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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-10-03, Page 24PAGE OA —GODERICII SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3,1984 Round'n About Recently I Was talking about the Centen- nial of 1967. I loved it because I was caught up in the planning and festivities and those of you who worked so hard on this year's festivities must know how I felt. Hard work, headaches, pleasure with a hard-working committee enjoying the same as you, is something everyone should, at some time, know. I've already told how I planned that birth- day cake with its hundred candles. The com- mittee agreed it was possible and carried on with the job of getting the cake built, the candles: made from the hard roll which was in the carpets in the store; the electricians did a fine job and sp it went – beautifully. The cake looked great when it was lighted for the incoming 1967. Sometime later on when things were quiet, some screwball wrote that "Harry Rumo, a sailor, missing from his rooming house in the Harbour district (where could THAT be?) was found in the Centennial Cake in the Park. Mr. Rumo didn't know how he got INTO the cake but a passerby heard him thumping on the inside and helped him get out". He also said he kept warm by wrapping himself in the Centen- nial flag. Well, talk was flying about and people tried to look inside - I even walked twice around the cake looking for any break in the thing. An out-of-town reporter asked one of our policemen about Harry Rumo and he was supposed to have said, "It's just a rumor some idiot at the paper wrote as a joke." But so many believed the story and Signal Editor Bob Kearns - at that time - has to put a damper on the fun since it could be taken as a slur aeainst some of the staff or with Martha Rathburn the police. But over the coffee cups, the Rumo stories went on and on. Later I learned of about hall a dozen - or less - fellows who were always playing tricks on people - creating laughter - and en- joying themselves. Like: one friend of theirs had gone away for vacation and they knew he was going to do some papering as soon as he got back home. Just before he arrived - THFY - papered his house - on the OUT- SIDE. Besides the wallpaper all over the house, there were signs and a lot of funny stuff. I couldn't believe anyone could go to so much trouble and work for a laugh. But believe me it was a LAUGH and a bit of no damage fun. Too bad there isn't more of that kind. Also back in 1967 the drive had started to METRIC for Canada. I recall in '42 that metrie as a real headache in the war plant making a fifty millimetre gun which could be of little use over there with OUR measurements. So, Canada with its increas- ing dependence upon business outside the country, really needs to go METRIC. So, I hope the younger generation are learning it and will be able to carry on. Somehow, 'totherday I got into a conver- sation which included, surprisingly - MULES ! Some people LIKE mules, most don't because they have had some kind of unpleasant encounter with these vocal beasts. These fellows are usually called Jacks or Marys. Someone hinted there was a mule -a -mania – an incurable disease that can strike anyone, anytime, but once bitten by the bug, you become a feisty, friendly, obstinate, opinionated, ornery, pugnacious mule lover! The once maligned mule is now being pampered, polished, petted and trained for racing, trail rides, even polo, show classes and jumping. The tiny mules were used for shows, parades and pets for children. Now, many ranchers or farmers are using them for col- lecting cattle, roping and for hunting. It has been said that a man's lifetime is just long enough to break one mule and train one pack of coon dogs. Mules are bringing surprisingly high prices lately. I've been told that picking a good mule is like picking a husband - you might as well just close your eyes and put your trust in the Lord - I think a lot of buyers do just THAT! Usually, the only time we see a mule is when they want to play Donkey baseball at the fairgrounds to raise money for some club or benefit. This is lots of fun! In the States, mule -a -mania is running high, too. There are mule shows, mule rac- ing and mule trading. I've read of many things that happen with these animals - and - they are always remembered with a good chuckle. We have been to many'good rodeos in Arcadia - or is itAcadia - whatever - in Florida but so far there have been many wonderful horses - but NO mules. Perhaps some day they will get around to it - who knows, mules have been known to get around to many things and places. Do take care of yourself - and each other - make arrangements for 'phone calls if a friend is ill - and let someone know if YOU aren't well! Did you like my paintings at the Suncoast Mall? Remember for anniversaries, `wed- dings and the like, if two or three go together on the gift, it is appreciated. Love you ALL, Martha BIRTHDAY CLUB WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL 270 Carling Terrace, Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 (519) 357-3210 Hi, My name is Amanda Ottewell and I'm go- ing to be three years old this Friday, Oc- tober 5. I will be having my best friends over for a party to help me celebrate. I would like to wish my Grandpa K.O. a very "Happy Birthday". His birthday is the same day as mine. 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Honorary Chairman Fund Raising Committee DOOR To DOOR CANVASS MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST—FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 1984 CAMPAIGN GOAL...400,00000 DONATIONS MAY BE PLEDGED OVER TWO YEARS ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION RECOGNITION: 5100.-5199. 5200.-5499. 5500.-5999. Individual Lite Membership to the Hospital Corporation, and a Certificate suitable for framing. Individual Life Memberships to the Hospital Corporation for you and your Spouse, as well as individual Certificates suitable for framing. Individual Life Membership to the Hospital Corporation, individual Certificate suitable for framing, and a record of your donation on a plaque, displayed in the Hospital in a prominent place. 51000. & OVER Individual Life Membership to the Hospital Corporation, individual Certificate suitable for framing, and a record of your donation on a plaque, displayed in the Hospital in a prominent place. CORPORATE DONATIONS OF 55,000. AND OVER WALL RECEIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION '7. Hi, name is Julie Mole and I will be two years old on October 10. I live at R.R. 1 Dungannon with my mom and dad, Mary and -Bill. -• I would like to say "Happy Birthday" to my cousins who celebrate birthdays near mine. A big "Happy Birthday" goes to my Grandma who has her birthday on October 8. Bye for now. Love, Julie Everything you knead to know Add,a new skill to your repertoire by try- ing your hand at breadmaking. Fall is the time to spend cozy days in the kitchen ex- perimenting with new recipes and skills. Baking your own bread is fun, more economical and there's no better way to show your family you think they're terrific. Ms. Debbie Campbell, an accomplished instructor in Foods Technology, offers to you . a one day workshop on how to make your own bread, at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology on Saturday, Oc- tober 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for the day is $10 which includes lunch. Come for the day and take home the recipes and skills to bake your own bread. 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