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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-05-02, Page 18IME HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 2, 1984 KIDS Try turning off the boob tube BY PATRICIA RIMMER • Although many people like to deny it, the television actually becomes a member of the family in many homes. 10 some families, it is considered a babysitter or entertainer for the kids while mom or dad is busy running errands or doing work in or around the house. The television is a great way to pass the time, but who wants to pass the time in front of a tube? Life is short enough already. By the time a child finishes high school, he has spent approximately 11,000 hours in the classroom and 15,000 hours watching television. The average Canadian spends more time watching television than any other single activity except perhaps sleep- ing. It is guessed that by the time a typical Canadian reaches the death bed he will have spent nearly eight years watching television. These statistics amaze me. People, including myself, sit at the televison watching shows whether they really like to watch them or not. i can sit at the television watching an hour long program and then get up asking myself why I wasted my time. Instead of reading a book, some people prefer to watch television. It takes a lot less time to finish a story if you watch it on television than if, you are to read it in a book. However, television leaves nothing to the imagination like. a book does. So often a person is disappointed when they watch a movie that is adapted from a favorite book. A person pictures characters from novels in their own way and to see that person in a different way changes their outlook on the • show and even the story. Also, when put on television', parts of the story are eften changed or left out. Television has a huge effect on a family as a whole. Since television was invented many changes have,resulted in the family routine of many homes. Board games and card games are not nearly as popular as they were years ago, or even when 1 was.a kid. Many children come home from school just in time to watch the Beverly Hillbillies and other favorite television shows. Actually the Beverly Hillbillies is one of the better shows on the tube these days as it , contains far less violence than most shows these days. Programs such as the A Team and the Dukes of Hazards may encourage a child to act in a violent manner or attempt dangerous stunts. Small children do not realize that there are stunt men on television or that in reality the coyote on the Road Runner Show would not, get up . and walk away after being blown p by a cannon or falling into a canyon. Some aspects of TV give us a very unrealistic 'outlook at life. Even adults fall into the trap of believing everything that they see on television. While watching programs such as Dynasty or Knots Landing, one may become accustom - 'ed to the fancy clothes and nice houses in the show and decide that unless he lives in the class that these people live in, he will not be successful. Many people decide that they need what ever appears on the screen whether it be a new car, a new toy or even food. While watching an advertisement for restaurants, you cannot helpbut be taken in by the rich thick mozzarela dripping from a pizza, or the charboiied burger topped with fresh fix. We seem to think we need whatever ,'television tells us wethat need, . Many timesyou can hear a song on an advertisement that is easily picked up by children and adults alike. Many times I have heard preschoolers sing along to advertise- ments on the television or the theme song of a fat'orite cartoon or series. Yet, if you were to ask that same preschooler to count to 12 he ma not be able to do it. Then again, if he did, chances are that he would count in the same rhythm and tune as they learn from the popular children's show Sesame Street. Parents seem to think that Sesame Street is a terrific educational show and 1 have to agree that it does•a super job of teaching children how to count, say the alphabet and do many other things as well. It has been criticized though because each learning segment of the program only lasts approxi- mately 30 seconds, meaning that the child's attention span only has to be short. It is thought that this. short listening and attention span may result in learning difficulties later co in the child's life. Shows such as Charlie's Angels and Ma�tium P.1. show to a child that many . of life's problems may be solved in a half hour or an hour. The child begins to think perhaps that if he has a problem, it may be solved in a short period of time. ' In many homes, the television has replaced many, sources of family entertain- ment. Visiting between family'members has • CHOICE TENDER FULL CUT been cut down considerably. A whole family can sit together for an hour entranced by the tube without saying more than five words to each other. The only time there is any action in the room is when a commercial Is on. This tube that is so popular comes in many shapes, colors and sizes. You may find more than one, perhaps one for every person • in the family. This little box may have a special room named for it...the T.V. room. 1t has many enemies however. One big enemy,is the radio or stereo which competes violently for attention. Once it was the radio that entertained so many as they sat around listening to Jack Benny or Amos and Andy. Another enemy of the televisio home- work which seldom if ever gets .hed if the tube is on. Watching television becomes a _ d ve. In m any homes the television is turned on first -thing in the morning and left on until late at night. Day after day people "have to watch" the soaps. You may say that you are not taken in by the television.. -In that case try this test.. Go to the living room, family room or TV room and unplug the set. Go 'for a week without watching television and see how easy it is. Pew people can do this. It's really sad to seehowmuch money and time is spent on this set. It would be a nicer world' to live in if more people visited than watched television. Conversations today consist of what was on television last night and what will happen on ,filth, game On TV toi fight. Sad isn't it? BONELESS ROUND STEAK (WITH OUR SPECIAL TRIM) CUT FROM SPECIAL! CANADA ,DA„ 5 GRADE BEEF I9f/kg `Ib. DA Y—On Saturday Seaforth Girl Guides sold their cookies to the public. Jennifer Lane is shown selling cookies to Bud Briton. (Photo by Hook) Hullett students sell school pins Friendship ministries from St. Catharines came to Hullett Central School on Wednes- day afternoon, Apr. 25. The whole school saw a puppet presentation at i p.m. about character development. Grades four and up saw another show at 1:30 in which puppets represent human organs and warn of dangers of drugs and smoking. Everyone really liked it. HULLETT SCHOOL PiNS The Students' Council at our school has finally received their Hullett Central lapel pins with safety clasps that it first decided to order about a year ago. These quality. three quarter inch school crest pins sell for 52,50 each. Any parents or students who would like to order pins may do so at the office almost anytime except after school. ATTENTION ....if It's Fashion, quality, Selection and Affordable prices you want, the answer is q 26 Ont. Street STRATFORD PM. 271-9414 � Visit our 4 BARGAIN sctnd•.k. -,. .... AC. , a. - BASEMENT..., Discounts up to d i OFF and More v • Entrance through store or from York St. level. ....,,,uxmpkv. - bb. ;d I OUTSIDE BOTTOM EYE REMOVED S. 91 /kg BONELESS! ROUND ROAST GR STEAK 2.681b INSIDE TOP BONELESS! ROUND ROAST of, STEAK 2.89. 6.37,kg DEU SPECVAL.S MAPLE LEAF STORE SLICED COUNTRY SITCHEN SMOKED HAM TASTY MAPLE LEAF POLISH SAUSAGE COIL MAPLE LEAF MEAT -CELERY -PEPPER SLICED BAKED MEAT LOAVES REGULAR STYLE STORE SLICED Z&W COOKED HAM. EX -SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND DEPENDANTS THE ROYAL CANADIAN SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER MR. HARVEY S. PERCY Royal Canadian Legion Sulte 219, 880 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9A 1C1 'will be visiting Branch No. 156, Seaforth MAY 16, 1984 — 12 NOON to 1:00 P.M. Anyone wishing Information, advice or assistance, regarding: [al Wer Disability Pensions, (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c1 Benevolent Funds; (dJ War Veterans Allowances, Including Widows, or appeals against adverse W.V.A. decisions, l8 requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of the local Branch, whose name appears below, to arrange an Interview. MR. W.R. BEUERMAN Secretary, Box 236,156 Main Street, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1WO 527-0740 MR. CLEAVE COOMBS Service Officer Box 236, 156 Main Street, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1 WO 527-0740 8.80/kg 3.99 Ib 3.95isg 11791b 5.49/kg 2.491b. 5.09/kg 249 Ib. WE PREPARE FANCY MEAT AND/OR . CHEESE TRAYS FOR BUSINESS.MEN'S LUNCHEONS AND OTHER OCCASIONS' MAPLE LEAF ENGLISH STYLE BACK BACON i75 2.49 MAPLE LEAF FULLY COOKED HAM STEAKS 175 9 f. ZION BEEF & PORK BREAKFAST STYLE SAUSAGE 3 73/kg Ib. .6 COUNTRY GOLD SLICED TENDER COOKED HAM ' MAPLE LEAF - 4 V411.-1STYLE SLICED MEATS 125 g f.Q8 1759 1.59 COUNTRY OVEN BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP 6.57/k9 ROAST OR STEAKsPECIAL1981b CUT FROM YOUNG ONTARIO PORK FRESH PORK SIDE BONELESS TENDER RUMP ROAST 6;37 ik9 2.89.' SPECIAL PRICES IN EFFECT FROM 9 A.M. WEDNESDAY. MAY 2 TO CLOSING SATURDAY MAY 5. 1984. SPARERIBS j.79.. 3.95 /kg REGULAR ALL BEEF OR B.B.Q. STYLE REGULAR, THICK. OR HINT OF MAPLE MAPLE LEAF BRAND MAPLE LEAF WIENERS ii,eo 450 g PKG. • SLICED SIDE BACON OUR REG. 3.49 99 IDEAL FOR A COOKOUT 500 g PKG. FRENCH STYLE 2.5 0, FRESH BAKED 2/99 # CROISSANTS BANISH COFFEE RING FRESH FRENCH BREAD for the Seaforth and District Community Centres BOOSTER CLUB CATERING SERVICE. Assistance is needed in the following areas: • Preparation and Set Up • Serving • Cooking • Cleaning Up If you have not been contacted and would like to help, contact: Kevin Kale Bob Carirrpbell 345-2908 527-0675 99199 4509 69' SHANK OR BUTT PORTION FRESH LEG OF PORK 26., 1.4S. FRESH LEG OF PORK MAPLE LEAF REG, THICK, GARLIC SLICED BOLOGNA .. f.79 PACKAGE MAPLE - LEAF BRAND S.P. COTTAGE ROLLS 3.95k91.79b "CENTRE PORTION" 8 VARIETIES MAPLE LEAF MEAT STICKS 1.79 EACH 3.92.1.79. MAPLE LEAF BABY BAG PARA REGULAR OR ALI. BEEF BOLOGNA CHUB 3.29. 1.49. PROD. OF U.S.A. CAN. N0. 1 CALIFORNIA LONG W NEW POTATOES 64P/kg 29#Ib. COUNTRY COED MOD FULLY COOKED COUNTRY STYLE HAM 250 g M P h'tttittLt GOLDEN FRY SAUSAGE 8:f3..3.69. PACKAGE MAPLE LEAF SWEET PICKLED REG. OR MINI CORNED BEEF BRISKET 5.9392.69. MAPLE LEAF FULLY COOKED PORK SHOULDER SMOKED PICNICS 3.?8,91.49 10 LB. BAG PROD. Of S. AFRICA CAN. NO. 1 BARLINKA BLUE GRAPES PRODUCf OF ISRAEL JAFFA ORANGES PROD. OF U.S. CAN. NO. 1 CALIFORNIA FRESH STRAWBERRIES HEAPING 169 QUART i ANIMINIONWP PROD. OF ONTARIO BEAN 1 3o kg • SPROUTS 590 PROD. Of FLORIDA ZUCCHINI Ar• 18:k9 SQUASH 99 PROD. OF U.S. CALIF. FRESH BROCCOLI PROD. OF U.S. CAN. EX. FCY. DELICIOUS 1.96,k9 APPLES..RED . R PROD. Of U.S. CAN. N0. 1 BUNCH CARROTS 7i � PROD. OF U.S. CAN. FCY. 1• p4 ANJOU PEARS 79'. S � ..99° PROD. OF FLORIDA FRESH• 'k9 WATERMELON 49Ib PROD. OF U.S. FLORIDA dr CUCUMBERS 9' PRODUCT OF U.S.A. BUNCHES PRODUCT OF ONTARIO 12 02 $SAW 2/99 PROD. 0F U.S. CAN. N0. 1 CALIFORNIA FRESH ASPARAGUS 3.95 /kg 9113. PRODUCT OF U.S. FRESH LEMONS ��7�" GREEN AN 0 S 3/99 PROD. OF ONT. CAN. NO. 1 DUTCH SET ONIONSPt1200F 79° ASSORTED TROPICAL PLANTS STURDY GERANIUMS DIA f995 °G' EA. LOCALLY GROWN 3 DIA POT 99