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Page 4 THE BANNER Editorially Speaking... ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMITS is clearly a responsibility of the Police Department in any community. We remember well, when Chief Simpson filled the roles of both Chief Constable and, if we' re not mistaken Town foreman as well. Times are different now, and we know Brighton Council carefully considered the increase of the Police Force to two men. However, the fact that there are two constables available should make it possible to enforce speed limits within the municipality at all hours of the day and the night. Specifically, of course, we refer to Young Street. Admittedly, this is part of Highway 30, leadingtothe M-C (401) Freeway. This however, should be no excuse for cars and trucks travelling at what we are sure, are speeds well in excess of 30 miles an hour. During the day, and in fact, until about early evening, vehicles travel usually at a reasonable rate of speed. Then, whoosh, whiz, zip, away they go. It seems about every third car is really zooming up and down the street. True, we haven't set up our own private "radar", to be sure but being a driver,our selves, we are quite certain that speeds are well in excess of the 30 mile limit. There is just as much danger, in fact, the hazards are greater during the hours of twilight and darkness. By-laws governing speed limits, to our knowledge do not just apply between the hours of day light and darkness. .. .And if our car is the first one to be stopped, we'll gladly pay the fine and pay the further penalty of a loss of driving points. AN AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE^ The Brighton Chamber of Commerce certainly is to be commended for its determination to press strongly for the location of one of the recommended community colleges here. There are direct economic benefits from the location of such an institution that have nothing to do directly with education, as evidenced by the location of what is now the East Northumberland Secondary School in Brighton and the closing of Colborne High School. We refer to the benefits to business from the money that would be spent as a result of teaching staff and their families locating here, jobs for administrative and maintenance personnel and the local purchases of supplies and equipment that would be made by such a "college", to say nothing of the money that would be spent by students themselves. The Brighton Chamber has also been wise in seeking a broad basis of community support...a representative of Council, citizens and the Township to form a delegation to meet with the Minister of Education and our County MPP. Also, since there is a recognition we believe by the Department of Education and the Department of University Affairs (despite all the fog that has been generated in recent months by the frequently conflicting and we think often irrelevant views of the academics) that institutions can become too large, there is perhaps a possibility that if the new Quinte Community College were located in Brighton, a new high school might be built in Colborne. This would be an added dividend. We think there is strong evidence that Colborne businessmen were adversely affected by the closing of Colborne High School which frankly, we have always believed was a mistake . 'NEAR BANKS'.trust companies, savings and loan corporations, regardless of the exact name, provide services in estate planning, business development and property management that could definitely benefit the Brighton-Colborne area, if there were a branch of such a company in either community. Thisobser-vation in no way reflects on the services being pro-videdbythetwo branches of the same bank which have served both communities long and well. It is however, a fact that the "near banks" provide services that banks are not equipped to provide At the same time, such financial organizations have somewhat more flexibil ity within which they can oper -ate in respect to their approach to business enterprises .These enterprises may serve a definite need in the community and provide definite benefits to the community in which they operate. Also, we'reallfor competition. We think it's healthy for a community--as evidenced by our decision to accept the challenge of again providing the people of Colborne and area with a choice of weekly newspapers . To a large extent, the policy of a financial organization is a reflection of the attitude toward progress and development of the local manager - -be it progressive, cautious, "go ahead and try and come back and see us after you see how things work out" or what have you. Thisiswhy we say, both communities and the area of South-Northumberland generally would benefit from competition, or to put it more positively,from a wider choice of financial service organizations than exists at present. WHERE THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREEN, lawn bowlers, men and women (and there are many who follow this popular leisure-time activity in the Brighton-Colborne area) enjoy the relaxing, pleasure of this refreshing, yet competitive sport. Here, on a sunny afternoon, our Banner photographer recorded this scene during an area ladies' lawn bowling tournament at the Brighton Bowling Club. (Wm. W. Reid Photo.)_ Tales Of Yesteryear Brighton, in common with other centres,boasted many small industries during its pioneer days, the memory of which are all but forgotten . Bright-ton's Centennial Book of 1959 draws on the recollections of the late M. L. Butler on this subject. Carriage makers. Jer-rod Clarke had a factory on the east side of Prince Edward Street, two hundred yards north of the fork of the roads. They made wagons, carriages, sleighs and some farm equipment. Their dwelling house is still standing. They left Brighton in the 1880's to go to Michigan and were engaged in carriage making there until autos came in.Then there was the Henry Lewis carriage shop on Park Street. It was in operation until 1885, possibly later. Mr. McLease had a carriage and blacksmith shop on Main Street. The Dr. Dure residence was his home, the shop adjoining. On Young Street was another carriage shop at one time operated by the Sprent- Views from the Editor's Chair Editorial courage is something we are glad to see at anytime, Co-incidentally, it was in Grafton Illinois last week that a fellow-Northumberland editor received an award for "courage in journalism" given by Southern Illinois University. In this case for being "hanged in effigy" for an editorial stand he took on an issue involving a union jurisdictional fight in the community in which his newspaper published, according to a wire report in the metropolitan press. In addition to extending our congratulations for displaying the courage which won him the award, we 're reminded about that old saying: something a-bout 'a prophet being not without honor, save in his own country" ... but then, editors only try to be prophets. An item we spotted in a piece of printed material that crossed our desk caught our eye and we thoughtwe 'dpass it along to our readers. It seems that one dark evening, the president of a railroad got off the train when it pulled into a siding. He spotted an elderly worker walking along the train, cracking each wheel with a hammer.On being asked how longhe'dbeen doing this, the man replied proudly "been doing it 40 years." "Alifetime in service, " the President replied, add- the ing "why do you hit wheels?" "I don't know Sir," replied the worker, "when I was hired they told me to hit each wheel with a hammer, and I've been doing it ever since. " In the same publication on a slightly more elevating tone, there is the story of the stranger passing three stonecutters at work. He asked what they were doing. The first growled "cutting stone, " ...a measly job." The second answered 'I'm working for two bucks an bour," I'm helping build yon cathedral, " said the third.The point is clear, are we just passing through life "doing a job" or seeing our life and our work in terms of their purpose and meaning to the present and to the future'? nails, whose home was the first house south of the United Church. The Huycke family lived just north of the GTR and had a carriage and wood-working shop where Alf Corby s house is now. The elder Huycke was an outstanding mechanic at wood work. A Mr. Robinson had the first apple evaporator. He also made and sold a white liniment and had little white stencilled boards nailed on fences and buildings all over the country. On Richardson Street the Flaglers had a blacksmith shop and wood shop. Mr. Flagler was an expert at sharpening the picks used in dressing mill stones for grinding flour and they were sent in to him from all over Ontario. He learned this hardening art at the gold mines in Australia. Speaking of mills brings up the industries on the stream running through our village. There was a mill and dam about where Dauncey's mill was located. The one last operated was an all out grist mill run by Mr. Walters (Hippy). The White mill was on the James Grimes" farm, the house now occupied by Clayton Nix and family. On the same stream William Butler had a saw mill, carding mill and full cloth mill. It was in operation till 1880. Most communities that are planning Centennial projects, are concen trating on buildings that will benefit the community for years to come. POST OFFICE BOX 306 COLBORNE, ONT. SERVING SOUTH-EAST NOPTHUMBERLAND an independent weekly newspaper Editor-Publisher: DONALD S. SWAIN News Editor: Wm. W. REID POST OFFICE BOX 190, BRIGHTON, ONT PHONE 475-2723