HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-04-04, Page 8Times-Advocate, April 4, 1979
Being honest
me!
Odds 'n ends
By ELAINE TOWNSHEND
I’ve always been honest
with you — well almost
always.
This is going to be another
desperation column. I sat in
front of the typewriter for a
half-hour this afternoon with
a mind as blank as a black
board before the class smart
aleck sneaks in.
When no ideas came, I took
a walk hoping for mental
stimulation. All I got was a
mud bath from a passing
motorist — unintentional, of
course.
At the time, I thought it
was unfair, but now I realize
it was just. I’ve splashed a
couple of pedestrians myself
this spring, and now I know
how it feels to be on the
receiving end.
I picked up the mail,
looking for the dramatic
letter that is going to change
my whole life. (I’ve been
waiting for twenty years,
and it didn’t come today
either.)
Instead the mail included
the telephone bill. I can’t
believe I talked to my sister
that long, but I did!
car insurance
premium notice came as
well. I’ve been hoping that,
after five years of safe
driving, the payment might
go down a little. Silly
It’s going up instead.
After the phone bill
insurance notice,
utilities' bill can’t be
behind. Why do bills always
arrive on time or early, but
never late?
When I got home, I read a
newspaper. It was filled with
pictures of the leaders of the
three major political parties
and reports of their cam
paign speeches. When they
weren’t making their own
promises, they were running
down the other guys’
promises. I couldn’t get
excited over any of them.
After supper, I turned on
the television in time to
catch the weather forecast —
rain, cloud and fog for the
next three days.
I left the tv on: I think I
was punishing myself for not
coming up with any column
ideas. Why else would I
subject myself to overdone
commercials, hashed re
and
the
far
runs and canned laughter?
Mork from Ork“nanued”
“na nued” me once too often.
I went back to the
typewriter.
I had to admit the day had
yielded nothing dramatic I
could share with you. Then I
tried to recall something
from earlier in the week.
What were the highlights of
my week? My hockey team
lost again, and I ran out of
excuses.
My brother-in-law in
troduced me to the sport of
basketball, which I found
more exciting than baseball
but even more confusing
than football. The most
surprising part was the sums
of money the players are
paid to throw a ball through
a hoop.
I previewed the spring
fashions and learned the tall
slim feminine look
definitely not made for
short pudgy frame.
I was disappointed
discover the postal hike
scheduled for April 1 was not
an April Fool joke. Or was
it?
When the column
deadline arrived, I was still
searching the shadowy
recesses of my mind for a
provocative topic, but all I
came up with were a few pet
peeves that you’re probably
experiencing too. This really
is odds n’ ends.
is
my
to
INTERESTING CRAFTS The craft show Saturday sponsored by the Afternoon Unit of the
Exeter UCW proved to be very successful. Above, Isa Rabbetts and Ruth Anderson admire the
crafts produced by Joanne McKnight. T-A photo
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with much perseverence the
storm was weathered and
now ten active members are
in the club.
Exeter is now considered
to be a very strong club in
the district. As many other
clubs are now facing this
same problem, she hoped to
get some information on how
to help these other clubs.
their name stand for at least
one position. Elections will
be next month.
At the end of the meeting
convener Beta
congratulated everyone on
increased membership.
Over the past few years
membership had declined to
five Kinettes and we were
contemplating folding. But
The March meeting of the
Exeter Kinette club was held
at the home of newly
initiated Kinette Mary
Loucks with president Sally
Snedden in the chair. Guests
were Mrs. Ella Reid, District
I. Convener Reta Hodkinson
and District secretary Jill
Rogers, London. A report on
the upcoming pillow draw
was given.
Pictures and drawings of
the proposed play ground
equipment for Victoria park
were discussed and ap
proved before being sent to
Town Council for its ap
proval.
Nominations for next
year’s executive went well
with everyone willing to let
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ADMIRING QUILTS The feature attraction at Saturday's craft show sponsored by the Afternoon Unit of the Exeter UCW
was a Icnae number of quilts. Above, Dorothy Bullock, Unit leader Marion Dearing and Rev. James Forsythe admire the
quills. T-A photo
La Leche group talk difficulties
La Leche League in Huron
County met in March at the
home of Mrs. D. Rutter, 162
Rich St.. Goderich. The topic
of discussion was “Art of
Breastfeeding and Over
coming Difficulties”.
Mrs. P. Bisback opened
the meeting with a welcome
to the 16 mothers and
mothers-to-be, who had
come from as far as Clinton,
Seaforth and Wingham.
Janis noted that the La
Leche League had its
beginnings 23 years ago
during a picnic when seven
friends decided to meet on a
regular basis in order to help
other friends who wanted to
Achievement dates
set for accessories
The 4-H Homemaking
Achievement Days for
“Accessories - The Final
Touch” represent the end of
another homemaking unit in
Huron County.
Club members studied
how accessories can best ac-
cent their wardrobes.
Members became more
aware of jewellery, shoes,
belts, scarves, hats and
other accessories and how to
select and care for them.
Members sewed a simple
accessory to wear in the
summer months.
County home economists,
Grace Bird and Bea
McClenaghan, will be con
ducting Achievement Days
throughout the county as
follows:
Seaforth Public School,
Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30
p.m.; Central Huron Secon-
dary School, Tuesday, April
17 at 7:30 p.m.; Stephen Cen
tral Public School, Satur
day, May 5 at 9:00 a.m.; Ex
eter Public School, Satur
day, May 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Friends and relatives are
invited to attend the mor
ning or evening program.
Members will have their
project books on display. A
series of skits and
demonstrations will sum
marize the information
members learned about
accessories. These perfor
mances are an entertaining
and educational part of the
program. A fashion show of
the accessories made by
members will highlight the
program.
Special awards and cer
tificates will be presented to
members who have satisfac
torily completed 6, 12 or 18,
4-H homemaking units.
nurse their babies. They felt
that the secrets of successful
nursing experiences were
information and en
couragement. La League
(plentiful milk) Leaque is
now an international
organization.
Then Janis mentioned that
the League in Huron County
obtains money (in order to
buy books and pamphlets for
its excellent loan library),
through memberships and
the sale of posters, books,
calendars, and baby
carriers.
The topic of discussion was
“Art of Breastfeeding and
Overcoming Difficulties”.
The women indicated
problems they had en
countered and how they had
been overcome.
Engorgement and milk
supply were two main
concerns. It was suggested
that nursing from birth, and
trying to obtain rooming-in
so nursing might be done
frequently could decrease
engorgement and increase
milk supply naturally. It was
noted that drugs and sup
plements can inhibit the
production of milk. It is best
to become familiar with the
routines of your hospital and
make personal
arrangements with your
doctor. Thank you notes
relating positive nursing
experiences, perhaps ac
companied by a gift of the
Manual, would be helpful in
promoting a comfortable
hospital stay.
When you are home with
your baby, the best source of
encouragement comes from
a supportive husband. Let
him or another relative look
after the household for a
while allowing you to enjoy
your baby, following your
own mothering instincts.
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