The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 56

L12 THE PANTAGRAPH, SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 1982 KAREN OSMAN time. The person who "never watches TV" will just happen to have caught that one show. It will then be discovered that the non-watcher has "happened" to catch quite a few shows. In fact, he just "happened" to "catch" every full-length movie, situation comedy and western shown that particular week. A division of the non-watcher group consists of those who "Just watch the news." These people sit down before, after or during dinner to watch the news.

After watching both local and national news, they settle back to watch just one more show. They watch "just one more show" till the old red, white and blue waves across the screen and the Air Force band plays a rousing rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. They may or may not stay up for the local minister's benediction, depending on their mood, work schedule and religious habits. Most addicts, like the non-watchers and the news viewers, are indiscriminate in their TV selections. There are, however, those who specialize.

For example, I am an old sitcom addict. I have laughed at the same slapstick antics and old jokes hundreds of times. I have only to hear the sound of canned laughter and I'm in front of the tube for the duration. But with the growing popularity of self-help groups, I wonder why someone has not sought to alleviate the pain and horror of one of the most addictive, self-destructive habits In the world today compulsive TV watching. If you are not an addict yourself, you probably know someone so afflicted.

This curse does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex or race. It transcends social barriers and reaches into the heart of the American home. TV addicts are everywhere. If one knows what to look for, these poor souls can be easily indentified. Bloodshot eyes from late nights in front of the tube, overdeveloped wrist muscles caused by too much channel changing and a propensity to hum commercial jingles at inappropriate times are just a few of the telltale signs.

Even the wiliest addict will give himself away in time. The slyest TV addicts are those who claim to despise the pastime. "I never watch TV" springs from their lips during the course of every conversation. They obviously can't face up to the fact that like millions of other Americans, they, too, have the habit. To catch them, one has but to mention such and such a program that was on TV at such and such a Mark, on the other hand, is a war movie freak.

He has watched at least 10 different male leads plant the flag on Iwo Jima since we were married in November. He can watch the same movie eight times and swear he has never seen it before. My father specializes too. He loves westerns. When I was at home, I would sometimes foolishly ask that we turn off "Rattle Snake Gulch" or "The OK Corral" and watch "something funny." "I just want to see how it comes out," he would reply.

"Look Daddy, John Wayne kills the bad guy, kisses the girl but doesn't marry her because he has other responsibilities. She's hurt, but she understands him. So, with a tear in her eye, she waves as he rides across the desert." Chances are I never saw that particular movie, but I have seen the ending at least a hundred times. It's just one of the hazards of TV addiction. Fortunately, I recognized the problem and am seeking help for me and my loved ones.

I am starting a Viewers Anonymous club. TV addiction worth watching ONTIAC Group therapy has become part of the American way of life. Specialized organizations cater to alcoholics, smokers, overeaters, drug addicts and child abusers. I even heard of one group that was formed to help pulsive chocolate eaters overcome their cravings. In a world full of self-destructive behavior, these societies are an asset and their work is invaluable.

They change lives and help build a healthier society PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jacquat were in Schaumburg on Tuesday visiting their son, Tom Jacquat. They were accompanied home by their grandson, C.J., son of Dr. and Mrs.

Michael Jacquat, Plymouth, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Gyde Taplin and grandson, Barry Taplin, returned home recently from Chetek, where they spent two weeks with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Irvin Taplin and family. Pontiac Rollins, junior commander; Harold Rustman, chaplain; Amnion Turner, finance; William Tullis, service officer; and Kenneth Carls, sergeant at arms. Rowe Visits Scott Taplin and Dale Leonard of Rowe attended the Future Famers of America Convention recently at the University of Illinois, Cham-paign-Urbana. Both are students at Pontiac Township High School. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Partridge, Sebastian, formerly of Cornell, visited recently with Mrs. Partridge's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Erickson.

New pool hours The open swimming hours of Pon Operations and hospital rooms cost more than you think. Check with State Farm for hospital-surgical insurance. JjvJJWuvJJuvJ Pontiac Parks Recreation Classes Wm. (Bill) Richison Ph. 844-5141 109 W.

Water, Pontiac New associate pastor The Rev. Gary C. Stickney is the new associate pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Pontiac. Bishop Leroy C. Hodapp appointed Stickney to the post, effective Tuesday.

A reception for Rev. and Mrs. Stickney will be from 2 to 4 p.m. June 27 in the Asbury Room at the First United Methodist Church. Stickney was born at Carbondale.

During his school years, Stickney worked for the Illinois Terminal Railroad Following high school, Stickney was in the U.S. Navy for four serving with the medical corps and in Viet Nam with a U.S. Marine unit. Stickney attended Springfield College for two years and graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and zoology. In 1980, he was graduated from Phillips Graduate Seminary, Phillips University, Enid, with a master's degree.

Stickney was received into the Central Illinois Conference and ordained in June 1981. He was appointed May 1, 1980, to the Big-gsville and Gladstone United Methodist churches in Illinois near Burlington, Iowa. The Stickneys, who were married June 20, 1981, are expecting their first child in late October. (mJS mnmm Like a good neighbor, State Farm Is there. tiac Township High School swimming pool have been extended as follows: 11 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The sun deck will be available to all swimmers.

The second swimming session will begin June 28, and registration for classes may be made by calling 844-6113. Classes include: beginner, advanced beginner, adult swim-nastics and lessons, tot (3 to 5 years), parent-tot and competitive. Runners Club Area joggers, runners and racers are invited to an organizational meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Bank of Pontiac Community meeting room (downstairs). Interested persons have expressed a need for a running club in the Livingston County area that could sponsor races and promote running and physical fitness in the county.

Anyone who cannot attend the meeting, but is interested in joining or assisting in forming a club, should contact Frank Lamphere or Yvonne Cartwright. Lions Club award Ethel Rapp was awarded a plaque as the Lioness of the year at the Lions Club of District 1-K meeting at the Palamar Restaurant recently. District Governor Norgaard and his wife presented the plaque to Mrs. Rapp, who is president of the Pontiac Lioness Club. The Lioness Club is 3 years old.

INSUIANCI State Farm Mutual Automobile insurance Company Home Office Bioomington. minors Women's Exercise Classes Mondays 7 to 8 p.m. Starts Monday, June 21 at the Rec-Center $6.00 for Six Weeks INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Shaughnessy AND Swimnastics-Aquarobics Classes Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Starts Thursday June 24 at Camp Humiston Pool $6.00 for Six Weeks INSTRUCTOR: Edi Laughlin SIGN UP FOR BOTH CLASSES FOR $10.00 For More Information Contact: PONTIAC PARKS AND RECREATION Armory Building 823 W. Reynolds Pontiac or Phone 844-6818 LIQUOR AND CHEESE SHOP (815) 844-3832 708 W.

HOWARD ST. PONTIAC, ILL. Long Point FRI. SAT. SUNDAYS 9 to 12 9 to 12:30 1 to 10:00 New legion officers The Long Point American Legion Post has announced its newly elected officers: Oren Sass, commander; Dorothy Sass, senior vice commander; Ray Sii mm MICHELOB BEER I STROH'S BEER I 98 $049 Throwaways I OUR CARRY HOME SPECIALS! 6 12 oz.

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