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Clinton News-Record, 1984-09-19, Page 28are c i %iefi1e, too ! So let's acknowledge the outstanding young citizens of Ontario, through the Bicentennial Year "Junior Citizen of the Year" awards program. Young people aged 6 to 18 who hove proven their courage; ingenuity, resourcefulness, initiative, leadership, fortitude, community service and selfless performance are eligible for nominations. We're not looking for the "super -heroes" -- all- round, good kids are good citizens too. This year the 24 top-ranking nominees will receive o CP Air ticket, good for any Canadian destination. Twelve of the recipients will attend the Ontario Community Newspapers Association convention in Toronto and a reception with the Lieutenant Governor. Submit your nomination now. The final deadline for 1984 nominations is October 31. Nomination forms are available through this newspoper. Contact: Gary Hoist CLINTON NEWS -RECORD 53 ALBERT STREET CLINTON 482-3443 ...or call 1-e00-266-3034 to hove a nomination form mailed to you. A joint Bicentennial Year project of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, CP Air and Ontario Community Newspapers Association. ,oratEllreN iisvc CPA%r [4 Advertisernerr designed & prepared by Katie L 0' Leary :u11!1111i111: :1; /. 4 • u * r.FTYw..w PO, j I 11 ; E a$ 0.1 `l '1Ci 0 GODEY'S FASHIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 1870 Satins and sashes of the 1870's By Elizabeth A. Kettlewell When the calendar announces that September is here again, suddenly, women everywhere, become panic stricken by an annual recurring malady known as, "I haven't a thing to wear! This same com- plaint prompted William Allen butler to compose a poem in 1857, titled, "Nothing to Wear", which was all about a Miss McFlimsey who was in utter despair "because she had nothing whatsoever to wear." Ladies of Clinton will be surprised to know that over 100 years ago, Sarah Hale, mother of Clinton's illustrious lawyer, Horatio Hale, was able to ease this universal post -summer grievance when she became editor of a popular, ladies fashion magazine ... Godey's Ladies Book. Each edition of her magazine carried col- ourful pages of the latest styles, and judging by the exl -essions shown on the elegant ladies illustrated in the issue of September 1870, they were pleased, indeed, with the fine choice of new frocks for their Autumn wardrobes. Just look at those tiny, high - waist lines ... the fashionable bustles ... tucks ... fine pleating ... buttons and bows .., exquisite lace inserts and edging ... and the trains and flounces! Can't you just hear the rustle of all that pure silk? (no drip-dry syn- thetics in Sarah Hale's day!) And of course, a matching hat was a 'must' for every lovely gown! Sarah Hale, born in 1788, won fame not on- ly for her literary contribution to Godey's Ladies' Book, but also for her endeavors towards the upgrading of the educational system for women. Throughout her youth, she was bitter and frustrated over the denial of worthwhile educational opportunities for girls. After her marriage to the prominent New Hampshire lawyer, David Hale, Sarah persuaded him to tutor her in all that he had learned in university. Armed with this knowledge, combined with her inherited literary capabilities, she confidently„ ac- cepted Louis Godey's offer to become the first lady editor of his magazine, a position she held for forty years. From 1830 until 1898, Godey's Ladies' Book was' considered to be the most widely readpublication of its kind in America. Although Sarah Hale became a widow while still a very young woman, with five young children to support, she retained her energy, and dedication to the cause of the improvement of the rights of women. Among her achievements were, securing the right for women to teach in public schools; the advancement of higher educa- tion for women; also she was a leading organizer in the founding of Vassar College, the first college in the United States solely for young ladies. When Sarah Hale died at the age of 91, her passing was mourned by generations of faithful readers of Godey's Ladies' Book, whose lives had been brightened by the in- troduction to each exciting new . style in fashion design. That humdrum feeling of early September was all but forgotten while this ambitious lady was editor of the womens' favourite magazine. Fashions come ... fashions go ... but it's certain that one achievement. of the ver- satile Sarah Hale will always retain its popularity - her greatly loved childrens' poem, "Mary had a Little Lamb." BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY R.W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square. GODERICH 524-7661 JOHN LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Seaforth 527-1210 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-5:30 Saturday 9:00-12:00 noon Closed Wednesdays BY APPOINTMENT Free parking on premises ELECTRIC a hSe tkb -1 e •ECONOMY •QUALITY •SERVICE "Big lobs or small, we guarantee them all" 482-7374 REPAIR Clinton Electric 0 White -Westinghouse - -fhrtperint Appliances Sales and Service APPLIANCE REPAIRS ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 90 ALBERT ST. 462-3646 APPLIANCE and REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE Jim Broadfoot, 482-7032 INSURANCE CLINTON 1-!MLL 2611-gttsi ASK FOR PAGER NO, GAISER-KNEALE INSURANCE BROKERS INC. insurance -Real Estate Investments Isaac St., Clinton Phone Office 482-9717 Len Theedom 482-7994 Hal Hartley 182-3693 Bill Counter 182-3687 WELDING STELARC METAL I PRODUCTS *Iron Railings *Trailers & Hitches *General Fabricating *Portable Welding Equipment Phone 482-9010 Of course people read small ads. You're reading this one, aren't you? 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"The emphasis is on practical and flexible. criteria( and a staggered seven year implementation program allows - each museum ample time to satisfy these standards." The "Standards for Community Museums in Ontario" outline specific development and upgrading activities that cover the basic elements common to the operation of all museums, large and small. Areas reviewed include research, collection records management, . staff training, " exhibition and conservation standards and the organizing of educational programs. Because of both the time frames allotted to make the necessary changes and guidelines flexibility, it is not anticipated that the museums will face budgetary pressures. • . Non-profit organizations, such as small museums run by historical societies, who may not be able to comply with the new guidelines, will be eligible for funding under the Heritage Organization Development Grant Program. I am delighted that' my Ministry and the museum community are working co- operatively to stimulate excellence in the preservation of our • heritage," Ms. Fish added. "I am confident that the implementation of these standards will enhance local museums and enable each to provide greater enrichment for our entire community." OFA reputation ,is being compromised The following is a statement by Jack Rid- dell, MPP for Huron -Middlesex. The 'reputation of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is being compromised by the present Minister of Agriculture. Farmers across the province - indeed all Ontarians - will, I am sure, -share my con- cern that an independent non-political organization such as the OFA is being used by the Minister for his own personal and political purposes. Thee primary purpose of the Agri -food media tours sponsored jointly by the OFA and the Ministry of Agriculture is an at - BEST RATE Investments Guaranteed to '60,000. 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If the purpose of the tour is truly to pro- mote the agriculture industry of Ontario, why would my presence and that of the other Opposition Critic, hamper that"objec- tive? What is the.Minister's hidden agenda? It is all too clear. Political and personal am- bition. The presence of representatives from all three "political parties would undoubtedly enhance the credibility of the tour, and would add to the experience whichis so vitally necessary in dealing with the very fundamental and serious problems which confront our farmers. In refusing point blank to permit Ontario's legislative agriculture critics to accompany the Agri -Food tours, the Minister is identify- ing the project as nothing more than a political exercise, designed to distract at- tention from his abject failure to address the, problems of Ontario's agriculture industry. The Minister does a disservice to all the farmers in this province with his political games, of which this manipulation of the On- tario Federation of Agriculture is a par- ticularly crass example. One last question ... Does he intend to meet with those farmers who have been servedwith notices of foreclosure by their banks? Did you know... Arthritis facts Did you know that: - More than half of Canada's arthritis vic- tims are between 30 and 50 -years -old. - Almost 60 per cent are women in the prime of their lives. PROTECT YOUR CAR 0 4 ®7938 G Vanastra®Orli. U ID4)I A d� •fie R - One in three Canadian families includes so- meone with arthritis - often a breadwinner. - Chronic arthritis victims who work will lose an average of 15 paid working days a year - a loss of nearly $1 -billion in wages. L & A SOUTHWEST SATELLITE Sales And Service September Satellite System Special 10' Fiberglass dish (5 yr. Warranty) Polar Mount Digital Readout Motor Drive Astron Receives` 105 Degree L.N.A. 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