_Saturday, September 21, 1901 Family Hopes Closed Casket Opened Mourners’ Memories DEAR ABBY: I am writing in response to the letter signed “Unfin- ished Busine: from someone who deceased friend for and was dismayed with the family’ 's decision to have aclosed- casket funeral. I can relate to this situation wholeheartedly from the family’s point of view. ‘When my father died of cancer 10 years ago. he had requested a closed- casket funeral. What an uproar that created! Relatives and so-called friends who had not seen Dad in years were appalled. They said, “This is not customary! We wanted one last look at him.” My response was, “Dad wanted you to remember him as robust and healthy like he was, before he became ill.” We found a picture of D when he was hale an placed it on his closed c: rounded by flowers. HIS DAUGHTER IN CALIFORNIA DEAR DAUGHTER: Many oth- ers wrote objecting to the closed- casket funeral. Read on: DEAR ABBY: I agree with “Un- finished Business” about closed-cas akes. Recently I drove 60 miles one way to pay-my respects to a friend who had died of a heart at- tack, only to find a closed casket. I was not very well acquainted with the widow, so I could have just as well paid my respects by sending her a sympathy card. My point in writing is to suggest to families who feel that way that the words “Casket will be closed” be added to the obituary in the newspa- per. It may not be considered proper etiquette, but it will save a lot of hard feelings. FINISHED BUSINESS IN BRYAN, OHIO DEAR ABBY: 1 recall one funeral lattended a few years ago. It was for a loyal, longtime employee who had lingered with a terminal illness for a very long time. When his widow was asked why she wanted a closed-cas- ket funeral, she replied, “Nobody came to see him when he was alive, so why would anyone want to see him when he is dead?” PINE BLUFF,.ARK. eae DEAR ABBY: I agree with the letter stating that pizza deliverers should receive tips just as good serv ers in restaurants do. However, am puzzled as to who else is entitled to tips Recently, my husband and I had professional movers transport our furniture from a townhouse to a new house 10 miles away. We had a lot of > a a < 3 Q Advice furniture, so it wasn't cheap. When they finished the job, wa: CROSSWORD acROSS 1 Anagram tor inter 89 ey over spit 90 One of the 93 vey informal h a bill on which was written, are optional, but are appreci- I was dumbfounded, as I had er tipped movers before. I told them I had no cash, soone man said, “Oh, checks are fine!” I felt a little intimidated. but I wrote a check for the move itself, and made out an- other check for the movers for roughly 10 percent. No bi but now I'm wondering who going to hit me up for tips. Since we've moved. we've had new furniture delivered, carpet cleaned, cable hooked up. and although none of these guys was forward enough to suggest tips, I wondered if maybe they weren't expecting something. Can you give me some guidelines? My husband and Iare generous when it comes to tipping food servers, hairdressers, barbers. bellmen, etc., but frankly, we'd go broke if we tipped every delivery/service person who came to the house, especially when we're already paying for the service itself. But if we are expected to tip these people, what percentage is appropriate? TAPPED-OUT TIPPER DEAR TAPPED OUT: How much (or if) one tips is strictly a personal decision. If you have made a purchase from a store that delivers, there is no need to “tip” the delivery person. (If it’s a pharmacy that sends a kid out on a bicycle — tip the kid and watch his face light up.) Personal services, such as those offered in beauty and bar- ber shops, rate tips. And be gen- erous to shoe-shiners — they live on tips. Ditto parking attendants and supérmarket carry-out people. By popular request, Abb: favorite prize-w prepare recipes. To e, self-uddressed envelope, pluis check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, Ill, 61054. (Postage is included.) Answers to Sept. 14 Puzzie and Cryp ALV. 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They can be found today on page This Crossword Puzzle sponsored by the following businesses . . SCHNEIDERS ‘ . BUILDING SUPPLIES commen ace. Boeee CTY MOUTH “368.6466. ite deat lWaneta Junction, Trail 368-8296 m Saturday, P 21, 1991 RememberWHEN 40 YEARS AGO From the Sept. 20, 1951 Castle News The Castlegar Kats play- ing before close to 400 fans on Wednesday won the — City ng Women’s ‘astball crown by defeating Fidelity Life 6 to 3 to take the title in two straight games. The Kats will now meet Nelson Royals for the West Kootenay Cha with the first and second games to be played in Nel- son on Sunday, September 22nd. 25 YEARS AGO From the Sept. 22, 1966 Castlegar News Castlegar town council ex- pressed astonishment last week when it was billed $7,200 by Rawson and Wiles, Vancouver town planners re- tained by this community. After a brief debate the ser- vices of the firm were termi- nated at the meeting. A mo- tion was also made to with- hold payment until further in- fe ion has been ived from the planners. 15 YEARS AGO From the Sept. 23, 1976 Ci News The Selkirk College council held its regular : ‘Thcvdday Five years ago: Operator John Silva works the controls of the new computerized chip and saw machine at Westar Timber's sawmill in Castlegar. underway and department of education funding for $81,350 has been approved. 5 YEARS AGO From the Sept. 21, 1986 ting last h The first item of busi- ness, the principal's report and the status of the Trail Business School, were dis- cussed. Its operation is Castl jews Former Castlegar resi- dent Dixie Dee Powers was given a suspended sentence Sept. 10 in Casper, Wyo., after she pleaded no con- test to one count of conspir- acy to make false state- ments while selling a secu- rity, the Castlegar News has learned. Powers, 36, also known as Laura Grace Gibbons, is wanted in Canada on charges of fraud and run- ning a pyramid scheme that RCMP say collected $3.4 million in the West Kootenay. Women’s league plans fall activities The St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League of Castlegar held its first general meeting of the: fall season Sept. 10 af- these events will be the re- sponsibility of the catering groups. Ernesta Grazzioto will be missed during her long await- ed holiday to Italy, The sewing group contin- ued to ‘meet each week sent. Business included bring- ing members up to date on all the summer activities con- ducted under new president Theresa Hajdasz, and making final plans for the CWL work- shop of the Nelson Diocese slated for Oct. 5 at St. Rita’s Parish Centre in Castlegar. A further donation of $1,000 was given for the Parish centre. Two catering groups were formed to divide the work load throughout the year more fa- vorably — during the past year Diocesan meetings were catered mostly by Rosa Fo- golin and Hajdasz. In future, Acolor- ful quilt was made for the fall bazaar raffle under the direc- tion of Doreen Moore. Two oth- er prizes will be offered. The fall bazaar is an event many look forward to whether it’s to buy an item for home or for a gift, or just to meet friends over a cup of tea. The next meeting will be held Oct. 26 at St. Rita’s. Bluetop Burger -- WEEKLY SPECIAL -- DELUXE & FRIES beef palty, $325 HOURS: 10 am-9 pm, 1521 Columbia Ave. 365-8388 Call Ahead Drive Through Service YourHOROSCOPE VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Don’t get into heated discus- sions with your lover on the 2nd and 23rd, make love not war. The 24th, 25th and 26th will be favor- able for money making ventures and dealing with legal matters. You can acquire information on the 27th and 28th by letening to those with experience or reading books with pertinent information. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Don’t let your temper get the better of you on the 22nd and 23rd. You are best to bury yourself in business matters. The 24th, 25th and 26th will be favorable for ro- mantic involvements. You can meet new mates or solidify old re- lationships. The 27th and 28th may be ing from a 4 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Don’t let in- age interfere in of emotional confrontations in your domestic scene on the 24th, 25th and 26th however be sure not to make matters worse by being in- sensitive and cold. The 27th and 28th will be good for sports activi- ties and doing things with chil- dren. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Don't act too quick if dealing with other peopl fairs on the 22nd and 23rd. can open up new romantic connections through travel and getting together with friends on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Be sure to take care of your do- point of view if extravagance or un- reliable investments have plagued RPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tempers will fester if tend to put in overtime on 23rd. exertion or social should mestic on the 27th and 28th. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Don’t use emotional blackmail if you want to avoid emotional up- on the 22nd and 23rd. You will be included to family disputes re- farding property and money be- ing to rs on the 24th, “OBth and 26th. New relationships will on the 27th and 28th if you be milan to get out and meet peo- ple. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Refrain from telling your boss feel on the 22nd and 23rd. You will be overly emotional and take things far too on the ath, oth and 5 You recogni . The 27th and 28th will TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Get out and mingle with those in high positions on the 22nd and 23rd. 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