The Leader-Post from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada • 16

A 16 Lifestyles The Leader-Post Regina June 24, 1989 'Canadians are having fewer children children were born during their mothers first marriage, down from 94 per cent two decades earlier. Nineteen per cent of children were born out of wedlock in 1986, up from less than five per cent of births in the early. 1960s. More than 40 per cent of children born in the 1970s will see their parents divorce by the time they reach age 20. youngsters will be eldest, youngest or only children.

Smith, a bright 14-year-old with curly brown hair and a taste for fluorescent tank tops, sees both the ups and downs of being an only child. I dont really have anybody to share with, says the Ottawa teenager. Because when youre at a certain age you cant really talk to your parents about certain things. OTTAWA (CP) As an only Jchild, Cherokee Smith is the wave of the future. Canadians are having fewer children.

Baby boomers are adding tnore candles to their birthday cakes. The population is quickly greying. And a recent national study found that middle children are becoming a farity. Soon, it says, nine of 10 ft Balloons Designs By FEED THE BALLOON STORE 7 WEDDING PARTY DECORATING SPECIALISTS 920 Albeit St 565-0899 Fnd Woodfiekt. DcsignerOwner i Volunteer I cAlert i But there are benefits, too.

My friends say Im too spoiled and Im a lot different than them because they have to do without things that I dont. Researcher Nicole Marcil-Grat-ton says the new lifestyles of adults are having major effects on the lives of children. Her study for the federal Health Department shows that 10 per cent of children who turned 10 in the early 1980s had no brothers or sisters. Thats a dramatic change. Twenty years ago, half the newborns had two or more older siblings.

How does this trend affect children? Marcil-Gratton, a demographer at the University of Montreal, says middle children face fewer parental demands than older siblings. And, obviously, only children dont face sibling rivalry. One need not be a psychologist to realize that this new distribution of roles is bound to have an influence on the way in which these future adults will forge the society of tomorrow, she The studys other findings: Four in 10 children bom in the early 1980s had mothers who continued working, whereas only 10 per cent of mothers stayed in the workplace in the early 1960s. In the early 1980s, 83 per cent of I Weddings EDWARDS-HENDERSON Bob and Ethel Henderson, Lumsden, are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Audrey Jean, to Douglas Justin Edwhrds, son of the late Judge Man-ley J. and Mrs.

Miriam Edwards, Calgary, on March 25, 1989. Audrey and Doug are employed by The Calgary Board of Education. Regina Volunteer Information Centre, a non-profit agency funded by the United Way, recruits and refers volunteers for organizations in the city. For more information on the following positions, call 352-6658. SENIORS SERVICE A local senior citizens service is looking for volunteers as peer helpers.

Areas included are peer trade services, nutrition and wellbeing, counselling, and friendly visitors. If you are over 55 years of age and would enjoy helping seniors, please call. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY A hospital auxiliary urgently requires volunteers to fill the positions of president and vice-president. If you have some time and leadership skills to share, please give us a call. HOME CARE A home-care facility is looking for volunteers to take people to appointments and shopping.

Please call our office if you have a few hours to help. 10 ONCE BOUGHTA LOT OF CHOCOLATE BAR ONCE BOUGHTA LOT OF HELP The giving begins with you. The marriage of Kathryn Suzanne, daughter of David and Marilyn Oancia of Regina, to Donald Brent, son of Ron and Dolores Howe of Mossbank, took I place on March 25, 1989, at St. Johns United Church in Regina. Rev.

Ron Clark officiated. Organist was Kathleen Upton. Soloists were Joan Lowey Chlebus and David Lowey. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory satin gown, featuring two tier plisse ruffles. The top was crystal organza with lace ap- pliques and leg omutton sleeves.

The gown and headpiece were designed by the bride and handmade by Jo Brophy and Bunny respectively. Many thanks to them and Mary Deitz for her wonderful creation of the cake. The bride carried a fresh bouquet of yellow roses, purple irises and ivory freesia, beautifully made by Bev Punshon. The groom, given away by his parents, looked very handsome in three piece charcoal grey tails, with an ivory shirt and charcoal bow tie. His boutonniere was a fresh yellow rose.

The Matron of Honour, Wanda Howe, and Bridesmaids, Avis Howe and Valerie Fahlman, wore dark purple satin cocktail length gowns of similar design. They carried fresh arm bouquets of yellow lilies, ivory freesia and purple status. i The Bestman, Darrell Howe, and Groomsmen, Tom Howe and Gene Gel, wore charcoal tuxes with ivory shirts and dark purple satin bow ties and cummerbunds. Their boutonnieres were fresh yellow lilies. Ushers were Carlotta Perry, Mark Oancia and Doug Howe.

Master of ceremonies was Murray Lowey, and the toast to the Bride was given by Dale Mitchell, both are Uncles of the Bride. The guest register was attended by Jana Lowey and Jennifer Mitchell, cousins of the Bride. A receptiondance was held at St. Marys Parish Centre. All our love and thanks to our parents for all they have given us.

A special thanks to Gsandma Lowey for handing down her wedding ring which the Bride now wears as her wedding band. Don and Kathy now live in Yorkton. c5 Anniversary 3 FAVREAU POWELL Don and Bonnie send a special thanks to their parents, Alice Powell and Art and Edie Favreau, for a beautiful wedding. The wedding was June 25, 1988 at Broadway United Church. Matron of honor was Heather Granger.

Bridesmaids were Michelle Phillips, Cindy Clements and Faye Mitchell. Bestman was Fred Meurs. Groomsmen were Dave Favreau, Alvin Mitchell and Leonard Mitchell. Junior Groomsman was Shawn Machmer. Ring bearer was Curtis Machmer.

Ushers were Norm Powell and Patrick Granger. Master of Ceremonies was Brenda Oliver. We also thank friends and relatives who participated, especially Wendy Machmer who took pictures. JONES FRIESEN The marriage of Colleen Alanna, daughter of Marina and Mel Friesen of Regina to Alan William Richard, son of Bernice and the late Morris Jones of Saskatoon, took place on Saturday, August 6, 1988 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Regina. Rev.

Darwin Pollard officiated the double ring ceremony. Soloist was Tom Magnuson, accompanied by organist Gordon Glaicar. Scripture was read by Danny Donison. Bulletin attendants were Lori and Lisa Donison. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of white bridal satin, accented by lace appliques, iridescent sequins and hand-sewn pearls, The fitted bodice featured a Victoria neckline, sheer back with tiny pearl buttons and the full skirt swept into a cathedral-length train accented with embroidered lace and ruffles.

Complimenting her gown, Colleen chose a tiara headpiece of lace and seed pearls with blusher and pearl-trimmed fingertip veil. She carried a cascade bouquet of Japhet orchids, pink roses, white carnations, stephanotis, babys breath and pink satin ribbon. Matron of Honor was Laura Friesen, sister-in-law of the bride. The two I bridesmaids, friends of the bride, were Maria Cabral and Kathy Kontsiotis. The girls were dressed in identical cocktail length dresses of soft pink lace and satin featuring an A-line bodice with a sweetheart neckline, puffed sleeves and large satin bow attached to the drape of the gown.

They wore sprays of babys breath in their hair and carried colonial style bouquets of pink roses and carnations, a Cymbidium orchid and white freesia, babys breath, with pink satin ribbon. The groom wore a white tuxedo with tails accented with pink accessories and a boutonniere of two red roses with babys breath. He was attended by David Knoll, brother-in-law of the groom. Grooms- -men were Blaine Friesen, brother of the bride, and Cam Tetrault, friend of the groom, who all wore identical navy blue tuxedos with matching pink accessories. Their boutonnieres were white stephanotis.

Ushers were Michael Donison and Joe Brown. A dinner reception was held in Jubilee Theatre, Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts. The guest register was attended by Debbie Robinson and Diana Pearson. The arrival of the wedding party was announced by trumpeters 1 from the Regina Lions Junior Band under the direction of Robert Mossing. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Butch Donison.

Grace was of- fered by Wesley Fillo. Toast to the Bride was given by Doug Lee and Rich- ard Fillo gave a Toast to the Groom. During the evening, guests were entertained by the Mel-O-Tones, The World Champion Optimist Buffalo Gals, Comedian Bruce Pendelbury and the Sunshine Company. Following a honeymoon in Venezuela, Colleen and Alan are residing in Saskatoon. They wish to thank their parents, relatives and friends for making their day such a happy and memorable one.

BOB AND ESTHER SUMMACH FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY In honour of the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Bob and Esther Summach, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at an Open House on Saturday, the 15th of July, 1989 commencing at 2 m. Asquith Baptist Church Program at 2 p.m. Your presence will be their gift. i On April 1, 1989, Ellen Isabel, daughter of Don and Isabel Campbell of Regina, and Robert Edwin, son of June Missal of Lang and the late Em Missal, were united in marriage. The wedding took place at Faith Lutheran Church, Regina.

Pastor Reinhold Propp officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white lace cocktail length dress trimmed in satin, with fingertip veil. She carried a prayer book covered with yellow roses. The bride was attended by Mercida Holstein. The grooms attendant was Greg Missal.

Ushers were Troy Campbell and Tim Missal. Organist was Chellan Hoffman. A reception was held at Emperinghams, followed by a honeymoon in Alberta. Mr. and Mrs.

Missal reside in Regina..