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Page 2 Claresholm Local Press, Thu J The Clareholn, LOCAL PRESS we CNA ss 15, 1981 The Claresholm Local Press (established 1926) an independent weekly newspaper, is published each Thursday at Claresholm, Alberta, Canada; Paul W. Rockley, publisher. Its principal interests are those which best serve the Claresholm area. omen Second Class Mail Registration Number 0274. No portion of this newspaper may be ; reprinted. photographed or reproduced in any way without giving credit* or such Siateaaanae and published by The Claresholm Local Press, (1979) Ltd., Box 520 (4913 Secon: Str et West), Claresholm, TOL OTO. 403-625-4474. ; Subscription price per year: Within 40 miles of Claresholm, 7.00; elsewhere in Canada, 9.00; U.S. and other.countries, 2Q.00. Single copy 25 . advertising rates on request/ All noh-accredited photographs published in the Claresholm Local Press (unless accreditation not requested) are taken by A. K. R. McLellan, Claresholm, Alberta. -LocgiPress, ltonials Freedom of the Press? Our Claresholm town council has decided on a motion by Councillor Mae Weber to make sure information is not given to the press while council is still doing business-with it. Sounds more like a motion that would be made in Poland, Russia or maybe Cuba. The motion passed with only Councillor Stoklosa in oppo- sition. This came about due jb the news last week of 37 deficiencies with the new lagoon. It came out inthe press before some councillors knew. I s-the job ofa newspaper to give the people the news . We felt this project (the largest ever by our town..in dollars spent) deserved a little coverage due to the proble mswehave been informed of over the past few weeks. We will continue to do our utmost to supply our readers with the news and will dig as deep as necessary to get the facts. If a story should be held back due to legal ramifications we would of course honour the wishes of the council. We have been sitting on a large story over the past six weeks because council has requested we do so and will continue to co-operate in this manner and should expect the same in return - REDTREES ca The schooner Kingston Lass had seen better days. Once she had carried lumber cut from the bush of Nova Scotia across the trading routes of the world. On her return voyages she had brought a variety of cargoes to satisfy the demands of a young and thriving country. Cotton goods, bales of cloth, earthenware, too and other metal products from the old country. From the West Indies she had carried sugar, molasses and rum. In her day, she had been a profitable vessel for her owners but. time and the elements had played havoc with her timbers. When her ability to withstand the rigors of the Atlantic began to be in doubt, she was sold to a group of entrepreneurs who visualized that after some repairs, she could still be of service in the more gentle waters the Great Lakes. Amongst these gamblers was a recent first officer of the brig Mavis. As the only one of the owners with sailing experience, he assumed a one third share and captaincy of the Kingston Lass . One morning in July 1841, Captain Jamieson stood on the deck of his newly acquired vessel and looked over the rail at the dockside. There was a strong mixed odour of tar and fresh paint about the ship, where men were still busy caulking, painting and splicing ropes. Suddenly, emerging from behind one of the wooden warehouse on the quay, a small crowd of people appeared, led by a man ina black suit and wearing the round hat.of a minister, It was the Reverend Duncan MacLeod. Behind the minister and wheeling a barrow piled high with bundles of hammocks and other baggage was Chippy Chisholm. There were women with babies in their arms and older barefoot children clinging to their mothers skirts as they made their way to the ship. On reaching the gangplank, Chippy lowered the wheelbarrow so that it rested on the ground and called out to Ian Jamieson. Ahoy there, Captain Do we ha e ye permission to come. aboard? Captain Jamiieson waved a hand. Come aboard all of you heed the paint. Tell the bairns to watch where they tread 4 He smiled down upon the minister. Goodday to you, Sir T would appear that the good shepherd MacLeod is once more leading his sheep to another fold c When they were all on board, the captain led them below to, what was usually a cargo deck. It was completely bare except for a long table, benches and water barrels which had been placed there recently for the use of the newcomers. Captain Jamieson was apologetic to MacLeod. ?. This is the best I can do for your people but they have their own hammocks. There is a kitchen for ard. I'm sorry but you will have to carry your meals from there. Duncan MacLeod was delighted with the arrangements: The deck had been scrubbed white and the hull of the ship's interior had recently been painted in a light gray colour. Even the air smelled fresh and clean. You have done us proud and I m beholding to ye, Sir Macleod said. It is clean, and since cleanliness is next to Godliness, we are more than grateful. x When night came to the harbour the yellow TPhts from ships laterns splattered across the surface of the water, the immigrant men who had been working in Hafifax came to aes to find their families. They were pleasantly surprised. There was a good cooked meal awaiting them and they too were happy with the new surroundings which their families now occupied. It didn t take long for them to Submit a photo Do you have an exciting or different photograph you would like published? Over the upcoming months the Local Press will feature various local photo's (pets, places, friends, expressions) in this location. All that is necessary is a description of the photo, (where it was taken, who is in it, etc.) and the photograph on negative for reproduction. Photo credits will be given to any pictures brought in. Anyone can submit photagraphs be they five years or 105 years PROUND 2 NAILS (Found AY FLEEYON,vA)) It may be nostalgia, or just my natural sluggishness, but I hate to see an old year go. Yes, on the first of January I crack open anew start talking about staying with the shipand diary, but no, I don t put the old one on the taking the journey to Upper Canada. A few of them had heard there was work aplenty and even free land if a man could clear the trees. Could anything be worse than staying in Halifax without a certainty of lodging for their ives and children? They asked MacLeod for guidance and it did not take long to receive his reply. . We are an exiled people, he told them. We should indeed stay together for strength and comfort . Then he said sadly. I too am cut adrift even from my church, but God will provide. The Lord is showing us the way to that new life of promise c The minister went to find Captain Jamieson and it was an hour or more before he returned. shelves for some months. The dawn of each fresh year brings with it some fascinating imagery. I dream that all those unborn days are stretched out ahead of me as fresh and clean as pa/ . in the diary. If you believe in self-determinism, and I do, then it s also the time for an important remjnder: grab hold of your life. If you chart your own course, making due allowances for all the other influences, then I insist you can control a good part of your destiny. Care to debate that? Oh yes, and this is also the time for a resolution or two. Should you lose twenty pounds? Get more exercise? Get back to church It's a good time to get organized. This is also the time to reflect on old friend They crowded around him, eagerly awaiting fee These are some highlights I gleaned from the captain's reply. : The captain of this ship is a righteous man, Dunca MacLeod said. He has agreed to carry us to his destination for only the cost of our. food, providing we give him whatever labour and assistance we can during the voyage. I understand that once we enter the mighty river called St. Lawrence, the passage will be calm, so have no fear of the dangers which we endured on that dreaful ship the Mavis. The minister was asked a host of questions about the mysterious land called Upper Canada, and of course, he knew little except what he had read. diary. There's the day I looked out the study window and saw a weasel looking in at me; the arrival dates of horned lark, robin, kildeer, martins, brown thrashers. Cheers That's for June 28, the start of our much-delayed spring rains. Year-end, of course, has another function; it reminds us of the passage of time. Fasci subj if All of us have the same 24 hours per day, but there are wild variables in the way we spend them. Chris Jacobson, a columnist for the Esterhazy Miner-Journal, experiences feel- ings of guilt when a day oozes by with no Are we going to that place called Muddy accomplishments. It is no crime, Chris insists, York? One of the men asked. I heard it was on the edge of a wilderness * MacLeod smiled; All things change, he said. Even the names of places. It is not a wilderness, but a well populated port and they no longer call it York. It is called Toronto - a pleasant Indian name. He smiled and added. And most appropriate for us, I thinkToronto means the meeting place. te to lay around or sleep or watch TV if that s your plan. But an unplanned day, this lady believes, is a waste of little moments that could have been turned into big memorable moments. - Some people have time to burn, while some of us pray for more. Whenever I see idlers sitting in a pub I think of a great line by an art critic Bernard Berenson: I would I could stand Fred McGuinness on a busy corner, hat in hand, and beg people to throw me all their wasted hours . Armand Bourassa, of the Radville Star, writes that The man who is not wise lets the previous stuff of time slip through his fingers unused and unappreciated. Hear, hear. New Year's has still another purpose: time to take stock. In the corporate world the annual report tells you if it's been a good one. Individuals can do the same thing. If your 1980 . was not an award-winner, then go to work on the new one. Do fomething Write that Great Canadian Novel ...take up a new hobby... run for public office .. .but do something It sa great treat to issue yourself a challenge, and then meet it. Some individuals have the gift of organizing their time, like Nicholas Montsarratt, the author. Asa navy veteran I've always listed his The Cruel Sea among my all time favorite ndvels. Montsarratt wrote it during the busiest period of his career in the diplomatic service. The secret? Time control he says. He made a pledge to himself that -he d write 300 words before breakfast each day without fail. One year later and Presto a literary classic is born. Waste-your money and chances and you can replace it. Waste your time and the loss is per final, and irrepl: bl Peter asks you about your trip, you'll be all blue if you must admit you didn t have enough time. He might tell you you wasted a heap of it. What's the most often uttered fib in this civilization? I didn t have time. Think about this next time you hear yourself saying it. The management of time has become an academic subject. There's a body of literature to support it. I've just finished reading How to put More Time in You Life , by Dru Scott. (McClelland and Stewart). Dr. Scott is a psychologist who believes your greatest enemy is yourself. The disease you suffer fram is procrastination. Manage your time and you banish this time-waster from your life. I agree. Happy busy New Year When St. Paul s Corner by Paul Rockley It was moved by Councillor Stoklosa, Department of En- vironment come down to inspect the sewage lagoon project and report back. to council. Doug Gunderson has resign- ed from the town to take over as town foreman in Granum. Doug will be missed ag he did an excellent job looking after parks, the rink, the golf course, etc, The Curling Clinic held last weekend was a sweeping success. Should have lots of top notch curlers now Next time you see a fireman say thanks for their efforts picking up the trees and raising money for muscula dystrophy. S - * We certainly hope you enjoy, the new TV guide. It s important you let the mer- chants know you appreciate their part in making it possible. If they don t feel it s worthwhile we will not be able to continue this s vice: Where oh where is the baby of the year? Claresholm is one community which is still awaiting the big day. ouncillor Stewart was sur- prised to see the Summer Games cost the town a bundle. She feels we have done our part and hopes we don t have to have the games again for many years. Work stopped at the indust- rial site south of the Care Centre before Christmas and up til now ithasn't restarted. Q pa One of the new tenants hopes to start construction in Feb- ruary. Let s hope we can get the project ready. * * Dog fines will go up 5 in each category. What about cats? E + Did/ou know in checking with six towns the average councillor salary is 400 per month. We pay ours about 80 per month. : i tan We congratulate Ted s TY and Key Realty in their purchasing the building just west of the Bank of Montreal. Best Wishes to you both in your new location. ee Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Second An- / nual Business Recognition Night on March 13. It will bea dinner and dance Hold-the date open as a tremendous guest speaker will also be present. ss Have you joined any re- creation programs yet? Come on out and get fit. + 8 Got a news tip on an interest- ing story. Cail our news office at 625-4474 and let us in on it. - * 8 How long will we be without snow? We should never have predicted a white-Christmas. I enjoy snow so hope by next week we have six feet. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR... . What is wrong with minor hockey? The Editor: The principle to * win at any price is acostthat is much too high. I ite to express that price which is most evident to me. First our objectives as hockey officials must go beyond the opinidh that winning is the only main purpose of playing the game. Where are the boys that would love to play if our game was conducted on their level and played for fun? Where is the comradeship and sports- manship of learning the grace of loosing to a team that has exercised more skill and because of it has won? Should this not give young men and boys a chance to mature with proper attitudes? Why deflate the ego of many players because they are not quite as good, so left on the bench to watch others play their beloved game, until they reach the point of throwing expensive equipment into the corner and begin to roam the streets. What is the purpose of the game if it does not provide for the whole and create enough old time fun, whether win or lose, whether some are not as skilled as others, should make no difference in regards to fairness of ice time and opportunity to develope. Should we not zero our sights to other worthy object- ives beyong winning? Perhaps if we. did, we would induce many more boys to have fun at the arena,then at loose ends creating tax payers expense. Perhaps also we could testify to the Russians that we too can learn to play the skills of true hockey and nut as a demolition squad out to injure our fellow students. We should not pattern ourselves after the professionals that are in business with high salaries and protection. Young people are develop- ing characters. As overseers we are to council and supervise - to this end, as long as we have this. theory of winning at an: cost we will fail in reaching worthy objectives. Iremain an unhappy fan ofa great game and a hesitant tax payer of the new arena. ERNEST M. WOOD AND I HOPE COMPANY HOSPITAL QUIPS TO 8 Spm Oe HHS hwo wortr . Q2eMmnoea yvaesevevrMne esi wey yest eee
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