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The Blyth Standard, 1978-12-27, Page 1e WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1978 BLYTH , ONTARIO, PRICE: 20 Cents Volume 88 — No. 52 Restaurant kitchen destroyed Fire dampened some of the Christmas spirit in 13lyth Thursday when a blaze destroyed the kitchen of the Village Restaurant. The kitchen, in back of the restaurant, is completely gutted.Ovcr $700 in food stuff was lost and $7,000 to $8,000 in kitchen equipment will have to be replaced depending on what is still operable after inspection, according to the manager, King Oster. Staff members were taking a break in the front part of the restaurant when they heard a popping sound from the back kitchen. No one investigated until a few seconds later when they heard an explosion. "1 rushed back and the whole wall was in !Dunes" Miss Oster said, No work on the cleanup can be started until the room has been inspected. It is uncertain whether the fire originated with the deep fat fryer or whether there was a gas leak. "We hope to have it ready in a couple of ‘‘eeks according to what everyone tells us" said owner George Oster. "But 1 have nay doubts," The kitchen has to have a new roof, walls Harold Vodden story is helping others BY DEBBIE RANNEY Blyth has a local celebrity in its midst. But attention is not the reason Harold Vodden and his son Brock wrote the story of Harold's struggle to adjust to being blind, Harold agreed to write the book called Forward with Brock to help other people with their own struggles in life and in that respect the book has already served its purpose in many ways. One woman wrote to tell Harold and his wife Myrtle that every time she got feeling down she picked up the book and read it. Another woman who was in a wheelchair wrote from London and asked for the book and then ordered more to go to the States. The Voddens just had a letter from a woman in Thunder Bay who said how many people around the area had enjoyed reading the book. And even a lot of travellers who might have been at theVodden's home a long time ago have stopped to pick up a copy. And Harold has since met a lot of people who are starting to lose their sight. The idea for the book came about one night when Brock suggested it to his father. "I guess he thought 1 did a few things that seemed important to him," Harold says of his son's intent ions then. INTERVIEWS Since the book has been on the market, Harold has been interviewed on the Bill Brady show on CFPL radio. H. Gordon (Continued on Page 16) THE ANGELS SiNG—These senior students of the Blyth Public School sang as angels as part of a nativity scene when the school oheld its Christmas concert on Wednesday night. (Standard In 58,000 fire oust be repaired and the whole interior The Village Restaurant carries insurance ralone. coverage of 80 per cent. KITCHEN DESTROYED Fire caused extensive damages Thursday to the Village Restaurant Kitchen. The owners hope to open in two weeks. (Standard Photo) Huron plowmen name exec Plowmen in Huron elected McKillop Reeve Allan Campbell as president of the Huron Plowmen's Associa- tion at the annual meeting in Winthrop on Monday of last week. He succeeds William Leeming of McKillop who had served for three years. The meeting, in the McKillop Township Hall, attracted a capacity crowd. Vice president is Ken Duncan of Usborne and the second vice president is Ross Eedy, R.R.#1, Dungannon. Russel Bolton, McKillop, long time secretary -treasurer and assistant secretary -trea- surer Gracmc Craig also of McKillop were returned to office as was James Arm- strong of Wingham, as OPA representative. Members reviewed the 1978 Match held on the Campbell farms in McKillop which was regarded as one of the most successful in the long history of the associa- tion. While no decision was taken regarding a site for the 1979 Match, the meeting expressed appreciation for an invitation from Huron Warden John Tinney of Hay Township to hold the Match in that township. The association reviewed details of the International held in September on the Armstrong and area farms at VVingham which was referred to as the most successful ever held by the Ontario Plowmen's Association. Win in draw before Christmas' Over $500 in prizes awaited lucky winners at The Blyth Board of Trade Christmas Draw the last Saturday before Christmas. Only six winners picked up their winnings Saturday and doubled their prizes. Thewinners were: Mary Warwick -55: Ken Longman -$5; Mary Craig $10; Hazel Reid $10; Mark Battey 55; Dianne Grove 510; Graham Glousher $20; Larry Roberts $10; Susan Bromley $20; K.G,Black $10; Debbie Dale $50; Anita Siertsema-$25; Kent Howatt $25; Ken Ramsay $200. 2 —THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 After 25 years of music A RETIREMENT GIFT— Mrs. Rodger was presented with gifts from the staff and students of the Blyth Public School last Wednesday when she retired from her music teaching career. Mrs. Rodger also taught at the Belgrave and Brussels schools. (Standard Photo) Mrs. Rodger retires BY DEBBIE RANNEY Phyllis Rodger of Auburn has taught music at a number of schools in the Huron County arca but now after 25 years, she has decided to retire. Mrs, Rodger who received a gift from the staff and students of Blyth Public School on Wednesday morning for her services there, took vocal lessons as a youngster got a performer's diploma and decided to put her training to use. She also won silver and gold medals and was the highest in the province in VQCa1 music from the London Conservatory of Music. She first started teaching in McKillop 'Township. She later taught in West Wawanosh, Goderich, Stanley, East Wawanosh and Morris 'Townships. She came to Blyth about 12 years ago and at the sank time took on the schools in Belgrave and Brussels. She also taught at Walton Public School for a little while. Mrs, Rodger who has always driven back and forth to the schools from her home in Auburn said that at one time she taught at as many as 30 schools in one week, Now she plans to just enjoy herself and she says, hope- fully she won't miss it too much, "I'd Iikc to travel but we have nothing in mind just yet," she said, She is married to Emmer- son Rodger and they have five children, four of whom are married, and 13 grand- children. Besides just deciding tc make her musical training pay off, Mrs. Rodger said, "1 enjoy music and 1 enjoy working with the kids." Of getting the various teaching positions that she did she says, 'They needed a music supervisor and 1 was just lucky enough to get them." For somebody who enjoys music, Mrs, Rodger was certainly going to spend the first night of her retirement playing a lot of it. She Standard provided the music for Blyth Public School's Christmas Concert, Classified Ads pay dividends WANT ADS WORK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev, T. Hoogstccn t, December 31, 1978 1st Hour of Worship • 10 a.m. Scriptures - Rom. 3 21 - 31 Sermon: "Of Life and of Death" 2nd Hour of Worship • 8 p.m. Scriptures - Habakkuk 3. 1 - 19 Sermon: "From the Shaker of Peoples" January 1, 1979 - 10 a.m. Scriptures - Nehemiaah 9.6 - 15 Sermon: "The Sovereignty of the Lord" WARD &BUS UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT' LISTOWEL, ONT. 291-3040 - N SS D R C ORY24 Geo. Burkholder AUTO BODY COLLISION REPAIRS & REFINISHING TOWING SERVICE HOURS A DAY Phone 523-9474 NOTICE HAMMS CAR SALES LTD. 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But as with many others who procrastinate I never got those things done. The new year is for the child in '79. The United Nations has made a pro- clamation and declared the rights of the child. The right; To affection, love and understanding. To adequate nutrition and medical care, To free education. To full op- portunities for play and recreation. To name and nationality. To special care if handicapped. To be among the first to receive relief in times of disaster. To learn to be useful member of society and to develop individual ability. To be brought up in the spirit of peace and universal brotherhood. To enjoy these rights regardless of race, colour, sex, religion national or social origin. The United Nations has asked that every country think children and take a good hard look at the kids growing up there, The last "year of" was for women and we know how far all that liberated of thought got us, 1 hope and pray that many countries really do take a closer look at their children. In Ireland there are generations of children who are terrorized at any time of the day by bombs or random shootouts in the streets bet- ween their families. All for the sake of religion. In the third world countries children are among the first to die of starvat;on, How many even care about equal rights when they do not know where the next meal is to come from? Even in our valthy and prosperous North America there are more groups formed for the prevention of crucly to animals then there are for children. It is a known fact that accidents and acts of violence kill more than twice as many people between the ages of one and 19 as do disease. The future? Reolutions are a dine a dozen. Maybe instead of making resolutions this NPw Year's Eve we should give some thought and may- be some action toward the betterment of hie for children, all children, A little caring can go a long way in an apathetic world, * * * * * * THE BROWNIES ENTERTAIN—The Blyth Brownies entertained at the senior citizens apartments last week by singing Christmas carols. The girls are front row from left: Kim Sargent (not a brownie), Kerrilyn Ferguson, Nicole Brooks, Stacey McClinchey. In the second row from left are Christina Roulston, Jodi Sippel, Annette Lucas, Suzie Campbell. In the third row from left are: Laurie Leibold, Colleen Glousher, Sandra Howson, Heather McDonald, Shannon Snell and Elaine Poore. In the very back is Gail Poore who is also not a brownie but who sang with them on Wednesday. (Standard Photo) Wal -ton has Xmas euchre It was a special treat for the 32 people who attended the euchre on Tuesday evening in the Walton Com- munity Hall which was de- corated for the Christmas season. While playing cards, little cups of candies were on the eight tables. The hostesses, Mrs. Viola Kirkby, Mrs. WALTON� NEWS Bureau Editor; MRS.- ALLAN. McCALL Margaret Craig and Mrs. Lavina Watson served tasty fruitcake and cookies along with the usual sandwiches, pickles and tea. Prizes were awarded to High Lady - Mrs. Lawerence Ryan; low lady - Mrs, Campbell Wey. High man - Wilfred Shortreed; Low man - Roily Achilles. Birthday tclosest to Christmas - Mrs. Allan McCall. Lady Christmas shopping that morning - Mrs. Bert Daer, Blyth; man with most cop- pers in his pocket John Simpson, Brussels. Prior to lunch Mrs. Neil McGavin was at the piano when Mrs. Nelson Reid led in a sing -song of Christmas Carols which everyone en- joyed. There will be another euchre in the New Year on Tuesday, January 2nd witl} hostesses, Mrs.' Jim Axtmann; Mrs. Harold Hudie; Mrs. Mac Sholice and Mrs. Neil McGavin in charge. A noon meal preceeded the December meeting of the McKillop U.C.W. at the home of Mrs, Glen McNichol The President Mrs. N. McGavin, in charge of devotions opened the meeting with call to worship "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men" Hymn "0 Come all ye faithful" was sung. Mrs. 0, McNichol read the scripture from Luke 2 1-20. Hymn "Go tell it on the Mountain" was sung fol- lowed by Mrs. McGavin giving the meditation "The Birth of Jesus" Prayer was given by Mrs, C. Wey followed by hymn's "Joy to the World. Silent Night, Holy Night." Mrs, M. Dennis had the topic a "Christmas Story" offering was taken by Mrs. M. Hackwell and dedicated by Mrs. McGavin. PERSONALS Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs, Roily Achilles were Mr, and Mrs. Bill Taylor, Rick, Lynne, Brian and Brad of Kintail; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sills, Tracey, Teddy and Donny of Seaforth; Jerry Achilles; Linda Anderson, Kevin and Jennifer of Bellwood; Kathy Achilles, Danny, Chris and Dwayne, Keith Shaeffer and Dianne of Sebringville. We are sorry to hear that Earl Watson is a patient in Wingham Hospital. Minutes of the last taken, Treasurer report was meeting were read by Mrs, given by Mrs. M. Hackwell 0, McNichol, roll call was followed bya gift- exchange. Walton In Blyth there are plenty of things to look forward to this coming year. The theatre will be opening another season if all goes well and there will be plenty of interesting things to do in the meantime like skiing. For anyone who has not had the opportunity to enjoy winter in all its glory then you have not been up on skiis. lam looking forward to the first sunny day when the snow has the right crunch and the dogs are eager for a good run, Then Klaus and I will be off before breakfast striding across the fields and into the bush. The scenery is so much different than in the summer when the mosquitos force you back into home territority. Until the first spring crocuses, i force myself not to think of those warn balmy days but of the crisp days we have now, Until 1979, we herr, at the Blyth Star Bard „s you H..ppy New Year. Remember the roads on the way home from any social function and try to avoid being stranded on one, There is often a concerned friend around to make sure you get home provided you arc not too blinded by liquor to know the friend. Walton Mr. and Mrs, Ken Moffett, Stratford; Dr, Brian and Mrs, Traviss, Allison and Lesley, Waterloo and Mrs, Viola Traviss, Seaforth spent Christmas Day with Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Traviss. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Sholdice, Murray and Sandra Mi•. and Mrs. Ian Wilbcc, Keith and Brian were dinner guests Christmas Eve with Mr. and Mrc Murray Henderson of ;Seaforth Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huether Steven and John spent Christmas Day with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Watson Webster and rest of the family in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Searle held their Christmas dinner on Sunday for Mr. and Mrs, Earl Pennington of Goderich, and Miss Gail Searle of Brampton who was hone for the weekend. crowd at concert Martin Baan was master of ceremonies when the Sunday School of Duff's United Church presented their annual Christmas Concert on Thursday evening, December 21, 1979. The program consisted of a Welcome by Gayle Smith followed with recitations by Kelly Workman, Jeff Bromley, Julie Bromley, Bridget Wright; Brian Love, Greg Clark, Tonia McClure, Susan Carter and Brett Lee. Heather McGavin sang a solo, "Upon the Housetop." This was the members of the Kindergarten Class, their teacher is Dianne Godkin followed by a play, "The Christmas Story, with all the class taking part. The Primary Class presented a number entitled, "Captain Santa Claus and his Reindeer Space Patrol", those taking part were Tracey Bennett, Heather McGavin, Glenda Carter, Nancy Godkin, Sty von Fritz, Craig Smith, Leslie Hudie, J.J. Clark, Amy Workman, Cher Neller, Sheri Hoegy, Benny Hoegy and Blaine Marks. Teachers of this class are Dorothy Sholdice and Marjory Humphries, The Junior Class under the supervision of their teacher Joyce van Vliet put on a play, "The Strike at Santa Claus Land, with those taking part Tini Fritz, Gary Godlin, Susie Nickson, Sandra Sholdice, Joyanne Van Vliet, Jeff McGavin, Donna Godkin, Richard Love, Craig Hackwell, Kim Fritz, Darryl Hoegy, Cheryl Smith and Tena Neller, The Intermediate class had a play, "The Liars Club", and those taking part were Don Hickson, Murray ,Shouldice,Edward Baker, 'Darryl Smith, Blaine Hackwell and Peter Bennett. Teachers of this class arc Murray Dennis and Edward 'Baker. The Junior Class presented The Kids from the Kitchen Rythm Band followed by the Intermediate class putting on a play, "Room for Mary" with Jeanne • McDonald, Cathy McGavin, Elaine Dennis taking part assisted Eby Cheryl Fraser and Patricia Hackwell. The Primary Class closed the program with the "Nativity Scene," Santa 'Claus arrived and gave out bags of candies to all the ;children. Thanks was expressed to everyone who helped in anyway in making this concert such a success. A Standard Classified will pay you dividends, Have you tried one? Dial Blyth, 523.9646, 4 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 Foreclosing our options The question\of nyclear energy for civilian use continues to be batted around by opposing sides. Each side has its own compelling ethical and technical arguments, until the unskilled spectator gets dizzy and gives up trying to follow the progress of the game. But once in a while, someone manages to distill for an instant the swirling controversy and we can see with telling clarity, what's going on. Paul Abrecht, director of the World Council of Churches' sub -unit on church and society, has done just that. Writing in the Ecumencial Review, he comments that at our present state of technology, committing o►irselves to nuclear energy development means "Fore- closing the options for future generations". If "foreclosing" makes you think of mortgages, it's a good analogy. You wouldn't buy a house now, live in it for your life -time, and commit your grandson to pay for it after the house has become useless and broken down. You couldn't know if he would be willing to pay for it, or able to pay for it. But that's what we're doing with nuclear energy . We build the plants now. We use the energy from them now. But we commit our grandhildren, and their grandchildren, to take care of our nuclear wastes, without knowing whether they would be willing or able to do so. Until we can be sure that we can dispose of nuclear wastes safely forever and ever, increasing our dependence on nuclear energy sources will be, as Abrecht says, "foreclosing the options for future generations." A little town A little town is where you don't have to guess whom your enemies are. Your friends will tell you. A little town is where few people can get away with Tying about the year they were born. Too many other people can remember. A little town is where people with various ailments can air them properly to sympathetic ears. A little town is where, when you get the wrong number, you can talk for 15 minutes anyway. A little town is where the ratio of good people to bad people is something like 100 to 1. That's nice to remember. A little town is where it h and for anybody to walk to work for exercise because it takes too long to stop and explain to people in cars who stop, honk, and offer a ride. A little town is where city folks say there is nothing to do, but those who live there don't have enough nights in the week to make all the meetings and social functions. A little town is where everyone becomes a "neighbour" in time of need. 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McLean, Publisher Box 10, Blyth, Ontario, NOM 1H( Telephone 519-523-9646 Subscription rates Canada $9.00 Outside Canada, $16,00 (in advance) Single copies: 20 cents Rhea Hamilton Authorized as second class mail by Canada Postl Editor and Advertising Registration Number 1319 Y;\ . ti •.:y?,t;y�; }\,n;?yti;.}•.; •?.ti}:.}:•:.+•.:•: «r .}:{? : .yri :• : ?; ''.:'rW '�. .•:Ny...•. .k't;'�I .•. ..:: ....�•: r:::::.5.. :: ;:.r•: ari.%h.... ' Blyth PS Christmas Concert Behind the Scenes by Keith Roulston resolve By Keith Roulston One of the nice things about the way our system of time and date keeping is set up is that we have plenty of opportunities to feel that we are starting fresh. The coming of the new year is one of our best chances to feel we are making a new start, able to bid goodbye to our old problems or faults and start from scratch. 1 suppose that's why the idea of New Year's resolutions came about in the first place. We have the chance to try to improve 011 our faults. Of course we soon find out that the new year isn't really a fresh start. We still carry with us the weaknesses we had the year before meaning that no matter how well intentioned we arc, we're likely to find that by the end of the first week in the new year we've already broken most of our new resolutions. I'ni either realistic or chicken, 1 haven't quite figured out which yet, but over the years I've tended to make my resolutions along pretty general or non-binding lines. Once or twice at this time of the year I've made some high-minded and sweeping reso- lutions to cure some major fault and found them pretty hard to keep. So I've begun to react more like a politician, putting down general principles by shying away from any ditLct promises my conscience can bug me about when i break. One of my aims this year is to make the nrost of every minute, 1 recently was helping out a local writer who has been retired for several years. He was writing a piece on being a senior citizen and he was remarking on all the things he suddenly realized he had not been able to do in his lifetime. He would walk into a library and see all the books he had never read and know that he could never hope to read them all. He would look at a neap and see all the places he had never visited and realize he would never be able to visit them 'all, He would think of all the interesting things he would like to have done in his life and realize how little time he had left to do them. This man was enjoying retirement years the way few people do, It's a time of excitement and joy for him because now he can experiment on so many things. I'm a long way from retirement of course, but I've been struck by the same thought at times. Time is running out on all of us. If I started right now to do all the thingsIwoul would like to do in this life, I'd run out of time long before I ran out of interesting things to do, even if 1 lived to a ripe old age. Many of us worry about money but our most precious commodity is not money, but time. We can always hope to earn more money. We can even hope to win the lottery and suddenly lave mote than we know what to do with.But we can ri;:v't' win a time lottery and suddenly be given more time than we know what to do with. Yet we waste time at a sinful pace. We would never think of treating money the way we do time, throwing it away on all the most trivial things. i think for instance of the time we waste in front of a television set from which we get absolutely nothing except another lost evening. Oh I'ni not anti-tcle- vision on the whole, but there are a lot of things on the tube these days which serve as nothing more than tranquilizers to help us pass the time in a state of stupor. I've been guilty myself of watching too many such shows lately. It's so easy to switch on the set when you're tired at the end4 a day and once it's on, it's so hard to switch off. It hypnotizes you. So niy pledge this year is to watch the television guide closely and only turn the set on when there is a program I will both enjoy and get something from, The rest of the time I'd like to spend delving into the shelves of my library of books that I've collected without reading over the years. There arc so mcuiy great authors whose works 1 haven't even touched yet. That way I can get just as Hatch enjoyment as i would have gotten from Ntiatching some silly, often uncomic comedy and be gaining a knowledge of what great thinkers have had to say about the world.. I want to spend more time with my family because i can't think of a better way to invest time. The time put into helping children grow will pay healthy dividends for the world tomorrow. If we each can do a better job of raising our children to be adults then the ‘or1d will improve significantly. That idea of investing niy time most wisely is the one resolution I have for the new year. If we all thought of this year as our last (and let's face it, it could be) and we all wanted to accomplish as much as we could before we left the earth, just think how much better place the world could be when 1979 becomes 1980. titw .4/? THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 — 5 Auburn WI plans needlepoint course The December meeting of the Auburn Women's In- stitute was held in the Community Memorial Hall with the president Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock in charge. The meeting was opened with the Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada with Mrs. Catherine Jackson as pianist. A poem -- AUBURN NEWS Bureau Editor: MRS. ELEANOR BRADNOCK The Christmas Spirit was read and the president we- lcomed everyone, The minutes were adopted as read by the secretary Mrs, Robert Peck. Slm also gave the financial statement, Mrs. Bradnock thanked all who had assisted in catering to the Christian Rform Young People and Family Night and the 40th wedding aniversary for Mr. and Mrs, Bert Daer, Mrs Donald Cartwright and Mrs. John Hildebrand were named 4-H club leaders for the spring project -acces- sories, the final touch. 1 h. members decided to take the Needlepoint course and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock and Mrs. Thomas Jardin were ap- pointed leaders, A letter was read con- cerning the free rabies clinic and a letter will be sent to support this clinic, A thank you letter was read from Mrs, Orville Free, Plans were made to cater to the Lion's club dinner on January 3rd, Mrs, Donald Haines and Mrs, Thomas Jardin were in charge of the program and began with the singing of Christmas songs and carols with Mrs. Kenneth McDougall at the piano. A Christmas wrapped box con- test was held and a reading - These are needed, was given. UCW hears of Holy Land The Auburn Knox United Church Sunday School rooms were attractivelly decorated for the annual dinner and United Church Women's general program on Wednesday, December 13th Crowd at pageant Knox United Church, Auburn, presented a Christ- mas Pageant last Saturday evening to a full audience. The director of the pageant was Mrs. Brian Hallam and the music was in charge of the church organist Mrs. Norman Wightman and the senior choir leader Mrs. Greg Park and the junior choir leader, Mrs. Barry Millian, The narrator was Mr. Elliott Lapp. The Nativity scene was presented in front of a barn board screen by the following. Baby Jesus - Benjamin Craig, Mary - Linda Cunningham, Joseph - Andrew Koopman, Shep- herds - Dennis Schneider, Derrick Cartwright and Fawn King, the Kings - . Keith Hallam, Michael Andrews, and Brent Andrews with their pages - Lorie Cart- wright and Fawn King, the Kings - Keith Hallam , Michael Andrews, and Brend Andrews with their pages - Lorie Cartwright, Sharon Glousher and Debbie Scott, Gabriel was played by Sherry Verbeek and the angels were Anita Hallam, Carol Seers and Debbie Cunningham. •Simeon Frank . Slater, Elizabeth and Zechariah - Patti McDowell and Nancy • Verbeek, Herod • David Durnin, High Priest - Greg Hallam, Mother in anguish for killed children, Kim McDowell. Greg Park and Bob Worsell were in charge of special lighting. The choir sang many carols and Christmas songs and the soloists were Elliott Lapp, Mrs, Emmerson Rodger and Mrs. Greg Park. Members of the special choir were Mrs. Greg Park, Mrs. Dorothy Grange, Mrs. Stanley Ball, Mrs, Ernest Durnin, Barry , Millian, Norman Wightman,Donald Haines, Mrs, Elliott Lapp, Mrs, Bob Worsell, Mrs, Donald Haines, Mrs. Earl„St Jean, Mrs. Emmerson Rodger, Mrs. Tom Jardin, Mrs. Gordon Gross and Oliver Anderson. Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Major Youngblut over the Christmas holidays were Miss Betty Youngblut, Mr. Stewar', Youngblut and Mr. Lynn Youngblut, all of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, Allan Rush and Mr, and Mrs. Richard Bellefeuille, Trent and Renee, all of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs, Sheldon Werren, Justin and:Ryan of London,Mrs, Marjorie Canton of Courtwright, Mr. at 12:30 p.m. The president Mrs, Donald Haines welcomed members and Senior Citizens of the Church who were invited as guests. Rev. Earl St. Jean said the Grace and ap- proximately fifity persons enjoyed the smorgasbord style dinner. Carol singing was enjoyed led by Oliver Anderson accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Mrs. Oliver Anderson led a Christmas Devotional period on "How Far is it to Bethlehem? A HELPING HAND—Figure skating pro Debbie Jeffery helps one of her younger students with her skating at a practice session at the Blyth and District Community Centre. and Mrs, Donald Smith, Heather and Paul of Monkton, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Youngblut, Daryl, Kendra and Shivon of Blyth, Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Youngblut and Stephen and Mr. Ross Youngblut, R.R.I, Auburn. Mr, and Mrs, . Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie visited in London last Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. George Rueger, Danny, Terry and Wendy. Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Mr. and Mrs, John Stadelmann, Christine, Rhonda and Jennifer spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs, Harold Nicholson at Seaforth. Mr. William Rueger, RR.2, Clinton, spent Christmas with his daughter Mrs, Donald Cartwright, Mr. Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie, Mrs. Mary Rollinson and Mr, Murray Rollinson returned home on Tuesday after spending a couple of weeks, and Christmas in Toronto with Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Weston. . Schneider's Hardware store had a special gift of a slow cooker at their store. The lucky ticket was drawn by Mrs. Elva Straughan. The winner was Mr. John Korstanje. Assisted by Mrs. Jack Arm- strong reading the scripture passages. Two poems "How far is it to Behtlehem? was .,:read by Mrs. Beth Lansing and "Things" was read by Mrs, Norman McDowell. Several carols were sung and very suitablyformed part of the worship service. A piano solo -Star of the East was played by Mrs. Gordon Gross. Mrs. Tom Jardin intro- duced the guests Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson of Meaford who gave an in- teresting talk with their slides on a trip this past summer they had taken to the Holy Land. Mrs. Donald Haines thanked Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and pre- sented them with a gift. Rev. Earl St. Jean pronounced the benediction. The Unit Leaders, Mrs. Maurice Bean and Mrs. Jack Armstrong combined their members for the various committees to host their event. Despite an ice storm, the Auburn and District Lion's Club held their Christmas Party when over 50 childr en and their parents attended. Lion President Bud Cham- ney was in charge. Lion Steve Campbell had pro- cured the films Christmas Messenger, The First Christmas Tree and the Great Toy Robbery. Lion Donald Haines was in charge of the projector. Between films Christmas carols and songs were sung with Mrs. Fred Lawrence at the piano. Mrs. Jim Schneider and Lana and Les,'e Lawrence led the singi1.?. A b :sautifully decorated Christmas tree adorned the hall and Santa Claus arrived and gave out bags of candy to all the children. PERSONALS Mr, and Mrs, Gary Edmuns of 'Scarboro visited last week -end with her mother, Mrs, Irene Church - ward and her grandmother, Mrs. D. Holden. Winners at the euchre party held in the Community Memorial Hall last week were Novelty -Donald Haines, High Lady - Mrs. Frances Clark, Low Lady - 'fom .1ardin (playing as a lady) High Man - Kenneth McDougall, Low Man - Jack 1lallam. Cash prizes for the most lone hands for the period up, to Christmas went to Ben Hamilton, 2nd - Robbie Plunkett; Lady's Frist - Mrs. Cathy Rody and 2nd - Mrs. Tom Haggitt. Miss Diane Kirkconnell of Edmonton is vacationing with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell. The Christman tree was decorated and as they placed each symbol they told what it symbolized. The first Christmas tree originated in 1957 at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Danville, Virgin ia. It has since be- come a world-wide celebra- tion proclaiming God's Name and His many Acts. One cannot buy these ornaments but make them according to one's ability and need and started with the evergreen tree which tells of Eternal Life. They went on telling what the 22 ornaments meant to the world. A duet -Christmas Dreams was sung by Mrs, Haines and Mrs, Jardin, Mrs, Jardin told about the Christmas customs with food, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall .von the Carol contest. A short inspiring candle -lighting service was held with the Advent Table Centre. Lunch was served by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. Major Young- blut and Mrs. Lillian Lether- land. Mrs. Lawrence Plactzer received the prize for having the nearest birth- day, Mrs. Bud Chamncy won the prize for the most reef in her Christmas corsage and Mrs. Beth Lansing the prize for having the most safety pins in her purse. All members signed cards to go to Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, Mrs, Torrance Tabb, Mrs. Orville Free and Mrs. Elsie Scott, and Mrs. Florence Millian. All good wishes for a bright and happy '79 filled with prosperity for you and your family' GEORGE OF BRUSSELS HOLIDAY FOOD SPECIALS PRIME RIB ROASTS RUMP OR SIRLOIN TIP ROASTS Last Week Clover Cream Q Q ICE CREAM 2 litre ■ 99 ea. NEXT WEEK IT WILL SELL FOR 1.49 BLADE SHORT RIB ROASTS CROSS RIB ROASTS ROASTS Round Bone SHOULDER ROASTS 1 Ib. 2.09 Ib. 159lb. gu' GROUND BEEF 1.59lb. 1.49,.. 10-20 Ib. 20-30 ib. 30 lbs. or re ■ ■491b. 1 9 Ib. 1.29 moIb. 691, S,. P. COTTAGE ROLLS 1.49 lb. 1.09 Ib. HAPPY NEW YEAR! BLYTH MEAT MARKET Open 6 days a .week 8-6 t riaay'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 6 — THE BLYT.H STAN ARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 Nov. 8, 1978 THE ROBERT McKINLEY CITIZENSHIP TROPHY — Jean Siertsema; R. R.3, Blyth receives the trophy from Mr. McKinley after being selected as the 4-H member in Huron County deemed by nomination to be an outstanding club member. Home and com- munity activities as well as 4-H club member- ship are also taken into account in selecting the winner of this annual award. Jean is also Huron County' Dairy Princess for 1978-79. ONDESBOR NEWS Bureau Editor: S MRS. BERT HOBBROOK Cherrio Club meeting was held at home of Ida Durnin on Wednesday, December '0 with Group 4.1da Durnin bit; Burns and Gladys Armstrong; with Ida Durnin Acting Pre sident welcomed the tem l.crs to her home. i Burns read the Christmas story and Nona Pipe played Christmas re- cords. Ida Durnin gave a reading "The last 2 Weeks". November meeting minutes and Treasurers report were given by secretary Gladys Armstrong. Next meeting will be group 1. Roll Call was answered by 10 members giving their favorite Christmas Carol and What they would like for Christmas. Each member Cheerio Club meets gave a number for the programme which was en- joyed by all.- Nona played more Christmas records. ' II,' meeting closed with Vi Burns prayer for New Year. Ida .Durnin had 3 contests and some games of cards Blyth telephone was con- nected at the United Church on Tuesday. The number is 523.4225. Volley ball will be starting January 3rd and each Wednesday at Hullett Central school ages 13 to 17 time 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. over 18. 8:30 to 10:30 , everyone welcome - shuffle board in the hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights except 2nd Wednesday of the month, Auburn personals Mrs. Florence Millian spent Christmas in Goderich with her daughter, Mrs, Ford little and Mr. Little and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Elliott of Toronto spent the holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller, Mr. and Mrs, John Stadel- mann, Christine, Rhonda and Jennifer of Blyth and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock were guests on Christmas Eve with Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and Jonathan. Miss Monica Hebert is spending the Christmas vacation with her grand- mother, Mrs. Elvira Parenti at Oakland, California and uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Parenti, Peter, Paul and Mark at Hayward, Olifornia. Christmas Day guests with Mr, and Mrs. Norman Wightman and Brian were Mr. and Mrs. Murray Wightman of Goderich. Mr. Glen Wightman and Miss Marilyn Wightman of Waterloo University, Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Goderich, Mrs. Elleda Wightman, Lucknow, Mr. Harvey Wightman, Waterloo, Mr.. Maris Mathers, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. John Hilde- brand, and Allan Hilde- brand, Raymond Hildebrand Mr. and Mrs, Eldo Hilde- brand, Waterloo and Miss Faye Hildebrand of Centralia College, Standard WANT ADS WORK Hullett Central Christmas Concert was held on Tuesday December 19th with a huge turn out. Everyone enjoyed the concert of Junior and Huge crowd at Hullett concert senior choirs and the band, Remember W.I. Card party Friday, December 29th 8:30, A number of parents and friends attended the recital of Mrs, Louise McGregors ' piano pupils on Wednesday, December 20 in the United Church, Mr. Bert Shobbrook re- turned home on December 20th from spending 11 days in St. Joseph hospital London after having surgery. Classified Ads pay dividends, The Huron County Board Of Education Evening glasses CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL CLINTON - PHONE 482-3471 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 8, 1979) BOOKKEEPING (Introductory) - 10 weeks CROCHET - 10 weeks FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR (with Beginning Upholstery) - 10 weeks GYMNASTICS FOR BEGINNERS - 10 weeks INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND DARKROOM TECHNIQUES - 10 weeks SEWING (Basic) - 10 weeks WELDING - 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 9, 1979) ART - 10 weeks FiRST AID - 8 weeks HAIRDRESSING - 10 weeks HUNTER SAFETY - 10 weeks INTRODUCTION TO ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND CANADIANA - 10 weeks SEWING (Advanced Knit) - 10 weeks WOMEN'S FITNESS - 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan, 10, 1979' KNITTING - 10 weeks MACRAME - 10 weeks SKIING - 10 weeks MONDAY NIGHT (starting Mar. 5, 1979) CERAMICS - 8 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Feb. 15, 1979) GOLF - 10 weeks SOME COURSES MAY HAVE TO BE CANCELLED IF INSUFFICIENT INTEREST IS INDICATED BY ENROLMENT SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL SEAFORTH - PHONE 527-0380 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan, 8, 1979) FOLK DANCING - 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 9, 1979) CROSS COUNTRY SKIING - one class on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to he followed by 4 Sunday afternoon sessions DiSCO DANCING (Adult couples only) - 5 weeks (at Seaforth P.S.) MACRAME - 10 weeks SEWING AND TAILORING - 10 weeks F.E. MADILL SECONDARY SCHOOL WINGHAM - PHONE 357-1800 TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan 9, 1979) FIRST AID - STANDARD - 8 weeks LADIES AUTO MECHANICS - 10 weeks MACRAME - 8 weeks POTTERY WITHOUT A WHEEL - 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 10, 1979) AL'T'ERNATE ENERGY SOURCES - 9 weeks BASIC FARM WELDING - 8 weeks CERAMICS (Full) 10 weeks LADIES FITNESS - 10 weeks MONDAY NIGHT (starting April 9, 1979) GOLF FOR BEGINNERS - 8 weeks STRETCH KNIT FABRICS (Beginners) • 10 weeks THURSDAY NIGHT (starting April 12, 1979 STRETCH KNIT FABRICS (Ad- vanced) - 10 weeks FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PHONE THE SCHOOL SOUTH HURON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL EXETER - PHONE 235.0880 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 15, 1979) POTTERY 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan, 16, 1979) SEWING (Ladies Knit Pants and Tops) • (1 weeks WEAVING - 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan, 17, 1979) PERSONAL AND SMALL BUSINESS INCOME TAX - 10 weeks TAILORING - 10 weeks THURSDAY NIGHT (starting Jan, 18, 1979) AUTO MECHANICS FOR WOMEN - 5 weeks FIRST AID (St. John's) - 10 weeks GOURMET COOKING - 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting March 6, 1979) SEWING (Advanced Lingerie) 1D weeks GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE GODERiCH - PHONE 524.7353 MONDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 8, 1979) ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES • 8 weeks BADMINTON • 10 weeks CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - 10 weeks GOLF - 10 weeks TYPEWRITING (Beginners) 10 weeks TUESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 9, 1979) AUTO MECHANICS (Owner- Driver) - 10 weeks SEWING (Pattern Design) - 10 weeks WEDNESDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 10, 1979) LADIES SPORT NIGHT • 10 weeks VOLLEYBALL - 10 weeks (at Colborne Central P.S.) THURSDAY NIGHT (starting Jan. 11, 1979) STRETCH SEWING (Advanced) -10 weeks THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 -� 7 BE SURE HE DOESN'T HAVE TO DAMPEN YOLJR • N. HOLIDAY ".,..•. • SEASON CAMPBELL TRANSPORT Blyth ELLIOTT INSURANCE AGENCY Blyth GEORGE RADFORD CONSTRUCTION LTD• Blyth SPARLINGS PROPANE Blyth In seconds a dry festive tree may become a torch in minutes a house may be destroyed Here's advice from the Joint Fire Prevention Publicity Committee of Canada: * Your evergreen Christmas tree and its decorations are potential fire hazards. They head the list of a sensible family's preparation for a happy holiday. * A dry tree readily sheds needles. Indoors, keep the tree standing in water. Replenish the water daily. * Disconnect the lights when leaving home or going to bed.Candles, of course, constitute added hazards. * Keep matches out of the reach of little hands. * Clear wrappings away from the base of the tree. * Set the tree away from the fireplace. Do not block access to exits. * Have plenty of larage ash trays for the guests who smoke. * Never leave small children alone or unattended in the home. * Cookstove fires from oils or grease are an emergency. Smother the flames ...a rug...baking soda...never water. If this doesn't do the Job, get everybody out and call the Fire Department. BLYTH VILLAGE COUNCIL BLYTH P.U.C. BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP Blyth 8 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 BELGRAVE NEWS Bureat, Editor: MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE Belgrave WI enjoy pot luck supper MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE 887-9847 Kinsmen Bingo Winners Lucky winners of turkeys at the Belgrave Kinsmen Bingo held at the W.I.. Hall in Belgrave on December 12 were Mrs, John Jamieson, Mrs, Clark Sharpin, Jack Shiell, Karen Dunbar, Mrs, Helen Martin, Donclda Service stations going Many motorists will be purchasing gasoline and motor oil by the litre begin- ning in January, 1979, The metric conversion of service station pumps to .lispcnsc in litres instead of gallons will be a gradual process, A HAPPY CHRISTMAS — To win $200 just two days before Christmas is real luck. Ken Ramsey, Blyth, won the jackpot at the Blyth Board of Trade and got into Blyth before the hour was up and doubled his prize. Wondering what is going on is Mr. Ramseys son Bradley. (Standard Photo) PEACE IN 1919 On this occasion we wish for you and yours an obundance of cheer, topped off with an extra helping of peace and love. Thanks, all. Hamm's Garage and Hamm's Car Sales Blyth scheduled to be completed by lite end of 1980. The petroleum industry plans to convert pumps first in the major population - centres following 0 plan developed by their metric conversion sector committee and published two years ago by Metric Commission Canada. A tank fill -up niay vary from less than 50 L for small cars to vocr 80 L for large ones. Results of oil company test programs in Canada and Lamont, Mrs, Edith Coultcs, Roy Robinson and Mrs. Paul McKee, Special prizes winners were Murray Cook and Mrs. Isabelle Campbell, metric the United States using service station pumps dis- pensing in litres have shown that motorists adapted quickly to the changeover. Most drivers continued to buy gasoline in terms of a - tank fill -up or the number of dollars worth they wanted. Other changes will be seen at service stations. Motor oil will be sold in litre .con- tainers; and other items will eventually be in metric -size packages. Government backed loans available Victoria and Grey 'i•r►►ct Company has become 1110 first Canadian trust company authorized to make govern- ment -backed loans to small businessmen under the re- cently revised Sniall Businesses Loan Act ac- cording to company presicnt W.H. Somerville. Under the provisions of'the Act, small businesses (those with gross revenues less than $1.5 million) are eligible for intermediate-term (up to 10 years) loans of an interest rate only 1% above prime lending rates. Amounts of up to $75,000 may cover up to 80% of the cost of new or improved equipment and up to 90% of the cost of land or new or renovated premises. A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! We have many instore specials for the Holiday SNELL'S GROCERY Members of the Belgrave Women's Institute and their guests enjoyed a Pot Luck smorgasbord supper on Tuesday evening December 19 in the W.I. Hall. A short business meeting was held followed by a social evening of Court Whist. Eight tables were in play and winners were: High Lady - Mrs, Garner Nicholson; High Man - Garner Nicholson; 2nd High Lady - Mrs. Nelson Higgins; 2nd High Man • Charles Higgins; Novelty Lady - Mrs, Clarence Hanna; Novelty Man • Leonard James. VANASTRA CENTRE WINTER PROGRAM 1979 January 8 - March 17 REGISTER NOW 482-3544 AQUATICS • 10 lessons YOUTH FEE: Non -Swimmer $14.00 Monday 5:00.5:30 p.m. 6:00-6:30 p.m. Saturday 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Beginner 1 Monday 5:30-6:00p.m. 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Beginner 2 Tuesday 5:00.5:30 p.m. Saturday 1:00 -1:30 p.m. Beginner 3 Tuesday 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 12:30 -1:00 p.m. Beginner 4 Tuesday 6:00.6:30 p.m. Saturday 12:00 -12:30 p.m. Junior 1 Thursday 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 11:30.12:00 p.m. Junior 2 & 3 Thursday 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 11:30. 12:00 p.m. Intermediate 1 & 2 Thursday 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Senior Thursday 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Teen Beginner Friday 6:00 - 6:30 p.m Teen Advanced Friday 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. R.L.S.S. Bronze Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Red Cross Leaders Tuesday 7:30.8:30 p.m. Synchronized Swimming Monday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. LADIES Aquafit - Mon. & Wed. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Advanced - Mon. & Wed. 10:00-10:30 a.m. Beginner 2 -Mon. & Wed. 10:30.11:00 a.m. Beginner 1 -Monday 11:00-11:30 a.m. ' Non Swimmer -Monday 11:30-12:00 a.m. Evening Parent & Tot Monday 7:00-7:30 p.m. Parent & Tot - Thursday 10:30-11:00 a.m. Kinder Gym - Thursday 10:30-11:00 a.m. Kinder Swim • Thursday 11:00-11:30 a.m. Advanced Kinder Swim Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m. COED ADULT Non Swimmer Wednesday 7:30.8:00 p.m. Beginner Tuesday 8:30.9:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Advanced Wednesday 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. FITNESS • 10 lessons FEE: $22.00 Ladies Gym + Sauna & Swim .Mon. Wed, Thurs.1 :30 - 3:00 p.m. Thursday Thursday 7:30.9:00 p.m. Mens Gym Swim Wednesday 8:30. 10:00 p.m. Ladies Health Spa, Sauna & Swim Tuesday 1:30.3:00 pan. 8:00.9:30 p.m. Tuesday Ladies Health Spa, Sauna & Swim Monday 8:00-9:30 p.m. Yoga - 10 lessons FEE $17.00 Monday `} 7:30.8:30 p.m. Youth Gymnastics 10 LESSONS: FEE $17.00 Beginner Wednesday 6:30.7:30 p.m. Youth Gymnastics • Advanced Wednesday 7:30.8:30 p.m, RECREATION SWIM TIMES ADULT Thursday 8:00-9:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 12:00-1:15 p.m. Friday 7:00.8:00 p.m. Tues. & Wed. 9:00-10:00 Saturday 3:00-4:30 p.m. p.m. OPEN Sunday 3:00-4:30 p.m, FAMILY Monday 8:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday 2:00-3:00 p.m. Tues, & Wed, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY SPECIAL 3 FOR THE PRICE OF 1. Use of our Fitness Room, Sauna, and Pool until February 28th, 1979 for the price of only $1.00 per day (Adults only), Beat the winter blues by exercising in our Fitness Room, relaxing in our hot sauna, and by swimming in our Temperature Controlled Pool. All at Vanastra Centre. ASK ABOUT OUR: Hall Rental * Pool Rental Bingo - Tuesday evening Pool membership * Health Spa membership * COME SEE OUR FACILITIES * THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 — 9 March 29, 1978 A WINNING GOAL—Belgrave scores against 5-2. The Thursday game was played in Blyth at the Community Arena. Clifford to win the Tri County Championship game January Solve BPS sewage problem JANUARY 4, 1978 Russel Cook is appointed manager of the Blyth arena. Bell Canada takes over Maitland Teleservices and causes increase in rates to Brussels, Blyth and Auburn and area customers. JANUARY 11, 1978 Huron County's planning board budget is chopped from $162,200 to $145,800. JANUARY 18, 1978 Eugene McAdam of Clinton is named building inspector for McKillop and Hullett Townships, Storni delays travellers -- they have to make a stopover in Blyth. Black Magic a Huron Catholic Separate School County stepdancing group is Board starts to study scheduled to appear on the enrolment decline. Tommy Hunter show, The Huron Board of Dr. Brian Lynch, Medical Education approves religion Officer of Health for Huron classes for Grey Central County suggests installing School in Ethel. an electrical sewage system FEBRUARY 1, 1978 at the Blyth Public School to Think plowing match is the prevent sewage overflow but theme conveyed at the first the Huron Board of meeting of the Brussels, Education adopts a wait and Morris and Grey catering see attitude. tent committee. The AuLurn Memorial FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Hall makes a profit of Blyth council decides to $1,148.21. buy new snow plow. JANUARY 25, 1978 The Diviners is back to Jack Stewart is honoured haunt the Huron County after 32 years of business on__Board of Education • as Blyth's Main Street. parents complain. Huron -Perth Roman Blyth music pupils Linda MacKenzie, tncy McInnes, and Alison Roberts win The Church Restaurant urant Cor. Brunswick &r Waterloo (��J(�(/l,�/� (�,�[�{� Stratford, Ontario J1fnter Season Dining and Dancing Friday and Saturday night - Live orchestra Lunch — a wide selection of a la carte dishes, old favorites (CREPES, OMELETTES AND PATE) and many new suggestions to enliven your appetite. Dinner -- famous Church Specialities including fresh fish and lobster flown in from Halifax. We feature a fixed price menu Tuesday to Thursday - 3 courses and coffee $8.75, children $4.50. The Church is perfect for Christmas parties (140 persons maximum). With the new dance floor, special orchestras or disco can be arranged. Also available — our private room for 20 persons. "The menus • Including brunch • are ever changing and never disappointing," Diane & Lynn Brooks London Free Press Oct. 27, 1978 "Only In Stratford you say?That's right, however no cause to say "pity". An autumn Sunday in the tranquil and handsome community that Includes brunch at The Church Is pure pleasure," Winston Collins Toronto Sunday Star Oct. 8, 1978 Please phone for reservations (519) 273.3424 Tuesday to Friday Lunch 12:00.2:00 Sunday Brunch Tuesday to Saturday Dinner 6:00 on Licensed by L.L,B,g. Honours in their Royal Conservatory of Music exams. Nearly 400 attend the Walton Poker Rally. FEBRUARY 15, 1978 The Blyth Standard wins some awards in the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Associ- ation competition. The Blyth Centennial Committee boasts a $3,500 profit in 1977. -The Board of Directors for the Blyth Centre for the Arts approves a major expansion of facilities. • The Blyth Leo Club presents the arena board with a $1,500 cheque which is to go towatOs a sound system downstairs in the arena. Margaret Laurence's novel The Diviners is criticized at Huron County Board of (Continued on Page 12; ;i - *.. t4 t► �13'lj �. ...i f;.�if,J.A".t!Sr - A: '�A\4yi.O, i7dt September 20, 1978 A WORKER FROM AWAY BACK — Leonard James, Wingham was busy Saturday stooking grain at a contest at the Blyth Threshermens Reunion. Although he came in sixth there were few who would tackle the inh. 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. SIMPSON WOODWORKING Specializing in wainscotting & Duplicating Older House Trim Inside & Out Also; Hope Chests, Oak Kitchens, & Vanities • R R 3 Wingham Whitechurch Ph. 357-3760 141, (RfPDIg11 TIRE Holiday HARJU 300 TOURING SKIS Multi laminated core with full length layer of fibreglass and scuffed polyethylene base TRAIL BOOTS Leather upper pile linings JARVINEN BINDING Non-stick Coated bail TONKIN CANE POLES Use Your CANADIAN TIRE CARD REGULAR 44.95 23' 6.99 4.99 80.88 NOW 74.95 This 'comes with Canadian Tire's 1 year No -Fault $5 replacement guarantee against breaking. SEAFORTH STORE ONLY (RRRDIRII TIRE ASSOCIATE STORE F. W. TILLEY LTD. SEAFORTH Save with Cash Bonus Coupons on all parts 10 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 April Elevator fire still smouldering (Continued from Page 12) County teachers stay out. The Blyth Pee Wees are runners-up in the Goderich Young Canada Week hockey tournament. APRIL 5, 1978 A fire at Snell's Elevators in Blyth continues to smoulder, Blyth firemen receive their beepers signed radio, H & N Dairy Systems opens up a new building in Walton. Morris Township Council criticizes the Ontario Federation of Agriculture cuts grant from $500 to $400. Londeshoro United Church manse celebrates 100 years starting with a dinner parte. APRIL, 12, 1978 Only 295 people out of a possible 1230 vote on a liquor plebiscite and as a result Morris Townshid remains dry. Nomination meetings arc set for local politicians. Huron County's secondary school teachers prepare to vote on a tentative contract agreement. A number of tombstones arc discov Bred broken as the result of vandalism at the Birth Cemetery. lint Armstrong, host farmer for the IPM speaks at a meeting of the West Wawanosh Federation of Agriculture. Fire destroys the ,00f and upper floor o1' an '°cupied house Owned by Robert 'frich of Londesboro. APRIL 19, 1978 • The Blyth Board of Trade -- discusses getting a dentist for the village. A truck owned. by Ron Gross of R.R.1 Londesbore bursts into flames and is destroyed. Jan Dutton is appointed as the Adniinistr•ative Director for the Blyth Centre for the Arts. APRIL 26, 1978 Graeme Craig of Walton is chosen to represent the Liberals in the Huron -Bruce riding. Marion Wright of Blyth is honored after 22 years of service with the Blyth Horticultural Society. Fallen hydro wires cause fire in barn owned by Frank Szusz of Londesboro. MAY 3, 1978 The Blyth Figure Skating club hires Debbie Jeffries a pro from Goderich. Rabies are on the increase in Huron County. The purchase of a new grader causes Morris Town- ship to have a deficit. Seventy-five teachers from the North Huron Unit of the Ontario Women Teacher's Federation including Mrs, Luella Hall of Blyth attend a dinner at Brussels in honour of the 60th anniversary of the' Federation. Huron County Council approves a $185,000 budget'. for the IPM. MAY 10, 1978 Nick Hill discusses proposed subdivision in Auburn with Hullett council, Fire destroys the engine of a car driven by Rose Marie Russell of Owen Sound as la she is driving on Blyth's Queen Street. r, A craft exhibition is to be held in Blyth to raise funds AV for the Blyth Theatre. The Huron Federation of .' Agriculture votes down OFA ;0 is tax reform. Salaries make up 75% of B MAY 17, 1978 years to Bob and Helen Freer of E budget business super. Grant Sparling sells his of Sarnia. intendent Roy Dunlop says. hardware business of 27 (Continued on Page 11) Aug. 16, 1978 A WELCOME COMMITTE — This smiling group of ladies were busy selling history books and centennial plates comemmorating St. Michaels 100 birthday this past weekend. Agnes Lammerant and her daughter Wendy left, Margaret Phelan and Karen Middegaal were busy at the banquet Sunday in the Blyth arena selling plates. (Standard Photo) 27 e Over 27000 trrt0�' rues ward extra^np,�,s11f2rrjll ••. tita July 5, 1978 A SENIOR MOVES IN—Wednesday was moving day for the new residents of the Blyth Senior Citizens apartment building and Pearl McNall of R. R. #1, Hensall was one of the first residents to move in. Here she puts some of her, things away. (Standard Photo) IADNG YNE ‘\%\\ { For this special draw, your regular Wintario ticket qualifies you for all 5 regular $100,000 prizes Special prizes of $50,000 — $20,000 — $10,000 101 Special prizes of $5,000 101 Special prizes of $2,000 101 prizes of $10,000 and thousands of other special prizes ...for a total of more than 123,000 prizes worth more than $S million! Your regular Wintario ticket number gives you thousands of chances to win in this First Special Draw of 1979. it's good for all regular tax-free prizes PLUS THREE SPECIAL BONUS DRAWS featuring one draw for $50,000, one for $20,000 and one for $10,000. There will he over 27,000 $25 prizes for the last three digits in the three Special draws. Prizes shown are based on issuance of 102 series of tickets. The claiming period on all prizes is one year. Live on Global from Uxbridge! Tune in at 9 p.m. ..._........ ........,..... t.t.W. ttllp,i N414l11t1 M January4, Get your ticket now! Old acquaintances, don't forget us! We value your patronage, and we hope we can continue to serve you in '78.... Happy New Year! Ulf C RAWFORD MOTORS WINGHAM ,ONTARIO 12 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 February Teachers Out (Continued form Page 9) Education board meeting after meeting with parenta; disapproval. FEBRUARY 22, 1978 Huron County high school teachers stage a walkout. The Huron County Board of Education considers closing Walton Public School alarmed parents organize a meeting. MARCH 1, 1978 'I'hc I3lyth ,cntennial Committee and `he 13lyth Industrial Hockey League receive grants from Win tario. The teacher's strike continues as both sides, the B of E and the teachers claim they have public's support. Peter Hannam president of the Ontario Federaton of Agriculture (OFA) talks to a crowd of 200 about OFA policy on tax reforms. MARCH 8, 1978 Morris makes preparations for its liquor vote. Blyth had a $8,767.43 surplus in '77, council learns. The Huron County B of E votes down a motion to close down the Walton Public School. The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board decides no separate schools will be closed despite declining enrolment. Blyth Pee Wees win their second consecutive WOAA championship. MARCH 15, 1978 AFter 18 years in business , Bell and Doris Nicks sell their 5c to $1 store to Don Ross, a .liquidator from London. The new sound system is installed in the. arena. Hullett council approves a $1,000 grant to the Township's Federation of Agriculture. MARCH 22, 1978 Blyth gets OHRP grant of $9,000. Blyth couple --Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Vos--become foster parents to boy in South America. The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board approves 6 per' cent raise in salary for Jack Lane, Superintendent of Business. MARCH 29, 1978 Auburn raises $749 so far for its birthday celebration in ; 1979. Secondary school students return to class but the Hurop' (Continuted on Page 10) Off and riding in the Blyth recreation bike rodeo July 19, 1978 - HIGH HEEL DISCO SANDALS Buy an EXTRA pair to the same pricy range for only ONE PAIR WOMEN'S SHOES A SELECTION OF SHOES BY JOYCE & SELBY ONE to PAIR 38.00 Buyan EXTRA pair to the same price range for only WOMEN'S SHOES A GROUP OF CASUALS BY NORTH STAR & HUSH PUPPY ONE PAIR $27'95 Buy an EXTRA pair to the same price range for only 25% Off ALL HANDBAGS Main Street SALE HOURS Wed., Dec. 27 Closed Thurs., Dec. 28 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. Dec. 29 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 30 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Next Week Regular Store Hours MEN'S SHOES ENGLISH MADE SHOES ONE PAIR $60.00 Buyan EXTRA pair to the same price range for only MEN'S SHOES A GROUP OF FASHIONABLE oNE SHOES BY RITCHIE PAIR $ 39.95 Buy an EXTRA pair to the same price range for only CHILDREN'S SHOES A Targe group of children's shoes specially priced to save you money SA- 2O% on LEATHER & URETHANE WINTER FOOTWEAR Seaforth -V —E 1O% on RUBBER & VINYL WINTER FOOTWEAR Phone 527-1110 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 — 13 August New Morris clerk (Continued from Page 11) having fire proof safe for clerk's office. Hullett council agrees in principle with proposed Semphin subdivision in Auburn. Holly Jueze of Atlanta, Georgia, visits the hone of George Hebert in Auburn as part of the Lions Interna- tional Youth Exchange Program. There's 139 homes entered 1 in the IPM's Farmstead and Home Improvement coopetition. AUGUST 23, 1978 The Huron County B of E Margaret Diviners list of removes Laurence's 'I'hc from the book 1 secondary schools. Blyth merchants decide to leave stores open in the evening during the week of the plowing match. Morris Township names Mrs, Lloyd (Nancy) Michie as their new clerk. AUGUST 30, 1978 Borden Cook, a former Blyth reeve dies in Clinton March 15, 1978 Public Hospital. YOU DON'T SAY — These two well exercised horses, their way back for a rest before taking the women The Blyth and Belgrave have just completed pulling a sleigh full of East and children of Belgrave for an afternoon ride. The Minor Sports Associations Wawanosh students around the concessions. The driver, John Jessop, is takinghis first dayoff in an plan a hockey school in the P fall. horses, owned by Sam Pletch, Belgrave,, were on eight day week to drive the team. (Staff Photo) Hope Chapel Cemetery in Hullett Township holds its Auburn WI's entry in IPM quilt contest 20th annual memorrat service. SEPTEMBER 6,1978 Blyth and arca schools don't have much of a declining enrolment program. Hullett Township is awarded a $36,397 OHRP grant. The Walton arca Sports Club holds its fourth annual Squirt ball tournament. SEPTEMBER 13, 1978 Blyth council approves a mobile home subdivision plan. Blyth's Threshermen's Reunion is attended by 3,000 people. Lynne and Mary Lou Henry open a children's clothing shop in Blyth. The Blyth and Londesboro Lions Club supports P.R.LD.E. a foundation for the handicapped. a meeting concerning a formation of a Brownie Pack in Blyth is set up. Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food William Newman plowed the first furrow at a press day held at the IPM site, SEPTEMBER 20, 1978 Faith Drake, daughter of Mrs. Patricia Drake puts out fire in her home before serious damage occurs. Blyth students win some prizes at the Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels school fair. SEPTEMBER 27, 1978 Cecil Scheuerman of R.R.S Chalsworth, a bus driver saves 12 children after an accident on Highway 4 causes the bus to burst into flames. Huron County Council learns it may have to take over the Family and Children's Service agency. Principal G. 0. Phillips of Central Huron Secondary School requests permission to be nominated for Department of National Defense work and is granted permission but Huron County B of E members criticize his grammatical errors. OCTOBER 4, 1978 Blyth council increases its insurance coverage. The tented city comes down after a successful IPM. The Blyth Squirts win the Tri -County Championships, OCTOBER 11, 1978 Blyth businesses change hands Norni Guwings Sunoco station is sold co Lyle OCTOBER 18, 1978 Blyth music pupils prepare to honour Mrs. Winona McDougall a music teacher on the occasion of her 80th birthday. tcwel Plunkett is sworn in as Auburn's new post- mistress. Rick Holden and Irene (Continued on Page 14) J. SPANJER Murvurnaunr+c • Tractor Manure Pump • Electric Manure Pump • Electric Manure Spreaders • Stabling The way you want it at a better price Mitchell 348-9104 (r* -0;00 01_, * 1,4Cr December 27 Open Frid 30 till 9„* "�*Mannings *O9tiGFF:.Building Supply `'`9`ltd. till 9 Meet the new owners Douwe Wilts & Gary Courtney over a cup of coffee 14 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 Blyth s I a f e rs p ass IS THIS THE WAY YOU DO IT?A b eg nning figure skater practises his skating movement as one of the older figure skating students looks on. (Standard Photo) Thursday, Dec, 14, local arca skaters attended a Test Day in Brussels. Over 60 skaters were tested before a panel of 3 Judges, All of the Blyth skaters passed. Shelley Wasson passed her Preliminary Figures Test. The Dutch Waltz was passed by Karen Cook, Margaret DeBocr, Lisa MacDonald, and Lynn MacDonald. The Canasta Tango was skated and passed by Marilyn Archimbault, Margaret De Boer, Norris Flynn, Anita Hallam and Lynn MacDonald. Lynn MacDonald, Shelley Wasson :passed her Swing Dance. Ori Tuesday, December 19, 1978 Jane Whitmore passed her Beginners Badge. The Stroking Test was pas- sed by Arthur Bis and Cheryl Hullcv. 'i'he Elementary Badge Test was passed by Bruce Sicrtsema, Jodi Sippel, • Shannon Snell, Jana Lynn' Vincent, and Lisa Watson. The Basic Tests was passed by Janine Buffinga, Rose -Ann Machan passed Blyth, Clinton lady bowlers have fun night The Blyth Clinton Ladies Bowling League held their annual Christmas fun night. Winners of booby prizes were Highest bowler - 154 Lia Hoggarth; Lowest Bowler • 40 - Aellic Burkholder. High Single - Fia Bruinsma 2p; High Double, Debbie Hull, 484. Games over 250; Fia Bruinsma, 258. October sees no council race (Continued from Page 13) and Yvonne Youngblut, Helen Graving sells the Needlecraft Shoppc to Valerie Dale and Valerie Dale sells the Village Restaurant to George and Dorothy Oster. R.W. Madill's Shoes, Mens and Boys Wear marks 30 years on Blyth's Main Street. people Mr. and Mrs, Ken Badley and children Harold, Donald and Cheryl of Swift Current, Saskatchewan arc visiting their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Badley and relatives and friends in the village. Books at the Library HOCKEY STARS BY FRANK ORR Some fothe most un- believable events in profes- sional sports these days are happening in the flashing, dashing, bruising game cal- led hockey. In this book the author, Frank Orr, tells the fascinating personal stories of seventeen stars of the game during this decade. THE WHISPER IN THE GLEN BY P.M. HUBBARD Kate Macinnes, the wife of Richard Wytchett, lived in southern England. She had never been north of New- castle until her husband took a job in a Highland school in sombre Glenaiden where old hatreds clie hard. She soon found herself drawn' unwil- lingly into the tag -end of an old tragedy and a new love affair, Hie resulting crisis will grip the readers of this tragic love story, TIZZ PLAYS SANTA CLAUS BY ELISA BIALK Here is a Christmas story for boys and girls. It is about the Hill family and their pony Tizz. Tizz is more than a pet pony; she becomes anactress and even plays Santa Claus when the Hill family visit their neighbour, Sally on Christmas Day. Next Junior Story Hour will be on January 2 at 1:40 p.m. REGISTRATION Blyth Figure Skating Club - 10 week skating program DATE - Jan. 2 TIME - 3:30-6:30 PLACE - Arena TOTAL COST - $10.00 The Belgrave Post Office is moved from the honk of Mrs. Robert Procter into Taylor's Groceteria. OCTOBER 26, 1978 There's no race for council positions in Blyth as Tom Cronin fills the vacant seat left when councillor Con Van Vlict steps down. Jean Sicrtsema of R.R.3 Blyth is chosen as Huron County's dairy princess. Cook's Upholstery owned by Russ and Marion Cook is sold to Brad and Maureen Montgomery. NOVEMBER 1, 1978 Blyth arca girls receive recognition for their work as candystripers at the Wingham and District Hospital. NOVEMBER 15, 1978 Hulled 'Township remains dry after being only 3 per cent away from a ' `wet'' vote. Hullett Township council draws up a by-law which will restrict smoking in public buildings in the township. Local skaters pass National Skating Tests. NOVEMBER 22, 1978 Federal government cut - hacks in funding to the arts will hurt the Blyth Centre for the Arts. NOVEMBER 29, 1978 Emma Bird of R.R.2 Blyth tells Morris council to clean up her damaged land after the Blyth creek drain clean- up. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 of Blyth presents a new wheelchair to Horonvicw in Clinton. Hamilton callers upset the Blyth telephone system as they forget to dial the Hamilton area code. DECEMBER 6, 1978 Sheila Richards of R.R.3 Brussels is elected president of the Blyth Centre for the Arts. Two local students—R.M. Hoba of R.R.3 Blyth and Cathy Peel of R.R.1 Auburn receive scholarships for college. A Standard Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Blyth, 523-9646. the Novice 1 Test, Angela Nethery passed her Novice 2. Jump Badge Tests were passed by Susie Walsh and Angela Nethery, Dance 11 Tests were pas- sed by Lisa MacDonald, Karen Cook and Lynn MacDonald. Angela Nethery passed her Speed Badge Test, The Christmas Turkey Draw was won by Denise Nethery of R.R.4, Brussels. Remember it takes but a moment to place a Standard Want Ad. Dial' 523-9646 Lions BINGO Every Saturday at Blyth Memorial Hall 2 reg. • 10 each 3 share the wealth 150 jackpot 60 calls every Sat at 8 p.m. BLYTH INN FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT Friday and Saturday Dec. 29 &30. COUNTRY WALLY New Years Eve CLOSED New Years Day YOUR HOST HAROLD AND THELMA NOW PLAYING DEC. 28 - JAN. 1 FRI. & SAT. TWO SHOWINGS 7:00 & 9:15 SUN.-THURS. ONE SHOWING 8:00 P.M. Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can. Some scenes & language may be offensive THEATRE BR. ONT. An ALAN PARKER Film MIDNIGHT EXPRESS DEC. 29 - 30 FRI. & SAT. MATINEE ONLY STARTS 1:30 REGULAR PRICES HAPPY NEW YEAR! We will be closed on New Year's Eve Sun. Dec. 31st Now Showing 1111 Saturday Dec. 30 Showtime 8:00 p.m. Fri -Sat. 7:00.9:15 p.m. THE •.,: WALTRHYTHM ,Eti ! THE DISNEY'S IS WITH JUNG.. BOOK �ANDl 'THESIGN OF O,,,,�° Starts ew ' ear's Day anuary st ' Showtime Dail at 8:00 .m. ■ To wsaNs ;,. • , u rws a Act a ovrt 1O� AOLtA Ppnn 04.1%. TION rhasmoikkeCJld1 iUrbY.,nu t(hfb9% 69IUiYf.) 'Idbll:ilwatr!U.11:01Ll0k..1777rU8J13,�ri�UUr1bY Aot)1:1.4eY14410xs gut sauirw AOMIT7ANct STARTS TUESDAY RESTRICT" JAN. 2.8 1 h 10 11110N111 11A11 01 Aa1 01 OVII ATerrifying Love Story. R M IC. 30 The Square, Goderich, 524-7811 Program subject to change without notice THEATRE THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 -- 15 No 'Cents' in waiting! Use aW,antAdn�w! 1 Corning Events CLINTON LEGION BiNGO every Thursday, 8:00 p.m. First regular card $1, re- stricted to 16 years or over, 15 regular games of $15., $5 lease' on split. Many other specials. Jackpot $200. must Igo each week. 1-31-tf 11 Articles For Sale RENT a quality new piano $39.00 monthly. Pulsifer Music, 527-0053. 11.48-tf 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. 13-40-tf Phone 482-7922. Hank's Small Engine Service Henry Reinink 1 Mile North of Londesboro 523-9202 Snowmobile, Snow- blower, etc., Repair 19-31-tf 19 Notices Berg Sales -Service Installation -Barn Cleaners -Bunk Feeders -stabling -Silo Unloaders FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives R. R. 2, Blyth 'hone Brussels 887-9024 19-31-1f 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. 19-31-11' Property For Rent ONE SMALL apartment with fridge and stove. Phone 523- '9370, 15-50-1 19 Notices 19 Notices '5® Attention ,, 00 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 Cali collect 482-9811 Callus first you won't have to call anyone else Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs arc accomplished by low cost Standard Want Ads. Dial 523-9646. 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 thls category 2 inches. Accepted in multiples of half inch) BOX NUMBERS to this office — 50c per insertion. BIRTHS — 20 words $2.00, 7c per word thereafter MARRIAGES, ENGAGEMENTS, DEATH NOTICES = 20 words $2.00 each additional -word 7c. IN MEMORIAMS — $2.00 plus 10c per line of verse COMING EVENTS — 20 words $2.00, each additional word 7c. Thorfee insertions for the price 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 14 Property For Sale 14 Property For Sale Ontario Government Tender LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR PROVINCIAL COURT Submissions arc invited from owners or authorized agents of existing buildings, buildings under construction, or to be constructed, for the lease of approximately 499.43 square metres (5,376 square feet) of rentable space located in the Town of Godcrich, Ontario. Municipal services, good public parking and transportation and on-site reserved parking for a minimum of 7 vehicles are essential. Term of lease is 5 years with tenant's option to renew the lease for a further term of 5 years at a rate to be negotiated. General requirements and submission forms may be obtained from: Ministry of Government Services Public Tenders Office Room M1 -43A, Macdonald Block Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1N3 Telephone (416) 965-1152 Sealed submissions will be received until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 1979, at which time they will be opened in public. Submissions will be opened in Toronto. NOTE: For further information please contact Mr. E.R.Gregory, Ministry of Government Services, Toronto, Ontario, Telephone (416) 965-4777. Please quote Project No,AG-L-6315. The lowest or any submission will not necessarily be accepted. Ontario T.0.312 Ministry of Government Services 17-52-1 orte to/day apo eturea& 21 Tenders Wanted 24 Cards of Thanks Tender 7I(P /4" xo l rounl y ,:(lu(((if'(rniiu(, will receive plainly marked sealed tenders on Caretaking Supplies required for our Elementary and Secondary Schools up to 12 o'clock noon MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd, 1979. Specifications and tender forms may be obtained from the Board Offices, 103 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R.B. DUNLOP Superintendent of Business Affairs D.J. COCHRANE, Director of Education lit Property For Sale I WOULD like to thank everyone for the gifts, cards and visits while 1 was a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Bert Shobbrook 24-52x 1 We would like to express our most sincere thanks to the members of the Blyth Fire Department for their prompt response and assistance in preventing a serious fire at our home last Sunday morning. Frank and Dorothy Elliott 24-52x1 I wish to thank my ncices, neighbours and friends for the lovely birthday party. i sure appreciated everything. Bess Garrison 24-52-1 Standard WANT ADS WORK Phone 523-9646 14 Property For Sale RE WORKMANAL ESTATE LTD. CLINTON, ONT. henry Mero 527-(431) Dirk van der Werf 482-3105 Harold Workman 482-3455 We would like to take this opportunity to express a very special thanks to our friends and customers for making 1978 a very prosperous year. Se1x)oIhousc Sid) Wr ' Clinton - 3 bedroom 144.nte, closc)(16,91.10, Near Godcrieh Lake`y ( lar') Clinton • 2.2 �..� ayfielcl River Seaford) - 13 into .., good arca. Egrnondville cl home Safford) - 2 barb ' .ny Z years old Clinton - Semi-c4trc Iijgytt, 2 x 3BR Scaforth - 25e0o4,10 floor home, nice lot. Scaforth - 3 11.041 '1 n• Ionic, attached garage. Scaforth - Ncw5 101 » Dscd bungalow, Clinton- Conimerc l i)tt aim street. Sc nforlh - 3 bedroo�jr ►�6. ar old, . Near Drysdale - 3 bedroom summer cinty s work . Seaforth - EIe t ostLe Dick home. Near Kingsbridge ingsbridge - I c It hf1 IluinliteolnT-wC5mccia Lbuin ldin'goa(inl� % Tc0IS14 E. / acres. Goderich Twp. - 1 acres w Clinton - SO hent btu c in, b llyth - 3 becom hi ntca own. iiavfield - 4 'lo+r►tFd bungalow on attached' Surnnrerhill - Go(6,1044010 Scaforth - New home ,site for custc 6,90 East Wawanosh - .site Ashfield Twp. • 3 acres with pig barn, listotlie F,gmondvillc - dufx0 .pt trc a t. Clinton - New 3 ro ►m. 1 floor 141004.11) Hensall - Busing 0 Ntai jt1 St. with residence. Morris Twp. - 1(X) 40 10 nt fyith all buildings. Clinton- duplex with good income. Grey Twp. - 47 acres with 150. c barn on paved road. Tudtersmith - 2; i Z,.act*ent to Scaforth Town line. Hulett Twp. - tveliAt buildings. • Clinton - 2 storey _Sic., (in Qtario St. Clinton - 2 storey, 5- bedroom on lienirc, Clinton - 2 .gsolipn01 floor, attached gars'' on Ont. St. --). Clinton - 3 belt(oont, 41ese to school, Seaforth - New 3 bedroEnnlucl tyle with attached • garage, close to school Hulett Twp. - 50 a -i* land, Wishing you a very Happy ad Prosperous New Year. 16 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 27, 1978 Harold Vodden and his dog Chipper Harold Vodden story helps (Continued from Page 1) t,;t'ec.n phoned Harold and wanted to know it he Could use the hook on his Almanac show ar,d slid a 15 minute program on it on FM radio. Cliff hohh from Wingham TV interviewed flim as did Keith Roulston in the Village Squire. stick Gipson from CKNX in Wingham tool .',o films of Harold and his dog Chipper, c nc for Wingham and one for Kitchener TV 'und the Crossroads newspaper also olid an ;,l"rview w ith Harold. When thl i'(1(Iens went to Ambcrley Beach this past summer they ran into the editor of 0.11look magazine which is put out by the Ca,ladian Council for the Blind and Harold's story may be ill an issue of that magazine When the hook first came out in May the first place the Voddens took it to was the Blyth Craft show, sponsored by the Blyth Centre for the Alts and they also had the book r,t the plowing match in Wingham. Currently the look is selling at Smith's hardware and gift shop in Clinton, Ander- son's book store in Goderich, Harris Stationery in Wingham, Stan Blowes in Stratford, the 0a1.'ord Book store on Richmond Street and Wellington Square iii. LonJon and at Potpourri in London. Harold has also sold a lot of books through his work of chair caning. He said a lot of people conk from Stratford for his work and about 90 per cent of then( buy the hook. SCHOOLS The Voddens haVC also been told that a lot of hooks had b;;cn taken to the schools and especially to schools in Stratford and Harold said there seemed to be a lot of interest in the book. He said he heard some people talking abort it when he and his wife attended a Christmas banquet recently. He said that anybody who was interested 'n handling his hooks could get in touch with )rim. The sale of books of course has increased Harold's chair caning work but only in the sense that it's steadier. As Harold says, "My work has increased the selling of books and my books have increased my work." "I'm quite proud that i have a son that thought enough of plc to write the book." "1 just hope it helps somebody else. They cduld easily have the same thing happen. It happened to ore." As Christmas day approaches it is good to know that there arc still people like Harold and Brock Vocden around to give what is the best Christmas of all --the gift of humanity that they gaie others through writing such a book. PRACTISING—Some of the, younger ones in the Blyth Figure Skating Club practise their skating style at the Blyth and District Community. Centre. (Standard Photo) Sugar & Spice by Bill Smiley Have a happy one Well, it's been quite a week, i've been on 1V, twice; I've slipped on the ice, fallen and sprained my wrist; and i've had an operation on illy nose, 1 was terrific on TV, or so they tell me, I missed it, The chap who did the interview told me when it would appear, and 1 promptly forgot. 1 called hint to ask whether it would be shown again, and he told ole when. I made a Special trip honk at 1 p.m. to so2 it. It had been shown at twelve noon. My wife was furious. i was just as glad, if I'd seen it, I might have quit my job and run off to Hollywood, there to become just another ambitious starlet, subject to the whims of casting directors and other such vermin. As for spraining 111,y wrist, I wonder if it weren't a psychological ploy, I was halfway through marking the pre -Christmas exams, and 01y mind was beginning to crack. I'd begun wondering whether the : tudents and 1 had been reading the sank plays and stries. One student, dealing with a story set in South Africa, had a moose involved. A moose, In South Africa. Another informed 010 that Lady Macbeth, the great dark murderess of Shakespeare's play, was sweet and kind at first, and we sort of liked her, but she got mean later. Frankly, when 1 slipped on the ice and fell, I wouldn't be surprised if I deliberately let my wrist fold under me hoping it would break. At any rate, 1 whimpered around for sacral clays, claiming I could mark no more papers with a broken wrist, until an unsympathetic doctor informed ole it was a nild sprain, !didn't whimper on the operating table. I just groaned and grunted with agony. First, the doctor covered my eyes with various towels and things, so I couldn't see the needle and the scalpel approaching. 1 gritted 11 teeth so hard a filling fell out. Ever had a needle in the nose? Don't, if y(xr can help it. 4Tell them to knock you out with a total. I've had them in every portion of My anatomy, and the i1ose in Number One, except perhaps for the shot from the dentist in the front upper guns. 'there is, though, something mildly intriguing when the doctor says, "You have very, tough skin on your nose, for some reason." This, while he's sewing you up, and snip, snipping the loose ends of plaistic thread. The whole thing didn't hurt anymore than a splash in the face with a knuckle duster. At any rate, 111 never again be able to say, scornfully, "It's 110 skin off my nose." However, 1 had Tots of fun with thenose. 1 went straight from the operating tab It back toschool, and the students, understandably were fascinated. "Hoo hitcha, sir?" Told them they should . soe the other guy, "Jer wife get violent at THIS hour in the turning?" No, I told 1110111 quietly, it happened the night before. "What happened, sir?" "I had my noSe bobbed, Debbie. My wife has been. complaining for years that she can't kiss me properly, because of that big nose, so 1 had a chunk removed. Told another group that my nose had been smashed into ground earthworm texture by the Gestapo in World War II, and the steel braces inserted by' an eminent British surgeon to give it a semblance of shape had finally rusted, and been removed.. '1'o another class I stated solemnly that my big, hooked nose had always bothered mc, as being short or fat or riddled with acne bothers other people, that l'd finally decided to do something about it, and that if they, calld wait until next Monday, when the stitches came out, they'd find 1 had a chinning, turned -up nose with round nostrils through which they could peer and see my brain lurching around. To still another class 1 suggested that a hyena had escaped from the nearest zoo, pushed in our unlocked cellar window, crept up the stairs in the middle of the night, and' bitten off my nose at the roots. A very large bandage on very large nose node any of these stories acceptable, and the more far-fetched the story, the better it went over. I do believe 1 received the most compassionate looks from the kids to whom I suggested that I'd had to have the nose amputated because 1'd bent so close to a parnd of hamburger, looking for some meat in it, that a rat had leaped out of it, nailed ole on the nose, and 1'd had to have it cul off because of possible cyrrhosis of the liver from a rat bite, 1 told them no nose is 0 good nose, and they agreed. Golly blue, .this isn't much of a Christmas column, is it? Oh, well, Christmas is a big pain 111 the arum, anyway. Beginning as a pagan celebration, it has passed through a spiritual celebration, based on a doubtful birthday of our Lord Jesus, right back to a pagan rite based on advertising, materialism and turkeys, of all things. Anyway, try to have a happy one, everybody and we'll try to do the same. it's the best we all can do in these perilous tillx'S. 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