Page 10A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, May 4, 1994 Local woman follows her dreams done on her Educating the world about schizophrénia tion diploma at Selkirk College Other i wanted her to take courses again, “but there was no way I was going to repeat,” she said. Alan Davis, Director, Universi- ty Programs, noted “Our policy has always been to allow students to use the maximum number of credits from previous work so they can continue their education without having to repeat courses.” Now a chartered accountant student in Vancouver, Tammy said that the Agency, “gave me the opportunity to continue on the road to the chartered accoun- tant’s program without leaving home—and I don’t have $30,000 ‘worth of student loans to repay.” In the meantime, she has her sites set on completing her CA after which, she says, “With my financial background I cam do anything I set my mind to.” DUE TO CONSUMER DEMAND - WE WILL BE BRINGING IN A SHIPMENT OF LIVE LOBSTERS. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MAY 31, 1994 613-17St., Castlegar = | (MidTown Plaza) 365-3411 @&@ Submitted Eight years ago, Sherri Sims got into her car and drove. Sofm working part time as a hotel cham» bermaid last year. She cares for the home she shares with her husband Gord, and visits schools and com- was after her, but she didn’t know or strangers she saw on the street. After driving from her home in Kelowna to Alberta, she turned back and didn’t stop until she reached a in Clearbrook. thoughts or make them believe things. An estimated one in 100 people in B.C. have schizophrenia. With the help of medication and strong support from her family and friends, Sims, now 40, can cope with her illness. She gave up her job as a gov- ernment payroll clerk, but started @ Cash munity orgs to help edu- cated people about mental illness, This year, May 2-8, is Canadian Mental Health Week, The theme of the week is making mental health matter. Sims knows more than most about the importance of good mental health. “T lost my career, I lost my self- confidence and my self-esteem,” said Sims. “I was like a child look- ing up a flight of stairs and not knowing how to get to the top. Gradually I've been going up those stairs again.” Having a wife with schizophre- nia has also been tough, says Gord Sims. “It was a struggle at first, and sometimes it still is, but you deal with it. It’s part of life now for us.” Because of her illness, Sherri take medication every day and find she tires easily. Although she likes Continued from 9A won't have to worry if you have enough, you will guarantee your future insurability, you will be purchasing insurance at its lowest cost, and more importantly, you can always tell people that you are worth more dead than alive, which helps keep your life insur- ance decision at the forefront of your mind. Next week we will look at the two types of life insurance, term and permanent. We will explain the difference between the two, and at what time in your life that each product is appropriate. Should you have any financial concems re your or business affairs, please send your question to CASH COR- NER c/o The Castlegar Sun, 465 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. Canada, VIN 1G8 or fax us at (604) 365-7762. We will research your questions with local professionals and attempt to pro- vide informative answers to as many as possible in future edi- tions of CASH CORNER. After all, the buck stops here! her new job, she makes less money than she used to. She fears she may get sick again, According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, about a third of the people with recover a lives, but have good periods in between. The rest have chronic nia. Sherri and Gord learned a lot about from their local chapter of the BC Schizophrenia Society. One of the 23 member organizations of the BC Mental Health C ications Council, nership Program in Kelowna to ing information about schizophre- bring nia into schools and the workplace. Both have given presentations about their experiences, Neither knew anything about schizophrenia before Sherri became ill. “I was like everybody else—out of dight, out of mind,” said Gord. “But now I've done a 360 degree turn. It has to be brought out in the open and it has to be accepted.” Even in the last eight years, the Sims’ see changes in people's attitudes. “We've noticed a big differ- ence. There isn’t that deadly silence anymore,” says Sherri. ja is a word like any the Schizophrenia Society helps families cope with having a relative with schizophrenia. Sherri and Gord went to their first Schizophrenia Society meet- ing soon after she checked into the hospital, Since then, they have become active members. Sherri helped start a local Part- other and we've got to educate people until it’s a household word. It's not something that has to be said in hushed tones.” For free, 24-hour confidential information on mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, contact the Mental Health Information Line at 1-800-661-2121. Obituary Kenneth Frederick Sharples Kenneth Frederick Sharples passed away peacefully at Victo- ria, B.C. on April 27, 1994 after a lengthy illness. Ken was a B.C.; and his three grandchil- dren, Todd and Darren Leffler and Stephen Thomson, as well as one brother Dave Sharples of and father and will be remem- bered lovingly by his family and many friends. He is survived by Irene, his devoted wife and best friend; his three daughters, Charlotte (Gord) Lefflet of Fernie, B.C., Barbara Gim) Thomson of Victoria, B.C., Deborah Sharples of Ri d He was born at Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, September 9, 1918. Ken was a long time Castlegar resident until he moved to Victoria four years ago. A memorial service for Kenneth was held on Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at the Castlegar Funeral ion has occurred. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP — TO RENEW OUR FORESTS Changing the way we manage our forests BRITISH COLUMBIA’S FOREST RENEWAL PLAN Your provincial government's Forest Renewal Plan, introduced in the BC Legislature April 14th, is a new approach to solving the Here’s what makes the Forest Renewal Plan unique: Giving back to the forests Working in partnership Your provincial government's Forest Renewal Plan problems created after decades of taking our forests for granted. The Forest Renewal Plan will put people to work: brings together leaders from business, labour, the environmental movement, forest communities, and First Nations in a new partnership to renew. our forests and the jobs they provide. A $2 billion investment to renew our Over the next five years an estimated $2 billion in new money will be invested in forest renewal. But taxpayers are not being asked to foot the bill. The $2 billion will be raised from the forest industry through increased stumpage rates for timber harvested on public land. And by law, this new money must be spent on renewing the forests and ensuring forest jobs. Restoring our environment The Forest Renewal Pian will restore and protect forest eco-systems in BC, ensuring jobs by: @c ing up envirc 1 ____streams, and watersheds _ @ removing unnecessary logging roads and restoring hillsides to prevent soil erosion @ restocking and protecting fish and wildlife to rivers, @ de new envir sound forest practices, including selective harvesting and commercial thinning. | | eeitism cCotumsia'’s @ improving reforestation and reducing the time lag between harvest and replanting @ ensuring more intensive silviculture and care of \ our forests after replanting @ increasing the amount of land available for replanting Renewing our forest economy The Forest Renewal Plan will ensure family- supporting forest jobs now and in the future by putting people to work: @ expanding value-added manufacturing and finished products @ researching and developing new BC forest products and markets @ investing in skills training for forest workers Together we can renew our forests British Columbia's Forest Renewal Plan is an opportunity to replace confrontation with coopera- tion. It’s a chance to begin working together in Partnership to renew our forests, ensure jobs and strengthen communities. To find out more about the Forest Renewal Plan, contact your MLA for details, or call 1 800 866-7717. F British Sw of 8S “¢ Chapel. a Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in remembrance of Ken- neth to the B.C. Lung Associa- tion, Attention: Memorial Fund, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 2X2. Obituary John Allan Urquhart: On Tuesday, April 26, A Service of Remem- brance was held at the” Castlegar Funeral Chapel Mr, U was born February 13, 1914 at Win- nipeg, Manitoba. “Mr.” ‘Urquhart came to B.C, and settled in the Monte Creck atea around Kamloops. He then moved to Rossiand where he lived for a short time and then to. Vancouver.” He came to Castlegar in _ 1958 to work on the con- pulp mill and upon its ¢ he ompiection, began working there as a retiring in 1969. LY Delites Sake Free & ir Condtoned ~ 982 Columbia tre. 365-7401 Wednesday, May 4, 1994 The Castlegar Sun iy Last weekend’s Trade Fair was a big dr One of the dogs on display at the Trade Fal faces of fair-goers. aw for children, adults, and dogs alike. ir couldn't help but bring smiles to the SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten CZ) HOMETOWN PR@UD Hang on to those bottles Wondering what to do with all the bottles that have cl your home? Are you spring cleaning? How would you like someone to come to your home and personally cart all, your bottles Residents of Castlegar and area will get that chance when the 581 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets hold a fundraising bottle drive, May 7. Take care when viewing eclipse Direct viewing of the May 10 partial eclipse of the sun can be said the president of the B.C. Association of everyone safely enjoy this phe- nomenon, so we are recom- that people watch it on television.” The Association is concerned 50 per cent or less of the sun blocked by the moon,” said Gra- ham. “It's far too bright to see, and there's no sensation of dark- ness. On the other hand, TV cameras will be situated under stop-action replays, and above all, it’s safe.” After the 1979 eclipse, a sur- vey by the Canadi aes of Optometrists reported 20 cases of i In 1970, in the-U-S=-145 cases were reported, with 40 per cent See ECLIPSE 12A If you're going to be away during these times, bottles and Hy NELSON AREA ANNUAL COIN & COLLECTIBLES SHOW AREA COIN CLUB & NELSON ELKS LODGE #444 LKS MALL, 812 STANLEY STREET. NELSON, B.C., CANADA *PS POSTAL & COIN COMMEMORAT LOUSE & VIEW LAGE 3 acres with new 3 bedroom full basement home in $189,000 Brian Harris Accent Homes 352-9902 BONNINGTON cans can be dropped off at the Page 11A 100% CASTLEGAR OWNED & OPERATED we RE Orer THE (7-7;) GARDEN CENTRE NOW IN STOCK FOR YOUR GARDENING NEEDS: + ASSORTED MANURES © GENUINE TERRA © POTTING & TOP SOIL COTTAPOTS © LIME ¢ HANGING BASKET POTS * BEAUTIFUL Cedar & Plastic, CERAMIC POTS _, FIRST OF THE SEASON Bedding Plants IGA FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING Happy MOTHERS Day « Sunday, May 8th ASSORTED Starting at Kinnaird Hall parking lot that day. Money raised from this event will purchase air flying time for the young cadets. Gordon M. Ferguson, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Castlegar & District Hospital on Sunday ‘May 1, at the age of 79. Past member of Knights of Pythias & Legion, past President of the Senior Citizens Association & an ardent bowler, he Is Edith of Rota -Villa, Castlegar, sons Wayne (Etta).and Bruce (Grace) & daughter Della (all of Alberta). Also step- daughters Barbara & Ellen of Victoria and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren in B.C. and Alberta. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, Castlegar. Tea to follow at Roto Villa. OBITUARY survived by his loving wife; iliac "Cia BEDDING PLANTS ¢ All varieties 4 Pork Si ces cQMES $79 Lb. Lb. GOLDEN RIPE COACH 86 kg. The Castlegar Rebels Club for a Coach, G | Mi is now accepting applications r] r for the 94-95 season. and Equip Manage Applications will be accepted until May 31, 1994. convenience 3 C Lb. 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