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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-08-10, Page 7r�1 r�A ry �MY Ii�M �vM.MMIaYYY�YY57 Third art: exhibition to open in Blyth THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 10, 1983 — A7 O,n August 13 the third exhibition of the season, a selection of paintings and prints by artists from the Ojibwey Cultural. Founda- tion, will open in the Blyth Centre for the Arts Art Gallery. The work of nine artists, (one woman and 8 men), will be on display in the gallery until Sept. 14, The group includes Blake Debassige, Shirley Chee- choo, Leland Bell, Blair De- bassige, Don' Ense, Carl Beam, James Simon, Randy, Trudeau and Michael Robin- son. Their work is in collec- tions in Canada and around the world including The Mu- seum of Man, the royal Ontario Museum private col- lection of the president of the Chase Manhatten Bank. Two of the artists, Leland Bell and James Simon, Mary Lou Fox from the Ojibwey Cultural Foundation and Walter Sunahara, head of the Native Arts Division of the Ontario Arts Council will be in attendance when Bev Walker, chairman of the Visual Arts Committee of the Blyth Centre for the Arts opens the exhibition, On Sat, Aug 13 and Sun. Aug. 14 at 8:30 p.m. The Native Theatre School from Meaford, under the auspices of the Association for Native Development in the Visual and Performing Arts will present "Ne-gah-neen" (A Fantastic Pilgrimage); The play tells the story of a young woman's journey into the past in an attempt to reconcile her traditional roots with a 0000 FOOD—Sandie McCann waits In line for her beef dinner at the Huron Cattlemen's Association barbecue last Wednesday. Two 50 pound roasts that - were left over were raffled off after the dinner. (Hook photo) Poop14 Jon and Colleen Frais6r of Toronto visited with Gerry Fraiser in Egmondville. Neighbours on Con. 6 and 7, McKillop Township gathered at the home of Paul and Barbara Storey, R.R. 1, Dublin, to honor Leo and Eileen Greidanus and family who moved to Seaforth recently after 14 years on the line. Larry Wheatley read an address of good wishes on behalf of the neighbours. Eileen, Leo and Tony, Steven and Krista were. presented with a set of lawn furniture. About 500 Swiss -Canadians attended a celebration of the Swiss national day last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Braeker, RR4, Walton, The consul general of Switlterland and his wife attended the day of traditional costumes, food, music and dancing. Special events included a tug of war between the dairy and the pork farmers, a parachute demonstration and a recorded message from Pierre Aubert, president of Switzerland. The Swiss and Canadian flags flew from the Braeker silo during the day. Andy and Winn McLean recently attended the Canadian Community Newspaper Association convention in Winni- peg. Mr. McLean, former publisher of the Expositor, received a prize for having been at 30 CCNA conventions, more than anyone else present. A Varna couple, Peggy and Ron Keys, spent three days in July at the Young Couples Conference, sponsored by United Cooperatives of Ontario. It was held at a summer camp, just north of Orillia. Mr. Thomas Cluff of Toronto is visiting his sisters Miss Ruth Cluff, Mrs. Lloyd Hoggarth and Mr. Hoggarth. Mrs. Patrick Smith and girls of Mountainvlew, California returned home after spending three weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair. Family and friends gathered at the home of F.C.J. Sills to celebrate the 40th wedding.anniversary of Tom and Nora Sills who now reside in Abbotsford, B.C. They came down from B.C. along with their son Tom Jr. and family of Calgary. Other out-of-town visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sills Jr. and John of Baltimore; Anne and John Mason, Lansing, Michigan; Mary and Gerald Townsend and family of Arthur, Ont.; Jane • and Leonard Muegge and family of London; Margaret Sills of Welland o -and Joan Sills of London. It was purely an outdoor affair with a pig roast, games, speeches and entertainment with lots of food. • Gordon Harkes, 163 Albert St., Clinton is the latest winner of the Lions Elimination draw of 525. es PAUL VOGELS Paul C. 'Vogels, 68, of RR2 Dublin died on Aug. 5 at the Seaforth Community Hospi- tal. Born 'in Eindhoven. Hol- land, he was the son of the late Hyacinth Vogels and Petronella Strijbos. He came to Canada in 1950 and settled in Dublin. Surviving arc his wife, Anne; two daughters. Mrs, Dorothy Van Steelandt, of Blyth and Mrs. Nellie Van Bakel, of Blyth; three sons, Ginth, of Dublin, John, of Fullarton and Paul, of Kip pen; two sisters, Mrs. Lina Coolen, of Holland, and Mrs. Nellie Toenders, -of Sarnia; one brother. Renicr, of Hol- land and 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers Jacobus and Piet, both of Holland. Friends were received at R.S. Box Funeral Home in Seaforth on Aug. 7 and the funeral service took place at the St. Columban Roman Catholic Church on Aug. 8 with Rev. P.A. Oostvecn officiating. Interment was at the St. Columban Roman Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Segeren, Peter Klomp, Mari - nus DeBruyn, Ted Van Bakel, Harry Reynen, and Cor Van- derPryt. Flower bearers were Chris Vogels, Kathy Van Bakel. Brian Van Steelandt and Jason Vogels. Donations may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. HIRAM BLANCHARD Hiram Turnbull Blanch- ard, 88, of RR4 Walton, died August 3 at the Seaforth Community Hospital. Born in McKillop Town- ship, he was a son of the late Melvin Blanchard and Betsy Dodds. He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Turnbull in 1950. Surviving are two sons, Gordon, of McKillop Town- ship and Keith, of Windsor; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Nichol, of Stratford, Mrs. Berva Watson, of RR1 Blyth, and Mrs. Edith Gibson, of Gorrie, 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Tom and Mel- vin, one sister, Mrs. Bessie King, one grandchild and two foster -grandchildren. Friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey funeral home in Seaforth where a service was held on Aug. 5. Interment was at the Mait- landbank Cemetery. The pallbearers were Ron Blanchard; of Seaforth; John Blanchard of Vanastra; Wayne Nichol of Hamilton; Bruce Blanchard, of Wind- sor; Harvey Gibson, of Gor- rie; Carmon Bernard of Brus- sels. The flower bearers were great grandsons Scott Row- ley of London and Brett. Schauber of Windsor. PUT BEEF ON YOUR FORK --Huron County Cattlemen's Association held a barbecue and dance last Wednesday evening as Its only fund-raising event for the year. The dance featured Whisky Jack Music Company. (Hook photo) Fall Reserve features water studies The Falls Reserve will be the site of many special activities this weekend, An Environmental Explorations crew from Ministry of the Environment will be on hand to help park visitors investi- gate that ever important element - water. On Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. there wilrbe a guided hike along the Maitland River. Learn some interesting fac,is about the Maitland watershed and what the Conservation Au- 5 Let's run around together. PamrdPla��® place in the modern world. It Both the art gallery open - will be presented in Lion's ing and the theatre perform - Park, one block west of the ance are free and the public main street in Blyth. are cordially invited. 3tevens DISC JOCKEY SERVICE Country Gold & Rock 'n' Roll= DISCO, POLKAS, WALTZES GOOD RECORDED MUSIC FOR WEDDINGS. DANCEE.'ANNIVEREARIEE, PARTIES, ETF. ETHEL, ONTARIO BRUSSELS — 887-6159 — EVENINGS \•'v\•�.b4\\�lY�e\+�v� \\fir\ YVv�r'�+�r�w\-'v\-W OPEN HOUSE "CORNERSTONE LANE" HENSALL SENIOR CITIZENS HOME Corner of Queen and Albert streets, thority is doing to help control flooding and erosion. At 8:30 p.m. there will be movies at the picnic shelter, courtesy of Environmental Explorations. Be sure to wear old sneak- ers down to the river on Sunday morning at 10. Come and explore with nets and pails to study aquatic habi- tats. These activities will be organized -by the visiting Environmental Explorations crew. An Environmental Explor- Blyth dinner features home made food The Board of Directors of the Blyth Summer Festival will be cooking up a storm at this year's Gourmet Dinner. Everything on the menu is homemade right down to the mustard. And what a menu it is!...smoked trout, chicken - filled crepes, ham, turkey, iced cherry soup and of course a range of garden fresh vegetables and salads, pies and fruits. The dinner will be .held in the Blyth Community Centre on August 13 at 6 p.m. After dinner Maritime Faces will be playing in the Blyth Memorial Hall at 8:30. Ted Johns and Robbie O'Neill bring the east coast to the stage in Blyth in their magical performances. For tickets to either the Gourmet Dinner or Maritime Faces call the Blyth Summer Festival box office at 523- 9300 or 523-9225. Tickets to the dinner are $15 and to the play 57. ♦t ********* • EXPERCal: THE EXCITEMENT OF THE C.N.E. * GRANDSTAND AUG. 21— THE BEACH BOYS AUG. 22— KENNY ROGERS AUG. 23— LOVER BOY it AUG. 25— SUPER TRAMP it AUG. 27— T.B.A. AUG. 28— C.N.E. STYX or it CANADA'S WONDERLAND * SEPT. 3— DAVID BOWIE * SEPT. 4— C.N.E. DAVID BOWIE r CANADA'S WONDERLAND For Further Information CONTACT * [$herW°0 4' * • GODERICH * CLINTON SEAFORTH * MITCHELL, COZY GRILL * ******************* 524-7622 or 524-7622 or UNITED TRAILS 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' i< it it *y T 524.4540 it 524.4540 527.1222 348.8741 ations crew consistSjof stu- dents hired and trained by the Ministry of the Environment. Various crews travel through- out Ontario conducting and promoting environmental studies and actiVities in schools, camps, provincial parks and conservation areas. Plan to attend one of these Hensall SUNDAY,, AUGUST 14th 2-4p.m. informative and ' tere ting events at the F Is Reserve. For more in ornon call the Falls at 4-6429. The Falls is located f ur miles east • of Goderich on County Road 31. Ist.********* * Stag for • * ROGER * MORRISON * * Friday, * * Aug. 12 * , For Info. CaII * 527-0529 * • 482-9846 Furnished Apartment will be on Display. Furniture supplied by: WHITING'S WAREHOUSE of Exeter Cornerstone donated by PRYDE MONUMENTS of Exeter Coffee and Cookies will be served! SPORTSFEST 83 Saturday, Aug. 13th at Seaforth District High School Music by PARTIE SOUND ` ��� I.s� -10011111111V-, -- Dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission '2.00 NOW PLAYING: LAST NIGHT THURS. AUG. 11 WALT DISNEY'S "Snow White" 'DUBLIN &&STRICT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BUCK and DOE for JACKIE TAYLOR and BOB HART on Saturday, Aug. 13th For information call: 482-9774 "PIG ROAST" BINGO STARTS FRIDAY AUGUST 12 TO THURS. AUG. 15 (CLOSED MONDAY) Friday, August 12 Dublin 8 District Community Centre ,JACKPOT $400.00 in 52 CALLS PLUS TOM SELLECK BESS ARMSTRONG HIGH ROAD "ib CHINA,, Fun and adventure at every turn. bP.S'm ..,,:•, I FRANEKER, HOLLAND 1923 LONDESBORO, ONTARIO 1983 WED.-THURS. LAST 2 DAYS 6:45-9:15 The family of BARB & ELMER RIVERS cordially Invites friends,, neighbours and relatives to celebrate their 40 Years of Marriage Saturday, August 13 at 9:00 Seaforth Legion Best Wishes Only STARTS FRIDAY SHOWING AT 7:00 & 9:00 David's father bought him a home computer. Hes used it to change his high school grades Now, hes found a new game to play On.August 15, 1983, the Lord willing, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Salverdo. Sr., of RR 1, Londesboro will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversbry. A quiet dinner with their children is planned for this day, in the evening, they will visit with their 14 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. REGISTRATION FOR: f CLINTON ARENA September 19 to October 1, 1983 REGISTRATION FEE 465. Classes: 5 p.m. 6-9 years 7:30 p.m. 10-13 years Registration Forms at Clinton Arena and Town Hall Registration ends on August 31, 1983. Clarence Nellan Arena Manager Clinton District Jr. Formers DANCE Friday, August 19 9 pm -1 am AT THE BLYTH COMMUNITY CENTRE DANCING TO: "Sound Trek D.J." TICKETS: 4.00 EACH LUNCH PROVIDED FOS 20 NR. MOVIE INVORMATION MONO !7,.7511 MU A Drive -In ,;:,.., WED.-THURS. LAST 2 DAYS FOR ROS OFFICE OPEN 8:00 pussy 2 FUN MOVIIS rNI FAMILY Dlnck Stallion lketurns STARTS FRIDAY 50X OFFICE OPENS R:00 Once they declare war on each othec watch out. Thu could die laughing. Take your family to a world light-years beyond your imagination. "'Knill' is a visv7 treat with dazzling 1( fairy tale ,-frets. I, s a cor„b,na•,en of Hing Anhs. Rohn Hood end azul.t spo<r n mua ., ,e...r tor .hildrrn \ t Thorp eugh slnssy r,cnpnm and den,nq.do to v„is!y !he. child in rz..rybody hnyond our limo, boyodd our universe. o young king must rescuO hb k o hornIho clutches of the aoosi Ck rLck rise depth of hb word UttriHfem r Admittance by Ag. of Malorlfy Card or Junior Farmers card - no blue loans MATTHAIU WtLUA54S THE SURVIVORS Your bade survIv]l comedy. A world light years beyond your imagination 4 1