The Castlegar Sun Wednesday,December 16, 1992 “/ Seated in front of their new classroom computers, Amanda Laurie, 13, and Mark Robertson, 12, will soon be whizzing through math and reading programs The computers were donated to the Living Waters Christian Academy by Celgar Pulp Mill. To assist the school in purchasing programs for the computers, Neil Kalawski (standing far right) owner of Kalawsky Pontiac Buick in Castlegar, also dontated $300. Pastor Stuart Laurie (standing left), said the new equipment is high- ly appreciated by the academy. ‘SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhott 1 Wednesday,December 16, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Page 5B The concept of CHANGE! During my ongoing SUN STAFF PHOTO / Sharlene Imhoff ghancy I've realized that I accept this “state of affairs” much more readily than in years past. Most of my adult life have been d by years ago. This would indeed have been a much dif- ferent ex, . Because, let's face it, the state of pregnancy is definitely “out of one’s control” g one my fear of change. Stability, security, familiarity and the like were lif for which I expend mega amounts of energy to have in my life. I KNOW what you're thinking! I like to be in CON- TROL, right? Absolutely! And of course this has it's healthy merits under certain circumstances. However, there are things in life, once initiated, will not be controlled by myself or anyone else. It took me a few years to come to terms with this one. Just as there are people in our lives we can never con- trol. But how much time do some of us spend in raging battle with this theory. It was when I finally let go of some of these con- trol-issues that things started HAPPENING in my life. Things that were meant to be. I won't say I wasn't still afraid to “let go” of control, but I closed my ¢cyes, plugged my nose and dove into the depths of the unknown. Very scary,’ indeed, but infinitely rewarding and totally positive even when things didn’t necessarily work out the way I had “planned”. So now, as I waddle around the house, around town etc. I reflect upon how I may have felt a few hy to stay that way. First off, right from the very start, I discovered EMOTIONS I didn’t even know existed and I STILL haven't been able to put a name to them all. Well, for various reasons I Constant change allows us to grow towards our destiny chase larger sizes of EVERYTHING in my wardrobe and in retrospect should have aimed “for more". My partner had to sleep on about one foot of bed space at the edge in order to avoid being con- sumed by the furnace which was ME. And of course I would suddenly “drop off” in a dead sleep at the most inopportune times. What drove me crazy was that I had NO CONTROL over any of this. I had aches and pains where I didn't even know I had anatomy. Luckily, I didn’t suffer terrible morning sickness but they tell me that may happen “next time”. As the months went by my temperature/ment I was NOT in the “family way” and had pretty well resigned myself to the fact that I was LOSING MY MIND! Somehow once I had an EXCUSE for these alien “feelings” it all became much easier to bear. The past eight months have been a time of adjustment for both my partner and I. You would think it would help to know that milli of women exp mother- hood and that my partner has been through this TWICE before. But no, they assure me I am not being paranoid, it is entirely different in every case. So I reluctantly set about “letting” things happen as they will (as if I had any choice). I had to pur- some y and I actually felt better than ever. For a while anyway. Then I began to notice my cl was more p d than usual. By now of course, I have a total lack of “bal- ance” in more ways than one. And the things I'm finding I cannot do anymore seem so utterly silly and embarrassing. They should hand out Olympic medals for women who manage to get out of the bathtub the fastest. My belly is now too big to reach the spices on top of the stove. (short arms don’t help) Wearing attire that must be loaded from the feet upwards (anything with leg holes) can cause major delays and shoes with laces are downright dangerous. Get- ting in and out of a vehicle/bed/chair/narrow door frame are remarkable feats. My bladder, stomach, intestines, lungs, liver, kidneys, abdominal muscles, et all will NEVER be the same. And I've never been booted around so much in my life. This particular change I chose to risk, no matter how scary, Every time I feel the activity in the “box- ing ring” (my abdomen) I smile and cannot believe the wonder of it. I know there are many of you out there with a tear in your eye right now remembering your Own special moments. No matter how you all described it, nothing could prepare me for the new feelings, the new ME and the new life | know nes- tes safely inside me. As my partner and I watch the book I am TRYING to read bounce this way and that on top of my tummy, we share a special moment of tenderness, a bonding of our souls and we are both speechless with the intensity. Now the snow is gently falling outside my window and it seems fitting that Christmas is near. Which will come first, I don't know, I cannot control it, and I welcome the changes with all my heart. It’s good to remember that all things change good or bad, for we are ever growing, learning and moving toward our destinies, Getting the royal flush without budget drains FIND IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS N cable 10) Schedule for Dec. 14 - Dec. 20 Mon. 6;30 pm, Tues. 9 am + TRAIL SMOKE EATER HOCKEY - Trail vs Cranbrook in Cranbrook Dec. 4. 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Xerox Canada Ltd. donates approximately $38,000 annually to various charitable organizations, and the United Way has become a part of that corporate generosity. Claim costs drive up autoplan rates in 1993: SUBMITTED ICBC announced today it will raise an additional 9.5 percent in total premium income to meet anticipated increases in claims costs next year. As a result, most passenger vehicle owners in BC will pay between $30 and $100 more for their autamobile insur- ance in 1993, Percentage changes for indi- vidual motorists will vary depending on the coverages they c Ss experi- quarters of claim-free motorists will be less than ten per cent According to ICBC President Robyn Allan, the driving force behind rates is the combined impact of the number and cost of claims made by BC motorists Allan said, “Projections earlier in the year indicated that a premi- um rise of 14 percent or greater might be required in 1993 if no new steps were taken to control costs. We found that prospect unacceptable — ‘business as usual’ was simply not an option.” She said the news for BC's worst drivers will not be good “For example drivers with two ‘at-fault’ claims in 1992 could face increases of 120 per cent or more in 1993.” Other major Autoplan changes announced by ICBC President Robyn Allan today include higher minimum deductibles for Colli- sion and Comprehensive cover- ages. All changes are effective immediately (today) for new poli- cies and from January 1, 1993 on renewal of existing policies. In August, the Corporation intro- duced a series of aggressive pro- grams designed to reduce operating costs and control claims costs. The sayings gener- ated by those programs along with a decline in the number of claims during the first 10 months of 1992, reduced ICBC’s need for additional premium income in 1993 below the amount previous- ly forecast According to Allan, the 9.5 percent rise in premium income reflects ICBC’s ongoing efforts to achieve a balance between the policyholders’ desire for stable rate increases and the Corpora- tion’s need for appropriate finan- cial stability to cover unanticipated swings in the num- ber and cost of claims. 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In addition, the minimum Collision deductible will be raised to $200 + Dug to the continuing risen theft, vandalism and fire claims, Comprehensive coverage premi- ums will rise an average $6 for most motorists. The minimum deductible for Comprehensive claims will go to $100 from $50. Comprehensive deductibles will now apply to claims for fire and lightning damage and for the total loss of a vehicle due to theft * Those making No-Fault claims for weekly disability bene- fits (people who caused accidents resulting in injuries to them- selves) will now have their pay- ments begin on the eighth calendar day of disability. This brings BC in line with other Canadian jurisdictions . For all new policies, the Underinsured Motorist Protection included with basic Autoplan coverage will be $1 million instead of the current $2 million Existing policies will have the higher limit until they expire in 1993. Prior to 1992, when UMP was me an option, all occupants of a’ motorist’s vehicle would ‘share the amount of any UMP coverage in the event of an accident caused” by an underinsured motorist. Now, the basic coverage includes ‘” the full UMP limit for each occu- * pant of a vehicle and research indicates that $1 million in cover- % age is sufficient 4 However, motorists wishing additional protection will be able to purchase an extra $1 million ¢ UMP coverage Responding to public demand, the Corporation is introducing a |. . new policy to cover the replace- ment cost for most natural gas and propane vehicle conversions. While ICBC’s cost cutting measures have had an impact on premiums needed for 1993, Allan said the greatest savings will still , 7 result when motorists do their ., part to prevent accidents and — crime-related losses. She particu- larly emphasized the need for motorists to adjust their driving _.. to suit road, weather and traffic conditions over the coming win- ter months. “If we can combine the success of our cost cutting initiatives with | , an improvement in the driving |” habits of BC motorists, we could __ see a new trend develop that , could help us achieve the lower ~~ Autoplan rates that everyone ,., wants." Depression common during winter months SUBMITTED Approximately 65 per cent of the general population feels “down” during the winter months and five percent actually suffer Consulting Financial Counselling 1d Goal Setting from clinical depression at this time of year. “It has become increasingly recognized that symptoms of , depression are often related to winter, which stems from the decrease in the amount of daylight hours that we get in the winter months. The name for this condi- tion is Seasonal Affective Disor- der,” explained Dr. Diane Watson, Associate Head of Psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. There are a variety of symp- | 5 toms which may indicate that you ,;., are suffering from Seasonal , Affective Disorder; the most, obvious being a general feeling., “THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION n inves Al membaw's Pvired quests to thet DECEMBER BIRTHDAY BASH & DANCE Saturday, December 19th « 5PM - 7PM featuring "John Cresswell’ Commercial toilet bowl clean- ers contain acids such as sodium bisulfate and hydrocholric acid and also contain granular cleaners that turn to sulfuric acid when mixed with water. They also con- scouring powders or liquids because they will create little scratches that harbor bacteria. Acids are very dangerous— they can burn your skin and eyes, are corrosive, and potentially lethal if accidently swallowed. If toilet cleaners are mixed with chlorine bleach, they release 1 cup hydrogen peroxide 2 quarts of water Mix and pour in the bowl. Allow the mixture to stand for 30 minutes then scrub and flush. Light duty stain remover borax Jemon juice Mix. Flush toilet to wet sides and scrub the paste on toilet with a brush. If the stains are tough, let set, for two hours. (Your family can use the toilet at your next door neighbours.) Scrub-a-tub-tub Cc mn der) Dissolve borax and soap in boiling water. Cool. Add whiting and pour into sealed glass con- tainer. Shake well before using. If you want it more abrasive, add ZO=miaro