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Clinton News-Record, 1979-05-30, Page 3People in Profile: Fidoms make Hullett their home, as they celebrate blissful 50th by Shelley McPhee The Second World War left Holland in a bad situation and for many people it looked like the only place to find op- portunities and land to work and live on would be in another country. It was this thinking that took Hendrik and Maria Fidom and their children, away from their home, friends and family and brought them to Canada. The move wasn't an easy one and it wasn't until the family was on the boat, bound for Canada that they decided they would settle in the Ingersoll area. But that was 30 years ago. The family survived, learned the English language and 21 years ago Mr. Fidom was able to buy his own dairy farm in Hullett Township. Now with their three children, Bill of Belgrave, Ruth Vanderiel of Lon- desboro and Tonny grown and with Tonny looking after the farming operation, the Fidoms are able to relax and enjoy the benefits of 50 years of marriage. "I like to go back to visit Holland but I wouldn't move back," Mr. Fidom explained. "If after 30 years it's not your home then you'd better go back," Mrs. Fidom, in her heavly accented voice, added. However Mrs. Fidom admitted that if she had her life to live again, she probably wouldn't move. "I left all my family and friends there," she remembered. One thing both the Fidoms agreed that they wouldjsurely do again is get' married. "It was love at first sight," .Mrs. Fidom giggled as she remembered the day of the fair when she saw her future husband walking down the street. They met on August 22, 1928 at a special celebration for the queen. In the next year they built a house and on May 25, 1929 Maria donned a pretty blue dress and the couple was married. Complete with a large wedding and a party afterwards. Although the courtship wasn't long, neither has regretted the marriage. Mrs. Fidom feels that getting married at too young an age ruins many relationships today. When Maria and Hendrik were wed, she was 25 years old and he was 28. A farmer, Mr. Fidom wanted to move to another country to carry on his work on a larger spread. At'the time it was the trend to move to Brazil, and the Fidoms considered going there, but chose Canada instead. Upon their arrival in Ingersoll Mr. Fidom worked as a farm hand until he was able to buy his own land, lot 18, concession 7 in Hullett Township. "I stayed home and did the housework," Mrs. Fidom explained. "I still do, but not so•hard as before." While the Fidoms are hoping to take a first honeymoon trip back to Holland, where they have visited twice since making Clinton their home, they were honored by friends, neighbors and relatives at a special anniversary party on May 25. Over 85 people, from the area .and coming as far away as Holland, 'St. Catharines, Woodstock, Ingersoll and Listowel gathered in the Clinton Christian Reformed Church to celebrate the special event. The Fidoms are still amazed at the turnout, the gifts, the flowers, the cards and the food. They received well over 60 cards and are still eating and doling out leftover anniversarycake: "I guess we'll now think of the 51st anniversary. The 60th is still a long way away," 'qrs. Fidom smiled • I've ribbed Joe ' Clark •and criticized Trudeau.: -- -- . I've squawked about the price of , our gas and .complained about the quality of our food. • I claim I'm overworked and un- derpaid, that the economy is bot- toming out and that the unem- ployment rate is reaching volcanic proportions. But still, all and all, 1 really do like Canada. My respect and appreciation is not based on blind faith. In fact, most of the time my loyalty goes neglected, my country taken for granted. But every now and then some particular issue sparks the un- conscious appreciation I have for my home. Two recently seen movies Coming Home and The Deer Hunter both left me breathing a sigh of relief, grateful that I live a hundred miles north of the Canada-U.S.A. border, not below. The movies in themselves were excellent. The Deer Hunter showed the gruesome realities of the Viet- namese war and its effect on the young American soldiers. Coming Home, a less violent film, dwells on the after effects of the physically and mentally wounded men, returning to their home, friends and family. The Deer Hunter has been highly criticized by many as an ugly film, filled with sickening violence. A letter to the editor in Wed- nesday's London Free Press claimed that the moyie "dragged audiences through the vilest hell it could think of." The letter continued, "What an insult to human beings. In my opinion no one should be exposed to these devils. Let them keep their evil minds to themselves. There is goodness and decency in man as well as love and charity." Perhaps man is good, somewhere down deep, but when it comes to war, people definitely change. I agree, no one should be exposed to the horrendous evils of war, like in The Deer Hunter where Russian Roulette was played with the American prisoners and by the money -hungry scavengers •in Saigon. Coming Home and The Deer Hunter were not made to abuse the war, but to open the eyes of the public to the terrible conditions that did exist in Viet Nam. Jane Fonda, one of the stars in Coming Home firmly stands behind her film. It was not made to sen- sationalize the paraplegic veterans orthose mentally destroyed by the war. It was made, as The Deer Hunter was, to show us what these brave men and women were put through for their country. For Canadians, the movies should make us grateful. that our friends and family have not been forced to fight for their country through the draft. I could. riot imagine sending my cousins, my boyfriend or the guys whose friendship I enjoy, to some remote jungle area with the task of killing men they have never known and face the chance of death themselves. I hope my country can be strong and keep control so that we will never be faced with the cruelties of war and the obligation of the draft. At least not in my lifetime. We should however, remember well, our brave veterans who voluntarily carried guns and fought in two World Wars and the Korean battle for us, NOW AVAILABLE Tomatoes Bedding Plants Leaf Lettuce Hanging Baskets REDER PRODUCE R.R. 1, BAYFIELD NOW OPEN: 7 days a weak., • a.m. - a p.m. open Friday and Saturday night till • p.m. ItiDIR F' DtlCR 1 m11s. dela. ... Co* essslee 4 directly W.eM. /Ma. Isis C..y. W.4414 14. too goseat iw.s. 4 Although it's been 50 years, a kiss hasn't lost its appeal to Hendrik and Maria Fidom of RR 1, Clinton. The Fidoms celebrated their golden anniversary with friends and family on May 25. (News -Record photo) Huron heaviest boozers BY CATH WOODEN Huron County is the Largest cons).imer of alcohol in Ontario, shows the greatest increase of alcohol consumption, and is the worst area historically for drinking. Last. February, a group was formed to do something about it. Called the 'Committee for 'Alcoholism and other Drugs', it is made up of several concerned citizens, social workers, doctors, and represen- tation from the Addiction Research Foundation. The Committee for Alcoholism and other Drugs is an independent organization. According_ to its head, Grant Ellison of Goderich, the group's purpose .is "education, ide-ntification,and. prevention." "We recognize the high schools as a bad spot, so Seaforth gets play school Seaforth children from the ages of three to 13 will have an active summer through two summer employment programs to provide playground programs. The Huron Expositor reported that the ministry of culture and recreation will be funding a playschool called, Big Plans for Little People, for children from three to seven years old. Four local students will be hired to staff the program. The progam, sponsored by the Seaforth Recreation Committee, has received $4,300 from the federal government to employ three students to operate the program. we want to start there," says Ellison. This September, the committee is going to hold a workshop for parents, teachers, and professionals. "We hope to initiate ideas and methods," Ellison says. The group hopes that by educatjng the people closest to teenagers and teaching them to identify problem areas, those people can deal more effectively with young people. At a recent meeting J.W. Coulter, curriculum co-ordinator of the Huron County Board of Education, talked about what is being -done within the school system. Alcohol" "and drug education starts in Grade 5 and continues, through to Grade 12, Part of_.the_ health and physical education course,, it is not coumpulsaryin secon- dary school: Coulter said that, next year, a "pilot project" is being introduced. The Addiction Research Foundation has provided ten lesson plans for high school teachers to use. Two high schools will use the plans and two will use the regular plans. All students will be tested in the fall and spring to see if their knowledge has increased, and which plan proves more ef- fective., Coulter pointed out, however,. that there is a "significant gap between knowledge and practice." While students may know about alcohol and drugs, it doesn't stop them from using them. Statistics, _are difficult to gather and keep up to date. The lastextensive survey was condiicte 1 by the- A.ddiction Research - Foundation in 1976. Says Ellison, "it is difficult to appreciate how vast a problem alcoholism is." Goderich gunman to be examined Timothy L. Sheardown was remanded to the Ontario ' Mental Health Care Centre in Penetanguishene for intensive psychiatric assessment Thursday when he appeared before justice of the peace Karen Sturdy. Sheardown went to provincial court Thur- sday afternoon facing charges of inteftt to wound using a firearm, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace and use of a firearm while committing an indictable of- fence. The charges stemmed from a 12 hour drama that began Wednesday around one o'clock and ended at 12:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Sheardown was originally charged with attempted murder after the 12 hour standoff ended but that charge was changed to intent to wound. The 27 year old was sent to Penetanguishene for a period of not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days. A tentative court date of July 16 was set. 1 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1979—PAGE 3 Hensall bride -elect honored • 'sy Bertha MacGregor Mrs. June Potter was hostess at the home of Mrs. Ross Corbett for a surprise shower in honour of Miss Janine Hackney, bride -elect of June. Mrs. Marilyn Blake read the address, welcoming Janine into the Taylor family. Little Misses Jennifer Pollock and Tina Driscoll assisted Janine with the many lovely gifts which she received. The guest of honour thanked one and all for the many gifts and the delightful evening. Tea and a social hour followed. ' South Huron Youth for Christ The Board members and families of the South Huron Youth for Christ entertained the Teams of the Bible Quiz on the Book of Galatians. The teams were as follows : Mrs. Keith Gingerich's team, Ruth Gingerich, Julie Armstrong, Jackie Thornton, Karen Thor- nton, Wendy Oesch, Darla Gingerich, Anita Gingerich, Maureen Erb; Edgar Cudmore's team, Robin Little, Paul Perry, Paul McAuley, Betty Neevel, Carey Ann Van Wieren, Shelley Little, Dianne Rundle, Joan Van Essen. Following a swim party at the Vanastra Pool, the members were .en- tertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rath - well, Vanastra, who is the Director . for the South Huron Youth for Christ. A barbecue was enjoyed by all followed by a social hour of music and singing. Lodges - attend worship The Independent Order 0f Oddfellow Lodges, Amber Rebekah Lodge, The Cantons of Watford, and L.A.P.M. of London attended the worship at Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday and were addressed by Rev. A. C. Young of Goderich, who spoke on the subject "Things that keep us from God". The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Robert Taylor, sang the anthem, "I Have Found My Lord", and following the service, an hour of fellowship was enjoyed at the local Hall. This Sunday June 3 will be the anniversary of Carmel Presbyterian Church when the guest minister will be Rev. Dr. Douglas Fox of Huron College, London. Miss Sylvia Bell will be guest. soloist for the service. Socials Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flynn visited on Sunday with Mrs. Flynn's brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Allison in Toronto. Mrs. Don Gooding and Miss Dale Gooding were recent visitors with the former's mother, Mrs. Edgar Munn. The grade 8 pupils of Hensalla Public School, under the direction of teachers Mr. Pearson and Mrs. Jacobi, enjoyed a camp -out at ' Camp Silvan for three days this week. Mrs. George Thompson is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter where she is receiving treatment. Miss Agnes Cochrane, who has been receiving treatment in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, has been transferred to the Queensway Nursing Home. Honorary pallbearers at the funeral of the late Rev. Orval Michael Jantzi were Joe Martin, Curtis Gingerich, Wallace Gingerich, and Earl Desch. Pallbearers were Ken Gingerich, Keith Gingerich, Ken Gascho, Albert Clausius, Neil Gingerich, Harvey Martin. Queensway news "Welcome" new residents at Queensway Nursing Home : Miss Agnes Cochrane, Hensall and Mr. Wallie Crich, Clinton. Visitors with Russell Erratt were Lee and Anna McConnell, Helen and Cathy Taylor, Joyce Boussey and baby Clay, Ryan and Tim Proctor. Visitors with Louise Mitchell were her son Les, Mr. and Mrs. Orbie Hestle and Mrs. Hazel Snell, and Mrs. Elizabeth Volland was visited by her daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Taylor and Mrs. Irene Finlayson..' On Saturday, Mrs. Irene Kalbfleisch was visited by her grand- daughter, Heather Dougherty, who was married to Kevin Buchanan. and her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and . Mrs. Harry Dougherty, following the wedding ceremony ' - THE TIME HAS COME For Celebration Days. Our expansion will be completed...and it's our 4th Anniver- sary. It's happening Thurs.-Friday-Sat., June 7-8-9. Watch next week's paper for details. _ L _ L-01 _0 .2' £,x..L 11 NI1F01111Nl ALDO-- UT- OIL silt. _ ei ;0111 r YOUR HOSTS and the lotion that made her famous The world famous Ten 0 Six Lotion is the very heart of the _ Bonne Bell tange. hut the complete line features quoitty skin treatments. bath and shower preparations. fashion cosmetics and hair care items Come and have a chat with our cosmetician about your own personal skin and hair care needs and start your own Bonne _ Bell look right now oan MacKoigan John McKeigan ARE HERE AGAIN IN CLINTON! 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