Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-02-04, Page 5x a. f9 Round and About With Martha Winter ib Goderich My introduction to Ggderich " winters was in 1946: ,,After living most of my horn da.s in Essex County -= Sun'ar'fotir of Canada --- I was anxious about the winter weather up 'NORTH.' I was assured .the winters were fine and "you can ;always get around." The very' 'firs -t icy blast was about the middle of November, so lwouldn'.t you. know that day I'd get Rost. This 'was .rny one fear as there were no street signs 'cept•i•those imprinted in the . pavement. I contd. walk "up to�vlrm rn abtitit' Ta�'mrnu�es, and ' I would stick to.Britannia ,Rd. to South St., shop on "the 'Square and return home bythei same route. This day was very cold with • icy winds such as I'd never experienced, so I decided to take a short cut home. Whatever the r?CUT - a short cut was not for the taking. 1, must have •had Montreal St. in mind but took Colborne instead for I ended up '- looping. at a' wild river and a wilder Jake. I knew if I turned right and kept sight° of the Lake I would eventually reach the old Sunset hotel and I knew my way from there. Well, I'd left` home shortly after one and -when I:read ed the top of the hill at West St. the men from the elevator and harbour were on their way home - 5 p.m. I asked directions -- but still -got tangled up before I found that Hotel. By this. time I .was fit to be tied, frozen and wet and in no. mood for any kidding ,.,o.ri. reprimands, I --arrived home the - same time - as my "hungry" men ' and of cdurse, the fire was out - that' cookstove and I just. didn't get v.._ along and I had shed many a tear • fussing with it from, time to time. The Boss just had•to give it • a kick and a shake and it would go to beat the.band. I hated that stove and it hated me right back4 I .think it,was,years later that after finding a town map, I figured out how I got so lost! I wasn't the -only one to get lost - any ,of our visiting friends • sworcup and down there were, at least eight drug stores around the Square. We always planned to spend Christmas,'inWiridsor, so the .day we are leaving doesn'tit start snowing., beautiful, great hig flakes, gently,, -gently falling•' I had never seen sucha sight and was not atall worried when there was •about loot of.,snow before noon time. ' Since you risked a . broken axle travelling ori 21 we d,T'ided to take. the •"back road" "to Bayfield"-- (that road that leads to the outdoor theatre, the first one'out of town): The first mile and a quarte was fine - someone' had used' that road,, but from there on it was virgin territory and not' a sign to show road from ditch -7- you' you' just tried to stay in .the centre., The beautiful(?) fluff kept falling steadily 'and' after a very' few miles we were in real trouble; Young Doug,,.,was with qs and when the fan started throwing the . snow up on the ' motor and stalling us - he was . -alt-for -going -far-help-and-getting • out of it all. . • " But, no, the driver was - a stubborn_ cuss _and _anything he 6 • 41 4 a L IONEL'S SUNOCO set coat to do would be done week, 1 was thankful we had whether it was right or not. - hydro etc. So many were • less. How many times we stopped fortunate and we could hear of and brushed the snow off the the heroism of the hundreds of motor, then sat and waited for it fellows who braved the storm to to decide to start again, I can't • reach people stranded in cars recall - but finally it decided Ota, r etc. or take • food and blankets• bad had enough and' refused to and • so many things even start. - machinery to people' in real Doug had seen ,a farmi. house trouble.II • about a mile back so started,The snowmobile machines back for help." He 'was •. weremachines °'the real life savers in this almost there•• when the motor crisis and I feel many ,people. decided t9 try again' and' • wehai!e- .changed" their minds about backed 'up -in our tracks -.and their being a nuisance..1 hope picked him urr and-s'ped,;forward .now they will have cF s with- agai;o,`:t`titroh- faster; ,since w ' Jtad; .,k,.• acreage What they Van get• out already flattened it down ,and and have fun • without risking went flying thrb' two car , their life and that of. others by lengths farther than we'd been being on the , highway or before! ! sideroads, darting out in front of What a trip - somehow we you either causl g an accident or finally made it to the highway nearly scaring yo'h to death. close to the entrance to the Something good will surely" bridge (long since torn down) -•- turn up for them now -• let's two hours later - • and I hope there isn't a few careless remarked • that the snowplow characters try` to spoil it all. must have just gone thru' as the :Anyway, hundreds want to road was quite bare. _ say "'Thank you, fellows, we're When we crossed the bridge grateful for what you've done." and reached the top of the hill - So after this terrible storm (Bayfield doesn't seem to be on and freezing we've been ,thro' I a hill, now) - there was NO just hope I don't hear a word SNOW! : We "had to re -fuel at -about frost "bitten flowers in the Reeds Cornet's - and the south --jas someone may get a attendant asked us what part Of ' big fat eye! the north we'. Were from. " He Just the same I hope the ` wouldn't believe, Goderich, flowers are fine 'by• tate March as No sign of snow - in fact they I'll be looking for them. Vo were cutting the grass in Windsor hoping many of you have taken - so we had quite a conversation •, pictures of some of the fantastic. piece with over' a foot of snow snow drifts and ice and snow on the roof .of the car. laden trees - most of them are „' That 'New b Year's Eve, a now beautiful • - some are tenihle. sleet. storm and bliLzard broken. and *Iiatl eri� eh -as:*;.*.110,4„4„; ,.'I,'a::, was just'" thankful -'Ron' da the last week' carried on for wasn't around• with his camera Ys . when I tried- to visit my - No trains, trucks tor anything ° neighbour - ° dust about a ' reached us for over a week and hundred feet behind me, by they had to have .a plane drop,, taking the'old route - thro' the r feed for the animals and other fence. ,-( l emergency items when the storm I had-q�i'ite a shock when I subsided as the;.rural areas were sank into the drift just near the really tied up. hedge -perhaps that's why 1 In February, we.made a short „,.didn't get rriy•head chopped off trip to Wingham - my first' by our high'• clothesline as I outing since New Year's EV'e. - m somehow , issed it. .' I had to •and it took all day. I couldn't. shake and shake' the cedars believe my dyes when I 'saw the trying to get thro' our secret condition of the countryside - path thro' them. When 'I did get even after a thaw and a rain. 4 thio' I was facing a drift 'Which I From Clayt Laithwaite's farm . 'couldn't even 'see over. Well, I the tops of the telephone cross was sorted and knew where I bars were just visible- and at was going just a few more feet Clinton there was just one turn • to her . back door - so ' I and that was the one towards ' ploughed into the drift. , ''' Winghaxn, ° ..the other road had When I struggled out of it, my been drifted over for a.long long boots were. full `- nearly .lost time. them - my pockets and sleeves On this strip - out of Clinton _ up to my elbows were packed - we travelled thro: tunnels with , with now. What a nut! . But I little "waiting• stations” wouldn't turn back and 1 was so,, shovelled out - in case you met puffed out that I realized I had another car. Well! All the snow better plan my nett move. 'I'd ever seen could have been.I realized J. must 'travel the piled tap and . never been that,trough westward _ to another. deep, •-hedge then 'br."eak thro' another • That winter the boys pushed • big drift and walk back - did 1 and shovelled the car more than say walk? - flounder back •they elle .in it, ,I think. I still towards the house in the valley have "snaps" of the '•boys between the drifts By thi's time tunnelling their way in and out I was ready for the St. Bernard of their little shop- ; ' with. his,little keg under his chin What a winter - I ,,had now =but I knew. I had to keep decided: that the' folks in moving or I'd 'soon get covered Goderich were great liars and I up ti had :hit the„ Arctic Circle. . ..1 figured I,d be a sad 'looking So here we .are, stranded for crocus in the spring when they'd another week - couldn't even find me. - and I like sunny, • get- my copy to the. Signal! happy flowers - so I'kept going. Father had gotten awaywithout Every time.I',d'sink and try to sit taking it.- the stornl.,.w,as,An HIS down - did you ever try to SIT mind, and so I dressed warmly in soft snow? Well - if I. hadn't and wasgoin_ to "run it down." ha:d„a sense of humour I'd never Well, twice •I tried to get past made the • trip because I'd start the corner of the house -with the laughing well it >, was a icy wind cutting you to ribbons, ' ridiculous thing to try to do and - when I realized -I`'d"nev`erjetou"t when 'I reached the' -door" my of the drifts, so 'the Editor said,' ., friend laughed as Heartily as i 7 --- "Don't "Don't worry, we will • pick it and if I'd • had a heart attack ' up.'' • . ' right then and there I'd have Little did he -know that taxis, died laughing. -• road equipment, , police and Oh well, I feel, -it ' broke the was off the road and that things- "-Won't forget it for w Ie.- - — mI iS�L, .,Fl Work experience program a is supported: by kcal businesses • The students in Grade 12 of the Business, and` Commerce course at Goderich `District Collegiate Institute are taking part in a' Work. Experience Program. This program is part of the students' ,education and training for employment upon t graduation. A number of local. comOanies. are cd-opepting• with the school' school :is- very enthused abdut the program. • Speaking "%to the SignalStar, Mr. Wark said he would like thy., w participating businesses to kno' how much their efforts e . follo appreciated Thws:ose taking part 'are .as CUI RENTLY Dominion ,Road Machinery, in •the, project 1but participation by an 'Yerpployer does notimply- an,intentiop to employ,a student. ""`aftereg'a'doatimier;�� api~minpl y zw 'Catena willd give the stladent first hand experience in an office and report to the -school on the student's progress. The program is taking place' from January 1;3 to January 22 and January 25 to January 29 Each of the participating`" students attend regular classes fbr one week of the program and work in an ;office_, during the .other week. While out on the program each 'student is expected to observe the .regular working hours of the office and any rules of employment in the :office. Since this program is part of the students'. total education at Goderich District Collegiate, • Institute no student will be'"Paid and the schpol board -bears the o • ,c st of insurance coverage on . .the.student'while in an office. Bill Wark, ',commercial director at GDCI said in ° explanation to parents theI GDC- SCHEDULE MONDAY • • Hockey TUESDAY 2-3:30 -= Pre -School Skating - 3: 30-5 kating-3:30-5 Lions Club Free Skating 8-10 =- Figure Skating WEDNESDAY 4-8 - Figure Skating - 8:30 - C.H.H.L. Hockey 50c " THURSDAY 2-3:30 -- Pre -School Skating • 3:30-5 - Lions Club Free Skating SATURDAY 8.10 Sqt' rt Hockey 10-12 - Mite Hockey • 12=1 - Pbwer Skating 1:30-5:30 - Figure Skating SUNDAY 2-4 - Family Skating 4:30 - Midget Hockey 7 and 9 - •Mackey: Coutes . , Admission•50c- BURGER BAR t). MI IN were•really at a standstill. At time of Writing, 1 heard the road is still tied up from Port Albert°to Port Elgin more than a -Signal;Star, Town of Goderich, County of Huron, Regional Assessment Office, MacEwari and 1VtacEwan, Goderich Psychiatric -Hospital, A1eN.andra " Marine and General hospital, Sift() Salt --•,Mine, Sifto Salt - Evaporator Elantt P.U.C., B. M: R.oss,,and Associates Ltd, Union Gas, Goderich.' Ellevator,., Transit Co. and OT H. E I:, REGULAR PARTICIPANTS ?rest -and a Egener, A. Y� M. Harper C.A., Ronald L. McOonald C.A., Goderich Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Others ;,�vhd„ve, h,•,pit,icipated, Bell Telephone, Donnelly and - Nila:rphr, Canada Manpower. ' The weekly dance on Monday afternoon was well attended with most of the residents taking part in wheel chair and round " dances, as well -as practice on a new dance the_,pa•t. ' cake pe1ka..• Three nurses -from. the Goderich Pyschiatric llosp'ital aittended the program to observe and take part in the dances,. A new resident Mr. Moerbeek of Kingsbridge was welcomed.w t,h- ever� one joinin• g..in-.stag ng "For he's a jottyrgood fellow.” The 'January , birthday party was held in the auditorium on Wednesday afternoon with the • 'Women's Auxiliary, of Nuronview in charge of the program.' Mrs. Sutcliffe of -Godericli acted as, mistress of ceremonies and also contributed' a mdsical number and dance. Readings were giveri. by Mrs. ewsfront TRAMPOLINE STARS By Cindy Leeking • Monday, January- 25, two qf. Canada's Trampolifie Champions - .performed for the students,- at G.D.C.I. ” These experts combined comedy with a .step by ',step leaning process, and managed -to - create quite an' interegt in the sport . - • More- activities of that nature are being planned for the students"this year: n AT HOME- • G.D`,C'',1.'s • nineteenth Annual At Home "Emma' will � be held this corning Frida:y,r.Fe.b.ruary 5, from 9:00 to 1:00. ro Music will be by Johnny Downs and • his orchestra. The tickets ' .are five dollars per couple. The school , queen will" be chosen today (Thursday) by ballot of 'the student 'body • and her name will be announced during the "At VOLLEY BALL • TOURNAMENT By Sandy Maize Junior The • Goderich Junior girls played a Tournament 'Tuesday, January 19 at • Stratford North Western. They . played against South .Huron and Stratford • North ° Western. . Stratford North Western beat Goderich 2 games to 0.. •The * score in those games were 15 to 13 and -15 to 7. ' The girls that got the 'points are Debbie Turner with 6 points; Sue••'owell- with 1.,2 poinCs; Brenda Brissette and. Carole Cruickshank • each ' with one point. in the games at South'•Huron Goderich -tbok the "tour,riey. 2 games to 0: ° The scores in the games. were 15 to 1 and 1`b to 5, The' • girls., who scored the points in this .game 'were Linda 'Dorgherty with 8 points; Sue Powell' with 7 points; Debbie Turner .with 6, o1nts and Wendy Ryan with . points. ''Carole Cruickshank and Diane Osborn each had 2 points: • •:Thee manager forthe Goderich Junior Vikings is • Bonnie Westbrook. Sherrit, l iens;�ll and 4'°Mrs. Colclough, • Clinton, Musical . numbers by Mrs. Coombs, Mrs. McConnell, of Seaforth; Mr and Mrs. Bert' Finlay Goderich, Miss . 'l�a.)mmie, Henan!. and Mrs. Nevins, Clinton and sing song led by ,Mrs. Sutcliffe accompanied - by Nirs.,„Hawkins (Goderich). The 2$ ° residents celebrating Birt.bdkys in January were kliresented with a gift and lunch was served by the ladies. The Girl. Guides of Clinton with• their leaders Mrs. Kuehl, Mr:6,_I11e1''v7.Mrs. '';'lade and Mrs. Ihuclow proNsided the. aro r m for Family Night 'this week. Several campfire `songs with the electric° campfire -in the' middle., of the group along with the. action songs, a duet, a skit'and A dance number were enjoyed by ,the residents. The girls assisted . with wheel , chairs before and after the program'' and we are lookirigforward toryanbther visit from the (xuid.es i;i the spring. -The Family Night program on the January 28 will be Scottish'. in honour of Bobbie Burns with Mr. Jack • '1'hyne and i),aVe Hastings oK Brussels responsible' for the program, GODERICH 30 THE SQUARE PHONE 524.7811 AIRCONDITIONEO. -V'For PEOPLE Ac COMMiiiiinit' * ADVERTISERS A,,q. LATEST', HITS, Also Tape Cartridge ' t , And Cassettes JEWEL! 'BROS. The Square - fANDlfLIGNi fAYfRN Friday And Saturday FEBRUARYS' &-6 DESJADINE$ ORCHESTRA BAY,FIELD toA , GOD:FRICH 524-7711 DINING Andy „ • DANCING ALENTIiE'S DANCE . EEBRUARY_:1 ISALTFORD VALLEY HALL Music Byr • THE -BLUETONES . 'TICKETS. AVAILABLE' - - . - ,, DON BAUER 482-3240,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, BILL CRAWFORt - 524-6185 r Hope you get news of coming • events -on your calendar and, have a care and have fun: GODERICH' KINSMEN' �ru Love, Martha. SNOWMOBILE CES UNDER THE LIGHTS Siiturday/Feb.' 13 At Goderich Race Track Registration ,N•4':1a: m..- tto x:45 '>' ; ri a •?':t; •f w We can mention the manufactu'rer's name_, 'on this . sportswear but if we did Ike weruldn't be able to handle the ' number of,, people who would be ' . in to buy. Come in arrid see for yourself, what the brand name is and take advantage of these big savings on this top quality well known merchandise. We suggest you get in early for best• ,selection. 'BALANCE OF ;FALL COLORS, GOODS.ELECTI.ON ��.; ��"ti-7�S�n4��e.1>�S.a•�T'ti`�•'AEi)�d�"�e.�°�,.-�c�'w.w.mp.,M�-.- '.'�rwy..Xa �r vrll#�'� Thursday at 8.00 p.m.' Only Friday and Saturday at 7.30 and 9.45 p.m. --- 2:00 P.M. ALL SEATS 50c - ,UN.; MON., TUES. FEB. 7, 8, 9 , REGULAR 11.00 to '20.00 +'* GENEVIEVE WAITE InMOVE A PANORO S BERMAN. STUART ROSENBERG PRO&JCTION PRODUCED BY PAND'RO S. BERMAN • DIRECTED BY STUART ROSENBERG ' Screenplay by JOEL IIEBER onc1 STAMEN HART :.• 8ot4en the novel.bv.ibi rLIERER,Golecebvi.DEAU%f°• Music By MARVIN HAMLISCH• PANAVISiON0 Admission to 'Races -$1 t„ M, *4 • 0