The Castlegar Sun

lum reek, Burns

Your locks are like the snow;
But blessings on your frosty pow (head),
John Anderson, my Jo.

25,1
Page 6B wednencsy. January 995,

Lang may yer

which deal with love-love of land and country, love — at the close of their long days together.
of whiskey, love of-man as a social and sociable It used to be the most requested number on an
being, and particularly his love of women—have * early radio show hosted. by a soft-voiced Scottish

Wednesday, January 25, 1995

The Castlegar Sun

Evening counselling offered

The counselling department at
the Castlegar campus is offering
evening counselling session on
tonight, Jan. 25, from 6-9 p.m.

Page 7B

Regional district wants”
to retain Slocan line

effective Dec. 15, 1994,
Ken Wyllie, tegional director

invited to hear M.T, Kelly at this
free reading

squash and racquetball ladders is
invited. Costs are reasonable and
you have a choice of convenient

Test date
The cut-off date to register to
write the next GED test is Feb. 3

Auld nature swears, the lovely dears, siniaasliatitia
Her noblest work she classes, O SUN STAFF
Her prentice hand she tried on man Consider residence

Anad then she made the lasses, O.

- Robert Burns 1759 - 1793.: Green Grow the

Rushes.

In the week of Jan. 25 Scots
and numerous others around the
world will be celebrating the
pirth of Robert Burns.

Though Scotland's national

1 was born 200 years ago of
poor parents, had little formal
education, suffered almost con

‘stant ill-health and wrote much of his poetry in the
“braid Scots” of the common people, his poetry has
been translated into almost 40 of the world's major

languages.

In spite of his short, tragic life he has become an
figure of myth and
legend to whose image Burns’ supper orators each
year add a little more fact and a great deal more

imernational poet, aswell as

fancy.

Nontheless, his very human genius for themes

few parallels in literature
This ig not to say that Burns was the moral exam-

ple of his age. Then, as now, love,
lust and license were, for both
sexes, interchangeable terms.
However, in his poems Burns the
romantic places the relationship
with women on a distinctly higher,
more tender and affectionate plane
The jaunty Green Grow the
Rushes is one example of some
350 of his love songs which

include such universal favorites as Highland Mary -
a tribute to the woman who died before he could
marry her, Ae Fond Kiss, A Red, Red Rose and Ye
Banks and Braes O Bonny Doon -

“All have a simple, homey poignancy which goes
directly to the heart, All have immortalized, not only
the otherwise obscure women who prompted them,
but whole generations of women since that time.

My favorite is not a poem of young love, but a
love song by a wife crooning to her aging husband

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lady many years ago,

Burns was an avid collector of early Scots songs
and ballads and this is certainly one of his best in
that genre. It is called John Anderson, My Jo, John

‘Bums was not the
moral example of his age.

Then, as now, love,

~*~ ~Tust and license
were interchangeable’

of it

John Anderson, my jo, John,
We clamb the hill thegither (together),

yy a canty (merry) day, John,
fe’ ve hati wi’ ane anither.

Now we maun (must) totter down, John
And hand in hand we'll go,

And sl¢ep together at the foot,

John Anderson, my jo.”

It sings beautifully and I-wish I had a recording

And so you have it, While I in no way defer to

any man in my esteem and affection for the ladies,

and is doubtless known to most readers:
“John Anderson, my jo (sweetheart), John
When we were first acquent (acquainted)

Your locks were like the raven,

Your bonnie brow was brent (smooth).
But now your brow is beld (bald), John,

as well as my pleasure in their company, no one

expresses that relationship better. than the Scottish

lifetime.

bard himself. He can say more in a few lines than
all of the so-called popular love songs can say in a

So, here's to you, Robbie Burns, on your birthday,

and may you enjoy many more. And to you and
your many admirers I say, “Lang may yer lum reek”

Cancer unit welcomes trio

Submitted

ing with the clerical work when

Ruby Marsh, president of the
Castlegar Unit of the Canadian
Cancer Society, welcomed three
new volunteers to the group at
the Jan.11 meeting held at the
Castlegar Hospital.

the aphy Van returns to
Castlegar on Feb. 9 through 15.
Any woman with no history of
breast cancer and who is over 40
years of age, may book her annu-
al appointment by phoning 1!-
800-663-9203.

Orders are being received from
i izati for

The trio's parti
tion will hopefully bring fresh
ideas and energy to the tasks
undertaken locally in the fight
against the disease, Marsh said.
Local volunteers will be assist-

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the daffodil sale in March. All
orders must be in to Corinne
Postnikoff by the end of January.
A number of volunteers have
offered to assist with distribution
of the blooms on or about March
26, depending on the growing
conditions at the coast.
A Cancer Society workshop,
concentrating on public relations

“and education, will be taking
place in Castlegar on March 4 at
the Sandman Inn.

Many area volunteers are
expected to attend to broaden
their knowledge and improve
their individual skills.

Discussions have begun on a
possible Cancer Awareness
Night, also in March.

It is hoped that the return to an
evening format will attract more
interest, after the limited success
of the luncheon meetings.

Ageommittee was formed to
organize the event and to find a
qualified guest speaker. .

The next meeting of the unit
will be on March 8 at the Castle
gar Hospital.

New directory helps learners

Submitted

A new catalogue of learning
resources is now circulating in
Castlegar and District, primarily
to agencies that help individuals
with their efforts to miake a transi-
tion in their lives. The Castlegar
Learning Directory lists no fewer

program. The catalogue of learn-
ing resources was initiated by
Craig Andrews, Selkirk College
director of extension develop-
ment and international education,
and was published by the-colleze.

Funding for the project was
acquired through the Community
Outreach Partnerships initiative
of the B.C. government's Skills

than 12 Castlegar-based prog
designed to assist learners
achieve their educational goals.
The services listed cover the
full. spectrum of service to learn-
ers of all types, from the high
school drop-out to the learning
disabled to the Young Mom's

Now progi

Each of the 16 ‘pages that
make up the directory, describes
a different program. The program
or service name and contact per-
son is clearly displayed at the top
of each page, followed by a
description of what the service is.

Even though today’s vehicles are high-
tech marvels, when it comes to
automotive maintenance and repairs,
some things stay the same. Whatever
type of repair facility you patronize —
service station, indep
garage, or national franchise — old-
fashioned communication between
customer and shop is vital.
The National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE), a non-profit
group that tests and certifies the
of ‘ :

How to communicate for better auto service

Note when the problem occurs. Is it
constant or periodic? When the
yehicle is cold or after the engine has
warmed? At all speeds? When did the
problem first begin?

Describe, do not diagnose

Once you go to the repair facility, be
prepared to describe the symptoms.
Many shops are very busy, so try to
be concise.

Carry a written list to give to the

or service manager. This is

notes that invol
throughout the repair process can help
ensure smooth repairs

ASE offers the following information on
the importance of good communications
in the automotive repair process:

Do your Homework

Get involved and take an active role.
Read the owner’s manual, familiarize
yourself with the basic components,
follow the service schedules listed in
the manual, and keep a log of ail
repairs and service. Get in the habit
of Keeping good records.

Use all of your senses to inspect your
vehicle frequently. Check for:

+ Unusual sounds, odors, drips,
waming lights, smoke, etc.

+ Changes in acceleration, engine
performance, gas mileage, fluid levels.
+ Wom tires, belts, hoses.

+ Problems in handling, braking,
vibrations or steering.

pecially imp in larger shops,
where the work order may be passed
from service writer to technician.
Resist the temptation to suggest a
specific course of repair or to demand
an on-the-spot diagnosis. Just as you
would with your physician, tell where
it hurts and how long it's been that
way, but let the technician diagnose the
problem and recommend a remedy.
Ask questions .
Ask as many questions as you need.
Do not be embarrassed to request
every-day definitions and non-
technical terminology.

Before you leave, make certain you
understand all shop policies,
including guarantees, labor rates and
diagnostic fees.

Ask to be called and apprised of the
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Please phone 365-1246 for an
appointment during regular hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4
p.m. See a counsellor for ‘help in
determining your future academic
or career goals. There is no
charge for an appointment

Calling all nurses
The next“meeting of the Dis-
tance BSN/MSN Support Net-
work is Saturday from 10 a.m, -
12 noon in the staff lounge at the
Castlegar campus. All R.N.'s
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If commuting to the Castlegar
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payment plans. The Castlegar
campus gymnasium complex is
open to the public Monday ~ Fri-
day from 4:30 - 10 p.m. and Sun-
day from 1:30 - 9 p.m. For rates
or events information, contact the
gym at 365-1292

September programs
Applications are invited now for

campus doesn't appeal to you this
winter, consider staying on cam-
pus at Kekuli House student resi-
dence.Single-room

in or lied in post-
R.N. distance courses are invited.
Come share your ideas with your
colleagues. For details contact
Maureen Little at the Castlegar
campus."

Author to read

The Language and Literature
Department welcomes Canadian
author M.T. Kelly, who will read
from his work Thursday, Feb. 2 at
12:10 p.m. in the Sentinel Lecture
Theatre at the Castlegar campus.
Kelly is a Governor-General’s
award-winning author whose
novel A Dream Like.Mine was
made into a major motion picture
entitled Clearcut. The public is

Slocan
Hospital
requests
$800,00

SUN STAFF

Slocan Community Hospital
and Health Care Center has
applied to the provincial gov-
ernment for more than $800,000
in renovations

| The funding would go to
upgrade the New Denver facility.

The money would be spent on
a total of 21 different projects
ranging from an extended care
dining area to remodelling the
nursing station.

Other projects include a hos-
pice room, replacing railings,
installing electric doors, an
emergency generator and
upgrading to the loading
dock/ambulance pick-up area.

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lege comphter labs, cafeteria and
library. For details about living on-
campus, contact the residence
manager, Castlegar campus.

Gym available

The Castlegar campus gymna-
sium invites community members
to participate in a host of indoor
recreation activities. Squash and
racquetball courts, a well-
equipped weight training room
and a full-sized gymnasium are
all available for community use
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A completed GED application
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the GED test on March 4, The
test will be d at col-

lege centres in Castlegar, Grand
Forks, Kaslo dnd Nakusp. Appli-
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available at any Selkirk College
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Courses begin

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