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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-05-05, Page 17I was always a habitual nail biter. In an effort to hake me grow beautiful finger nails my mother would offer me bribes when I was young. I1 1 could cease nail biting for a week my Barbie doll would get a new outfit. This was easy, and soon Barbie had a whole wardrobe. But tike other bad habits, once you realize you can stop without too much effort, you tell yourself you don't have to worry about it, because you can quit anytime. And the bad habit continues. Actually, I did eventually. decide that chewed off finger- nails are very ugly, so I swit- ched to nibbling on cuticles. And I can now chew a.Bic pen to destruction in less than an hour. Especially when a deadline is approaching and I'm trying to jot down a story outline. I gave up nail biting one finger at a time. It all started when I began "going steady" and I had to wear my boyfriend's high school ring. With the huge ring, and the big wad of wool wound around the back to make it fit, I knew I was drawing atten- tion to my ring finger. I decided I needed a finger nail to balance the ring, and at least make one finger look nice. Once I had grown one finger nail, I decided I could grow more. And 10 years later when I was given a diamond ring to replace the high school ring, those fingers actually looked decent. I. even manicured and painted them from time to time. The nail biting habit comes and goes, and occasionally I find myself chewing frantical- ly on a hang nail, but I still always try to keep my ring finger looking neat. Which brings me to the point of all this: The story starts one even- ing a week ago, when our dog Pepper was outside barking. Not wanting to interrupt the neighbourhood as they watch- ed the. Stanley cup playoffs, I brqught Pepper inside and • thought little more about it. Soon the game was over, and it was bedtime. We had a fire in our woodstove because it was rather a cool evening, but it was growing hot and stuffy in the house. As 1 was undressing for bed, I decided we would probably sleep bet- ter, if the bedroom window Mary's musings By Mary Alderson was open. I raised the sash, and pulled the pins to put up the storm window. As I opened the window, the distinct odour of skunk into the bedroom. So that' why Pepper was barking, I thought to myself as I hastily closed the window again. And this is where things went wrong. Trying to close one of these storm windows ,in a hurry, while the smell of skunk is overwhelming you, can cause you to lose some co- ordination. The .window slammed down, the pins lock- ed into place and three dilly fingers were jammed bet- ween the sill and the glass. My ring fingernail was being squeezed the most. I did what anyone else would do, standing with only a nightie on, and three fingers pinched in agony. I screamed. My husband bolted from, the living room, crashed into the bedroom and released me from my trap. I could not have freed myself on my own- -it takes two hands to pull the pins which lock the storm windows. Later, Victor speculated on what I would have done if he hadn't been home. I informed him I would have stood and screamed longer. In any case, my ring finger was swollen, and the nail was broken and split. I slept that night with my hand in ice cubes. I feared the worst would happen! the nail would turn black 'and fall off. But fortunately, the nail survived and it is growing again. The only problem was typing W,S, and X for a few days. I can hear you saying that S and W might present a, few problems because they are used quite frequently, but actually it was X I missed the most. You see, when I am composing at the typewriter • (from the notes I made with my chewed up Bic pen) l use X to cross out letters or lines whenever I make a mistake or change my mind. In any case, I'm back to Xing, and my ring finger is recovering. I noticed, however, that I am married to b nail biter, and I work for a nail biter. I guess running your own business or being editor of a magazine publishing company can create nervous habits. Nail biting. is. I guess. preferable 1 LEWIS .� ) MUSIC -/r We would like to thank the people of Ex- eter and surrounding areas for your support at our Grand Opening held May 1st. Congratulations to Suzanne Gonyou of - Exeter winner of the $50. 00 merchandise, voucher. SUMMER IS A COMIN' — A post president of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild, Phyl Wilkins modeled attractive swim wear at the Guild's annual fashion show Wednesday at the Pinery Inn. Playhouse fashion show features summer clothes Beautiful models, a dazzl- ing parade of swim wear, and comfortable, casual co- ordinates were featured at the Huron County Playhouse Guild's annual fashion show, held Wednesday at the Pinery Inn, south of Grand Bend. One hundred and (en members and friends of the Guild en- joyed lunch and a visual taste of summer to come. Phyl Wilkins, a past presi- dent, resident, was co-ordinator. Fashions were from the Sun. Shop, Grand Bend. The show was directed by Barbara Balmer, manager, and Nick ' Carter, owner of the shop. Casual skirts, tops, slacks and dresses were mostly of easy -care cotton blends to fit all sizes and ages. Swim wear was displayed by all of the models from teenage to grandmothers. Interesting cover-ups in terry and eyelet' were also shown. Guild members who model- ed were Phyl Wilkins, Susan Baker, Tory McKenzie, Joy Hogg and Ellen Coutts. Teen model was Sandra Balmer. .Commentator was Beth McKay, London and Dave Sheppard of Grand Bend kept the show moving with plea- sant keyboard accompaniment. President Al Coo spoke briefly at the end of the show, expressing her appreciation. A gourmet dinner for two at the Pinery Inn was won by Donna Hodgins. Pat Boyd won a merchandise cer- tificate for the Sun Shop. For the Guild's tenth an- niversary in June, members hope to honor past presidents to lint picking, knee tapping; or even worse, smoking. But sometimes I wonder if I make the people around me nervous? • • • • . • 1 • - A new : shipment of beautiful t• ' NOWAX*FLOORSY : The latest in floor fashions. The best in floor values•. ust arrive 111 ■• at THE CARPET CENTRE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - • • • • Come in today and see for youtsell the grial.ties • that make GAFSTAR' Sheet Vinyl Floors, • • such a (real value • • • No WAx'easy maintenance • • Wide seleciron 01 bhauldul rokirs • and destgc . to choose from • • Bels warm to bare feet with tn.e (Noel -Co, • I'Oar Inierlayer • • Available m 12' wtrfths Ior easy • seamless installakon • 3 M dn.>[.f a'r.nal 0 4 ha' ..Y t ....4; n • rambS *no, rratl a„ y,g,,,,,. 1.., it-,� r>st.r. • m heavy !talk a .`dc • GiFsrika Sheet Vinyl Floors • Softrled $833 sq. m. Save 83.60 per sq. m. • THE CARPET CENTRE • (40PHONE 235 0173 • • • 450 MAIN ST.EXETER - • at a luncheon in Ingersoll. Since the group was formed it has raised about $20,000.00 for the playhouse. The 80. members donated $3,000.00 last year for sound equipment and arehearsal piano. Nutrition course The last lecture in a series on nutrition. was held last Monday night at the "For Goodness Sake," store led by lob's. Elaine Gottschall, on nutrition behaviour and mental health, and hyperkinetic behaviour. All behaviour is rooted in thebrain, the total en- vironment interacts with the individual to make him what he Is. How she or he thinks or how she or he acts. Physical environment, air, water and food - psychological environment '- society and home. The brain is made up of 100 billion cells. Although only 2 per- cent of the body weight, the brain consumes 20 percent of the oxygen and nutrients the body uses, Why are the brain cells so different? Why. do 'they conklpme this disproprortionate amount of energy? The potent substances released by the brain cells in miniscule amounts permit the brain cells to com- municate with each other. 'These substances contribute to depression, moods, tolerance for stress and perhaps, hyperactivity in children. Folic acid deficiency is commqn among elderly psychiatric patients. Vitamin B-12 deficiency in humans causes combined system degeneration of the spinal cord and•brain. It also may produce psychosis and other mental 'symptoms. Orpha club meets Thirteen members met last Monday afternoon, for the Orpha club meeting at Alma Prance's home, They began with a social chit chat, over tea and cookies. Buelah Holt opened by reading a blues chaser. President, Irene Kennedy chaired the business. The minutes were read by Aileen Ravelle and a treasurer report given by Marjorie Mason. Many thanks were ex- pressed to Rosie Grigg and - her helper for crib quilt donations, and also to Greta Luther, Velma Hulbert and Doris Hicks for quilts, clothing, knitted articles and etc. : ./ 8 The ladies packed up all the donated article:t.at this meeting • to go.•t�'Lambton County Children's Aid in Sarnia. Bob Sharen offered to deliver them for the ladies. Irene read a poem for April birthdays. Lillian Brown closed with a reading titled, "A voice." Next meeting September 27 at Dorothy Dutting's home. Times Advocate May 5 1902 Could be some sparks flying at fire c�mmitt•e session Pages 15' At the Grand Bend Council meeting Monday night it was evident that the village is recovering from one of the worst winters experienced. Work crews, under foreman Jack Stanlake have been busy: The site of the former Village Inn; destroyed by fire, is being cleared ready for sale and the old Casino property is being turned into a tem- porary parking lot. Council authorized erosion control along the river in the area of the Cruising Club, subject to cost sharing with the province. To the west of that, at the Green Acres entrance from Highway 21, a green area is being con- sidered to replace the 100 feet of road which divides the entrance and exit of the one- way circle: For the time being that portion of road will be blocked. Although the combined fire department, representing Stephen and Basanquet townships and the village were successful m containing two hotel fires during the winter, there are evidently some sparks concerning fire protection. A meeting of the combined fire committees is planned for Thursday night in the village council chambers. • Elwood Lemmon,appearing for ' the Chamber of Com- merce, was given the go- ahead to use the beach immediately north of the. pier for a helicopter during Burgerfest Days. This ap- proval is subject to agreement by near -by property owners. Other delegates at the meeting were Bruce Helm, chief life -guard and Phil Chedare, windsurf in- structor. Helm requested that council pay _;35.00 of the $75.00 required for uniforms for each life -guard. Council agreed to this request and to allow Chedare to sell wind- surf equipment and small boats and to conduct in- struction for the crafts. The latteragreement is subject to meeting proper insurance specifications and safety precautions. In other business: Deputy - Reeve Harold Green suggested that council take another look at the bylaw concerning parking to allow for better -business ex- pansion on the main street. Reeve Bob Sharen suggested that a firm policy be established to ensure that building plans be submitted directly to planning board so that building permits could be processed more quickly. Councillor Keith Crawford STAFF WEAR HATS TOO — Staff members at Grand Bend Public School joined in with students on Hat Day, Wednesday. From the left are Stacey Hummel, principal Syd Fletcher, Brian Morrice, Carol Armbruster and Elsie Keyes. T -A photo GB HAT WINNERS --- Wednesday wos Hat Day at Grand Bend'Public School with most of the students wearing special apparel. The six winners are shown above. Back, left, Matthew Venning, Kim Fraser and Justin Peckett. Front, Michael Clay Sherry Twynsra and Virginia Brenner. T -A photo requested that the use of telephone credit cards be discontinued. This was approved. Sharen said that sewer connections in Green Acres should be completed as soon as possible so that paving could be finished in the fall. The bill to allow Ray Richardson, Ontario Street, a different commercial zone received third reading. The clerk's report requested direction about how to respond `to enquiries by on -the -street food ven- dors. Sharen suggested she ask them if they could provide washroom facilities and sewer hook-ups. The report also made note of the May 17, annual free day at the waste situ. Councillor Mae Morenz asked for consideration of a bylaw regarding renovations to4 conform to a theme, the , Chamber of Commerce having agreed on the sand castle theme. Sharen felt council needed a more complete consensus from merchants. Recreation committee chairman Jean Gibson requested a policy for the use of the newly purchased projector. Council felt the committee should set the policy% a 1 READY FOR BEACH — Susan Baker, a member of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild displayed one of the attractive swim suits featured at the Guild's annual `fashion show Wednesday at the Pinery Inn. At local beach Approve swim program Grand Bend Council did a turn around Monday night - after chief life guard Bruce Helm presented his case for an on -the -beach swim program. The transient traders fee, which formerly was suggested would apply to Helm, was waived and he was. given the green light to conduct classes on the south beach . It had been felt that such a program would interfere with that conducted by Grand Bend Swim Program. However Helm explained that in consultation with Pauline Lingard, an organizer for the traditional program, there was agreement that the two programs would be com- plementary. Helm is proposing a seven week program which he feels is flexible enought to ac- commodate silage groups as well as short term vacationers. The Grand Bend Swim Program plans to bus children to the Exeter pool for three: weeks. The group has received financial support from council and from the Optimists Club: Don't Need To Advertise! You're Right... There Is A Time NOT To Advertise When.:. 1 - You have all the business in town! 2 - Everybody loves you so much they just can't trade elsewhere! 3 - Children stop being, born! 4 - You have more business than .you can handle! 5 - There are no newpeople moving to your area! 6 - The economy is so healthy, anybody could make money in business! 7 - You want to keep your large inventory! 8 - You have no competition! 9 - You don't really want to work very hard anyhow! 10 - You have netted your first million (after taxes) 11 - You have to hire more help to handle business! The Time To START Advertising Is When.... 1 - You do not agree with all of the above statements! The Place to START Is With...- 1 - The media that will get your message to the most families in your customer area! 2 - The media that is most reasonable in cost! Advertise In The Media That Meets All The Qualifications...The••• 1 imes dvocate A'.-.,41..-M,•n ..,..r •I'1