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THE CALGARY HERALD Saturday, July 8, 1972 25 Johnny Hopkins warmth and charm and size going for it. It has talent. There might be some momentary appeal in putting 11 brothers and sisters on a stage. But unless talent exists, it's going to be a short showbiz existence. With the Vos family, there is no question about talent.

They sing exceedingly well together. Each child, in his own right, has a fine voice. And their performances are tasteful, well. paced and imaginative. THIS IS Tim (18), Dan (17), Cathy, (16), Theresa (14), Charlotte Mary Jane (12), John (11), Michael (9), Maureen (7), Monica' (6), and Paul (4).

When the youngest does a solo like I'm An Old Cowhand, it brings the house down. I couldn't begin to assess the talents of each child. Certainly Tim and Dan must have exceptional skills or they wouldn't be with the Young Canadians. But to see the family in action is to know that all sing well and all have great stage presence. Henry Vos calls himself managerdirector I flubbed the first job, turning the pages of Mary plays the piano and while she says not well, it isn't evident.

Both parents sing, too, and in fact met while they were singing with a choir in Edmonton. Mary now sings with the Calgary Philharmonic. As for living, they do that on 10 room house is quite obviously necesacres west of the city. The seven sary, When travelling, they use two station wagons and a trailer. And they travel a lot.

This month alone, they will do something like 50 shows-including Klondike Days in Edmonton again. Henry was born in Strome, Mary in Cadomin and they were married in 1953. They came to Calgary in 1956. The first family venture into show business was at Cooper Hall in 1966. Two years later they moved to Red Deer and there began a series of artistic successes that include several music festival wins.

HENRY, A MORTGAGE broker, brought the family back here a couple of years ago and the entertainment schedule was stepped up--so much so that they had to turn down almost all of their benefit work. Says Henry: "We just couldn't go on doing shows that we weren't getting paid for. Moving this tribe around costs a lot of money. Also, we were getting more and more opportunities to perform for money. We're not getting rich, but the extra money does pay a few dental bills." Praise for the Vos family's skills has come from many quarters--from adjudicators, from Randolph Avery, the skilled director of the grandstand show, and from firms and individuals.

Bill Lancaster, president of A. C. Power Construction in Calgary, was moved to write: "It is stirring to see a family such as yours that is a model in itself, and such a credit to our city and society." How the family can remain will be leaving the nest a situation brings them' closer to the time they together uncertain. Each year now facing 18-year-old Tim. My guess is that they'll just keep performing until the act has dwindled to a soft -shoe routine-with Mary playing piano for Henry.

TODAY'S BOUQUETS to Frank Morrisey, the Royal American Shows' whiz who makes life easy for everyone in the media at Stampede time TODAY'S BRICKBATS to those spots who put something akin to lard (rather than butter) on popcorn. Bob Shiels on TV He is fully aware, the chairman said, that cable programming often is criticized for being dreary, parochial and amateurish. But should cable, developed because of "real" tv's inability to cope with the specific needs of an evolving society, be judged by the same standards as the older and more professional medium? Conventional tv hasn't forgotten the smaller groupings of people who make up its audience, Mr. Juneau said, but its professionalism is chiefly directed at entertaining everyone. Cable recognizes that society is fragmented and pluralistic and speaks and wants to be heard in many voices.

Decades of passive viewing, Mr. Juneau said, have conditioned audiences to believe they can't much affect their tv diet, let alone actually take part in the mysteries of program duction. Cable is capable of changing all that, and Mr. Juneau therefore would go a long way toward freedom of expression. not suggesting that we tolerate on cable unbridled obscenity or unnecessary crudity," he said.

But, in a new medium, "we censor legitimate expression at our severe peril." Some other thoughts of Chairman Juneau: "We know that a vital service can be run on a shoestring. operators in Canada are not simply in the box office or mass entertainment business. "We know we can count on the international production companies to construct sensational events, to prepare shocking documentaries, and to develop stars capable of holding the attention of millions. "Will not community programming be called upon in the next few years to play a more basic role to put into sound and images the almost unconscious presence and durability of the community? "When you possess the tools for recording experience easily. even unobtrusively, it seems ridiculous not to exploit them to their fullest In these terms, the roles of conventional tv and cablecasting seem well defined.

There are conflicts of interest between the two, however, that aren't quite so easily resolved. A lawyer specializing in communications law also said here this week that the CRTC is still a long way from having defined the "competitive framework" for television-cablevision. More about him later. He had some Gary Lautens We did. It was now Jane's mother on the aisle, then me, Richard and Stephen.

Ask dad if I can go and get a drink," Stephen blared in Richard's ear. "Stephen wants to know. "The answer is no," I replied. "Dad says. "I him," Stephen grumbled.

Richard exclaimed. "What's going on?" I asked. "Stephen pinched "I did "You did so right on the arm." "Both of you, stop it. And Richard, sit up in that seat. What are you doing on the floor?" "I'm looking for something." "For what?" interesting observations about how the fuzziness of broadcast law is a horror to the legal mind.

Robert C. Short, president of the Canadian, Cable Friday the Television CCTA wants Associa- to be part of the answer and of the problem in developing communications policy. Allan Gotlieb, deputy minister of communications. Ottawa, told the convention Friday that co-operation among the associations i-voived in communication is a key element in Canadian telecommunications development. It could relieve the need for governments to assume "overly pervasive Mr.

Short said technology, which has become a dirty word in some quarters, simply expands the options available to mankind. "It is man who makes the choices as to which options he will make use of and how he will use them," he said. "In this context there is nothing immoral about technology. "Indeed, the concept of appropriate development through private enterprise, rather than tax dollars, is beginning to regain a little credibility again. "Especially among those who are concerned that the taxpayers may be the first of our natural resources to be exhausted." "My gum.

When Stephen pinched me I dropped my "Shhh!" said a voice from the row behind. "Sit between the boys," my wife whispered. Richard and I switched seats. The arrangement didn't last long, however, because Richard allegedly reached behind me and gave Stephen a shot. "We've got to keep the boys as far apart as possible," my wife decreed.

For the fourth (and last) time we all got up and changed seats--Stephen on the aisle, my wife, me, then Richard. Like I say, watching my daughter's first dance recital was truly one of the most moving experiences of my life. George C. Thosteson, MD foot bath with a germicidal soap. (I do not, however, recommend daily use of a germicidal soap for all bathing.

It can be irritating.) Reduce perspiration by the use of drying agents. Safest of these is a 25- -cent solution of aluminum chloride as foot soak. Various anti-perspirant cosmetics also contain aluminum salts, and these could be tried powders, sticks, liquids, etc. Another possibility is a weak solution (about 1 to 3 per cent) of formaldehyde, which your pharmacist can prepare. It may be irritating though for some people.

In any event, the drying agents should be used to treat the inner soles of shoes. Never wear the same shoes two days in a row. If possible, let shoes dry more than a day between wearings. Nylon hosiery can be a factor, too, since it doesn't absorb moisture. understand that nylons with cotton soles are available, so try them, too.

Just why some people perspire more PEOPLE SIMPLY RAISING a family of 11 is fraught with peril that only the courageous and the unflappable would consider undertaking such a task. But Henry and Mary Vos are not only raising 11, they have turned the progeny into a delightful musical act that makes 'togetherness' seem an altogether inadequate word. Especially when the parents are also a part of the show. Thirteen ple from one family working Candi playing) together? It boggles the imagination. I had only three brothers and all we could ever do well together was quarrel.

Undoubtedly quarrels erupt in the Vos household. But it's an affectionate, well family that begins with an 18-year-old and ends, with a family four is sep playing during Stampede at Flare Square, sponsored by Einar Brasso who'll have the whole family riding in six of his Datsuns in Monday's parade. Their shows are at 4:00 and 6:00 each day (fitted around an incredible array of other must 1 performances about the city) with the two oldest boys moving from Flare Square to the grandstand to work each night with the Young Canadians. The family has much more than BANFF-Pierre Juneau's vision of what Canadian television should be like is more important than anyone else's because the chairman of the Canadian Radio-Television Commission is in a unique position to translate his ideas into reality. So it might be useful take a closer look at what he had to say to delegates, attending Canadian the Cable annual Television convenAssociation here this week.

He could have talked about rules and regulations but instead chose to talk about programs. He didn't have any "bombshell" announcements to make, as has happened before at similar conventions. But he did differentiate between what he he feels conventional tv can or should do and what cablevision can or should do. In his remarks about what conventional tv can't do, sounds harshly critical. Actually, was just he trying to put it into perspective.

He said conventional tv has become centralized and "industrially tuned to mass tastes and Community cablecasting, on the other hand, is the immediate successor to the soapbox. There's quite a difference. Mr. Juneau sounded as if he's prepared to give local cablecasters plenty of freedom. And the cablecasters should do the same for their communities.

Watching your daughter perform in her first dance recital is a moving experience, especially if she has brothers. It's a recognized fact small boys don't like (1) dancing, (2) sitting still for longer than 12 seconds, and (3) sisters. So an evening of dance is a challenge. However, I was insistent. If Jane (who is 9) could spend every Monday evening for the past two years at ballet, the least her brothers could do was clap.

We took our seats- on the aisle, then Jane's mother, Richard (who is 7) and Stephen (who is 12). The house lights dimmed, the music (taped) began, the first group of little girls came on stage and DEAR DOCTOR This is urgent. My daughter, 21, has a very bad odor on her feet and shoes. She takes baths every day after work but her feet still smell so bad I don't know what to do. What causes the rotten smell? Is there a special kind of soap or powder? She's tried several.

MRS. A.J.M. When sweating feet smell just a "special soap" or a powder isn't going be the entire answer, although either or both may help. First of all, keep this in mind: odorous sweating is due to bacteria on the skin. The warm moisture of sweat provides just what the bacteria need to proliferate and make feet smell bad.

The answer is a combination of keeping the skin dry and keeping it clean. Neither of these can be achieved totally, but the idea is to keep the bacteria count low and the skin fairly dry. Keeping the bacteria count low can best be accomplished by using a daily FAO EVA RITTINGHAUSEN SOPHIA LOREN got her man face on medal The face of actress Sophia Loren as Ceres, ancient Roman goddess of agriculture, appears on a medal issued by UN Food and Agriculture Organization commemorating 1 its 20 years in Italy. Victor Goodhew, a British government junior minister, was granted a divorce Friday that will enable him to remarry within three weeks instead of the usual three months. A London court found that his marriage had broken down because of his adultery with Eva Rittinghausen, described as a Canadian-born blonde of German origin.

Goodhew asked for the decree to be speeded up because he wanted to marry Mrs. Rittinghausen before Parliament rises for the summer recess. Mrs. Rittinghausen's name WAs in newspaper headlines during the January, 1969, conferenca of Commonwealth prime ministers in London. Mrs.

Rittinghausen told reporters Prime Minister Trudeau, then single, was the No. 1 catch of the international set and that they had fallen in love at first sight. At a London news conference, Trudeau spoke angrily of indiscreet women and rebuked reporters in English and French for showing an excessive interest in his personal life. Aides said Mrs. Rittinghausen was just a casual acquaintance.

Speaker Lucien Lamoureux, who has indicated he will not seek re-election, was showered with praise by all parties Friday, the last day before a summer recess for the Commons. The Cornwall, Ont. lawyer who sits as an independent was described by Prime Minister Trudeau as a man with great patience, great forbearance, extraordinary knowledge and a sense of humor. "We had constant admiration and, respect for your authority," he said. Former Conservative prime minister John Diefenbaker, who later told reporters Mr.

Lamoureux is the finest Speaker he has served under during his 32 years in Parliament, praised what he called the Speaker's consummate ability, his authority tempered with compassion and his high degree of impartiality. Garner Ted Armstrong is back at his post as and television commentator for the Worldwide Church of God and Ambassador College, both with headquarters in Pasadena, Calif. With his father, Herbert W. Armstrong, at his side, the church leader said his private life is no one else's business and that his public life is more than ever dedicated to God. The senior Armstrong, founder of both the church and college, said he permitted his son to return last month after suspension last winter for disciplinary reasons.

He said his son's repentance, a condition of return from several months of exile in Colorado, is "full and permanent, otherwise he wouldn't be here." Garner Ted's suspension for undisclosed reasons rocked the religious group. Armstrong, 81, said God has forgiven his son for self-confessed sins and asked why people couldn't do the same. Bobby Fischer, U.S. challenger for the world chess title, and Soviet defending champion Boris Spassky plan to spend most of their time resting to get in mental trim for the start of their match on Tuesday. While Spassky leaves his Reykjavik hotel only for two daily games of tennis on a court specially set up for him, the American chiefly occupies himself with sleeping and studying chess, sleeping, eating and sleeping some more, according to his second, Rev.

William Lombardy. He said that following Fischer's complaint about the noise made by construction workers outside his house, the organizers had received several offers of other private villas in the island capital. "It is no secret that Bobby likes to move around," Rev. Lombardy said Friday night. assume he will want to look at these, other places as soon as he can find the time." Elder Harold B.

Lee, former Salt Lake City commissioner, school principal and business man, was named president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Friday. Elder N. Eldon Tanner, 74, was made first counsellor and Elder Marion G. Romney, 74, second counsellor in the Mormon Church First Presidency. Elder Spencer W.

Kimball, 77, becomes president of the Council of Twelve, next in line for president. At 73, Lee is the church's youngest president in 40 vears and succeeds 95-year-old Joseph Fielding Smith who was buried Thursday following funeral services in the Mormon Tabernacle. The world of animals By Frank Miller, DVM "How much longer?" Richard asked in a loud whisper. "Shhh!" I informed him behind his mother's head. "How much longer did dad say?" Stephen demanded of Richard.

"Dad said, 'Shhh'!" Richard repeated. "Shhh!" I said. "'When's Jane coming out?" Richard wanted to know as soon as the first number was almost half over. "Soon." "How soon?" "Pretty "How soon is 'pretty soon'?" "About 30 "Can we leave as soon as Jane "Why don't we switch seats so you can sit next to Richard?" my wife suggested. DEAR DR.

MILLER: Puddles, my cocker puppy, is hard to train. Not that he is really stupid or anything like that, but his mind wanders. I just get going with what looks like a promising training session and his mind goes blank and he wanders off like I wasn't even talking to him. This is very frustrating. How can I make him concentrate? B.

B. DEAR B. Apparently you are getting his attention and that is the vital first step. However, overly long oratory doesn't appeal to puppies (either.) Canine to canine communication) is generally direct and to the point. When you are trying to tune ine communication is generpointers to Puddles should be similarly succinct.

Because his concentration span is remarkably short, your instruction sessions should also be brief. DEAR DR. MILLER: How can I keep Adolph's feet from getting sore when she goes hiking with me? I can tell my dog's are really sore the way he hobbles around afterward. E. F.

DEAR E. Relief for Adolph's aching feet can come from: (1) Choosing a terrain that is easy on the feet. (2) Shorter hikes. (3) Toughening the feet. (4) Protecting the feet with appropriate hiking boots.

Presuming Adolph's aiming to amble along regardless of how far you go or where, it makes sense to get his feet in the best shape possible. This includes increasing amounts of exercise 011 a surface that won't injure his feet plus toughening up the pads with the commercial products available for the purpose. This would solve the problem most of the time. If you anticipate travelling over areas likely to chew up his feet, the open-toed type of canine hunting boot is probably the best bet. Of course you would want to give him time to break in his new pair thoroughly prior to actual need.

3ul. DEAR DR. MILLER: Melody Mouse was pregnant when she died. She wasn't an old mouse, either. She wasn't too young.

She was just right to be pregnant according to the book I had. So why do you think she died like that? My mother doesn't have any idea. A. D. DEAR A.

The demise of Melody Mouse could have been due to a problem related directly to the pregnancy or to indirect complications which, unfortunately, are not uncommon with pregnant mice. Two the most common causes of death in mice are intestinal blockages related to roundworm infection and, second, collapse due to liver disease. (feet and elsewhere) is not always clear, but it is more prevalent among those of a nervous, tense disposition. haven't much doubt that person with sweaty feet probably sweats even more just because of worrying about it. If you can't solve the situation with the above suggestions (although I trust that you will be able to) the best course then would be to see a skin specialist (dermatologist).

DEAR DOCTOR am a young adult female and have a hard time stirring up much energy. I wonder if it is because my haemoglobin never runs much over 11.5. Is this considered low? I tried iron tablets once, but they caused awful stomach cramps. D.M. Yes, 11.5 haemoglobin is a bit low.

Common causes are excessive menstrual flow, or dietary deficiency low intake of protein, fruits and vegetables. I recollect a study of a nursing group, all with low haemoglobin levels and all were found to have a poor dietary history. If you do. in fact, need an iron supplement, your physician can suggest other forms of iron to avoid the stomach upset. Low blood sugar a puzzler until correctly identified is often the cause of faintness, headaches, visual and emotional disturbances.

To learn how it can be identified and brought under control, write to Dr. Thosteson in care of The Herald for a copy of his booklet, "Help for Hypoglycemia," enclosing a long, self-addressed (use postal code), stamped envelope and 25 cents in coin to cover cost of printing and handling. Dr. Thosteson welcomes all reader mail but regrets that, due to the tremendous volume received daily, he is unable to answer individual letters. Readers' questions are incorporated into his column whenever possible.

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