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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-07-13, Page 8• • 4 • • • 4 4 4 4 • • • • CRAFTS GO TO SHOW -- Carol Roeda looks like she's asleep, but she is, probably just resting in preparation for the big arts and crafts show; in which she and Kaaren Batten have many entries. Above Carol are just a few examples of the macrame and pottery work which.the two ladies will be exhibiting in Stratford. T-A photo Local girl attends home ec. workshop VASELINE INTENSIVE CARE LOTION JOY DISHWASHING LIQUID 24 oz. 18 oz. Size 14 oz. Size PREMIER SERVIETTES 180's "Perfect for Picnics" Tanning Lotion 50% More Free BRONZTAN Milk Chocolate Almond Macaroon Toffee' Chip HERSHEY'S GIANT BAR 433 MAIN ST, EXETER 235.1661 At DISCOUNT 90z. Spray Mist Reg. $1.99 $1.49 Anti-Perspirant Powder Super Dry Super Dry Unscented siCG DISCOUNT 1.79 9.49 49' 69' 9.98 3 /1.00 New CALM 2 Save Your Tan MAIN ST. EXETER P. 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The Jeffery family lived in Southampton for a year directly before moving to Dashwood and Phyllis is glad to be back in her home-town area, She worked in Seaforth before her marriage but quit shortly after. Now with the children, she doesn't have much time for Mrs. Phyllis Jeffery outside activities. However, she was a member of the Kinettes in Southampton and is just waiting for her transfer to come through to Exeter. She is also a voracious reader. "I'll read anything as long as it's a book," she said. "The Godfather" is one of her favourite books, and she is hoping or an opportunity to see the -movie. Another major pastime is doing crossword puzzles. "I find them so- relaxing, and often do one after the kids have gone to bed," she said. Phyllis didn't know too many people when she moved to Dash- wood, but since has met quite a few. "They are all so friendly so it didn't take too long to get to know them," she said. The Jeff erys had a month's holidays last December, but didn't do anything special. "With the baby it's kind of hard to go too far," said Phyllis. favorite elephant jokes are those about the farmer's. daughter, Much of the success of these jokes can be attributed to the. major image implicit in them — that of the country hick. This is a well-established picture, and one immediately conjures up the scene of the typical hayseed or country bumpkin. There he is, with his overalls, white socks, and straw hat, chewing on a piece of straw, and sitting on a stool, milking the old cow. All people from the country are stereotyped the same way. It is just like saying that all people from the city wear pointed shoes and have greased-back hair; two attributes that are now, equally frowned upon. Just the other day, for example, I happened to be sitting beside a girl from the city, watching several groups of different people. All of a sudden, she turned to me and said, "Hey, look at them over there. They look like a bunch of old farmers," When I asked her what she meant, she said, "Well, you're not from a farm, are you?" I guess I didn't look the overall and straw hat type. But she gave me sort of a funny look when I admitted that I was guilty of the offence, and then didn't speak to me the rest of the night. I didn't tell her that I have never milked a cow in my life, but I don't suppose it would have made much difference. She had her idea of what a farmer should be, and she obviously didn't like it. How can you tell someone who has never experienced it, about acres of nothing but grass and trees; about the smell of freshy- mowed hay; about the miracle of the birth of a calf ; or about watching fish darting in and out of the shadows of a creek? There is really an easy answer to that one —you can't. Those are things that have to be ex- perienced to be appreciated. That's why it was so rewarding to see two London girls finding out for themselves, just what life on a farm is all about. They were taking part in the urban-rural exchange program last week, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. Although they had little or nothing to do with a farm before, both their reactions were sheer enthusiasm for the life they led for a week. In both cases, they were treated as just another member of the family, and had to do all the same chores as the children in the host family. And they loved it. The animals, the garden, the pets, the space, and the scarcity of people; everything combined to give them a really good time, "I wish it would never end," said one of the girls. "I won't mind at all if my parents buy a farm," said the other one. It is unfortunate, though, that more children can't take part in the exchange. The project co- ordinator, Dianne Fines, said they have far more city children who wish to participate than families who are willing to take them. The farm children have the option of returning the visit if they wish. So far, however, they have been a little less responsive than city kids to the suggestion. Most of them have been to London several times, and seem to prefer life in the country. But try to tell that to some of the city people. And it is not just the kids among whom the country hick stereotype is prevalent, Often, their parents will com- plain about the quality of rural education, about the lack of shopping facilities, about the lack of social life and en- tertainment. Education is perhaps one of the most interesting cases in point. Less than five years ago, the last of the one-room little red school houses closed their doors in Southern Ontario. It was a time of nostalgia for many, but for others, it was a cause of celebration. It signified the end of a hard-fought battle to cen- tralize rural education, modernize facilities and in effect. give the country kids all the advantages of city children, Just two years later, however, boards of education across the country were experimenting with open-concept schools, in which again, all eight grades sat in one room, — 250 students with eight different teachers, This is a direct throw-back to the little red school house. In light of this example, it is very difficult to argue about the quality of rural education. Another good example is the General Store, Some people wonder how it is possible to live miles from the nearest shopping plaza and rely on a store that supplies everything from wat- ches to binder-twine. But ob- viously, few people now rely exclusively on the general store. Consequently it is surprising, in this day and age of mass com- munication and transportation, how the stereotyped image of country life has survived. Basically, I think the answer is very simple. People want it to. The stereotype represents an important part of Canada's lifestyle and natural history. It helps preserve the obvious dif- ferences that do exist between the country and the city. But if you do ever take offence at the image of the country hick in the farmer's daughter joke, just remember that the bad guy — the travelling salesman — is a city slicker. For Mrs. Jack (Carol) Roeda, and Mrs. Bill (Kaaren) Batten, both of Exeter, this weekend will be the culmination of hours and hours of hard work, when they take their macrame and pottery , to the arts and crafts display and sale in Stratford. The display is sponsored by the Omission We regret that the following names were omitted from the report of the 50th wedding an- niversary of Rev, and Mrs. Mervin Elston. Congratulatory messages were received from several members of the clergy, including Rt. Rev, W. A. Townshend, Suffragan Bishop of Huron, retired; Rev. Frank Trudgeon, Ilumbolt, Saskatchewan; Rev. Harry L. Gennings, Wroxeter ; Rev. Duncan Guest, Wyoming; Rev. G. A, Anderson, Exeter; Rev, John Bonham and Rev. Jack McAvany, former Chaplains at the Protestant chapel, CFB Centralia. Also assisting in the tea room was Gayle Mardlin. Leona R. Alderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Alderson, Exeter, attended a workshop on current issues in home economics, June 19 to July 6, at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is a home economics teacher at Kingsway College in Oshawa. The course offered opportunity for individual study in family life, food, nutrition, clothing, home management, and child development. The first and third weeks of the workshop were spent on the AU campus, Participants spent the second week at the American Home Economics Association convention in Detroit. Approximately 6,000 persons attended the meeting, which covered such subjects as aging, environment, nutrition, motivation consumerism, and housing. New educational and Ilse ceueotelv 4c'e4 Local ladies show work at handicrafts exhibition women's auxiliary of the Roth- They will have on display, self- man Gallery of Canada, and will named "weed pots" — beautiful feature all sorts of hand-made pottery jugs, with a glazed finish; Canadian arts and crafts, from wall hangings; hanging flower painting to batiking. pots and all manner of macrame In order to enter in the display, designs. Carol and Kaaren had to submit They hope to be able to sell all pictures of their work, to be the wares which they are taking judged. They were one of 60, out to Stratford. "But as much as of more than 400 entries, to be anything," said Carol, "We accepted for the show, which want to get some new ideas, and starts Friday at the Armouries in see new designs and what Stratford, everyone else is doing." al1111111111111111111111iiallelieiliiiiiiiiiiimiliiiiiiiiinillIffliniiiii1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110g I 4 C. r, a 1 service techniques were discussed, and a 400-booth ex- position showed new products and services in home economics. Elisha Gray II , former chairman of the Whirlpool Corporation, urged home economists to improve consumer satisfaction by educating con- sumers and business and im- proving communications, The meeting brought the promise of new legislation which would reduce the need for nur- sing home services and permit home economists and health-care aides to provide in-home help in crisis or chronic circumstances. 51111111miiiiii1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111E