Editors' Notes
Tidings from Townies
By Carol Zarudenec Smith
I found this past winter very l-o-n-g and the summer to be so short. I happily welcomed the extended daylight hours with sunbeams caressing my face and the anticipation of spending more pleasant moments outdoors.
Our reader-written stories reflect special, warm memories in their lives. What was it like living on Selby Road? Jack Boldirev describes that unique experience. Phyllis Graham joyfully remembers her numerous years on Celene Court and the changes in that neighbourhood.
Pop! Pop! Pop! Hear that? Corn kernels are bursting and bouncing around inside the popcorn machine at the concession stand; a fresh batch for the next group of moviegoers. The aroma of popcorn slathered in butter fills the lobby and entices patrons to line up. Do you remember going to the Saturday matinees and buying popcorn and a soda for twenty-five cents? I do! Our feature recounts stories about our past movie era. Constance Plexman tells of her father’s experiences as a projectionist for the Famous Players Theatres for over thirty-five years in, “Memories of a Vanished Era.” Linda Haeger, an usherette at the Algoma Theatre, revives her teen memories in, “May I Show You to Your Seat?” She says the aroma of popcorn lingered on her clothing long after she left work.
Enjoy playing cards? After reading Toni Sutherland’s story on Duplicate Bridge, you may want to join the club, meet new people and participate regularly.
The Vallee family had ten children. Prominent author Brian Vallee recalls the lives and successes of the Vallee boys growing up in Sault Ste. Marie. So sit back and enjoy these entertaining articles.
Noreen Wyper-Allen, our co-editor, has resigned from Townies. We thank her for being such a valuable asset to our magazine from its beginning. Her warm smile, pleasant personality and her expertise in editing and writing will be greatly missed. We wish her continued success in all her future endeavours.
Carol
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