ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT Sun WEDNESDAY, May 4, 1994 Cool Runnings Rated: OG Time: 108 min. Overall: A- Violence: B Sexual Content: A Language: B- By Rod Gustatson Cool has the underdogs with the no good coach, going against every obstacle imaginable. With each setback, they become stronger, their will becomes tougher, and their uniforms become nicer. How- ever, when it comes time for the big match that is evident in all sports movies, Cool Runnings gives us a break, and save the view- er from the usual first-place ending. In fact, the ending has a great lesson, that although taught many times in the past, is worth teaching many times again. With an cmytasle 00, “hes vos pay the movie teaches the of a Take a day off with Al Simmons Submitted As a young man, Al Camp Wiganishie show is the kind of live show that takes kids right to the heart of Al Simmons’ own i Wi first performed solo in variety shows and clubs, then. formed the comedy rock band, Korn- stalk, which was popular across Canada in the 1970s. Al's part- ner in the band was Fred Penner who-has since become one of North America’s most adored children’s performers. Al has produced and starred in his own television series, All For Fun, and has appeared fre- quently on Fred Penner's Place and on Sesame Street. Al has been featured on a number of other televised series, specials and variety shows. Al Simmons was signed to Oak Street Music a 1991. Ai first r a lake-side retreat featuring a da in the life of Wacky Al. ’ Al tells magical stories and songs for children that enable them to look at their daily lives and laugh. The 20 mine show theatre when pomadbat urges the audience to pick a partner and play a part. But enjoyment of the Camp Wiganishie experience isn’t just limited to kids—parents will not only revel in their chil- dren’s reaction to Al's off-beat puns and breezy style, they'll find themselves laughing right along, particularly to his song about wearing Lego underwear in his Lego house. It doesn’t take much from Simmons to Fishy at Camp ‘Wiganishie, ea tures contributions by some of the top studio musicians and enter- tainers in Canada. Released in 1992, it earned a Juno Award i Currently, Al stars in It's a fun movies pope wey haley ep 3 i ble and worthwhile as achieving the final goal. L is the main with the use of many mild obscenities, even though the Jamaican accents do their best to make the words sound less coarse. The only violence is a bar room brawl, probably so the producer could portray Calgary as a place in the west (although I had to smile as the team arrived in the airport to a flurry of French announcements on the PA system). The late John Candy stars as the coach, and does a fine job in the comic scenes, but Candy could never act well in a serious moment, and doesn't break that record here. But I don’t rent Run- nings to see Candy, get the movie if you are looking for a feel good film, that leaves a message of is just as enj Fred Penner’s just-released home video, What A Day!, and is in the developmental stares of his own television series. Audiences of all ages continue to enjoy his live concert appearances. The Something's Fishy at have the entire hall join him in singing a verse. Throw all this music together with rapidfire one-liners and even faster costume changes and what have you got? A comedian, musi- cian and magician. A down to earth personality combined with a generous assortment of teddy bears, feathers, fish, pajamas, pancakes and a puppet chorus that pops up out of nowhere. The Children’s Orchard Rus- Al Simmons, an all around entertainer will be charming audiences on Mother's Day. sian Exposure Preschool is spon- soring Al Simmons on Sunday, May 8 (Mother's day) at the Bril- liant Cultural Centre at 4 p.m.. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.. Advance tickets are $5, and on the day of the show they are $7. Tickets can be purchased at Pete’s TV in Castlegar, Trail Ticket Centre in Nelson Museum offers up works Submitted Between Dairy Queen & Subway “Do you see what I see?”, and exhibition of paintings and other works by Audrey Scott-McKee, opens at the Nelson Museum Fri- Nelson in 1974. The exhibit includes acrylics, oils, melted wax and d She has paintings in many pri- vate collections, and has exhibit- wooden objects. Scott-McKee was born and educated in Hamilton, Ontario, and paized her son and two Alberta. day, May 6 and i until May 31. The artist, who has painted under the name A.I. Morgan, will be showing a collection of art- work done since she moved to She studied 2 at the Art Department of the University of Alberta and at the Kootenay School of Art, and continues to work in her stu- dio in her home. ed in and regularly in the Kootenay-Boundary Regional Juried Art Exhibitions. Speaking of her work, Audrey says, “Years ago I used to think the best term for my style of painting could be ‘emotionalis- tic’. The older I get the brighter my colors seem to be, and the simpler the forms.There are times when I simply must do a painting for a special person or for a spe- Trail, Playmor Foods in South Slocan and Natures Health Prod- ucts in Nelson. One thing is for certain, enter- tainment of this calibre is truly a treat to see. Bring you family and enjoy a very special and enter- taining afternoon on Mother's Day! of wonder dio, Audrey is busy with her ongo- ing renovation of her home, which she has designed and executed herself, or spending time with her pet and her grandchildren. A reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, May 6 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Muse- um. The show continues from 1-4 p.m. daily except Sundays and statutory holidays until May 31. Exhibitions at the Nelson Museum are assisted financially by the Province of B.C. Cultural Wednesday, May 4, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Page 5B Exploring the world of books Did you know there are many ways to read a book? You can hold a hardcover or paperback in your hands and read silently or out loud. ‘You can have someone read to you. ways you can experience a wider world than the one we live in. If you can't travel as often as you'd like, you can do the next best thing. You can wander in the Ontario woods with Margaret Atwood or sail across the Atlantic via C.S. Forester—all of this by simply a range of popular novels, the Library has been an excel- ing for a highly-rated Ameri mystery writer, James Lee Burke. Of five novels I wanted to devour, the library had four. The only one missing was the most recent, In the Electric Mist, the Confederate Dead. | (1993). Castlegar and District Library serves this community and area well. From Head Librarian Judy Wearmouth to her various assistant to the many volunteers, one couldn't ask for a group of more dedicated to books. One couldn't ask for a group of people more interested in putting books— @ Artists Continued from 1A Mi in Residing in sell visited the area in February, I Jeamed that our library had all of her books. Recently I came across a list- Gibsons, B.C., they are currently ST. PETER LUTHERAN Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:15am 713 - 4th St, Castlegar Rev. V. Tech » 365-3664 ALL WELCOME! KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD Ira L. Johnson, B.Th (Pastor) 2404 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC, VIN 2X5 Pastor 365-6762 servic= ‘SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 classes for all ages MORNING WORSHIP: 11:00 am fro patrons’ hands. They want us to read. In fact, in 1993 the circulation was 106,000. Recently, Castlegar Library had 12,000 books in circulation in one month—-a feat that Nelson Library has never reached. These figures put Castlegar in the forefront of communities of like size in British Columbia. The fact is that we are a community that reads. So, when did this all begin? Way back in 1946, meetings were held separately in both Kinnaird and Castlegar. By 1947, small libraries were on the go in both communi- ties. These libraries operated for years in the basements of halls, churches, homes, and odd nooks and crannies, Much of the work of can take you to other lands ordering, processing, and circulat- ing the books was done by volun- teers. These volunteers loved books, but gave up their own read- ing tine so that others might read, received its charter to be a public library on June 17, 1947. This meant essentially that the library was eligible for provin- gar Council matched the amo After much bickering, apparently the Council came through, books were ordered, and soon people in the community had a few shelves of books to choose from. For some reason, Kinnaird Library was not chartered until 1968; That didn’t stop it from being a good library. Books were donated ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 170 Sundays Mon. - Thurs. Fri. - Sat. 11 am- 11 pm 12 pm-6 pm 2 pm-10 pm bY THURSDAY Guests with members welcome! 248 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 365-7017 (Church 365-5300 Kinnaird Library received a gramt, for $450. That didn’t buy many books, even at 1968 prices. See TURNER 7s CALL TO THE 45TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ; CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION Castlegar & District Recreation Centre 2101 - 6th Avenue Castlegar, B,C. May 5, 1994 Registration: 6:30 pm Meeting: 7:30 pm Refreshments * Door Prizes Castlegar Savings Credit Union "WHERE YOU'RE SOMEBODY SPECIAL" Slocan Valley Branch {00 - “So. nnn st (C3) 3014 Hwy 6 Castlegar, B.C. Ms 4G7 Slocan Park, B.C. VOG 2E0 365-723: 226-7212 CLOSE RELATIONS Submitted by: Pastor Leonard Andrews, Seventh-day Adventist Church “,,.Anyway, what's wrong with that?” So goes one of the more frequent questions I hear. And it's been around ever since our first parents started aaveliny in sin. cial reason. Other times I like just. — Services Branch and the City of 2 experimenting and playing Nelsort: ‘A’ Sffiall admission fee is around. charged to those who are not When she is not busy in her stu- members of the museum. WEDNESDAY: 6 -7:20 . ; wae oi prmvmenniine sina Family Evening - childrens club, ‘ ; : is ‘wiTh FAITH. WE GROW: Well, thanks, Adam. So now we inherit imperfect bodies, mediocre mentalities, degraded society, and a world that seems to have an endless supply of Maxwell School of Dance — . French Canadian artists “ST DAY'S MAGLIO CHURCH 614 Christina Place RC Gian Canad counts : (CADE MARS « BEST PICTL bag | SUINDURSL ie New May - June Aquatic Schedule ctnase prranou The ETO <— ' ENTER TO WIN A FREE MOvig PASS | 70 THE CASTLE THEATRE E FAMILY SWIM Fri/Sat/Sun ENTER TO WIN A FREE SWIM, SKATE OR FITNESS PASS TO THE CASTLEGAR REC CENTRE Name Phone Weetdy drawal No photo copies 7 The gar Sun complements of: S please. ast drop off newspaper coupon at the Castingst Sun - 465 Cohambia Ave. offer hands-on course Submitted Micheline and Georges will lead a day-long workshop of papier mache which will allow participants to ence creating a figure and vessel. Par- ticipants will leam to make ghue and pulp, and to treat surfaces and painted finishes. The artists will also give a objects which have the wood-like strength of a chair (as they themselves Sooke Fres'& Nir Conditioned 292 Columbia fe. 365-7401 ry mache. ‘The workshop will be May 7 from 9am to4pm, at the NEC, which located in Castlegar near the Doukho- bor Museum. The cost is $75 and some supplies are needed. Micheline and Georges have explored many traditional mache techniques, including paper laminat- ing strips, casting paper, where Paper newspapers are glued to coil, weave, braid and sculpt, and to ugify found objects. Both artists have exhibited at numerous locations such as the Win- nipeg Art Gallery, Beaverhouse in Edmonton, and the Canadian Craft See ARTISTS 3B HA Open house . Book Sale ...........c0000 Children's Story Time......... Cake Cutting.............0000 Castlegar Writer's Guild Reading... PY 20th BIRTHDAY | The Castlegar & District Public Library ___ is celebrating 20 years of service to this community on SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1994 Join us for an .-11.am-3 pm seed am -3 pm suswitee 11:15 am - noon Pedaesstaevneee ...1:00 pm 8:00 am - Holy Communion - B.A.S. Traditional 10:00 am - Family Eucharist - Church School and Nursery The Rev. Canon Dorothy Barket Phone: 365-2271 ‘TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN Calvary Baptist Church ‘9.50 am Sunday School (or all ages): 108 aan Morning Worship) 650 pm Evening Service Pastor Bob Marsh 365-3430 - Church 809 Merry Creek Rd. Castié GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Sundag Worship 11:30 a.m. Need a ride to church? Call 365-2438 + SUNDAY SERVICES + Wed. 6:0 Family Night Ponner Chit Bacves Support and Recovery Groupe Fri 790 - Youth Extramganea: FRIDAY WIGHT LIVE samememsemmmnnnemens waTcH FAITH ALIVE ON ‘SHAW CABLE 10 sesmmeceumanseeensnecenas hip of Churches & Ministers CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH 2224 - 6th Ave. Castlegar Ph. 365-8337 CASTLECAR FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 1801 Connors Rd. ipa You are welcome here! Pastor Stan Block 365-6317 unspeakalbe new atrocities. And we ourselves still dabble in sin. Why? Could it be that we have a misbegotten idea of what sin is? What is wrong with it, anyway? Only small things, mostly, especially at first. Evil must start out pleasantly, or there simply would be no takers. But towards the end we see the havoc it can cause, and how so very little can be terminal. Let's try our own definition, culled from the real world: SIN: any act or practice which comes on as desirable, but which in the end is damaging — physically, mentally, socially, morally, personally, politically, environmentally, whatever. Here's another definition that's a close relative: ADDICTION: any detrimental practice which is voluntarily repeated. Siamese twins, I think. Neither can be dealt with successfully while the other is ignored. Goes both ways.