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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-06-20, Page 26At the present time, the nature of our regionalism has changed. Quebec's feel- ing of alienation has been moderated by the federalist stance of Prime Minister Trudeau; he tried - to in- tegrate Quebec into Confed- eration, and the separatist question appears to have been resolved, at least for the time being, with the de- feat in the referendum in 1980. It must be acknowledg- ed, however, that the West has become increasingly bit- ter as it believes that it has been ignored for much of the past fifteen years of Liberal rule. In recent elections, the results in the East determin- , ed the outcome even before the West voted, and that re- inforced its feelings of isola- tion and impotence. 'hen !oo, several measures inch as the abolition of the Crow rate and various policies di- rected to the economic pro- blems of Ontario and Quebec fostered the antagonism which prevails in the West. It appears now that the sit- uation is changing, as the commanding influence of Ontario and Quebec has de- creased. For example in 1970 Quebec's share of total median income was 9.6 per cent, but by 19$0 it was down to 8.5 per cent. For Ontario, the figures show an equiva- lent decline, from 10.6 per cent in 1970 to 9.2 per cent in 1980. On the other hand, the combined share of total median income of Saskatch- ewan and Alberta climbed from 10.6 per cent to 18.0 per cent. The two northern terri- tories showed an increase of about 1 per cent. Since 1971 population shifts also reveal some equalizing movement as the share of national pop- ulation of Alberta has grown to 9.2 per cent from 7.5 per JIA1 7i 1984 i .r€:fielc Community Centre s laPper served, from.. 5:00 • 7:30 PAL Harn, Salads, Strawberries, Tarts, Cake, etc. Tickets - Adults $5.00 Children 4 a'12 yrs. $12.00 Under 4 m Free INS N LATS G??? IS THE TIME tirs,ii; • kiltrf r.. 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From the na- tional perspective, Atlantic Canada seemed to require extra attention because it was relatively depressed, and the accession of New- foundland emphasized our awareness of the Maritimes as a separate region. In the 1930s the Great Depression hit Western Canada with un- usual severity so new politi- cal groups were formed such as Progressives and Social Credit Party which clamor- ed for a redress of real or imaginary economic griev- ances. L'8fli Business by Bruce Whitestone MODERN APPLIANCE CENTRE SAYS BUY NOW AND SAVE NOW J MAKE YOUR WISH COME TRUE NOW! Save on Inglis Frost -Free Refrigerator • full width freezer shelf • cantilever shelves • meatkeeper . • roller wheels • power save switch • nested egg storage • ice bucket and 2 trays Save on Inglis Easy -Clean Range • accu-simmer and hi speed element • digital clock can be set for delay cook and off • 2 appliance outlets • reg. or self clean oven • variable broil • deluxe styling. Also save on self -clean 30 inch range. 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Increased mobil- ity means that if there is an area that is prosperin people will move there. ness thehuge migration to Alberta in the 1970s, and the sizable exodus from Quebec over the past decade. The levelling of economic status will mute social con- trasts and political conflicts as our regions lose their indi- viduality. Canadian regions are losing their distinctive identity. A proliferation of chain stores, the widespread impact of air travel and na- tional television, and the movement of people all have combined to erase much of the regionalism that was so prevalent in Canada before the war. :i There is another factor as well: the mixed impact of politicians. The Liberal Party's emphasis on Quebec helped diminish the French Canadian problem. The re- source boom undoubtedly contributed to the prosperity of the West and the North, but the generally bland gov- ernment in Ontario prevent- ed that area from maintain- ing its economic dominance in Canada. Canada seems to have come of age as a nation, and a stronger national identity is reinforced by a waning of sectionalism and a smooth- ing of regional disparities. By Gene Gary Q. We have a concrete deck on the second floor over the living room. The con- crete is over hot mop.' Is there a product we could apply to the concrete to waterproof it, and where could we buy it? We asked at a paint store and they did not understand what we were talking about. If we cannot waterproof the deck, can we make it more water resistant? — H.G.M. A. There are several good concrete sealers on the mar- ket. Thompson's Water Seal is one, available at most paint stores. After sealing the concrete, you could paint it with a good masonry paint. Check for these products at your paint or hardware stores. ' Solvent -thinned rubber - base paints are ideal for painting basements, porch floors, swimming pools and walks exposed to weather. They provide excellent re- sistance to alkali and water penetration and resist abra- sion. After an alkali -resistant primer has been applied, a finish coat should be used to resist exposure. Two finish coats will be more satisfac- ° tory than a one -coat finish. For best results, always choose a quality . paint and use a special masonry brush or roller to make the job even easier. Q. I have a crystal wine decanter that was washed with liquid bleach and a' brush. The inside of the de- canter is now discolored and scratched. The bottle is about 40 years old and is good crystal. Is there any- way that f can remove the discoloration from the in- side? The inside is white in- stead of clear. Mrs. W.R.B., Bethpage, N.Y. A. The use of bleach ap- parently ruined the finish on the inside. There is no way that I know to repair it or re- store the decanter. However, you can remove the white finish which will leave You with a decanter of clear crystal. To remove the rest of the white finish,. try liquid sandpaper. White vinegar and salt also might do the job or a regular paint remover. :<jsl-i;; Q. The floor, in two rooms of my home is of wood tile which, I suppose, is a par- quet floor. Each tile consists of small pieces of grain run- ning at right angles. The floors need sanding, but how does one do this with a sand- ing machine without running across the grain? — Peter • L.K. A. You sand this type of floor with a sanding machine just as you would any other wood floor, assuming of course. that all tiles are solidly adhered to the sub - floor. Any that are loose should be re -cemented. Just use a finer grade of sandpaper on the machine than -you would normlilly use on a hardwood board floor. Q. Will any paint regard- less of its composition bene- fit front an undercoat of oil - base primer, particularly acrylics? — William A.L. A. You should always fol- low instructions on the paint container you are using. 'It will tell you whether a prim- er is needed. Some paints re- quire a primer, some do not. Q. Help! We spilled salad oil on sandstone and have our footprints immortal- ized in stone. Please tell me how to remove the oil spill stains. — Ed M.J. A. As sandstone is very porous, it may be difficult to remove all the stain However, here are some usually helpful methods. First make a thick paste of powdered whiting or other absorbent powder and ben- zine or naptha (being very careful of the fire hazard) and put a thick layer over the stain. Cover with a sheet of glass or metal to retard evaporation. When the paste is dry or disco- lored, replace with fresh coating. The benzine acts as a solvent to loosen the grease and the powder like a blotter to draw it out. If this doesn't work, try a Country flavor for a weekend home By Barbara Hartung Q. We've just purchased a small home in the country which we will probably use for weekends and our vaca- tions from our apartment in the city. I have a very con- temporary apartment and would like very much to have a `contrast in our country home. Please help me with a plan, one we ca:' follow as time and money permit. My husband and I will be able to do much of the work our- selves -and we'll have -to learn as we go. — B.N. A. The first and most ef- BOOR REVIEW ZOROASTRIANS. Their Re- ligious Beliefs and Prac- tices. By Mary Boyce. Rout- ledge & Kegan Paul, London. (In Canada: Oxford Univer- sity Press, Toronto. $22.75.1 276 pp. Paper. Reviewed by PERCY MADDUX The religion of the Zoro- astrians, or fire -worship- pers,• is the oldest revealed religion in the world. It was named from the prophet Zarathushtra, called by the Greeks Zoroaster, who lived somewhere between 1700 and 1500B. C. in the Middle East. Mary Boyce's book "Zoro- astrians" is a fascinating ac- count of this religion, its fol- lowers, and its history to this very day when there are fewer followers of it in Per- sia, where it started than in some other countries. Pro- fessor Boyce's book is just the thing whereby one may become acquainted with this great religion of the world. Of course, one reading of it will not be ''enough. It is a book which can command a great deal of your attention. . mixture of one part "sodium citrate with six parts of water and six parts of commercial glycerine. Add sufficient whiting powder to form a thick paste. A coat of this paste should be kept on the stain for one week, and new paste added when it dries out. Then flush dried -out second layer away and the stain should be gone. Q. We have antiqued wrought -iron railing that needs cleaning. What is the best way to restore the ap- pearance without spoiling the finish?.-- Joe M.L. A. Clean the surfaces by rubbing with linseed oil. Then wipe off the oil with clean, dry cloths: fective step is merely a good cleanup to see what you actually have to work with. Are the floors of wood? If so, you might wish to sand and bleach them to a light tone. How are the walls? If they are in good repair, several coats of a good, light paint will do wonders perhaps a pale, pale yellow or a rosy mauve. How are the architectural features of the room? Do you have a fireplace? If so, is it attractive? Would it benefit from a coat of paint or a new mantel or refacing of rough - sawn wood? If you do have a fireplace, a pair of love seats flanking it would be cozy. Choose a small-scale country fabric and consider one love seat that makes into a bed for overnight guests. Repeat the country fabric in simple -to -make tieback draperies for your windows. Look for rustic accessories and used furniture you can pick up at sales and country auctions. A nice touch would be to emphasize the country am- bience with some stenciling — a favorite wall decoration of the past century. Q. At present I have a.king- size quilted bedspread plus two swivel rockers in my bedroom. I bought an addi- tional 'bedspread to match' and, had it cut to cover TV TEASERS By W. WILSON CASEY 1. Who was the hostess of the syndicated "Solid Gold" which had recording artists performing their hit records? 2. Who "starred as the Green Hornet with Bruce Lee as his manservant? 3. Roy Thinnes played in a series about alien beings who had landed on earth called "The Invaders." Looking like humans, how were the aliens detectable? 4. Who played Captain Kangaroo? 5. What was the setting of CBS' "Park Place" and why did people visit it? 6. What person posed the phrase, "It's Howdy Doody Time?" gums gofl oteljng '9 '33TApe legal pug s,ta1 Mgl pao;;g lou pinoa oticei sivatia .to; amid y .� uggsaam clog s;aeaq ou pgq Kagy '£ suuellIIM ugA )Ia1MJgM auuotd :51I3A1SNV RUSTIC CHARM—A fresh country flair is served up in this delightful living room with a pair of butterscotch print love seats flanking a fireplace. Stenciling above,,the mantel adds to the rustic charm. cushions and the front of chairs with a solid contrast- ing color for the back and ruffle. The trend in the past few years seems to show comforters thrown over a dustruffled bed and many pillows tossed over it. When I first noticed it, it seemed the way beds should look, when ready to go to sleep, as they always were with sheets and pillow cases to match. How- ever,, I see almost only those displays and no bedspreads in higher prices shown. Are bedspreads passe? Should I have my spread cut clown to comforter size and add a dust ruffle? This has been -puzzling me and I would appreciate your opin- ion. I am aware there is no set rule, but I would like to know if comforters and sleeping pillow linens are correct for daytime use. — L.M. A. You are correct- there are no set rules. Use which- ever you prefer. Bedspreads, however, are not passe. You see a lot of comforters and matching sheets and pillow shams but that's because manufacturers have been heavily advertising them. Beds piled high with pillows and matching linens can be immensely attractive. How- ever, this plan. has its draw- backs. It's work to take off the pillows each night. Also after a few washings the sheets and pillowcases look faded against the shams and comforter. Naturally pulling up the comforterand smoothing it out is -an easy way to make the bed,. in that respect. So, I think it is a toss-up. Both are fine ways to dress your bed. One rea- son you do not see many high priced bedspreads in stores these days is simply because of the cost. 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