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M0 ther finds daughter difficult subject Watching her on the stage playing Rosie in German Mills public school's recent production of Bye Bye Birdie, brought to mind her early years. -n..- _.‘ v sné 'had lots of practice projecfihg, for she came into this world screaming and continued to do so for the next two years. “If thast'ily add this took place only at night. During the day when she had an audience of one or more she was as good as gold. happily gurgling away. rdesiga ‘Eitvtfgai‘dwsâ€"hgcgafirfier tha? hef pai‘énfs Rialâ€"ked'around plans drawn for: 0 house additions o recreation rooms 0 garages / carports etc. anew bui in s: commergalg & residential ask for: Charles Larke Exceptional valuel Three place Comlng‘ Menu-ens Set that no busy kitchen can do without! lncludes1 of: 16 oz. and 24 02. co- vered saucepans and 6‘12" covered skillet. Anraclive Blue Cornflower design. By Doreen Livingstone 884 - 5088 raft l393 with suitcases under their eyes, from lack of sleep As long as she was in public view she was happy and calm. but put her in her own crib and watch out! It‘s a miracle that. after all the trouble she gave us, we even thought about having another two. but for- tunately for us, compared to her they were angelsr Bethany was born and spent her first 712 months in Glasgow, Scotland. When we were ready to return to Canada we considered leaving her there, but had a change of heart. Not her. Remember, there were lots of people on the plane; a captive audience! She was wide awake for 24 hours. When we reached Malton Airport on that hot. muggy day, we were herded into a tiny. airless office where we sat for what seemed like hours. Although we were cranky and tired, she was good as gold. Finally my husband and I could stand it no longer. and wanted some attention. But how? The obvious answer. We pinched Bethany and she started to scream. In less than five minutes we had cleared immigration. Because it was a long flight back to Canada. and with the change of time and motion of the plane, we thought she would sleep during most of the trip. She always wanted to be an actress. From the time she was old enough to walk, whenever we took her to a musical. there was always an empty seat next to use Bethany could be found dancing and singing in the aisle. My first interview with her kindergarten teacher proved to be a bit embarrassing. We were outside the classroom talking. when all of a sudden we heard a commotion inside the class. The teacher hurried in and came out all smiles. Apparently Bethany was up in front of her classmates entertaining them. A running joke in our family is that when Bethany becomes a star, the whole family is invited to Hollywood to swim in her pool. In fact when you look TIMEX WATCHES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Here‘s a great buy. "timed" just right with Mother‘s Day gifting. Dependable Timex watches are available in dressy, sporty and casual styles lor Men. Ladies and Children. and they're all specially priced at 20% off! So hurry in while our selection lasts! K mart Regular List Prices From 10.97 To 50.97 through our family album there is a picture of the budding “star” at the age of five, wearing dark glasses clutching a long cigarette holder. During the few times she appeared in school productions one person could be heard above all others . . . my daughter the actress. When it was announced that the school was plan- ning to cast for Bye Bye Birdie, Bethany spent several weeks. along with other grade seven and eight students. trying out for a part. Under the direction of teacher Barbara Asher, each student was thoroughly tested. Finally the magic day came and she rushed home to say that she had been chosen for the part of Rosie. I saw very little of my daughter during the next few months. We had to organize our plans around some of her rehearsals when they came at awkward hours. Soon she spent most of her free time walking around the house with a script in her hand, acting out scenes. When the evening of the first performance arrived, I can tell you that the mother, sitting out in the audience. was more nervous than the daughter who When the evening of the first performance arrived, I can tell you that the mother, sitting out in the audience. was more nervous than the daughter who was standing on the stage. I have never spent a more exhausting evening. Every word she uttered used all my energy. What does the future hold for my daughter now that she has experienced her first leading role? 1 isn‘t a Hollywood swimming pool in her hox she can always become a scientist. That‘s her choice. (“How can I write about the school play when my daughter is the star?" Doreen asked. With Mother's Day coming on, we suggested she write about how a proud mother feels. The story tells us more about the daughter than the mother, but then that’s the way mothers are.â€"Editor) 877 4077 NOW TO r now that 5? If there horoscope secohd THE LIBERAL, Wednesday, May 4, 1977 â€" A-7 Bethany and Doreen Livingstone . . make-up tip for budding actress Richmond Hill council Monday night defended its decision to examine all school board budget proposals. This in response to a letter from a Newmarket resident. Robert Martin. Mr. Martin wrote he was dismayed to learn of council’s meddling decision in requesting both York Region school boards submit line item budgets to the municipality for examination and possible sub- mission to the electorate. A District Health Council may be on the horizon for York Region. “I'm that electorate. at least a small part of it,” he wrote. A committee is being formed to review existing regional and municipal policies and gather background information. It will be taking com- ments from agencies, various levels of government and the public at large. “And I‘m perfectly capable of telephoning my three local public school trustees if I’m not happy about the way they are spending my tax dollars.” “Despite this, it is ’definitely not your role to strongarm an elected body that operates parallel to yours.” A health and social services department report submitted last week called the development of a formal health and social plan- ning mechanism in York Region “timely”. Editor takes excepfion “A council that’s perfect can assist other elected bodies in achieving perfection," concluded Mr. Martin. “From the minutes they submitted.” countered Councillor Andy Chateauvert, “it looks like they’re playing games of in and out.” “Members seem to be moving in and out in order to avoid voting on some of the issues . . . or maybe they’re just tired,” he said. “When they‘do present it to us. it‘sa bumble." V . Chateauvert reminded listeners it used to be common practice for school boards to present budgets to council. I t p r e d i c t e d modification and ex- pansion of existing health and social services. To date, the report notes, such planning has been done “on an in- dividual basis”; focusing on a particular target group, a particular geographic area, or a specific project. “While such planning is important and fruitful, it does not deal with the long term, broader needs of the community.” “The district health Another council on health horizon The Richmond Hill Live Steamers club has been awarded a 10-year, $1 a year lease on land at the Loyal True Blue and Orange Home, provided the home agrees. council concept,” says the report, “is being widely adopted as the most readily available, expedient health planning mechanism available at the present time.” 'l‘lie committee is ex- pected to present its findings Oct. 20. Steamers get lease The club, comprised of 15 Richmond Hill and York Region residents, will be responsible for all improvements, signs. and security on the site. Public rides will take place at least three times a year. at 25 cents a ride. The proceeds will go to charity; Cluli membership will be open to all area residents. Photo by How