Times-Advocate, 1978-10-19, Page 8Page 8 Times-Advocate, October 19, 1978
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|By ELAINE TOWNSHEND
Some people use the calen
dar to note the change in
seasons. One season ends
and another begins at a cer
tain time on a certain date
each year.
Other people read the
natural signs of the changing
times. For example. Labour
Day and back ta school
means the end of summer
for many, while others wait
for Thanksgiving and the
sight of corn stalks,
coloured leaves and ripe
pumpkins to declare that
fall has officially arrived.
Although the first snowfall
usually heralds the begin
ning of winter, many people
are thankful for the respite
given by Indian summer - an
interlude between fall and
winter.
For some people, spring
comes with Easter or with
the greening of the grass or
the blooming of daffodils,
tulips and crocuses
Summer starts for many
when school ends or when
the hot weather comes to
stay.
As far as I’m concerned,
winter starts at a different
time each year. It happens
on the first cold morning
that my car refuses to start.
Winter 1978 79 began for me
at 10 a.m. on October 5.
There was no trace of snow,
but the wind was bitter and
rain had fallen off and on all
morning.
After a summer of jum
ping into the car and driving
off without any hesitation. I
was stunned when I turned
the key. heard the motor
sputter, shifted from park
into reverse, felt the car
shudder and listened to the
motor die.
Memories came flooding
back to me. I recalled
shivering in my frosty buggy
for ten or fifteen minutes
with my breath vaporizing
around me. My foot pressed
and depressed the
accelerator, while my eyes
watched the alternator nee
dle quiver and temperature
gauge slowly rise.
Sometimes I was fooled. I
managed to drive away
from the parking lot, and
everything was fine until I
stopped at the first stop
sign, where I sat and set and
I suppose it could be
described as a lesSon in
patience. If so, I bet I get a
lot more lessons this winter.
In the time the car takes
to warm up, I could probably
walk to my destination, and
I probably would if my
destination was closer, if the
weather was better, if it was
summer, if I had more am
bition and if I was not deter
mined to outlast the
machine.
As I wait in my frosty
buggy, I’m reminded of the
words of Jean Kyler
McManus, who wrote:
Look up . , . even when
clouds hang dull and gray -
Behind them shines a better,
brighter day.
Look out . . and see a
friendly hand you’ve
known
Outstretched to comfort and
to clasp your own.
Look in . only within your
own heart will you find'
The riches of contentment..
. peace of mind.
Look back . • to happy
moments of the past:
Though all things change
these cherished memories
last.
Look onward ... at the heart
of each new morn -
Faith is renewed and hap
piness reborn.
I might as well look up,
look out, look in, iook back
and look onward. I’ve got
nothing better to do while
I’m waiting with my foot on
the gas pedal end my eye on
the temperature gauge.
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MR. AND MRS? JEFF FISHER
Donna Regier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Regier, RR 2,
Zurich and Jeff Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fisher,
Goderich were united in marriage on September 2, 1978 at
St. Peter's Church, St. Joseph, Ontario. Tne couple has taken
up residence in Goderich.
Education is everyone’s
business: a never-ending
process of teaching and
learning. About life. About
love. About work. About
health.
More than 300 men and
women from across Ontario
learned more about health
and volunteer work in this
field when they attended a
tyyo-day conference called
’78 Education Update, held
recently at the Prince Hotel
in Toronto.
Consisting primarily of
workshops, the gathering of
Education volunteers served
many purposes. The
volunteers received ad
ditional new material to the
Society’s ‘Celiy’ and “4-6
Kit” programs as well as
witnessing the debut of The
Kit (a guide to decision
making and health for
grades 7-8). They also
participated in “refresher
courses” on the adult
education programs along
with tips on effective public
speaking and a review of the
use of film equipment.
English and French editions
of the revised Education
Manual were also
distributed.
Dr. Alan Bernstein from
the Division of Biological
Research at the Ontario
Cancer Institute was one of
the guest speakers. Dr.
Berhstein outlined the
various aspects of cancer
research and the progress
being made in each. Another
guest speaker was Rosanne
Laflamme, once crowned
Canada’s Handicapped
Athlete of the Year.
Those in attendance were
also treated to a unique
magic show.
Attending 'fhe conference
from this area were Lauretta
Siegner, education chairman
for the Exeter Unit and Mrs.
Marjorie Pollen,
Miss Siegner ' said,
“The workshops provide us
with answers to our
questions about the Society
and our role as an Education
volunteer. Listening to
speakers and participating
in workshops enables us to
keep in touch with what’s
happening in the field of
education and with one
another.”
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MR. AND MRS. STEVE GEOFFREY
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Geoffrey were joined in marriage
September 1 at St. Boniface Parish church, Zurich. Maid of
honour was Wendy Meidinger, friend of the bride,
bridesmaid was Debbie Overholt, sister of the bride. Best man
was Allan Regier, friend of the groom, groomsman was Steve
Overholt, brother of the bride. Ushers were Randy Geoffrey
and Joey Overholt. The couple is now residing in Zurich.
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Thursday, October 19,1978
We would like to take
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patronage over the past
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