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Clinton News-Record, 1987-07-22, Page 6SNELL'S GROCERY BLYTH OPEN: Tues. -Sat. 9-6 523-9332 NO - NONSENSE NO - FRILLS LOW FOOD PRICES! AAR\ 4111 F ti Cooked Ham Dill ',II( El)" f'R()f)('( f ()F ( )N T ti( )) F2 RI 1) {'IF Cherries I1 Ili $7.99 In 4 (,'\Il \I )I )F ( ) IU $13.29 F \R\1 \\'� Polish Sausage ( 1111 ''1111 I'R( 11 )1 (1 (11 1 \\, \1)\ 1 \ `\\ 1 1 1 1 '41 1) R i 1 ) Raspberries $12.99 $33.99 K1I)1'\T11 iI'..I (.RVNI I Vll1) White Sugar k(. .99 F'R( )1 )1 ( O1 ( )N1 White Potatoes ( \`, N() 1 til \\ $1?9 9R )111 (,\.11,'.. I11(1 '-‘111\ x(11 Margarine 1 k(. )4 )4 114 • f I'( V I I1 $499 • l \( 1111 R(' \I f 1 \R(,I 11( 1\ In(1 Facial Tissues .83 Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1987 Blyth Standard Progress being made on arena lift By David Emslie BLYTH - The new elevator for the com- munity centre here has been ordered, and fund raising for the project has just about reached its peak. This announcement was made by Coun- cillor Bill Howson during Blyth Council's Ju- ly 14 meeting. He noted that the Legion Ladies Auxiliary has raised approximately $30,000 for the elevator, and are now just waiting for a few cheques to come in. With the lift now on order, building at the community centre should be beginning shortly. In other community centre business Coun- cillor Bev Elliott brought up the subject of having a banner made to welcome the Bluewater Kennel Club to the village during their yearly show. "We are very fortunate in Blyth to have the kennel club come in. If we had something made up we could use this year after year. They leave a lot of money in Blyth," she said. Travel Association Councillor Elliott also had some good news to pass on from the Southwestern On- tario Travel Association (SWOTA). "SWOTA was so impressed with our brochure of Blyth they want us to do a full page in Century Homes ( magazine) for the October -November issue. It will bring peo- ple to Blyth in the fall, which we need after the theatre closes," she explained. Aside from the merchants in Blyth, the village itself will also be buying a spot on the full page spread. "The way we looked at it, people are corn- ing for the village, not just the merchants," Councillor Elliott commented. While the Blyt'1T brochures impressed SWOTA representatives, they must also have impressed the general public because of the 17,000 printed up, very few are remaining. SWOTA asked the village to send 1,500 of the brochures to the Goderich booth and another 100 copies to the London office for distribution, but the village could of meet these quotas because of the shorta e. Opportunity Tours The tours set up by the Ontario Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology to attract foreign investors to area municipalities were once again discussed by council. Gary Davidson, Director of the Planning and Development Department for Huron County, approached council with the idea during their June meeting. Council bounced a few ideas around on the subject, including starting a committee to look into the tours, and holding a public meeting to get input from the people of Blyth on what the village needs in the way of business, and what the village has to offer. "I don't think there would be any problem getting people to go along with this. I think Blyth has a lot to offer," Councillor Elliott noted. If the village decides to participate in the program they will have to have a profile of the village ready by the end of 1987, and a listing of business opportunities available by April of 1988. Emergency Plan The village recently received notice from the Ministry of the Solicitor General stating that they should be setting up an emergency plan. Clerk -treasurer Helen Grubb explained that some of the things that have to be in- cluded in the plan are a listing for who to call, plus a back up person, a number for the fire department, with another backup, along with a plan for the police, emergency hous- ing and many other points. "It seems like a lot of work for us to file it away," she stated. The rest of council agreed with Mrs. Grubb. "I'm not interested. I'm still in favor of leaving it with the fire department. If they want a document, we'll work on it, but I think they ( fire department) are much bet- ter equipped to deal with it." A motion was carried to leave the plan with the fire department. Insurance As their insurance policy is again coming due, council discussed changes they might like to see with David Reed of Frank Cowan Company and John and Rick Elliott of Elliott Insurance Brokers Limited. One change council decided to make was to boost the insurance for the building that houses the village offices to $150,000, up from the previous figure of $75,000. The higher insurance will cost the village only $80 a year more. Some other changes may also be made because the fire fighting equipment is going to get a new assessment, and the arena board is going to discuss the insurance for that facility. Calgary visitors head for home By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - Some visitors to the village from Calgary returned home oft July 17. Linda, Dave and Katherine Constatine left Londesboro after spending two weeks with her mother Dorothy Sottiaux and Jennifer. Dinner guests at the home of Beth Knox on July 14 were her cousins Edna Stemler of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Bessie McBride, Vera and Verna Gibbings of Clinton, Maimie Crawford of Blyth and Kay Saund- dercock and Dora Shobbrook of Londesboro. Edna remained to visit with Dora from July 14 to July 17, and on July 16 they visited with Len and Mary Shobbrook. Florence O'Brien of Montreal spent two weeks with her cousin Dorothy Sottiaux and returned home with Linda and Dave Con- statine to Calgary. Fern Moore of Goderich and her sister Hazel Crosato visited on July 15 with their cousins Clara Riley, Dora Shobbrook, and Lorne and Addie Hunking. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Lyons of Lucknow visited on July 17 with Mr. and Mrs. Russelll Good. Sara, Tirn nie and Michael Lyons visited with their grandparents. John and Helen Lyons went on holiday to stay with relatives at South Bend, Indiana. YOUR OLD VACUUM IS WORTH OVER $100. TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW ELECTROLUX . 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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 Col BURKE ELECTRIC Ltd. Electrical Contractors Appliance Sales 8 Service to all makes Refrigeration Service .r Open 6 cloys m week 40 Years Built by Quality 8 Service winghuno. Ont 357-2450 Long distance TOLL FREE 1-800-265-3023 TING LYLE YOUNGBLUT PLUMBING HEATING BLYTH, ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 One of Blyth's newest merchants is Allan Thompson. Mr. Thompson has come almost full circle with his business called A Touch Of Hands as he and his wife Suzanne have worked on leather and woven goods out of their Blyth home for a number of years. (David Emslie photo) A Touch Of Hands has a lot to offer By David Emslie BLYTH - From finely tooled leather to baked goods, and weaving to stained glass, Of H A Touch ands has a lot to offer. The newest shop to open on Blyth's main street, A Touch Of Hands, was opened on June 19 by Allan Thompson. Mr. Thompson and his wife Suzanne have been making leather and woven goods in Blyth since they arrived here about 12 years ago. Their original business, called Looms 'n' Leather was run out of their shop at home. When the Thompsons first began the business they sold their wares at craft shows. However, when they started raising a family they found it was difficult to take the family along on their travels. Mr. Thompson explained that in 1978 or 1979, "we started working with distributors„ We made items and looked for someone to sell them." During this time their biggest item was guitar straps. They made the straps for Martin Guitars, a company that sells hand made guitars. and is considered one of the top guitar makers. Unfortunately. their dealings with Martin did not last. "in about 1980 or 1981 the big economic slump came in. That killed the business right there. We lost them as a steady customer and went back to craft shows." Mr. Thompson explained. The next big selling item they manufac- tured was Bible hags, but they never really reached the same level of business as the guitar straps. After the Bible hag end of the business dropped off the Thompsons found that distributors were becoming harder and harder to work with. This was due to the fact that the distributors didn't want to stock Targe quantities, but wanted the manufac- turers to hold on to the inventory until it was needed. Because of these problems with distributors the Thornpsons decided to try out the retail business on their own. "We've almost come full circle: we're back into retail. It's the nicest area to work In If you can make it go because you're deal- ing with the customers directly," Mr Thompson cornrnented. Customers to the main street store can find a large range of custom leather pro- ducts including belts, wallets, briefcases. key rings, guitar straps, and even Bible hags On top of this, Mr Thompson will do custom orders Fresh baking is also available at the store on Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays. Special orders can also he made during the rest of the week Aside Irani Mrs. Thomp- son, the other bakers include Pat Brigham and Starr Bachart The weaving sold there is (lone by Toni Vos. and Rosalyn ('ook prepares the stained glass According to Mr. Thompson. the shop's popularity is growing slowly but surely "They're not lining up at the door yet, but it is building week to week We notice the In- crease week to week '. Ellen and Laura have visitors from various spots Visitors with Ellen Johnston and Laura Phillips last week were Mr .J K. Young of Mitchell, Mrs. Ron Rathwell of Blenheim and her mother Mrs. Gordon Taylor of Goderich and Mr and Mrs. Archie Robin- son of Clinton. Congratulations to Bob and Shelley Worsell on the birth of a daughter horn on .July 11 at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. A wee sister for Graham. Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Mr. Stewart Ball who passed away in Clinton Hospital last week in his 78th year. Burial was in Balls Cemetery, Auburn. Miss Yvonne Rean of St. Thomas is visiting her parents Mr: and Mrs. Maurice Rean. Mrs. Gordon Gross, Anita and April and Marjotrie McDougall attended an open -house last Saturday for Miss Carol Cape, bride -elect held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David LeClair of London. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Craig and family of St. Jacobs spent last week at their trailer at RR 3 Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mcl,arty of Goderich and Mrs. Frances Youngblutt visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor. The .July meeting of the Presbyterian W M 5 was held at the home of Mrs. Hazel ('raig. President Mrs Martha Daer welcomed the members and three guests present. She opened the meeting with a poem. The devotional was taken by Mrs. Viola Rathby. The Scripture portion.was from St. Luke Chapter 15 verses 11-32. The meditation was on "The Prodigal Son," followed by prayer. Mrs. Frances Clark was in charge of the study and read about -That Old Time Religion" today. The next meeting will be at the home of Martha Daer August 18th at 8 pm. KNOX UNITED ED CH RCH SERVICE Rev. Pickell of Goderich conducted the morning service at Knox United Church with l,ori Millian as organist. The minister gave the call to worship followed by prayer. Hymn "0 Worship the King" was sung. The Word of God was given. A chosen hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers" was sung followed by Prayer and the Lord's Prayer. Offering was received by Bill Seers and Peter Verbeck. Hymn "This is my Father's World" was sung. Rev. Pickell chose for his sermon "Steadfastness and Change." "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" was sung. Rev. Pickell pronounced the Benediction and Service closed with the Three Fold Amen's.