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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. t 1 .1- ( jet 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 Ministry of ikdt5 flevelopmonl Y Ontario. Minister Hnn ,faresanry Sotto Prernit;'r: }iters ()savor Polersorr 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