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WHITBYFREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17,1982, PAGE 7 Between You and Me By RUTII COLES As time goes on my "forgetter" gets worse and worse; so does my husband's. For that I am thank- fui! We just laugh and tease each other or try to help each other out. The strange thing is that he can often find something I have misplaced, say a sweat- er, and I have carefully gone through the cupboard several times with great care but alas he just looks and he'il have it in his haid. Sometimes this works in reverse. So much this week for our leaf raking after all the rain we have had. An autumn ritual which I love but in our case a lot of work. A fire of leaves brings back many happy memories of times long gone. I just love the smeil 0f the smoke, thick white clouds Of it swirling around your head. This week I had a column about a wonderful old mill and wonderful food, good service and a charm- ing atmosphere. It's justýa delight. Somehow as I rushed at the last minute to type it out it had all dis- appeared. All these notes I keep in one place always and they are ever ready at my fingertips. Not tonight. I either,threw them out which means I'rn really in trouble or we have a gremlin in the house. And so to the election on November 8. Only 30 per cent of all eligible voters turned out. Why I wonder? A very good day weather wise, few people travelling or staying in the south. No doubt apathy and indif- ference. Sickness such as colds or the flu always keeps some indoors but that doesn't account for many. I wonder how these people would react to being transported across the sea to East Germany, Poland or countless other countries. They might react with great violence to no avail except maybe a stint in a prison camp. If we declared a vote for only a certain segment, a privileged few, what an uproar there would be. All this nonsense of laying on the ground, going limp and having to be pulled off the road. What a futile and stupid way of trying to make a point. A great waste of time and a great waste of money when you think of all the off-duty police.who have to be called in. I was told a long time ago that pictures of these people are always taken and how surprising it is that the same faces turn up again and again. This applies to strikers too and people are showing up at these affairs who are not connected in any way but are agitators who come from far and near. A senior police officer in Toronto told me this, so I keep my eyes open when I see T.V. reports. As a Protestant, I have admired the Roman Catholic school systernifor some years. This past week we were taken on a tour of the new Adminis- tratiori Building on Rossland Road. We were intrig- ued with the design of the building and everything in it from cormputers to office. From this strong struc- ture should corne many goôd things. . I was very impressed a few years ago when I asked for information about their sex education pro- gram. Ail my questions îvere answered and I was allowed to read any books or pamphlets from their office. They were very kind and helpfl. So much for the fox I wrote about last week; he must le dead. I was amazed to see pictures and reports of foxes in England, sitting on doorsteps or windowsills. Mothers and their cubs playing about in gardens and on the streets but not a mention of rabies. Maybe the disease hasn't spread to the island. I know they have very strict rules about allowing pets in, and they have to be quarantined for six months. Maybe this is the answer. Marigold signs Murray Westgate Murray Westgate was a national figure. He was as much a part of Saturday night in Canada as the Gardens or the Forum or Foster Hewitt. He was the warm gravel-voiced spokesman for Imperial Oil for'so many years on Hockey Night in Canada. Last summer Murray let it be known that he might just be interested in returning to the stage after an absence of more than 20 years. The producers of the Mari- gold took him at his word. They offered him the role of George, the slightly demented farm- er, in the Peter Colley thriller "I'll Be Back Before Midnight". Murray Westgate has not been far from his audience since he took off the Esso uniform. Twice nominated for ACTRA Awards for his continuing role in "House of Pride" he won an ACTRA. award for his role in the tele- vision drama "Tyler". He has been a constant presence on television and in films. Credits in- clude "Home Fires", "Gift to Last" and "Matt and Jenny". Our booming film in- dustry provided even more exposure for the Westgate presence. Very much in demand, he played principal roles in such films as "Kidnapping Of The President", "Silence Of, The North" with Ellen Burstyn, "Torn Be- tween Two Lovers" with Lee Remick, "Power Play" with Peter O'Toole, and many more. "'l Be Back Before Miss Canada 'in parade Miss Canada 1983 will join nearly 60 other en- tries in this year's Santa Claus parade in Whitby. Parade organizer Ray Fox said Monday Jody Rutledge, recently crowned Miss Canada, confirmed her partici- pation in the parade last week. Fox said the plans for the parade, being held December 4 at 10 p.m., are going well. So far six bands, six majorette groups and several floats are entered in the parade. The Jaycees, who sponsor and organize the parade._welcome- any individuals who would like to participate with costumes in the parade. One group of particu- lar interest, is the Arctic Trek Siberians, a collec- tion of more than-30 Siberian Huskies who will pull a van through- out the route. Midnight" opens Wed- nesday, November 17 at the Marigold Dinner Playhouse on Brock Street North in Whitby. Also in the cast are Judith McGilligan, an actress of international reputation who has just arrived in Canada from New York, Mary Long, grown up after her many years as "Maggie Muggins", and the ac- complished performer Sandy Crawley. The production is directed by Donald Ewer. from page 6 unexpected situations and different places, under the direction of their friend Dr. Stein (an orange and purple giraffe). Through their experiences the child- ren learn about the trig- gering factors of asth- ma and how to avoid them, how and when to practise relaxed breath- ing and the importance of taking medication as prescribed. The record features two lively sôngs and well-spoken instructions for relaxation exercises. Recorded by childrens' artists Sharon, Lois and Bram, it successfully presents information and ideas in an enter- taining manner. Breathe Free is now' available from Durham Region Lung Associa- tion as a free Christmas Seal Service. 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