Page 8B = Hospice Training Program: Hospice is a group of people who Support the terminally ill and their families. This training covers all aspects of death, dying and grieving which volunteers need to help patients cope with impending loss. Tues. and Thurs. , Sept. 28 - Oct 28 (10 sessions) 7-9 p.m. Free introduction to be held Sept. 28th. All Subsequent sessions are $3 or $12 for the series. For more information contact Cathy at 365-1208 or Ann at 365-2148 Russian Conversation: An introduction to conversational Russian language. A must if you are planning a trip to Russia or just want to learn some of the Russian culture, customs and lar ge. Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 28 - Oct 28, 7-9 p.m. $45 plus ¢ Edible Mushrooms: This course concentrates on local mushr 1 Participants learn to confidently identify a dozen or more of the loca edible mushrooms. Fri., Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 16, 9 a.m p.m. (FIELD TRIP) $20.plus GST Beginners Spanish: Planning a trip to a Spanish speaking « Come out, leam and get the basics and get around in Style. Tues., Sept 28 - Nov. 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m $45 plus GST Beginners French Conversation: Tues Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m $45.plus GST CPR Level “A” Heartsaver: A heart Stops and seconds hours. Know what to do when an emergency occurs. Tues. Se pt. 28 6:30-10 p.m $18 Winter Wear Workshop: “Fed-up" with looking like everyone else on the street, slopes and trails? Join this workshop and you will se garments that will be both practical and look great. Must have sewing machine and some sewing experience. Tues. Sept. 28, & Fr. Oct 6:30-9:30 p.m. &Sat. Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m; $33 plus GST. Suppl available from your instructor or bring your own Successful Money Strategies: Learn about taxes, inflation interest, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, retirement Planning, insurance and more. Wed Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13, 6:30-1 P.m. (3 sessions) $125/couple plus GS yuntry com like mpound CASTLEGAR CAMPUS 365-1208 The Castlegar Sun @ Carlson respectable teen becc ee Continued trom 5B devils in disguise lion may explode into a violent rage ovér the smallest thing, and iggression. He or she could turn 10 substance abuse or launch a general rebellion versus the cares parental units involved Suddenly a once rational nes what themselves without the benefit of many may deem as a tyrant, or from the mouths of many parents I regret to admit that IT too have my off days, but all any of may mistake playtul actions for us can do is try to deal with our problems directly, instead of shutting out everybody who This hurts everybody Quite often, adolescents find PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FINAL DESIGN BRILLIANT INTERSECTION JUNCTION HIGHWAY 3A AND ROBSON ACCESS ROAD The Ministry of Transportation and Highways invites the public to attend an open house to view final engineering designs for proposed improvements to the Brilliant Intersection BRILLIANT CULTURAL CENTRE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1993 4PM - 8PM Ministry staff and representatives of the consulting firm Stanley Associates will be available to explain plans and answer questions an the project WE WELCOME YOUR PARTICIPATION Province of British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways Wednesday, September 22, 1993 experience, some become quite determined to continue on their own, oblivious to the real solu tion in most cases Quite often, the solution is found through discussion because everybody has different experiences to draw upon, and everybody has a fresh viewpoint on each situation Usually, only through discus sion and successful communica tow can ap adolescent find the most efficient route out of his or her personal mine shaft. It's dark in there, and there is very little room for maneuverability before one steps off into nothing, and falls. There must be a lantern, a source of light to guide you out of that mine shaft; without it you could easily get lost Experience is that light source. If you don't seek it, it may seek you. Don't turn your back to it because your shadow will make things impos sible, but don’t stare directly into it. You'll blind yourself. Look around it and see what it has to offer, because it will show many optional tunnels, and possibly the correct route to follow. Follow this route and you'll find your own light, outside. I apologize for the metaphori cal content of this week's col umn, but I'm sure that most of my readers will appreciate, if not at least understand, what it is I have been trying to say: some times, the politics of the average adolescent leaves something to be admired: experience, and the knowledge to apply our politics correctly. I never thought I would start writing like Dr. Dan Carlson, as long as I don't become the next Dr. Ruth, I’m safe. I hope. See ya next time! Engagement | Read-Flux Walter and Jane Flux, and Mickey and Loretta Read, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Michael and Jenna. ‘The wedding will take place at a later date ag i ee é ST. PETER ~LUTHERAN Castlegar United Church « Submitted by Ann Pollock Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 713 - 4th St., Castlegar Rev. V. Tech -- 365-3664 - ALL WELCOME! Worship * 9:00 am There is a story told about a senyassi, and Indian holy man. One day as he approached a small village, a man ran up to him and spoke breathlessly, "Good sir, last night I had a dream and | was told that you were coming. I was further told that in you knapsack you Carty a very precious stone.” The senyassi smiled, opened his bag and pulled out what must h: The poor villager could not believe his eyes Cautiously, he asked, “Would you give it to me?” KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD Ira L Johnson, B.Th (Pastor) 2404 Columbia Ave. Ciistiegar, BC, VIN 2x5 Pastor 365-6762 Church 365-5300 Services SUNDAY SCHOOL : 9:45 classes for al ages MORNING WORSHIP: 11-00 am WEDNESDAY: 6 Nursery and Children's 614 Chnistina Place 8:00 - Holy Communion - B.A.S. 10:00 am - Family Eucharist Pport Church School Registration * Fri. 7:00 and Nursery . SPECIAL + Wed. 6:30 The Rev. Canon Dorothy Barker Phone: 365-2271 TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN —— for our September Celebration SUNDAY SERVICES: h Auailable durang the sernaee * %15 Sunday School Super Church * 10:30 am Morning Worship * 6:30 pm Evening Celebration MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES mily Night Youth Night Friday Night Live PASTORAL STAFF. Rankin McGougan & Rick Popoff Tor | The man carefully took his treasure to a secluded place and began to contempl J L} fortune. But the longer-he Stayed, the more his' thoughts turned back to the holy to be less happy than the rest of us. 365-5212 Calva Baptist Church 9:30 am Sunday School (For all ages) Worship times: 10:45 am Moming Worship 6:30 pm Evening Worship L Pastor Bob Marsh 365-3430 - Church 809 Merry Creek Rd. Castlegar RC : The Ppshyterian | ? Church 1 Canada GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m. Need a ride to church? Call 365-2438 Rev. Murray Garvin 1-226-7540 365-2438 greatest possession The story doesn't tell what the senyassi's secre be made CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH 2224 - 6th Ave., Castlegar Ph. 365-8337 Minister: The Rev. Ann Pollock 10:00 Worship Service Sunday School CASTLEGAR FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 1801 Connors Rd. ~ PAH H FELLOWSHIP Pastors Stuart & Lionor Laurie ‘iisiiiiesieoremss , ABible Based, Spirit Filled, | U Family Church 2329 6th Ave., Castlegar * 365-5818 Sunday School 9:45 A loving, caring church invites your participation. You are welcome here! DAY MORNING W [N BR D D LY FELLOWSHIP * Youth Ministries © Victorious Women ¢ Men's Fellow ship He Home of Castlegar Christian Academy 365-7818 At the end of the day, he approached the senyassi and told him, and ask that you give to me the secret of the riches that away diamonds. The idea is to accumulate wealth. to find fulfillment in h lives trying to achieve that goal. We work hard. We try to save money. We But deep down we know that money doesn't buy h are rich - the movie stars, the Sports heroes, even those who win lotteries and worth come. The senyassi replied, “Sure, take it. I found it in my travels not long ago and you When | grow up | want to be Rich and Famous and I don't care about the Famous most for-our dollars. We contribute to RRSP’s and pension pldns. ave been the biggest diamond in the world. are welcome to it.” late his incredible good man “I want to return the diamond to you allowed you to give it away so easily.” A simple story, but one that goes against much of what we have been taught in life People don't give aving lots of money and things. A big diamond would be great. My brother, (who is almost 40) sums up our prevailing attitude when he says We are told over and over that to be rich. to have lots of things is to be happy. And we spend a lot of our shop carefully in order td get the ‘appiness or contentment or fulfillment. Those who seem to those who share my desire to serve God have more problems, Like to poor villager, our first response is to want to own the big diamond. But on second thought, we would really like to know how the senyassi found such peace and contentment that he could give away his t was but there are some pretty good guesses that can First, the senyassi had probably learned that his ultimate worth, his ultimate security didn't come from his possessions. It came. from God I don't know how the senyassi would have understood God, but for me, God is the one who created the universe, who came to live among us in Jesus of Nazereth, who by Christ's resurrection showed God's power over death, whose Spirit is at work in today's world. This God loves me and walks with me through all of life. God offers me comfort, and guidance and support. It is from this God that my ultimate security Second, the senyassi had probably learned that satisfaction and fulfillment come not from accumulated wealth, but from doing God's will, caring for the earth and all God's children. Responding to the poor villager was more important to him than his diamond. True satisfaction does come from caring for things, nurturing them and ensuring that they contribute to the earth's well being. True fulfillment comes from caring for others, interacting with them, sharing their joys and sorrows, working to make life richer and fuller for all For me, that fulfillment and satisfaction come from working within the community of the church, worshipping, studying, serving with I'm not sure I could give away a big diamond, if I owned one. I like to have nice things and money in the bank as much as anyone else. But Wednesday, September 22, 1993 The Castlegar Sun Moving, diapers and lon The word has finally come down from somewhere above We are indeed having to move from this fine city of Castlegar, back to the flat lands. Aside from the fact that this is breaking my heart, there are other more Ppress- ing problems at hand. Nothing ever happens ‘nor mally” to our family. Our house did not sell until two days before my partner left to work in Edmonton. My anxiety attacks ebbed somewhat, only to return when it hit me that I had ten days to get packed and move myself and my infant son ‘out of the house. Now I know most of you have never seen my house, but trust me, it was CROWDED with pos- sessions. I refuse to consider any of it “junk”. I did a little weeding here and there as I packed over 100 boxes, most of them 4 cubics. I know I promised I would endure an exercise rou- tine, but this was NOT what I had in mind. My infant son chose this ten days to transform into a monster. His little feet and hands became claws and his face was scrunched up in a ball of fury as he cried out his demands. I had to change his Position/diaper/toys/location every time I started a new box. And it took me hours to rock him off to a “nap”. Some days he absolutely refused to nap. He may have been falling asleep sitting up in my arms, but the minute I laid him down, it was howl to the moon time. You parents out there know how frustrating this is, normally. But this was no “normal” time. I had THINGS TO DO. My babysitter relieved me for a day or two and somehow, I man- aged to be ready for the movers on “D day”. Now one would think that this would relieve the stress and pres- sure. But alas, I needed a place to live until at least October due to some work Contracts I must com- plete here in the Kootenays. My young son and I were facing cer- tain trauma out on the “streets” so I had to find a place to Stay that was economical My partner and two sons are Paying rent in Alberta while we await possession of the new home. (I guess THEY didn't want to move in ten days) And now here I sit in a cute little room in a local motel surrounded by “all the possessions I could liter- ally stuff in” Of course I had to move the Small set of table and chairs to Somewhere over by the door. It's dangerous getting in or out of here. This allowed me to set up the playpen which is my son's temporary crib. But guess what? He doesn’t want to sleep, he wants to play. Then of course I need a cozy rocking chair which my son became addicted to during his colicky stage. Ditto for the swing This is aside from all the work files, books etc. that had to accompany me. Food we are keeping to a minimum. willing But really, the room is nice. I think the carpet is red, but I’m not sure because of all the toys, blankets, diaper bags, etc. that are “organized” all over it. The bed is comfortable and the housekeep- ing staff is indeed excellent. It is home for now. Now I can concentrate my anxiety attacks on our mounting telephone bill, as my partner and I attempt to arrange mortgages and relative considerations “long distance”. People say to me “I don’t know how on earth you can live like that.” I’m relatively sure I do not invite these abnormal stresses into my life. Or do I? Hmm. There' was a time when I truly would not have been able to cope with such situations. Living by myself in a tiny room with a baby for at least one month would not. have been a consideration This was back in the days where I chanted “Why me?” on a regular basis. I was your typical victim. Nothing was my fault, and I had no control over the stresses in my life. I hung on to a secure job and relationship for the purpose of minimizing my panic. I was NOT a risk-taker. Crazy as it seems some days, I ventured out of my shell out into the real world and began to really live. I took some substantial risks in order to do the things I have always wanted to do, the things that were “ME”. Was I scared? You bet your bananas I was However, this was not panic. It was plain gut wrenching fear, but I had made these decisions and choices. I was in control. There- fore, no need to panic Infants and toddlers course Submitted A post-basic part-time Infants and Toddlers course begins September 28 at the Castlegar Campus. Only those who have completed a certifi- cate in Early Childhood Educa- tion are eligible The course is taught evenings and weekends through December 16. The registration deadline is September 25. For further educa- tion contact the Admissions Office at the Castlegar Campus stevie WATCH FAITH ALIVE ON SHAW CABLE my faith. like the senyassi's does help me to realize that my Pastor Stan Block Decorate-it-Y ourself From The 24-Hour Test to reason that color changes under varying lighting situations. This can create havoc when choosing paint or wallcovering because a color appears one way in the store and another way in the room While in the store, check paint chips and wallcovering samples in daylight as well as under artificial lighting. Store lighting’ can differ greatly from home lighting Take home no more than three dif ferent color and wallcovering samples. Fewer alternatives make the final color decision easier. It’s helpful to tape four paint chips together because larger color samples are easier to judge. Cut off white borders, which can be distracting If you think the paint chips are cor rect, buy a quart of paint in this col or. Paint a large sample card to hang on the wall. Then cut a large sample of coordinating wallcovering or bor row the sample book to take home Home Improvement Tips Invaluable For Color Selection Since lighting affects color, it stands * Judge samples of paint and wallcovering in the room where they will be used. Stand the color samples upright to duplicate the way light strikes a wall surface. Tape or prop wallcovering samples on the walls where they will be hung Check your samples from time to time over the course of a 24-hour day Notice how the color changes under varying lighting situations. 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