COMMUNITY NEWS MUNDAY . RECOVERING FROM-SURGERY The heritage front has of necessity for the past (wo months taken precedence over other matters, par- ticularly the sage of our former colleague and missionary friend John Munday. For his many friends here, and perhaps by way of encouragement for those who may be in the sa predicament as he, 1 would cerpts from a January-February letter, His usual wry sense of humor Dear Jack and Bunny and Families: This will be my last letter written in my 50s, so make the best of it! Tomorrow (Jan. 24) Liurt . But it’s not all bad news. On Thursday I'm to take niy final tread mill and electrocardiogram test which | should pass and so bid farewell to my excellent cardiologist and as many ofthe heart team 1can find to” thank and 10 congratulate. Also last week I was outfitted with my first pair of hearing-aids. They will take some adjusting (10?) and I do tend to feel like a two-sided pencil-sharpener, and frequently sound like a baby-bagpipes tuning up for the baind But | hope to learn to hear all over again and even listen, to my own voice as though it’s not coming from outer space. Then, maybe, I'll be able to preach again, and be able tg participate in two-way Bible studies, and sing what éVeryong @lse is singing, and sit at the table without fearing that somebady has just broken all the china and all the windows in the house when all that somebody has dorie has been to pass the pickles In other words, there is room for improvement and room for practice In the midst of all this, and too prone to worry about my “thome down south" and all who form or have formed part of it, I have started to hecome “unglued. But tomorrow is only two months since heart surgery and I was told by my heart doctor emotional yps and downs would be expected for, at least three months (and that’s not taking into account extra dperations and overseas worries) — maybe this is almost normal for the course , In February, 1 kept my appointment with the eye doctor in Vancouver He came up with the disappointing discovery that my optre nerve had beer an my South American corheal transplant operation where the condition of my heart did not allow general anesthetic.) At that t following two agonizing hours, the suture broke, leading me into two mere agonizing hours when my blood pressure probably soared up and over the hospital roof, and I spent 24 hours in intensive care In any case, until prosthetic (?) nerve endings are invented, that’s about “‘it’? so far as sight through my right eye is concerned. The same goes for both ears. 1 was told I haye lovely ear-canals, but the nerve endings in them are justabout destroyed John Charters Reflections and recollections Towards the end of this month (February) I hope to pass another treadmill test with flying colors, together with blood tests, blood-pressure, etc., and then hopefully it is **Home Sweet Home.” Please give my.love and greetings to all our mutual frietids as you have so faithfully done in the past. 1’m still not at the stage to announce future plans. Castlegar-ites. have always been extra-special Thank you again for all your kindness and your prayers Godd richly bless you both and all branches of your family trees Gratefully and with love from John Munday Spring variety offered Regional Recreation Commission For those looking for fitness classes, A rock walk to get acquainted with No. 8's spring program offers a variety of recreation for the residents of the Slocan Valley For children, there is slow pitch, boys’ fastball and outdoor soccer Coaches are still needed for these programs There is kids crafts at the three elementary schools the first week of May. Children must be registered by” April 14. Tots’ playtime is still hap: pening each Tuesday morning at the W1 Hall in Slocan there’ is low impact aerobics in the evenings at Brent Kennedy school and Winlaw school and lyengar Yoga Tuesday mornings, ahd yoga and meditation Wednesday evenings at Slocan Park Hall Tennis lessons will begin May 16 for four weeks at Mount Sentinel tennis courts Computer time is Winlaw school Thursday evenings beginning April 13 available at basic rock types will take place Satur day May 7 Wayne MeCrory’s outdoor survival and bear awareness course is once again happening June 24 and 25. Mc Crory teaches basig bear biology, how to travel in bear country. apd_basic essentials of backpacking and cam ping For further information regarding dates, times, fees and to register con: tact Regional Recreation Commission No.8 Castlegar Golf Club GROUP LESSONS CASTLEGAR Mondays April 17 - June 5 Sessions Available At: 10-11 a.m.; 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.,. Cost: $50 INTRODUCTION TO GOLF LESSONS: TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 6 P.M.-7 P.M. 6 Lessons — April 27 - May 12 ALSO INCLUDES: Friday 5 p.m. May 19, final lesson and Fun Tournament and Steak Dinner Banquet with prizes for everyane. Cost $129. UNLIMITED GOLF MAY 20 - MAY 28 FOR AN ADDITIONAL $30 UNLIMITED RANGE BALLS From April 27 to May 12 ALSO INCLUDES: $40 Discount on membership dues if join club before June 2. JUNIOR LESSONS Thursdays April 27 - May 25 BOYS 6-12 — 4-5 p.m. BOYS 12-17\— 5-6 P.M. GIRLS ALL AGES — 6-7 P.M. Cost: $10 PRIVATE LESSONS LEARN TO ENJOY THE GAME OF GOLF BY QUALIFIED CPGA PROFESSIONALS. $25 Half-Hour INCLUDES VIDEO + Event focuses on learning Pp aedatr baste education tA BEY students at Selkirk College's Crescent Valley Learning Centre will host a one day event called Returning to Learning on Friday, April21. This event is one of 21 such events being hosted throughout British Columbia and is:for individuals who are considering enrolling in upgrading programs or who want to improve their learning skills. “The purpose of these events is to help ‘literacy groups gain a higher profile in the community, to help lear ners play a more active role in setting the goals for their own learning, and especially to provide a forum for lear ners to discuss their needs and their literacy-related concerns,” said Wen dy Tagami, Crescent Valley Learning Centre instructor The most important aspect of the eventis the opportunity for learners to exchange ideas, problems and solutions amgng themselves, she said Selkirk College ABE students will be on hand to help deal with some of the fears and problems often encountered by adult learners returning to school The day-long program includes a panel of ABE students who have com pleted their upgrading and are now in the workforce. In addition, there will be workshops dealing with self-worth, self-image and self-esteem Returning to Learning is free; but participants are asked to pre-register by contacting the Crescent, Valley Learning Centre. Lunch and child care services will also be provided Lottery numbers The following are the winning num bers drawn in Wednesday's lotteries: LOTTO 6/49 — 18, 25, 29, 32, 34 and 44. The bonus number was 3. The four Extra winning numbers for British Columbia were 25, 37, 46 and 60. THE PICK 8, $Sand 56. 10, 11, 40, 42, 43, These numbers, provided by the Canadian Press, must be| considered unofficial In the heart of Alberta's newest resort area midavay between Cabyary and Banth The Perfect Setting! ceping MOUNtaiY Vistas, Magic by day and by moonlight! 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March 8. d of Electrical Workers and the Pulp, Paper ed work repairing transformers and on eh i Ernie Berger, invites everyone to his Ist Annual Sidewalk Sale. Sale ends Wednesday, April 12 Shop Now! While the selection is at its greatest and save! On any Safety Helmet Purchased With a bike. Ooi: Best selection & service of brand-name bikes. FOR RAIL STATION Guild plans to weave curtains Plans for weaving curtains for the upper floor windows of the Castlegar Rail’ Station were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Selkirk Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild A committee of Alex Ready, Jacque Hamilton and Darlene McDowell was formed to design and Organizesthe weaving of the curtains. The yarn cupboard belonging to the Guild is posing some problems because of its size. A tentative suggestion was FRANK AND VIOLET AMOROSO . .. golden wedding anniversary Glade couple reaches No. 50 Violet and Frank Amoroso of Glade observed their golden wedding an hiversary when they held an open house for their relatives and friends on Feb. 19 Wed in Nelson Feb. 16, 1939 by Rev Earl Lindgren of the Mission Covenant Church, the couple lived fir st at Glade, Rossland and Ymir before moving to Nelson where they lived for 27 years before moving back to Glade in 1971 where they have since resided Among thoselhelping the Amorosos celebrate their 50th anniversary were daughter Marlene O'Genski, gran: children Carmen and Wayne, and great-grandchildren Steven and Terry of Nelson. Congratulations were received from Gov.-Gen Jeanne Sauve and her husband, as well as from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Liberal feader John Turner, Kootenay West Revelstoke MP Lyle Kristiansen, Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy, Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore, Premier Bill Vander Zalm and Lt Gov: David Lam Telephone messages came from relatives and friends in Edmonton and Calgary People came fron Nelson and surrounding areas making the celebration a memorable occasion Many cards of congratulations, gifts Fernie, Trail, and all should be welll! Yes, by 9.0.m. Sundays, you should be enjoying your Sunday Castlegar and good wishes were received from relatives and friends. Everybody drank a toast to the happy couple and took photos while they were cutting a three: tiered cake baked and decorated beautifully with roses and violets by Maxine Nevakshonoff The Lord’s Prayer was said and a buffet-style banquet was served followed by a lot of singing and merry- making. made that the Guild ask the city or the fire department for their assistance in hoisting the cupboard through an up: stairs window It was decided to look into the feasibility of the Guild taking on the production ‘of the Guild of Canadian Weavers’ Bulletin. There are four issues a year and each one is comprised of one or more interesting and weaver KDHS meeting - April 25 The annual general meeting of the Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society will be held on April 25 at 7 p:m,-at- the Doukhobor Village Restaurant A report of the activities during the year will be presented and the up: coming reconstruction of the L shaped building will be voted upon Members’ presence is required to enable the Society to vote on allocation of the funds for this project. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION , GIVE YOUR CHILD A SECOND LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITY ENROL YOUR CHILD IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 9 ENGLISH/RUSSIAN BILINGUAL PROGRAM Kindergarten & Grade 1 — Castlegar Primary Grade 2 & 3 — Twin River Elementary This program is open to EVERYONE, you don't have to speak Russian or come from a Russian background. own. language divergent thinking tasks WHY STUDY ANOTHER LANGUAGE? The benefits of learning another lanquage ore unique learning the precision and semantics of a language wilt cid in the knowledge of one’s in self-expression disciplines that are applicable to any learning situation The disciplines and skills one learns beside the language itse f, will be used time and time again in whatever else one does The applicability of knowledge gained is one of those things only the tearning of 6 second language can provide. Memory skills are improved, the grammar of English is better learned the choice of words in any language is heightened Studies have shown that most students of second languages consistently do well in most other subject areas. Experience with a second language increases the student's ability in id in the expesureto_new School District No. 9 will be having informational related articles and a sample page There are 600 samples needed which would entail the weaving of a_piece nine yards by 30 inches for each bulletin The conference booth project. is ongoing and the pieces will be juried by the standards committee The Guild room will be open on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m, to 3:30 pi. at Which time the yarn shop anc library will be available The next meeting is on April9. april, 1989 Castlegar News °° : Lovers Love Calgary’s iA. |PortO’Call Just $54.00° a night with this ad *Special price for a spacious room. Offer expires Dec. 31/89, Not valid July 6th -.16th ‘There’s someone special in your life that would love a weekend get-away to Calgary. Attend a play. aconcert or a show. Visit the mountains. 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