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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-31, Page 12n jW � ac A 2 G ►TIFRICD SIGNALSST& TI j.1ItSDAY, D CRUDER 31,1970 '►; Distaff Fide . The spirits of the new year A New Year dawns tonight. It will be like `wiping the slate clean and beginning fresh without any blmisheS at all. That's Why a New Year is such a joyful occasion. Traditionally, the New Year is welcomed with a gala party -- dancing, drinking and plenty of. good food. There is little doubt there will be plenty of New Year's Eve gatherings in . and around Goderich ... and there is a. real possibility that the "spirits" of the season will carry some merrymakers away. The Qntario Provincial Police'; of the Goderich detachment have been using their breathalyzer equipment,''egularly' .. and are ready for tonight. ti In this week's OPP report, Vve note that" in one week, two persons were given breathalyzer tests and both 'were charged under section 224 of- the Criminal '-Code because they were tiriving with over 80 milligrams. of alcohol in their systems. The breathalyzer doesn't lie ... and the penalty is plenty stiff. The OPP has some suggestions for party goers. They suggest that you limit yourself to a -maximum of one drink per hour, -eat starch -foods, make the last drink coffee, tea or other non-alcoholic beverage, and allow yourself at least one hour after the last drink before taking the wheel. That's good advice. And" if ,, 'ou are in doubt, as to whether or . y are fit to drive, there are special ki s, you can buy at most drug or vari4ty stores `with which you can test yourself for .alcohol content. :They cost just a few cents and could save a few hundred dollars ... and your reputation. Party hostesses may even want to stock a few of these kits for use by their guests. They make fine conversational pieces, provide a little bit of fun ... and could save a whole pack of trouble in the end. Think about it. Medical secretaries at meeting The December meeting was held at Zurich. Members' husbands were invited and we sat down to a sumptuous `dinner at the Zurich Hotel. Winners of the door prizes were Don McKercher, Mrs. Martar-et Sallows and Mrs. Pauline McMichael. Fallowing ., dinner we were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Armstaong. Everybody enjoyed „an' old fashione& game of euchre. Gifts were brought along for wards of' the Children's Aid Society. A letter of' thanks has been sent to those who donated gifts or favors for our December 'meeting. . 1 � There was no business at this meeting. Next meeting to be held the first Wednesday in March, 1911. 04. vA With Shirley J. Keller Christmas is over for another These pies may be frozen, Sunday afternoon when a very year and as far as our family is ready for use in case of an dear friend of mine arrived quite concerned, this was the best one emergency. Just heat them up • unexpectedly with her husband yet. before serving and team the pies and six -month-old daughter. Our Christmas Day at home with vegetable, salad and hot This particular friend was a was a pure delight. We 'managed rolls for a bang-up dinner. school chum of mine who was that kind of easy, relaxed, warm Just tremendous, believe me! , with me throughout thick and atmosphere that sometimes * * * thin back in those days. She now escapes at Christmas because Christmas dinner on Sunday lives in Louisville, Kentucky, people become bogged down in with Grandma in Dashwood was- ani --was- visiting in Dashwood formality and commercialism. a complete success. Everyone with her mother for a day or We found time on Christmas with the exception of one two. Day to visit several families in so n- i n -1 a w a n d three town for an hour or so each and - granddaughters, was 'present for I did want to tell you about the the occasion. One granddaughter gift I received at one home. was in Florida for the holiday , My husband and I called on a and the other two were nursing a couple of French origin . . . I case of the mumps at homewith will not mention names in order a babysitter. to avoid possible embarrassment. You would have to know our The hostess made me a present. Grandma to fully understand • of one of her homemade meat wily she does tnungs the way sne ies — or pate a la viande in the does them. French language, I believe. You see, our Grandma has That evening some friends of made her family her whole life. ours called around and during She is a mother through and the course of the evening, I through and there is nothing heated up the meat pie and which is too much trouble or served it with salad and relishes too difficult if it is for her • to my guests. To say the pie was family. • a success would be an absolute The Christmas celebration is understatement. Everyone raved for our Grandma what a trip to about it and suggested I get the Europe is for some women. I'm recipe for it and have it serious. Our Grandma is never published in this column. happier than when she has all Satu rday morning I her children gathered together in telephoned the gal who made one spot' and is able to entertain the meat pie. In true `cook' fashion, the lady explained that though she didn't have a recipe, she had been making meat pies for years and years at Christmas to be eaten after midnight mass. It was tradition at her house, she told me. She said the real She knew of our plans to be at the community centre in Dashwood for Sunday so decide d to surprise me with -a visit. It was a lovely gift at Christmas, I must say. ` As you know, • the climate in Kentucky is quite moderate, especially in the winter. My friend told me that 'Christmas morning dawned in Louisville with just a hint of ice on the branches of the trees and on the high spots in the grass .... and that residents were delighted it had "snowed for Christmas". I don't know ,what my friend's acquaintances will say when she tells them about snowmobiling in a foot of the white, fluffy stuff during her holiday 'in temperatures 'down . around the zero mark. They'll probably never believe her . . . although she did tell them she them . . . and, that's why was coming to Canada and Christmas dinner is so darn people from the United States special when Grandma is the seem to expect nothing but hostess. snow, ice and blizzards in this The dinner took the normal country. form — you know, turkey, . - * * * turnips, peas, potatoes and I'm an Ann Landers fan and I -'gravy, stuffing, jellied salads, etc. was intrigued one day last week French-Canadian meat pies are etc. etc. It was delicious. by a letter from someone who It was after the dinner hour felt sure that women's editors made with all ground pork, but that the fun began. are among the most snobbish her family prefer a mixture of While the sons, daughters, and unfair people in the world. one part ground pork and two 4. ,ord Sons-in-law and daughters-in-law parts ground beef. tackled the stacks and stacks of The letter told how in the The meat, the said, is placed dishes (yours truly did the pots city where the writer was a in a heavy iron pot with just and pans!) Grandma gathered resident, if you didn't have a enough water to almost cover it. the grandchildren around her. > certain position or a special Submitter! for December 22 issue accepting the gifts on behalf of Huronview,_ expressed appreciation for the tremendous help that had been given to the home in the past. 1-luronview residents are very , sorry to see the C.F.B. Clinton phased out. The personnel at the base have beets wonderful neighbors. For many years the Ladies Auxiliary have put on a monthly entertainment and tea for the residents and each. Christmas the Sergeant's Mess have worked with the ladies to put on a bang-up Christntas Party and presented gifts to the home. . .. The residents were entertained Thursday evening, family Night, by the Brownies of Clinton. The 30 girls with their leaders, Mrs. Garter, . Mrs. Woods, , Mrs. Eastman, Mrs. Beesma assisted by Mrs. Zablocki, Mrs. Symons and(Mrs. Harret provided -the program which included songs and carols by the chorus, and dances under the direction of Mrs. Zablocki. The residents were served cookies and presented with a 'Christmas angel made by the Brownies, with the girls assisti- with wheel chairs before -gild after the program. The Salvation Army Band of Goderich presented a concert in the auditorium on, Sunday afternoon, December 13. The weekly- dance, on Monday, was another big day for the residents. The orchestra tried to excel themselves to please them. The dance always starts off with a wheelchair waltz, followed by a waltz for those who are able to dance by themselves. These, are followed by wheel -chair two-steps, pojkas, waltis, and minuets. In about • the centre of the period the hokey-pokey was used to mix all mho were able to dance by themselves. • A singsong of "Good-bye Ladies" and "Pick up Your Troubles" ended a most enjoyable day for all. The annual Christmas Party provided by the Sergeant's Mess and C.F.B. Ladies' auxiliary was held on Tuesday evening. A lively program of • musical numbers was presented in the auditorium while Santa Claus toured the building led by a• quartet singing carols. The Ladies' Auxiliary presented the home with a Polaroid instamtic camera and the- Sergeant's Mess presented a wheelchair. Mr. C. Archibald. Adrninistrhtur, iln charge. 'i We only wish we had more of -it. Incidentally, why don't you give me a call Monday, January 4 to give me a list of your house guests over the holidays — or to tell me where you spent Christmas and New Year's? I'll be pleased to hear from you .. . and there is absolutely no charge for the service. Bayfield lady wins money tree The " Goderich, Oddfellows played host following their regular meeting to their sister Rebekah Lodge in the Lodge rooms on Monday evening, December 21. The main attraction of the evening was the draw for the $50 money tree, which has been on display on the Square through the kindness of Alexander and Chapman Realtors. The draw was made by His Worship, Dr. G. F. Mills, Mayor. at 11 o'clock, following an enjoyable evening of 500 and euchre. The lucky winner of the draw was Mrs. W. A. Townsend, of R.R. 2, Bayfield. The purpose , of the money tree was to raise funds for- a new building for the Lodges. The building committee of the Oddfellows and Rebekah's would like to totZ this opportunity of expressing their many thanks to the citizens of Goderich and district for their support in • this worthwhile undertaking. At the close of the evening lunch' and coffee was provided It is simmered until there is She lined them all up and heard name you could never hope to by the Oddfellows. absolutely no trace of pink, all their Christmas recitations be included in the social column being especially Careful not to and songs from their school and of the newspaper there. let the mixture go dry and ',church programs. Ann Landers, as you would become browned. The meat expect, upheld the honor of the must be that kind of blah -grey Then there were games for browbeaten women's editors of color that most cooks try, to the kids — Farmer in the Dell, the world and said they were avoid in other dishes. And the Drop the Hanky, In and Out the among the most harrassed of all meat must be mashed to avoid Window, squat tag, ad infinitum newspaper employees., 'A good lumps and chunks. until the kid -s- were exhausted women's editor, Ann indicated, The seasonings are plain old and quite content to sit down while the family pictures were salt and pepper .:. with a finely taken. chopped onion cooked into the And there were pri7eS to be mixture for that extra bit of zip. Before making the pies, the meat mixture should be only slightly thickened with flour. The next step is very important. I gather. The meat mixture- sh"duld be allowed to cool .until just lukewarm, but during the cooling period,, the treat should be stirred frequently to.keep the fat in he meat thoroughly mixed through to ensure an even distribution in all the pies. The dust for the `beat' pies should be made a little less rich than for normal pies because of the fat content in the meat mixture. Line the pie plate with pastry; spoon in the meat filling and top with another layer of pgstiy, 13ake` at about 400 degrees utltil, the ccrti t is golden won for varioue ontests organized for ti Kids by Grandma... and yes, games and conies .� the older kids Dater in the a f ` oon. Through it all,- no one's eyes shone quite as bright as those of our Grandma who gave each child a big hug and a kiss arid each family a brown paper sack containing a generous gift of pennies, nickles, quarters and dimes from Grandma's own piggy bank which was filled throughout the year with the change from this and that;. It may sound simple and a little too- quaint for some of you. But for us it was super great — and our Grandma is even more' top=notch with us than before. 1 had an extra special surprise larArMar .Vire GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU HELP , RED CROSS 4 • OURSE EA FOR NEW YEARS ONLY • 12 NOON to 8:00 P.M. 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