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at a time when
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onal'+ M their small:
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moray' arenas have +�l
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it's a ion have
have been
contemplating for years and have
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finally carried ;.ied out,
At the very best, the surcharge
should only be viewed -as a temporary
measure, a sort of a club t+ force the
Te uitmale solu�tthetOwnSand't nsh' and' 'talk the matter Over
olutiOn that is mutually satisfactory toy •all:.
Sch talks have' be carried. out
f tit twt
�irad clQsee� d�''s or the 1�►months, and a repo will l presented
to county council this Friday. L.et's
hope 'it .will make iintc "s $1S sur-
charge unnecessary
eadmire their spunk
If ever a community in Huron unty
exemplified the trite spirit of workanding
together, comradeship head
brotherhood, then Blyth wouid
the list.
For a town of hardly a 1,000 souls, the
people of Blyth have more spunk per
capita than any town in this area we
are familiar with.
One example is their newly restored
Memorial Hall, which now not only
rightly serves the community it was
intended for, but also lures thousands
of tourists from all over Ontario, and
the U.S. to see some excellent per-
formances of Canadian theatre.
Another example is Biyth's arena
fund raising activities, which inurcon
junction with the neighbouring
townships, has gathered more than
$100,000 towards the cost of building a
new structure to replace the ancient
and decaying one torn down just two
short months ago.
Even Goderich and Exeter, with
populations three to six times as large,
can't claim such a feat. Their fund
raising schemes can't approach
Blyth's for enthusiasm.
And too, how about Blyth's
Threshers' reunion, which attracted
crowds of near 10,E for its three-day
run recently to the small village? It
takes a great deal ofco-operation and .
hard work by a few people to make
such an event •as the Reunion the
success that it was.
Blyth has set an ex ple that the
rest
of us would do w 11 to emulate..
The fruits of summer
End of summer, and it's piggy time in
most of Canada. You know what I mean.
Don't tell me you haven't laid a cob of corn.
slathered in butter,. across your face
recently.
For most of the year. in this northern
must with
produce grown ingreenhouseS'orin
the States. and it's about as tasty as an old
rubber boot.
Oh, it looks great on the supermarket
stands. Sock the sprinkler to it several
times a day: and thek looks crisp and
spread the butter on. One of the gang would
have filched a pound of butter from the
family fridge. Put the butter in an empty
can, melt it over the fire, then just stick the
whole cob into the can.
Another memory is of swiping corn from
our own gardens, and taking it down to the
"jungle" by the railway tracks, where the
hobos lived in summer. Then a royal feast,
lying back afterwards and choking over the
hand -rolled smokes the unemployed rail -
riders would give us kids.
len As a skinny 13 -year-old. I set a family
fresh. But the celery tastes much like the record sitting.
going moose days, youdidn't fool
h 13 cobs o corn a
lettuce, the turnips much like the potatoes. single
the oranges, pickled green. much, tike the , around with corn, using it as aside -dish,
grapefruit. And those pale pink tomatoes, along with cold meat, potato salad and
in their neat cellophane packages, taste other nonsense.
cornSe� unIf tiit was coming out you had corn for your
like nothing at all. you
But for one glorious, short burst, ears. T�e$nv
Canadians can liie like gourmets, gour- eating was to come up for air once
mends, or gluttons, as they choose-
ina while. Before this column gets too corny, ha-ha,
let's get back to that cornucopia of suc-
culence the average Canadian can slurp
through for a couple of ineffably delirious
months of gluttony.
First coxae those slim green onions. fres
out of the soil. They are so crisp and zingy
they don't even seem to be distant relatives
of the limp bunches we buy in the winter.
Then the trickle turns to a stream as the
baby potatoes appear. and the fat, juicy
strawberries, and the mouth-watering
raspberries a bit later. and right along, the
crunchy green and yellow beans, fresh -
picked.
And then, perhaps the greatest treasure
of them all. real tomatoes, plump and firm
and sun -kissed, with a flavor surely
designed by the gods themselves. They are
no more like that imported trash than a
sexy kiss is like a pat on the back.
-Had I the talent, I would write an ode to
the lowly tomato. A'friend of ours who has a
small farm brought a basket of his beauties
around the other day. I put them in the
kitchen, went out to his truck to chat for a
minute. Came back in and caught my wife
leaning over the kitchen sink, slobbering as
she wolfed them down, a tomato in -one
hand, salt shaker in the other. I had to lock
her in the basement for a while, or she'd
• have cleaned up the whole basket.
And then, of course. there are the
cucumbers; so fresh they almost snap back
at you when you bite into a -slice.
Into August and the piece de resistance —
ear-to•tar sweet corn. It must be fresh -
picked. and not boiled too long. Latherit
with butter, get your head down, nose out of
the way, and go to it.
My heart goes out to those people whose
teeth are so worn down or so insecure that
they can't eat corn off the- cob. The only
thing worse would be to be impotent.
Some of my most treasured memories
are connected with corn. When I was a kid,
we used to steal it. Over the fence into
somebody's garden, stuff the shirts with
corn. and back over the fence, hearts
pounding, waiting for the shout or the
shotgun. Then off to the sand -pit, build a
fire, and gorge. We didn't use a knife to
Right along with the corn come the
peaches. I just had three for breakfast,
peeled, sliced, sugared and covered with
cream. My wife worked as a peach -picker
when she was a student, and she has an
eagle eye for the best, firm, ripe, juice -
spirting. -
And what is more delectable than -a fresh,
ripe pear? You need a bib to eat them. and I
say .'them" advisedly. Anyone who eats
only one pear at a time is not a true
Canadian.
Plums. Buttered beets. Boiled new
potatoes. Butternut squash. If you see a few
stains on the paper as you read this. don't
be alarmed. It is just drool,.
You can take your grapesand squash
them. You can take your bananas and stuff
them. Who needs meat?
Just set me down at a table, preferably
the picnic table 'in the backyard, with the
sun slanting in from the west. Then set
before me a plate of new potatoes. boiled in
their skins. and half a dozen cobs of just
shucked corn, and a pound of butter.
On a side plate. one ripe tomato, cut in
thick slices. half a young cucumber, cut in
thin slices, six or eight slim green onions,
the whole resting on a bed of that dark -
green lettuce fresh from the garden. Salt
and pepper and a little vinegar within
reach.
Then stand well back. Or better still, don
your sou' -wester. There is going to be a lot
of juice flying.
Show me a dinner of Canada's finest
produce • about the end of August, and I
wouldn't trade it for the most exotic meal in
the most elegant restaurant in Paris.
Even the mind slobbers a little, in
retrospect.
aur next project is
o try to change gold into gasoline."
Odds 'n' ends by Elaine Townshend
Lefies' rights
The battle to stamp out'bias seems to be an unending one.
At this time. "I'd like to bring to light form of prejudice that
is seldom mentioned - discrimination against loft -handed
persons.
The bias against this group appears in several forms.
Firstly, the proper name for left-handedness, sinistral,
bears an uncomplimentary connotation. Secondly. lefties
endure snide remarks. about "doing things backwards",
..writing sideways" and "being improperly toilet trained as
a youngster'. Thirdly, most manufacturers' assume that all •
the users of their pr oducts will be right-handed.
•
For example. have you ever watched a left-handed person
trying to manoeuvre in a telephone booth? The cramped
quarters are bad enough for a right-handed person, but if
you're left-handed. you're forced into all sorts of un-
comfortable shapes.
Likewise, have you observed a left-handed student trying
to retrieve books frrom a right-handed desk without drawing
the ire of the teacher?
It is also assumed that photographers, whether amateurs
or professionals, will be able to push the button or lever to
the right of the view finder without moving the camera.
'For some lefties, thgt fs'u " sy. The family is posed, and
the picture is lined up pe the camera rests in the
right hand, while the left hand reaches over or, the camera
rests in the left hall
while
Mae is liable to have herfumbles
head cut
button. Either way, Aunt
off.
Meanwhile for a proper table setting, etiquette requires
that the teacup be placed to the right of the plate. Thus a
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Bigot
Dear Editor:
You are a bigot. f am a
Canadian who is proud and
thankfulof this country.
0you are so unhappy. why
don't you and your two-bit
press move to Quebec
Sincerely,
Mrs. Marg Mayrnafr
RR 3, Bayfield,
Editor's N
beaUcoup pour votreopinion.
Council
leftte is forced to reach over the plate and risk dragging his
or her sleeve through the gravy.
The decoration on many teacups and coffee and beer
mugs shows discrimination against left-handed drinkers.
For instance, a few years ago. I was given a beautiful
"June Mug." On the outside is painted a large spray of
delicate pink roses nestled among green leaves and fern. As
one drinks, one sees "June", written in gold and encircled
with roses, on the inside of the mug. That is. one sees it, if
one is right-handed.
Being left-handed. I turn the mug around. What do i see? ,
on the outside, one tiny rose peeking from betwden two
leaves and a wisp of fern. and on the inside, nothing.
Similarly. when I visited a girl friend, she gave me coffee
in a mug that carried a clever saying on one side. The verse
mentioned something like "Flattery and good wishes can't
compete with help with the dishes."
Being left-handed, I couldn't read the writing. while I
drank. How was I supposed to get the message?
The only thing I can think of that usually has its handle on
the left is a flush toilet.
But take heart, south paws. for someone does care. A lady
in Anaheim. U.S.A. operates a mail-order firm handling
only items for left-handed persons. She sells more than 125
products. including sinistral coffee pots. can openers,
potato peelers, scissors. moustache cups, cameras,
boomerangs, note -books and ambidextrous ice cream
Scoops.
In the beginning. the large manufacturers laughing. her
r
idea, but as her business grew. they stopped
At
last, lefties' rights are being recognized!
From our early files
10 YEARS AGO Symonds, the company's Street.
September 29, MU manager for this region. an- A.E. Sinclair came up from
nounced this week. Toronto on Saturday and spent
Clinton Mayor Don Symons had On and after that date_ all the weekend with his wife. who is
o
hisif the happiest .moments of telephone enquiries and other visiting her sister. Miss Georgina
whens life Last Wednesday Georevenige business matters will be handled Rumbalt.
he welcomed George at the W.C. Newcombe Drug H.G. Fisher. Denver. Colorado,
Gythercole, chairman of Ontario Store on Victoria Street. The is spending a few weeks with his
Hydro. to a convention at Elm telephone number of the new sister. Mrs. R.E. Manning.
Haven Motor gn . collection agency wilt be 200. Miss M. Garrett, Washington
Themeoccasion wasa the annualValley The change is being made to D.C. and Mrs. A. Garrett, Rock-
-Municipal
of Grand Valley provide more space in, the %•ille. Md. visited their niece.
Municipal Esectric Association,
which is District No. 6 of the company's exchange~ building for Miss B.F Ward. Clinton last
Ontario Municipal Electric additional equipment to bring week.
Association. more and better service to Miss Bessie Lindsay spent the
Mayor Symons told Mr. subscribers here, the manager weekend at her home. London
said. Road. returning to Wilkesport to
Gathercole hewas the same Hon D r . William Jame' resume her teaching duties on
business,' being a lineman with
the Clinton area office of Ontario Dunlop. who was sworn in Monday.
Hydro. Tuesday as Ontario Minister of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Miss
The Kinsmen Club of Clinton Education in the Frost Guyer- Kate and Master Lorne Ellison,
have started on their centennial mnent. assuming a portfolio Port Huron. and Miss Ford.
project. They're now accepting formerly held by Hon. Dana Seaforth. spent Sunday as the
orders ' for the Red Almey Porter, Attorney General. is a guests of Magistrate and Mrs.
Flowering Crab, designated as former resident of Clinton and a Andrews. in town.
the Canadian Centennial tree. _former rural school teacher in Miss Kate Beaton - is
Hullett Township, representing the Young People's
An order form may be filled out
and sent to Larry Jones. in His father, Rev. T.C. Dunlop. Society of Ontario Street Church
charge of the Kinsmen's cen- was minister of Clinton Baptist at the United Church conference
tennial project. Included in the Church quite a number of years in Toronto. this week.
price of the trees, selling at $5.95 ago and Dr. Dunlop attended Almost the last School Fair of
Clinton Collegiate Institute. 'the season in Huron County was
ea
anywhere
is a sales tax and planting Later he taught at a rural school held on Monday and Tuesday in
a Former orf Clintonroperty. in Hullett Towns. ,tt,.p ,.. Clinton when Clinton Public
Former Lions .from as Fortunately. poliomyelitis is on School and six of the Schools in
far as miles away came hone the wane in Huron' County. The the 'surrounding district brought
for Tuesday evening's h3eld
I an-
niversary of the club held in St, dread killer and crippling disease together t �wet��Pla Pt During
Paul's Parish Hall, the original had a flair fling in Septemberr. offbut Tuesday
of the Clinton.PPrincipal
meeting place of the club. its incidence !has droppedGof d the following
ublic
The honoured Lion of the event considerably in the past week or School.
h ol. to pupils in the recent
was Harold a Tubby member
still two prizes
September saw a entrance exjminations: Susie
the only charter member still
active in the Clinton Lions, He marked increase in the number Livermore,e, for the highest
pw
was the third president in 1938-39. �Q��• polio cases within the Bounty.. marks: Heietl Manning and R.
Dr R.NI. Aldis. Medical Officer Hale, boy and girl standing
The charter president. Judge
Frank 1= ingland, now retired. of Health, told Huron County second highest : Brenton Hellyar
sent a congratulatory letter. Health Unit at its monthly and Margaret Plumsteel. third.
which president Ken Rett read.
meeting in 'Clinton. with Z, • %e Miss Helen Ford arrived home
Frank S Sills. Seaforth, chair- from her school in Saskatchewan
man presiding on Tittesday evening. She will
25 October
IS AGO Gordan R Hearn,p University ext
.October t, 19'51
bes a-tate.aftet�irooln wind"
that threatened to blotv
everything from the grounds and
did cut short some events on the
final afternoon, Bayfield Fall
Fair lived up to expectations
Wednesday and Thursday last
with ; an _ excellent showing of
many farm and garden products
and children's work .
The fair proved a well-rounded
- show with plenty of keen com-
petition in most classes and with
surprisingly gond quality of
products.
A new Bell Telephone collec-
tion agency will be opened in
,Clinton on Tuesday, Octofier 9.
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Dear Editor:
It might be a good idea for
the News -Record to follow the
example of the .j„ erioh
Signal -Star in its ' e+ttnci�l
business reports. The
Goderich paper makes a
point of exposing the
nuisances impeding that
town's effective government -
nuisances both miscellaneous
and human, both accidental
and contrived. Detailed in-
stances of wisdom and
foolishness are spread before
the public, the better to let
townspeople decide whether
their chosen representatives
are handling well the
responsibility of managing
their collective business.
Presumably, this information
is . intended to aid citizens to
an intelligent review of their
selection 'of those whom they
want to hold municipal of-
fices.
The Signal -Star records
who supported what in
council matters; it quotes •
often enlightening debate
among the members; it lists -
absentees, and those who
abstain from voting, and their
reasons, if declared. I think it
is time we had similar service
in Clinton.
For instance: in view of the
frequent grumbling I hear
around town. about the
manner in which certain
things are conducted. I think
maybe folks would like t�
know who backs particular
projects. and who doesn't,
and why ; possibly such in-
formation would be useful for
voters' reflection before the
municipal elections in
December. Some persons
may feel that they have cause
i:30p.m.. to believe some council
The Goderich Star says - "The ,members are not acting in the
Clinton New Era. established ►� best interests of the town;
1865, has the honor of having an theymay wish to take ap-
editor aged 49 who is a member ofroldie action when they go �
Parliament. The New Era is P P
always bright with news, but we to the polls.
fear the editor will not be selected Standing on last week's
record, council has just given
a big- good-natured nod to
everyone to get away with
whatever we desire.
Precedents sit. Is council so
unimpressed with its own -
authority that it feels unable
to make judgements, and
would prefer to pass the
responsibility on to someone,
else? A Clinton construction
firm is building on a sub-
standard lot, and skipped the
formality of obtaining a
building permit before
beginning work on the
project ; it also neglected to
obtain a septic tank permit
from the County Health Unit.
First how much are we
allowed to bend the rules,
council? Can we overlook
almost any tiresome � forts to
in
our very generous
"accommodate" individuals
to the Senate if he lives 49 yea
more. and the Star's wish is that
he may live that long."
We appreciate our totem's kind
wishes. but expect that both
ourselves and the Senate will be
out Of business before the time
limit is reached.
A bowling and lawn tennis club
has been organized in W ingha m
Dr. MacDonald MP was elected
president and Mr. Corbould
secretary -treasurer.
Wm. Smith and his father.
James Smith of Clinton. are in
negotiation with Goderich
Council for the erection of a large
summer hotel. or what may be
called a sanatorium. During the
past years. W • Smith came from
Indianapolis and took charge
elaf
Menesetung Park. and so pop
r
was it that hundreds could not get
accommodation.
News -Record kind
that statement.
Good luck, watchdogs!, I
commend the four members
of council - whoever they be -
who voted to stand behind the
rules.
In closing. may I extend a
cordial invitation to the
council members to attend
the open -house and ribmarking
cutting ceremony
the official dedication of my
new carport. next Saturday
evening?And if one of you
Optometrist* leave for Queen's n sevum n't mind bringing over
will be in Clinton at the home ,of Monday 75 YEARS AGO my building permit, when
Mfrs. l3•.0 Hearn. Huron Street on
Monday and Tuesday. next September27. 1901 you're coming.. sir. your
October 8 and 9. The annual sports in connection t remain always.
Mrs. Brock Olde of the Clinton with the Collegiate Institute will o,s.gi c..
Sep- Reginald Thompson.
•i�Mrtrcultural Society has come off today..Friday. Clinton.
received word that Marie tember 27. An effort -was made to
Refausse. a grade nine student of have them more attractive than
Clinton District Collegiate ever. and from the extensive
Institute, has been successful in program we are sure this will be
capturing ninth prize in the the case. The people of town have
provincial contest for an essay on always taken an interest in our
Conservation of Wild Flowers. Collegiate: they feel in sympathy
conducted by • Ontario Hor- with al' the departments of ear
ticulturat Assn °iatitan. , educational life, mental. 'total
541,Y'EARSAGO and physical, and hags corn
October 1,1l S tributed liberally to the prize list.
t Crich has moved in The program consists of
22
Herb+ r Ilett • events, a number of them being
of hustled
trtamactiof of all business from Tuckerslnth anti has tai
fpr.thG , . of the house , leo run oft ii1 the morning at 10 a.m.
now Woe handled in the Com possession Vcttrtt and the remainder beginning at
g recently purchased on .
nany's exchange ltli'Iding. G.13.
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News -Record readers are
encouraged to, express their
opinions in letters to the
editor. however. such opinions
do not necessarily represent
the opinions of the Mews -
Record.
Pseudonyms may be used
by tetter writers. but no letter
will be published unless it can
be verified by phone.
I personally `would be • in-
terested to know which five
members of council ,decided
that somebody else should
have the guts and enforce the
law : I would like to know
what these persons believe to
be the purpose and ,ef-
fectiveness of zoning
regulations. building.
regulations, and other laws. I
would like to know why we
bother attempting to in tiny
manner legislate or regular
anything, it wtx are no
prepared to put teeth in the
statutes. A law itself has no
value: jets value comes onlyllin
its interpretation and ap-
plication. There is a tediqus
saying: "Laws are made to
be broken". We can't make
thein fast enough.
44.
A councillor once
told me (with a straight
face) that all building per-
mits
er»mits in. town were granted in
advance of construction. (t,
too, managed to keep
straight face.) Last week
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