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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-06-10, Page 7Spring and Summer 20% off JACKETS All Items Gift Boxed Free For the Biggest and Best Selection of Men's Clothing and Gifts, SHOP AT ILL O'SHEA ME 1 miS92T3NrefYi 40211,41,411111111111116111M1016, 611/41/110111111111.1101111111111 leaRIVitnis":" giVikalrV4040.441V4k1 More Than' 8,500 PEOPLE Switch On The Huron Expositor Every) Week ...They Don't %Want To Be Left In The Dark About Anything That's News:, 9 1 :BALL4AACAULAYLTM FEATURE VALUE! .6 ft WOOD,, 41kvViir impyrk„: Insulated sealed units are constructed with - tempered safety glass encased in non- ' ' '4,fr ' conductive smooth vinyl for maximum resistance to the transmission of heat and cold. Moveable panels Operate with steel ., at41 ' Feature Price rollers-on a metal track and are easily adjustable to maintain ease of operation. Matching fixed sidelites glazed in r,37 3001 completely assembled — ready for Wall individual frames are available to increase the glass area if desired. Door comes installation. .74 BALL-NIACAULAY LTD. MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE Seaforth 527-0910 Hensall 262-2418 Clinton 482-9$14 BUILDING MIME Fl Al ti tl ar Odds n'j Ends by Elaine Towns Don't forget the 7'h"! 4'4 What difference does it make if a silent letter is left out of a person's last name? Some of you may answer, "none." But to a Stuky, who's missing a "e" or a Daw, who's missing ap "e", or a McLean, who's missing an "a" or a Townsend, who missing an "h", it makes - a big difference. ' From personal experience, 'I know how frustrating the absence of those tiny letters • can be. I've been called many things, and into my mailbox flows letters addressed 'to Elaine Townshed, Elaine Townsead, Elain Towsend, because the majority of Townsends in this area have no "h". When someone asked my name, I often spell it and I always empahsize the "h". If they write my name, I automatically caution them, "Don't forget the "h". My old friends accept the sacred "h" without question, and the new ones soon learn not to tamper with it. In fact, one neighbour is so well-trained that she spells all Townshends with an "h", including Townsend Street in Clinton. But some people just don't realize how important that "h" is to our family. According to our folklore, the orginal British Townshends all spelled the name with an. "h".Through the geneiations, some families dropped it, but my ancestors refused to. Gradually the Townshends became the minority, but they still clung to the "h". Several- explanations can be given for this situation. I could insinuate, for example, the branches that dropped the "h" lacked consideration for tradition, Since I belong to the minority group, however, I fear that would be unwise. Perhaps my ancestors didn't believe in going along with the crowd; maybe they liked being different, Or, maybe they were sticklers for tradition or just too stubborn to change. Stubborness seemed -tp run in our family, although you'd never• know it by my generation. Although the stubborness has mellowed, the loyalty to the "h" remains strong. It's Caused by more than a regard for tradition or a passion for details. The letter stands for something, but none of us have figured out what. "h" could mean a lot of things, not all of them complimentary. Nevertheless, when any ,of our family members face problems, my 'grandfather reminds us. "You've got an "h" in your name' Fven though we don't know what it means, it usually makes us try a little harder. 'Maybe the Stuckeys, Dawes and Mac Leans feel the same way abut the "c" the "e" and the "a".• Those silent letters may confuse some of you, but their absence frustrates us. The effect isn't as drastic as an "n" missing from a Brown,• or an "h" missing from a Smith or an "e" missing from a White. ,,But they are nonetheleIrprovoking. Even tho the 'Silent ' letters don't change the pronunciation or the meaning, our names just don't look right to, us without them. As a member of the Save the Silent Letters Association, I beg you to humour me: And don't forget the "h" LEONHARDT-HENDERSON-Karen Henderson, daughter of Mr. arfd Mrs. Willigam Henderson, R.R.#2 eaforth and Brian Leonhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Leonhardt, Seeforth were married May 22 at Northside United Church by Rev. M.E. Reuber. Attendants were Dianne Hurley, Stratford, Lynn Hendeson, Gwen Devereaux, both of Seaforth, Cindy Flanagan, Dublin, Chris Murray, North Bay and Kathy Carter, Seaforth, flower girl. The groom was attended tw 'Don Mathews and Kevin Henderson, Seaforth, Bob Smale, Dave Hurley and Brian Phillips all of Stratford and Dane Oliver, London, ring bearer. Mrs. James Stewart was organist and Graeme Craig, soloist. The couple are living at v19 Vanier Drive, Apt. 102, Kitchener. (Photo by Phillips) • • - • -47-;.' In-arty.WM$ :• • coporty w N,. 4.gt at tbo, hope of orgce. Son presiidiPg opened meeting 300 a' peen, "Net Everyone, -0 Word, of God I.ocarnato was song Offoring.Tccohrcd. by Mrs, T.L. Scott, The -topic was LaReu by Mrs. John ,Jefferson and Mrs,. Lamend was in charge of the Study 'Book, program Education in the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, assisted by Mrs. T.L. Scott and ,Mrs. MeKaig. Mrs. M. Dow conducted a bible Quiz. Ph. 527-0240: Expositor Action THE HURON EXPOSITOR 4VNE Iwo .A.OTOM' gPt#5.. • mi.to*ggiits*TERgs.. 04gsspogs WATJTOMOTWIR SE4LIMG:EQPIRMNT AN4S pli,oygs.. IM MO sPANPENO The AwarenesS League of Physically Handicapped Adults (A.L.P.H.A.) is the name chosen by - a non-profit organization concerned with the handicapped in Huron County. "Awareness" is the key word, because ALPHA feels its main function is to promote three kinds of awareness First, it wants to- make the public aware of the desire and the right of the handicapped to participate „in society. Secondly, it wants to inform the public and the municipal councils •of the physical and social barriers that prevent disabled persons from taking' total roles in -today's society. Thirdly, the members of ALPHA, hope to convey to handi- capped persons the benefits of participation in society. By becoming involved in the community, the disabled help to break down some of the physical and social barriers that exist. ALPHA'S seventh meeting was held on May 25 with 14 in attendance. A - letter was read from the Tuckersmith 'Council . acknowledging the receipt of a leffer that urged the council to consider the needs of the disabled in their future construction and maintenance of sidewalks and public facilities. ALPHA sent similar requests to all the Municipal'Councils in the County. A Goderich member reported that curb ramps have been installed in that town at the corner of North and Nelson Streets. In April, ALPHA petitioned the Goderich Town Council regarding pedestrian curb ramps, and it appreciated the council's response to the brief. Eight members of ALPHA visited Kincardine recently to try out the curb cuts used in that Legion ladies donate Nineteen ladies answered roil call Wednesday evening at the meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The president, Ceinrade Scott opened the Meeting and said the trip to Huntsville has been finalized for' Aug. 14th,. Comrade Taylor and Comrade Dillon are the conveners. Last minute details were talked over for the rumage sale June 12th. Thirteen members were picked to receive service medals on July 3rd at the 50th year banquet. The Auxiliary are buying a radio for the Retarded Children at Exeter, and 18 Legion Crests for Bill Alexander's soccer team. $100 will be sent to VV.estrninister Hospital for the aged Veterans. Four Comrades "" are to be sent to the Convention at Windsor in September. The Convener's for September are Comrade E. Brown and . Comrade T. Coombs. The next ititir~'titi~: Will: -bet. flick:: Wednesday in SepteMbet. ALPHA wants members town. The non-sighted, ambulatory and 'wheelchair members found the fan-shaped ramps accommodated all .their needs, and ALPHA recommends a similar design to any engineers contemplating the installation of curb cuts or ramps. A motion was adopted to write letters of appreciation to the Maple Leaf Chapter of the 1.0.D.E. inGoderich for the letter they sent to the Goderich Town Council supporting ALPHA'S brief and to the Christian Women's Club in Exeter for their financial donation. Data on housing for the handicapped, which had been gathered by •several members, was reviewed. Another motion set the fourth Tuesday of each month as the date for future.. meetings, and plans for a picnic sometime during the• summer were also discussed. The date of the next meeting is June 22; the time, 8 p.m. and the place, the Hohnesville Public School Library. ALPHAwelcomes both the handicapped and the non-handicapped; the present membership consists of 50% disabled and 50% non-disabled persons. Forfurther information, contact Elaine Townshend at R.R.#2, Bayfield; Phone .482-3357, or Mr. and Mrs. Ralph 'Watson pf Box 68, Brussels; Phone 887-6236. Hlronview unday, June 20 SPECIAL The residents enjoyed the annual visit of the Brussels United Church Women on Monday afternoon. Reverand Eric Le Drew was emcee for the program which included vocal sols by Betty Graber; several numbers by a ladies quartette Betty CaMpbell, ,Barbara •McCutcheon, Sarah Stephenson, Ruth Hupfer accompanied by Mrs. John Bryan's-:.We enjoyed a square dance by Rene Richmond, Mora Stephenson, Donalda Pearson, 'Helen Wheeler, Betty McCutcheon, Gertie 'Kellington, Barbara McCutcheon and Betty • Campbell. Mrs. Elizabeth. Mitchell, formerly of Brussels thanked the ladies on behalf of the residents in the auditorium as well as those who were not able to attend. The ever popular Irish family, "The Bradleys," of Clinton entertained on Family Night with Irish melodies and'country and western favourites. On the accordian Eugene Bradley accompanies his family who sing as a group and also solo and duet numbers. Members of the family. are Winnifred; Eugene,Ansberth, Domain, John and Jacqueline, Mrs. Leyburne, who is a native of Of land, expressed the appreciation of the residents. •