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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-01-27, Page 11Anna's book is about Eskimo children like those she is pictured with in the above photo. H &S will discuss adult-aides in class A typical 'over night' igloo in which the Rokeby-Thomases often slept when travelling in the north. Anna says they were 'small and cozy' First book published in May Time-Advocate, ,January 27, 1972 Pape Dreams of childhood become reality CCAT EVENING COURSE brought several district women out for the first session Monday evening. It included tips on freezing,a clothing demonstration as well as a demonstration on how to get the most out of an electric blender. Above, Bonnie Wheeler, second year student in Foods talks about blenders to Mrs. Emerson Penhale, Mrs. Melville Buswell and Mrs. Philip Johns. Ladies may still enroll in the balance of the course which will include live more sessions at a cost of only $2.50. 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EXETER 235-2320 E1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M1111111111111111111111111111111111T; it\ .Mrs. Damian Solomon, president of Exeter Home and School Association has arranged a program for Monday night's meeting that could change the whole concept of community and school relationships in this area, "The Home and School Association seems to be on the decline," says Mrs. Solomon, "and I'm beginning to wonder if we shouldn't try something else." Something else may be teachers' aides or volunteers in the classroom. Several schools in the larger centres have tried, with success, bringing persons from the outside community to the inside of the classroom to contribute skills and special information or knowledge, These volunteers may do everything fromteaching knitting, helping with science projects, assisting with a reading program, to supervising a baseball game. In one school, `resource' people provideexpertise; such as a doctor who came to explain the human circulatory system to a class of fifth grade students. Administrative assistant in another school says, "one of the important things a volunteer can bring into a classroom is a warm heart." He spoke of a woman volunteer who "can gather a child in her arms while she sits on a rocking chair and by talking and rocking brings something intangible to a child who is having difficulties." One of the aides in a city school says frankly, "I figure if I do some of the donkey jobs, the teacher may have more time to spend with 'my' children. Such a job might include dressing and undressing kindergarten children from their bulky snowsuits or supervising field trips. Schools are often a mystery to parents and to other members of the community who support them, The adult-aid program could be useful in reducing some of the barriers between the school and community as well as providing help for the teachers and students, Mrs. Solomon hopes many parents and other interested persons will attend the Home and School meeting, Monday night, to discuss a volunteer program. She has arranged to show an ETV film on the subject. It was not until after her Arctic experience, when she was back in Ontario raising her three children and being a minister's busy wife that the urge to write returned and couldn't be turned off. Enrolling in creative writing classes she gained enough in- spiration and encouragement from her teacher and fellow students to start writing children's stories and articles. She was successful in having many printed in children's magazines, such as Jack and Jill, and the Family Herald published a series of articles on her life in the north. About five years ago, Anna found time to start her first book . . . a story of a little adopted Eskimo girl who had a dream of finding her own mother. The plot is fictitious but the setting, background and legends woven into the book are authentic. There were many discouragements still to be faced. The story was rejected by several publishers on the grounds they had just published a book about the north or were not interested in that type of story. One publishing company kept her hanging for six months trying to make up their minds, They decided against it, In November, 1970, Mrs. Rokeby-Thomas sent the manuscript to Moodie Press in the United States. In a short time she received an answer saying they would consider it if she would rewrite it using a few of their suggestions to clarify some details. She rewrote the manuscript in January, 1971, and mailed it back. A few weeks later, a thick package arrived from the company, "I was heart-sick," she recalls. "I knew they were returningthe rejected manuscript." Unable to face the disap- pointment herself, she asked her husband to open the parcel and tell her what the accompanying letter said. She remembers „he took a long time studying the letter before he finally said, "Well, are you going to take me out to dinner? You're book is going to be published!" "I couldn't believe it. Instead of the evelope containing the returning manuscript it held three, fat, very impressive looking contracts." Since then, there have been many other exciting moments as correspondence has flowed back and forth from various editors and sales and promotion and art departments. "If I have anything to say to other would-be writers, it's don't give up too soon or too easily," says Mrs. Rokeby-Thomas. "I remember reading a story about an old miner who was looking for gold, Shovelful after shovelful revealed only dirt until he was about to give up in discouragement. He decided to put the spade in one more time and it was that last shovelful that brought up the sought-for gold. That story helped me im- measurably when I was tempted to give up." Mrs. Rokeby-Thomas lives in Kirkton where her husband is the rector of the Anglican Church. They have three grown children, three granddaughters and four grandsons who are all very proud of her, "Ningiyuk's Igloo World is dedicated to the grandaughters, The grandsons needn't be jealous, however, because another hook, this time a boy's story, is already in the writing and it will be dedicated to the four little boys. If Grandma Anna keeps working on her dream, there'll be lots of good reading for everyone. Anna Rokeby-Thomas was born a writer. As a little girl she lay in bed at night thinking up stories and dreaming of the books she'd write, It's taken a while, but the dream is coming true, for Anna has written her first hook, "Ningiyuk's Igloo World" which is being published by Moodie Press, with the release date set for May 15, Many things intervened to keep the budding authoress away from her writing for several years. First, her parents, "the best in the world", thought it all foolishness and discouraged her from filling her head with such "impractical nonsense.". At their suggestion, sona became a nurse and her life becan.9 so busy with her work there was no time left for day-dreaming. Then, in 1936, she travelled to the far north to marry her fiance, the Rev. Howard Rokeby- Thomas, who was a missionary at Cambridge Bay on Victoria Island in the Arctic. With her nursing experience and knowledge Mrs. Rokeby-Thomas helped her husband administer to the Eskimo whom they came to love and respect. 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Lankamp Imperial Esso Agent 180 Wellington St. 235Exeter :Only 3 More li Days Left M 01 • ON OUR -1" STORE sALE WI DE ,71.= JANUARY 4,1 Victoria Island, with a treeless, barren terrain, is the setting for Anna Rokeby-Thomas' book, "Ningiyuk's Igloo Island". As a young woman, Mrs. Rokeby-Thomas spent several years in the Arctic with her missionary husband. She is shown with a husky, a prized and valuable animal in the north. Planning is important Mrs. Rokeby-Thomas shows the colorful cover designed for her forthcoming book being published by Moodie Press. Release date is May 15. 20% to 50% On Men's & Boys' Clothing Don't Miss Your Chance To Save Takes time to be a wise shopper 4 St. Andrews United Church Kippen, was the setting for the recent marriage of Barbara Jane Longstaff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Longstaff, Seaforth, to Robert Daniel Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Grant, Mississauga. Rev, Paul Pack- man officiated at the double ring ceremony, The church was decorated with white tapers, gold candelabra, mauve, white, pale pink pom-porn mums. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked radiant in a white lagoda gown, with a high neckline, trimmed with re- embroidered lace, Over her sleeveless gown was a white lagoda coat which featured a chapel train. To complete her ensemble the bride wore a Camelot headpiece which held a silk illusion cathedral veil. Wedding music was played by Mrs. Carol Carter, the bride's former music teacher. "We've Only Just Begun" and "More" were played during the signing of the register, Deborah LaidlaW of Willowdale, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Barbara Grant, sister of the groom, Elaine Oke, Toronto, and Mrs. Ruth Jackson, London, All wore gowns of purple silk shantung with hoods trimmed with mauve rosettes. They carried hand bouquets of purple, mauve, pink and hot pink porn-porn mums with streamers to match. The groom was attended by his best man, Jon Adams, Los Angeles, California, and his ushers were David Longstaff, brother of the bride, Seaforth, John McCoppen, Mississauga, and Rick Sloan, Chicago. The reception was held at the Seaforth Golf and Country Club. For their wedding trip to Florida the bride wore a two- piece knit blazer suit of winter white, high boots with burnt orange accessories. Guests were from California, Florida, Chatham, Toronto, Galt, Guelph, Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter, Bracebridge, Sarnia, Kitchener, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Port Huron, London, King City, Chicago, Brampton, Oakville, Scarborough and Mississauga. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Grant will reside in Exeter where the groom is employed in the graphic art department of The Times- Advocate. Prior to the wedding showers were given for the bride by Mrs. Don Stewart, and Mrs. Gar Baker; Mrs, R. S. Box and Barbara Box, and Elaine Oke. You have probably made a New Year's resolution to keep a food budget this year and now you're wondering how you'll do it. The home economists with Canada Agriculture have several suggestions to help you in your food shopping. Take time before you go to the store to plan what food you will need for the coming meals and make a shopping list. Then stick to the list once you're in the store. The weekly food advertisements will help you determine the best buys if you can check them before shopping. Once in the store, select your food purchases according to use. Most of the fresh, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are sold according to quality. They carry a grade mark, such as Canada Fancy, Canada Choice and Canada Standard for canned goods, which indicates that product meets certain requirements set by the Canada Department of Agriculture. Brand names are often helpful in selecting quality products too. Some processing firms use one brand name on their best quality products and another on those of lower quality. Some stores have their own brand name on products which are sometimes offered at attractive prices. It always pays to compare prices on different brands carrying the same grade name because they should be of similar quality. The appearance of the food should count when you're shopping. Know what the foods should look like when they are at peak quality, Badly dented, bulging or rusted canned goods should be avoided as leakage and subsequent spoilage may occur, Similarly, frozen foods in worn, icy or thickly frosted packages may not be of the best quality because of poor handling or storing. When buying meat, compare the different cuts on the basis of the number of servings of cooked meat they should give, as well as by the price per pound, The amount of bone, fat and trirritning will influence your selection. The price of meat is no indication of food value — the less expensive Cuts are just as nourishing as those that cost more. There are certain things to keep in mind when you're shopping for each type of food — dairy products, fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat and poultry. The Canada Department of Agriculture has issued a new Whalen man By MRS. WM. MORLEY Alex Baillie, a long time resident of Whalen, passed awayat his home January 18. He is survived byhis wife the former Bessie Morley. Funeral service was held January 20 at the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan. Mr. & Mrs. Ray Adams of Ailsa Craig visited Sunday with Mr, & Mrs. Alton Neil. Mary and Betty Johnson spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bettridge, St, Marys, Mrs. Margery Morley had the misfortune of slipping on the ice and breaking her right arm, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Molner of Lucan were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs, Ernest Ferguson. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins visited Sunday with Mr, & Mrs. Fred IVfardlin of Wesley, Mr. & Mrs, MacLeod Mills publication entitled "Your Food Dollar" which gives information on wise shopping. It also deals with such items as food prices in relation to consumers income, proportion of disposable income spent on food and what share of passes away entertained Mr, & Mrs. Gordon Johnson and Mr. & Mrs. William Morley at Hooks Restaurant London on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. Mr. & Mrs, Alton Neil were Sunday evening guests of Mr. & Mrs, Cliff Rollings, Clandeboye, The ladies of the Whalen Community Center catered to the Edgewood Junior Farmers dinner in Lucan, arena Friday evening, Mrs. William Morley attended the 4.11 Homemaking Club Leaders Training School held in Exeterianuary 24 and 26. bace Beitans spent the Weekend with Sandra Taube of Kitchener. Mr. & Mrs. John Egilitis and Iris and A „Jacques were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. & Mrs, A. 13eitans, the consumer dollar goes into marketing costs and producer income. This booklet is available free from Information Division, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa KIA 007, Ladies of S.H .D.H .S. fitness class don't break your New Year's resolution Come Out & Exercise Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. photo by Phillips MR. AND MRS. ROBERT D. GRANT Couple wed at Kippen, honeymoon in Florida "IPWAIAIA Attention! I