Wednesday, October 5, 1994 The Cast Sun Page 6B Helping to heal th child or children have witnessed violence and you are concerned about how it is affecting them. & District Commu- nity Services can help. A new funded by the Ministry of Women's Equality, began in February 1994 and is designed to reduce the trauma experienced by _ children and youth who have wit- “nessed violence and/or extreme . family discord in the home and/or have been physically abused -themsclves. Her goals are to directly help children whose emotional health Creating an understanding of healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with anger and other feel- for boys ages 7 to 10 years, and is planning to offer more groups in the fall, as well as a support ts. that goes wrong in their family, so she helps then to understand that they are not responsible for Many children have seen someone they love and respect be @ victim or an abuser in a violent relationship in their home. They may, as a result, think that vio- lence is a normal way to show power and authority, and even caring. Kathy finds it helpful to in the children who have wit- nessed violence, anxiety, with- drawal, depression, and ‘acting out.’ Kathy believes that helping children to “process the trauma” and to learn non-violent ways of i ing with others now will for parents. Referrals to this program NATALIE TOMILIN 365-0834 - Home BEV PARSONS (ZAYTSOFF) 365-6717 °- Home prevent future problems and will — Awhole lot of City for Small Town Cost — 1436 Columbia Ave., (next to Gabriel's Restaurant) Phone: 365-0668 THANKSGIVING come primarily from parents, Ministry of Social services, Mental Health, RCMP and Vic- tim Assistance. Confidentiality in this program, as in all Com- e hurt, caused by witnessing violence munity Services programs, is strictly maintained. To make & referral, contact Kathy at the Castlegar & District Community Services Centre, 365-2104. He's Here! | Fred Jack is the newest sales counsellor to join the staff ‘The = K\ is : r\\ at The Castlegar Sun. Over the years Fred has worn many hats. We're pleased that his most recent hat has The Castlegar Sun on it. Welcome Fred! 465 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. ViN 1G8 » 368-6266 Z gar Sun Submitted by: Ann Pollock, Castlegar United Church is ing up. It’s a time we have set aside to give thanks, to express our gratitude. John Henry Jowett said, “Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic.” This is true. Gratitude can bea ine that can p' the poison of fault finding and grumbling. When septic, cleaning out the wounds of resentment and revenge. effects of certain poisons and diseases, thanksgiving destroys the ble has smitten us, a spirit of thanksgiving is a soothing anti- Giving thanks is a way of getting things back on track, of putting life’s problems in perspective, of recogniz- ing what is really important. In our day to day life saying,“tthank-you” to someone who has opened a door for us, or to a waiter who “a . ~ Sad notices that we could use a second glass of water or a salesperson who advises us of some other option, steer- ing us clear of a foolish purchase is a way to reach beyond the barriers of loneliness, indifference and preju- dice that many feel as they walk through life. Taking the time to say “thank you” makes life more human, more bearable for all. ry Ba st Chorch Wns WER FAITH FELLOWSIIP SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP. 10:20 a= EVENING CELEBRATION + WEDNESDAY FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 5 ¢ Youth Ministries © Victorious Women * Men's Fellowship qeeesemeeemeee WATCH FAITH ALIVE ON SHAW CABLE 10 SERENE Affiliated with Canadian Fellowship of Church ‘A Bible Based, Spirit Filled, Peasily Charch 2329 6th Ave., Castlegar - 365-5618 d your blessi and your gr LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Grades K - 12 indivichasliced oo RAISING 7 And saying “thank you” to God on this special weekend, or whatever helps us to realize how blessed we are, no matter what our circumstances. It helps us to realize how blessed we are, no matter what our circum- . It helps us to realize that we do have resources, that we are not alone, that there is hope. Giving thanks for all the good things we have puts even our gr probl our gr and allows us to face them with renewed energy and confidence. So this weekend, especially, in the midst of all your other activities, take some time to say “thank you” to ' those around you and to God. Attend the church of your choice to give thanks with the people gathered there. Take a moment by yourself or with family and friends gathered around a turkey laden table to count worries into perspective Here’s a prayer to use or to get you started thinking about the things for which you are grateful. For the beauty and wonder of creation in earth and sky and sea, Cre- ator God, we thank you. For the turning seasons of the year and for this season of harvest: crisp sunshine, and trees aflame, tangy fruit on tree and vine, tables laden with turkey and golden gravy, sweet vegetables and pies, Generous God, we thank you. For life and its mystery, our earth journeying through space and our journeying from birth to death and beyond, for every breath we take, for every beat of our hearts, for every sensation of our bodies, Ever Living God, we thank you. For useful work and the health and strength to do it, for the privilege of play, for quiet and solitude, Gracious God, we thank you. For the fullness of gathered family and friends in times past and in the present, delight of children and banter of teens, steadying parents and loving partners, Loving God, we thank you. For the ear that listens, for the hand that caresses, for the arms that reach out in love, for relief of pain, for the tears of shared sorrow, the laughter of shared joy, for the freedom to choose and the ability to love, Compassionate God, we thank you. For the inheritance of faith, God’s Word and the story of Jesus, the pas- sion of prophets and pastors, the spirit of reverence and wonder and trust, the hope that can not be extinguished, the love that will not let us go, the peach that passes understanding, Holy God, we thank you. Wednesday, October 5, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Uniformly ‘un-uniformed’! * The appeal oft proclaims the man.’ —Shakespeare: ‘Hamlet’ I see by the media that the subject of school uni- forms or uniform school dress is coming to the fore - in the States at least. A host of good reasons are given for their adoption - reduction of theft, peer pressure, gang violence,’ as well as the fostering of courtesy, pride of school, and the fact that the prac- tice is common in many other parts of the world. Quite a load for one camel! G lly, I have long fi df some kind of uniformity in school- wear, though not necessarily for the above reasons because I do believe that people tend to live up or down to the standard of their dress, and gly. The standard of ‘uniform’ that I see passing my door each day, there- fore, speak volumes - both about the wearers and the culture in which they live. The topic also made me consider some of the wider aspects of uniform dress. For example, at the beginning of the Second World War, the Canadian government promptly sent a divi- sion of troops to Britain. However, with the usual standard of Canadian official prepared the troops found themselves seriously short of equip- ment and supply, particularly uniforms. The issue was one battle dress per man. Coveralls met the immediate need but uniforms still got stained and wrinkled during training exercises. Nonetheless, the was a lot of muttering at first but soon smartness of turn-out became a matter of regimental pride. This in turn b a matter of regi l esprit de corps, a unifying force, which served so well later in battle and is still evident to this day. The uniform, of course, has to be appropriate to the occasion. We have twice attended the world famous Edi gh Tattoo — a derful show of marching bands, piping, dancing and military exer- cises. But the icing on the cake has always been the color and variety of the uniforms. The military have always been highly conscious of the difference between regular and dress uniforms, the latter giving color and drama to any special occasion. In earlier times, all uniforms tended to be color- ful, in particular the bright scarlet jackets of the British soldier which is still reflected in the dress uniform of the RCMP and to military origins. Ihave a large framed print on my study wall, bought years ago at Stirling Castle in Scotland and entitled ‘The Thin Red Line’. It recalls the crucial Battle of Balaclava (1854) in the Crimean War in which the kilted aad constet - jactuent TOA landers, in line, d the throwing back a full charge’ of the Russian cavalry and saved the day. Fifty years later in the Boer War, those same bril- liant uniforms which had given such cohesion to the 93rd almost spelled a humiliating defeat to the British. The. brightly colored jackets offered the well aged Boer sharp with their Mauser rifles target they couldn’t refuse: The British and Canadians then to the familiar mud-colored khaki. Moth- er Nature figured that one out mil- lions of years ago by giving the essential hen birds an often bright but highly dangerous courting cos- tume. Incidentally, anyone who is interested in costume, military or civilian, and who is considering a yisit to Britain, should include a side trip to the City 9f Bath and its Museum of Costume. The city itself is.a treat. The museum, recently re-opened after extensive ren- ovations, is one of the best of its kind in the world and an absolute treat. You owe it to yourself. On the other hand, the absence of any kind of dress can also carry a message. I like, for example, the story of the English major who, during the course of a wild mess party was apprehended, stark naked, while in ardent ‘pursuit of a cantily clad young woman. He was promptly charged with being unproperly dressed and also with conduct unbecoming to an officer. However, at his court- martial, his lawyer won him an acquittal under a section of the manual of military law which states that: ‘It is not compulsory for an officer to wear a uniform at all times, so long as he is suitably garbed for the sport in which he is engaged.’ In the ile, those uni: “un-unife which pass me each day, though they do little for the mental or physical fibre of their wearers, speak vol- umes of the society in which they live. And school uniforms or ‘un-uniforms’? The bureaucrats probably lack the courage to set any stan- dards and by the time they have, the dictates of fash- ion will have changed the entire picture anyway. Or perhaps we need them in order to laugh at ourselves. I TRADE-IN DAYS Bring i recive an ADDITONAL on any Peoples Brand vita (one bottle trade per 1 bottle purchase)” ACT Now While Our 1st quality vitamin line is Sale priced. 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