Hearing impaired readers urge clearer TV audio and captions
Dear Annie letters from a Red Deer reader urge TV stations and advertisers to ensure clear audio with closed captions. They note that missing dialogue due to loud music drives viewers to change channels and call for better enunciation and accessible audio for a growing audience. The Canada reply mirrors the concern and cites audience behavior.
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Canada
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Red Deer
Alberta
Southwest seniors win four table pinochle at center
Betty Schreibvogel and Donna Preston top the four table at the Senior Center on Wednesday Dec 19 with Carol Bradford second and Bob Baker third. Acorn Club met Dec 17 at Pat Mayo’s home with eight members sharing Christmas symbols and holiday readings. Mayos’ program highlighted Dodie Hope’s Distaff Side column from Garden City Telegram and classic pieces Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus and The Christmas Guest by Edwin Markham. The Garden City Duplicate Bridge Club held Dec 17 year end game, with May Craig and Jon Kempton winning 72.5 percent. Regular bridge runs at 7 p.m. Mondays and 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays, with new games at 2 p.m. Sundays at the Senior Center. Call Jon Kempton for partner information.
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Donna Preston
Carol Bradford
Bob Baker
Acorn Club
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Garden City
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