,SPIESS9 2O1° OTATCES F ising /lots anO "lours tlyz 151essings rmq^6q R •... n d p.. iF.. Jr of CI?ristfrIas jj±!Vo;:li•. lte 401# 4101146,1:60.4600 404116NG1 N1Nl 01141'w1� li�rl; 2 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Big crowd at Knox United Christmas concert Knox United Church Sunday school room was filled to capacity for their annual Christmas concert last Saturday evening. The room was attractively decorated for the Christmas season and also a well decorated tree. The Sunday school super- WMS has 'The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society held their Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Raithby. The president, Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson was in charge. No room in the Inn was the inspiring meditation Win at euchre Recent winners at the weekly euchre party were High Lady --Mrs. Cathy Rody; Low Lady --Mrs. Lillian Leatherland; High Man -- Major Youngblut; Low Man -- Warner Andrews; Novelty -- Mrs. Tom Jardin. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Young of Mitchell, Miss Brenda Lowe and Mr. Robert Young of Stratford visited last Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips. Mrs. Gary Nicholson, Lorie and Connie of Port Albert visited last Wednesday with Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock. Flowers were placed in St. Mark's Anglican Church Auburn by Mr, and Mrs. James Schneider in memory of her father, the late Charles Hallam. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson of Meaford visited three days last week with her mother, Mrs. Elva Straughan and sister, Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mr, Jardin. Mrs. Bonnie Armour and daughter Julie and Miss Felicity Benbrook of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin. ors of old fashioned cheer to our friends and neighbors. Thanks. AUBURN GROCETERIA Rick Irene •43.t -vv . intendent, Barry Millian presided for the program. On behalf of the teachers and pupils of the Sunday school, he welcomed all to the concert. The nursery .class with Mrs, Leonard Archambault, Mrs. Barry Millian and Mrs. Wayner Millian presented a number -- God tells them How. Lana and Leslie Lawrence sang two duets, I'm Getting Nutting for Christmas and Rudolph, accompanied on the piano by their mother, Mrs, Fred Lawrence. This was followed by a story about Christmas meet and she closed with prayer. The devotional period was in charge of Mrs. Frances Clark. Mrs. Frank Raithby gave the study --God's Unspeak- able Gift. The roll call was answered by quoting a Bible' verse with the word, Bethlehem in it. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Lillian Letherland. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark. A card of thanks was received from the Wagner family and also a letter from Camp Kintail DOCK project. It was announced that the Huron Presbyterial annual meeting will be held on January 10 at 1:30 at Seaforth. Plans were made for the January meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Frances Clark. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock will have the devotional period and Mrs. Lillian Leatherland will have the study. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock led a short memorial service of silence was held for two members recently gone to Higher Service. The meeting was closed with the hymn ) It came upon a midnight clear and prayer by Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson. Mrs. Raithby served lunch. We are sorry that Mrs. Maria Hebert's name was omitted in the story telling of the Children's workshop as one of the helpers. 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Extra prints will also be available at a modest charge, but there's no obligation to do or buy anything. Give us a call, and see what sitting times are still available. If you like, make an appointment for other families and have a group session. But please. Only one free portrait per family. CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT YOUR NEAREST BRANCH a turtle. Angela Schneider did a step dance number. The Primary class with teachers, Mrs. Gerald McDowell and Mrs. Murray Nesbitt presented two numbers—Christmas Candles and Stars of Christmas. Lori and Stephen Millian presented two vocal numbers --Silver Bells and Jingle Bell Rock, Lori on the piano and Steven with the guitar. The Junior A class of Mrs. Sandy Andrews and Mrs. Ian Clark presented a pageant --I learned about Jesus from Grandma in Her Rocking Chair. The class sang the song accompanied by Steven Millian on guitar and Mrs. Larry Millian on the piano. The grandma was Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock with Ian Andrews on her knee in the rocking chair. Sharon Ramsay did a step dance number and Junior B class with their teachers Mrs. Peter Verbeck and Mrs. Jim Schneider presented a play-- . Candles of Memory. The intermediate class with their teacher, Miss Brenda Ball gave an entertaining puppet show. Carols were sung while the children waited for Santa Claus who gave out gifts and bags of candy. Thanks Santa Wishing you all the blessings of a joyous holiday season. Sincere thanks one and all, AUBURN HARDWARE James & Dorothy Schneider BELGRAVE BRANCH Belgrave Ontario Wingham 357.2711 Brussels 887-6453 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 — 3 WE ARE WAITING FOR YOUR SANTA - The kindergarten class at the Blyth Public School have been patiently waiting for Santa's arrival and in the meantime have been putting together decorations for the festive season. Grouped around their tree are (back row) David Hessels, Timmy King, Tabatha Montgomery, Darryl Elliott, Ricky Howson, and Troy Chambers. Front row Leah Richmond, Phillip Hubbard, Kelly Cook, Tammy Bearss, Wesley Snell, David Bell and Christopher Bolger. (Photo by Standard) Santa, gift bringers are awaited everywhere The whole history of Santa Claus and other en- chanting gift -bringers is one of unusual and changing variety, adding to the myth and magic of Christmas. Santa Claus himself is thought to be a fusion of Saint Nicholas and an an- cient Yule God, The Saint was a 4th Century Bishop of Myra, a town in Asia Minor. Patron of' sailors, bankers, and maidens, legend states that Nicholas saved the three daughters of an impoverished father from a life of probable prostitu- tion by providing them with gold dowries. Hence, his association with gift -giving. Good Saint Nicholas was not only well-wishing. He, and•certain other versions of the Christmas gift bringer, had and sometimes still have, an accompanying ser- vant to punish naughty chil- dren. Bavarian children look forward to a December 6th visit from "Knecht Rup- to -be -born Jesus and is ing surprise gifts to unsus- precht.." carrier of Saint thought of' as a girl. pecting households. Nicholas' holiday sweets.{n holland, St. NicholasIn the U.S.A., "Christ. Candy is distributed to good becomes Sante Klaas. Chil- kindl" became verbally children, while spankingsdren put out before the fire- slurred to Kriss Kringle, and are received throughalso changed shape into a place a pair of shoes or clogs "Grumbles," a devilish fig -filled with hay, water, and "Father Christmas"figure ure carrying sticks in order carrots for the Saint's whitq — a bearded man with to accomplish his painful horse. sleigh and reindeer bringing task. Formal presents are The next morning, gifts and good cheer to all, brought by the "Christ they find the shoes filled Child" on December 25th. ,vith candy and little Pres • The Christ Child, or ents, or birch -rods, depend- "Christkindl," is supposed ing upon their behavior. The to be a messenger appear- Christ Child also rides ing on behalf of the about- through the streets, bring - SING A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS — The Christmas songs at their concert Tuesday night. Hullett Kindergarten class sang a selection of (Standard Photo) Sweden's children serve porridge to "Father Christ- mas" (Jultomen) and his elfin friends (Julnissar) who bring gifts (Julklapp) in un- usual ways. Gifts contain- ing several layers of wrap- ping and dedicatory verses are thrown through win- iows and sometimes drought by strangers. Classified Ads pay dividends, Remembering friends, old and new, with warmth and appreciation and hoping the horn of plenty brings Its bounty to your door) Lyle and Yvonne YOUNGBLUT and Family 4 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 + tiM.}y. }'+ \ + : v vy.};.�y.+y r 4 {rr rr. r r r r :. `:,:,.:..ti���`D�\�,��?h`•?�'c`��:�`l�.•.�"i;�..�:;.:::•y..•>;•�'C�ti'�c�?�.��:��:��,or�r';�.�'�':yf�%¢•�5�,''�,c�%�?r%��•Y!�.: Subscription rates Canada $9.00 Outside Canada, $16.00 (in advance) Single copies: 20 cents the Established 1891 Serving BLYTH and the surrounding community. Published each Wednesday afternoon at Blyth, Ontario by MCLEAN BROS. PUBLISHERS LIMITED Andrew Y. McLean, Publisher Rhea Hamilton Editor and Advertising Member Canadian Community •. 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 a�pqpp{{ �� r: •: u. :•r.• vr.w r ...•.+•::................ i:•i'r:�1�}r.....:. r.+r}rr: r: }r: rr:. r :•r............... �...... � rr:! l:ri:•:ilil•fi�ri/i�fNr/�ri��/. The true Christmas Smiling Santas, brightly decorated trees and gay parcels are all signs that Christmas is upon us once again. But with all the glitter and glamour we wonder if the true meaning of Christmas is not getting shuffled into the background? In how many households is the Christ story told to little ones or even adults? With the rush and rummaging that so many of us have come to expect at this time of the year there is really very little time left to appreciate the birth of Christ. This Christmas spend a little time with your loved ones and talk about or read the real Christmas story. You'll be surprised at how much you will receive from those words. The true spirit of Christmas is not in giving but in acknowledging the real meaning behind all the celebrations. Clear the sidewalks With the arrival of the snow comes a new problem for the village of Blyth. The people at the senior citizens housing units are almost stranded out at the end of Queen street. The high banks of snow make walking off the highway nearly impossible. Some older people have trouble navigating under normal conditions and with snow underfoot it is near impossible for them to walk downtown. To walk on the highway many rish being well splashed with salty slush if not almost being run off their feet by traffic that roars in and out of the village. There are only a minimum of solutions open to Blyth council, We understand the department of highways throws the snow almost back to the houses along the highway. Thissnakes it next to impossible for anyone to keep some sort of foot path open along the west side of the street. But along the east side of the street there may be another way. Here there is already a foot path started. It has been beaten down by snowmobiles and many feet and it could be the solution to the problem if it were kept packed and made easier to walk along. For the New Year perhaps our new council should take some action here rather than put it off until the spring weather melts the problem away. Why wait till spring when you can do it now. No choir? In one part of the world this year there will be a group of very unhappy boys. Can you imagine a Christmas without the Vienna Boys Choir singing Christmas Carols? A family whose son didn't get chosen to sing with the choir informed the Austrian government that child labour laws prevent the choir from singing during school holidays. As a result the choir will be prevented from singing on Christmas Eve and at six other performances during the Christmas school holidays. The Crystal clear voices of the boys will be silenced this year but choir master Walter Tautschnig is hoping for a change in the law for next year. The disappiontment to both the boys and the crowd they would entertain is monumental. The choir has been performing since its formation in 1498. Such a choir by now should be an institution. It is unfortunate that a sour touch of vengeance has temporarily the silenced so many sweet. voices. We hope that the Austrian parliament will see fit to update their laws so that the world will not be without the beautiful singing of the Vienna Boys. Choir another year. Ready for Christmas By Kevin Lee Behind the Scenes by Keith Rou/ston The simple gifts Come Monday all of us will be opening Christmas presents around a decorated tree. In the meantime, we're all in a state of crisis as we rush around buying last minute gifts. But there are some gifts, gifts more wonderful than any new kitchen gadget or piece of clothing that will be under the tree. There are gifts we don't have to rush out and buy or worry about wrapping. They're with us right now, even if we don't often stop long enough to realize we have them, First of all there is the gift of peace. The angels at Christmas wished Peace on Earth and goodwill to men and for my generation that's just what we've had. A whole generation in Canada has grown up without the fear of war. Oh we've heard of wars on the other side of the world and we've worried about war and built bomb shelters but we've never had to deal with the realities of war. We can only imagine what it would be like. Just how lucky my generation is was brought hone to me recently during the reading of a book on the happenings of the Second World War, While deluded leaders sat in. Berlin dreaming of world conquest millions of people, their own as well as foreigners were dying and suffering. The leaders were able to isolate themselves from the horrors of the war they were causing until they were faced with the evidence at the Nuremburg trial and many of them couldn't face the truth. For all of us in Canada today, however, all this is either horrible memories or terrible imaginings, We've had 30 years of peace while others in some parts of the world have had hardly 30 days. Along with our peace we have also had the precious gift of freedom. We've had this freedom so long that we often don't even know how precious a gift it is. Many of us find many things wrong with our country, with the government and the leadership. Yet the fundamental gift we have is that we can criticize what or who we see as wrong without worrying about anything being thrown back at us but words. It's hard for us to understand just what the alternative could be like. It's hard for us to understand the fear that stalks people in many countries of the world, Imagine if you were afraid: to stop on a street corner and complain about the' high cost of food because someone might see it as a criticism of the government and have you' reported. Imagine if you couldn't insult the Prime Minister over drinks in a local tavern without worrying that the man at the next table might be a secret policeman. Imagine that the only place you could freely unburden yourself of all your complaints and worries was in your own home and even then not completely at ease, We hear almost daily about the worries that our freedom might be slipping away from us through increased government information gathering or the overuse of Social Insurance Numbers, yet we can hardly know that a real loss of freedom is. Only those who have lived in a totalitarian state can really understand just how precious gift we have. And with more and more people living in such conditions, our gift of freedom becomes more and more precious. We have a third precious gift that won't be tinder the Christmas tree this year but will be represented there: prosperity. It's a gift you won't hear talked about a lot this year, Like peace and freedom this is a gift we've had for so long that we take it for granted, We've been so prosperous that we don't really know what it would be like not to be. Thus, when things aren't going quite so well as we'd like, as in the past few years, we tend to think of ourselves as hard used, Yet our Christmas trees this year will be surrounded with gifts that people in many parts of the world would think were too fantastic to be real. Imagine a child in a slum in Hong Kong or Haiti getting a "Willia Walker" dog or a Wonderwoman doll, Imagine a wife of the third world who 'worries daily about finding enough food for her family getting a microwave oven to rook what food she can find in or having an electric dishwasher to do her dishes, Imagine a family that got a new racing car set for the fancily room, which also happened to be the only room in their small house made of scavenged materials from the local dump. Imagine for that matter the rugged life of poor people in our own country: people in the slums of the cities or the growing poverty of Indian reserves, I don't expect us to all feel miserable this Christmas in the midst of our plenty but it would be nice if we stopped long enough to realize just how fortunate we are, It's a harried, expensive, overcommercialized time of the year in Canada but when you really think of it we have so little to complain about, THE BLYTH STANDARD, BECEMBER20, 1978 g County council committees Huron County council approved the make-up of its 10 standing committees recently. The newly acclaimed warden, Hay Township Reeve John Tinney, serves as the ex -officio member on each committee. Following are the committees and membership with the chairman listed first and the number of years each member is appointed for listed in brackets. Roads: J.C. Krauter (two); Ken Campbell (one); William Dale (two); R.M. Williamson (three); Lloyd Mousseau (three). Huronview Nursing Home: Royce Macaulay (one); S.P. Hallahan (two); Allan Campbell (two); W.I. Morley (three); Douglas Russell (three). Health: Eileen Palmer (on.e); John Tinney (one); F.E. Haberer (twp); Paul St:eckle (three); John Morrissey (Provincial appointed representative.) and Noreen Gnay (all citizen appointments.) Property: Don MacGregor Library:Tom Miller (one); Robert Allen (two); Frank McFadden (thr'ee); Elgin Thompson; Maureen Penn (one); John Austin (one); Joe Kerr (twqo); H.J.Craig (two); Ernest Brown (three); Leo Foran (three). Planning: Harold Knight (one); W.E.Simmons (one); A CHRISTMAS DINNER — Senior Citizens in the Queen's Villa apartments in Blyth held their Christmas dinner last Wednesday night. (Standard Photo) May you be blessed with the Peace of the Holy Child and filled with His love, CAMPBELL'S TRANSPORT Blyth SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE It is illegal to park any motor vehicle on the Village of Blyth Streets during snow removal operations. Any vehicle obstructing snow removal will be towed away at owner's expense It is also illegal to push snow onto the travelled portion of the road at any time. Reeve Don Noble Village of Blyth We've filled up our sleigh with Christ- mas cheer for all of our loyal friends. We thank you for your patronage and hope you will be surrounded by good fortune through this festive season. Tom Consitt (two);, Joe Hunking (two); Robert Jewell(three); Bill Elston (three). Development: J.M. Dawson (one); John Flannery (one); Harold Robinson (two) T.J. Cunningham (Three); Ervin Sillery (three). Executive: Don Eadie (one); Robert Bell (one); Garnet Wright (two); Warren Zinn (two); W.K. Bogie (three); D.J. Noble (three). Social services: Harold Elliott (one); Harold Wild (one); Grant Stirling (two); Leona Armstrong (three); John Stafford (Three). Land division: Gervin Reed, John Hazlitt, J.L. McCutcheon, Joe Miller and Cecil Dejardine (all citizen appointments.) GREETINGS Getting ready to roll around and wish you the best this Christmas Season. Stop in and see us sometime. We're here to serve you. CRAWFORD MOTORS (WINGHAM) LTD. Wingh6m 357-3862 It's Christmas again and time to say how much it means to have the friendship and good will of folks like you. Accept our sincere thanks and warm wishes for a R�dford's Garage londesboro Thank you for your cooperation and good will. May your Yuletide be ornamented with ealth, Happiness and Prosperit 6 •— THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Recipes from th Homemade goodies are much a part of the Christmas season, The following delights were sent in by some of the residents at Queens Villa (Senior Citizens apartments), These recipes are tried and true from long time cooks. We even received a punch recipe from one who wants to remain in the background. Enjoy these and have a Merry Christmas, FESTIVE PUNCH 1 - 32 oz. container of grapefruit juice 1 - 32 oz, container of pineapple juice 1 - 12 oz, container of lemon joice 1 - 12 oz, container of orange juice concentrate. Some maraschino cherries Orange and lemon slices 32 oz. can of unsweetened grapefruit 1 - large bottle of gingerale 1 - 26 oz, bottle of gin. The gin can be nalved for children, JELLIED SALAD Mollie Grant 2, 3 oz. pkg. Strawberry Jello 1'/2 cups boiling water 16 oz. pkg. frozen (sweetened) strawberries Chill partially then add 1 cup crushed drained pineapple, '/2 cup chopped walnuts: Pour 1/2 of mixture into a mold and chill, then add 1 cup sour cream to remainder of mixture and pour on top of other jello and refrigerate. Best made the day before it is to be served. Brownies '/2 cup margarine or butter 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs Cream these together. Add: '/2 cup all purpose flour 3 tablespoons cocoa '/2 cup chopped walnuts Vanilla and Salt Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375 oven. Bake in 8 inch pan. Cut in squares. Hot Biscuits for "Two" Merle Henry Preparation time 10 min. Cooking time 12 min. Makes 4 to 6 biscuits. '/z c. all purpose flour pinch of salt 1 heaping tsp. baking powder 5 tbsp. whipping cream Turn out on lightly floured board, knead for 10 seconds. Pat out and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake on a baking sheet. Bake 400 Deg. F. For 12 min. Fudge Ruby Rich '/i c. cream '/+ c. butter pinch of salt. 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. white sugar c. corn syrup Boil until soft balls in cold water. Beat till creamy. Add nuts if desired. Apple Pan Dowdy (Charlotte Bell) Sauce: 'A c, flour 1 c. brown sugar 1 tsp, vanilla ' tsp. salt 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp, vinegar 3/4 c. water Combine sugar, flour, salt, vinegar and water and cook until thick, Add butter and vanilla and let . cool. Cut apples into flat pudding dish and pour sauce over them About six apples makes a nice pudding. Crust: 1 c. flour '/z c. milk 'h tsp, salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2'/2 tbsp. shortening Combine dry ingredients and add shortening then milk. Mix thoroughly until mixture is evenly wet, Drop by spoonfuls over apples and sauce. Bake in 400 Deg, oven for 35 minutes. Serve with cream. Crust maybe spread all over apples. Short Bread [Velma Naylor] 1 c.. butter 1/2 c. icing sugar sifted 2 c. all purpose flour Method: Cream butter, add icing sugar by spoonful, add flour same way as sugar. Knead it and knead it until it will leave the hand. Chill well. Roll or pat to '/2 inch thick. Bake at 275 for 30 minutes. Maple Crisp [Charlotte Cook] 1/4 lb. (good halt' cup) brown sugar 1/4 c. butter small '/4 c, corn syrup 5 c. of Rice Krispics Mix sugar, butter, and syrup and bring to a boil stirring constantly till sugar is dissolved. When it boils up good, pour over the rice krispies in a bowl, add a few miniature marshmallows if desired. Stir with a fork not any longer than to cover krispies or syrup may sugar. Press mixture into an 8 inch pyrex dish, When cool, cut into squares. Christmas Cookies [Ella Fairserviee] 1 c. soft butter 3/4 c. brown sugar '/z tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt 21/2 cups sifted flour 1 c, almonds sliced '/z c. each red and green cherries chopped Cream butter. Add sugar and add vanilla, salt and flour. Then nuts and cherries and form into rolls and leave in fridge over night. Then slice and bake on greased baking sheet in oven at 375 F. for 10 minutes. experts In the senior citizen apartments Oatmeal Cake [Anne McNichol] 1 c. oatmeal Pour 1 cup of hot water over oatmeal and let stand. Beat: 2 c. of sugar 1/2 c. butter 2 eggs. Beat well. Add: 1 c. flour 1 tsp. soda pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon '/: tsp. nutmeg and cloves 2 c. nutmeats 1 c. dates cut fine 'h c. raisins Add 1 c. of flour and the oatmeal. for 1 hour, While cake is hot, pour over it the. following sauce. Boil together: • c. brown sugar • c. buqar Bake 350 3 tbsp, milk Add: 3/4 c. coconut Maple Leaf Foot hall HAMS Boneless Tin -End HAMS sliced $2.49 Ib. HOLIDAY FOOD SPEC/ALS center slices 2.09 lb. Maple Leaf DINNER HAMS '/4 Boneless Rump or Sirloin Tip 1.89.. ROASTS 2.39 ib.. 2.391b. TURKEY . HAMS . DUCK. GEESE . CHICKENS . COTTAGE ROLLS 1.99 lb. Fresh Side SPARE RIBS 1.39 lb. Schneiders Bulk WIENERS 1.29 ORANGES . GRAPES . TANGARINES . APPLES • . CHEESE . FLOWERS etc. et lb. c. Xmas Store Hours! Sat. Dec. 23 8a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 218a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Mon Dec. 25 Fri. Dec. 22 8a.m. • 9 p.m. Closed Tues. Dec. 26 BLYTH MEAT MARKET Open 6 days a week 8-6 Friday 'till 9 Phone 523.4551 BEEF AND PORK FOR HOME FREEZERS We reserve the right to limit quantities to average family Custom Killing Cutting '81 Wrapping Charlottle Russe [Aaron Wieben] 1 pkg,(3oz.) lemon Jello. dissolved Put in fridge to set till shakey. (but not real solid) Then beat up with egg beater. Beat thick 1 cup whipping cream (not Dream Whip). Stir into Jello. 1 c. white marshmallows cut up Add 2 tbsp. of water Put in double boiler and stir until melted over fire. Add: 2 c. of red marachino cherries (without juice) 1 c. of Dale pineapple tidbits (without juice) cut up some. Mix all together. Set in fridge to set and chilled all day or overnieht. The.new minmum wage mtes On January 1,1979 new Minimum Wage rates will go into effect. Here are the new rates: General hourly rate Learner, hourly rate Construction and Guards at construction sites, hourly rate *Hourly rate for persons employed to serve liquor in licensed premises *Student, hourly rate Ambulance Drivers and Helpers, Weekly Rate 144.00 Hunting or Fishing Guides less than 5 consecutive hours 15.00 5 or more hours whether or not consecutive 30.00 *Room and Board The following maximum rates apply when room and board are included in calculating the minimum wage: Room, weekly 11.00 Meals, each 1.15 weekly 24.00 Room and Meals, weekly 35.00 *no change from previous rate **the entire work week in which January 1 falls You can get more information about the new Minimum Wage rates and the Employment Standards Act by writing or phoning: Employment Standards Branch Ontario Ministry of Labour 400 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M7A1T7 (416) 965-5251 Ontario Employment Ministry of Standards Labour Branch Hon. Robert G. Elgie, M,D,, Minister Effective **January 1, 1979 $ 3.00 2.90 3.25 2.50 2.15 M Huron board will THE BLYTH STANDARD, D.DEMBER 2o, 1978 - 7 Update vocational equipment Huron County Board of Education trustees didn't want to get involved in a buy now pay 1 later scheme Monday night because tliey were concerned they wouldn't be able to pay later. Trustees were hedgy about approving a recommendation to set aside about $75,000 to replace outdated or worn out vocational equipment in the county's high schools. The recommendation was made by an ad hoc committee set up to investigate com- plaints from teachers that equipment in vocational classrooms was badly in need of repair or replacement. Complaints have been coming to the board for two years and a committee composed of four trustees, . high school principals, school department heads and teachers toured the classrooms and came up with several recommendations for the board. Board members recognized the problem and agreed something had to be done about it but couldn't agree on its priority. Some argued that it would be foolish for the board to decide now to spend that kind of money on equipment replacement without knowing what impact it would have on other expenses in the budget. They felt that if the board made equipment replacement a top priority it may find later in 1979 that another serious problem exists in another subject area and will not be able to deal with the situation because of financial restrictions. MONEY "I agree with the recommendation but I sometimes wonder if we're not making a mistake pouring all this money into all the schools," said Zurich trustee trustee Herb Turkheim. He added that the board could take a look at the problem and consider concentrating its efforts on Clinton and Wingham. He said the other shops may be closed allowing the board to "do a better job than it is now" by putting that much more in the two schools, The committee wanted vocational equip- ment to include audio visual equipment, furniture, offices, physical education, science and other areas and also wanted the board to meet its high school principal in the future to discuss budget concerns. The committee wanted the board to recommend to the budget committee that $6 per 'pupil be •set aside for purchase of equipment in non -vocational areas. The recommendations would require a total expense of $102,600. Of that $27,600 would be generated by the $6 per pupil for.• mula and the remaining $75,000 would be earmarked by the board. Committee members, Marion Zinn of Ashfield township. Eugene Frayne, seperate school trustee, John Henderson of Seaforth and Dorothy Williams of Clinton, reminded the board that in 1978 $27,357 was budgeted' for capital 'expenditure and $30,790 in 1977, It added that the $102,600 expense was $35,700 less than the total value of equipment needed to be replaced or re- paired. $6 PUPIL Frayne told the board that because the board normally spends at least the amount generated by the $6 per pupil formula it really was looking at raising $75,000 over and above normal expenses, He added that the expense was not frivilous but was in fact a necessity. "To my way of thinking four schools have vocational training and are loaded right to the ears and there are other courses being used a lot less," said Frayne. "In the future the board could consider having courses like Latin or Spanish at Seaforth where they don't have vocational training and having vocational courses at other schools. I don't see how a taxpayer in this county can object to this board spending $75,000 in school so a teacher can teach, We truly hope your stockings will be filled to the top with gifts of joy, hope and love Our thanks, ;GENE & NAN GORE Blyth The seperate school trustee added that he "can't see spending money for a teacher to stand up if frontof a classroom with nothing to teach with." John Henderson said the committee wanted it clear that the recommendation it was giving the board's budget committee was not to be changed without board approval, He said a similar recommendation wasmade last year and the budget committee threw it out because money was not available. He said this year if money is tight the committee wanted the matter brought back to the board before any changes are made in the equipment replacement pro- gram. Goderich trustee Dave Gower, a new trustee, asked if the board's sanctioning of the committee report meant that the expense automatically went into the budget. He said that he appreciated the problem but pointed out that many items of a similar nature would come before the budget committee` and that until more is know about expenses sotrw, r`o IJ CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. T. Hoogstccn December 24, 1978 1st Hour of Worship -10 a.m. Mr. Neal Hegeman 2nd Hour of Worship • 2:30 p.m. Scriptures - Luke 2. 1. 14 Sermon: "Between God and Ceasar" December 25, 1978 Congregational Worship -10 a.m. Scriptures - John 1 1-18 Sermon: "In the Father's Glory" TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Blyth Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24th 9:00 p.m. Trinity Belgrave Holy Communion 11:00 p.m. Trinity Blyth Candlelight and Carol Service Let us unite this Christmas day and share of His love. Deep appreciation. the precious gift BILL'S GENERAL STORE Bill and Dorothy Sottiaux for 1979 it would not be wise to spend this kind of money. He said he could support the recommendations if they were just given priority but he could not support them if a final decision was being made now. SIMILAR John Cochrane, director of education, explained to Gower that last year a similar request was given the budget committee and tha committee "in its wisdom or whatever" changed the amount in the recommendation. He said this year the committee wants the recommendation to stand if possible and if that is not possible] it wants the budget committee to come back to the board with any changes. He said the recommendation is "not carved in stone", but means that any changes will be made by the whole board.. Exeter trustee Clarence McDonald told the board that he couldn't see where the money was coming from. He said he felt the budget committee would have to "sharpen its pencil" without this kind of problem. He (Continued on Page 29) In tune with our holiday wishes for you are our warm thanks and deep appreciation. COOK UPHOLSTERY Brad & Maureen Montgomery The Corner Cottage For Children's Wear 8 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Youngest, oldest in Xmas concert An Old -Fashioned Christmas concert held in the Londesboro United Church on Friday evening when the youngest to the oldest members of the church took their part, Harry and Gail Lear led the carol singing that that opened the evenings en- tertainment. This was fol- lowed by the Nursery and Kindergarten. Departments ONDESBOR NEWS Bureau Editor: MRS, BERT SHOBBROOK singing "In A Little Stable' and "Away In A Manger", under the direction of Mrs, Stevenson and Mrs. Lyon. The Messengers, under the leadership of Mrs. John Radford, presented the Nativity and sang a Christmas song. In the Junior area the Explorers told what Christmas meant to them through a recitation by Cheryl Hulley entitled "Cherish Christmas", The third year Explorers sang "What Child is This" and the Explorer ;s joined them in singing "Silent Night." The Explorers closed their part of the concer 't with step dancing by Cheryl Bromley and Brenda Nesbitt. The Cubs presented their Christmas thoughts through two skits. The first was "The Night After Christmas with Robert Radford as the reader and Freddier Peel as Dr. Pill. Other Cubs represented the sick children. In their second skit "The C histmas Tree", Robert Adams told the story of the Christmas a tree with Mike Vincent, Scott Overboe, Michael Radford, David Stevenson, Stephen Duizer, and David Whyte giving poems on The Old Fashioned Christmas around the Christmas tree, Stephen Kennedy gave the poem "The Gift That Remained." In the adult groups Mrs, Ott C RAWFORD NI OTORS WINGHAM ,ONTARIO NOW -FLAKE': IBIED CAP BARGAINS 1977 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 4D -Ht. 1977 ASPEN 2 oor 6 cyl. witdh 4 -speed transmission 2-1976 PLYMOUTH GRAND FURY 1976 PLYMOUTH FURY 4D 1976 CAMPER '1975 CORONET 1975 LEMANS, 4door 1975 DODGE MONACO full; equipped; 1975 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1975 DODGE 1/2 TON CLUB CAB 1974 DATSUN B210 2 door 1974 DODGE MONACO 1074 OLDSMOBILE 2 Door Hardtop 1974 FORD 1/2TON TRUCK 1974 CHEV 4 DOOR 1974 DODGE 3A TON PICK-UP 11974' DODGE CLUB CAB % ton 2D Ht. 1974 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 1970 CUTLASS .....A.Demonstratorsimmk 1978 CHRYSLER CORDOBA , Fully equipped 1978 CHRYSLER LE BARON Fully equipped 1978 PLYMOUTH FURY 2 Door Hardtop 357-38.62 Jim Scott, Burns U.C.W read a story and Susan Jamieson gave a piano solo, The Senior Choir was represented by John Lawson on his guitar and .a reading by Cameron Moon entitled "When Father Carves The Duck," M r.s, J, Clare Vincent, re- presenting the Aimwell U.C.W. sang "Star of the East" and a skit entitled "Better Impulses" was presented by Mrs, Nick Whyte and Mrs. Reg Law- son, this finished with the presentation of an Autograph quilt to Rev.. McDonald on the 100th WI has Xmas program The W.I. Christmas meeting was held on December 13, with a family Pot Luck supper. Following supper, President Marjorie Duizer welcomed all and read a poem, "The meaning of Christmas". The next . party will be • December 29. Organizers are Beryl Reid, Geneive Allan and Addie Hunking. The finance Committe was on charge of program. A piano duet was played by Stephen Duizer and Barbara Bosnian. The Duizer sisters, Laurel, Lisa, and Shannon sang J inigle Bells andJ.imgle Bell rock. John Cartwright gave a recitation, A Christmas piano solo, The Waltz of Christmas toys was performed by Lisa Bosman. A duet On the Housetop by Lisa and Kelly Bosnian ac- companied by their mother, Beth Knox gave a reading, "A Cold Winter morning on the farm" and John Lawson and Bob Jamsison played an electric guitar duet." Mary Anderson played piano solos. Anderson and Susan Jamie- son played piano solos. Jane Anderson also presented a piano solo, Following the program .. few games of ca.rds were played and winners were ladies', Helen Lawson; Low, Tom Duizer; Lone Hands, June Fothergill, CHHISTfflAS OHETIDOS In the hush of the holiday we quietly say thanks and hope you have a simply wonderful holiday! T.B.ALLEN Limited Londesboro Anniversary of the Manse, The presentation was made by Mrs. Robert Thompson and Mrs. Edwin Wood. The concert came to a close with the Junior Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Harry Lear and Mrs. Tom Duizer, singing "Christmas Is A Comin", "There's No Place Like Home", and "Christmas Day." Santa was welcomed by all and presented treats to the little ones and the evening closed with "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Much appreciation goes to Mrs. Ken Scott, the chair- man of this committee for the work in presenting such an enjoyable Old Fashioned Christmas Concert. Next Sunday, Christmas Sunday, 'a Christmas Eve service will be held as well as the regular morning worship. The Christmas eve service at 8:00 p.m. will consist of special music by the choir as well as soloist to tell the Christmas story along with the Scripture Readings. The Sunday School are planning a .Christmas Assembly, under the leadership of Assembly superintendent Mrs. Ken Scott, following the morning service, Mr. and Mrs, Don Buchanan and Rev. McDonald attended the Annual Court Atwood Foresters Banquet and evening held in Trowbridge United Church on Wednesday evening. The 1st Londesboro Cub Pack met on Tuesday evening with the Green Pack opening and , closing the meeting. The boys completed craft, Cub presented their Christmas Steven Bos was with his Swimming badge by Cub - master Stan McDonald. The Cubs will not be holding a meeting for the next two weeks due to Christmas concert and Christmas holdiays, Seasons Greetings 0 ICI, INC. 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From Me to You THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 - Christmas the night before BY RHEA HAMILTON I am writing this with Christmas still a full week away and am finding it difficult to say something Christmassy, I still have Chritmas shop- ping to do and my thoughts are hard on that plus getting material ready for the Christmas and New Years edition. Buying presents can be a chore but it's worth- while when you see surprised faces Christmas morning or, at our house Christmas Eve. I have three down and 10 more to buy. I try for the unusual but often go over- board and ithe receiver 'doesn't know what to do with im y big surprise. I have found being practical can have it's boring side but I often find that those much needed practical little items never get brought and it is only at Christmas that they get off the shelf and into my hands. This year I ani buying the first suitable gift for every- body as soon as I see it. No more of this constant nag- ging doubts about whether to buy the soap dish or the hot water bottle. Have you ever noticed that the best gift ideas come after Christmas? The smart people would be wise to make a list of what everyone would like and plan months in advance for what to buy. At Christmas people tend to travel a lot further afield in order to see family members on this hol of holy oc- casions, Thank heavens we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve with my hus- band's parents who live close by. The custom in their family is beautiful and somehow I feel it makes it even more like Christmas the next day when we have to travel around visiting. We have the tree lit up and the carols playing, The dark night gives the whole affair on air of something of what it must have been like all those centuries ago when the Christ child was born. After a light meal of special foods, the presents are opened and eggnog're- freshes everyone. The evening ends in the wee hours of the morning. When we go home the stars are out .and the air is crisp and you truly feel like singing for the occasion. The relaxing pace is some- what hastened the next day. We have often hazarded driving along icy roads to see other members of my family and even on Boxing Day we are still travelling throughout the area, Another thing I have always wondered about Christmas is why the special cookies and breads that are baked only at that particular time of the year. When I had finally mastered the art of making the shortbread, that I stole when I was a child, I believed that I would make those same cookies all year round, Not so. To make those goodies at an other time of the year would be disastrous. They would either not turn out or not taste like the ones that are baked during the Chrimtas season,. The scent of pine trees and the crisp cold winter air are all a part of Christmas baking, and at any other time of the year it just would not be the same. I hope everyone has their tree up, for others to see, as well as themselves. When we were kids I always remember the evening trip into Goderich before Christmas when Dad would drive us around to look at the lights. There were always some homes which put on a magnificent display each year. Lights of every colour lit up the snow. I will be glad when the Christmas count -down gets closer for one reason, Then they will play decent Christmas music on the radio, I get so tired of disco carols. I would take any slow hymn over that stuff any day. To me those fast songs just don't sound Christmassy. When you read this it will only be a matter of a few hours till the Christmas spirit visits us, All of us here at the Blyth Standard we wish you and yours all the joy ane merriment of the season, Merry Christmas, CASUAL PRACTISE -- Practise was hectic Friday as students at Blyth Public School practised songs for their Christmas concerts. Here the grade eights practise Christmas carols. (Standard Photo) BABY JESUS - Crystal Lawrie was' busy this week drawing a picture of a home with the Christ Child in It. Crystal is a grade one student at the Blyth Public School. (Photo by Standard) �` i.'i�� • •'4:•:i{S i1..11� 'i M1�`ill•7Ii�L 2: .. :Beet. Ig a1 ISI `4"1: ., RISTM231=s--. f WI MM NIyI \ 1 111 ' ,roll ~r14, �M~.IMI W I,IIyR •0 •• (111 W1Y ~ 14111111111\\IN4l .9 SNI Iy4111 X14111\IR1�1 ,`/ ., n! 1 WY, IXIN NII M 1 NMI M\r 1X1411U11 114 4*� IrIM� 114111111W 411 I . � X11141444 1• / . 1^WN 11, MIY!RR ,I Ir1�4 M Ip 44181 11.I WS*' 0 A 11\VIM X111111(111 4 1 14 11 9* rIM 1M 1 ,4r, NM111J 111111•11iN1 1,,,1N ,11d I,, 1Nj11�11 1� 111y4•41411111 N1R11 pp�.r ,1;,1114 �i111\ 11X111' III, / r' IIINNo0l X11111\H1,11� �1 V 11W r�„41111111114X1 i5L Nr the light of hospitality in your heart and hearth, may every bright delight of the holiday be yours. TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT Reeve - Joe Hunking Deputy Reeve - Tom Cunningham Councillors - John Flynn, Joe Gibson, John Jewitt Tom, Majorie Duizer & Family Plumbing Heating Ron Moore Londesboro candle, shines brightest at Christmas. We are thinking of you dear friends, and wishing you every happiness. ,Don & Lenore Scrimgeour and Staff Blyfh Meat Market 10 -• THE BLYTK STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 B of E members buy insurance Trustees on the Huron, County Board of Education bought themselves an accident insurance package Monday night covering them if they are injured or killed while on board business. The insurance carries an $18 premium and is provided for trustees through the Ontario School Trustee's Council, of which Huron county is a member. Two plans were offered Alpha finds;) board members. One,the $18 package, offered weekly indemnity ranging from $50 to $300, a $1,000 rider for medical or dental expenses and $50,000 for death or dismemberment. The other, which costs $43, had the same coverage for trustees on board business but added an extra $25,000 death or dismemberment for trustees if they are in an accident while not on board business, John Cochrane, directory of education, told the board that if trustees wanted the $43 package the board would pay $18 of it and each trustee would have to pay the remaining $25, He said the board would buy the $18 plan outright. Wingham trustee Bert 86 in Huron can't .get to second stories Members of "Alpha Huron" have been making a survey of handicapped per- sons who must rely on elevators to reach the second story of a building. Elaine '1.ownshcnd, Pre- sident of Alpha, found that Community and Social Ser- vices at Wingham have 50 and 36 persons in South and North Huron respectively, who have this need, Added to this are 25 to 30 who suffer from heart ailments that lake. stair -climbing ha rardous. Phis includes wily people who are re- gitered with C & S Services. Dean Mellway, of the March of Dimes at Kitchener, said that 2.8% of the population of Ontario has some disability. Mr. Mellway attended a recent meeting of "Alpha Huron" (awareness League for Physically Handicapped Adulks) to acquaint the members with the involve- ments of ars Awareness Day program. 'The Kitchener branch of the March of Dimes hopes to hold such a day in Godcrich early in the new year. Officers for 1979 are: Pre- sident Pat Watson, Vice -Pre- sident Bruce Scott, Treasurer Elaine Townshend, Lunch convener Bessie Townshend and Secretary Phyllis Cox. "Alpha Huron" meets next at 8 p.m., January 23 in Clinton Public School. Blyth United Enjoys carols, The congregation at Blyth United Church enjoyed singing Christmas carols at the beginning of their Sunday morning worship on December 10. Mrs, Albert Wasson was at the piano, Mrs. Kai organist, and Mrs. Wittich led the singing. Mrs. Wittich also contributed a solo during the service. Worshippers were greeted by Earl Caldwell and Stewart Ament. 11.shers were Bob McInnes and Lloyd Sippel. Mr. Wittich explained about St. Nicholas day, to the Jr. congregation. Mrs. Bob Szusz was in charge of Jr. Congregation and Mrs. Bill Howson minded little ones in the Nursery. "Christianity and the Cults" was the title for the sermon. We must know what and in whom we believe, and be aware that Satan deceives and is subtle, always at work to destroy Christianity. Read Ephesians 6:, and 2nd Peter 2`L3 EfficlU Huron Tractor Ltd. Exeter Blyth Dave Beaver Murray Manning BiII Shaddick Manfred Klaus Earl Long Morin suggested that the board did not need to spend the money to cover its trustees. He said most of the trustees would already have adequate insurance coverage, The purchase costs a total of $288 for the 16 trustees, Vice chairman Donald McDonald told Morin that his wife would "probably o 0ob,,, 0 0 0. o°' :O ) 0 0 00 0 °.000.00'00 0 r 00 PQ,u'o 00'° 0 0 000 oo a> 0J 0000 O .00r A;{• o 0 0p 0.0 0 0'0: .O 0 0 0 0000.'. V.O! 0P�A�f�;:: a°o o•P o O b 0 �•" . .v 0°0.0 0o 0.. 700 0ca I bo: ;0 b 0 .0 0 > 0 appreciate it (the insurance) if you'get knocked off on the way home." Zurich trustee Herb Turkheim asked if the $43 package carried any coverage for weekly indeminity or medical . expenses for trustees if they are injured while not on board business. He said it appeared from the description of the insurance that those two advantages are not there if the accident happened away from board business pointing out that the extra insurance is only good if you "Get killed or torn apart." 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Hugh Wilson in Knox United Church manse, Auburn. Mrs, Daer is the former Dorothy Vodden, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Charles Vodden of Londesboro, Mr. Daer is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Daer, R. R.1 Auburn. Following their marriage they resided on their farm all but for 11 years when they resided in Auburn until four years ago when they moved to Blyth. They have a family of two daughters and four sons: Mrs. Peter (Isabel) Campbell, R.R.4 Wingham and Mrs, Fred (Laura) Lawrence, Auburn; Ross on the hone farm R.R.1 Auburn, Edward of Wingham, Kenneth of Clinton and Lorne of Thamesville. They have 20 Auburn birthday meeting The December meeting of Auburn's 125th committee to plan the birthday party met in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall last Wednesday with the president' Fred Lawrence in the chair. The minutes were approved as read by the secretary Eleanor Bradnock. The treasurer, Jim Schneider gave the financial statement. It was reported that the Auburn T-shirts are selling well and many are buying for gifts. There are five colours: white with green, blue, green, red and mauve. Some members reported on decorations for next year and February 18th was set for the Snowmobile Poker Rally and the invitation committee report was given to the committees present. AI Craig and Fred Lawrence will be in charge of advertising and will make up posters for the poker rally and Bill Sproul reported on the sports planned for next July weekend. A beard growing contest was discussed and anyone wishing to enter please contact Sandy Andrews by January 15. A beauty queen contest was discussed and more will be available at future meetings. The next meeting will be held on January 10 so try to come out and assist in any way or on any committee you choose. St: Mark's ladies meet The St. Mark's Anglican Church Women net for their December meeting at the home of Mrs. Thomas 1Iaggitt. She presided for the meeting which was opened with the call to worship followed by the singing of the hymn 0 Little Town of Bethlehem. Mrs. John Daer read the scripture lesson. A reading, 1 was First, was given by Mrs. Lillian Letherland. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt gave the topic The Holy Land followed by the reading, The Silence of Sound. The hymn We Three Kings of Orient Are was sung and Mrs. Haggitt thanked all who had taken part in the program. The president Mrs. Donald Cartwright took charge and opened with the poem, Take Time for Eleven Things. The minutes were read by the secretary Mrs. John Daer. 'The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. The roll call was answered by giving a Bible verse about the birth of Jesus. The offering was received and the travelling apron passed around. Plans to cater to the Lion's club dinner in January and the meeting closed with the Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs, Haggitt assisted by Mrs. Jim Schneider. 0 jt)otp gigbt May all of the wishes of this holiest of seasons be with you. May you always find peace and contentment. THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD Blyth grandchildren. Mrs, Daer has one sister, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Pipe, Brussels; Mr. Daer has one sister, Mrs. Andrew (Elizabeth) Kirkconnell, Auburn and one brother John of Auburn, The head table consisted of Mr, and Mrs, Daer, the bride and groom of 40 years, her sister, Mrs, Jack Pipe and Mr, Pipe and his brother, Mr, John Daer and Mrs. Daer. Because of recent surgery, ' Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell were unable to attend. A large three tiered wedding cake attractively decorated centred the head table and small Christmas arrange- ments adorned ' the other tables. The dinner was served by Auburn Women's Institute. Santa Claus arrived during the afternoon and distributed gifts to all the children, Maj the Biessinjs of Christmas BrinJu'Race andjo� Throujhout te9Vew"fear From the management and staff at SINCE 1894 THE ORIGINAL OLD MILL AND FACTORY OUTLET IN BLYTH 523.9666 At the Railway Tracks 12 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Snowmobilers Have laws to follow for safety If there's one breed of people who welcome winter snowstorms it's the snow- mobiler. Since the provincial gov- ernment considers snow- mobiles as one more type of motorized vehicle, there are . a number of regulations under the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act that winter sportsmen should be familar with. First, anyone owning a snowmobile, must register the vehicle within six days of purchase, with the Minsitry I of Transportation and Com munications, In addition to registration, • drivers must have a permit to drive their snowmobile un- less it is being driven only on land owned or occupied by yourself. The fee for the annual driving permit is $10. Also, when the driving ' permit is issued, you receive a number plate to be at- tached to the front of the vehicle. This is the last year this procedure will be fol- lowed. Next season the plate will be replaced with a registration number which will be attached to, or painted on, both sides of the vehicle. WHERE YOU CAN GO Snowmobiles can be oper- ated on your own property or on othm land with the owner's written permission. They're also allowed on public trails, in public parks and conservation areas, ex- , cept where prohibited. Snowmobiles can also be driven beside a King's High way orssecondary highway, except where prohibited, as . long as you keep the vehicle on the right-of-way between the shoulder of the road and ' the adjoining property fence, driving as far away from the serviced road is possible. Under the current legis- lation, snowmobile drivers cannot drive on the serviced portion of a King's highway or secondary highway, except to cross, and this must be done at a 90 -degree angle. Snowmobiles are absol- utely forbidden on a freeway. Local muncipalities Piave the right to pass their own bylaws regulating the operat- ion of motorized snow veh- icles anywhere within their boundaries. In the village of Blyth there are no bylaws re- stricting snowmobiles to a certain time slot. The !coal snowmobile club polices and establishes rules for the majority of snowmobilers. HIGHWAY REGULATIONS To drive a snowmobile along a highway, a person must be 16 years or older and must already hold a valid Ontario driver's licence. SPEED LIMITS There are also a number of regulations governing the speed limit for snowmobiles. You may not drive a snowmobile faster than 15 miles per hour on a highway where the speed limit for cars is 30 m.p.n. or Tess or in any public park, conservation area or exhibition grounds. You may not drive faster than 30 miles an hour on any highway where the speed limit for cars is more than 30 miles an hour. This speed limit also applies to public trails. COLLISION REPORTS Snowmobile operators must report any collision on or off the highway which results in injury to any person or 4. damage to property appar- ently exceeding $100. Helmets worn by must now be all snowmobile operators, passengers and persons being towed by a snowmobile, when on the roadway, shoulder or public trails. EARN 25% INTEREST on a secured loan of $1,000.00 or more, For more information please forward Name and Telephone number to P.O. Box 954, Waterloo., May every happiness be your at thls loveliest of seasons. With our fond gratitude . Friendly Village Gift Shop and Ceramics Bob and Bess Auburn `Peace... foy May the many blessings of Christmas dwell with us. ..always. We would like to thank our customers for their patronage. • The hush of Christmas touches a serene landscape delighting us with its everlasting beauty. • Rejoicing in its quiet contentment we send friendly greetings for • , your happiness all through this magic holiday. Paul Kerrigan Bill Steenstra Brad Kennedy Mary Cote Bob Dinsmore PAULNirrI1aa feels Clinton 482-9653 SPARLING'S PROPANE <o. Mrd. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 — 13 Grade 2 tells why I like Christmas Christmas time is a time for children, There is so much going on and so much to do that their minds must be boggled, Mrs, Kay Roberts' class of grade two students at The Blyth Public School have written essays on why they like Christmas. I like Christmas because it has snow on the ground. And Santa Claus gives us presents. And you can go.. sleigh riding. And we get pretzels and candycanes. And I like it when Santa lets us see his reindeer. It is fun to help decorate the tree. And I like pudding cups and a nice turkey. And I like turkcypies because they taste good. And I liked it when I heard baby Jesus was born. It is nice to have Santa Clause around because he is so kind to children especially I like my sisters and my Mom and Dad and Grandmas and Grandpas and Uncles and cousins, And my cousins names are Kelly, David, Dean and David Bell, Terry Sull ivan and Todd Fevercorn. And I like Mrs. Santa Claus because she was on TV. and so was the ' helpers and Santa Clause was on too, And Roodoff was sick and the others Reindeer were left in the barn. -Lisa Noble A day of joy and love 1 like Christmas because it's a day of joy and love and it's when Jesus was born a long time ago in the town of Bethlehem and it's when Santa hooks up the reindeer and starts on his way and says, "merry merry Christmas." -Lori Leibold Baby Jesus was born 1 like Christmas because we get candycanes and we sce Santa Claus and get presents and we put some milk and cookies out for Santa. We decorate our houses and that is when baby Jesus was born. -Brent Scrimgeour Snowfallls I like Christmas because snow falls and I can go tobogganing and we can eat turkey and we can sing Christmas carols and we can decorate our tree and we get presents and cards from ours family and we can hang up the mistletoe. -Leslie Phillips Eat turkeys I like Christmas because Santa Claus bring presents to everyone and we get to eat turkeys and we get candy - canes and we decorate our Christmas trees and Baby Jesus was born on Christmas and we can make snowforts. -Dean Whitfield I like Christmas because Santa Claus brings present, and it's when Baby Jews was born in Bethlehem and decorations arc put up.. -Stacy McClinchcy Parties I like Christmas because Baby Jesus was born at Christmas time and I like Christmas because Santa Claus brings presents and I like Christmas because we have Christmas parties. -Mathew King Turkeys cooked I like Christmas because I get to decorate the Christmas tree and we get candy too and we get presents always too and on Christmas eve turkeys are cooked. -Margaret Cronyn I like Christmas because May that very Merry Christmas feeling ,fill your home from ,floor to ceiling! Warm wishes and thanks. FRED LAWRENCE ELECTRIC Fred, Laura, Lana, Leslie, and Marty Baby Jesus was born long ago and we get presents and Santa Claus comes and we get to put up our Christmas tree and go sleigh riding, -Graham Glousher Tobogganing I like Christmas because Santa Claus gives us toys and you can go tobogganing and you can make snowmen and you can get candycanes and candy too and baby Jesus was born. -Jamie MacDonald Get what we a letter to tell him what you want, -Jody Sippel Everyone gets a prize I like Christmas because it has pretty snow. And you can decerate your chimas and everyone gets a prize. And baby Jeces was born in Bethleham and you can eat turkey, -Annette Lucas I like Christmas because the little baby Jesus was born and because I get lots of want toys and because the snow is white and because I get candycanes. -Angela Cotton I like Christmas because we get presents and Baby Jesus is born in Bethlehem and I get candycanes from Santa Claus and get to put up decorations on a Christmas tree and we hear lots of Christmas stories and get what we want and give Santa It is pretty 1 like Christmas because candycanes. I like Christmas because it is pretty. -Lisa Downey I like Christmas because it is when Santa Claus comes to our house. And I like Christmas because it is when baby Jesus was born. -Michael McDonald Snow is white I like Christmas because I get toys and snow is white and because Santa Claus gives us toys. -Bruce Siertsema 'Santa's coming I like Christmas because Santa Claus coming to are house and geting presents candy prizes carols. •Kerilyn Ferguson Candycanes I like' Christmas because pretty snow tree sleigh;. Santa Claus, reindeer, presents, candycane. -Sandra Deveau sla.•.,:•.1 lt::• l ••i�y�6.• 1. :lli;;y The beauty of Nature and the glory of the Yuletide bring a fulfilling sense of wonder, peace and hope to all. It is our pleasure, as we share the majesty of the season, to extend every good wish for your happiness. "S The Blyth Village Council The Blyth Public Utilities Commission �- V 14 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 A. Manning and Sons is sold Announcement was made! this week of the sale of a long, established Blyth business,' A. Manning and Sons I Limited to Douwe Welts and Gary Courtney who will operate under the name Alex Manning's Building Supplies Limited, Established 31 years ago by the late Alex Manning, A. Manning ana 'Sons Limited has established a steady record of growth as the firm served the Blyth area with quality building supplies. The new owners are former employees of the Manning firm and are thoroughly familiar with the business and the requirements of the community the firm serves. In addition to experience in the supply business for nearly five years they have operated a successful construction company. The new firm will be associated as a member with Homecare Building Centres Limited which has member yards across Canada. Alex Manning, the founder of A, Manning & Sons Limited, had a back- ground of rural business life. He was born in Hullett Township, on the 13th concession, west of #4 Highway, in 1895, on the farm where Mr. and Mrs. Tony Verburg now reside. He worked with steam threshing machines, saw- mills and in the bushland of Huron County prior to joining the Canadian Army during the First World War of 1914 to 1918. Following the armistice in 1918 Mr. Manning returned to Hullett and resumed activity in the rural environ- ment which included running steam engines for threshers, working in sawmills, and, in winter months, with log cutting gangs. Alex Manning had a love for wood, and to create from wood, and this led hint to becoming a member of a barn framing crew. Later he joined an uncle's carpenter crew and assisted in buiding several churches in the Toronto-Cooksville area. However, mindful of the old saying "you may take the man from the country, - but not the country from the man", Mr. Manning re- turned to Huron, this time to purchase and operate the feed mill in Belgrave, where the Co -Op mill currently operates. He had not lost his love to create from wood, and during his 21 years as owner of the Belgrave Feed Mill, he completely rebuilt the feed mill structure. The continuing desire to work with wood led him and his family to Blyth in December of 1945 where he was employed from then until it's closing, by the Blyth Planing Mills. The mill stood just east of where Hamm's Car Sales Limited is currently located on dinsley Street East. When Blyth Planing Mills closed Mr. Manning worked for a time for the'.construc- tion crew that was headed by Mr. A. Taylor. Since con- struction at that time drew to a close with the first heavy falls of snow, the long winter months very often left the carpenter unemployed. It was at this time when he was 53, that Alex Manning discussed with his two sons, his only children, the possi- bility of starting a new lumber yard. Bill, who was butchering in Hamilton at the time, and John, who was employed by Leslie Naftel and Imperial Oil Limited agreed and it was mutually decided to offer to the community, a service that had been lost with the closing of the Blyth Planing Mills. Starting as ' early in the spring of 1948 as the weather would allow, Mex Manning and son John, with the help of snnie former r;►rnr+ntt (Continued on Page 15) Extending special thanks and hoping that the treasured moments you share with those you love will bring you much happiness and joy. A. Manning & Sons Ltd. and their staff Blyth NEW HANDS — The sale of A. Manning & Sons has been finalizied and the new owners are looking forward to the business operation. The new owners are Douwe Wilts (left) and Gary Courtney. Retiring are (on the right) John and Bill Manning. ANNOUNCEMENT The firm of A.MANNINGand SONS LIMITED Blyth, Ontario has been sold to DOUWE WILTS AND GARY COURTNEY WHO WILL OPERATE UNDER THE NAME MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED We welcome Douwe and Gary back to Blyth as the new owners of MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED. Both are former employees of the old company A. MANNING & SONS LIMITED and, as well as being very familiar with the building supply business, have for almost 5 years operated a very successful construction company of their own. We wish Douwe & Gary every success in the operation of MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED. We are satisfied our customers will find the new owners keen to serve their every need, with quality products at competitive prices. We suggest that on your next visit to the south end of the main street in the "busiest village in Western Ontario," you drop in and say hello to these two keen business men. They may even have a calendar for you, as a get acquainted gift. We, wish to thank very sincerely, the past patrons of A. MANNING & SONS LIMITED. Without you, the customer all the consumer stock we carried could not in itself have resulted in the successful business that has grown from a humble beginning. Serving our customers from Blyth and the community has given us a great satisfaction and has resulted in many fond memories. John and Bill Manning THE BLYTH STANDARD, DEtEMBER 20, 1978 -- 15 New owners are local men The new owners of Man- ning's Building Centre in Blyth are not unfamililar with the business. Douwe Wilts and Gary Courtney have recently purchased A . Manning and Son and intend to keep the firm running as smoothly as before. Douwe has settled north of Blyth in the Westfield area with his wife, Jenny and his 9 month old twin daughters. Douwe has worked for Kase VandenHuevel Construc- tion, Goderich, and the two men have been partners in their own construction business for the past' five years. Douwe and Gary intend to keep on building with Gary being in charge of the construction and Douwe of the business end. Gary is unmarried and living in Blyth at present. He is from the Kingsbridge for sure". area. The partners both believe Both men are active in the community. Douwe is a Lions member here and Gary is involved in bush league hockey, Gary also enjoys karate and baseball in the summer months, "We are looking forward to the business" said Douwe. "It's a change Manning is sold (Continued from Page 14) nates, began what was to become A. Manning & Sons Limited. April 17th, 1948 has been mentioned as the starting date. Bill on quitting his job in Hamilton, joined his father and brother in the father and sons venture. It soon became evident that with some long days of diligent work by the father and two sons, Blyth and the surrounding area would and could support a lumber yard as long as the quality and prices were competitive and that a better than average service was offered. To upgrade the service to the community and provide something other than just the merchandising of lumber and relating products, machinery was purchased and installed which would allow the manufacturing of a wide variety of articles at the local level for the benefit of consumers and of the community in general. Window frames, complete with sash, and glass, were made and offered for sale as a complete unit. Custom made windows, and replace- ment sash made of Ontario white pine were manu- factured to fit the non- standard sizes, not produced by larger manufacturers. Among the many items man- ufactured were replacement parts for farm wagons, sleighs, binders, mowers, hay loaders, dump rakes, buck rakes, swathers, grain seperators, combines, and dozens of other articles.One of the must unusual custom made orders was for a double urn to be made of solid mahogany, for the burial of two cremated persons. In the early 1950's, when there was a serious shortage in the area of carpenter tradesmen John Manning and Ralph McCrea, branched out and started the construc- tion branch of A.Manning & Sons. Mr. McCrea had been a steady employee of A. Manning & Sons Limited, almost from the start of the company. The construction business grew by leaps and bounds, with John Manning as the superintendent for all outside construction. The construction branch has erected over 60 homes, over 125 barns, sheds and commercial buildings and at peak periods, employed over 15 workmen, some at sub trades. The construction branch apprenticed 7 laymen who qualified for Depart- ment of Labour carpenters certificate. Many changes have taken place since the lumber yard venture was begun. In 1948 the company had ' perhaps 170 separate items to sell. Today there is a selection of well over 3000 items. As well the identity has changed from a limber yard to that of building supplies, which is compara- ble to the change that overtook the village blacks- mith shop when in many cases it emerged as a general machine shop. In the late 1940's, every item was handled by hand, and the bulk of the materials were received by railway car shipment, To -day the ma- terials are largely handled for fork lift tractors and the largest percentage of materials are received by tractor -transports. Delivery of materials to customers, in the early years was undertaken by the use of a single truck, Today the company keeps five trucks busy serving customers. Indoor warehousing and sales area at the outset consisted of less than two thousand square feet located on approximately half an acre, at the corner of Hamilton Street & Hwy., 114, towards the south end of Queen Street. At present the indoor warehousing alone occupies over 18 thousand square feet, with an addition- (Continued on Page 3 2) that there is a good future in and construction work for the supplying building materials , Blyth area, Building Supplies Ltd. Gary Courtney December 27 - 30 Meet the new owners Douwe Wi0,ts 8 Gary Courtney over a cup of coffee 1a;— THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Walton WI The copper contest supper was held at the Walton Unit Christmas meeting on' Thursday evening, December 14 when the losing side prepared a delicious supper in the basement of the church. Christmas decorations showed the spirit , of the festive season, There were 36 members and friends sat down to decorated I tables following the Grace. Mrs. Gordon Murray leader of the winning side expressed her thanks to Mrs. E. Mitchell and the losing • side. After supper an exchange of gifts were in charge of Mrs. Folly Achilles and Mrs, Sadie McDonald. Everyone told who their gift was from with thanks. The winning side were asked to wear a Christmas Apron, the prize going to Mrs. G. Murray. Christmas Carols were sung accompanied by Mrs. Ray Huether at the piano, Mrs. Ron Bennett read a poem "What is Christmas'. I'he Christmas Story was read by Mrs. S. Humphries with singing of carols intervals. Mrs. N. Reid read scripture and meditation on "Its Christmas", followed by prayer. This closed the devotional part. Mrs. Howard Hackwell brought in the slate of officers for 1979 as follows: President, Mrs. Allan McCall; Vice -President, Mrs. Alex Gulutzen; VVALTO N NEWS Bureau Editor; MRS. ALLAN McCALL Hackwell; Treasurer, Mrs, Mac Sholdice; Supper Coninmittee, Mrs. Ernie Stevens; Mrs. Harold Bolger; Mrs. Bill'I:hamer and Mrs. Allan Searle; Quilt Committee, Mrs. Nelson Reid, Mrs. Frank Kirkby, Mrs. Dave Watson and Mrs. Gordon Murray; Copper Contest leaders, Mrs. Pauline Gulutzen and Mrs. Judy Emmrich; Visiting, Mrs. Edna Hackwell. Personals Friends from this area of Mrs. Edna McDonald will regret to hear that she fell corning out of the Senior Citizens Apartments in Brussels last Saturday breaking her arni and elbow and is a patient in Scaforth Community Hospital. We wish her a successful recovery. Boundary and Seventeenth Mrs. Roy Williamson was hostess in her home for the Christmas meeting on Wednesday evening, December 13 with 11 Secretary, Mrs. Howard present. Vcatrj,-0, 1CH RISTMASTI DE 0 °Y It's our favorite time for saying , thank you for your friendship ae and loyalty and for extending warm wishes to all. Brown's Tire Service R.R.2, Blyth Phone 887-67881 exchanges gifts Mrs. Ross Bennett opened with a thought then Silent Night was sung. Scripture was read from Luke 2:1-20. Mrs. Bennett led in prayer followed by a poem, A Recipe for a Christmas Pudding. Mrs. Eric Williamson gave a very tinkly topic for the season, "Let's all go home for Christmas". Mrs. Bennett gave a reading "An old Fashioned Christmas." The Christmas Carol, Joy to the World closed the devotions, Business was chaired by Mrs. Graeme Craig opening with a verse, "That's Christmas". Minutes were read by Mrs. Helen Williamson followed by the roll call. Mrs. B a.rry Hoegy gave the treasurer's report and the miscellaneous fund report was given by Mrs. Hugh .Johnston. It was decided to donate to the Calander Nursing home in Brussels. Stamps arc to be saved for the Bible Society. Our unit is responsible for cleaning the church for the month of January. There arc 102 families receiving the Observer, There was a discussion on the quilt prices. The Sunday School Christmas Concert will be this Thursday at 8 p.m. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Cliff Ritchie. A social half hour was enjoyed when a delicious lunch was scrvcd by the hostesses, Mrs, R. Bennett, Mrs. E. Williamson and Mrs. R. Williamson. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bennett and Joan spent Sunday with Mrs. Pat Bennett, Scaforth, celebrating an early Christmas. . Mrs. Gertie Bennett has been moved back to Huronview following a short stay in Clinton Hospital after breaking her hip. Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles spent Saturday visiting Jerry Achilles at his home at Bellwood, near Fergus. Ray Huether and Allan Searle attended the funeral of Mrs. Lillian Saunders, mother of tjordon Saunders last Tuesday at Royal Oak, Michigan, Little Crystal Ruth, daughter of Valker and Shirley Herticin of London is spending a month with Mr. and Mrs, Clint Emmrich while her parents are holidaying in Germany. Mr. and Mrs, Earl Watson spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Harris of London, Sandra returned with her grandparents and visited a day with her Trinity Anglican parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Watson. Mr, and Mrs. Ken McDonald spent last week on a holiday in Cuba. My Holiday Wishes to everyone. Has Christmas social Bclgravc: On Friday evening, December 1S, Trinity Anglican Church held a pot luck supper followed by a Christmas social in the Women's Institute Hall, Belgrave. The hall was decorated with a Christmas tree laden with gifts. The program opened with Christmas songs by the choir accompanied by Rev. Dan Sargent on the guitar. Recitations were given by Billy Bailie, Michael Jardin, Kimberley Sargent, Allan Bailie, Angela and .Denise Nethery. Duet by Michael Jardin and Allan Bailie, and also a trio by Brenda, Billy and Allan Bailie, A monologue by Rev. Dan Sargent and also songs by Clark Johnston were enjoyed by all. Santa Claus arrived on schedule to the great delight of the smaller children and distributed gifts and bags of candy. He departed wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Seniors Honoured The spirit of Christmas is indeed in the air, as was exemplified by the generosity and kindness of the Bclgravc Hi -C members when they provided and scrvcd a hot turkey dinner to the Senior citizens of Bclgravc and surrounding area in the schoolroom of the Knox United Church, Saturday, December 16. Transportation and delivery of meals were to shut-ins also included in their plans. Over thirty persons from the various church denoniina- tions enjoyed the repast while soft Christmas music was recorded. The tables were beautifully decorated with Christmas symbols. Prior to the meal all joined in singing familiar carols accompanied alternately on the piano by Miss Sheila Anderson, Joanne Coultes and Alison Roberts; then Alison asked the blessing. Following the meal, Mr. Clarence Hanna expressed thanks on behalf of the guests to the Hi -C for their thoughtfulness and efforts. Alison Roberts replied to Mr, Hanna's remarks. From all Bclgravc Seniors to all Hi -C members "A sincere thank you", Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year." To make it official, we're putting our greeting into print: A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Blyth Printing Doug, Lorna, Kenny & Jane Whitmore Ch4as May Christmas be your gateway to happiness and fulfillment. As you experience its divine rapture we express' sincere gratitude. Brook's Construction Mac, Brenda, Brent 8 Nicole Happy New Year! Shaving our greetings down to their most meaningful message . . sincere appreciation for your patronage and best wishes for the merriest Christmas ever! WALSH'S BARBER SHOP Belgrave seniors treated to turkey supper by Hi -C's A decorated tree, three poinsettias, a beautiful candle and flower arrange- ment and an evergreen wreath adorned with cones and poinsettia petals added an atmosphere of Christmas to the White Gift Service (946)(40 0 Christ mas )01 ()dies I all young in (heart and spirit! Ross Anderson Hardware Electric Belgrave BELGRAVE NEWS Bureay Editor: MRS, LEWIS STONEHOUSE which was observed in Knox United Church on Sunday. George Procter, Sunday School Superintendent gave the call to worship. The junior choir composed of Sunday School members led in the singing of Christmas hymns. The scripture related the story of "The Wiselnen". As Rev. Roberts read, he questioned the choir members concerning the value or use of gold, frankincense (an oil for anointing a king or queen) and myrrh (an embalming substance). Mr. George Procter gave a brief report on Sinta of Bali, Indonesia, who is the adopted child supported by our monetary contributions on White Gift Sunday. The suns of two hundred an( twenty-eight dollars is required to assist in sustaining Sinta, his family and community projects, which will ensure healthier lives, home improvements, pure water conditions and better vocational education for the community near Sinta's home. The speaker stated that balanced diet programs need attention, There is a protein deficiency as rig.? is one of the chief Merry Christmas and a Snowmobiling Good Year USED SNOWMOBILES Come in and seethe • New '79 Scorpions 1978 Scorpion Sting 440 only 300 miles. 1978 Scorpion Range Whip 400 1978 Little Whip 290 1978 Ar tic Cal Ja 2000 only 187 miles 1977 SU pa i raj k 300 1974 Scorpion 290 1974 Scorpion 340 1973 Scorpion 340 1972 Scor ion Stinger 111 Wide Track 440 1974 JEJ Ltd 400 1973 Boa Ski 290 Low Hours 1973 Rupp 440 1974 Snow Jet SSP - 340 1973 Yamaha GP433B 1972 Snow Hawk 24T 1972 Mercury Lightening 400 1970 Massey Ferguson 19.H .P. RAY POTSER 8 $ONSLTD.1 275 Huron St., Clinton 482-997 foods, Our donations to this cause were collected in twa white baskets by Robert Gordon and Andrew Walsh, Rev. Roberts spoke to the juniors concerning the rea. sons for giving gifts. The main ones were: To buy a favour, acknowledge someone of something as Jesus, symbolically as the gold, frankincense and myrrh or to share in a celebration or joyous occasion. He then questioned "Why White Gifts"? The conclusion reached was "We share from our abundance because we care about others." Everything in the world depends on :.haring and Caring by spreading the "Good News" of the gospel to all. Personal Member g of the Belgrave Knox Presbyterian Church joined with Brussels Melville Presbyterian congregation on Sunday morning in a Carol Cantala which was presented by the choir. Miss Brenda Edgar of Owen Sound spent the week- end with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Fire broke out early Saturday evening in the apartment owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of St. Ann's presently occupied by Stephen Penny. All living - room furniture and draperies 40 at Edgar Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth were host and hostess for a Christmas dinner held in the W. I. Hall, Belgrave on Saturday, December 16 for forty members of the Edgar families to spend their Christmas together. They were present from Petrolia, London, Brigden, Oil City, Owen Sound, Waterloo, Blyth, Wingham, Listowel, Belgrave. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 — 17 were completely destroyed and smoke damage to the rest of the building. Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Hanna entertained 27 members of their family and friends on Sunday, December 17 to their Christmas dinner held at the W. I. Hall, Belgrave. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Brian Storer, Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna and family of Hanover, Mrs. Randy McLean of London, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayberry and family of Londesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hopper and family R. R. 5 Brussels, Mr, and Mrs, Eldon Cook and Eric, Mr, and Mrs. Greg Cook and Jackie Lee R. R. 1 Belgrave, Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Cook and Mrs. Beth Procter all of Belgrave. 1 24ees G#Za " ittatt'L/Z ../ au ... ii WALLACE TURKEY PRODUCTS LTD, Piet and Ann Reinsma and staff Blyth and Clinton As you worship with your family at Christmas, may the true spirit of .the season greatly bless you. Sincerely, we extend our greetings. urrie's Fur.niture R. A. CURRIE & SON Wingham CORA ROBERTSON Ir• Bringing a pack full of warm wishes for a jolly Christmas to all the fine folk we count as friends. It's a pleasure to know you ...thanks. FRED McGEE AUTO ELECTRID. "SALES BACKED BY SERVICE" 355 Josephine Street, Wingham Ph. 357.1416 18 — THE BLYTH STANDARD DECEMBER 20, 1978 Berean Unit meets in church parlour Berean Unit of U.C.W. held their Christmas Meeting December 12 in the Church Parlor, President Hattie Wood welcomed all and led in the call to worship. Devotions were presented by Alice Davidson and Nona Pipe. Alice read a poem "What can I give Him," "Give my heart". Nona gave an interesting •Ittccount of Christmas costumes inotner countries, The minutes of last meeting read by secretary Dora Shobbrook. Roll Call was answered by 13 members and three visitors. Happy Birthday was sang for Isabelle A urdrie, Alice Davidson and Audrey Thompson. Hattie Wood thanked all for their co-operation to her in years in office. Alice Davidson on behalf of members a vote of thanks for her leadership. Alice invited the; unit to her home for January 9, 1979. The bible study was led by Alice Davidson and Nona Pipe. A solo,' Star of the East, was sung by Ruth Shaddick ac- companied by Hattie Wood, St. John Ambulance advises snowmobilers not to drive close behind another snowmobile because of potential danger from carbon monoxide fumes. Londesboro Mr. Pete Brown, 73, of Windsor, a former resident of the village, died on December 17th. His funeral, from Tasker Funeral Home, was held on Dec. 19 with burial in the Blyth cemetery. Mrs, Joe Shaddick was admitted to Seaforth hospital nn Decemlierl3th. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee held Christmas for their family on December 16th. Those pre- sent were Mrs. Beverly Gaul of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mustard and Sheldon;, Stratford; Mr, and Mrs, David Lee, Jason and Christoph, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen entertained their employees to a dinner and dance at White Carnation, Holmes- ville, on Saturday night there were 43 present. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Saundercock held Christmas on Sunday for their family Mr, and Mrs, John Saundercock, Woodstock; Mr, and Mrs, Wayne Peck and Kelly of Ailsa Craig and Cliff's mother, Mrs. Laura Saundercock, Mr, and Mrs. Jerry Lovell, Carol and Blair of Acton, Addie Hunking, Beryl Reid and Joan Middegaal enjoyed the Sunshine tour travel club trip on Dec. 15 to Simcoe to see the Christmas lights. Happy birthday to Mark Wallace who celebrated his 10th Birthday December 15th. Mr. and Mrs, Mac Sewers of Minesing spent week end with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lear, Mac thanks every one for cards received while he was a patient in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Lawson, John and Elizabeth, celebrating his father Earl Lawson's birthday, were Mr, and Mrs. Earl Lawson, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Warren, Mr.j .Mrs. Malcolm Byrne, London and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kyle, Hensall. Dr, Lester and Mrs. Allen, Watford and Lieut. James and Mrs, Baldars, on leave between postings at Summerside P.E.I. and Moose JaM, Saskatchewan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen, Celebrating Christmas on Sunday with Mrs. Alice Davidson and her mother, Mrs. Grace Fairy were their family Mr. and Mrs, Barney Pollard, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Lunau, Mrs, Barbara Penny,Kenneth and Gail, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Young Robert and Wendy from Toronto. ' .may,:<• WARM WISHES As the sweet sounds of Christmas echo round the world, we wish you all , the blessings of a joyous holiday season, From the management, staff of' Val's' Fashion Fare MRS. JOHN HALLAM A memorial service was held last Friday at the Fellowship Bible Chapel, Clinton for Mrs, John Hallam Auburn A Christmas Pageant is to be presented on Saturday December 23 in Knox United Church by the members and Sunday school at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. A wee live baby will play the part of Jesus. Blyth Euchre The weekly euchre was held on Monday evening in Blyth Memorial Hall. Winners of prizes were as follows; Ladies High -Dorothy Daer Men's High -Joe Holmes, Ladies Low -Mrs. Gorodn Nicholson, Men's Low -Larry Glousher, Ladle's Lone Hands -Shirley Glousher, Men's Lone Hands -Don Howes. Special prize -Isabel' German. There will be another euchre January 8, 1979. Come and enjoy yourselves. Obituaries who passed away on Wednesday December 13, 1978 in Clinton Public Hospital. She was the former Margaret Pitblado and was in her 67th year. She is survived by her husband, John Hallam, R.R.1 Auburn and two sons, Brian, R.R.1 Auburn and Stuart of Moffat, also two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Maureen) Elliott and Mrs. William (Donna) Crawford both of Goderich. Also her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Pitblado, Goderich, one brother Jack Pitblado, St. Catharines, Mrs. Jeanette McWhinney, and the late Winnifred Stephens, Kitchener. Also 12 grand- children and 2 great grand- children. At the request of the deceased, her body was donated to science, Stiles Funeral Home Goderich was in charge of arrangements. PETER BROWN Peter Brown of 271 Lauzon Road, Windsor, Ontario died in the Metropolitan Hospital Windsor on Sunday December 17 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Edna M. (McLeod) Brown, dear brother of Miss Edith Brown of Cheltingham England, dear uncle of Miss Margaret Brown of Gourouck, Scotland, Predeceased by his first wife, Ida (Stalker 1957) Brown, The late Mr. Brown rested at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor, until Tuesday then to the Tasker Funeral Home Blvth, where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 20 at 2 p.m. Rev. C. L. Wittich officiated. Interment was in Blyth Cemetery. Hullett Masonic Lodge held a memorial service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 8;30 p.m. Mr, Brown was born in Scotland and was retired from the Ford Motor Company. Lawrie Decorating Robbie, Carole & family oma 0 We're teaming up with Santa to bring o you a host oOf happy holiday dreams Q 0 Doo°o , a � 9 °o go ° o� ' and our thanks. 0 come true... 0 O Jim it Thema MIsoi a ON CHRISTMAS DAY all bells on earth will ring sounding a message of love and joy to people everywhere. Our sincere gratitude. MOW FARM SUPPLY CENTRE R.R.4 CLINTON 482-3423 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 - 19 Christmas menu? Here's how much food to buy Whether you are thinking of having a romantic dinner for two or a larger family get-together at Christmas, you might be a little unsure how much food to buy, Food Advisory Division, Agri- culture Canada offers some guidelines for buying poultry and preparing stuffing for that big supper. If turkey is on the menu, a 12 pound bird will serve 12 to 16 people, whereas one of eight pounds will suffice if only 8 to 10 people are invited to dinner. A 20 pound bird will satisfy 20 to 25 people. These servings are generous and will allow for seconds. For stuffing, allow about ten cups for a turkey of 20 pounds, and about seven cups for one 10 pounds. Don't stuff tilt bird tightly because the stuffing expands during cooking. Spoon in the stuf- fing immediately before cooking the bird and don't forget to remove it right after the dinner's over and refrig- erate turkey and stuffing separately. These pre- cautions will avoid un- necessary bacterial growth. Other types of poultry are just as welcome at Christmas as turkey. A five pound duck would serve four people. If you choose to serve a chicken or capon, allow about 3/4 of a pound per serving - a six pound bird will serve 'eight people. For the stuffing, five cups will suffice for a bird weighing eight pounds. For that menu for two, turn the turkey tradition into an intimate serving of Cor- nish chicken or quail. Pre- pare one Cornish chicken or two quails per person. Don't count on too much stuffing - apiece of cinnamon -drenched apple will fill the cavity of a quail, A wild rice stuffing complements the flavor of the Cornish chicken; allow about'/: to 3/4 cup of stuffing for each. Even at Christmas If the poultry is frozen, pay special attention to the thaw- ing procedure. It's prefer- able to thaw in the refriger- ator or in cold water, since in both cases the bird remains cold and this slows down the growth of bacteria. In the refrigerator, allow five hours per pound and about one hour per pound in cold water. After the bird is completely thawed, cook immediately, or at least within 24 hours if refrigerated. Happy holidays and good eating! Goose Greenings or other tart apple Prunes Ready -to -cook goose Salt to taste Balanced meals Agriculture Canada's food consultants advise you to look for frozen or canned fruit that is packed without sugar or in a light syrup. In terms of frozen dairy pro- ducts, sherbet and ice milk contain less fat than ice cream. Snacks like candies, chocolates and chips supply YES .anj I'm still blowing snow Dave Lee 523-4343 Radio Dispatched empty calorics whereas crisp vegetables,, fruit, nuts and raisins offer much more in terns of food value. Think about it! 1. The amount of stuffing depends on the size of the goose, Allow one cup for each pound of the bird, ready -to -cook weight, Apples and prunes may be used in equal measure. 2. Soak the prunes two hours or longer, drain and remove the pits. Peel, core and slice the apples. Mix the fruits and sweeten to taste. 3. Preheat oven to moder- ate (325°F), 4. Sprinkle the goose in- side with salt and fill its cavities with the fruits. Truss tying the legs loosely to the tail. 5. Place the goose, breast up, on a rack in an open roasting pan and roast until the leg joints move easily and the flesh is soft. Remove the fat from the pan as it is extracted. An eight -pound goose (ready -to -cook weight) will take four hours to roast; a ten -pound goose will take four and one-quarter hours; a twelve -pound goose will take five hours, and a fourteen - pound goose six hours. Season's Greetings from Walton Variety For your last minute Shopping Stop in and see our selection of • Clock Radios • Transistor Radio's • Macrame Pot Hangers • Knitted Touques & Mitts • Leather Watch Bands • Childrens Novelties SIMPSON WOODWORKING Specializing in wainscotting & Duplicating Older House Trim Inside & Out Also; Hope Chests, Oak Kifns, & Vanities R R 3 Wingham Whitechurch Ph, 357-3760 May the wonder o4 the Blessed Birth be with you forever. We send wishes for holiday blessings to our friends. The Madill's ................... Q1114YN.OS:r•.:4i:iC� �•'•',>.TaFii�:i)f�'%`::5.. Thanks good friends for your loyalty and good will. Hope your holidays will be filled to the brim with old fashioned Christmas cheer! CHATTERTON Auto Service Joe, Lucy & family We're wishing you a bright and glowing holiday season filled with warmth, mirth and good feeling. Merry Christmas! BILL'S ELECTRIC Bill & June Will 'KO "How silently, how silently the wondrous Gift is given So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven." God came quietly to earth that night, long ago, in the form of a babe, and in that same quiet way He has continued to come into the hearts and lives of human beings, when they have accepted Him, and His Gift of salvation. It is our prayer this Christmas time and always that our friends and loved ones everywhere may be blessed with "the blessings of His heaven" and that all may know the peace and the joy which the angel promised that night long ago in the Person of Jesus Christ. RUSS & MARION COOK Beginners Badge Test. Susie Walsh passed Novice 11 Badge Test. The club has several skaters going to Brussels for skating tests on Dec, 14. The girls will skate before a panel of 3 judges and be marked. Books at the Library Inside she found THE CHRISTMAS TREE house, BY MICHEL BATAILLE some unusual occupants and This unusual novel tells the heartwarming story of Laurent Segur and his son Pascal. Laurent, a widower has learned that his ten -year- old son has only three months --until Christmas --to live, He decides that he and the boy will their last days together at a chateau in the country where he will be free to love him with the full intensity of which a father is capable. EYES ETC: A MEMOIR BY ELEANOR CLARK Eleanor Clark has been told that she is suffering drastic and permanent im- pairment of sight. Her at- tempts to adjust show how hard-hitting a force the -af- fliction is. Zest and despair battle throughout as she tires to prepare but she says her "doubt remains a .luxury I 'won't do without", OCTAGON MAGIC BY ANDRE NORTON Lorrie was fascinated by the mysterious -looking, eight - sided old house. One day to hide away from the teasing and unfriendliness of the children in her new school, Lorrie went into the strange They are doing figures and dance tests. 20 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 A Christmas poem ..s by Debbie Wallace, The day our Heavenly Father Sent his Son down, from above, 1 A' candle glows from the window Bright lights shine on the tree /We know this day as Christmas A star is placed a top it It's special, don't you see? It signifies a day of joy Of happiness and love It comes but once a year A time for reuniting With friends we all hold dear For singing Christmas carols And ringing Christmas bells For giving and receiving And merry Christmas smells, But most of all believing The season's meaning true, Goodwill to everybody Love and Peace the whole year through. Figure skaters pass badge tests Dec. 12 CherylJHulley and Leslie Lawrence passed the J. SPANJER nuwuFarnuRmc • Tractor Manure Pump • Electric Manure Pump • Electric Manure Spreaders • Stabling The way you want it at a better price Mitchell 348-9104 a strange and fascinating secret. As you gather round your hearth to celebrate a radiant holiday we send you greetings and thanks. Pete & Barb WHETSTONE Auburn WARD &BUS UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LISTOWEL, ONT. 291-3040 N SS • D R, ORY C Geo. Burkholder AUTO BODY COLLISION REPAIRS & REFINISHING TOWING SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY Phone 523-9474 NOTICE H,AMMS CAR SALES LTD.: Auto Body Collision and RepairGENERAL Work Glass Installation Licensed Men to Serve You BLYTH 523-4342 523.9581 REID & PETERSON Chartered Accountant 218 JOSEPHONE ST. WINGEIAM ONTARIO TEL. 357-1522 TOM DUIZER Plumbing & Heating Oil Burner Sales -Service Installation and Motor Repair Myers Pressure Systems & Water Conditioning Equipment Sheet Metal Work LONDESBORO ONT. 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Bulk . • Fast Unloading Elgv:atOr , • 2 its open 24 p p Hrs. a day CLINTON 4$2- 482-3438' $' Rintouls breed prize bull Lee View Farms owned by Lee and Lila Rintoul and daughters Carol Kim and Debbie of R.R.2 Lucknow are breeders and owners of "Lee - View Champ" the bull named Grand Champion Charolais Bull at the 50th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. "Lee View Champ" who won the Canada Packers trophy and Ralston Purina trophy was born May 2, 1977 and weighed 1600 lbs. on show day, Lee View started a successful season when he was named Grand Champion Bull at Barrie and Markham Fairs and Supreme Grand Champion over all Beef Bulls at Orangeville winning trophies at each Fair. Lee View Champ's half brother "Benji" a Charolais steer shown by daughter Carol as her 4-H project has done equally well being Grand Champion Steer at Orangeville in a strong open steer show, Grand Champion 4-H steer in Huron County at Seaforth, Grand Champion open steer and top 4-H steer at Lucknow, and Grand Champion 4.,-H Steer at Markham Fair and went on to Royal Winter Fair placing third in a strong Crossbred Steer class. Every week more and more people discover what nighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Standard Want Ads. Dial 523-9646. Lee View Champ and Locklo Jill a full French yearling Charolais heifer who placed seventh at the Royal will go on now to the Canadian Charolais Associa- tion Convention Ballroom Sale at the Constellation ':aim tl:l�X,A, THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 — 21 Hotel in Torontoin February when the Rintoul family is anticipating a successful Sale. Auburn personals Mr. Charles Beadle arrived home last Thursday after three week's 'Vacation with relatives in Calgary. Mrs, Mary Johnston and daughter Jennifer visited last Sunday with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Orville Free has been able to leave Clinton hospital and along with Mr. Free are with their daughter Mrs, Lawrence Plaetzer and Mr, Plaetzer. • Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year JOE & JANET HUNKING Thanks for your kindness. B. J. Fabrics and thanks are coming your way ...have a Merry Christmas! GEORGE BURKHOLDER Auto Body. I lel/1 it • A IDITERY THAT LELS YOU WRITE YOUR OWN TICKET: HOW TO PLAY. All you need is a selection slip, a encil, a buck, and a little luck. • 1 You cru) get selection slips from any LOTTARIO agent. On each slip you'll see seven 'boards' with numbers! through 39. r ]sing one `board' at a time, select any ix of the 39 numbers. 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And, if you match three of the regular numbers, you win $5, Not bad fun for a buck! And there are bound to be thousands of winners every week, because the numbers you choose don't have to be in the same order as those drawn. HOW MUCH YOU WIN. The major prizes are divided into lour separate prize pools — the JACKPOT Pool, the Second Prize Pool, the Third Prize Pool and the Fourth Prize Pool. The Fifth Pitt: is worth $5. Those holding winning tickets in any of the four pool categories will share that pool equally. For example, if the JACKPOT pool is 5300,000 and 2 players have correctly chosen the six regular numbers, each player would win $150,000. The weekly JACKPOT could he $100,000, $300,000, 5500,000, or more depending upon the number of people playing LOTTARIO. In the event that there is no JACKPOT winner, the JACKPOT Pool builds each week until someone wins it. In Quebec, the JACKPOT in a similar lottery was over $1 million before being won, YOU DON'T JUST BUYATICKEL YOU PIAY IT. V ONTARIO LOTTERY CORPORATION 22 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Sugar & Spice by Bill Smiley December is a trying time, For one thing, it's so dang sudden. There you are, tottering along a day at a time, thinking it's still fall and you must get the snow tires and storms on one of these fine Saturdays, and throw some firewood into the cellar, and get some boots and replace the gloves you lost last March. Christmas is away off there. And then — bang! — yott look out one morning, and there's December, in all it's unglory: a bitter east wind driving snow, and a cold chill settles in the very bones of your soul. Winter wind as sharp as a witch's tooth sneaks in around uncaulked doors and windows. Your wife complains of the terrible draught from under the basement door. You investigate and find that one of the basement windows has been blown in and has smashed on the woodpile. You clamber up over the wood, knocking pieces off shins and knuckles, and jam some cardboard in the gap. Creep cautiously outside, and nearly bust your bum. There's ice under that thar snow. Make it to the garage, and find that your car doors are all frozen solid shut. Beat them with your bare fists until the latter arc bleeding and your car is full of dents. Finally get them open with a bucket of hot water and a barrel of hotter language. Slither and grease your way to work, arriving in a foul mood and with bare hands crippled into claws, bootless feet cold as a witch's other appendage. Come out of work to go hone and find a half-inch of frozen rain and snow covering your car, and no sign of your scraper, and another deep dent where some idiot slid into your car door on the parking lot. I could go on and on, but it's only rubbing salt in the wounds of the average Canadian. Get home from work and find that the furnace is on the blink, and the repairman is tied up for the next two days. And your wife is also fit to be tied up over your dilatoriness. Surely there is some way around this suddeness of December. Is there not some far-seeing politician (if that is not a contradiction in terms), who would introduce a bill to provide f'or an extra month between, let's say, November 25th and December Slh. I wouldn't care what he called it, It could be Lastember, referring to your fast -dying hope that there wouldn't be a winter this • �� ilpp"iy MW . ov,i • year. Or Last Call, or Final Warning, or She's Acominl Anything that gave us a good jolt. It would be a good thing for merchants, They could have special Lastember sale of gloves and boots and snow tires and ear miffs and caulking guns and weather stripping and antifreeze and nose warmers, before plunging into their pre -Christmas sales, which are promptly replaced by their January sales. It would be great for the Post Office, which could start warning us in June that all Christmas mail must be posted -by the first day of Lastember if we wanted it delivered before the following June. It would make anice talking point for all those deserters and traitors and rich people who go south every year. Instead of smirking, "Oh, we're not going south until Boxing Day. Hate to miss an old-fashioned Canadian Christmas," they could really shove it to us by tearing, "Yes, we thought we'd wait this year until the last day of Lastember, you know. Avoid the pushing and vulgarity of the holiday rush. If nothing else, it would give us a break from the massive nauseating volume of pre -Christmas advertising, which begins toward the end of October and continues, remorselessly, right into Christmas Day. Best of all, perhaps it would give dummies like me a chance to avoid looking like such a dummy. Procrastinators, who flourish during a sunny November, such as we had this year, would have no more excuses. All their wives would have to do is point to the 'calendar and say, "Bill, do you realize it's only three days until Lastember, Isn't it time you did your Lastember chores?" in fact, if that fearless politician who is going to introduce the Lastember Bill in the house wants some advice, here is a codicil for him. Somewhere in the 13111 should be the warning, in bold type: "Procrastinators will be Prosecuted!" Jcez, why not? They prosecute you for everything else. If such a month were added to the calendar - maybe we could start it with Grey Cup I)ay - people like me wouldn't go on thinking that Christmas is weeks away. Instead, on the last day of Lastember, with all their winter chores in hand, they'd know that Christmas was practically on top of them, like a big, old horse blanket, and 4 �•ci t. •.•, f) r. -�, � GS1,11t1iI,F"J1�� r� .E ,„:. •r , Let us exult in the miracle of . fir, the Holy Birth and celebrate the 4`tt • mr � iE! aiv„..4 Ufa ., M. .NW; A•., 4vA,lwvrfn J w Ft•A ...v. JCS Glory that is Christmas! Peace and thanks to our patrons, they'd leap into the proper spirit, luting up a Christmas tree, laying in their booze, tuning up their pipes for the carols. As it is now, we know that Christmas is like a mirage. It's way off their somewhere, and no need to panic. Then, with that startling Suddeness, it's December 22nd, all the Christmas trees have been bought, the only remaining turkeys look like vultures, and the liquor store is bedlam. Who's for a Lastember? � 1 Cerny Lhri�tma� Zeis melodious quartet 6rthge ridings of comfort aadjoy to one and af f. In tune we carol our tanks to clear friends for rficir loyalty and'rrusr. Vy From all of us at Wiseway... WAYNE STIRLING BERT EVANS MIKE GIBBINGS ANN LEBEAU DOUG NORMAN • DON COLQUHOUN NANCY DEARING JOHN HOOGENDORN CHRIS DANN IVAN HOGGART ELDON YEO DONNA STIRLING DOUG BYLSMA LES TURNER DANNY HOLMES FREIDA UYL SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS Closed Monday & Tuesday Dec. 25 & 26 Closed Monday Jan. 1 CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2 & 3 FOR RENOVATIONS moustmisme g n� Y 2,11 f From all of us at: Out its the country, on top of the hill 1 mile south of Blyth Ph:523-4595 WISEWAY WISEWAY Home & Building Centre FRED J. HUDIE LIMITED BAYFIELD RD., CLINTON 482-3441 HOME & BUILDING CENTRE OPEN: Monday -Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 'THE WISEST CHOICE IN TOWN' I y ITV 1 Vk"•i'.' Vita a,..G A,.. J.1X ♦.. ♦..:......u.•.. l..... ..d,'Jr. .:.'l. -114.., i.........'.hw.J. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 - 23 Service in song Blythat United Un Sunday morning, December 17, worshippers at Blyth United Church were treated to a magnificent performance in song and dialogue by the Choirs and Sunday Church School. Miss Christine McNall at the piano, accompanied the organist Mrs, Kai, for the prelude, and carols. The service was the Sunday School's Christmas Concert and involved every pupil and teacher. The Nursery and Kindergarten classes combined to sing 3 songs: Fisher of Men, This Little Light of Mine and Away in a Manger. The Primary class did all the motions that went with the whole Christmas Story about the Birth of the King of Love, as read by their teacher, Julie Shobbrook. The offering, taken by Barb Walsh, Bob McInnes, Lloyd Sippel and Earl Caldwell, included donations to the cost of providing for the care of the Sunday School's Foster Child, 81/2 year old Sung Kee Yung of Korea. The cost is $180. annually and $153,75 was received on Sunday. The older members of the Sunday School and all members of the three choirs then presented the Cantata "The Drum". Act 1 took place on a country road a few miles from Bethlehem, when a pedlar, played by Jeff Sippel, met a poor orphan boy, played by Ken Whitmore, All choirs joined in singing "When The Messiah Comes", followed by more conversation about when and where the Messiah will be born. "The Shepherd's Song" was sung by the Intermediate Choir. Then the play continued with the shepherds joining the pedlar and boy. Shepherds were Mark Hoba, Todd McDonald, Bradley Ferguson, Brent Brooks and Michael Glousher. "March of the Kings" was sung by Paul Craig, Steve Sparling, Jeff Wittich and Drew Vodden. After talking to the Kings, played by Judy McDonald, Billie Glousher and Ronnie Howson, the pedlar and the boy decide they too should go to Bethlehem, though the boy is hesitant because his tunic is patched and he has no gift. The Intermediate Choir's next selection was "What Can I Give?" with the second verse being sung as a solo by Garth Wittich, Act 1 closed with the Junior Choir singing "Rocking Carol" Act 2 took place outside the Bethlehem stable with the pedlar and boy realizing the star has stopped over the stable. The Choirs sang the Old Fench Carol "He is Born," Again the boy declines the invitation of the pedlar to go into the stable to visit the new King because he has no gift. Mrs. Wightman had coached a group of five girls, dressed as angels, to do a lovely coral reading (recited), The Shepherds moved in near the manger as "Hark, What Man?" was sung, followed by "Away in a Manger" by all the choirs with the Junior Choir singing different tune and words. Exceptionally beautiful. After the Kings had come, and presented their gifts to the Baby King, the pedlar gave a small gift, and the boy, stretching out his hand to say "I have no gift," realized he still had the timbrel in his hand. He did have a giftl Congratulations and thanks for a beautiful program go to Mrs. Wittich and Mrs. Kai and their helpers with the music, to all the Sunday School teachers for costumes and assisting in co-ordinating the performance, to the men of the Choir and Sunday School for the props, to Jeff Sippcl and Ken Whitmore who were "the stars" At the Community's Annual Christmas Carol Service on Sunday evening, greeters were Fred Howson and Earl Caldwell. Ushers were Ray Griffith, Ray Madill and Oscar Meier. Music comprised a large portion of the service. Mrs. Bakelaar was at the piano for the two anthems sung by the Christian Reformed Church Choir, directed by Rev. Roberts of Belgrave. A solo was contributed by Mrs. Cook of the Church of god. There were two anthems by the United Church Choir and for the three numbers by the Anglican Choir, Rev, Dan Sargent provided guitar accompaniment, and Mrs. I.eibold sang solo parts. Darlene Wesselink played the guitar for her song "Reach out to Jesus," Mrs, Wittich led carol singing to open the service, Rev. Sargent read from the Scriptures, Rev, Wittich led in prayer, Rev. Marquette brought the message, leaving the challenge "Ask Christ What We Have that He Wants Us To Give." All BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP Hamilton Street, Blyth, Ontario 523-4412 invites you to use this handy Christmas gift checklist with items for your whole family. OPEN FROM 1 P.M. -9 P.M., MONDAY TO SATURDAY ' ❑ Smoke Detector ❑ Steam -dry iron ❑ Toaster ❑ Coffeemaker ❑ Can Opener ❑ Philips popcorn maker O Big Mac. O Fry All ❑ Mixer O Tea Kettle O Slo-cooker ❑ Clock radio ❑ Philips door bell O Electrohome humidifier ❑ Electrohome dehumidifier ❑ Admiral washer ❑ Admiral dryer ❑ Admiral freezer - Philips beauty set ❑ Hair Dryer ❑ Lady's Shaver 0 8 track or O Blow Dryer O Curling iron O Hair trimmer O Philips Man's razor ❑ Sharp microwave oven • 12" B/W T.V. [Admiral, Philips] ❑ 20" B/W T.V. [Admiral] O 14" Colour T.V. [Admiral] O 20"Colour T.V. [Philips] O 26" Magnavox console O Colour T.V. [by Philips] O Component Stereos O Speakers O Record Player O Intercom [by Fanon] O Calculators ❑ T.V. Remote Converter O F.M. Car radio with 8 track 0L AM -FM car radio with cassette player O Car 8 track players cassette tape caddy. 00.0. • , • . .: *. .* *. , t. *. . • t Remember, pct any $15.00 purchase could make you the lucky winner of a $50.00 voucher to be used on the purchase of any item in our shop. Draw -Saturday, December 0, 23, 1978 at 8:30 p.m. ***" '46%*14:11Ar Vg' the music for the carols were organ and .piano duets by Mrs. Kai and Christine McNall and Rev. Hoogsteen pronounced the Benediction. The offering, amounting to $192,00 will all be sent to the Christian Blind Mission which supplies Vitamin A etc, to undernourished children in the Third World, to prevent blindness, Fifty cents worth of drugs will treat a child. Over 150 persons enjoyed a social half hour and refreshments following the I service, Rev. Wittich has been conducting Chapel 1 Services at Huronview at 9:30 every Sunday morning. CLOSED Dec.25 & 26 0 SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION, WEFORSEE MANY SELLOUTS. QUALITY MEATS Cold Springs Turkeys! 2O11b. Gr. � �A" 6-16 Ib. 1 • Gr. "A" 21.26 lb. 1 .15 lb. Utility Gr. 8.12 lb. 1 .1 O' lb. "Ready to Cook" Boneless white and dark Turkey Roasts 4.6 lb. 2.39 Ib. Gr. "A" Oven Ready Young Ducks 4.5 Ib. 1.2011b. Maple Leaf Football Hams Whole or Maple Leaf Tendersweet Dinner Ham Schneiders Old Fashioned Hams Whole Cry ovae '/2 /2 1.89 lb. Boneless 2.491b. 2.99 lb. 3.19 �---; Lewis i-- Lewis or Weston's White 1.39 Bread 13 loaves for Weston's Brown n' Serve Twin Rolls 12's, .39 Reg. 65 cents for Wittich's Luncheon Rolls . 9's Reg. 53 cents for .39 Weston's Mincemeat Pies, 22 oz. Reg. 1.35 for 1.19 Lewis Mincemeat Tarts, 6's Reg. 89 cents for .79 FROSTED FOODS Sunny Limeade 12 oz. Sunshine Fancy Peas , Mixed Vegetables, or Kernel Corn, 2 lb. bag .85 Savarin T.V. Dinners All Kinds each .89 .49 Coca-Cola 1.5 Litre 2/.99 plus Deposits Xmas Candy in Good Supply Please Note: Many of last week's specials still In effect. Open Wed., Thurs. and Fri. nights this week for your shopping convenience. Dole Pineapple Chunk, Crushed, Sliced 19 oz. .59 Stokelys Fancy Wax Beans 14 oz. French's Prepared Mustard 16 oz. McNair Chopped Walnuts 8 oz. Bick's Sweet Mixed Pickles 32 oz. .99 FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES Sunkist Navel Oranges 5 sizes 113's, 88's, 72's, 56's, 48's, All selling at special prices. California Emperor Red Grapes I "Combine Brand" the best Tangerines Large size Fresh Head Lettuce Florida Vine Ripe Tomatoes per lb. Fresh Cranberries 1 Ib. pkg. .79 .69 lb. .89doz. .69e .49 1 Also: green onions, green' peppers, radish, yams, cucumbers, parsley, Waxed Turnips •0911b. No. 1 Ont. Cabbage Limes, Lemons, Fresh Pears, Fancy Red Delicious, Ida Red, Mutsu Apples. Economy Size "white Only" Kleenex .59 Facial Tissue Lysol Deoderizorspray 13 oz. 1.79 .19 Ib. Reynolds Heavy Duty Foil Wrap 18" x 25' .99 Bye The Sea 2/•69 Flaked Tuna 6 oz. .79 3Kelloggs 575 gm .9 Rice Krispies 1.19 Campfire Willie 11 oz. _ 1.89 Marshmallows 2/89! Swans Down Bathroom Tissue 4 rolls 1 .09 .79 Air Care Solid • Room Deodorizers OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK OPEN FRI. NIGHTS TILL 9 Phone 523-9332 We Delayer We reserve the right to limit quantities WIRY 24 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Report from Queen's Park Greenhouses will use waste heat BY MURRAY GAUNT The Minister of Energy announced the next phase of the cooperative venture be- tween the public and the private sector with respect to utilization of waste heat from the nuclear power stations at Bruce and Pickering. Two small scale green- house production facilities ,are to be established, one each at Bruce and Pickering, and Hydro will commence immediately on the actual engineering design stage of the system needed for the extraction and piping of warm water. In discussions held by the Ontario Energy Corporation with growers, fish farm operators, developers and the financial community, agreement has been reached that the project would be undertaken by the private sector and that the small ..owner grower be given every opportunity to become involved. In August, preliminary de- sign proposals were re- quested from private sector investors who are interested in developing the green- house and fish farm facilities. The level of in- terest appears to be very high, and from the submis- sions received and from ongoing discussions three basic areas of concern have emerged: 1. Since the actual extraction of the warm water will need to be capitalized over a long period of time, there is a need to define more clearly the long term financial and technological risks involved and how to deal with them; 2. Because long term con- tracts are required, there is a I need to explore the specific ways to attract or secure substantial private sector in- vestment capital; 3. The potential productivity of greenhouses at these locations must be measured accurately; also high quality water must be assured, through detailed analysis based on actual growth cycles. These projects, at Bruce and Pickering, will be de- signed first and foremost to test the productivity of greenhouses in those locations, including weather effects such as sunlight ayailabilities, snow loading, wind and inversion factors, soil, water and air quality' conditions and other growing parameters. In addition, various crops and growing techniques, such as hydroponics, greenhouse de. sign and possible engine ering improvements will be evaluated. The Minister expressed the desire to work closely with the municipal officials concerned to coordinate the development of this unique project. Third and final reading has now been given to the cont roversial bill on health and safety in the workplace. This legislation had been delayed by the government for some months, following debate in committee, when the three parties failed to agree upon which categoreis of workers should be covered. six es- sential principles were pro- posed by the Liberals: (1), coverage of all non- agricultural workers; (2), limitation on the right to refuse work by policemen, firemen and others were life or safety of the public is in jeopardy; (3), mandatory health and safety committees for all industrial work places and mines with more than twenty employees, and health and safety represen- tatives for construction sites; (4), pre -testing of all new substances introduced into the workplace; (5), re- cognition that employers an dsupervisors may advance the taking of every reason- able precaution as a defence in appropriate situations; (6), assessment of contractors on an equal basis with other employers. Workers are given the right to refuse to perform unsafe work but the following exceptions are specified: policemen, fire- men, workers in correctional institutions and training schools and employees in health or health-related jobs, Provision is made for health and safety committees to be established in all workplaces wherever a dangerous sub- stance subject to control orders is present. Commit- tees are also provided for where there are twenty or more employees, except in offices, stores, apartment buildings, libraries, museums, theatres, private clubs, restaurants and hotels. Under the bill the Minister of Labour has the authority to create health and safety committees at any workplace. Sterilizations being per- formed on anyone under the age of 16 will be prohibited for nine months to give the Ontario Government an op- portunity to study the issue, Health Minister Dennis Tim- brell said this week. He said that any exceptions would be for medical reasons only. May your Christmas stocking be filled with all your favorite arm wishes for a Happy Holiday! One of the joys of Christmas is the opportunity to say thank you for your trust and confidence. Elliott Insurance Agency Gordon, John and skiff Mr, Timbrell had not been informed by his staff that sterilizations were being per- formed on mentally retarded persons. However, according to a report from a former special consultant on mental retardation for the Ministry of Community and Social Services, some 308 people under the age of 18 were sterilized in 1976. Ontario's first boarding school for children with severe learning disabilities will not open as scheduled or. January 1st, according to a government official, It is anticipated, however, that the school, to be located in Milton, will be operational sometime in January, and the Minister of Education. Dr, Bette Stephenson, has said that the Ministry is "in the process" of hiring people Roya} commissions in Ontario are guilty of esces- sive and immoderate, spending, and the Govern- ment should be strict about enforcing guidelines to con- trol them', said former Liberal leader Robert Nixon in the Legislature this week. The report of Provincial Auditor Norman Scott, tabled Monday, showed that sixteen royal commissions cost the Gvocrnment more than $11 million in the last four years. The Ontario Legislature gave approval this week to a bill which will continue rent control until the end of next June, Frank Drea, Minister of . Consumer and Com- mercial Relations, intro- duced the bill which amend- ed the Residential Premises Rent Review Act. The bill postponed the expiration of the act to June 30 from December 31. The Legislature prorogued this week for Christmas. The new session is not expected to commence until sometime in February, and, since this will be my last report for this ycar, 1 want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, Merry Christmas Happy New Year Eloping your Christmas will be merry Your holidays bright and gay, And nd all the good old fashioned . joys Cross your hearth and stay. Heartfelt thanks for your valued patronage Harv, Deanna 8 Staff at SNELL'S GROCERY SUNNY SMILES - A group of locals took a Sunshine tour of Simcoe Friday to see the Christmas lights. Brent Brooks, Drew Vodden Bantams Blyth Bantams travelled to Zurich on December 6 and came home with a 3-3 tie. Bruce Hunking scored twice with Kevin Coultes adding another for Blyth's 3 goals. Assists went to Kevin Coultes - 1, Brent Andrews -1, Gerry Hoggarth - 1 and Dave Plunkett -1. The team then travelled to Monkton on December 11 and won 9 - 3. Bruce Hunking again led the scoring with 3 goals, Kevin Coultes - 2, Darryl Chalmers -1, Gerry Hoggarth -1, Kurt Witfield -1 and Ron Howson -1. Assists went to Kevin Coultes -2, Ron Howson -2, Darryl Chalmers -1, Brent Andrews -1, Bruce Hunking -1, and David Plunkett -1. On Saturday, December 16, Huron Park hosted Blyth and we carne home with an 8-2 win. Bruce Hunking led the scoring with 4 goals, Kevin Coultes -2, Dave Plunkett -1 and Gerry Hoggarth -1. Assists went to Lions BINGO Every Saturday at Blyth Memorial Hall 12 reg. - 10 each 3 share the wealth $150 jackpot 60 calls every Sat at 8 p.m. Darryl Chalmers -4, Jim Oster - 3, Keith Hallam -2, Gerry Hoggarth - 2, Ron Howson -2, Blaine Coultes -1 and Bruce Hunking -1, Blyth hosted the Brussels Bantams on Monday, December 18 and sent them home with a 10-0 defeat. Goal scorers were Gerry Hoggarth - 3, Darryl Chalmers -3, Kevin Coultes -2, Keith Hallam 1 and Bruce Hunking -1. Assisting on the goals were Bruce Hunking -5, Gerry Hoggarth -3, Darryl Chalmers -3, Rick Scrim- geour -2, Brent Andrews -1 and Ron Howson -1, In all of these games the goaltenders have played extremely well with a 2.4 goals against average in the season. (Standard Photo) THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEWIIIBER 20, 1978 - 25 PeeWeEs shut out The Blyth Pee Wees recorded two shutout victories during the past week. On Tuesday December 12, Blyth travelled to Hensall and came away with a 2-0 victory. Todd McDonald scored both Blyth goals. Assists went to Brad Lyon, Darryl Plunkett, Bill Win free throw Six students from Blyth Public School competed on Saturday in a basketball free-throw tournament. The contest, held at Central Huron Secondary School, pitted the students against shooters from ,seven other schools. The competitors: Trudy Passchier, Brent Brooks, Lori Charter, Drew Vodden, Karen Caldwell, and Kevin Draper, all shot very well, with two of the six winning their respective divisions. Brent Brooks won the eleven year boys' division, and Drew Vodden won the twelve year boys' division and also shot eleven out of fifteen shots. The second level, against Goderich, Owen Sound and Stratford, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be held in Clinton on January 20, 1979. SEASON'S GREETINGS! The winner of the world's largest Christmas Stocking b Jane Martin, R R ft 2, Wingham. We will be closed on the following ;!oysi Sunday Dec, 24 and Monday Dec. 251h. Wednesday Dec. 20th to Saturday Dec. 23rd Wed. -Thur. 8:00 '.m. only! -Fri.-Sat. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Aouu IMtI1tAIMMIMI Starts Boxing Day Tuesday Dec. 26th Tues. to Thur. 8:00 p.m. - Fri. -Sat. 7:00-9:15 p.m. YOU'LL Go BANANAS. WALT DISNEY'S 1500k,ul Al3000431,44 l ,4,1R1aR1,011,1AF1, es•F4A 111114✓1AWINittalin kS Join with Blyth Leos for Christmas Carolling on Saturday, December 23rd Meet in front of Legion Hall, at 7:30 HAYRIDE "EVERYONE WELCOME" Preszcatorr goaltending duties in both On Friday, December. 15, games. Blyth blanked the Clinton Blyth will play in Monkton "B" team 18-0. Blyth goals Ion Thursday December 21 at were scored by Doug Craig 4, 7:00, Huron Park will be in Todd McDonald 4, Kent Blyth for a 7:00 game on Howatt 3, Brad Lyon 3, Brent Friday, December 22. Brooks 2, Darrin Richmond BLYTH CLINTON LADIES 1, Darryl Plunkett 1. Assists BOWLING LEAGUE went to Kent Howatt 5, Games over 250: Darryl Plunkett 2, Brad Lyon • Lynne Henry 291 2, Doug Craig 2, Darrin Kathy Black 260 Richmond 1, Don Allen 1, Fia Bruinsoma 255; !Todd McDonald 1, Michael Val Marriage 259/254/278 Chalmers 1, Jerry Hakkers 1, High Single Ladies - Lynne Bill Preszcator 1. Pat Cronin Henry 291; High Triple - and Scott Machan shared the Ladies, Val Marriage 791. BLYTH INN FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Saturday:Dec. 22-23 HOWARD SMITH YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA NOW PLAYING DEC. 20 - 23 WED. SAT. WED. - THURS. ONE SHOWING ONLY 8 P.M. FRI. & SAT. THUNDER & LIGHTNING 7 P.M. THE DRIVER 8:40 P.M. TMuRS. ONE SHOWING ONLY 8 P.M. DEC. 26 - JAN. 1 TUES. - MON. Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can. • COIUAIBIA ACIU11IS Anell A CASABLANCA 11,461011x$ PtooM tl An ALAN PARKER Film MIDNIGHT EXPRE DEC. 29 - 30 FRI. & SAT. MATINEE ONLY STARTS 1:30 REGULAR PRICES SPECIAL MATINEL 30 The Square, Goderich, 524-7811 Program sublect to change without notice 26 — THE BLYTH S`.TANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Christmis is creepin' in, not quite ready, read the want ads, ar IIIMIMIMINIMONNINAMP 1 Coming Events A FAMILY Christmas Service, Blyth United Church, Sunday, 11 a.m. Everyone invited. 1-51-1 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., $5 least:' on split. Many other specials. Jackpot $200. must go each week. 1-31-tf 4 Help Wanted Purchasing Secretary Required for the .(t)on, Cl/loUn-t, ����� G s oaxel o/dtteation ADMINISTRATION CENTRE 103 ALBERT STREET CLINTON ONTARIO NOM 1L0 DUTIES TO COMMENCE JANUARY 29, 1979 Proficient typing, a knowledge of purchasing practice and general office procedures applications will be received by R.M. Wright PURCHASING MANAGER UNTIL January 5, 1979 '-51.1 11 Articles For Sale RABBIT cages, wire, feeders, water cups, and tools, Hughes 523-9424, 11.51-1 ,ONE wringer washer machine, Westinghouse model. Phone 523-4528 after 6 o'clock. 11-51-1 COMBINATION stereo, record-player, AM -FM radio, 20" TV, nice piece of furniture. Buy it for Christmas. $175. 523-9663. 11-51x1 ONE 30" Interprize gas range, one Smith Corona adding machine and one 6 gallon aquarium. Phone 523-4216. 11-51x1 1-340 Kolher engine and clutch assembly for a '74 snowmobile. 523-4402. 11-51x1 'CRAFTSMAN Air Rifle, with high compression pump, shoots BB's, pelletts or darts. Used only once. 523-9640. 11-51-1 MEN'S Size 42 single breasted style navy blazer. Polyester. Console mahogany table 24 x 38, with 5 boards 38 x 84. Phone after 6. Mrs. Ralph McCrea 523-9344. 11-51x1 1976 SS -250 Polaris. Al shape. Low miles. 523-9630 after six. 11-51x1 OVEN-READY geese and ducks. Apply to Ronald McDowell. Phone 523-9549. I 1-50x2 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 2- 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, EiGAGEMENTS, 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.11.4. Monday No cancellation of multiple insertion advertisements after Noon, Mondays. Phone 523-964b 11 Articles For Sale RENT a quality new piano $39.00 monthly. Pulsifer Music, 527-0053. 11-48-tf CHRISTMAS TREES - pine & spruce. Trees are free from snow. Hwy. 86 west of Wingham, 357-2440. Ncil Edgar. 11.49-3 PINE and Spruce Christmas trees, Glenn Casemore 357- 1498 Wingham, 11/4 miles south of Wingham or Hwy 4 and then 11/4 miles east. 11-49-3 12 Wanted To Buy WANTED—Used furniture, appliances and antiques. Call Jack's Place, Lucknow, 528.2625. 12.31-tf 13 Wanted GOOD used furniture, appliances, antiques. Vanastra Home Furnishings. Phone 482-7922. 13-404 14 Property For Sale ESTAT 482.9371 Clinton RESIDENCE: 523-9338 NEW LISTING - 47 acres near Walton, 11/2 storey 3 bedroom home, good barn and drive shed, MODESTLY PRICED 1 floor, 2 bedroom bungalow on Drumond Street, Blyth, electric heat, large lot. ****** PRICE TO SELL - On large lot, newly renovated, 2 floor brick home, 4 bedrooms, family room, in Blyth. ** **** NEAR HOLMESVILLE - Farrowing Operation, 9 acres, modern 1 floor bungalow. ****** BLYTH - Newly built, 1 floor 3 bedroom brick home, fully insulated basement, on quiet street, ****** HIGHWAY PROPERTY - No buildings, 80 acres, 45 acres workable, near Blyth. ****** 200 ACRE Highway Farm near Auburn, with good 2 storey brick home, barn suitable for cattle or hogs. ****** MODERN APARTMENT BUILDING - 2 storey, 4-plex, laundry room, good income. ****** BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - 2 storey ' brick apartment building on main street Blytf can be converted for commercial use. ****** NEW LISTING - Near Londesboro, 28 acres, 11/2 storey good brick home, barn equipped for 250 hogs. 14-51-1 A Standard Classified will pay you dividends. Have you: tried one? Dial Blyth, 523.9646. 14 Property For Sale 14 Property For Sale Pierre Rammeloo- Res. 523-9478 Valuable commercial space for lease. Good location. Good size. Available immediately in Clinton. Lovely house on.15 acres. A home that must be seen. Try an offer. Call today. Excellent hotel, good income, priced very reasonale. This is an exceptional buy. Hwy 8 Lots commercial or industrial. Zoned, ready for development. Several low priced, low down payment homes available. Gbod duplex in Blyth. Because of its reasonable price, live up, rent down, pay the mortgage. Our firm has over 100 farms listed of all kinds, shapes and sizes, in Grey, Bruce and Huron Counties. We will help you find 'the one right for you. Clothing stores, Variety stores, General Stores, plus others. Come in and see us and discuss your plans. 14-51-1 WORKMAN REAL ESTATE LTD. CLINTON, ONT. Merry Christmas to all from Gary Walden 523-9212 Harold Workman 482-3455 Dirk van der Werf 482-3165 Henry Mero 527-0430 BLYTH PROPERTIES King Street - 3 bedroom, 2 storey brick home, $26,500.00 Dinsley Street - Brick duplex or 4 bedroom home, $25,000.00 Dinsley Street • 5 bedroom, aluminum -sided home, $19,900.00 Hamilton Street - 3 bedroom bungalow, full basement, $42,900.00 Hamilton Street - 3 bedroom brick home, with family room, fireplace, sundeck, patio doors, rec room, double garage on a double lot, $62,500.00 9 good sized lots available on proposed Drummond Street. COUNTRY PROPERTIES Stone house on 2 acres, with 3 bay garage and workshop near Blyth, $69,900.00 In Walton - $28,000.00 for this 3 bedroom brick and aluminum . home or make offers to have it completed. Near Brussels - 3 bedroom home, attached garage excellent condition for $34,900.00 Secluded log and stone bungalow on 16 acres of bush near Blyth Londesboro - 3 bedroom bungalow, full basement, patio doors, sundeck and garage on a good sized lot, 545,500.00 Hobby Farm • 5 acres with brick 4 bedroom home, barn and steel shed, near Londesboro, only $42,900.00 Hobby Farm near Blyth, 5 acres, nice home and barn $49,900.00. +� FARMS 233 Acres - North of Seaforth, 210 acres drained level loam land, one set of excellent buildings, presently dairy, all equipment and cattle negotiable. 100 Acres - on paved road south of Brussels, 35 acres of rolling, workable land, rest hardwood bush, $55,000.00 100 Acres - near Brussels with excellent house, older barn, good but need remodelling, 65 acres workable, loam, $85,000.00 80 Acres - 35 acres workable, cedar bush, loam, spring -fed Trout creek, Brussels area, $39,900.00 169 Acres - Dairy, 47 tie-ups, pipeline, good home, Elma Township 100 Acres, no buildings in Morris Township 14-51-1 '***I..A * *►' • 14 Property For Sale 12 acres located approxi- mately 4 miles from Blyth consisting of a solid 3 bedroom brick home, combination wood and oil furnace and drilled well, Older bank barn, easily adapted for many uses, is presently used for horses and goats. Newer steel sided implement shed is 20 x 50. Asking 560,000.00. Call Sharron Wilding representing Don Holst Real Estate Ltd., Res. 338-2483, Bus, 338-3940, 14-51-1 19 Notices If the person seen taking a man's black leather coat from the Blyth Arena, Saturday, December 16 at the Blyth Lions Christmas Dance would return it no further action would be taken. - Don Scrimgeour, Blyth. 523-9665, 19-51-1 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-tf Hank's Small Engine Service Henry Reinink 1 Mile North of Londesboro 523-9202 Snowmobile, Snow- blower, etc., Repair 19-31-tf CONCRETE WORK Expert chimney and roofing repairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. 19-31-tf PHIL'S REFRIGERATOR and Appliance Service. 24 hour emergency service. Used appliance sales. Phone 887-9062. 19-31-tf WANT ADS WORK Phone 523-9646 Additional Classffled next Page CLASSIFIED 19 Notices— 19 Notices '5°' Attention ;, Po '5 Farmers We are now paying $5.00 — $15.00 for fresh dead or disabled cows & horses over 500 lbs. All calves & pigs picked up free of charge. Fast Efficient Service — 24 hrs, a day 7 days a week, HURON DEAD STOCK REMOVAL Call collect 482-9811 Call us first you won't have to call anyone else 24 Cards of Thanks 24 Cards of Thanks Sincere thanks and appre- ciation to my family and friends for cards, gifts, visits and inquiries during my stay in St. Joseph's Hospital, and since returning home, Special thanks to Hullett Masonic Lodge; Regal Chapter 11275 O.E.S.; Rev.. John Oestreicher; Rev. S. McDonald; Dr. Grainger; the nurses on fourth floor, and to all who are helping at home. - Jack Snell. 24-51x1 I wish to express my sincere thanks ,to relatives, friends and neighbours for thier kindness, cards, gifts, flowers and visits while I was a patient in Clinton Hospital. Special thanks to Dr, Newland and the nurses on first floor. Elizabeth Kirkconnell. 24-51x1 We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for thoughtfulness during our recent bereavement. The many acts of kindness, beautiful floral tributes, messages of sympathy and other donations will always be remembered. Special thanks to staff of Clinton hospital, University hospital, Dr. Street and Dr. Roach. The Wagner Family. 24-51-1 Oktic774/067 To all our friends, we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, New Year. Harold, Thelma and Kerilyn 26-51-1 Ed and Anne Davies would like to wish their friends and neighbours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 26-51-1 Season's Greetings with best wishes for the Holiday Season and the corning year to all my friends. Bernard Craig. 26-51x1 We wish for all our relatives, friends and neighbours of Blyth and Clinton and surrounding areas a Merry Christmas and the best in the New Year. - Dorothy and Art Heard 26.51-1 We would like to wish all our ! friends and neighbours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, - The George's 26-51x1 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Hugh, Blanche, and James Wharton. 26-51-1 Winter is Here CaII Us To Clear Your Driveway This Winter. We also still install T.V.Towers, rotors, aerials and boosters. TOM CRONIN Phone 523-4223 fITP1 .1 ! M tf) O .013,4014AT , .rry -it.h% THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 — 27 From the minister's r s stud y [by Ted Hoogetepn] God makes very clear in the incarnation of his Son, that Jesus should be his name. (Mt L.21/Luke 1.31). This name is worthy of deep reflection, To understand the fulness of 'Jesus' i.e., Saviour, supersedes all human ability. That name is so ' deep in meaning; rich in content that God the Father only owns the right and power ` to, c41. his Son: Jesus. Only God fathoms the depths of love and the abyss of suffering 61. his Son whom he laid in the manger. This name 'Jesus' is a holy name, in which God expresses the person and work of the Son, of whom only the Father understands the abundance of grace and loving mercy. The wonder of it all is that God has not kept that a secret. We may know this name, reflect upon it, use it. This name brings God's people to their knees in repentance, asking God to be cleansed from all sins. This is the covenant name that binds God's people together in one unbreakable bond, the covenant of grace, speaking the name: Jesus, our God and Saviour. This name blends voices, the harsh and soft, the melodious and coarse, into one beautiful sound of praise. This name Christians dare use only in 'highest NOEL We extend to you our wish that merriment may brighten your happy home. Be glad! !adoration: My Saviour) Jesus ; ' raises God's people from their knees to live in the newness of life, over- shadowed by the Holy Spirit, Thus, this name shocks and thrills, every time it is 7 curse? spoken, every time it is heard, It shocks because for sin, the disobedience of people, God had to offer up his Son to the cross; Human sins, personal and social, caused the humiliation of the only begotten Son of the Feather. It thrills, excites, stirs to deepest adoration and honour, because God and Son willingly gave atone- ment to the glory of the name of Jesus, Who can then use the name carelessly, or as a It is the name God has exalted above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth, ,and under the earth, and ev.e y tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father, (Phil 2.9.11) thERRY CIIRt� Here's hoping the joyful season is filled with happiness. We wish you and yours a beautiful holiday. Tom and Cheryl) Cronin ors of old fashioned cheer to our friends and neighbors. Thanks. Only 3 shopping days Before Christmas on every item a,Ye 20v Q in the store Sale Ends December 23rd STAFF & MANAGEMENT OF THE VILLAGE RESTAURANT Open 'til 9 00 p.m. up to & including December 23rd Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day Open Wednesday December 27th HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY! Ladies' & Children's Clothing 523-4351 V als Fashion FareValerie Dale -Prop. ,28 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 OOAO .Q o rro-o-o.o .Qh.'O...Q7O:.Q.:O Lo n d e s b 0 r 0church news JOYS OF WINTER — The Hullett wonders at their Christmas Concert Tuesday . grades one and two acted out winter night. (Standard Photo) Manning sold (Continued from Page 15) al five thousand square feet of climate controlled show- room and sales area. The entire yard has grown from 2 lots to 7 lots of almost 2 acres, and extends along Hamilton Street for 462 feet. Alex Manning was actively engaged in the original company as head of the father and son venture for over two decades. He suffered a stroke in late Aug. of 1968 while working at the restoration of an early means of turning horses into belt Seasons Greetings Warmest wishes for o bright and beautiful Christmas Season, power. The machine, called a horsepower, employed horses hitched to wooden arms that extended from a frame. The horses by walking a circular path, transmitted their walking through the centre mounted gears into a pulley that could .belts the horses walking mo- tion into belt. power. The power was used to run various machines, such as grain separators, small capacity saw mills and corn cutting boxes: Although Mr. Manning survived this initial stroke, he would never again return to working with wood. Before his death in August of 1975 however, he did see a major expansion of the company, and it's incorporation as A. Manning & Sons Limited. Due to failing health, sow. John and Bill, decided it early 1978 that after more than three decades in business, they would offer the business for sale, It was with a great deal of pleasure, however that they learned that the new owners wished to use the Manning name in the incorporation of the new business. .•:., E • A • S O N Is Greeters on Sunday morning were Jim Jameison and Bert Lyon with ushers Kevin Tamblyn, Bob Pen - found, Donald Reid and Chris Roberts. Choir Anthems were "Incarnation" and Joseph Dearest with Mrs, Ruth Shaddick, choir director and Mrs. Louise McGregor, organist. Rev. McDonalds 'children History not dull at workshop History dull? - not when Gerald Kilian is in charge or Ed Phelps is talking! Dr, Kilian is chairman of the Local Societies Committee of the Ontario Historical Society and Mr. Phelps is curator of the Regionijl. Collection at the D.B. Weldon Library of the University of Western Ontario. Executive members of the Huron County and the Bay- field Historical Societies at- tended a workshop on 'Saturday, in London. Mr. Dave McClure of Crediton, Mrs. Robert Simpson of Hensall, Miss Dorothy Cox, Miss Kay Reid and Mrs. Gwen Pemberton of Bayfield were amongst forty re- gistrants. The session was held at King's College and was designed for researchers and genealogists with little or no writing experience. Dr. Kilian pointed out that there is a new breed amongst researchers called LACACS which, he said, are multiplying like rabbits all over the province. (A t latest count, there are over ninety). Dr. Jacques Goutor spoke on organizing research data in preparation for writing and Dr. Killan chaired a session on the problem of providing that all-important historical setting and back- ground when writing family profiles or biographies. This is' most essential and, of course, requires • much patient digging. story was "Best Gift you can give at Christmas Time" is gift of show our love", Junior teachers were Mrs.Janet Fothergill and Mrs, Bev. Riley, Flowers on the memorial stand were placed in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Little, The poinsettas on stands at the front of the church were placed by United Churct, women of . Burns and Londesboro. Next Sunday's December 24th, services are 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. McDonald gave a special thanks to the Londesboro U.C.W. for the beautiful autograph quilt it was on display Sunday a.m. for everyone to see. 1•• • It is with a deep feeling of gratitude that we greet our friends and pray that the Blessings of the Father's most '• precious gift be yours this wondrous holiday. •114 . • • • • Bowes Electronic Shop Irvin & Betty Lynn and Annabelle Hoy and the entire staff wish you and yours the very best of the season LYNN HOY ENTERPRISES Highway 86 East, Wingham Phone 357.3435 •.•.'.•.•.•.•.•.•..'.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.'.••'•'.••'.'Z• j••'. • 1 , G •. R E' E T •. N •. G S '4 '4 OBEDIENT FAMILY - The grade seven Hullett students presented a Christmas play at their concert Tuesday night. The legend of the holly The association of holly and Christmas is derived from the Druids of early British history. The plant was considered sacred (named for the word "holy") and it was thought dir* *** \ * I �I! (t o A partridge...a pear *tree...a sincere wish for your happiness.., all sure signs pointing to a sier. bristnias ,*to .I * JANS BEAUTY SHOPPE Janice Robinson/ the sun never deserted the pancakes were then baked. holly tree, in many parts of A popular superstition Europe, sprigs of holly were followed that prickly hollies later used in decoration to were present in homes where the birth of husbands were in com- mand. I f smooth -leaved hollies decorated the home, the wife dominated. In more modern times, holly leaves and bark were used to cure various ail- ments. American Indians brewed holly tea to restore good appetites and keep ,warriors healthy in battle. Indian women wore sprigs of holly during childbirth to ease pain and assure de. livery of a healthy infant. commemorate Christ. Early Europeans be- lieved holly repelled all evil spirits and was a protection against lightning. In parts of England, it was considered unlucky to leave holly in your home after New Year's Eve, Others believed, to ward off misfortune, holly must be removed before Shrove Tuesday and burn- ed in the same fire in which New history THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1178 —a 29 A new and exciting history of the Canada Company which is being published jointly by the County of Perth and Cumming Publishing, Stratford, will be available in January 1979. This covers the early story of Guelph and Guelph Town- ship, The Huron Tract and scattered Crown Land lots across Southern Ontario from Windsor to Ottawa. The book tells mainly the founding of the Company in 1824, establishment of early settlements, . building The Huron Road and the gradual introduction of self govern- ment which reduced the authority of C; sada Com- pany officials posted either in Goderich or Toronto. The troubles of commis- sioners and likewise those of ,the settlers which were complicated by poor com- munications arc set out. In spite of complaints by certain settlers, The Canada Compnay was one of the most successful settlement companies to operate in Canada and was largely reponsible for the dramatic increase in immigration fol- lowing the Rebellion of 1837. The story of the Canada Company was written by Thelma Coleman, a freelance author, who lives in Strat- ford. The text was written in 1973-74 for the Perth County Historical Board and during 1978, the 125th anniversary of Perth County, it was decided to publish it. Vocational equipment (tontmued from Page 7) said he didn't think the board could tell the budget committee it had to work this kind of expense into the budget adding that the board may have to look at amalgamating courses. Frayne said that today nearly all the courses taught in the schools are used by the students but added that it "wasn't important whether students put the knowledge into a trade." "What's important to me is that the fact that they can use it," he said. they were not going to get everything they asked for but told the board that "it couldn't go on forever just putting it off." He said he realized the figure was hefty but he couldn't see how the board "can't provide equipment for teachers to teach with and yet can give them a nine percent raise to teach," "If you're going to put a teacher in front of the classroom you're going to have the give him something to teach with," he stressed He added that the principals knew that again. THE JOYS ' OF CHRISTMAS Merry Christmas '4k and Happy New Year We thank you for your patronage in the past and look forward to serving you in the future. o%. O~O'0' teven�on. graining AND GENERAL CONTRACTING LTD. Aluminum — Siding — Soffit Seamless Eavestrough P.O. Box 43 887-6433 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 Our wishes travel far and wide to reach all our friends and neighbors. Merry, merry Christmas, with a special "thank you", for your support,and trust. May Christmas bring friends to your fireside and peace to your home. In the glow of your friendship HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS IS AS SPARKLING AND WONDERFUL AS YOU ARE! Lyth Inn Harold, Thelma and family Wishing one and all a Happy and prosperous New Year Mitchell's Family Market Elwood, Audrey, Traci, Mark, Diane de Weerd Audrey Moffat. David Lear GEORGE RADFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Blyth 30 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 4(1 4 4 e take pride in our ninny satisfied customers and want to express our appreciation for their continuing trust and confidence. Staff Griffith's B.P. Blyth Hansel EiGrete The Corner Cottage For Children's Wear Infants to Size 14 ANNOUNCES THE CHRISTMAS ART CONTEST WINNERS 5 years and under: lst prize - Kelly Cook, Blyth - $10. gift certificate. 2nd prize - Wesley Snell, R.R.3, Blyth - $5. gift certificate. 6-9 years: lst Prize - Sandra Howson, Blyth - $10. gift certificate. 2nd prize - Brenda Finch, R.R.1, Clinton, - $5, gift certificate. 9 years & over: 1st prize -Kevin Lee, Blyth - $10. gift certificate. 2nd prize - Julie Howson, Blyth - $5, gift certificate. Thank you to all who participated. Xmas Hours This week Open 9-9 Closed Sun.Dec.24- Wed.Dec.27 inclusive 523-9613 Corner of Hwy 4 County Rd. 25 THATS MINE — Kelly Cook,,,Biyth points out some of the her art work hanging in the school corridors. (Standard Photo) PROUD ARTIST — Wesley Snell, Blyth Public School is pleased to see some of his art work hanging on the school hall walls. Wesley attends Kindergarten Class. (Standard Photo) 0, Mixing a festive dish for our patrons. We're blending Love and Happiness, adding a dash of Joy, sprinkling with Cheer and serving for your holiday pleasure! Grandview Lunch Bob and Fran McClinchey Holidag sheer May all things that say "merry Christmas" be yours this season. L Love and adoration fill the hearts of all mankind as the wonder of that Holy Night Tights the world anew. Greetings and thanks to our friends at this inspiring season. Howson & Howson Ltd. Blyth Auburn Snowm�bile club elects The Auburn Snowmobile Club held their first meeting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Seers last Saturday :evening. The election of officers took place and Bill Empey Jr. was again named president Mrs. Keith Rodger was named secretary and Gordon Daer as treasurer, Mr, and Mrs, Seers showed pictures of their trip to England last summer and also an Abbott and Costello film for the children. A request to the Auburn Club was made to enter the Whipper Watson's Snowerama for Timmy on February 4 out of Clinton. If anyone wishes to join the club please contact any member of the Executive as soon as possible. A complaint has been received by the Club that some snowmobilers have been trespassing on private property in the village. It is hoped that everyone will respect and keep off other people's property. Mrs. Seers served lunch, Euchre Winners at the recent euchre games on Tuesday evening were as follows: Novelty, Charles Mills; High Lady, Mrs. Jim Glousher; Low Lady, Mrs, Roy Daer; High Man, Robbie Plunkett; Low Man, Warner Andrews. Help create student jobs. And we'll tielpyou. Young Canada Works is a federal government job creation program designed to fund projects which improve the skills and future job prospects of students. Get your group or organization to think of an idea. It it will create at least 3 student jobs last- ing from 6 to 18 weeks each between the months of May and September, then Young Canada Works may be able to help you turn your idea into reality. Your project should benefit the community and must meet all the program requirements. Apply today. Application forms and guides are ready now at your nearest Canada Employment Centre/Canada Manpower Centre or Job Creation Branch office. ,Appl cation Deadline February 2,1979. i � Employment and Emploi et Immigration Canada Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Minister Bud Cullen, Min istre imp THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 -- 31 Gett ReQd) m0. 6•kin! For Chriti,,q$ k, t(1 Wrappi Praseats. 1• l' 1 NlA ; A 4 4 L. .�►..... . SI wT� io.Mc/A1 ill'. SI !Iok Burns UCW sends gifts to shutins The Burns U.C.W. met at the home of Mrs, Jim Scott on Wednesday afternoon with 15 present. Jean Scott opened the meeting with a reading. Christmas carols were sung. The Scripture reading St. Luke 2 Chapter 2 was read by Kay Konarski, Readings were given by Jean Scott and Kay Konarski, Jean Scott led in prayer. Mrs. Rice was in charge of the business, Roll Call was answered by a Bible verse with the word Star. Minutes of the last meeting and a poem were read by Margaret Taylor. The Treasurer's re- port was given by Jean Leiper. A thank you card was received from Jean Leiper. Donations were made to the Londesboro Women's In- stitute and the Londesboro United Church. It was moved that the last quarter al- location be sent. Gifts will be sent to Shut-ins for Christmas. • Rev. Stan McDonald gave the Christmas message. Mrs. Rice closed with prayer. Kay Konarski presented Rev. McDonald with a Christmas gift from the U.C.W. Rev. McDonald thanked the ladies. Grace was sung and lunch served. Members ex- • changed Christmas gifts. by Sandra Howson, Blyth ChrisLnias ‘vo t o Ringing out a Yuletide message of appreciation for your continued goodwill and patronage. May yours be a simply wonderful holiday, enjoyed to its fullest: Walton Ont, RYAN DRYING LTD Gerald and Nelson 0 887-9261 527-0527 32 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 20, 1978 reeti n s g May every home be filled ,with the peace that Christmas brings. May Peace , Health and Happiness be yours this Christmas Season and hroughout the year....Our sincere thanks to all. ED and MARG1 BROOKS Blyth THE JOYS WOOF CHRISTMAS '0 !j :• 7' p . '4 .* .V*:' p4'0.4: Christmas Draw winners The Blylth Board of Trade held another successful Christmas draw Saturday at Memorial Hall, The top winner was Russ Archer from Clinton, The rest of the winners were; Joanne O'Neil, $5; Debbie McDougall, $10; Gary Hakkars, Auburn, $5; Gladys Johnston, $10; Darryl Shannon, $20; Nellie Mason, $20; Gladys Johnston, $50; Char- lotte Cook, $50; Len Rooney, $50; Ralph Scott, $50; Russ Archer, Clinton, $50. *fig 4b�f�• ��ty. x!i •afa�U•, vi ,4ti; I0 Atilnkifg@ok kating in with friendly wishes for a shining Christmas. Thanks. SJLSE 41110i. ,$--Noivatrmak. tjRBBTIIBS ft from Marlen Seaforth S aff Bruce & Gail Falconer and family ay your holidays be a gathering of love .uui togetherness! 1117e greet our friends atul wish you joy at Christmas. JOSLING BROS. CONSTRUCTION Paul 8 Nell To Our Friends and Customers: As the HOLIDAY SEASON approaches our thoughts turn to the true meaning of this happy time. During the course of the year and in the rush of events, we tend to overlook the important friendships that are the real basis of all business relationships. And so it is that we would like to set aside the routine of business and express our sincere hope that your HOLIDAY SEASON will beJoyous and Happy and that the New Year will bring Good Health and Prosperity to You and Yours. Vincent Farm Equipment Limited AYR - GALT - SEAFORTH - WOODSTOCK 527-0120 Zeftorotott04., ict 0 • *