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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-06-11, Page 10(6) Times-Advocote. June • .11, 19$6 FIVE GENERATIONS — Five generations of the Earl Guenther fami- ly recently celebrated his 90th birthday. From the left are one -year- old Jeffrey Michael Scott, his father Michael, grandmother Joan Scott, great grandfather Ross Guenther and great -great grandfather Earl Guenther. Photo. by Jack Doerr KK's Hairstyling 235-0894 423 Main St., Exeter r Summer Special Shampoo, Cut and Styling $1000 Reg. $12.00 (June 16 - June 28) Ferguson Apiaries Hwy. 84 betwoan Mansall and Zurich 236-4979 Mon. . Sat. - 5:30. Closed Sundays 1986 Crop Canola Honey lb �o sul Feel free to browse and get a taste of honey Babies Our family in the West write that their nine month old baby hasn't taken her first step, yet, and worse still, hasn't so much as a sign of a tooth. "Is there something wrong with her?" they ask with alarm. • From the pictures they send I can see she has all he parts, that her eyes are bright and shiny, that she's chub- by and pink and looks the picture of contentment and health. "No," I answer, "I don't think there's anything wrong with her," and I assure them that not cutting teeth at three months nor not walking at eight months has anything to do with her in- telligence, but probably does have a lot to do with her geneology. Her father, and none of our other babies, had a tooth in their head un- til they were well over a year, and the last one didn't walk until heves 18 months. Being the youngest he had so many others who were willing to run and fetch for him that he didn't see the need. Eventually, he did begin to maneuver around like a giant snail by pushing one foot out in front of him and pulling his seat along behind. It was quite a sight to see him humping down the sidewalk this way (not to mention how hard it was on his clothes), but no matter how we tried to encourage him to stand on his feet and walk, he would have none of it. It became an embarrassment to our relatives, and my mother threatened not to take him to her annual family reunion unless he was on his feet. • are bits of God's stardust Well, be wasn't, and be spent the whole afternoon bumming around on the grass, chewing up sticks, in his perfectly happy and good natured way. Then, one day, when he was 18 months old, he decided to make a positive she was gang to starve to death. She did love ber bath, however, gurgling and splashing in the water, and one day when she Was lying com- pletely relaxed on the little rubber hammock in the bath tub, I began change, as he simply got to his feet spooning some spinach into her and started to walk as if he'd been do- month, and to my surprise she lapped ing it since the day he was born. it all up. Next, I tried some sieved It Seems to me... When you're a first time parent, the days the baba rolls over on his stomach, crawls, teeths, and walks are, of course, very important, but not nearly as earth shaking as you sup- pose. The more children you have, the more relaxed you tend to be about these things, knowing that no amount of impatience on your part is going to hurry- them along. So, when our youngest took such a time to get off his seat, it didn't worry me nearly as much as if he had been our first. Our first little girl, however, was a very fussy eater, either holding her mouth firmly shut, or spraying the food all over my glasses and face whenever I tried to feed her, I was by Gwyn Whilsmith meat and then some pears until she had eaten the best meal of her whole life. Hence, every day, thereafter, when meal lime Caine around, I placed her in the bath, making sure, of course, that no rine was around to see this strange phenomenon. Soon, she grew round and chubby, but naturally came to believe she should only eat when she was half covered with warm water. As a young mother I felt this wasn't quite right, and I began to wonder if she would ever eat at a table like a normal person. Finally, I confessed this fear to a older friend, who laughed heartily and said, "Oh, Gwyn, I'm sure by the time she's 21, she's still not going to be eating her dinner in the bathtub!" And she was right! In fact, we didn't have to wait that long; by the time the baby had reached seven months she was sitting in her highchair and gobbling up her food without any fuss whatsoever. Anyway, no matter if you have on- ly one, or 18 babies, each one is so SORORITY ADVISERS RETIRING — Alpha Pi Sorority president Lyn- da Freiter congratulates director Lillian Campbell and sponsor Helen Frayne as they retire after 14 and 10 years, respectively. Offers some guides in oraanizincosts t3y Lera Ryan Family Resource Management Specialist Irregular paycheques of unpredic- table amounts present a challenge to farmers and other business owners. However, no matter what day the hogs go to market orthat the price will be, each business ner needs to provide for groceries and some basic necessities for his/her family each week. j;ach month, transfer a regular established amount from your farm business account to a separate ac- count for family expenses. Family liv- ing expenses are paid with after tax dollars. They include food, clothing, recreation, household supplies, gifts and all other personal items. Consult with your family to establish what your average monthly living costs are. Remember to include repairs and upkeep, vacation and sav- ings in that monthly total. Then you won't be tempted to tap the farm business account for that new microwave oven or a trip to Florida. Save for those items from you fami- ly living account. Family living ex- penses may seem a small proportion Contra Moll 420 Main Street, Exeter 233.1232 Summertime is one of the favourite times of the year at/ Something Special.' We have eveythlrlg you need for summer- time entertaining and fun! If Dad enjoys to barbeque - We have butcher aprons and mitts f - Wooden duck decoys - Tie racks - Brass money clips & letter openers - etc., etc. Acrylic Wine and special Pilsener sets Tumbler Mug and Reg. $2.9' eac h Tie Sets 4 2S a2Ise :975 of the total business bydget; a good manager will control that coot -just as he/she will control feed costs or equipment costs. Farming is a business, not only a way,of life. Yotlr business exists to benefit your family. Organize your family living spending so all family members benefit. Seniors have picnic event The Exeter senior citizens held a ,picnic meeting at the Legion Hall with a good attendance sitting down to tables loaded with pot luck food. President Ruby Beaver presided over the business and welcomed everyone. Card convener reported sending get well cards to Beryl Glenn, Lulu Culbert, Gladys Skinner, Ray Cottle, Elsie Jory and Alma Rundle. A sym- pathy cars was sent to Gwen Wybrpn and 55th wedding anniversary to Les and Marjorie Adams. Ruby Beaver reported a very suc- cessful bake sale, also reported on the Zone bus trip to the USCO building in Toronto. Chas. Tindall reported on the com- mittee progress on the seniors non- profit housing apartments. . Mildred Thomson reminded the club of the following future activities Geritol Folliws June 25, Elgin House Sept. 14-17, Vineland and Hamilton July Birthd24.ays and anniversaries were acknowledged. The . next meeting will be September 2 with a pot luck supper commencing at 5:30 p.m. Clara Harris, Celia Thomson, Stella Taylor, Olive Hicks and Edith Love had charge of the games and contests. Total number of miles achieved in the Elderobic Moonwalk was 114. Bushel Basket SALE on---tiy� Panty Hose & Knee Highs '/s price until cleared f 11 Al)L4i4 Ma• St., Centre Mal Exeter. 235-0891 -f TO MARRY — Mrs. Alice Koehler is pleased to announce the for- thcoming marriage o,f her daughter, Nancy Ellen to William Mason, son of Gerald and Joy Mason. The wedding will take place in their back yard at 77 Main Street, Exeter, Ont. on Saturday, June 14, 1986. Open reception to follow. For more in- formation call 235-0134. very precious. I like what Larry t- retto says: 'Babies are bits of der - dust blown from tine hand of God." Seems to me he's right. When we hold a baby we hold a star in our hands, but awesome as that is. We need to relax a little so we can hilly enjoy the experience_ . TO MARRY — Don and Marie Brunzlow are pleased to an- nounce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Brenda Christine to Kevin Regier, son of Frank and Doreen Regier. The wedding- will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Saturday, June 21, 1986. 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