By Rod Gustotson If you are between 30 and 40 years old, then the marketing guns Tao il iL flies, and so you skit this movie are aimed at you. Chances are you remember midnight to view that NESDAY, Feb Locals shine in The Pajama Game Doris Day and John Raitt don't have to worry. Their 1957 Warner Brothers movie about work and romance at a midwestern U.S. Pajama factory remains the stan- dard. Still, the Rossland Light Opera Players did a fine job pre- fea- tures union members negotiating @ contract and a young newly- hired i qualifies this film as a feature, this ® compilation of Conchead skits with a poor excuse for “Vas Bes Da OF Tae Yat Woo 027 Osc; Amo Homes ho VP THE /f MOVIES NOMINATED FOR 8 ACADEMY AWARDS BEST PICTURE BSOLUTELY PERFECT. YOU WON'T SEE A BETTER MOVIE THIS YEAR” ~PAT COLLINS, WWOR-TV, NEW YORK Academy Award Winners HOPKINS EMMA. REMAINS OF THE DAY (Desmn Woes Gat Two Or The Best Promos Or Te Yea” —a eee bee Oe Te Ses Fu Or Te Yoo. A Antwony Hopxins Deena WincER AGASTLE tom B, SADOWANDS “wos t which later becomes a problem because of their respective jobs during the Union negotiations. This relationship is not helped by the on-and-off romance between the efficiency expert Hines; played by Jim o and the chief secretary Gladys, played by Janet Boutchier. Gladys, a featherbrained flirt, wears the key to the company's books around her neck with from the boss that no one is to get it. Sid has no luck getting the boss to make the Union an offer, So to stave off a strike, he needs to look at the company’s books. To do so, he makes a play for Gladys in an effort to get the key. Himes is extremely jealous of is happy. Babe and Sid end up in each other's arms, and Gladys and Hines are reunited. Most of the characters are types rather than original knew, likely without associating them with The Pajama Game. I times to illustrate their love, All of the singers had remark- able voices that suited their char- acters. However, more projection was required from Lenarduzzi Still, his acting was first-rate, and he made us believe in Sid’s char- acter and situati They're all there from the big boss who won't negotiate because he loves the image of himself as a fighter to the head secretary who is scatterbrained but sexy. Bven Jim Waldie's perf as going wrong for Gladys, just the right mixture of virginal sim- plicity and sexual allure, and her singing was top-notch. ing Hines put his pants back on, and the other when she got drunk with Sid at Hernando's f Among the other characters, Paul d’Aoust fit the role of the Prez perfectly, and Marian Cullen's portrayal of Sid’s busy- body secretary Mabel kept us laughing. Jim DeLong handled What a wonderful opportunity we had to listen to fine music fea- the company boss was mar- velous. He had just the right amount of fidgety nervousness in the boss’s every action, just the right touch of bravado in his voice to indicate a man in control who was not in control. I particu- larly liked the speedy, jerky walk that Waldie created to’ indicate a boss who supposedly has to get things done. The player who stole the show was Janet Bourchier who played Gladys, the boss’s secre- tary. She had just the right level of terror when things were turing cl. i from the West Kootenay, What an opportunity to be entertained through voice and action as the Rossland Players gave it their alt. It's too bad that the theatre wasn’t filled to capacity. It was many times better than watching sit- coms on TV. We could laugh when we wanted—and we often. For those who missed the fun of The Pajama Game in Castle- gar, it will be on stage in Trail on February 25-26 and in Rossland March 4-5. It's well worth the $10 admission. show how much you love them. This doesn’t mean you have ‘L.sorthraw acboge: party ori buy. |: lavish gifts for the birthday boy , adrogirls Simpte things often mean much more. Let children become involved in planning their own birthd: I i \ Here are wn birthday party tions help children feel that they are jal and an important part of the unit. Whether the party for your child has a guest list of two or 22, some loving ‘Couche s/by.a/parent can help make the One to remember. ideas to try: * Write @ personal letier to the birthday child cach year. In the Whether it’s choosing what kind of cake to have or helping plan an outing with friends, they'll appreciate that you value their input. Birthdays are perfect times for memory making. Family celebra- letter their favorite toys and games, likes and dislikes, the + Let the birthday person choose the menu for dinner the day of the party. + At the party, ask each person at the table to say something good about the birthday child. ¢ Have small gifts or favours ready for the birthday child to give to the other children at the party. This act of sharing can ease i and mi der- ative ways. They might begin to fight or withdraw into thein- selves. This might not happen until the special event, like the birthday celebration, is underway and could cause painful memo- Sometimes children just need a Pat on the back to know you're there for them. But sometimes, especially on birthdays, they could use a little bit more. No birthdays coming soon in your family? Try an Unbirth- day Party. By taking the time to say “You are special” on an ordi- nary day, you are helping your kids feel good about themselves. So light the candles, cut the Unbirthday Cake and have fun! standing on party day. As at any time of year, if you don’t willingly give your atten- tion to your children, they’ll begin to demand i in neg- Guests with members 248 Columbia Ave., 2101 - 6 Ave., Castlegar 365-3386 | ENTER TO WIN A FREE | SWIM, SKATE OR FITNESS PASS TO THE CASTLEGAR REC CENTRE me her tn The series, Take A Break With Your Kids, was developed with funding from the Ohio Children's Trust Fund and copyrighted by The Ohio State University. HAVE YOUR SAY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA'S FOREST DEBATE Now’s your chance to talk to environmentalists, forest company executives, foresters, and forest community leaders. Phone the studio during the program at 431-3220 or 1-800-663-1277. Wednesday, February 23;.1994 The World Day of Prayer ser- vice will be held this year at the Castlegar United Church on Priday, March 4, beginning a 7:30/p.m.. ‘The World Day of Prayer is an annual event held in different churches each year in our com- munity as part of a world-wide, non-denominational observance. Plan to attend World Day of P The Castlegar Sun This global was begun by women over 100 years ago, but has now been to. be an international day of prayer for all people, men and women alike. The International Committee of the World Day of Prayer, an independent body, maintains an office in New York. Its fi is to rayer service ved in the multi Preparation of the annual service. This year's service was writ- ten By the Christian Women of the Palestine. The theme is “Go, see and act”. The speaker for our local service will be Sally Williams, who is well known as a teacher and is very society of our area. Readers from the different churches in our will be partici- pating and the service is open to all who would like to be part of this world-wide event. Refreshments will be served after the service. Beta Sigma Phi boasts busy year Submitted Response System was made, by the P ptor Chapter, The Beta Omi ipter, The local Beta Sigma Phi are able to i of the Beta Sigma Phi boasts of a busy 1993 and is well into preparing for an even busier 1994! Service and donations to the province and the Castlegar com- munity were evident; members canvassed for the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic and made and sustain annual donations and stay socially connected by hold- ing fundraising events such as the Annual Craft Auction, in Decem- ber, and a Fall Banquet in November. Cultural enrichment is a large part of the Beta Sigma Phi phi- losophy, and each member is contri to the the year, to Romanian Relief Fund. Other annual monetary contributions were made to the Children’s Hospital, WINS Society, and Legion Hamper Fund. As well, 4 request from the Home Support Services, the first research and present a program of interest to others ‘of the chap- ter. Some more noticeable pro- grams were a presentation on Elderly Abuse, adoptions of for- eign orphans, and a guided tour of local history by John Charters at the Ci Railway Station toward the purchase of an Emergency Museum. ST. PETER LUTHERAN Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am 713 - 4th St., Castlegar Rev. V, Tech * 365-3664 ALL WELCOME! KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD tra L. Johnson, B.Th (Pastor) The Rev. Canon Dorothy Barker Phone: 365-2271 TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN Robson Fire Department Auxiliary holds February election of officers The Ladies Auxiliary to the Robson Volunteer Fire Depart- ment hada busy year with elec- tions held in February. Elected were: President, Trudy Bird; Vice-president, Sharron Taylor, Secretary, Cathy Stewart; Treasurer, Kathy Seville; Adver- tising, Chrissie Fenton; and Phon- ing, Darline Edwards. The ladies were very busy with raising funds, They have had a Valentine's tea, St. Patrick's tea, a pool tournament, Johnson's wed- ding, Social Service Work Pro- gram Supper, Flea Market ered the pool table; bought a camcorder, potholders, and doilies; and bought trophies for Odyssey of the Mind; the Legion and Salvation Army Christmas hampers; and candy canes and oranges were distributed to Mountain View Lodge and jell! Hi be sure to call an ra nF hose i at Pass Creek Park, a table at the Christmas Craft Fair, two funeral teas and renting out the Santa suit. We've bought: equipment for the firehall; copy paper, re-cov- §G%-2AS5 ladies looking for people to join. If you are interested call Sharron at 365-6798 or Trudy at 365-8452. * AUCTIONEERS* Phone 2) 520-0351" Fax: (604) 530-019. 1 Submitted by: Murray L. Garvin, Grace Presbyterian Church Several weeks ago we heard repeatedly on television newscasts this anguished cry from American figure skating champion, Nancy Kerrigan, following the cruel attack on her in Detroit. “Why, why, why?”. That same question must be asked daily by countless people in the former Yugoslavia, as even helpless children are brutally injured and killed. The same cry goes up continually in South Africa, Angola, the Middle East and so.many other. parts of the world. It has been uttered recently by hundreds of thousands ‘of earthquake-victinis“in Los Angeles, fire victims in Australia and, not so long ago, also in Los Angeles. It is uttered daily by countless people whose. loved ones suffer, are injured or killed. RC Genre ere GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave. Sundey Worship 11:30 a.m. Need a ride to Call 365: Baptist -Church * SUNDAY SERVICES « Church Inadable curing the Services Weareary & Chitdren's Schoo 17m fedeoeage B UNG WES sem FAITH FELLOWSHIP ‘ 2329 6th Ave., Castlegar « 365-5818 Rev. Murray Garvin vealyebe Cain * SUNDAY SERVICES + 6:30 - Faly Night: Ponser Chibliclt Why? Why do innocent people suffer, through no fault of their own? Why do good people suffer? Why is there no justice, no fairness? Inevitably questioning people come to the point of asking “Where is God in all this?” Some have long since come to the conclusion (partly, at least, through asking this question) that there is no God. Others, not quite prepared to say that, ask “Why does God do this to me? Is God punishing me?” Some might respond, “God isn't punishing you, but trying you, testing your faith, strengthening you through adversity-”’But that isn't much help to the person asking the anguished “Why?” The fact is that many faithful Christians have had their faith sorely tested by the suffering they or their loved ones have experienced. © Men's Feil eeemmmmmnies WATCH FAITH ALIVE ON SHAW CABLE 10 Semen Affiliated with Canadian Fellowship of Churches & Ministers . LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Grode: X - 12 Indiondualized Curriculum 0° RAISING TOMORROW'S LEADERS «+ CASTLE UNITED CHURCH Sunday School 10:00 am CASTLEGAR FULL. | GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 1801 Connors Rd. ‘Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am Evening Fellowship 6:30 pm ‘Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 700 pm Friday Youth Activities 7:00 pm A loving, caring church invites your participation. You are welcome here! ’ 365-7818 ‘ Pastor Stan Block 365-6317 What does the Christian Gospel have to say to this? In the first place, it does not say that Christians should expect to be exempt from suffering in this life. On the contrary, it acknowledges that this life is far from perfect, and that believers should expect to experience trouble (John 16:33). It says of God: “I will never leave you or forsake you”, and that He is indeed with us, supporting us in our hardest times. (Hebrew 13:6). It teaches that | God took upon Himself our sufferings, our sickness, sorrows, sins and-abuse (Isaiah 53). And that-same passage in John assures us: “In the world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” and we can share in that victory: “Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5). The question we need to ask, therefore, is not “why” we suffer, but Who” can enable us to handle suffering victoriously.