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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-01-25, Page 8Page 8 Times-Advocate, January 25, 1973 Fac is N' Fancies By Susan "Zaelied egad RECEIVE COUNTY HONOURS — Seven area girls received their County Honours for completing six projects at Saturday's 4-H Achievement Day at South Huron District High School. They are, back left, Judy Hern, Maragaret Parsons, Connie Miners and Joan Pym. Front, Janice Alexander, Barbara Miller and Joyce Webber. T-A photo Speaker says alcohol is country's major problem Cake Mixes Cherry Chip,Devils Food, White etc. Corn Flakes 12 oz. 37 Baby Scott Disposable Diapers The Pinless Diaper 30's $179 SAVE AT CONFIDETS 12's VIVA BATHROOM TISSUE 2-ROLL $100 PKGS. See Our Wide Variety Of VALENTINE CARDS and CANDY SHOP EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION CDILSCCIUNT 433 MAIN ST. 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But it does serve to introduce the fact that fcr just one more week, I am going to reminisce about public school, I seem to have been doing that a lot recently, but please bear with me this once. And the subject of this week's reminiscing is going to be public speaking. Right now, in most of the schools in the area,youngsters are preparing and delivering speeches for the purpose of taking part in the annual Ontario Hydro sponsored public speaking contests. I am sorry to say that public speaking is not one of my greater accomplishments, although I was always an active participant when the time rolled around to try again. But I can identify with just about every phase of development they are going through, Once the teacher announced that public speaking time was here again, the trouble would start. At school, everyone con- cerned walked around in a daze, first wondering what on earth to write about; then wondering how they were ever going to learn it; and finally, worried about how their speech was going to stand up to everyone else's. At home, the situation often almost developed into a full-scale war. The first big problem to overcome was what subject to pick to talk about. Biographies were always the easiest thing, because you could usually get all the information out of one book, and just spice it up with a few of your own words or sentences. But then that wasn't too good because everybody, including the judges, could guess what you had done, and it didn't go over so well. Besides, you always disagreed with your mother on whom you should write about. Finally you would settle on a topic. Often you could guess, with some amount of certainty, what a few people would write about. Every year, at least one of the boys used to write about something to do with sports. And there was usually one speech on a hobby, and at least one on "what I did during my summer vacation." But the one you would most look forward to hearing was entitled "My Pet Frog" or something equally endearing to the heart of a public school youngster. One year I remember, the Hydro made up a list of about 10 subjects, and we had to pick our topic out of that. The only one I remember clearly was the subject I chose, "Our servant, Electricity". Unfortunately, just about everyone else chose the same subject. Can you imagine having to listen to ten speeches all on the same subject, ex- pecially that one? As you can guess, it was deadly. Anyway, once the subject was chosen, it came time to write the speech. This is when the "fun" really started at home. "Dad, how can I start it off? Just give me a few ideas, Mom, will you help me with this thing?" The answer was usually that we had to do it ourselves, but even so, they couldn't resist the odd little peek, and eventually a suggestion, on how something would sound better. The thing I remember most clearly is trying to co-ordinate More than 100 enrol in classes The evening of January 16 at Biddulph Central School in Lucan was an historical event for Fanshawe College Community Services programs. It was the first night that registrations were received for the five courses to be offered in Lucan for the Winter term and by 9:00 p.m. over 100 enthusiasts had attended at the school to register for the course of their choice. Dave Grimes, Chairman of Community Liaison Services for Fanshawe stated that it was one of the most exciting events ex- perienced by the College this year and that the support and response given by Lucan and area citizens was most rewar- ding. "With the continued assistance and co-operation received from the local com- mittee, who suggested the courses that are to be offered, and with the keen enthusiasm of the towns-people in the area," he said, "courses of many varieties will continue to be offered by the College". The majority of students who registered for courses were from Lucan, Ailsa Craig, Granton, Exeter and Denfield. The five courses being offered are small engine repairs and maintenance; interior decoration and design; physical fitness for women: basic farm bookkeeping and choir. The only course that appeared to be wanting in members was the Choir group and Mr. Grimes stated that they could always use a few extra male voices. Anyone interested should either contact Dave Grimes, Fanshawe College, London 451-7270. (Ext. 280) or Mrs. Beulah Hardy, Lucan, 227- 4715. Ed Hysen, the choir leader and well-known London choral conductor, has commented the group is coming along ver; well and they have many stimulating music-filled hours ahead. Doctor to overweight patient: "You may eat anything you like. Here's a list of what you're going to like." F, the length of the speech. Our speeches had to be between five and seven minutes, and of course the last thing you wanted to do was write any more than you had to. After just about every second paragraph, I would read it out loud and use the second hated on the kitchen clock to see how much more I had to write. The hardest part was that last 30 seconds. I never thought I was going to get it done. But the very worst thing around our place was having to learn the speech, Both Mom and Dad were perfectionists as far as learning that speech went, and they used to use any excuse to make us practice. Their favorite trick was asking visitors at, the house if they would like to hear the speech. Of course, they couldn't refuse, and Mom would turn around and say, "Susan, Mrs, so and so would like to hear your speech," and then we couldn't refuse either. I used to think she invited people to the house especially to make us say those darned things. It was just like pulling teeth, But on retrospect, it must have been pretty awful for them too because they had to hear the same thing over and over again, until even they were glad when speech-time was over, Another thing Morn and Dad were adamant about was the use of little note cards. They ab- solutely refused to let us use them. "If you've got them, you'll just read right from them," they used to say. Even the argument that the teacher said it was OK held no sway with them. Finally the big night would arrive, and by that time, everyone in the household was a bundle of nerves. Last minute instructions were always the same: "Don't forget to smile; don't talk to quickly' and talk good and loud so the people at the back can hear you!" Eventually I guess all their coaching paid off. I never ad- vanced any further than the township finals, but two of the girls I competed against were both provincial champions, so that soothed my ruffled pride a little bit. But a few years later, my brother and sister both started to participate in public speaking contests. I took over the role as mentor from Mom and Dad and in the end, both Jane and Jim were zone finalists in the provincial championships, which led may people to comment that all of us were "blessed" with the gift of the gab. At any rate, it is quite an ac- complishement to be able to get up in front of a lot of people to speak, and I would encourage all young people to take advantage of the opportunity they have to do this. underestimating the danger of taking these drugs but'that it was no wonder young people pay little attention to the advice of their elders in view of the latter's double standards, With regard to religion he stated young people are honest and frank and are put off by a generation who praise God on Sunday but who behave as if there where no God the rest of the week. "Young people want a God who works all the time," he said. "In the last two or three years, thousands of young people have lb. 99 lb. $119 lb. NI The family of Mrs. Mary Jane Taylor held open house in the .auditorium Sunday afternoon in honor of their mother's 90th birthday, About 75 relatives and friends attended the party and Mrs, Taylor received numerous birthday cards and a special message from. Prime Minister Trudeau, Bob and Danny Heywood, Exeter provided special musical numbers at the Christian Women's Club song service on Sunday evening, Mrs. Luther, Hensall led the service with devotions taken by Mrs. Whilsmith,'Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Finlay of Goderich assisted the Huronview regulars with the old-tyme music 4-H schools to start soon With 4-H achievement days just over for one unit, plans are already being made for the next homemaking club to be spon- sored in Huron County by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. This spring, the project is "Sportswear from Knits" and the girls will be sewing slacks, tops, vests, shorts, jumpsuits and shirts from coventional knit fabrics. Catherine Hunt, home ecomonist for the county, will be conducting the following training schools: in Exeter, February 1 and 2 and Exeter United Church; for the Clinton area, February 5 and 6 at the Ontario Street United Church, Clinton; for the Seaforth area, February 8 and 9 at the Seaforth Legion; for the Wingham west area, February 12 and 13 at the Salvation Army Corps, Wingham; and for the Wingham east area, February 15 and 16 at the Salvation Army Corps, Wingham. If you have a daughter who will be 12 by March 1, 1973 and you do not know who the 4-H leader will be in your area, please contact Miss Hunt at 482-3428. for Monday afternoon's ac. tivi ties. The Huronview Women's Auxiliary were hosts on Wed- nesday afternoon for the January birthday party, convened by the Vice-President, Mrs, Webster of Blyth, Mrs. Millar Richmond showed slide pictures of places of interest in Ontario, thc, Maritimes and Western Canada, which were enjoyed by everyone. Following a sing-a-long, led by Mrs. Dwight Campbell, ac- companied by Mrs. Richmond, gifts were presented to the 27 celebrants and lunch was served by the auxiliary. Miss May Davies, one of the ladies celebrating her 90th birthday this month, thanked the group on behalf of the residents, The square-dancers were featured at the family night program, which was arranged and introduced by their teacher, Mrs. Orville Storey, Seaforth. The dancers include Doris and Donna Lawson, Darlene and Debbie Taylor, Verne Sawyer, Les Lawson, David Townsend and Roy Brown. Marlene Glanville played the guitar and sang four solo numbers and Susan McAllister entertained with piano and accordion solos. Nelson Howe on the violin, ac- companied at the piano by Mrs. Lawrie Sawyer, provided the old- tyme music for the dancers and opened the program with some favourite tunes, Cold Weather Hazard Consumers' Association of Canada warns that there can be a serious danger of frostbite when handling volatile fuels, such as gasoline, in cold weather, If spilled on clothes or skin, the liquid will take on the tem- perature of the outside air, which may be as low as -30 degreesF. Evaporation from clothing and skin will further reduce the temperature. Always avoid spillage of volatile fuels in cold weather; if such liquid should come in contact with skin or clothing, remove it immediately. The symbol of good cheer and well-being is the 'raised glass' yet alcohol continues to be the number one social problemof our country said Emory Hathaway, representative of Alcohol and Drug Concerns Incorporated, when he spoke at Coven Presbyterian Church, Sunday. He said the older generation is up-tight about marijuana, am- phetamines and barbituates, yet still swill down liquor while yelling at their kids for taking the little white pills. Hathawaypointed out he was not turned to the Bible and Jesus Christ, They are finding this is the greatest way of getting 'turned on' ". He quoted someone as saying that serious difficulties often occur because good men do nothing. With regard to the use of all drugs, including alcohol, Mr. Hathaway concluded by saying history has proven the more accessible drugs become, the more problems there are, "Now is the time for good men to start doing something about the problem." Fresh Grade A Roasting Chickens Oven Ready Boneless Blade or Chuck Roasts Fresh Pork Loin Roasts, Rib End Tenderloin End Pork Chops Centre Cut lb. 59' $ 0 9 lb. 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