The Castlegar Sun “Calvin ana Hobbes

Wednesday, February 9,.1994

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Piao thy last on all things

Biorpheesh tie no night

Seal thy sense in

deadly slumber

Titl to delight

Thou has paid thy wmost Walter dela Mare! ‘Fare Well’

1 was On my way to early ser- vice the other moming, head down, depressed and unseeing

Jook up and saw above a cleft in the mountains a break in the

mo

Dei (Lamb of God) carliér that very morning; the Bra

spear of spring balbs

through the dark ear

Plamor by the houiie; and a ce.

& Recollections John Charters

» ple of totally femtigine ladies of my fortunate acquaintance smil-

origin, form, dimension or con- cept, and moreover, ability to see this loveliness is inherent in all

us, a part of our which’

“of bea

{ae

How mugh we impoverish our, pet by trudging through life

ments of music and poetry, of ple, place and things: Ben- ino Gigli and the Berlin State choir singing the divine Angus

d by experience.and

ceived the beauty of an ordered

field Beside ‘a lecture hall, open windowed, at UBC. They would spring.up out of the tawny grass- es, singing their hearts out, and spiral high into the blue sky until all thal was left was the song. The lecturer lost an entire class that without knowing it.

‘And the network? Poetry for ,

one. Each one of those moments has an equivalent and famous

@ lofig-standing member of the «. -

CCF (ler NDP) party so he didn't tell us that it was for the good of our soul, but he had the right idea. It was done then to audible groans, but I have blessed him-ever since. Each of the above poems and scores were assigned to us. Each of the above incidents and scores of

others have found echoes‘and enchantment in the beauties of those poems leamed so long ago. In fact, I have beén so impressed with the idea that I have imposed the same yoke On the necks of my boys at the Abbey. May they be so fortunate in their future.

And speaking of education, it occurs to me that, historically spéaking, and education always involved some consideration for the eternal verities—the trac, the good and the beautiful. It has probably been dismissed in today’s department of education course of studies as not being politically correct. Which, ia tum, brings to miiid the ala Saying: “Whom the gods would destroy

pt Fach iad around much longer sham the funacy of political correctiiess so I'm betting on beauty, “a joy for- ever", according to 10 Keats;—truth and goodness as well, owe if they are a bit old-fgghioned. In the meantime, “Look ey last..

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The annual Heart Month cam- paign has been remd¥ed from intensive care. That was the prognosis given by Doug Jay, the West Kootenay Regional Coordinator for the Hewart and

of BC-Yukon. we have. had .@ great response from the people of Cashegar in response to our volunteer plight, but I believe that we are still needing 10-12 volunteers for our canvass,” said Jay before adding that “I'm still hoping that we will also be

‘able to get some volunteers out for Robson, O: ia, and

Heart Month Campaign moves off critical list

Jay, in consultation with his c

Blueberry in addition to the dozen volunteers needed for

The Heart Month campaign is set to begin in the first week of February and run throughout the entire month.

has set @ fundraising goal of $13,000 for the Castlegar area.

“I'm quite confident that Castlegar will be able to meet the goal and could even surpass Trail in the amounts raised,” added Jay in reference to the

goal. Can will be out in neighborhoods as early as next week, but it is still Rot t0o late to get involved and be a volunteer.

Persons interested in becoming a volunteer are urged to contact Cherri Carl- son at 365-3954.

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Who is the United

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canvassing activities for Jocal The idea

You hear of them ‘from time time; they write this column. some! imes. they et Paper. on the radio and ock

jonally on television. They

Cake more noise in the fall,

© around ‘Kickoff Day and some-

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perme we , ot 860-5708 10 bock for holidays.

APEX ALPINE This is a killer of a deal!

Includes accommodation, 2 lift tickets, homestyle breakfast at the Wild.Goose

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help organizer and

time after that they might show up at your door for money. So.

They are local area residents ‘who donate some of their time to

is that, instead of canvassers on your door on a regu-

far and frequent (not to mention

probably annoying) basis, one

fanvasser representing all local ~

‘organizations will show up at your door once a year. HISTORY Their activities can be traced back to the first United Commu-

ver, Colorado... in Federated—that is to say, united

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expanded throughout the ‘United States and entered Canada during 1917 at Toronto,and Montreal, spreading to. Winnipeg by 1922. By 1945 there were 36 federa- tions in Canada; this number grew to 65 by 1950, during

Anniversary

‘Laurie and Edith Renwick cel- poe ‘their °25th wA&ding on Febmary 8. They

Soe eed Np Ma

in Sa van ca of Manitoba and Bc.

a For the ‘past six years they

ibived. im Castlegar where

ane both employed. Laurie

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314 10th Ave., Cantey *

Way in Castlegar?

which ycar they raised $16 mil- lion—one dollar for every Cana- dian at that time.

Starting in the 1930's,.ghe focal federations were secing o peed to coordinwe effgrty. exchange information and con duct publicity’ campaigns at a national level: this national orga; nization has had many names over the hears, culminating in 1974 with the adoption of the

, Rame United Way of Canada. In | Quebec the organization is called

Centraid. Each Jocal United Way organization is completely autonomous, depending on its own community-based. board .of directors for its policies and practices. In 1986, the 116 mem- bers of United Way/Centfaid in Canada raised $143,341,225— about five dollars for every Canadian to support more than 2,900 community organizations. In Castlegar, United Way start- he Sap 1947, with the

Society. In-1961 the society's name wags changed to the Kin- naird-Robson-Castlegar Commu- tity Chest, Community Chest being the term in ‘use at

Deb Chmara

United Way activities and repre- sent the interesjs of the commu- nity at large. The directors are presently nine in number and are always looking for more. CHAIRPERSON

Riding herd on the directors and, through them, on all United Way activities, is United ‘Way

Board of Directors Chair, Deb ~

Chmara: Arriving in 1978

the time for local federations, and by the end of 1976 the name had evolved to Castlegar and District United Way. This federation cov- ers School District No. 9, which includes Blueberry, Castlegar,

“Donors are Members’, thus anybody who donates tine or money is considered to. be: a Some ib don’t duck fast enough— are nominated as directors; they attend regular meetings and work on to plan,

via the Yukon, Deb

_ has long been involved in com-

munity activities. A grade seven and eight humanities teacher at Kinnaird Middles School, she has been active in the local Arthritis Society, Library Board, Red Cross, No. 581 Air Cadet Squadron, various School District No. 9 committees and the Sunfest Parade Committee. On her own time, Deb is a seasoned traveller, having extensive travel experi- ence throughout Europe, the Mid- die East, North and East Africa, Thailand, Mexico and Central America. She also manages to find time to enjoy swimming,

make policy, set goals, evaluate

= Pythias

skiing, singing in her church choir. «,

Continued from 1A Manager Susan Bycroft (Pre, Term); Treasurer Margaret Moore; Secretary Fran Moffat, Excellent Junior Carol Church-

; Excellent Senior Rose Soberlak; ‘Most lent, Chief

for the past three Grand J. Susan Bycroft presented ‘a gift to Supreme Rep Rose Sobertak-and wished her well on het trip to Boston for CG ; Senior Ethel Nellist

Bernice Barrass: and Past Chief Pat Versuh

M.EC. Bernice gave her tance speech and thanked all for

of ‘will be installed as Sennent Chich Sister Ethel will be the first B.C. resident toobtain this honor.

Entertai followed the

Pat Moore was presented with her Pass Chief's pin im honor of her faithful service as secretary

evening On February 12 the Petia Sisters will be hold- ingh a Valentine tea and bake sale in the Senior Citizens’ Hall.

Dear Asa Landers: Some time ago, I leaned $1,000 to « couple I considered to be my closest friends. ‘Their money was tied up in a coun dispute with 4 business partner, and they needed financial assistance for

expenses.

I didn’t have much excess cash sitting aroued, but | offered. them my income tax refued because I kaew they were desperate. They promised to pay me back within 90

The duc date came and went. ‘They did not send the moncy, and I didn't hear a word from them. When I asked that they repay the loan soon, the assured me that the thoney

be in my hands within two

‘The two weeks came — no mdéney was sent, and 26 explanation ‘was given. When I phoned to say I really needed that $1,000, I was informed rather brusquely that they would give me the money when they could.

It's been six months since I first told them I needed the money. I have written twice to let them know that I understood things are tight and that they are probably embar- rassed. I asked if we could work out some sort of repayment schedule. So far, they haven't replied. I've called atid left messages on their answer- ing tnachine, bot there has been no

response.

Short of legal action, I don't know what else to do to get my money back and still retain our friendship. Needless to say, I'm deeply disappointed that my good friends would treat me this way. Can you offer any suggestions? -- New Jersey

Dear New Jersey: The following shyme says it better than I could:

This is not to say one must NEVER lend moncy to « friend, but sad to say, more often than not, it

AZA DRUGS

LALA

Cundatel Cries Cross by Walter D. Feener

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LIVES ARE FILLED WIT INES DESIGNED TO JE WORK AND INCREASE SURE. WE HAVE MORE: }] LEASURE TWAN MAN HAS EVER WAD

AND WAAT DO WE Do WITH

WS LEISURE? EDUCATE

OURSELVES ? TAKE UP NEW EXPLORE?

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«Feb, pesshion

+ Feb9 Happy 6 Bis + Feb. 10 peedrady:

+ Feb. I ery Justin & Jordan - love Mom, Dad,

Birthday - love Desiree, Uncte Mike,

Rhea - love Mom, Dad & Marigh + Feb. 13 Hager Bite

Jove Gordon, Nadine, Rhes

pee oot ‘Award.

This award will be presented every week =2t6 solineons ini Castlegar who shows 4 @atraordinary service to his/her “~~ customers or clients.

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The recipient will receive.an award {I} plaque to-keep courtesy of Kats Trophys f= -andalunch for 2, value to $15.00; eee“ courtesy of the Sandman Inn.

Wea like everyone in Castlegar to know 2 Mea tenyice excellence exists in our nunity. This award recognizes a nominated business.

“If you know of someone that offers “Excellence in Service," call me, Marilyn Strong at 365-5266, or drop.a letter at the Castlégar Sun

with your suggestion.