18 Terrace Review — Wednesday, August 27, 1986 _ From the © bookshelf Myths circulate by Andrea Deakin Terrace Book Reviewer In his prologue Tom Harpur states, ‘fWhat follows may upset some people, but that is not my intention.’’ It may upset them because in ‘For Christ’s Sake’? (Oxford: $6.95) Tom Harpur puts forward a powerful argument for a reassessment of our understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. ‘‘Jesus is the greatest figure in history, but he is also the most misunderstood.”’ Harpur shows how various myths about Jesus began and attached themselves to the basic message. Myths which may contain spiritual truths, but which are not entirely accurate. He rejects a great deal which is dear to many people, concepts like the virgin birth for example, but he focuses on the power of the basic life and message, stating Jesus to be fully man, yet man raised and refined to such a point that he can become one with God. By being man, Jesus can point people beyond Himself to God and his purpose for them. Tom Harpur has tried to build a bridge for the or- dinary Christian between what is taught in the chur- ches and what is taught in the theological college. He has made a positive attempt to clarify the meaning and purpose of Jesus’ life for us today. , Many people will be familiar with the experiences described by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and Raymond Moody, the near-death experiences that have had such a profound effect on those who have had them. In his forward to a new book on the subject, ‘‘After the Beyond’”’ (Charles P.Flynn: Prentice Hall $13.95), Raymond Moody comments on the pro- found spiritual impact these experiences have had. Charles Flynn examines some of these experiences and their aftermath in detail, and discusses the ex- periences of those from other or no religious background showing how closely they mirror each other. ; If the mind is easing the passage from life for the dying, why do so many have the same experience despite their very different backgrounds and beliefs. It is extraordinary how rapidly and how profoundly the survivors are affected, sometimes to the extent that in many ways their behavior is unrecognizable to those who have known them well. The jury is still out on the matter, but those who have returned to life from a close brush with death and have had one of these experiences, are in no doubt about what they have known. One of the gourmet features of a recent outdoor summer celebration was the salmon barbecue hosted by the Kit- sumkalum Band. The cook-out was held on two consecutive weekends, and Chief Cliff Bolton said that about 130 sockeye and ten enormous spring salmon were served up to discriminating and appreciative diners. School District 88 receives funds TERRACE —School District 88 (Terrace) has been provided with over $300,000 from the Ex- cellence Fund Project. The school district received $334,500 through the program. The total commitments for elementary and secondary schools is $43.19 million to date in B.C. Projects approved range from installation of a satellite dish for reception of Knowledge Network programming to a project that will help teachers improve their skills through peer super- vision, Thirty-four school districts have now had projects approved. Many districts have submitted proposals that incorporate all four of the categories covered by the Excellence Fund: computers and related technology, teacher training, new equipment, and effective schooling. Some have requested funding for only one or two projects. Projects themselves have varied from a few thousand dollars to several hun- dred thousand dollars. School districts have analyzed their local needs and have submit- ted a large variety of in- novative proposals that, in general, have been im- aginative and well .thought-out. NWCC year kicks off with registration The operation includes: and book tubular towers. sale | attice towers. TERRACE — Jo Patter- son, head of “the 2 Rope Tows. academic division at INVITATION TO TENDER B.C. Ski Mountain Operation The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is selling off its complete Kitsumkalum Mountain ski operation at Terrace, B.C. 1 Doppelmayer T-bar, 75 HP AC electric, with Kissling gear box and 5 1 Mueller double Chairlift, 140 HP AC electric with Kissling gear box and 13 1 Kassbohrer 170 Hydrostatic Grooming Machine (1981) (1589 hours). | The Fund for Ex- cellence in Education is a three-year program that will provide the educa- tion system with $600 million over three years. All 75 school districts have submitted pro- posals now. And those projects that haven’t yet been approved are still eligible for funding. Northwest Community College, recently an- nounced that general registration for academic courses will be held August 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the col- lege’s Terrace campus. In keeping with the academic division’s new policy, she added, early . registration is available on a continuing basis. Further information can be obtained through the registrar’s office. A sale of used text- books will continue through September 5 on the first floor of the ad- ministration building. 1 Thiokol 2100 Grooming Machine (1972) (2787 hours). 1 fully equipped lodge with kitchen and bar. 1 fully equipped Pro and Rental Shop with lockers and 200 ski equipment sels. 1 fully equipped maintenance shop For a complete inventory write or call the address below. Parties intending to tender on the purchase of the entire facility for operation at Kitsumkalum Mountain will be required to arrange for the necessary land use tenure from the Ministry of Lands, Parks & Housing at Smithers, B.C. prior to tendering. Parties interested in bidding on specific buildings or equipment are also in- vited to tender as assets may be sold seperately or in blocks. Sealed tenders marked ‘'Kitsumkalum Mountain’’ will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 1986, at the office of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, #9-4644 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1S6, telephone number (604) 735-7251. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. “Your message - ae from the stars... Your Week Ahead Horoscope Forecast Period: 8/31-9/6/86 ARIES Mar.21-Apr. 19 ¥ back incondition. - The lazy days of summer are fading. Turn your thoughts toa self-improvement program. Get % Be careful youdon't try to dominate the show * in your desire to be on center slage. Enjoy some * beautiful family harmony. * Business affairs get in the way of responsibilities ah at home. 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