Connecticut western news., 1922-08-17
"WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH
 MY HOME TOWN"

MY HOME TOWN"
 From the numerous replies to the above query received by the acting editor of the News it would appear that everyone agrees that the old Town of North Canaan. is not so bad a home town after all. The acting editor of the News agrees with this sentiment and thinks that this Town has several advantages which a great many Towns of greater population lack. In taking an inventory of its assets we are proud of the personnel of our Professional and business men, our wonderful scenery, our natural resources and public pride and spirit which is aroused when a just cause demands it's attention.
 There are certain matters con- nected with this Town which might be improved, great many of which are stated concisely and fairly in the various letters received by the act ing editor some of which are printed in full in this issue of the News. We ought to be more charitable itnd less critical in our jul gment and more willing to encourage both by words and deeds any fair. and just effort put forward by anyone in an attempt to better our Town and render aid and assistance to our fellow man. There appears to be altogether too much of destructive criticism with out offering any really constructive ideas. Any one can call attention to faults but it takes a genius to map out a course of procedure and rem edy the shortcomings. If anyone is working hard on some project, do not throw cold water or discourage him just because it does not fit in with your ideas but pitch in and help out and you will be agreeably sur- prised to discover the joy that is for those who serve. He will listen to you especially if you show that you are interested by doing a little work instead of taking it all out in words. Take the local Community Service Association for instance. MT. Samuel A. Eddy has made a most generous and substantial gift to the people of North Canaan by donating very valuable piece of real-estate right in the center of the village for public park to be known as "The Lawrence Playground. Has the Town shown the proper appreciation for this fine gift? Does the Public back up and support the Community Association in it's commendable work? No, there is feeling of criticism of this association but one never hears 8 common sense idea as to what 1t ought to do. It might be well to have an Essay Contest on What do you expect from the Community Association?" There are several members of this association who are daily giving a great deal of time and effort to the work of this organize ton and are accomplishing a whole lot for the betterment of the town. They ought to be encouraged and should opportunity offer pitch in and help stretch out that canvas for a dance or in some other way render them material assistance. I know they will not refuse your aid. If there is anything which you think js wrong in the conduct of this organi- zation go to any member and tell them about it. They will gladly ac- cept suggestions. Never knock an Association organization which is doing the material good the Commun- ity Association is doing because you will be ashamed to have criticized it within few years after it has ac- complished the work it will do within the near future.
 This town ought to encourage in dustrial development and should be ashamed for letting manufacturing project like the Union Hardware leave without making some more or