34_Castlegar News November 10, 1990 November 10, 1990 Castlegar News _s: © Approachable LOCAL NEWS * Informed * Outspoken * Committed to Education * Dedicated A TRUSTEE THAT DELIVERS! LGUGLIELMI urom | For School Trustee. . . Janet Neumann © OPEN MINDED e © WILLING e © FAIR © ® Listens © Supports Each of You Equally The Ist Robson Beavers investment was held Nov. 16 at Resker Hall, sponsored by the Robson Recreation Dept. The new “eager Beave: (front row) are said to looking forward to their first years of Scouting with much vigor. ® Believes in Proper Planning CH ERNOFF Lawrence | F BID B A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BANK WILL BE IN On November 7, .On November 8, -On November 13, -On November 14, -On November 15, ++ On November 27, To discuss your business’ financial and management needs. country. Why not call us today at 426-7241 to arrange an appointment? La Banque offre ses services was dons les deux langues officielles BACKING INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ®@ Federal carl MATHIESON ° Energetic © Optimistic cs. © Concerned Banque federale de dere Canacit eS i 7 me. Remember to Vote on November 17 FOR ALDERMAN FAST PHOTO FINISHING We are now preparing to serve you better! Our NEW equipment is now in place in preparation for our Grand willing volunteers. Monastery continued from page 83 restore the early simplicity of the Benedictines, foun- ded still earlier by St. Benedict of Nursia, Italy, in the sixth century. They stressed in their religious practice the love of God, cheerful practice of austerities and manual labor, especially farming. Under their second founder, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, they expanded phenomenally and the ar- chitecture of their monasteries reflects their objectives in its soaring grace and simplicity of line. There are in fact, many Cistercian ruins standing in Britain whose beauty still evokes gasps of awe. In 1539, Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries of England and the monks were forced to leave, and the condemned buildings, Buckfast included, bécame stone quarries for centuries of builders across the When the Bthedictine monastery of Cisteaux at the turn of the century, by a strongly anti-clerical government, the community was forced to look for a new location. Eventually they found lands at Buckfastleigh, near Plymouth, though little remained of the original buildings but the cross-shaped foundations of the church. The monks set sail for England from southern France in the Italian steamer Siro but were ship- wrecked off the coast of Spain-with considerable loss of life, including that of their new abbot, boniface. Undeterred, the six survivors elected one of their number, Anscar Vanier, as abbot and eventually reached England. With Anscar’s dedicated support, and their own great faith and courage, the monks began rebuilding the church on the old foundation in 1907. Thirty years later in 1937, the final capping tgne was laid. In 1938, Anscar, worn out with toil, The exterior of the church and the domestic an_ inter: buildings (monastery, etc.) are built of local blue limestone, each block squared and faced by hand. Each finished stone, weighing over 45 kilograms (100 Pounds) apiece, called for great strength and patien- ce by the monks as they manoeuvred them into Position in the construction. The window arches, quoins, capping stones and the turret were built of Ham Hill stone quarried in Somerset. It being a sof- ter stone than limestone, it was cut with a stone saw. Anscar, an outstanding theologian, writer and speaker, inspired widespread support from men, women and _ institutions, nationally, to the work of restoring the church. As a result many cart loads of original building stones and paving stones from local walls, fences and derelict buildings were hauled back to the building site by National and benefactors provided much of the material for the church’s beautifully finished interior. The beautiful floors came from forgotten ancient Greek and nationally and_ inter- Nurses help Roman buildings. The purple imperial Porphyry, the hardest of the ancient marbles and used only in em- Peror’s palaces and never quarried since that time, went into the floor. The centre circle of the lantern Pavement was made of Egyptian gold onyx quarried at the time of the pharaohs. Other mosiacs, including such rare marbles as lapis lazuli, verdite, crocidolite and fluorspar, found a place elsewhere. monastery, renown. Stained glass windows such as one depicting Christ at The Last Supper, were made and designed in the abbey workshops. Others include well-known Biblical scenes. Two items which reflect the the monastery. One is a great bronze plaque, in- tricately worked, of the life of Abbot Anscar. A skeleton, representing Death, is seen at the top left tapping him on the shoulder. This work was executed by the famous artist, Benno Elkan, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany. The other is a small, attractive Baptist church, also open, on the grounds. Scores of other works, too numerous even to list, also enrich the interior of the church. Yet all are brought together with such ar- tistic integrity and devotion that there is a great sense of serenity and Living Presence in the church. The community aew numbers 40 monks, a num- ber of whom, in the discipline and sanctuary of the have achieved considerable individual There is also a seminary and school for training future monks and priests together with teachers, craf- tsmen in scores of skills, and scholars. One of the monks, Brother Adam, is a world authority on beekeeping and honey production, and speaks and teaches internationally. Another, Father Charles, is to minimize cancer risk Four local, specially trained nurses taught nine women the technique of breast self-examination at clinics sponsored by the Castlegar Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society held Oct. 22 and 23. Breast cancer is the second largest cause of cancer-related deaths among women in B.C. October was i breast health month to make women more aware of the risk and how to minimize it by early detection. One in 10 women will be affected by the disease. However, Practising monthly breast self- examination can help assure an early diagnosis, the Cancer Society says in a news release. Cancer research reveals that lifestyle plays an important role in reducing risk, particularly eating and smoking habits. Dr. Greg Hislop, epidemiologist. at the B.C. Cancer Agency, recently concluded a study of the eating habits of more than 800 Vancouver women. One of the ob- servations he made was that eating green vegetables, which are rich in vitamin A reduces the occurrence of precancerous breast disease. spirit of and international specialist in making and restoring stained glass win- dows. A third is a well-known artist. Buckfast Abbey is, in fact, a tribute to the faith, courage and devotion of those who built it, as a spur to those who would try, and an inspiration to all who see it — a must on any travel agenda. But is it unique? Not entirely, I think. The monks at Westminster Abbey on the hill above Mission, B.C., also have a very impressive record. In less than 40 years, the monks led by Abbot Eugene Medved, have built a monastery, a beautiful church, a theological library, a seminary and guest-house which welcomes and charms thousands of visitors of every creed, faith and color. 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Miffed at Straight’s indifference to a story he had written, Webster told him: “The day you die of over- weight, Straight, I'll be one of 40,000 people who will dance on your coffin," “You're fired,’’ screamed turning point for Webster who left newspaper reporting to direct his enormous ego and bullying in- terrogative style at broadcasting. “I have a knack for asking questions and I am not reluctant to ask tough-ones,"’ he writes in his autobiography entitled Webster! “Once you've told a woman she’s a widow and then asked for a couple of quotes for the morning edition, you can ask anyone anything.” But Webster, who learned his craft detailing the sordid goings-on in grimy, pre-war Glasgow, didn’t stop at asking widows how they felt about their husbands’ often violent demise. He waited in the apartment until the woman was comforted . by relatives, then stole the dead husband’s picture off the mantle so the newspaper had a photo to ac- company his story. “L-was the best damn picture-snat- cher in town, a bright, brash, nosey- parker who was going places,” his book says. Webster went places. He became one of Canada’s best- Hunters warned of ticks TORONTO (CP) — Hunters may become the hunted as they head into the bush this fall. Tiny predators such as deer ticks can carry Lyme disease, a potentially crippling illness. But a health official says hunters and hikers can take precautions to ensure they don’t catch an illness along with their game. “Hunters would be well-advised to take preventive measures . . . not only for Lyme diseases but to protect themselves from acquiring other tick- borne diseases,’ Charles LeBer, senior veterinary consultant with the Ontario Ministry of Health, said Wednesday. Ticks carrying the Lyme disease bacteria live mainly on deer, but have been found on other species of mammals and birds. The deer ticks will also perch on tall grass and