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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-03-14, Page 32Page a. osS.f'oadS.--March 14, 1984 711/71 • Decor Score Q. I need some' sort of divider in my living room be- cause this space doubles as an office anh living room. The problem is that I'm rent- ing so I can't put up some- thing permanent. The room is rather small and 1 don't want to chop it up too much. How can I divide the space without creating visual barriers? — R.R. A. You might be inspired by an idea from Pennsyl- vania designer Thomas A. Leaver, who divided a living room to provide a client with office space. Ile did this with a glass -top writing table that is functional but takes up little visual space. Placed perpendicular to one wall, the table closes off one end of the room for the office. Furnishings iri the office area include a massive cup- board with closed doors above and large drawers be- low for storing office para- phernalia. These office pieces of furniture blend beautifully with the rest of the furniture in the room — richly. upholstered seating pieces. Q. I have pine cabinets in my kitchen and th'e wood has turned orange with age. I painted the cabinets several years ago because I disliked the orange cast. Now the paint is chipping and flaking and I'm going to have to do something. I don't feel I can afford to have new cabinets installed so I was thinking of trying to strip them down. Is' this an DICK'S AUTO BODY The working man's body shop. Prices you can afford - guaranteed quality workmanship. SPRING SPECIAL '289. 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You'll need to remove the paint and varnish first and that requires a good remover and a considerable amount of steel wool. If you have access to an cause pine cabinets to turn orange, I'm told, but with varnish remover and sand- ing you can get down to the wood. To preserve (he mellow, natural look of the pine, use a good finish. Check with your paint store and experiment a bit with different effects. You might like a glossy finish or a matte one. Which- ever you choose, be certain you seal the wood to protect it from water, wood's mortal enemy.. Q. We have an older home with high baseboards and lots of wide woodwork. I'm planning to freshen up my bedroom which is rather dark now. I have a good brass bed but the other furni- ture is secondhand — sturdy but not particularly note- worthy. What could I do to brighten the room? I like bright colors. I'd like some wall- paper.'— W.C.N. A. To brighten a room, lighten it all you can. Since you like wallpaper, a white and bright color combination would be exciting — red and white, yellow and white, blue and white. A small print or geometric wallpaper in yellow and white on the walls, for exam- ple, could be combined with a bright yellow, white, red, green and blue floral nrint at the windows and for a com- forter on the bed. You'll find ._many crisp fabrics in bold primary colors in a variety of styles ranging from contemporary designs by Marimekko to country casuals by Laura Ashley, among others. Paint your furniture and woodwork white for a fresh look. Add accents of bright color in lamps, rugs and wall decora tions. By Rev. Lee Truman Being against iseasier After the fourth person this week hit me with what they were opposing these days, I offer' my answer as to just_ Wbjy opposition has become ilk- papular. I hon- 1 estly hell* 'that the root reas00 kLWt it is so much cheap!gc:;; - W,,h : setneone is com- mitted; to:tlacause or to an bistitutdale t costs some- thing omethi ng It,costs time, money and concern ... and usually a good bit) of all three. Criticism and• condem- nation are cheap commodi- ties. They command atten- tion, and when we take to a soapbox, mail -out or go to the media and attackthose with whom we have found fault, not only is it cheaper in time and effort than tak- ing a proposition, but there is very little chance of counterattack. Some persons thrive on being against things, and even make a good living dishing out this kind of fault finding, emotional rock -throwing attitude. The tragedy is that there are even more who accept their line of thinking with- out question. It comes down to a basic fact of lige. It is a whole lot easier to be against some- thing than to pledge one's support and help build something, straighten the wrong, or deal with the cause of an evil. Name-calling is the first and easiest weapon used for arousing suspicion. To label someone as some- thing bad will cause ques- tions in the minds of the hearer about thaA person that are almost impossible to erase. If it doesn't do anything but divide and conquer those who have honest and good concerns about bettering the world or community in which they live, the effect is the same. Center -stage spotlight attention is taken by those who are full of sound and fury. Because of our soci- ety, cities and concerns are made up of people, even the best of efforts and insti- tutions have their faults. Anyone whorefuses to see this is as foolish as the Out- sider who sees nothing but the faults. My own church is very much like Noah's Ark — often one could not stand the smell inside if it were not for the flood outside. I say that only with deep love and respect for the in- stitution of the church. Common sense tells us that overcoming faults, ei- ther large or small, begins from within. Outside criti- cism is helpless and hope- less. It is easy to stand on the outside and sound self- righteous while blandly tossing stones of doubt and casting distrust at any po- sition honestly taken. The faults which the an- tagonist calls to our atten- tion are most often conven- Misconduct: No running. Nowa king. No exercise. No effort. Penalty—a shorter life. No argument: Fitness is fun. 41/ Try some. PD/?T/-/P30701 411111111111111111111111111111111111111111 UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Spring Lectures in Palmerston This spring the University of Waterloo will be presenting a series of lectures on Introduction to Social Work. Lectures may be attended free of charge for personal in- terest or may be taken for university cred- it. You may apply and register at any of the first three classes. For more information, pick up a copy of UW 1984 Spring Off- campus Lectures brochure at the local libraries, or you may wish to call the library at 343-2573 or the UW Office of Part-time Studies and Continuing Education at 885-1211, - -- I ext. 2000. Introduction to Social Work (Social Work 120R RZ) Norwell District Secondary School Tuesdays, 7- 10 p. m., April 10 - June 26, 1984 Instructor: Bea Abbott University of Waterloo The lifelong experience electric sander, your job will be easier. Just practise a bit with the sander before you attack the cabinets because some sanders will take off more than you will want. Remove all the . doors you can to simplify the operation — and all the hardware. The 'varnishes of the 1950s Antique or Junque By James G. McCollam` Member, Antique Appraisers Association of America Q: Enclosed is a sketch of the mark on the bottom of a bowl. It is 5 inches in dia- meter and shades from gray to blue. It is decorated with Oriental flowers. What can you tell me about it? A: This mark was used by the Rookwood Potteries in 1880 to 1882. The company was founded in 1880 by Marie Longworth Nichols. Your bowl would be worth at least $500. @: In one shop I saw the Royal Doulton figurine, The Parson's Daughter, pried at $900; at another shop, it was priced at $300. i don't understand; it looks like a rip-off to me. A: The Parson's Daughter, •HN 338, was made from 1919 to 1938 and is much rarer than the one numbered HN 2018, which was produced from 1949 to 1953. You will find similar dis crepancies in prices of other figurines that were made at different times. In order to properly identify these, it is necessary to know the HN number as well as the name. By DOROTHY ST. JOHN JACKSON Certified Master Graphoanalyst Dear Dorothy: 'My hus- band says I'm too active, too friendly, and spend too much money. He also says I talk too much and get myself obligated before 1 realize it. What's my prob- lem? — T.K. Dear T.K.: There's noth- ing wrong with talking. And, giving enriches your living. But, when your mouth's as big as your heart, you've got a problem. - Your friendly, outgoing nature is seen in the free flow of your forward slant. You love involvement with people; lots of them, seen in the long and large lower loops. You have a throbbing need for attention, too, seen in the long upswing endings. Fortunate for you, you are free enough of fears to extend yourself to others and to revel in the feedback which comes from what you give and what you do. Your giving, though, goes beyond its call and runs into extravagance, seen in the "too long" finals at the end of words. Gener- osity, in its truest sense, is giving what you have of value for the good of others (your time, effort, friend- ship, etc., as well as mate- rial possessions). The essence of genuine giving lies in your attitude and your willingness. But your eye is on material things, seen in the size of the lower loop, as com- pared to the height and size of the upper loops. With your extravagant nature, money pays your way. You know restraint, seen in the wide spacuig between letters. You aren't even aware of those who impose upon you unjustly, seen in' the flexi- bility of your strokes. Because you can be taken advantage of so easi- ly, your mouth can talk you into all kinds of material traps. Regardless, if it inflates your ego, it melts your heart. Seems you should re- evaluate your sense of val- ues. Because your ego could go "plop" when the money runs out. the matter op its merits. Gossips or professional fault-finding groups use the same brush. Sooner or later you will think the old saw, "Where there is smoke, there is fire." This technique can be applied to a president, school board or a city council. When next someone asks you to join their anti cause, be wise enough to ask them what they stand for, and what they are doing in a positive vein to make something happen which is positive and adds to our community or to our world. BAlilES NEED CONSTANT CARE Protect children from falls by placing gates across all stairways and barriers on windows, cautions the Indus- trial Accident Prevention Association. The IAPA also suggests you make sure crib sides are sturdy and high, and keep a watchful eye on infants at all times. Ontario.: Canola Conference • Mon. April 2 - 9 am - 4,_pm 7:30 - Banquet and guest speaker Tues. April 3 9 am- 4 pm Drayton Community Centre, Drayton Conference to discuss: 1. Basic Canola production techniques 2. Canola industry outlook 3. Exciting and knowledgeable 8.peakers from all aspects of the Canola industry. 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