TheReyiew Wednesday, January 31,1990 — A7

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and
welcome to another in our continuing series of
Healthy Living in Hectic Times, brought to you
live and in living color by the makers of All Bran
cigarettes, the smoke that deflates cholesterol as
you inflate your lungs.

As you can see, today we are on the furniture
floor of a major department store:

More specifically, we are smack in the middle of
its squishy soft relaxing chair section. I have with
me Ralph Oversight, a customer searching for a
bargain and a man who describes himself as a
professional relaxer. Isn't that right Mr. Over-
sight?

“You got it big guy.”

Mr. Oversight told me ...

“Hey, call me Ralph. I don’t need none of that
Mr. stuff. Don’t know who you're talkin” about.
You know?”

OK Mr., 1 mean, Ralph. Now, Ralph told me that
he watches a bit of TV at home and, for healthy
viewing, it is important while supine to be aware
of one’s cardiovascular and respiratory require-
ments.

“T said you gotta be comfy in front of TV.”

And to do that you need a proper chair.

“Right, and that’s why I was prowling around
here before you came along and started talkin’.~

Ralph can you tell the folks watching us what
you look for in a TV chair?

“Yeah, sure. See, | got a chair at home. It’s my
third one in five years but I use it a lot, you know,
what with the NFL, CFL, NHL, WJHL, CSL, AL,
NL, WLA, NBA and the other one with four
letters, plus Dallas and the soaps and then the
wife always wants a movie or two from the video
shop when there’s nothing good on.

“T started with one of those chairs that when
you push on the arms a board bangs against your
legs and you fall back. Lasted a week.”

No good, eh?

“Naw. It had only two positions — straight up
and flat back. Couldn’t see the TV for my toes.
Then I got one with more positions but it faced in

Shaping up inthe 1990s

thing and I didn’t quite get it, | had to twist
around to answer or yell at her real loud. And
that’s not healthy or relaxing, you know?”

Right.

“So then I got one that swivels and tilts. Then
when she said something, I just pushed it around
til I faced her and we talked.”

Sounds as though you solved your problems.
Why are you looking for another chair.

“Two reasons. One — when I pushed to swivel
I almost always pushed on the TV table which is
kind of flimsy and would tip and the chips and
beer and stuff would go all over And two —
they’ve come up with some pretty nifty chairs in
the last year and I wanted to look them over.

“Tike this one here with the push-button
controls to regulate all positions. It’s got a swivel
switch so you don’t have to push on anything.
These refrigerated side pockets will hold a six
pack easy.

“Push this button and a tray, with a slot for your
glass, unfolds from one arm; the TV controls are
built into the other arm so you're not always
looking for them; the pillow can be puffed up or
made smaller by this dial.”

Is that a telephone hanging there?

“Yeah, and the foam under the leather changes
shape like a ski boot to fit the body on top. And
look, here’s a seat belt to hold you in case you fall
asleep and try to roll over.”

Ladies and and gentlemen, as you can See
Ralph has decided to test fly the chair and is
adjusting the recliner buttons. The foam is
shifting to conform to his shape and his fingers
are flicking over the TV controls as he fine tunes
that set in the far corner of the store.

“L22222222..”"

Well folks it looks as though Ralph has found
his chair and it’s time to say, “So long,” from
Healthy Living in Hectic Times. Next week we'll
discuss the benefits of horizontal walking.

Until then, remember, pull deeply on an All
Bran and watch the pounds melt away.

“ZLLLZLIZ."

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THE SAANICH Peninsula is well represented
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Islands MLA Terry Huberts. A spokesman in
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A STORY on the province’s plans to introduce
changes to the school taxation system (“Cabinet
looks at school tax change,” Jan. 17) mentioned a
local teacher settlement of 14 per cent more
salary, plus benefits, last year. Left out was that
the increase was over two years.

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SEEKING THE MISS Teen Victoria title is
local singer Diane Pancel, whom you've read
about in our pages.

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LOCAL ARTISTS, take note: the Community
Arts Council of Greater Victoria’s juried art
show is March 15 to 24, and application closing
date is Feb. 16. Call the art council at 381-ARTS,

Victoria.

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A CHEQUE for $7,602 will help the Restha-
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therapy/music appreciation program. The cash
comes from Health and Welfare Canada’s New
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news release, 78 seniors will sing, play traditional
and ethnic musical instruments, move to the
music and learn music appreciation. Eleven
seniors’ groups in the province received $88,640
in all from New Horizons, this month.

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down in their calendars. Free garbage bags will
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