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:by Fae Mooney

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wit h 7 . - - - As a companion (let’s-give it _

:[:,a sex) — he’s the greatest! His
F. ade _. go's disposition is perfection itself —
ee |. — if you can tolerate his: -
-sauciness. He will absolutely .
refuse to be ignored. He'll
become downright neurotic if

back in school, or they have
left home in pursuit of youth-
ful dreams. Time to put your
feet up. This is the moment
you have been-waiting for, isn’t
it? Lean back. Relax. Enjoy an
‘ unhurried second cup of cof-
fee. Stretch out, Close your
eyes. Sigh contentedly. It’s so
peaceful, tranquil, quiet. Your
eyes pop open. It’s no good.
It’s too peaceful. Too quiet..
Too — boring.
This special moment, so long
anticipated, is not what you ex-
' pected... What to do —
Something. Anything. This —

_peace and tranquility could

drive a sane woman crazy! _

_ ‘There are perhaps three
things — no, four things —
you can do. You can join the
‘kids and go back to school.
You can go out into what is
called the ‘real world’ and get a

. job. You can seek fulfillment

as.a volunteer. Or (now this is

really radical) you can...

This fourth suggestion is not
for everyone. It is daring. It re-
quires commitment. And your
life will never again be quiet,

_ tranquil or peaceful. (I speak

_ from experience.) Nor will your ’

life be empty, lonely, or bor-

What weighs less than two
ounces, costs less than $20, and
brings years of entertainment
and love? oo .
It’s comical, always cheerful,
friendly and-affectionate. It
craves companionship. It pro-

jects a contagious effervescence

—a bubbly joy of just being
alive. An irresistible clown
dressed in colorful feathers...

Have you guessed? It’s a _
budgie.

You probably suspected all
along I was a birdbrain. Well,
now you know for sure.

The budgie, however, is an.
intelligent little bird, considered
to be a little smarter than a
dove and almost up there with
the intellectual raven.

’ A member of the parrot
family, this brightly attired
feathered friend was introduced
to the western world in 1840 by
an English scientist. He had
observed: flocks of these gre-

garious creatures in their native .

Australia and returned to Eng-
land with a pair.
_ Also known as the shell
parakeet (named for the shell-
like markings on its back and
shoulders), the budgie was
given its name by the Austra-
lian Bushmen. ‘‘Betcherrygah”’
they called it, which has been
interpreted as meaning pretty
bird. (No budgie will argue
with that interpretation.)
"Jp its wild and. natural state,

‘pretty bird’ is a cheeky mass

> of green with a yellow happy
face. Breeding has given us a
playmate with a wide range of

“mauve, green (olive, light |

- (mixed colors). And then there

color. possibilities: blue (sich as
‘cobalt, sky; dark blue) violet or

you do. He thrives on affec-
tion, and.openly returns it. — -
| He's a charmer, an irresistible -
clown, a born performer; ‘he’s. :
perky, fearless, cheeky, impu-
dent, curious, and mischievous.
‘Always perfectly groomed, and
‘ready to respond at your’ —

green, dark. green, gray-green, -
etc.), gray, yellow, white, pied

are harlequins, lutinos (pure
yellow with either black or red -
eyes), and albinos (pure white 7

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- important need ina human’s -

_ North America’s favorite pets,
~ and most popular among caged

. 14 years. Sadly, however,

- statistics show that only one in
three survive the first year, and
‘very few live to five years. Yet
. the life span of a budgie can

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sometimes even'if you don’t He is adaptable-and easy to ~
glance his way... He is also a
very expressive bird...
The loving companionship he
can provide fills‘a natural and -

be accepted as one like himself:
(in other words, you, too, will
become a birdbrain), and there-

life. This cheerful and affec-

tionate little pal is one of the. between you can become so

complete that you, as his sur-.
rogate mate, will be the object
of his love — the grooming of |
your skin or your hair as if you
_ were feathered yourself. He - -
may even try to feed you! On
the other hand, he could =~
develop a “‘human’”’ complex.

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birds. His life expectancy, if
well cared for, is around 10 to

Terrace Women’s Resource Centre is open after its
summer closure. Hours: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 4
p.m. We offer support, referral and advocacy services
for women. All women are encouraged to use our faclll-
ty at 4542 Park Ave., phone 638-0228. .

Until September 30 — Terrace and District Arts Council
presents “Arts Awareness” at the Terrace. Public Art
Gallery (outside west entrance at the Terrace Public
Library). Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; Tues-
day to Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4p.m.;.closed
Monday. Come and meet the people and Ideas behind
the Arts In Terrace. . .
Wednesday, September 27 — Northwest Development
Education Assoc. presents Rigoberto Coreo, organizer
of literacy crusade in Nicaragua, at 7:30 p.m., room
2000 (lower level cafeteria bidg.), Northwest Gommuni:
ty College. Everyone welcome. Childcare subsidy
_available. For more information, call Frances at
635-2436. .
Wednesday, September 27 — All ladies Interested in
curling are invited to a pot luck supper and social eve-
ning at 7 p.m. Contact Cathy. Simpson at §35-3761. All
newcomers are welcome. —_. gk

Thursday, September -28 — Terrace Minor Hockey will
hold a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang

Centre. All members of TMH are urged to attend and
- find out the plans for the coming season. =—s_—©

- Thursday, September 28 — Terrace Public Library

Andrew has lived In and written about the Northwest
for several years. Everyone is welcome. Admission Is
free and poetical refreshments will be served. -

_ Saturday, September 30 — Assertiveness Training

_ Workshop facilitated by Lynn Hughes and Lil Farkvam

_ from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NWCC, room 2002. To register,
contact Northwest Counciling Center, 4711 Lazelle
Ave., or phone 638-8311... :
Sunday, October 1 — Harvest Dinner at Terraceview
Lodge at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome. Tickets are
available at Terraceview Lodge, 4103 N. Sparks, phone
638-0223. Only 100 tickets are available, so get your
early. . a
Sunday, October 1 — BABY SHOWER for new and ex-
pectant mothers, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Inn of the West.
in order to attend, one must have an Invitation. Spon-
sored by the Welcome Wagon. For more information,
phone VI Middieton at 635-5672.

Monday, October 2 — The annual general meeting for
the Terrace Youth Soccer Association will be held at
7:30 p.m, at the Happy Gang Centre. All coaches and
parents are encouraged to attend. ©

Monday, October 2 — The Caledonia Senior Secondary
music program is having a bottle drive. Donations of
bottles are greatly appreciated. Their fall concert will
‘be held on Nov. 2. SO |

Tuesday, October 3 — Ladies’ Auxiliary to Branch 13,
Roya! Canadian Legion will be holding their regular
monthly meeting at the Legion at 8 p.m. All members
are urged to attend. New members are welcome. °

Tuesday, October 3 — The Terrace Breastfeeding Sup-
port Group will meet at 8 p.m. in the Mills Memorial
education room. The topic for discussion will be “The
Care and Feeding of Newborns”. Babies are welcome.
Refreshments are served. For more Information, call
Terry Walker at 635-3287.

Tuesday, October 3 — Terrace Public Library presents
Canadian poet, Gary Geddes, at 7:30 p.m. in the library

more information, phone 638-8177.

-presents Canadian poet Andrew Wregglitt at 7:30 p.m. _

meeting room. Geddes has published several highly
acclaimed volumes of poetry. Refreshments will be.
served after and there will be an opportunity to chat
with the author. No charge, everyone is welcome. For

Events

Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 — Terrace Public Library
presents “Travel Talk” for armchair travellers, or for
those who really plan to “get up and go”! Travel con-
sultant Theresa Brinkac will show videos and share
some of her experiences In a series of Informal talks
about countries she has visited. Wed., Oct. 4, Jamaica;
Wed., Nov. 1, New Zealand; Wed., Dec. 6, Hawall. Time
is 7:30 p.m. each evening. Admission Is free, everyone
is welcome! Phone the library at 638-8177 for more in-
formation.

Thursday, October 5 — NOTICE TO GOLFERS: There
will be a special. general meeting of all certificate
holders in the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club at 8
p.m. at the clubhouse. The purpose of the meeting is to
discuss a proposal for expansion of the golf course.

Saturday, October 7 — Rummage/garage sale at 4737

Soucle Ave. There will be clothing, books, records,
- tapes, toys, etc. Sponsored by the Terrace Peaks Gym-

nastics Club as a fund-raising activity. a

October 7 to 28 — Tales for Two's at the Terrace Public
Library will be held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. There will be
stories, puppets and games for. two-year-olds accom-
panied by an adult. Please.register In advance. There is
no charge. For more information, please call the library.
at 638-8177. .

Wednesday, October 11 — Single parent meeting at
7:30 p.m., 4542 Park Ave. basement. For more informa-
tion, phone Debbie at 798-2451.

Monday, October 16 — Riverboat Days Society annual
general meeting and election of officers will be held at
- the Legion at 7:30 p.m. All member clubs and organiza-
tions please send’ representatives. New members
welcome. ‘For more information, please call Joan at
635-5633 or Gayle at 835-5600.

Tuesday, October 17 — Terrace Pubilc Library presents
Canadian author, Sandra Birdsell, at 7:30 p.m. in the
library meeting room. The author of two popular
volumes of short stories, “Night Travellers” and
“Ladies of the House”, Birdsell has Just published her
first novel. There Is no charge and everyone Is
welcome. For more information, please call the library
at 638-8177. a

Wednesday, October 18 — Order of the Royal Purple
presents thelr third annual Fall Fashions at the Elks
Hall, 2822 Tetrault Street, at 8 p.m. Phone 635-3160 for -
ticket Information.

Thursday, October 19 — Special Olympics monthly
meeting for volunteers. Place, T.D.C.S., 41-3215 Eby St...
at 7:30 p.m. Please use back door. For more informa-
tion, contact Linda at 635-7863 between 8:30 a.m. and

_ 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Saturday, October 21 — Rummage sale at Knox United
Church, 4907 Lazelle Ave. from 10 a.m. to ip.m. Adults’
and children’s clothing, furniture, miscellaneous ,
items. Light refreshments will be sold.

Saturday, October 21 -— Registrations must be re-
celved for the following workshop: “JOURNEY INTO
SELF”, A Healing Journey, with JUDITH KERR, Friday
ave., Nov. 3, Sat., Nov. 4 and Sun,, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 |
p.m. both days. For more Information, call Mary at
638-0101 or 639-0094.

Starting October 25 — “Nobody's Perfect”, free five-
week parenting program, for parents with children from
birth to age five, will be offering an evening set from 7
‘to 9:30 p.m. To register call Candice at 635-2116 or
Carol at 638-3310. .

Saturday, October 28 — Charlotte Diamond's concert
“Diamonds and Dragons” will be at 1:30 p.m. at the
R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Sponsored by the Terrace French
Preschool. For further Information, call Judy Aird at
635-6483. | .

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tame. As his guardian, you will -

fore recipient of all his trust ~
and affection..In fact, the bond. | -