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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-12-11, Page 11P by Bud Sturgeon There are only 14 days left until Christmas E le, so preparations, haven't already started your parations, you are gonna be as busy as a little beaver, There is no time left to prepare an agenda..of activities so you are welcome to use mine. Don't thank me, I'd do the same for anyone. Day 14 - this is today, Thursday, Sit down, relax and read the paper, it's too late to start anything new. Day 13 Friday. If by some fluke of nature, If you mail the rest of your 1111 there is still a remote chance that they will be Christmas cards no delivered - p per destination o n time. to the proper Day 12 Saturday. Take another day off and sit around the house waiting for it to snow so yoµ can get into the Yuletide mood. Day 11 - Sunday. Make all your long distance calls today while the cheap rates are on. Who knows, maybe that long lost aunt you calledito wish a "Merry Christmas" may even send you a present.' --,.. _ .— Dayi0=`-Moday-` his-is-your-day-ttoifimsh-the—._.--„ shopping. Don't let the guy blocking the aisle (with an- armload of packages) intimidate you, kick him in the back of the leg and he'll fall down, enabling you to pass by. Day 9 Tuesday. Decide on what tune of tree you desire. Real or fake, pine or cedar, long needle or short, then go out and get it. Price is no object. Day 8 - Wednesday. You are feeling a little under the weather today because the farmer saw you cutting one of his prime spruce trees and let loose a load of rock salt from the barrel of his shotgun. And he didn't miss. Day 7 - Thursday. This is paper day again, so sit back, oops! You're still sore- from Tuesday, you had better lie down on the floor' and read it. 4./ Take the rest of the day off. Day 6 - Friday. ,O.K., this is the day to wrap all those parcels yo purchased on Monday, Get it. done before the ` eepers' have a whole weekend to peep. If the paper 's too thin, hurry up to the store and buy an ext a News -Record (if there are any left) and use f as an 'underwrap'. Day 5 . Saturday. Scidaddle down to the In and Out and pick up a supply of 'Reindeer 'Juice'. Plan for extra company. (If they don't show up it won't go to waste) . Day 4 Sunday. The tree is beginning to brown just laying in the back yard (especially with all that rock salt embedded in it) so right after church bring it in and decorate it. " .,day 3.- Monday. The boss still hasn't given you a turkey and convinced that he is the real scrooge, go out and buy one yourself. Try to find one that has two legs. Day 2 - Tuesday. Plan for the fact and come home from work as early as possible and help your wife with the cleaning, cookingand supper dishes. In bizarxe cases you may even sit down and watch something on TV with her like Eight is Enough. Day 1 - Christmas Eve. Since you were so nice to your wife last night, she won't mind if you stay a little longer at the office party. But don't tarry too long 'cause the News -Record is out a day early and you have to get home and read it.'Open up a Buckeye and relax. You may want to toast Dasher., Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet... Where have by Helen Owen A disconsolate little squirrel wandered around the Post Office during the past week, his sleek black coat showing evidence of the passing years, where grey merged with black. Grandfather to the deportee mentioned in the ` news last week, the old chap is seeking news of ' his grandson, tran- sported for stealing seeds from bird feeders. So far, no information is available other than that two more delinquents have suffered the same fate, and a gro '?eak v«`iiP iso en- trapped, although the bird was released im- mediately. Grandfather, who expresses himself as being at odds with his grandson with regard to present day society, nevertheless feels that this is ani, -example of 'discrimination'. "After, all," he said, "the trap was specifically set for the squirrels and if they are to be punished for taking bird . seed, could it not also be said that the bird was usur- ping -the '• rights, of the squirrels by helping himself to the peanut butter, obviously there solely for the purpose of tempting young squirrels. The lad and I don't always see eye to eye, I admit that - but we're all young once, and then we tend to be a bit rebellious, It's not only human nature, it's squirrel nature as well. His father was just the same. I remember one time when he went aboard a boat down on the lake - my wife was, frantic. But he tuned up again, none the worse for the experience - and brought back a foreign wife. Pretty little red squirrel she was, dainty little thing with a firey temper, never really settled down . in these parts. Died quite young, poor thing. In some ways that young lad that's gone missing is like his theygone? mother, and he's cer- tainly as venturesome as his father." When questioned--as-to his concern, the grand- father blinked and regarded me shrewdly with his little boot button eyes. "Weil," he . said, "family's family after all. Oh, I'm sure he'll make out all right -plenty of cheek that's him - and always makes sure he has plenty of food to stuff in his cheeks! but he never seemed to un- derstand the old family traditions of the need to store for the winter months. Before people came here it was essential. We understood the importance of collecting all the natural foods available - and .conserving- _them. S'pose that's true of humans too," he speculated. "Butthese youngsters today - quick take -away foods, that's what they're after. Wherever he is, and I bet there's no self- service there, he must be beginning to realize ' so maybe the experience will be good for him. "But, it's just not knowing where he is - the uncertainty, you know - and wondering if I'll ever see him again." He. sighed. "He's got a little' girlfriend here in the village she's a fluffy little piece if ever there was one - not to be trusted. Heard only yesterday she's going to `shack up' with someone else. What an awful expression! Good rid- dance, I. say, but with his temper could cause trouble if he came back. "Anyway, excuse me. There's a Blue Jay over there in that tree, noisy beggar, but he might just have some news - otherwise I'll be keeping close to the Post Office just in case." Grandfather, remarkably agile for his age, shot across the grass and up the tree, but the Blue Jay merely made some rude remark and flew off. CLINTON NEWS -RE ORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER .11,1980pAG 11 Anglicans1 '. 1 ri s se i e' Rev. George Youmatoff officiated. on Sunday owing to the indisposition of the Rev.- Wm. ev.• ardships of the war recollected Born in Finland of} Russian parents during the First World War, Major the Reverend George Yournatoff spoke of the hardships endured in postwar times, when he .addressed the Goderich Rotary Club last week. Times were ' hard in Finland and following the Armistice, they jour- thepay, so they sviitched to Russia sides again. Once again About 50,000 prisoners the Germans offered out of the total three them more money so they million were handled by switched back to the his group. Only 118 of the Germans. This time they 50,000 objected to being were loaded onto trains returned to their and immediately sent to homeland and yet the garrison the Channel group was severely Islands. criticized for `forcing' The Cossacks, 6,000 of prisioners to go back. them, decided to fight After the last shipload with the German Army was dispatched to _�ni dm._LQ. .F1an_c.+e b G,-. .; nd ._v.. �Q..- __ . �? Rle __fides .Youm tgff_ kY_ x_.tthis lethargy and 5.tond Yugoslavia and parts of posted home to C ada. northern Italy where they Many refugees terrorized the inhabitants. Following the war, one of Mr. Youmatoff's jobs was interviewing these people andning m back procedures, there are sure to be undesirables (some of whom 'have only political purposes) coming to Canada to infiltrate and promote their Communist beliefs. Youmatoff's final remarks were "Over many years of peace, we have become careless, •fat and complacent arid it is time for us to shake off circuitous route. Not being a French .citizen, his father had a difficult time ' making - a living ,although his mother was working too. Travelling steerage, his parents brought him and his sister to Canada in 1925. This eventually proved to be a good move. Getting permission to enter Canada in those days was tough. It required eight months of waiting and three people to vouch 'for you. In 19131 he became a Canadian t citizen which opened up. unlimited opportunities. After completing his education , in 1939 (in Toronto and Montreal), he joined the Cahadian army and went overseas: He found that , many l'emigres' had joined the forces because they- felt they had a debt to pay to their adopted country, a country which had of- fered them all countless opportunities: In 1944, he graduated from Sandhurst as an Honour Cadet and was `borrowed' by the War Office to assist in in- terviewing prisoners. Many of them technically German, spoke only Russian, Ukranian or Polish. They had all been given the option of joining the German army or being shot. Some had fought against tithe Allies and some against the RM ussians. any were also defectors who found the army the only way to get out of Russia. A fourth category included the mercenaries who __the on the side paying Curling news the most. Mr.._Youmatoff told -` a story of two Georgian battalions who were On the centre ice, Morris approahced at the front Sauve (2-1) got by Pat by the German Army Graham (2-1) by an 111/2 representatives willing to to 31/4 spread. pay them 10 percent more The standings now than the Russians, so show Mcllwain leading they switched sides. It with 301/2 points followed wasn't long until the closely by Sauve with 29 Russians offered to equal and Graham with 253/. an ret ur th E� (about 50,000) have recentlya come to Canada from Communist controlled countries, Genuine refugees are welcome but due to lax. waiting on Guard', lest we be taken over from the in- side." The speaker was in- troduced by Rotarian and suitably hank Rotarian Rae Fraser Nor m ed by McHolm Wm. Bennett and the Rev. D. Pitts took the. service at St. James, Middleton. Parishioners are reminded that this Sunday, December 14, is White Gift Sunday. The Children's Aid Society has indicated that'gifts of toys, money or clothing will be much ap- preciated. It is the custom of the Chancel Guild to enquire whether there are any who wish to contribute flower donations for the Christmas services. Anyone wishing to provide flowers for the .church should contact a member of the Chancel Guild;. For the children Sunday will also be a special day, as im- mediately following the service, the Sunday School will be holding its anrl,taai Christmas party. An invitation is, of course, also extended to all members of the grown-up congregation. With Christmas drawing closer, the following is an advance notice of arrangements: Sunday, Dec. 21 - 10 a.m. Service of Carols and Lessons; Wednesday, Dec. 24, 10:45 p;'tn. carol singing and 11.:00Eucharist; Thursday, Dec. 2 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. Around the village Brigadier and Mrs. F. Clift are back in Bayfield again for Christmas after a break spent in Mont- serrat. HAS GONE Hurry in for bargains before he's caught and put away! CHECK 'OUT OUR MEN'S LEVI'S COWBOY BOOTS X49.99 To $$9.99 MEN'S -SELECTIVE LINES -OF--- LEVI'S FOR FEET BEE JAYS Dave Sturgeon, left, was the big winner in the Nip and Tuck Variety Stores Christmas draw, and received his stereo from Dorothy Jessup.(Bud Sturgeon photo) Oldtimers trap rink mice The battle for the Loogan Cup, the pinnacle of hockey supremacy at the recreational level, continued on Saturday night at the arena as the • from page 10 BayfieldOldtimers downed the upstart Rink Mice by a 13-12 score. Scoring for the Mice were Brutal Barb (3), Jumping. J'oyce (3), Millimetre (2), Terrible Terry (2) and 'the Stick- man' with a pair also. Scoring for the winners were Wild, Wild Wendy (1), Stormin' Norman (6), Voluptuous .Val (-5) and Larouche, who scored the winner as usual. Even with the Moleman playing like a sieve in goal ' they emerged victorious. All 14 hyper -excited fans enjoyed the game. Game time is 10 p.m. next Saturday there and bring and skates if some exercise. CRAZY SALE PRICES PLUS MANY OTHER CRAZY SALE PRICES -WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! night. 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