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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-12-22, Page 31lsa Haydon..... page 1 Eve, everyone riss tmas ited family, neighbours d friends. The main mearts transportation for visiting re cross Country skis and rse drawn sleighs. Only a people like the pastor and doctor had cars, says rs. Haydon. she says she rather Iied nter in Estonia. The few ys of stormy weather that rerich experienced this ar were just a sample of at the weather was like in Ionia for the entire winter ason according toy, Mrs. ydon. For Christmas, she ys, she likes real winter th proper snow. She can't derstand why so many ople„go away on trips at ristmas time. I like my, home,” she ys, "and I like to be home Christmas. n general, says Mrs. 'don she and her -family ve a quiet, old-fashioned ristmas. She feels that she the best of both worlds in It she has a Canadian ristmas and has also been le to keep some of the old aditions that she loves so ell. THE TREE She still has her main ristmas .celebration on ristmas Eve. She makes a nt of getting a short idled spruce tree and puts up three days before istmas and leaves it up til January 6. In the old ntry, she says, this was led the Three Wisemen's 'rs. Haydon says she°bnly s gifts -to a few people, e she genuinely wants to e gifts to. She and her band always listen to the en's message on ristmas Day. For Christmas dinner, sgys ,Haydon, she makes the al things and there is ys wine with the meal. used to use an Estonian pe for making tiny meat filled with pork as an Christmas treat. Food is a nice pleasure "of life she admits. Mrs. Haydon says she is essentially a very sen- timental person. "There is something about Christmas," she says, "that ways. conies across and kes me feel very sen- timental." It is almost like believing in Santa Claus, she continues, only it is not the same type of belief that you have when you are a child. 1t is more like a spiritual belief. POLITICS Mrs. Haydon first gut in- terested in town politics about nine years ago when a local, neighbourhood interest took her to a council meeting. She became fascinated with the process of council business and attended meetings for two years before running for council herself. She felt at the time that she had come to a country where she had freedom and a good life. And she felt too that she was always at the' receiving end of things. In other'words, Canadian generations before her had prepared a good life for her and others in Canada and she wanted to contribute something herself, have some input and do something for her community the best way she knew how. "I always listen to others complaining and saying what is wrong with this country. They don't realize how many good things there are here,' she says. Mrs. Haydon feels that it makes a difference whether you're born here or if you choose this country. She says she is not an ethnic person. She doesn't want to put herself in a little box with a label on it. She can't understand people who start ethnic groups in Canada. "Why do they come here if they, want to continue everything the same as in their other country? If it was so good there, • why did they come here?" Elsa Haydon of Goderich offers a plate of cinnamon nut diamonds to company. This is just one of many recipes Mrs, Haydon uses to make squares and cookies during the Christmas season. Last year Mrs. Haydon made 12 different kinds of cookies of different colors and shapes. ;ground Christmas time Mrs. Haydon likes to think back /a her childhood in Estonia as she does her baking and lets in the festive mood. She and her family spend a quiet, old-fashloned Christmas keeping both old traditions and new. (staff photo) r Gifts of Distinctions FINE LEATHER Ilnnrl Innh'tl itt hk, 111,11411mm%. m%. Guitar lrn r I `- Nellr . vie UI a► %yrs r.•rwonahlt• prieeN, Ianrs liurhlr•. Del's Leather R.R. a GObERICH 3244263 Viakik She also feels that there is a. tendency to 'look on the had side of things. She believes you must build on the positive and not harp on the things that might go wrung. Mrs. Haydon lived in Toronto before coming to (;oderich. Her husband ('itnie to Goderich first on loan as a designer at Dearborn. After spending some time in Goderich, small town life began to appeal to the Ilaydons and this town in particular appealed to them. Mrs. Haydon feels that Goderich is very progressive and well advanced in plan- ning. However, Mr's. Haydon does not want to become personal or give her politicai views in this article. Instead she gives two recipes (below). And while she -bikes the goodies for another Christmas season, she thinks back upon those childhood celebrations in Estonia to help set the mood for Christmas in the country she adopted and loves so well. CINNAMON NUT DIAMONDS Beat the following mixture until fluffy: One cup of soft butter One cup of brown sugar One teaspoon of vanilla One egg yolk. Mix the following and add to the first mixture: One and three quarters cup of all-purpose flour Half a teaspoon of salt One teaspoon of cinnamon Add a half cup of ground almonds. Mix well. Spread misture in greased pan (not cookie sheet) and pad down evenly. Beat an egg and Elsa Haydon of Goderich likes to putter around her kitchen, baking, listening to nice music and watching the snow fall outside. All these things create a nice Christ- mas atmosphere for her. Christmas is a time for nostalgia she says and as she bakes she likes to think back to her childhood in Estonia. Mrs. Haydon serves on Goderich Town Council. (staff photo) brush it on. Sprinkle generously with chopped walnuts and gently press in. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cut into squares. or diamond shapes and cool. WALNUT CRESCENTS Beat the following mixture until fluffy: One cup of soft Nutter Half a cup of powdered sugar Two teaspoons of vanilla !,1 1l 1f a teaspoon of salt Stir in one cup of, finely (hopped walnuts and one and three quarters cups of flour. Shape in thin small rolls, taper ends and shape in crescents. Bake on an ungrcased sheet for 18-20 'minute's.. Watch them because they burn easily. They should have no color. , Sprinkle confectionery sugar over top ,oZGODERic-hs Aiij,,;,TIgs !' To Re -Name The GODERICH MEMORIAL ARENA Winning Submission: $25 .00 When the renovations to the arena were completed, It was the feeling of many people that the building was no longer just an arena and should have a more fitting name: CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN SUBMITTING A NAME - The building is a multi purpose facility, having an ice surface, mezzanine, auditorium and meeting room, which can accommodate events such as: Major Dances, Circuses, Trade Shows, Various Sporting Events and many others. - The word "MEMORIAL" must remain as part of the name, —PLEASE PRINT— Your Name: Address: MY SUBMISSION IS: Phone: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 15: December 31, 1977 Send or bring your submission to: Goderich Recreation Board 9 Waterloo St S., Goderich ------ A panel of judges representing the past, present and future of Goderich will be making the final choice, Santa approved gifts for gals Perfect presents for under the tree. Lovely nightgowns or lounging robes. We have both in short and long styles. Shirts, blouses, sweaters, pants and many more beautiful gift items. Lots of helpto do your choosing is available `from our knowledgable and courteous sales people. STAN JONES S H O PPE LTD. SHOPP(RS SQUARE GODERICH VISA IMMO OPEN DEC. 22, 23 till 9 P.M. SATURDAY, 9-6