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Clinton News-Record, 1987-05-13, Page 6_.r Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1987 Blyth Standard Author's Day held in Blyth By Kelly Cook BLYTH - On the afternoon of May 6, Grades 1 to 8 at Blyth Public School, had a chance to share the books they had written. As a, follow up to this, six students were chosen from the school to go to the North Huron Young Author's Day on May 11, at East Wawanosh Public School. These students, as well as others (six from each North Region School), took their books to share with the other pupils. Games were played and two professional authors, George Swede and Anita Krumins, were there to meet students and sign autographs. The young authors attending the Regional Author's Day were Cappy Onn, Heidi Dale, Sandra Walsh, Pauline Stewart, Amber Gelurcks and Kelly Cook. High School Concert By David Hessels Students from Grade 7 and 8 went to Cen- tral Huron Secondary School on May 1 to listen to a musical performance as the high school students prepared for their music night. Students listened to the band, the choir and sections on the Grade 9 music class who sang some short tunes. The students were all impressed with the drums. Library Club Hosts Hot Dog Day By Stephanie Lentz On May 8 the Library Club, a group of 36 student volunteers, organized a hot dog day. Lift goal BLYTH - The general meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 420, was held May 4 with 15 members present. It was a busy evening. Reports were given from all committees. The report given on the Lift -fund raising showed all ventures to be highly successful - Bake sales at Goderich with ticket sales; small caterings, card parties and the dinner and auction which was a tremendous suc- cess, thanks to all donors, workers and The i3cir Truth These students assist Mr. Marsh, school librarian, with any odd jobs in the library such as re -shelving books, tidying up and helping younger children make out their due date cards. On hot dog day these students brought dessert and in return received a free lunch. Communication Day By, Kevin South On May 7 the school held their spring con- cert. The theme of the concert was com- munication. The title of the play was the Grapevine Connection. Each grade was ir-- volved in a study of a particular method of communication during the week. During the concert, each method of com- munication was described in song and story. The play began with a caveman sending a message by drumbeats. Grade 1 sang about the alphabet which Grade 2 described the importance of newspapers. The Pony Ex- press was the theme of Grade 3 class while the Grade 4 group punched out a message by Morse Code. The 5/6 group described the invention of the telephone and television in song and dance. The newest concept in communica- tion - the computer - was described by the 7/8 class. The narrator, Kelly Cook, did an excellent job. Shirley Vincent was the accompanist and Mr. Black coordinated the whole event. Following the play, the senior choir enter- tained with several excellent numbers. 'Their director is Laurie Little. Canada Fitness Day By Sarah Allan May 5 was a perfect day for Canada Fitness. The sun shone brightly but a breeze kept the temperature down to a comfortable level for running. At lunch time, Mr. Yeats divided all the students into 10 teams. There were 10 sta- tions in the school yard with a staff member to supervise the activity. The teams rotated from station to station to complete the events outlined in the Canada Fitness schedule. - Each student works to better his/her own performance and is not in direct competi- tion with others. If a student's efforts match certain requirements (time or distance) for each event, they are presented with a badge and a certificate. within reach participants. It seems as if the lift goal may be -reached. A vote of thanks was extended to the special committee of the tremendous efforts with this project. Six ladies attended the zone rally in Kin- cardine on May 3 and reported on a wor- thwhile learning experience. Appreciation was received from the branch for the help given to them with the video and fingerprin- ting of the school children. FOR QUALITY FARMLAND DRAINAGE L TRUST THE "ALL -PRO TEAM" YOU CAN DEPEND UPON. 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The annual church parade will be at the Blyth Anglican Church at 10 a.m. on June 7. Parade will meet at the Legion Hall at 9:30 a.m. The meeting adjourned and a social time was enjoyed. The last meeting before the summer break will be June 1. Explorers learn to make crafts LONDESBORO - Members of the Ex- plorers started their meeting by singing the Explorer Song. Erin Horbanuik and Christy Scott presented the red maple leaf. Kerrie Szusy said the Explorer Picture. For the collection they had -$1.75 with 14 girls present. Then they went over the Explorer Song. The snack was ice cream, cake and punch. Members then made "jar" decorations and ended the meeting by sinaine. On April 22, they started another meeting by having a snack which was crackers and cheese. Rhonda Howatt and Pamela Salver - da said the Explorer Emblem.Lisa Finch said the Explorer Picture. The amount of $4.25 was collected. Fourteen girls were present. They then made invitations and place cards for the mother and daughter banquet which will be held on May 22. The meeting was closed by singing This is my Father's World. THE BLYTH STANDARD BVSI ZS PLUMBIN SERVICE Robert Worse!! Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 ClintonDIRECT News -R or(I TMtO /MI f\TTMfTAM011RI144 AATM1n Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can Look Ana h, nifor'Ivo ndwrt•s w,th q,.rk rps,,lts, rho Clns,d,wd, ronPhone !ho Cl1n,n.• Now, Kornai 482-3443 482-7741 INSURANCE GENERAL J. Riehnrd Elliott (519) 523-9725 LIFE R. Jahn Elliott (519) 523-4323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. INSURANCE 1N' ALL BRANCHES EMuahli.hcd 1910 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1110 519-523-4481 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE OPTOMETRY David Lonigstaff Ltd. Optician 87 Main St., South, SEAFORTH Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions Filled Promptly SUMMER HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Closed Wednesday & Saturdays COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 527-1303 REPAIR Cal BURKE ELECTRIC Ltd.': Electrical Contractors Appliance Soles 8 Service to all makes Refrigeration Service Opera 6 days a week 40 Veers Built by Qualify 8 Service WInghatn, Ont 357-2450 Long distance TOLL FREE 9-800-265-3025 HEATING LYLE YOUNGBLUT PLUMBING HEATING BLYTH, ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 The Blyth United Church held their annual garage sale on May 8 at the community cen- tre. Along with plenty of sale items, there was a kids' corner where the children cowl& participate in games. One of these games was the boat races which Ross (left) and Shawn Clark took part in. The object of the game was to blow the boats to one end of the pool and then back to the other end before your opponent. The garage sale, sponsored by the Evening Unit, was the 12th annual garage sale. (Anne Narejko photo) Sewing club discusses clothing By Theresa Knox LONDESBORO - The fifth meeting of the Londesboro Sewing Plus 4-H club was held on the evening of May 4 at Joanne Camp- schroer's home. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge and the minutes of the last meeting were read. The roll, call was taken by each member telling how far they were towards the completion of their shirt, arid about anv problems they had encountered The business was then discussed. The meeting included a discussion on but- tons, buttonholes, snaps, and velcro. They talked about how to use them and how to at- tach them. Care labels and care tips were also covered. The next meeting is to be held on May 11 at the home of Joanne Campschroer. Cancer canvass nets over $1,400 By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Hullett Township cancer canvass netted $1,473 on concessions 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and on the baseline. The canvassers included Darlene McClin- chey, Donna Flynn, Florence Cartwright, Jane Hoggart, Joe and Janet Hunking, Jean Fox, Dorene Radford, Harriett Shillinglaw, and Ray Hoggarth. United Church News A large number of family and friends at- tended the Mothers' Day service on May 10. Greeting people to the church were Rev. Snihur and Jack Snell. The ushers were Brian Howatt, Brian Whyte, and Grant and Richard Bergsma. A hymn sing was held prior to the service and it was led by Rev. Snihur with pianist Gail Lear. Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the call to worship and the following an- nouncements. A photo album has been started for special events or services in the life of the church. Anyone with pictures the would like to have put in the book should give them to Barb Jewitt. The junior youth group will pick up the rockathon sheets. A fund raising thermometer for the church's property fund is a: the front of the church. The target is set at $30,000, and donations now stand at $17,000. Anyone wishing to have a donation picked up may contact Tom Duizer at 523-4299, Ed Salverda at 482-3106, Ken Armstrong at 523-4299 or any church steward. Rev. Snihur invited Murray and Cheryl Wheeler to present their daughter .Jessica Louise for baptism. Bob Trick welcomed them on behalf of the congregation and Nor- ma Glousher presented Cheryl with a carnation. For children's time, a song was sung, and a story was told. .loan Whyte invited Dora Shobbrook to the front of the church with her and spoke a few Turn topage 7• Blyth lost heir results BLYTH - There were enough people out to fill eight tables at the lost heir card party. Winning the high honors for the ladies was Mable Riley with Nora Kelly taking the low. 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