» Page 68 7 The New Year — A wet Fi Over thirty years ago, an enter prising group of Fijians tapped the many skills of their country men as sailors and entertainers and formed a cruise company. “Bluc Lagoon Cruises” now operates a number of large (over 100 feet) motor vessels, one of which sails daily from Lautoka wharf to the Yasawa Islands, a chain of 14 islands lying to the west of the main island of Viti Levu. The Pride and largest of the fleet is the “Yasawa Princess” which began Operations in 1987 We were living in the Fiji Islands, building a large pine sawmill complex and loading jetty. The pre-Christmas season had been marred by constant storms and hurricane warmings Many home owners simply left their hurricane shutters in place having tired of putting them up, and then taking them down. Other Fijians simply watched the har bour. They knew that the warnings would be -serious if “Blue Lagoon” hid their ships in the sheltered waters of the mangrove swamps. Island resorts were virtu ally deserted as tourists stayed away. On Christmas Eve, Blue Lagoon Cruises moved their entire fleet into the mangrove swamps The entire Fiji Group went into full hurricane alert and we waited We watched and we waited. The hurricane eventually did hit the leaving the Yasawas We sailed on Boxing aboard the castem part unscathed Day afternoon Yasawa Princess Yasawa Group There followed beautiful hot cloudless, lazy days. Each early morning we would be underway to our next stop, where we would toward the Seasons Elma Maund anchor and breakfast, One of the few decisions we had to make was what to do with the rest of the day Would we snorkel, or windsurf, go fishing or shelling, or simply lie on another of the seemingly end less beaches? There was no pres. sure to do much else, Scrumptious lunches arrived from the ship, or were cooked on the beach. Each afternoon we were transported back to the ship in time for a shower before dinner, washing sand off our feet with the hose as we came on board. Each evening, over cocktails on the upper deck we would watch beautiful sunsets. ST. PETER LUTHERAN 713 - 4th St., Castlegar Rev. V. Tech 365-3664 ALL WELCOME! Worship ¢ 9:00 am The Castlegar Sun Passing on beliefs and insecurities jian greeting Aller dinner, we danced to islands music, and sang, and drank “kava with the crew. One day we visited 4 typical Fijian Village. Another day were were treated 10 a visit to an underwater grotto evening, local villagers came on board for a “meke" and taught us some simple dance steps. We had a glorious time One New Year's Eve. we anchored next to a sister ship and exchanged captains, We all lined the deck, quite impressed as our new captain arrived, standing in the small boat directing opera tions. He looked handsome and impressive in his dress whites Suddenly, the crew appeared on the side deck, lifted a huge bucket of w and thoroughly drenched him! As we watched in shock, he simply shook himself, laughing and shouting in Fijian at the crew who were hooting and laughing in return. Amid much excitement, one of the crewmen explained to us that, in Fuji, they celebrate the arrival of the New Year by throw ing water on each other! Later that evening, while we festively dressed passengers were anticipat- ing the arrival of the New Year, the bartender drenched us with the soda syphon, while the kitchen One See SEASONS 78 ee As | was recently writing a story as an assign ment inmy Childrens’ Literature Course so fond memories from my awkward youth Started to filter though the maze. The tale unfolded as a result of one certain recollection of myself as an insecure gangling kid. My fear, of losing my best friend to a much more talented and exc Hing individ ual (who had entered the picture) motivated me to fabricate this huge little white lie, iin some not Wednesday, September 1, 1993 when we are feeling inadequate Take my phobia pout bees for instance. My chil dren will not sit on the deck with more than wasp in the vicinity and will abandon. their lunch in their flight. Can I blame them? I as a role model, with a bee in the car, would think nothing of coming to a screaming halt in the middle of the road, flinging open my door (regardless of traffic) and screaming concerning a hot date (even though at a 12 years of age, I had no idea of what a hot date was). The gentleman in question was a few years older than I and my friend understandably became suspicious about my ongo: ing tryst with him. (Besides, I'm a lousy liar). like a mad won And then I would probably have the nerve to ask my children tO get rid of it for for the me. Well, hopefully I would at least young, r ge to pull over to the side of old the road first. And I only got stung walling for the first time in my life just last year Brenda Scatterty Or take vegetables for instance. To make a long story short, my conscious had me living in total misery and I opted to spill the beans in favor of my self-respect. (I teally didn't know what that was either back then). I defi nitely grew a milestone with the experience and am suddenly remembering the insecure and vulnerable individual that I was then. Self confidence did not come to me overnight Rather, it took years of hits and, misses, successes and failures, and pretending that I was a very confi dent individual before I developed health y self esteem. Now as I ponder my own experiences, I see mir ror images in the life and times of my own children For in truth, all children suffer insecurities to one degree of another. In fact, we often take on the inse Cunities of our parents and role mode models as our own. Quite often, whether we like to admit it or not, we view ourselves as extensions of these individu als. Especially during stressful, risky situations My baby son loves them. And yet the older boys need cheese sauce in order to swal low the green ones. Could it be because from the moment they become a little bit independent with their eating habits, we becc suddenly paranoid about whether or not they'll eat their vegetables Before the even get food on their fork, there we are “Now junior, you make sure to eat those vegeta bles too, not just the potatoes and meat. They are really good for you. Without them, you wouldn't have any eyesight, and you'd get no vitamins or nutrition. And don't bother with gagging routine That won't work here!” etc, etc Does that sound a wee bit familiar, perhaps in your own house or when you were little? As adults wé need to recognize that we h some insecurities along the way belief’s that we no longer need to Carry. In reevalu- See UFESKILLS 78 “Choosing the Best!” Kinnaird Church of God « Pastor Ira Johnson Ancient proverbs still have a message for us today! Many of them are just as applicable today as when they were first recorded several thousand years ago. Here are two proverbs that relate to our topic for today. "All that glitters is not gold; and Buy the truth and sell it not!" Wednesday, September 1, 1993 Sun Staff Decals on CareCards expected to increase donor numbers British Columbians will have the option of attaching decats to their CareCards to indicate their wish to become organ donors according to Health Minister Elizabeth Cull “Until now, only adults who Carry a valid driver's license have be intention to donate,” n able to express their Cull said. “By sending organ donor decals out with CareCards, we're giving every British Columbian the opportunity to participate in this vital program.” The decals are included with the new CareCards being mailed to British Columbi. ns as their old cards expire Nearly two million British Columbians will be receiving new CareCards and organ donor decals throughout this fall The B.C Transplant Society said making the organ donor decals more widely available will increase the public's awareness of the critical shortage of life-saving organs and tissues in the province: “Every year, hundreds of Brush Colubrans receive transplants that save or improve their lives, but hundreds more are left ng,” said Ed Ferre, spokesperson for the society. “If we could double the number of organ donors, we could virtually eliminate the current waiting lists.” Attaching an organ donor decals to you Care Card will only signify your intention to be a donor; actual consent must still be given by family mem- bers at the time of death. “By giving individuals an opportunity to let their wishes be known, families are better able to make decisions that respect those wishes,” Cull said. “I am hopeful this progranmrwill help encourage open discussion about organ donation among families.” + @ Seasons Continued from 1A crew opened up with the fire hose! In seconds, the decks were awash as the water fight was on! Every- one gleefully threw whatever liq uid was at hand at whomever was near. When we finally went off to bed in the early morning hours, the whole ship had been thorough- ly soaked, along with the Captain, the First Mate and even Charlie, the Engineer. The next morning, as we were about to get into the punt that would take us snorkeling, the crew stepped in front of my hus- band and I and told us we had to wait until the last boat. Unsus- pecting, we found ourselves sharing the punt with only the drinks cooler. We should have known. As we circled around the ship, the crew on board drenched us with the deck water hose. Whereupon we dumped the ice buckets on our boat crew, and the water fight was on again It lasted the rest of the voyage We had to keep a wary eye, not just for waterbearing crew, but fellow p gers as well. Fortu- Long-serving staff honored for years of service to KCCCS nately, everyone was in good spirits and took it all in fun. After all, in the steaming hot weather, you dry in just a few minutes. Even docket at Lautoka there was one last battle. We collected our car and drove up to our. house, remark- ing how nice it was to not have to worry any more about having water thrown at 'us. As we stepped from the car, our Fijian | housekeeper arrived on the upper deck and drenched us with a bucket of water! And so, the water fight was on again. That The Castlegar Sun SUN STAFF PHOTO /John Van Putten CKQR Creative Director, Chris Aviss, rides along the Kettle Valley Railroad just above Texas Point near Christina lake, during a scenic trip a group of local cyclists enjoyed last week After enjoying a highly deserved summer of rest and relaxation, bus drivers from School District No. 9 are Preparing to once again provide safe transportation for local ~ KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD | Ira L. Johnson, B.Th (Pastor) 2404 Columbia Ave CSistiegar BC, VIN 2x5 I] * Pastor 365-6762 Church 365-5300 SUNDAY: WEDNESDAY: AD’ THURSDAY: C- Beginning July 4th “Muffins & more” 9:45 - 10:15 "WITH FA a household appliance, a "mouthwash" we are Whether we are in the market for a new car, worthwhile religious faith, or even an effective, pleasant bombarded by all kinds of advertising...trying to convince us that their must admit that many good products are sold by children to and from school as well.as transportation to extra curricular activities. Local bus drivers were honored in June for their ability and skill to travel thousands of miles each school year with minor or no accidents Best wishes for another safe yeaft New Year's celebration was cer- tainty the wettest we known! have ever product is the best! We honest advertfSing; however, there are many inferior products being promoted i by slick and deceptive advertising. The area of ‘religious faith” is no exception. Did you know that much of the content of the Bible is taken up with this PROW SHAPED ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN sweeping view from the wide wood As and through a high, prow Shaped window wall enhances the livability of the 1535 square foot country matter of being aware of God's truth, and not being drawn away by the 4 Christina ST. DAMD'S ANGLICAN CHURCH i ae ‘ 8:00 - Holy Communion - B.C.P. false teachings that seem to be prevalent; teachings that éither 10:00 am - Family Eucharist Church School Registration and Nursery semanas PP compromise with God's truth, or make promises that will never be fulfilled. Jeremiah 7 is a classic example of the warnings given to those who peddle Seen wearer otex