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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-10-14, Page 9THE HURON 'ErKPOSITORA 96TOPER-14'10. .0 Now that the hockey hysteria is over, we armchair athletes can settle into the football season, and lend our expertise, so lately freely offered to Scotty Bowman and the Canadian team , to those who really need it, like the hapless Russ Jackson and the hopeless Toronto Argos, I must confess that I'm not as keen • on football as Ience was. When I was a young Wick, I was ,crazy about it. I Gew all the players in the big league, all the standings, all the records. • When I was a kid, welived not too far from Ottawa, and I saw some of the greats in action — Dave Sprague, Bummer Stirling, Tony Golab. When I was about 14, my big brother took me to a Grey Cup final, a classic " between Winnipeg and Ottawa, with the great little Fritz Hanson, one of the first American imports, scampering around on the field like a waterbug on a pond until he • was finally crushed by some huge homebrew, a• behemoth like Bunny Wadsworth 'of the Rough Riders. Those were the days when people went to watch football games because they loved the game, not because it was a status vmbol to have a ticket, and also a 'great sion for a weekend binge. My first Grey Cup' game was also my introduction to rye whiskey. I sat between two French Canadian gentlemen, knowledg able about football, They had a mickey of rye. After a particularly great play, they'd have a polite swig each, to keep out the bitter November chill. With Gallic grace, they offered me a slug. My Methodist background and teetotal parents made me exclaim with horror. But my 14-year. old spirit of adventure made me wet my lips, with one eye on my brother. I've had a warm spot for the combination of football, French Canadian gentlemen, ' and rye whiskey ever since. My mother would have killed me, if she'd .seen. Nowadays, a'kid like that would probably have a mickey of his. own. Or worse, he'd be• bludgeoned to death by some drunken woman behind him, pounding on his head and screaming: "Go, Stamps, Gol" even though she didn't know the • difference between a wide end. and a big bum. In high school, I played junior, then senior football. My best friends were the jocks on the football team, rather than the academic types, the boys in the school orchestra, the members of the students' council. Autumns were not school-work. They were tang months of crisp, fall afternoons, tackling, running, throwing, passing. Then the hot shower, anci•the painful limp a mile home through an October 'dark, with a sprained ankle or a loose tooth. And the occasional day of glory, when we stuck it to Smith Falls or Carleton Place, and the cheers were like manna. In those days, there was no money for fancy uniforms and buses to out-of-town games. Most of us wore home-made pads with felt from the local felt mill. There were about half a dozen helmets for the two teams. When we played out of town, parents and teachers transported the team in their own cars. When we played a home game, every student and lots of townspeople were out to cheer. The coach was a volunteer. Time's change. In the high school in which I teach, with a student population of 1,600 (my own high school had 400), it's impossible, this year, to muster two teams, senior and junior. We'll 'be. lucky to have one. Because of education cut-backs, there's no money for buses to transport the teams. When we do have a home game, the students leave in hundreds to walk the streets, or just goof around. It's sort of sad, Football used to be character-building,. even though you wound up with a tooth or two missing, and a gimpy knee. But if yon weighed 140 and tackled some brute of 190, you knew you were on your way -to being a man. In my day, the emphasis was• an offense; running, passing, trick plays. But with the massive influx of the American game, the emphasis on defense, and television to show it all, the game •has become almost dull, except for thendclbrilliant outburst of speed by some, guy who 'is being, paid a phenomenal sum for his skill. And the main idea now is' "hitting". That is, the player tries to collide with an opponent with such• force, and in such a way, that the latter will be injured. And if it requires breaking the rules deliberately, as I've seen it done, for example, 'on kick returns, then go ahead. Take the penalty, as long as you can "hit" and injure the kick returner when he's not set for a collision. It's dirty, dirty. I went to university, and I played there. And I watched Joe Krol and Royal Copeland and company, and it was still great. But after the war, the Yanks took over. Now it's mechanized. You have an "offensive" and 'a "defensive" teafh (we used to play 60 minutes, both ways), and the chief aim seems to be to disable the opposition. No wonder it's losing its poplularity with today's students. They are not so dumb. One of our high school coaches revealed the new attitude. When he remonstrated with one of his rookies, "Hit 'im! Hit 'im!" the kid retorted:. "Why should I hit him? He's my friend." Another kid started walking off the field in the middle of a play. 'Hey! Where y ou going?" the coach wanted to know. The kid said: "I'm gonna have a rest." It may not be football, and it may make coaches grind their teeth to the jawbone but it's sanity . Fall Fashion ALL- WEA THER COATS! JACKETS! LEATHER COATS! FALL SWEA TER S! See our showing of the newest in Fall suits. MAIN COIMER, CLINTON, 482.913 Agents for brand bend Orva6atiers Mr. and Mrs. James Dever- eaux, R.R. 4, Seaforth, the former Ethellfiilson of Brucefield cele- brated their 25th Anniversary, Friday night, Mrs. Devereaux is the daughter of Mrs: Lorne Wilson of Brucefield and the late Mr. Wilson. The couple were married at St. James Church, Seaforth on Sept. 29, 1951. Attendants were 'Joe Devereaux and Mrs. Roy McGonigle. They have a family of six children, Neil of Windsor; Nancy (Mrs. Archibald), Simcoe; Danny, Mary, John and Margaret Anne at home. Dinner for the immediate family and reception for friends and relatives was held at the Community Centre. Attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Mason, Windsor; Mrs. Mary English, • Toronto; Mrs. Helen Fawkes, Hamilton; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Deveremix & family, London; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scholey, Toronto; Mi. and Mrs. Wm. Merrill, Reeces Corners; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Connell, Mr. and PI 1111 Home Hardware 1111.110mem..—. Fail savings Realistic TRC 100B Reg. $129.95 6 Channel Selection Full 5 Watt output External Speaker & Mike inputs Town of Seaforth LEAF BURNING & COLLECTION . The Public Works Department has set up' the following collection schedule for collection of leaves. MON. Oct.18th NORTH OF GODERICH ST. TO TOWN LIMITS TUES. OCT. 19th SOUTH OF GODERICH ST. TO THE RAILWAY WED. OCT. 20th SOUTH OF THE RAILWAY TO TOWN LIMITS Leaves are to be bagged and set at the roadside on the above dates. The Department asks that ° you refrain from burning leaves and use the collection schedule. J. CROCKER Clerk-Treasurer SAFEWAY INVESTMENTS & CONSULTANTS LTD. Head Office: 56 Weber Street, Kitchener, 15191 744:6535 Branch Office: 705 Goderich Street, Port Elgin. 15191 832-2044 WE, BUY EXISTING MORTGAGES •FOR INSTANT CASH s e (0 I t now wherevvr irm'ou b or mvest. For over 30 years Canada Savings Bonds have been the most popular investment in Canada. Literally millions of Canadians have used Canada Savings Bonds as a Way to build a solid financial base. They're simple, straightforward and easy to understand. They're a great way to save. Here's why. • Flexibility. They're flexible, because you can buy Canada Savings Bonds in • .various denominations, for cash or • on: instalments 'Wherever you bank or. invest. And they're cashable anytime, at their full face value plus earned interest. This year, . the purchase limit has been , set at $15,000. edYt Two Kinds, A. Fully registered bonds. These bonds arc registered as to both principal and interest. The interest is sent to you automatically by cheque each year on November.Ist. They are available in denominations 'of '$500, $1,000 and $5,000. B, Coupon bonds. These bonds are registered as to principal and have annual interest coupons , payable to hearer. They are available " 'in denominations of $50, $100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000. Security. Canada Savings Bonds are secure because they're backed by all the resources of Canada. Income. They pay good income, an average annual interestro maturity in 1985 of 9.13' Each $100 bond begins with $8.50 intere st the first year and then pays $9:25 interest for each-of the remaining 8 years. Average Annual Interest to Maturity ve! Sugar and Spire by, Bill,Smiley Football and sanity Mrs. Glen Gegan and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Henry, London, and Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Bain, Stratford. COrre4P4ncleitt Mrs. Allan McCall Walton I heldits first meeting of. the fall project "The Cereal Shelf" at the home of Mrs. Lin Steffler. The leader for the club is Margaret Shortreed with Lin Staffer the assistant. There are seven members. The meeting was opened with the 4-H Pledge with the roll "A Cereal Product I have never eaten but would Wire to try" answered by all members. . Elected as officers are: President - Mary Alice Ryan; Vice President - Peggy Humphries; Secretary - Karen Middegaal, Press Reproter - Margaret Shortreed. : The topics disucssed on Cerels, -"A World Wide Food" "Energy from Cereals" and Family Foods from' basic grains, Frying Pan Cookies were made by the girls. At the second meeting at the same home the President, Mary Alice Ryan conducted the business opening with the 4-H Pledge.,Roll call, "My record of bread and cereal eaten for one day" was signed on sheets given out. Minutes were read by Karen Middegaal. The leaders instructed the girls on the topic of "Start with the Grain" which included, "The structures of a Kernel of Wheat", "Cereal Products" and "Cooking Cereal". For group work the girls made Dogwoods andOnion Rice. Sever: members answered the roll call at the third meeting. A popular cereal product used in my home. s.`Basic grains made into variety of cereal products" was the topic Retirement is theme at next WI The October meeting on Wednesday of next week will be in charge of conveners, Mrs. Harvey Craig, and Mrs. Frank Kirkby for the Citzenship and World Affairs meeting. The . roll call is "Name Something truly • ,, Canadian". The guest speaker is to be Mrs. Clark Matheson of Brussels speaking on "Retirement". All Grandmothers are invited and there is to be a penny auction with each Institute member to bring article valued at $1.00. The meeting will be held in the Community Hall at 8:15 p.m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Harold Hudie, Mrs. Don Lippard, Mrs. Keith Rock, Mrs.Dave Watson and Mrs. William Humphries. Remember/ It takes but a moment to place an Expositor Want Ad. Dial 527-0240. Clinton . Home . Hardware les cere of discussion., In the group work they made "nuts & bolts" and cherry bran squares which were enjoyed later by everyone.. The fourth meeting on Monday, October 4, opened „with the 4-H pledge and minutes. The girls gave "My receipt using a ready to eat cereal" for the roll call. IF Elie ' griaup work everyone helped make muffins and apple coffee cake, which was later tasted and reported very good, A name for the Club is left 'till the next 'meeting on Tuesday evening. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Torrence Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Erie Stevens enjoyed the 'five -day Pennsylvania Dutch Tour last week. Misses Pat McDonald and fane Leeming. of Toronto spent the holiday week at their homes in this area. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dennis of Seaforth called on Mrs. .Maud Leeming last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yuill of Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bewley visited Sunday at the hOme of Mr. and Mrs. Mait Edgar at Petrolia. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Clark and boys spent a couple of days over . the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McGillvary, Dorchester. Mr. John Leemipg of Elliott Lake spent the holiday. weekend with his father, W. J. Leeming and finally. On Sunday they all visited with Mr. nd -Mrs. Dave Brady and family London. Miss Kim Humphries, nurse- in-training at a London Hospital spent the holiday weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Humphries. Mr. and Mr.s Jerry Achilles and Debbie visited. with Mr. and Mrs. Roily Achilles during the weekend. Mr., and Mrs. Jim Sills and family visited at 'the same home. On Saturday evening they all visited with Mr. and Mrs., Bill Taylor and family at Kintail. Mrs. Jean Broadfoot arrived home on Saturday following a two week holiday with relatives in London and St. Thomas. We are sorry to hear that William Blake was taken by ambulance to Clinton Hospital last week. Mr's. Beatrice Payne spent a couple of days last week visiting with her daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chisholm and family in Dungannon. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McDonald and Mrs. Edna McDonald of this area and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Celebrate 25th anniversary Radio limek AUTHORIZED SALES CENTRE cf.j.trterect • 46000.4ttio1Bot ARTHUR • - - • .20*iip,,pector..‘--• Bus. 2nci Mr rtgages' anywhere in Ont.v,I9 00 • RESIDENTIAL..,— INDIPX104 COMMERCIAL and FARM PROPRTO E Interim financing Ott new cons ruction or land development REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR ,AREA PHONE Lower Intere'st • Rates NOW AVAILABLE ON Kratlter of AT*04 Veg. the ThanicSgiving Weekend with Mr. and Ws, :Jolla Davies (the former i ynae McDonald) of Othwa. Miss 4ean Bc9nott of Sarnia spent the holiday ' weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and . Mrs: Ron hPrmett. Mr., and Mrs, Horace Rutledge and fatn4; clOn spent the holiday weekend ‘Yith hip mother Mrs. ..Roy OeMlefr& guests with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Watson were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert 'Pritchard. Kim and Mark of London and Mr. and Mrs. • Don Maier and son of London. Welcome people to church Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bennett welcomed the people to the regular Sunday morning service at Duff's United Church, Walton. Rev, Ed. Baker was in the pulpit, his, sermon was "Breadth of Life; Giving Thanks". The ushers were Paul Humphries, Bruce 'McDonald and Murray. Houston. Mrs. Neil McGAvin sang a solo, accompanied by the organist, Mrs. Ian wilbee. The flowers at the front of the church were in memory of the late Mrs. Ethel Hackwell placed there by the family. Next Sunday will be the deadline for, antic les to come in for the bale. Auseee,AM: Beef For Your Freezei. Custom killing, curing and smoking. We specialize in cutting, wrapping quick freezing - the way you like it. HURON COUNTY,BEEF Hind 1.05 lb. Side • .85 lb. Fronts ,65 lb. (Price includes cutting and wrapping) PORK Sides ' .75 lb. • Exeter. Family Market 'Exeter Frozen Food) - 235-0400 Arr If•