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The Huron Expositor, 1980-08-21, Page 7•,7 tiettiight I was dozing in front of t-12tl_etv. ' When tho'harniOniolls strains of "n°9. • , Kink Weneeslaos woke Mo. It was the rerun of the rerun Of the Christmaisshow of ti,st certein comedy series. The first time *4 • around it had been funny and Witching, but August, the show had lost something, Or maybe I just wasn't in the mood for Cltristrnas in August. '-"Why am I watching this?" I asked rnseIf. The two-part answer was simple: A. "You're MO lazy to get up and ban the channel," and B. The other channels have reruns too." dram, musk and current Etft.airS. ' AS far as drama is. concerned, my only complaint is that, in an effert to avoid the Walton-Arnerica-applepie image, Cana- dians seem to have eernered the Marker on four-letter Words and seeing bow , Much they can show on natieeal tv. . I'm in favour of realism, but, sorne,of the stuff can be vulgar. Canadians aren't vulgar, are we? - In music, my complaint is that American and EngOsh entertainers are`insporte'd to do shows in Canada and that's called Canadian eentent. Meanwhile hoinegrown s ;Even if stinurtir weather didn't teke ettetaleets are struggling to get the exposure minds off tv viewing, the reruns Would. • s' they need to show the Canadian public And if the actersi stiike -in. the U.S. isn't what they can do. , resolved soon, television addicts will be The areit, in which I feel Canadian sentenced to a steady diet of the sarneeold_ s leieeesemehas.. been etrongs-for-yearsseis- --- 's tlilitritittead-efffie-liiiilifireviSlieWs ifie current affairs. Several weekly programs - - networks beast- about.'are probing and informative' whether How much longer can we wait to find *fit ' delving into Canadian or foreign politics, ' who shot Dallas' J.R. - everybody's drug traffic on Vancouver streets, refugee favourite bad guy? camps in Thailand or 'the strange die- ' If the strike did anything for fans, it appearanceOf a Canadian researcher who opened our eyes. What a shock to see the ,believed she was close to a discovery stars climb dOwn from the pedestals we put ° worthy of a nobel prize. them on to carry plaeards! Any tourist Programs such as Fifth Estate and W5 would give their eye teeth to snap a picture present stories in interesting terms without of that illustrious picket line. , _ jut deluging viewers with facts and ,A radio personality on a Canadian figures that are seep forgotten. Sometimes station suggested that tr positive aspect At . they shoes scenes we'd rather not see; the U,S. strike might be,,an Increase of sometimes they make us think about things Canadian shows on ouroWn networks, we'd rather ignore. A listener promptly called to say she If we want erelaxing evening in {Mut Of didn't want more .Canadian programs the tube, they're not the type of program because she thought they were poor we tune in, but if we want to be informed, quality.. they probe beyond the headlines. They're On the contrary, I think Canadian se__ realistic, they're award winning and • programming is improving in areae of they're Canadian. • ATABEL TURNBUII. ' Visitors: with lyIebel bull, Mark :Fryslet, ;;EXeter, Barbara Myles, 14 Civic Hospital, 'Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Don Allis, and Elsa Wittbeldt, an exehange, stus dent of 17 in Ingersoll from Sweden called on their Way home from Vancouver, LC. Don Brightrall with Mrs. Gladys Mightrall. - Mrs. Anna Hoegy visited Sunday • at Mrs, Marie Muegge's with her son Louis and Helen Hoegy, Galt- Cernbriti8e- Verna Campbell with Bessie Smale. • Mrs. Anna Hoegy went to evfltdhelle Monday- witir-lier daughter Mrs. Marie Muegge. Kilbarchan Nursing Home entertained the residents of the Manor at a "Picnic Party" on Tuesday. The weather at first was doubtful but proved favourable tong enough to complete the planned program. About 20 of the Manor residents (about 55 with Kilbarchan residents in an) led by their „activity director, Mary Fin- layson came. The -Troup was comfortably seated on the front lawn facing Church Street. The Picnic Party was planned and carried out by our activist, Thelma Bode, assisted by the staff, who announced the program: The McQuaid sisters, ' Marie, Deane Cerel Anne who_have Kilbarchan; become peptilar , entertainers played several' violin solos and the sisters joined in a delightfulit-io rendition of iirtaeree Sweet Herne" using plucked' Strings for interest and veriety. As no plane was available . 'outside as an amornpAniment, a tape - recorder was used success- fully. Tricia Rimmer and Debbie Henderson sang a delightful - duet a-capella and their harmony was wonderful. Thelmas 4unt Florence Finkbeiner, Exeter, played several numbers on the accordion. — HAND CARVINGS Cecil--Zurbrigg. -Thelma's father captivated the group by displaying items of hand f carvings of present and old fitten implements in mini- ature, complete with horses to draw them in harness Of 1011111111NMPIIIM his men erention," This was especially interesting to those whe are or bad been farmers and had used, these which brought a great many experiences in memory, Mr. Zurbrigg's hobby has be - collie se famous that the Ontario Library Film Board called on him and have made a film which will, in time, be available for showings in schools and other places of interest through library serv- ima. Mr. Zurbrigg spoke about his hobby and how he became interested -which was in his school days. He has a small museum at his home in Listowel wheree his worksis onilayTh miniatures are perfect even to the harness on the horses. At the party these were .all displayed on a table and also epassed around by helpers for closer inspection. posit Staff changes at Seoforth'Maime • Seaforth Manor residents spent an enjoyable afternoon last Tuesday as guests of the Kilbarehan Nursing Horne. Mrs. Thelma Bode activity/ director co-ordinated the . event. For more details see Kilbatehan Notes. Mr. Leonard Bloomfield thanked Mrs. Bode and Staff 'el the Kilbarchan Nursing Home for their hospitality and also Mary Finlaysoni added a few remarks and thanked the residents who took part: Miss Doris Wills of Sea - forth Manor Nur ng Home recited "Fifty-four". We teust the residents pf 'Mhos- chan Nursing Home will pay a return visit to the Seaforth Manor Nursing Home. Also on Fridly residents hada most enjoyable bus trip to Stratford and tarred the perk and the beautiful Avon River. The flowers are beau- tiful in the park and several residents enjoyed stopping to feed beget! crumbs to the decks and swirls. Also be - foto leaving Stratford a -stop was made at' "The Do -Nut Isffill" foe refreshments. Ed - hon McLean again was bus driver and gave most court- eous service. Miss Frances Wield= has returned from Seaforth Corn - triunity Hospital and was visited by Mr. and Mrs. J. Wiehlum of England. ENJOY OUTINGS Several residents have en- joyed outings with members ef their (amities including 'lefiss Kate Laverty, who was out with her niece Miss Rita Duncan, also James Metals with daughter Becky Young. Erie Dow had dinner on Thursday with his daughter Mrs. Mabel Clark of Bay- field. Charles Wilson had dinner Sunday evening with Mrs. Eunice Wilson and William Scott enjoyed an cuting with his wife Isobel. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kraft el London visited with Jack Kerr and took him for a drive to Goderich and Bayfield and also visited some of the fruit farms in the area. Later. all had supper with Mrs. Greta Kerr in Settforth. Also visIt- Ing Mr. Kerr recently were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fent- on of Stratford and Mike Blackman of Collingwood. - Visiting with Wilber Keyes were Mary Morris and cso- e-rthe Robinson of Goderich also Russell Miller of Sea - forth. • Visiting Miss Bessie Dav- idson were Mrs. P.M. Rus- sell and Mr. and Mrs. F. Miler of Sigh. also Miss Florence 3. Russell of Ter - onto. Also Mrs. Arinisrs 'risen of Seaforth and sister Ruth of Toronto and Mrs. Annie McNichol and Miss *nine Dundas, Seaforth. Mrs. Ida Wolfe was visited by her pastor Rev. David Bente! of Monkton also Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wolfe and Mrs. Do o thy Lealess and Anne S n. GO HELD 13i o was held on Thurs- day evening at 7 p.m. with a good number of residents SPECIALS NORTH NYLON ti:Fsiirm JOGGERS Only $12.99. Reg. to 18.95 Nom SUEDE 1:r sum J GGERS SPECIAL .;SELECTION Only $16.19 Reg. to 21.95 DON'T MISS OUR SPECIAL CLEARANCE RACK Main Street' Seafo.itiva -527-111 participating. Winners: Un- der B 't Charles, Ross, -1- 1rs. Margeurite Shilt -N- Marguerite Shill, -0- Miss Kate Laverty, -0- Miss Doris Will s, 4 earners -Miss Ha Gardner and 2 lines -Mrs. Gertrude Hail. On Monday afternoon !Ass Ila Gardner celebrated her birthday at a party. la received a number of good wishes and gifts and visiting ft& on Sunday was Mrs. Mabel Crouch of Seaforth. Visiting with Axthur Nich- olson last week was George Kstise of Egmondville. • A number of changes in personnel are taking place this month at the Seaforth Manor Nursing Horne. New members on staff include Mrs. Geraldine Bode in dietary and Mrs. Marie Kelly in housekeeping. Larry Liv: ingston from maintenance h.as had an unfortunate ae- cident and while recuperat- ing wilt be replaced by Clayton Riley. Rob Engel of the same department will be attending school again in Senietther: NEW BOOKKEEPER . We have with us Mrs. Helen Garrick formerly with the Toronto -Dominion Bank, Seaforth. 'Helen will be as- suming CarolyreSrnith's pos. Mon as book-keeper as Car- olyn will be . moving to London. Mrs. Anne Rowland R.N. will assume the Director of Care's position while Mrs. Janet Wigeisworth is away. Mrs. Rowland has been employed on staff since May 1978 and brings with her an excellent background in ger- iatric. Also in the Nursing De- partment is Mrs. Mary Cath- erine Lane R.N. of St. Columban and Mrs. Mary.e, Sanders of Brussels. . The administrator C. Scott Thornton is being trans(er- red to Toronto effective August 30 and his father Cliff S. Thornton will be the administrator. Mr. Thornton has a background. which includes several years as an officer with the R.C.A.F. and with a msjor food company Kellogg S4.1.14111 CO. of Can- ada. He's hktraining cours- es throifgh Fanshawe Col- Jege, London and Carleton University, Ottawa. Leader- ship training with church groups and the Boy Scouts of Canada will prove beneficial, too. He maintains a wide rang- ing interest in the community through church activities. social and fraternal organiz- ations. His wife Jean is the administrator of Greenwood Nursing Home, London. They have three children Sandra, Scott and Susan and two grandchildren John and Sarah Bloodworth. Residents and staff extend a warm welcome to Mr. Thorrlion in his new role. Classes for asthmatic kids start Fall Breathing Classes will begin on September 15, at the Conestoga Regional Nursing School. Youngs St. ' Stratford. The children and adults may be registered on the above date at 7 pen. and 8 p.m. respectively. Mrs. Janice Parsons and an Assistant will be in -charge. A special environ- ment speaker will be cm hand to do some interesting tests. If you have any breathing problems contact your doctor for consent to attend. ' . Special breathing exer- cises have proven beneficial for many persons. It wit). be to year advantage to be seses WE HAVE t!, EXTRA SMALL P ROSE fyIKK , SKIN CARE CREAM ,rn„, FABERGE ROUNTREE MUITI PACK tHOCOLATE $ 1 0 BARS3ARPAC< ONtVg arkest r.wern ft,•••• SI•InfflOaxl STAYFREE MIM PADS $.1 99 30s ONLY 0 NABOB COFFEE releriesieee %sew /NE TRIANGLE sistilit IN YOUR TOWN, -THE SQU ARE MAIN CORNER 60DEMCH CLINTON & SEAFORT TFI!\NLZ LE DISCOUNTmno — present. Classes for begin on Th September 1 tively at 7:30 p.m. at Vanastra. Mrs. Ciro! Bowker will conduct the classes in this area. The Huron Perth Lung Assoc. Is the sponsor 'HE HURON EX OSITO AUGUST 2 TeSTaeTITST sulogigas' Gordon Finkbeitter, Eieter had a display of steighbells all shined for the oceasien. Doris Willis Of the Manor recited a peem and" Joe Prirneau melted A poem in his naturel Oirish brogue of his own creation. The pro- gram .closed With games in which resident's were in- es, volved. •Man - with most buttons- Alvin, , 16; Lady - Mary Neville, 14; Man - oldest - Oliver McKay, 9,1.; Lady - oldest - Mary Layton, 87; baldest man - Bruce, the Manor. Hairs were even dubs will also day evenings . 1980 tents - counted. Lady - whitest hair - Ada Atinstrong;titiurtsh mallows in the jar- 90 - Anna Hoegy (89); birthday nearest the day lady - Ila of the Manor Aug. 17; man - Charlie McKay, Aug. 17,, The group sangHappy Birth- day. • SURPRISE NUMBER A surprise number on the program was when neigh- bour Joe White enjoying it all in the background stepped out and told two parlour jokes. Now for th generous. lunch, doughnu , chocolate milk and ic crearn cones with seco ds, thirds or fourths if r quired. Who said we didn't have a good time? "I've really enjoyed writing this up." Thelma thanked all for making the afternoon a definite --success- and-- Mary Finlayson spoke on behalf of the . manor guests. Out of town visitors were Cathie Maleolm, Gueiph, Joanne Bode, Waterloo, Barbara Myles, Ottawa, Marilyn Hil- lis, Tillsonburg, .the latter two just happened along and enjoyed part of the program. Mrs. Zurbrigg was here with her tr-t-i31 baed Cecil for The party. Children who were noted present were Andrea Muir. been Muir, Tabitha, Justin and Janis, grandchildren of -Doris Muir and Jennifer Vanbakel,. daughter of John Vanbakel. The setting for this picnic patty was perfect - blue sky and fluffy white clouds drift- ing overhead. The threaten- ing shower was turned off. altho' some drops were reported but not enough to worry those in charge. It would have taken a heavy shower to dampen the high spirits of this group. o. • MERRIFIELD—DORSSERS Debra Anne Dorssers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cor. Dorssers of Seaforth and Robert James Merrifield, son of Mr. and Mrs.:Richard Merrifield of London were married in St. James Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, by Father' S.C. Caruana on Aagust 16 at 4 p.m. The bride was given away by her father. The maid of honour was 'Linda Dor-seers of London. The bridesmaids were Susan Dorssers of Seaforth and Terry Merrifield and Cindy Dorssers of London. Sandra Relouw of Grand Bend was flower girl. The bestman was Kirk Cederberg of Kingston and the Ushers were Gerd Rivoire of Kingston, Joe Dorssere of Seaforth and John Parker of Toronto. The' organist was Miureen Hutchinson and the,solgist was Maryanne Smith. After a wedding trip to Quebec, the couple will reside in Kingston. Photo by Philips ',MN& There is still time to have your exterior painting done Call us now 5274880 Hildebrand Paint & Piper _interior a Exterior Decorators MAIN ST. SEAFORTH Window Shades, Wallc:overIng Kern & Sherwin-Williams Paint, Armstrong Carpets BACK TO SCHCi0i. SAV___,NGS ALL CHILDREN'S NEW 25% OFF FALL 8e -WINTER STOCK INFANT TO 6 X 'PRICE REG. Also now lines . sixos 7 t 0 14 Thursday. Fridoy & Saturday onll SWEET BABY JANE r BLOUSES REG. 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