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POP AL TERS A AY LEON EY CER ERA PL EVOL SRM 31S Editorial Comment ChatterBox "IF you DoN'r wanir yo PLAY HOUSE, WE SHOULD AT LEAST LIVE JOGETHER AS MOTHER AND FATHER J The air waves were jammed with the news of the untimely death of the King of Rock 'n Roll two weeks ago. Elvis Presley had died. It was the end of an era...or so the newsmen from across the continent reported. Presley died alone in his Memphis mansion at the age of 42, a lonely man. He is claimed to have been a legend...an institut- ion and a phenomenom by his millions of fans. But it was not many years ago that much of the press did not have such kind words to say about Elvis. He was known as a rebellious greasy-haired punk who protrayed sex. They disliked his girations and hip swinging. His flailing furious rhythm, and his mumbles, bubbles and C00s. One writer described him this way, "full-cut brown hair slops across his forehead, full-lipped face twists in agony; his hips swing sensually; his lanky body quivers frantically, as if he'd swallowed a jackhammer." "He mumbles his way through songs that some- one apparently began writing words for, and then gave up," he says. But the times changed, and with the leadership of Presley, so did the music. It became more accepted by the parents of the millions of youngsters who flocked to buy his records or to get a glimpse of their "idol" at concerts. There have probably not been as many words spoken, or written about any man since the death of President John F. Kennedy, as there has about the passing of Presley. . : . They are not all good. Some remember him for [his violent nature, or his unpredictable temper. NENT SE reported to have given many donations to various charities across the country. Many times he would request his name not be mentioned. 'He is also reported to have given away a number # of cars to people he did not even know. i I can remember running to the store in Uxbridge as a young boy to buy his records. : : The first two records I bought...Don't Be Cruel and Hound Dog...were large, heavy 78 rpm discs, and we played them -over; and over on a small record " player in the bedroom. I can remember seeing him on that historical Ed Sullivan show on television. We did not have one, but a friend did and the living room was filled that night 7 i | ," { 'of stars sparkled like Others remember him for his generosity. He is - by J. Péter Hvidsten with friends from around the block to see the King. But now he is dead. Undoubtedly his memory will live on...at least for another decade or two. About the same time that Elvis was at his peek in popularity, a group called the Four Preps came out with a hit song "Lazy Summer Night". The song reads.... It's such a lazy summer night....There's not a * moving thing in sight...It's oh, so quiet...Well even in the thicket...Mr. Crickets slowing down." Last Sunday evening was one of those nights. The crickets, as mentioned in the song, were out in full chorus. The frogs and many wn insects and creatures of the night made a symphony of sound. Driving home, with the top of my convertible down, the air whistled by my ears and through my hair and gave me a relaxing and happy-to-be-alive feeling. Looking over my right shoulder, the moon shone brightly in the sky, and houses, fences and a lonely pine tree far out in a field glowed under its light. The horizon line was a black silhouette against a grey sky, giving the impression the sun was about to peek up from behind its blackness. So bright was the moon, that scarce a star could be seen around it. But, 1 to the north, thousands es in the night, and moonbeams danced on the water of Lake Scugog like a million diamonds. T Yes, it was one of those lazy summer nights. Let's hope that Mother Nature has a lot more of them planned for us before she throws her cloak of winter upon the ground. a Next week, the Star will publish one day later than usval, due to Labour Day Holiday, Monday, September 5th. The next issue will not reach our readers until Thursday, September 8, which will allow our staff to enjoy the long weekend. Deadlines for advertising will be advanced until noon, Tuesday for display ads and 3:00 p.m. for classified advertising.. Any material (advertising and articles) we may receive prior to the long weekend would be greatly appreci- ated. hs Enjoy yourself at the Port Perry Fair. RR A SURE SEER 0 SRN AS RRR : . . 23 4 TR ---- 2 The Tradition Of ~ Rural Fall Fairs Across southern and eastern Ontario, there Is - scarcely a rural community which doesn't hold some kind of annual agricultural fair. now 230 in the province each year, and while some take place in May, June or July, the vast majority are held In late August, September or October. These, of course, are known as the fall fairs. In fact, there are They have become a tradition, especially at this time of year, with many as old as the towns and villages where they are held. The fall fairs. Over the years, they have come to mean many things to many people. A midway, candy floss, games and balloons for the young children; exhibits, special events, contests, entertainment and « dances which appeal to all ages. would be complete without the crowning of a Queen. And no fall fair The fairs have always been a great meeting place for those who live in the rural areas; offering a chance to renew old acquaintances, exchange ideas and experiences, talk over the summer's work on the farms, and contemplate the fortunes of the coming ** year. : In recent times, the fall fairs have also come to be a meeting place for rural and urban people, giving each an opportunity to learn a little about the other, quite possibly leading to a better understanding. And perhaps most important of all, the fall fairs have traditionally been a time when those who work the land can relax and enjoy the fruits of their toil, It is a time at the end of the harvest to display. with pride and satisfaction what the earth has given; vegetables of all kinds, flowers, livestock. And it Is a time to enter Into" good-natured competition with ~~ neighbours and friends, to judge and be judged, and to wear a winning ribbon with a sense of true accomplishment. vi : pr vy Jit Note ih £ i i i Yes, the fall fairs mean all of these things: Yet to some there is a deeper, more significant meaning, which is not as readily recognized or as easily defined as the others. They are held at a time when the year and the land are changing; another summer has passed, another winter lies ahead. The natural cycle of all living things is slowing, the rhythms are changing. The activity of the fairs is a focal point for the transition from what has recently passed to the uncertainties of what may lie ahead. They provide a « kind of continuity, a link from one year to the next, from the past to the future. i The tradition of the annual fall fair has an intrinsic value, an event to look forward to during the summer and look back on all winter. At a time when many traditions and time-honoured values are break- ing down or disappearing completely, the fall fairs endure from year to year. appearance of the fairs may change, the inner substance and true meaning remain the same. And this is how It should be, 'as some things, like the natural cycles and harmony of the seasons, should never change. And. while the outer Whether you live in the country or the city, whether you work the land or sit behind a desk, an afternoon at a fall fair can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience with something of Interest for everyone In the family. ; PORT PERRY STAR Company Limited (To Phone 985.7383 : * Serving Por! Perry, Reach, Scugog and Cartwright Townships J. PETER HVIDSTEN, Publisher Advertising Manager JOHN B. McCLELLAND EDITOR \ Member of the 5 ~ C Y per ASSOC aie, and Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Port Perry Star Co. LM. 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