HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 12Page 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1985
Santa's image has bee
By Helen Owen
Ho, Ho, Ho! There's jolly old Santa, every
time you switch on the TV these days, not to
mention the pictures, posters and other
signs of his imminent arrival depicted in
newspapers and magazines.
Fortunately the old fellow doesn't have to
pay for all that advertising, but it must set
his sponsors back a pretty penny, and as he
is so popular it's a shame he can't collect
royalties. 1#e just gets written off as a
seasonal expense by the , publicity
promoters. One moment he is shown in a
shopping mall, another recommending the
advantageous prices available from certain
stores, and of course, behind it all, is the
gnsidious incentive to spend, spend, spend.
Even worse, spending can quickly lead to
over -spending, offering a credit card never
feels like cash - it is part of the fantasy - until
the accounts come in.
Who is St. Nicholas'.' What do we know
about this saint, identified with ('hirstmas
and children? He was in fact a bishop of the
4th century and his feast day is celebrated
on December 6. He lived in Lycia in the
southwestern part of Asia Minor. That about
sums up his authenticated personal history.
Nevertheless, in folk Iore,he has become one
of the most popular saints and is associated
with sailors, merchants, pawnbrokers, and
of course, children. His acts have been
celebrated in paintings and carvings which
depicted his intercession oh behalf of three
young girls doomed to a life of prostitution
until he supplied three bags of gold for their
'dowries. He is also reputed to have brought
to life three murdered children hidden in a
brinetub, saved from death three men•
unjustly condemned to death, as well as
sailors threatened with drowning off the Ly-
cian coast.
The custom of presenting gifts on his feast
day has made him the original Father
Christmas, or Santa • Claus, the latter
nomenclature derived from the Dutch
dialect form of his name Sinte Klaas.
This brings us back to all this advertizing
stuff - nothing to do with the man himself, or
the legends which grew up around him. The
dis torte
throughadvertising
little gifts exchanged to celebrate his feast
day are a far cry from robots, space ships,
insectoids and the rest of the sophisticated
paraphenalia of the toy world.
And what about the grown-up toys - those
food mixers, the stereo, gym sets, workshop
tools. coffee makers'? None of these things
would fit in the little shoes as the traditional
gifts did. .
Time was when Christmas gifts were
homemade 'specially for the recipient,
carefully and secretly crafted and then
produced as a surprise to delighted "Oohs"
and "ahs" on Christmas morning.. Even
now, the people who make such gifts are still
able to enjoy the thrill of giving in the true
sense of the word. In today's throw awa'y
society such treasures are less likely to be
appreciated and retained for posterity.
And don't you love those ads "For the
people who have everything", well, maybe
diamonds or gold might da, or a new car. I
sometimes wonder why bother - if they have
everything they don't need any more. Better
slake a donation to the less fortunate who
Puckers, Warriors, Blades, Brewers battle on ice
On Nov. 26 hockey action in Bayfield
continued with well played games.
In the first it was the Puckers versus the
Warriors, the Warriors having dominated in
the three previous meetings. Larry
Johnston put the Puckers on top early from
Ed Fogarty and Bill Campbell. In the second
it was brother Torn Johnston who scored
first. from Ed Fogarty and John Graham.
Huck Rodgers wrinkled the twine for the
Warriors as he slid one past Harold from
Ken Merner and Marty Secker. With 0:24
left on the 'clock John Graham put the
Puckers back in front by three from Ed
Fogarty and Larry ,Johnston. .
The third period saw the Puckers double
the Warriors scoring. Brian Van Aaken
picked up a pair as singles went to Bill
Campbell, Larry Johnston, Ed' Fogarty and
Marvin Merner. Brian Brandon had a pair
of assists with singles going to Marvin
Merrier, Dennis Merner and Tom Johnston.
Bob Rodgers, Ken Merner and Marty
Becker scored one each for the Warriors
with assists going to Ken Merner, Marty
Becker, Dave Telford and Wes Gozzard. Jeff
Merrier picked up a pair.
The second game saw the Blades defeat
the struggling Brewers 9 - 6. Brad Holmes
got the first of three first period Blade goals
as he was set up from Travis Postill and Ron
Burt. Ron Burt got the second from Travis
and Bob Heipel; followed by Travis scoring
one from Bob. Mike Wood notched the lone
Brewer goal from. Darin Telford and Bob
Snell.•
Travis Postill opened the second period on
a well executed solo effort. Darin Telford
replied for the Brewers netting a pair with
Mike Wood assisting on the first one. •
Brad Holmes got two quick ones in the
third, and then Ron Burt followed with a
single to put the Blades up by four. Murray
• Connolly tried to get things moving for the
Brewers, scoring one. from Bob Snell, but
Brad Holmes, who played an exceptional
game for the Blades picked up his fourth. of
the evening, and the rest was history.
Brad Baggot finished off the Blades'
assault from Ron Burt and Joni F'leihing.
Mike Wood and Murray Connolly ended the
Brewers scoring as assists went to Rob
Chapman, Earl Flynn, Bob Snell and
tilurray Connolly.
Friday's action was also exciting with the
Puckers defeating the Blades 8 - 3 in the
opening game. The teams exchanged goals
in the first, Ed Fogarty for the Puckers,
unassisted, and Ron Burt for the Blades
frons John Pounder and Brad Baggot.
John Graham opened the second for the
Puckers at 18:18, unassisted. Then it was Ed
Fogarty picking up three nice goals. John
Graham had a pair of assists with singles
going to Marvin Merner, Brian Van Aaken,
Al Dunn and Bill Campbell. Jim Fleming
and Ron Hurt scored the Blades only goals
with big John Pounder picking up the assist.
The third period saw the Puckers add to
their total with Brian Van Aaken scoring
from Ed Fogarty and Marvin Merner, and
then Marvin scored from Al Dunn and Brian
Brandon, and John Graham finished the
socring from Wayne Dunn:'.'
In the second game Jeff Merner opened
the scoring .for the Warriors from Dave
Telford. John Stanley, fought back for the
Hawks to tie the score from Steve Telford
and Mike Clarke. Again Jeff Merner opened
the 'scoring, this time in the second period
with 'a solo rush from deep inside his own
end zone. John Stanley countered with a pair
to put the hawks in front with Mike Clarke
and Steve 'Telford picking up the assists. At
6:47 Dave Telford tied fhe game from Bob
Rodgers, •but then, with 2:42 left on the
clock, Stu Asher put the Hawks back in front
from Mike Clarke. dits
The Warriors tied the game early in the
third with Andrew Cooper scoring on a solo
effort. Ken Merner then notched another
from Wes Gozzard, and the Warriors had the
lead. With 7:28 left Mike ('larks' scored from
Stu Asher and the game ended 5 - 5.
Upcoming games
Dec. 6, Varna vs. Puckers, Brewers vs.
Warriors
Dec. 10, Brewers vs. Puckers Hawks vs.
Varna.
.. Playing away at Goderich the Bayfield
Juniors 5 - 0. Next week, Dec. 7 they will be
playing at home against Zurich. Starting
time 10:30 a.m.
Leading Scorers
• Goals. Assists. Points
24 17 41
23,13 36
16 13 29
•13 16 29
15 9 24
14 10 24
15 7 92
14 5 19
13 6 19
9 10 19
John Stanley
John Graham
Ed Fogarty
Stu Asher
Travis Postill
Steve Telford
Murray Connolly
Scott ('onsitt
Andrew Cooper
Bob Snell
League Standings
Wins. Losses. Ties-. Points
Nighthawks 8 2 1 17
Puckers 8' 4 0 16
Warriors' 4 4 2 10
Varna • 3 5 0 6
Blades 3 (1 0 6
Brewers 2 7 1 5
aptism service held
By .Blanche Deeves
HOI,M.F',SVILLE-The,United •Church held
a Baptisms Service on December' 1 when
Karen and. John Greidanus presented their
son Christopher John to be baptized. The
Senior Choir led in the ministr'y'of music and
Rev: -James Bechtel was in charge of the
service.
On November ')4 Gordon and Paula Lobb
_presented their daughter Pamela. to he ban-
died., '•
• This Sunday at 11ohne:.vilk: trr,itcd Chur-
ch, White t;ii't Sunday will be observed with
the children looking after the service.
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1Get well wishek go out to Paul Blair who is
a patient in Goderich Hospital.
have absolutely nothing. For the
unfortunate young people who are sold into
prostitution in some parts of the world. this
surf in commotion wouta oe more in
keeping with the St. Nicholas legend.
There's another facet to all this high
powered advertising, the influence on
children themselves. They are subjected to
the brain -washing of commercialism, often
portrayed by children so that they may
more readily identify. What a pity because
apart from provoking longings for
expensive toys, treats .and food, the
behavior of many of these actors rarely
offers an example of courtesy, good
citizenship or unselfishness. Kick the
garbage bag! Demand more junk food.
Express your aggression through the
monsters - it's the in thing.
But none of it has anything to do with the
real St. Nicholas - perhaps there should be a
real campaign to correct this distorted
image. Although I am optimistic enough to
think that somewhere, some people still
retain the true spirit of Christmas.
School Car honors Slomans
By Helen Owen
'l"uday, when children are taken to school
by bus, are educated in warm, well built
schools with a good deal of sophisticated
equipment, it is difficult to believe that only
60 years ago the only opportunity for
children to learn in some areas, was by
attending school for a week at a time on a
train'
Members of Hayfield Historical Society
learned something of this project at their
meeting 00 November 25, when Elizabeth
Kettlewell told them the story. Her account
paid particular tribute to the late Fred
Sloman and his family of Clinton, who were
part of this educational program.
I )uring the first World War, whilst serving
overseas, Mr. Sloman spent some time in,
hospital and it was during this period he
realized the illiteracy which existed among
some of his fellow Canadians, and
determined to remedy this on his return.
The introduction of school train teaching
enabled hint to pursue this objective, and! as
was revealed by the slides and quotes from
letters, his unorthodox teaching methods
opened whole new worlds to his little pupils,
and their parents. He stirred their
imaginations not only by imparting the
basic tools of learning, but in the use of these
tools in observing and learning about the
world around them.
The school room which occupied half
coach might seem limited, and yet it waslir
obviously boundless in the stimulation and
encouragement .which it provided. The
collection of slides which accompanied the
story, as well as excerpts from letters
reveal that his wife Celts played'a large part
in the running of this peripatetic school, as
did the Sloman children.
There is no doubt that the hospitality and
warns friendship of the "school train"
during the depression years forged links for
the future.
Mrs. Kettlewell told of the discovery of the
abandoned train, and its triumphant return .4'
to Clinton where, now refurbished, it stands
as a much visited point of interest, and •
remains as a kibute to such people as Mr.
Sloman and hisamily. •
nnual feast celebrated
By Helen Owen •
The Hayfield Anglican Church Women
celebrated the feast of St. Andrew on
November 29 when they 'gathered at the
church for the annual service, conducted by
Rev. Aubrey Hell.
Following a pot luck luncheon Rev. Paul
Murray presented slides acquired during a
visit to Oberammergau. The pictures were
preceded by an account of the origins of this
unique event •performed once every 10
years, .thus fulfilling a vow made by the
villagers when the area Was devastated by
the Black Plague. It is an impressive story
of a small rural community who, despite the
grief and devastation which was suffered,
affirmed their faith. Even more impressive
is the- fact that the passion play has been
perpetuated by succeeding generations.
The narrator explained that the "actors"
are in fact drawn from the local population
• who, although participating in this
production still maintain their everyday
occupations. The preparations for the event
demand dedication as the players use no
make-up and properties and costumes are
produced in the community, although in
some cases carefully preserved originals
are used.
Since that summer of 1633 the village has
maintained its promise to perform the play.
"until the end of time". From' the first
performance in' the church the fame has
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spread and today 5,000 people at one time
are able to share in the experience once
every .10 years when some 90 performances
are presented. Visitors come from all over
the world, and as Mr. Murray explained,
although the language of the play is •
German, the whole spirit is so strong that
there is no language problem. The only
pictures and slides of the play permitted are
those obtained locally, and as these,
appeared on the screen accompanying the
beautifully spoken narrative, in a Parish
Hall, thousands of miles away from the
'village, there was no doubt of the
tremendous -impact made on the audience'.
Helen Owen thanked Mr. Murray 'for
sharing this wonderful experience, which
she said would remain with the viewers long
after they had left the hall.
Kinsman
hold party
• By Margaret Hoggarth ,
KIPPEN - Bob and Frances Kinsman
hosted their first Christmas get-together of
the family on December 1. Frances' parents
Ross and Florence Hern from, Ailsa (i'aig
were present along with John and Karen
Kinsman and their children Michelle,
Richard, Jeffrey, and Andrew; Dwight and
Faye Kinsman and • their children Jacob,
Luke and Daniel; Lyle Kinsman and friend
Julie Habkirk.
United Church News
The ' first Sunday of Advent was com-
memorated in St. Andrew's United Church
on December 1 with Rev. Lorne Keays giv-
• ing an explanation of Advent and lighting
the first candle, "The Candle of Expecta-
tion". Mrs. Keays' sermon was entitled
"Christmas–Promised By God".
A canvass conducted by the cornmittee of
Stewards will be starting right away for the
Kippen Church members.
Christmas...
from page 10.
hosted and hostessed the First Family
Christmas dinner of the Fitzsimons family..
Those attending of Sylvia's family were
her two daughters Laura at home. and
Darlene and her friend Blake Palmer, son
John, sister Karen and husband Car
Humphries, all of I.ondon. Brothel; Kilso and
his wife Marie and children, Vince and SuzY,
brother Terry and his wife Linda and Mom
all of Bayfield.
It was Happy Anniversary for Terry and
Linda' who were celebrating their seventh
wedding anniversary.
Kilso, the Fitzsimons baby of nine days
who moved to Bayfield 32 years ago
celebrated his birthday the week before.
We sell government insp
chickens - fresh delivered to
farm every Wednesday and Friday.
Deboned
Marinated & Spiced
CHICKEN ,
5 Ib. roasters $1 .29 Ib.
Legs .99 Ib.
Nick den Boer
RR 3 Clinton 48203236