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The Huron Expositor, 1980-08-28, Page 144..0TH 111.4000...0cP0111170.Ro. ,41)0.4517: 1980.:. 47,747- .0 4 Bereft the. 44iSsOr begins this Week 1 should halt fer neerttent to,liete that seveeal peOple hive actually been. takingthis trip igong With me.: It'e fun orme to Wit back (0** Years age, already) and it's :nice to know others :are ._ having NO, on the trip. When we left Off last Week we were *St arriving in Tehran. We mitered the city on, ffs main street, Reza •Pahlavi Bouletrard.(n4 most certainly Ayatollah Avenue) and it was much like driving down ..a*. an street in a North Amerkan city. The boulevard Is well-kepe It's clean, lined with trees, lit whit neon and about as true a representation of Iranian life as Saying the Toronto Argonauts are an example of the best.the 6triadian Football, League has to offer. I vvas-to find that out rather quickly. Main. Street Tehran aid Magit is in his own environment. His home was east of the centre of town so we had an opportunity to get an extensive look at downtown. It, much like Istanbul but even worse, is filled with drivers who seem to assume they are participants in a three ring circus. It was about 9 in the evening before we arrived at Weirs home. It was a tastelessly furnished place (by our standardsTmiddle-claes-orhigherbytheTte)ated filled' With a wife (one) and two children (boy 'arid girl). They were glad to see their old man, and his •arrival was followed by a mixture of chatter, screams and laughter (from his kids) and embracing. We went unnoticed for quite some time and when attention was finally paid us we became something of a novelty. The big M and his family seemed one group of people who were apparently able to take the shah's attempt at westernizing theftcountry jn stride. His wife wore no veil and of course Magit's life as .a small entrepreneur spoke for itself. His children, victims or beneficiaries of the westernization process, were spoiled brats, as we found out later. After a short while the simplicity of the house began to gain in appeal. On the main floor was a large living room, a dining -den area with French doors and a kitchen tucked into the back. Upstairs, presumably were the bedrooms. EASTERN BATHROOM 9 The bathroom facilities, it was a suprise though it shouldn't have been, were Eastern. More need not be said. The big M's house, however, did have a shower, which for me by this point- was a luxury. After the festivities of arrival, Mrs. Magoo laid on a big sprcad of food for us. The dinatttinae conversation eluded . us, but having not eaten for about nine hours, were were too busy exercising our mouths to be offended. Finally 11 o'clock rolled around and it was time to hit the scratcher. No, actually, it waseeme to entertain visitors. There is a real sense of frustration in being party to a 12 person conversation and not having the slightest idea whet Is going on. Three couples had dropped in on the Magoo family, not me of them arriving before 11, and it was well after midnight before we could be excused. Bed Was a thin plastic mattress on the floor of the 'den,' a real treat after the back seat of a Mercedes or a tacky hotel in Turkey. Without Magit banging on the door with the rising of the sun I was able to sleep to 11: thereby recapturing only a small portion of the rest I lost on the trip east. His guests must have stayed late, because even the big M was just getting mobile. SLEEP ON TElE FLOOR It turns out dud his sleeping accomodations are no better than ours. Magit, his wife and two children all slept in the living room, on the floor, on the same kind of mattresses I had. There was a room upstairs, it turned out. but the family evidently didn't see the sense in using it as a bedroom. Aside from holding a few items for storage the morn sat empty, virtually utilised. A very easy morning (late sleep, - late 'breakfast, a shower, just like home) preceded myfiret real exposure to Tehran. In the early afternoon my travelling companion and I headed out on foot down the main street, back the same direction from which we had come in the night before: The neon lights were off and the streets were packed with real Iranians going about their daily business. People were scurrying about, many with turkeys shoved under their arms. Behind low stone and mud walls on the main mute were small farms loaded with sheep. Zoning by-laws evidently had not yet hit the city. THE BEGGARS A little further was real Iranian life. a veritable slap in the face. They line up along the walls bordering the sidewalk: men. women and children. The men. some as young as the mid -twenties, squat against the wall and with one hand cover their face with a handkerchlef while the olumn other dangles in front of them solicitous of a donation. Theirkiet diSturbing fee of this entire scenario though were the Meg children. The sight of them is impossible' to erase •from the memory, Some of them were no more, than five and they'd stand in front of the wall fwith a rusted out baby tram parked beside them. Inside are a hunch of tiny screw drivers which they sell for five cents (the e exchange) a piece. One wonders if he has 'parents, or perhaps that disgusting creature beside him is his father. Everywhere are people with physical ;',deforinities. Missing limbs and mangled limbs are far more than just exceptions. I remember, at the time, thinking these physical problems were products of ignorance, the result of intermarriage and inferior medical practice. To a large extent, I was probably right, but there may have been other players in this sad scene. It would not surprise me in ----the-least-if SAVAK ethe-glotiousepresent- ofesecrerpolitreeee donated to Iran by the CIA, had played their part in this unfortunate situation. The entire experience leaves one with a much better appreciation of what is going on in the country today, Nobody could ever justify to me the inhuman activities of the Ayatollah and his pawns. In the same light, I don't have to be convinced of the cause of the Iranian people.- 1(6 is not hard to justify their bitterness, anger and frustration towards the United States and the Shah. Their means may sometimes be immoraL„inhuman and incomprehensible, but I can understand how their essential cause is just. No, digging The answer to last week's question: 1) Music I suspeeted I would et 'Rolling Stoves' as the answer for the Wag Love in Vain. The S tones, indeed, did do it, but it was .a long time after it was originally written and recorded. The song, actually, is one of the few recOrdings about today of country blues sbiger Robert Johnson, It was conlOsed and written in the 1930's, a part of a brief career that was abruptly ended when the singer was murdered. There are almost as many accounts of his death about as ' there are Ways to commit murder. No one knows for sure. 2) - Sports.: The man who played third base in the most gantesIbr the Dodgers in 1972 was none other than their current all-star first baseman Steve Garvey. After that year the team wisely moved him to first, judging that one scattergun on the left side of the infield (shortstop Bill Russell) was enoueh. This week's questions: 1) Music - Felonius my old friend/ Step on in and let me shake your hand/ So glad that you're here again/ For one mote time/ Let your --madness-run-witIrminet Streeteeetill unseen -We'll find somehow/ No time is better than now/ (Chorus) Tell me where are you driving/ Midnight Cruiser/ Where is your bounty/ Of fortune and fame/ I am another/ gentleman loser/ Drive me to Harlen/ Or somewhere the same. The song is by an American group and features a guitar solo by a fellow who is now a member of a group playing in London tommorrw night.ktis outstanding guitar work has faded into the tracks with the new band. 2) Sports - Who was the last member of the Tomtit° Maple Leafs to be named rookie -of -the -year? No, Frank, it isn't Howie Meeker. . Answer either the music or sports question and win a one .year membership in the Mud Bruneteau Fan Club (MBFC). • • 77.-07477i,4 ;374Troir,47,•;;;F**Cilir:qtr:,41,:...rh:Ent•I' Ciderfest to go'2 days , • The Van Egmond Feund- '-Atkin has announced plans for its 6th Annual Ciderfest celebration September 28th at the historic Van Egmond„ House in Egmondville. Sun- day afternoon events will continue with the same pat- tern of attractions as in the pest. but will feature new displays and demonstrations for visitors to the site. Along with the usual cider making are a dozen exhibitions of an educational and entertain-' ment nature. The Huron County Pioneer Museum will conduct apple butter demonstrations and candles will be poured on site using pioneer methods. A display of Huron County quilts is in preparation and a collection of dolls from around the world will be set up. It is hoped to have a display of pioneer costumes available from a Perth Coun- ty museum and arrange- ments are being completed for a display of the photo- graphy of Sallows recently acquired by Gallery Strat- ford. An item sure to attract attention will be a room full of antique bottles. buttons and button hooks collected by John and Ina Fisher of Clinton. Antique farm equip- ment on display will include a collection of walking ploughs There will be horse and wagon rides for the kids. In addition to a larrze flea 11.14.1teton the_groundsothere.. will be demonstrations of many arts and crafts taking place throughout the after- noon. The spinners and,wea- vers guild will demonstrate their handicrafts in part of the newly renovated house. The DWO Museum of Indian Archives, who have conducted extensive archae- logical excavations at the historic site will' have a display of artifacts relevant to pre -European Huron County. Many additional displays .are The...Citterfest Committee has attempted to expand the schedule of events this year to include two special activities on Sat- urday, September 26. During the Saturday afternoon, a Bavarian Tent will be set up- on the grotinds inviting Sea - forth and area residents and visitors to visit the Van Egmond House for some special entertainment. This event is being held under the authority of a special oc- casion permit. Winter tickets selling well Sales of the winter series of the Blyth Ceotre for the Arts are going briskly. Keith Roulston, administrator of the Blyth Centre announced. .Scats for the series are reserved on a first come. first serve basis, so patrons are advised to buy their sub- scriptions now. The music series includes a performance by The Brass Company on November 12. Christmas music from the Renaissance by The Huggett Family. on December 11, Maureen Forrester on April 24 and The Tapestry Singers with a collection of show tunes on May 20. The cost of that series os only S16.00 for PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE NAME ciarroN CAMPUS Vest:sire Road, Clinton, Ontario NOM 11.0 pbone 482-3458 DAVIS] ACADEMIC Horne Study (Mathematics Levels 11 to IV and English Levels 111 and IV) CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGES Conversational French 1 CLERICA1/SECRETARIAL Bookkeeping Fundamentals - Part 1 Bootkeeping Level 11 fypewriting SWUM:SION AND MANAGEMENT Effective Supervision - Human Relations Manufacturing, Planning and Control PRE -CERTIFICATION AND REFRESHER COURSES Propane Gas Fitter Licence Preparation 00-1T-YOURSEIF rmish Carpentry.and Cabinet Making 1 WOMEN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM Leadership for Women COURSES FOR REGISTERED NURSES introduction to Coronary Care Theoretical Concepts of Intravenous Therapy Topics in Geriatrics for Registered Nurses Theoretical Concepts of Respiratory Nursing Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing for Registered Nurses M. T. M. ea T. T. M. M. M. & TH. T. M. TH. OR T. W. & M. TH. W. & T. T & TH. FEE SIS 538 543 518 522 566 565 366 518 525 52.5 525 525 527 518 For more information, Otto obtain a copy of our Fan 1980 Tabloid contatinfog details on **Above courses or other partadme cora-sex offered through Continuing &lunation, idephone or visit our abston Campus between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Fdday and from 630 an to oao p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Conestoga College of • • ied Arts eohnology We've dot a lottoshare. 1. •Sa ale a, a -,••• act., ,-- the four events. A children's series includ- ing folk singer Eric Nagler on November 22 and the Lam. poom Puppet Theatre on March 14 is also offered for a price of 54.00 More details on a series of children's movies on Saturday morning will bc released soon. Tickets for two other spec- ial events are on sale now. The Family Brown. famed country and western record- ing stars. will appear at Blyth on October 18. Tickets are S7.50. The RCMP Show Band will present a concert 'on November 30, 1980. for the cosi of 53 00 for adults and SI 54) for children. BUZZ OFF, WE'RE EATING -Roti Lane of St. Coiumban and Sharon, Wilson of Seaforthwere more interested In eating barbeOued chicken • than in having their picture...taken, as they attended the barbeque and dance sponsored by the Seaforth Junior Centenaires Booster Club at the arena Saturday. The club plans to make the event an annual affair.(PhotO Ellis) • Egmondville Correspondent MRS. C. GEDDES 527-0844 Mary Ryan hosted a mis- cellaneous shower for Pam Geddes last Sunday. All ; Pam's fiance's aunts were in attendance. September 27, 28 On _Saturday evening at 8 p.m.. activities move to the SDHS gymfor the first "Sippin' Cider Concert" to be held in conjunction with Ciderfest. This musical con- cert will feature 7 -time Open Fiddling Champion and re- cording star Ed Gyurki along with a two hour programme of music and dance. The programme will include the New Canadian Klompen Dancers, the McQuaid Step- pers and a host of local talent yet to be confirmed. Admission to the Sippin' Cider Concert will be 53 for adults and SI .50 for children. The Sunday events are avail- able to all comers for SI which provides access to all Sunday exhibits. The Van Egmond Found- ation depends on Ciderfest as its major fund-raising activity during the year. By this year's events. the build- ing program for phase 11 should be completed and visitors will have a chance to see the Van Egmond house in grand form. The interior has been re -finished, the front porch has been restored a security eystem has been installed and the project awaits only the construction of an outbuilding at the rear LAST NIGHT AUG. 211 tH _ rha &- r, .1).r.Oote art at Ft ggaro al 1 new \ : ofwe a titvi -r -411i44 k‘• • • .1j 4ctm'clivv FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY GNU N NIAGARA FALLS AFTER. A EL. THIS TIME. -WO MEN ARE STILL T WAR ... AttE17 SAMOA V MGM flATUATS GOOD GUYS WEAR BLACK Chuck Norris is back tt:,),,t,-Lirj 5150. "FORCE OF ONE" FROM SSPT. 1 ST, ON ORME IN Witt SE OPEN WEEKENOS ONT.Y y.$ SODEINCH at CONCESSION -U. 4 .• • PRONE 524-91$1 #4571#811F— VAST NIGHT THURSDAY. AUG. 23 TH. STEVE McQUEEN THE WRITER Prq to°!;;:r"'kir STARTS FRIDAY! AUG. 29 to4 SEPT. 4 TH TWO SNOWS DI. SAT. 755 CENT SECNNTEEL SUM MUTES. 1PAA A FANTASY, A MUSICAL, A PLACE WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE /MX IRIPasaMirJi HO UM ..t4riEfi ...iLICIPACIfil ...ouslaeng .831Bilt3 .00.4.1• COM:NG SOON "HONEY SUCKLE ROSE" "DRESSED TO KILL" (7' yrAl ' H PHONE 524 7811 AiP CONDITIONED PR • RAM SUSJECT T • CHA N • t.vnT T NOTICE . o.f.tb.e.. hettae. Perneenent furnishing and the develop- ment of local history displays on the inside of the house will begin at the conclusion of the Ciderfest co-operation with the Sea - forth Horticultural Society, the grand old house will be decorated with a myriad of Fall flowers during Ciderfest weekend. Last year, approximately 3,000 visitors attended the Sunday afternoon events., Benefit DANCE for Dennis & Bonnie BEUERMAN on September 5th at Family Paradise Ladies please bring lunch MITCHELL FAIR FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 6:30 p.m. Western Horse Show 8:00 p.m. Queen of the Fair Competition 9:00 p.m. Family Dance, music by The Footnotes 11:00 p.m. Crowning of the Fair Oueen SATURDAY. AUGUST 30 1230 p.m.Paradaled by_ IMItcheit Lealon Band 1:30 p.m. Official opening by Perth Co. Warden Carl Vock : Loa Sawing Contest Livestock Judging : Light Horse & Pony Show Talent Show (in Arena) : Horse Shoe Pitching Antique Machinery Show & Display Mini Tractor Pull Step Dancing Competition (In Arena) 9:00 p.m. Dance "Second Time 'Round", couples only SUNDAY. AUGUST 31 1:30 p.m. Tug -O -War : Horse Shoe Pitching Entertainment -in front of bleachers 3:00 p.m. Demolition Derby MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 10:00 am- 4-H Competitions & inter Club Show 2:00 p.m. Heavy Horse, Carriage & Roadster Show 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Pork Chop Barbecue EXHIBIT BUILDINGS OPEN AT ALL TIMES • 7:00 p.m. • Seugeen Amusements & Midway always In operation GOOD FOOD AVAILABLE Fun for all at 11, The Biggest Little Fair In Ontario 4 Of CALIFORNIA 1. RET CANADA LTD FOR FALL '80 NEW VELVET BLAZERS.. .. A fashion first for fall in wine, brown, green, black and navy. MISSES 65.00 OVERSIZE 75.00 WASHABLE SKIRTS.. .. .Flared, pleated and kilt styles In co-ordinating checks and plaids Priced at 30.00 to 45.00 CO-ORDINATING BLOUSES Plain shade silky knits in rose , blue or beige. All sizes 29.00 Color blended new pattern shirts, long sleeves, all sizes 25 00 to 30.00 SUPER -SUEDE SUITS See these beautiful two piece suede -like suits and a smart wedgewood blue shade, .* Misses Women's Sizes Coat 65.00 skirt 35.00 Coat 70.00, Skirt 40.00 OUR HALF PRICE- CLEARANCE OF SUMMER T-SHIRTS, SHORTS, DRESSES, SKIRTS, SLACKS ETC. CONTINUES FOR THIS WEEK BOYS "BACK TO SCHOOL" SPECIALS Levi & G.W.G. Denim or cord Jeans 8 to 12 Levi & G.W.G. Denim or cord Jeans 14 to 18 12.95 14 95 Half Price Clearance on boy's knit shirts STORE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTAST, LABOR DAY Otir Store remains closed each & every Wednesday P - - - -,- -s- asak 4.! aealc 41. 46:4.106.1111111111410161111•11111411114.4E 46,NIfie4 - -