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gin Landers Gets Brass Goose Egg Dear Ann Landers The Brass Goose Egg Award to you Babe for your insensitive unprofessional comments regarding the adult bedwetter Add 50 lashes for his big mouth Wife What business does she have discussing problem of this nature with friend Why didnt she see to it that her husband went to doctor Also Since when does one night out week with the boys constitute beer drunk You realty messed up on that one Whats With you anyway FirstTime Male Writer Dear FirstTime Cool it Dad The facts are as follows Some letters are too long to print so must trim them to fit this space The letter from the woman married to the beer drunk went on and on This is typical of people who write to me to unload had to make drastic cuts in that letter but printed enough of it so the readers could get fairly ac curate picture of what she had been putting up with The womans husband had been wetting the bed for years She said he drinks several bottles of beer every night after supper When he goes out for his weekly night on the town with the boys its like Swanee River The man refuses to discuss his problem with doctor He says aint sick Whats more he thinks because he pays the bills and gives her room and board she should not mind swimming three nights week NOW do you get the picture Dear Ann Landers My husband is the hailfellowwell mettype loves everybody and has heart as big as all outdoors Problem At least two nights week he brings out oltown salesmen ttwo and three at time for dinner never know in advance He just shows up with the extras Im good cook but Im not magician cant stretch lourpound chicken to feed eight people keep telling Bigsllearted Joe to please give me at least an hours notice so can run to the market He says These travelling guys would rather have fried egg inva persons home than sirloin steak in restaurant Please give me solution to this problem Ann Landers am SaucerEyed In San Francisco Dear Sauce Your husband gave you the answer Frv eggs and make no apologies Dear Ann Landers Usually your advice is pretty good but you really blew it when the reader wanted to know if it was proper to take photographs of deceased person in casket was sure you would say No its morbid and in poor taste Instead you quoted two morticians who said Its perfectly all right people do it all the time Slumberroom indeed The person in the casket is DEAD not sleeping Furthermore just because something is done frequently does not mean its right Please let that reader know how Yttl feel It the reader had wanted an answer from mortician he would have asked one Sickeiictl In helnesford Dear Chef The question was Is it proper Two mort icians said Yes They are authorities am not Personally find the practice weird but for those who want final remembrance who am to say its wrong Several readers expressed the opinion that most people would not care to have their remains photographed Perhaps the camera bulls should ask themselves how they would feel under similar circumstances Erma Bombeck Remembers Grandfather It ERMA BONIBHCK have always directed my Christmas column toward families who are caught tip in tinsel marathon of tree trimming stockingstuffing musicmaking dogbarking and childrcnsquealing lheyhe so busy that sometimes get only glance before the garbage is wrapped in me Occasionally so meone puts me on the back porch to catch the slush from boots If Im lucky escape the licking flames when get thrown into the fireplace with discarded wrappings and warranties So Ive decided to write to all of you today who have the time to read me those who have just moved to an area and havent made new friends those who are alone because they cant afford the trip home or those whose families have been splintered by distance or disinterest And you are alone Let me tell you about my grandfather Ile lived by himself in little trailer iti southwest thio until he died few tfgt ago always felt sorry for him when visited at Christmas because he only had about five cards on top of the set two or at the most three packages to open and pitiful artificial tree with single strand of lights that bubbled like they were going to boil over You would have thought those pathetic trappings were straight from the Sistine Chapel Hed pick tip each card trace the scene with his fingers and marvel This is pretty enough to put iii frame Iheii hed recite the message inside which he had metiioriled The boxes were another delight Hed shake them and make guess as to what they held and place them gently under the free Then hed prime you for that big moment when he said Im going to light the tree for you My sew iiig machiiic find bigger light The year before he lied when he spent Christmas in the hospital he ravcd the entire visiting period over favor on his dinner tray styrofoam Santa Claus with red gtiiiidrop but held on by toothpick Every Christmas since then have had to ask myself Can quote single line froiti the stack of cards receive Can visit without keeping an eye on my watch an bccoitic chidlikc with excitement over box that obvious ly holds handkerchief Can live with my solitude itliotit selfpity God help me think my grandfather felt sorry for me people places lFttTlllI LIGIIIS liavclways Tours is pro Itllllt the Barrie llorticidtuial Society with bus to view the Christmas iecoratiotis in Bar tlic trucks in service To obtain Simcoc Rescue Sqtiad to pur chase new equipment and keep tickets call BaldockHenry The marriaae of Karen Ann Stephen Henry was solemnized at Essa Road Presbyterian Church on August 25 Following the wedding the couple travelled to the west coast and are now residing in Toronto Photo by Ste ingard Baldock and IVE MAGNETIC AIR MAX WEBSTER Sale mart Price each 25 ON THE RADIO DONNA EATET HITS Lden Notes 8y JEAN GABLE Of The Barrie Horticultural Society One Of the plants have not mentioned how to care for is probably one of the most common and always one of the best to send to hospitals and nur sing homes That is the Chrysanthemum These flowers now come in beautiful shades and are one of the very best buys anytime of the year Here is how to treat the plant Place the plant in receptacle that will hold water in indirect or filtered light Water the plant thoroughly when soil surface is dry or there is slight wilting of the foliage lt31 moderate temperature is best away from hot air current radiator and not on top of the Cut off any faded blooms as they come Dont kill it with kindness Another plant you may have received is Rieger Begonia These are beautiful plants with lovely glossy leaves and beautiful begonia type flowers with deep and varied colors with double or single blooms We have not had these plants very long in Canada The old Busy Lizzy used to be the Begonias available to us They were good in their dav To keep your Reiger Begonia be sure to keep the soil moist and irrigate with water at room temperature They like temperature between 60 aeonNEnstoNE srvx ATET TS EL0 mart Sale Price each DREAM POLICE CHEAP TRICK Youll get sound value 549 forjust each ANNE MURRAY 49 GREATEST HITS VOL ABBA Help your plants live to New Year and 70 deg Never let the roots of this plant become cold Therefore windowsill is hardly the place forit It needs north light in summer and south light in winter These plants are subject to mould on their leaves and this can be prevented with systemic fungicide used according to directions of the maker TROPICAL Remember most of our tropical foliage plants come from Florida and they need repotting with good soil with lots of peatmOSS to hold the moisture This is the week the Christmas tree reigns supreme Please remember to keep it watered and do also remember all the fire prevention rules We have some wonderful fire departments but we hope they are not needed at your home If you are going away and want plant sitter call Jim Driver at 7284193 Leave your plants in good care and your pets with your vet and you will have happier holiday SOCIETY NEWS Dont forget the free bus from Travelways to see the lights of Barrie December 27 If you cant get the regular bookers call 7284543 Time is in Place Wellington Hotel There are still some seats available for Show Boat January 19 Open meeting is Ttrto pm at Shop today through Saturday January 5th for these soun While quantities last We reserve the right to limit quantities Vki ILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU mart Sale Price each KENY KENNY ROGERS Codrington school on January 10 How about all new members of 1979 coming out to start the year off right Social Convener for 1980 will be Joe Palmer most friendly member who will be glad to greet you Come and meet the new president Lionel Brock and make Llew Beaver very happy as this is his meeting aiiadian Garden Pool and Patio Show will be held in the Queen Elizabeth Building Exhibition Park Toronto on March and Likely the Barrie Society will be asked to help man booth As new year dawns and these words by Edna Jacques speak my thoughts New Years coming round the bend What will it bring of good or iii new acquaintance an old friend host of lovely days to fill With sorrow happiness and mirth The precious vintage of the earth lied letter days that sing and glow From early morning until night Plain common evenings row on row Iatl windows shining lamps alight cat asleep before the grate tih precious gift beyond all praise hob round year of common days it PIY NEW YEAR Bnitriisr IN AMERICA SUPERTRAMP LONG RUN EAGLES IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR ROD STEWART mart 49 Sale Price each SUMMER 73741844 for delivery or btiy them at MidWay Variety on Bradford and John Streets LED ZEPPELIN ric free of charge on Thurs day December 27 at pm from the Wellington Hotel To mart Sale Price each mart 49 Sale Price each reserve call Florcticc Lockha rt between lit atid at 7283873 Margaret Laurence at TltitiTitS or May Maxwell at 7288348 IllilSlHN SliIIIS New Years Eve dropin for thc Collier Christian Singles IS being planned at Gwens home call 7289309 or Lillian at 7260971 for further information HUG DANCE The Sons of Scotland are holding their annual llogiiianay Dance iii the Willow Room of the Coiilincn tal ltiii on Monday December 3f at to pm hot buffet dinner will be served at with dancing to follow at to the music of Syd Stark Tickets are Slo each For further lltr formation and reservations call 71283048 or Tftitllfitl RESCIESQIADDANCE The Siincoc Rescue Squad is holding New Years Eve dance at the Barrie Armoury on Monday December 31 The dance will start at with live band Willow Creek Tickets are $45 per couple hich includes hats horns meal door pllltS and drinks All proceeds will go to the Garncrs Sporting Goods on Dttiilop Brass and Glenn at the Ilayfield Hall or Radio Shack in the Georgian lall IIIlIICICNIRS The Allandale Senior Citiens club will be having lttwcck course in begiiincrs bridge starting Thursday January from lIitl Rho and continuing every Thursday at the same time Ms Scottie Chitrch will be teaching the course which will be held at the Essa Road Church There is no charge but it may be necessary to buy small book ELVISNIGIIT On Saturday January Eleanor McCue and Jane Lapp will be having their third ari nual EIVIS Presley Night with all proceed to be donated to the Heart Foundation Per forming once again will be superlative Elvis imitator Selvis of Toronto with music by DJ iii the breaks Tickets are $20 per couple and are available at Sam the Record Man downtown The fuit begins at pm at the ANAF Club George Street For further information call 7260868 or 7269th GREATEST HITS BEE GEES At your neighbourhood muff store lanair pLAZA HWY 27 BAYFIELD ST BARRIE ONT each marJ HYDRA TOTO mart 49 Safe Price each ORlLLlA SQUARE HWY 11 AT WEST ST NORTH ORlLLlA OPEN MON TO FRIDAY A610 SATURDAYS A310 CLASSIC CRYSTAL CRYSTAL GALE mart Sale Price each 49 WE WELCOME CHARGEX