seer Page 6B The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 31, 1993 College offering To alll you childless intellectuals out there... certification level course for daycare Submitted In a ‘move to raise the stan dards of child care in family day care settings, Selkirk College's Human Services Department is offering a certification course for those interested in, as well as the Operators of, family day care ser- vices, To meet the anticipated demand, separate courses are offered in Trail and in Nelson The program consists of a.total of 150 hours of instruction, all of which is offered at times that should be accessible to working day care operators The course in Trail is offered Monday and Wednesday evenings and six full Saturdays between March 22 and June 23 In Nelson, courses will be offered each Tuesday evening and five full Saturdays between March 23 and June 8 and from September 14 to November 30 Formal certification of family day Care operators is entirely vol- untary at this time. Formal educa- tion will heighten care givers’ Self esteem and instil a sense of professionalism in their approach to their services. “Family day care is an impor- tant service to the communities in our region. Our objective is to elevate the role of family day care in order that it will be better acknowledged for its contribu- tions,” says Judy Pollard, head of the Human Services department ~ According to Statistics Cana da, family day care is the most prevalent form of child care in Canada today. Early childhood educators feel that since the majority of children are in family day care settings, efforts to improve the quality of that sef vice are in order. The Family Day Care Certifi cate program is not as intense and is much shorter than the Early Childhood Education certifica tion program, however, care has been taken to include the high lights of current child care phi losophy. The course covers topics such as child development, com- munications, health, safety and nutrition, facility management, child behaviour and planning experiences. In addition, students perform 15 hours in guided observation in a day care setting and attend 15 hours of profes sional development workshops before receiving certification. While not required for the operation of a family day care, this certification is highly recom- mended by all local child care support services. Applications for this certification program are invited. Current operation of a family day care is not required Tuition for the entire 150-hour course is $108.00 plus a $20 application fee. For details, con- tact the Human Services Depart- ment at the Castlegar Campus (365-7292) or call the Child Care Support Services in Trail (364- 2326) or Nelson (352-6678). following countries Netherlands, New Caledonia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia 1-800-661-5554 AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP The United States Department of State is conducting a Visa Lottery Program. 40,00 visas will be, issued leading to American citizenship randomly. The program 1s open only to persons born in, or married to persons bom in the The selection will be done Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain Indonesia, Ireland, ttaly, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Li Northern Ireland, Norway. THIS IS THE FINAL YEAR OF THE PROGRAM. THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS FOR ONE MONTH ONLY CALL NOW (604) 685-7899 914 - 510 WEST HASTINGS ST., VANCOUVER, B.C. V68 ILB Application Fee Well, I've done it! The one thing I though would be impos- sible for me to handle. Years ago, I shuddered as I watched my visiting friends who were parents from afar, pack and re pack, change and rechange (diapers) and generally go “lulu” in their attempts to nego- tiate the trip back home, Being the childless intellec- tual that I was, I wondered why on earth any sane human being would decide to put themselves through the agony of it. At times like those only one ratio- nal thought came to mind - Whew! Thank heavens it wasn't me. Even then, though, had you asked me how many children I. wanted, my self- assured response would have been two or four (Had to be even numbered, you under- stand). And so it was. Now today I reflect upon our recent journey to Edmonton to visit family and friends. Some- how we survived despite all odds against us. Our seven and five year-old boys managed to escape with their lives. (They usually try to kill each other at least once) It was our two month old COLICKY son that posed the biggest challenge Every mile of the way my nerves were quaking with antic- ipation for the first little sound of “eh, eh, ch” which would stopped at Cranbrook to pur- chase a handy-dandy bottle warmer. You know, the type that plugs into your cigarette lighter (I know we'd find a use for that thing). A wonderful invention especially with an extremely impatient baby on board, but folks, do not let the loaded contraption (bottle inside) tip over if you-want to save the carpet in your vehicle Somehow even bottles that won't leak if you wanted them to. spew the milk forth inside this device. And of course the vinyl bottle holder is like a baby with a floppy neck ... it WANT to stand and we therefore it which would last “corner”. “Slow does not upright propped to the next down, dear” I was proud of our family upon our arrival at last, we7all emerged looking half human The older boys were extremely excited to be spending a few days with their mom and my partner and I were eager to show off our little bundle of joy. Of course, I was especially looking forward to “letting” my three sisters and mother take turns nurturing the little won- der. At first it seemed he was going to do as he always does EXCELLENT INSULATOR cold climates. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Fusion welding refers welding the corners of the frame CLASSIC DESIGN windows you can buy VERSATILITY Summit windows and p. easy to install in new hor and window replacement si SIZES compare for y want. 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NEW CONSTRUCTION or RENOVATION 2228 - 6 Avenue CASTLEGAR, B.C. whenever we arrive at someone else's house, which is to make a liar out of me by cooing and gooing and making baby-smily faces that I haven't even seen before. (What an actor!) And just as I was about to wane from the weight of inadequacy as a mom, his true colours willing Brenda Scatterty spilled across my sister's living room (along with his milk, dia- per, etc)“Aha” said I, “I told you it was more than just ny anxious nature at play her.” And by nine o'clock that first evening, as we took a tenacious moment to melt into her won- derful hot tub, my tolerant sister had t “been with the baby all day” look on her face. Being that the baby was “shared” by five women and one daddy that entire day, I gained some self- reflected on the fact that I usual- ly handle this ALL ALONE for most of the day. When evening comes, poor Daddy, no matter what kind of day he's had, gets HIS TURN. And it has to be that way, you see, because oth- erwise the burping pats on the back are in danger of becoming just a tad aggressive. This expe- rience for sure has provided me with insight into myself about love. Surely only a parent can suffer these trips of late nights, off schedules, spoiled children and the “cooped up with the kids” syndrome and still look at these little people.with love in one's eyes. As I watched my baby son being passed around and cud- dled, the same ME who needed so much for someone else to help share the nurturing times suddenly became very protec- tive. Mama Bear came out for sure. It was all I could do not to Jive back my baby!” missed me and that realization was so very special for me. My step sons tried so valiantly to control their tearful emotions when we picked them up from their Mom's and it broke my heart. However, we encouraged them to cry and be sad for awhile. Two days later, at home, the boys will not leave my side for too long and I real- ize that they too, missed me. I am definitely blessed with such a loving family, even if they are a wee bit trying at times. My tolerance level is twice what it was before this journey. I feel that I’ve found the pot of gold on this rainbow. (L-r): Anne Clow, bead nurse at the Castlegar and District Hospital; Patsy Popoff, president of the Hospital Auxiliary; Laurie Anderson; Debbie Sutherland and Dolly Kaardal, hospice volunteers, stand next to the chair, VCR and tapes that were donated to the Hospice Society: The chair was donated to the “Family Room”, in memory of Tig Kaardal, by family and friends while the VCR and tapes were donat- ed by the Hospital Auxiliary. Elaine Whitehead, a hospice volunteer, stands next to the microwave that was donat- ed to the Castlegar and District Hospice Society in memory of Bill Fomenoff. The tele- vision will be in the television room on the second floor at the hospital. Photo submitted | Photo submitted Public Meeting Workshop April 5th 7-9 p.m. Community Complex working together ... Ona strategic financial plan Here's your. opportunity to be involved in an important second step in the development of Castlegar’s Strategic Financial Plan Using the guidelines developed at the February public meeting, Participants will review and furthér define a draft financial plan. They will consider priorities for capital projects and take a look at some ways of financing them Information packages for the second workshop will be available from March 29th at the City Hall, Library and Chamber of Commerce Don't worry if you weren't one of close to 100 citizens who attended our first public meeting! We'll quickly bring you up to speed for the second one. Just drop by City Hall and pick up an information package from that first meeting For further information Call City Hall 365-7227 Wednesday, March 31, 1993 The Castlegar Sun Page 7B -———— Obituaries ————_ Beta Sigma Phi celebrating Founder's Day Kathleen Bone On Monday, March 22, 1993, Kathleen Bone of Slocan, B.C. passed away at the age of 72 years. Graveside service was held at the tery on Friday, March 26, 1993.with don officiating Mrs. Bone was bom April 4, 192: Alberta and grew up in the Lethbridge area. She married Vernon Ray Bone at Magrath, Alberta on October 25, 1940. In 1955 the moved to Nakusp and to Slocan in 1966 where she has since On Monday, March 22, 1993, Mary A. Gorkoff of d away at the age of 87 years. was held at the Brilliant Cultural Brilliant, B.C. pas: Centre on Wednesday, March 24, 199: the Brilliant Cemetery. Mrs. Gorkoff was born December 29, 1905 at Canora, Saskatchewan and came to her parents in 1911. She grew up and married Peter W. Gorkoff there in 1923. Mrs. Gorl member of the USCC and enjoyed g; On Sunday, March 21, 1993, Delores Soobotin of Blueberry Creek passed away at the age of 54 years. Private family services were held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Monday and Tuesday with cremation following. The cremains will be interned in Park Memorial Cémetery Mrs. Soobotin was born “December 27, 1938 at Trail, B.C. She grew up and lived in the Castlegar/Blueberry area all of her life, except for a short Slocan Ceme Mr. Allan Gor, Bert Baker of Leth! She was predec 1987 ‘0 at Raymond, In lieu of flowe: Hospital, 709 10th Puneral arrange: the Castlegar Fune Gorkoff resided. She’ is survived Robson, Walter of 3 with burial at grandchildren, 14 Nastia Nevoksho: Brilliant with koff was a life ardening, knit- Funeral arrange’ the Castlegar Fune: Soobotin time when the family lived in Osoyoos when she was a young girl. Delores worked for the Bank of Commerce for the last 20 years. As_ hobbies she enjoyed camping and fishing, ceramics, baking, walking, water colour painting and was an avid reader. She is survived by her hus- band Nick of Blueberry, one son, Korby of Castlegar, two daugh- ters, Sherry Soobotin of Castle- gar and Donalie and her fiancee, Kevin Juel of Kelowna, her the Equipment Fund of the Mrs. Bone is survived by one daughter, Mable Bone of Slocan, B.C. and two brothers, Fred and bridge, Alberta ceased by her husband Vernon in rs, contributions may be made to astlegar & District Street, Castlegar, B.C. ments were under the direction of rai Chapel ting and making braided rugs. by four sons, Mike, and Peter of Ootischenia and Phillip of Castle- gar, one daughter, Patsy Popoff of Castlegar, 13 great grandchildren, two sisters, noff of Grand Forks and Polly Lebedoff of Raspberry. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and one grandson. ments were under the direction of ral Chapel. mother, Mary Harshenin of Castlegar. She was predeceased by her father, Mike Harshenin and brother, Philip Harshenin In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions may be made to the “Delores Soobotin Memorial Bursary”, c/o Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 1801 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3Y7 Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Castle- gar Funeral Chapel. Submitted On April 30, in Trail, B.C seven chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, in concert with 12,500 chi F ters of 250,000 members throughout the world, will cele brate their Founder's Day. Founder's Day honors Walter W. Ross, a man who, during the Depression w a need among the young women he met in his work as a travelirig encyclopedia salesman. He believed they needed more in their lives than work, responsibility and hard- ship, and decided to devote his life to providing them with a Social and cultural outlet His efforts brought seven young women in Abilene, Kansas together in 1931 to form that sort of organization. Beta Sigma Phi met their needs, and continues to meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of women today. This April 30, Walter Ross will be remembered by this, the largest Greek letter sorority in the world Throughout the 62 years of its history, the members of Beta Sigma Phi have enjoyed pro- grams for cultural studies and numerous social events. They devote. much of their time and efforts to service, and this past year raised over $150,000 in just two months for sorority sisters who suffered losses due to Hurri- canes Andrew and Iniki A typical year finds the chap- ters donating over $3 million directly to local charities, reflect ing over 20,000 work hours. The chapters have created their own international funds, which donate millions to health research groups, hunger projects, and other worthwhile causes Through Beta Sigma Phi's Inter national loan and scholarship $$ and their fami. ‘ Sigma Phi, how ever, are the sogials for its mem- bers, One of the most important is Founder's Day. TI Trail and Castlegar combined will meet on April 30 at 6 p.m. at Let Us Help the Riverbelle Restaurant, in Trail, to observe Founder's Day. For further information contact the local Alphia Phi Chapter pres- ident, Leanna Kozak, at 365- 5402. Awards will be presented dur- ing the evening to outstanding chapter members, recognizing them for their sorority and com- munity work. 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