‘INSIDE “COMMUNITY “EVENTS B2 JUST A THOUGHT | EV BISHOP Carving out time here just aren’t enough hours in a day! To my dismay most people utter those words in regard to work, feel- ing pressure that they’re not staying caught up, faces tight.with worry creases. _ The fact that most parents wish for six more arms not so they can hug six more kids but ra- ther so they can do six more chores scares me... How much work do we want to do any- way? It is our chores one good quality... ‘they'll be there for you tomorrow if you don’t get them done today! Obviously we need to eat, to have shelter and wear clothing but when the laundry is driving you insane have you ever pondered, “just how many outfits do we need anyway?” Downsizing your wardrobe helps out who- ever you give it to and saves you time and money that can then be devoted to more im- portant things. Sometimes though, even after getting “organized” and “scheduling” our time, we are still short on the “us” time. Perhaps we feel guilly for wanting our own time because even with our appointed quality time slots for kids and spouses and friends, we know there’s more that could be done. Relax. There is always more to be done. You just . have to say, “if Pm going to keep on doing everything I do... I have to do something for me. ” . We all need. to have timie’ whére'we think about, well, y’know, stuff.. What we're going to doin Life, what we’ve already done and how to repeat it or how to fix it. Time to think about real things like what we believe, whal we're passing on, how we're making life better for others or just to reflect on the beauty of some of the unnoticed things around us. If you won’t steal time away just because you’re worth it, steal alone time as an exam- ple for the people around you, so they’ll see the value of taking time out and learning from themselves, The initial quest for personal space can de- mand a creative mind but like most good ha- bits, once you get into it, it will be hard to get out of, There are no foolproof times for getting io be alone but here are some possibilities. Early in the morning when nobody else is erazy enough to be awake or if they are, they have no desire to be social! Luckily, spring is almos| upon us; carving out early momings is always nicer in the spring because the fact that it’s daylight makes you feel that you’re not insane to be awake, just industrious. If you’re like me you'll find that late at night, when the rest of the world has sought sleep, is the perfect time to hang out alone and just do whatever. People ask me, “don’t you get prouchy after late nights?” Well yes, 1 guess 1 might sometimes. 1 also get grouchy occasionally even with regular sleep. In fact, I’m far less irritable when Pm get- ting enough of my own time. | don’t recom- mend getting up earlier than usual or staying up later on a regular basis for cramming in extra work, There are more than enough hours in a nor- mal day for work and if there isn’t, cut back on your business hours or the expenditures that demand the extra paycheck hours, Depending on what's going on in our life forfeiting sleep on either end of the day may just seem tortur- ous and sometimes we have to work a lot to supply basic needs, if that’s the case, there are different ways to get space. Other options are turning down lunch invites at work once or twice a week and taking the hour to visit unfamiliar spots or walk or even ' just sit in a quiet spot. Swap babysitting with close friends, “you go out for an hour, then | will.” Take one night a week to do your own thing and give your spouse the same privilege. Give kids ideas for solitary activities and let them know that they get the treat of having time to themselves in different paris of the house until the timer rings. Even really young kids can get into this if it’s treated like it’s a special time and it’s not for too long. Find a way that works for you and don’t give up on your dreams of solitude just because there’s planning involved. Whenever I get to feeling annoyed that there’s no time for this book or that friend or just to soak in the tub | recall the words of Thomas Moore, “the best of ‘all ways: to lengthen our days is to ‘steal a few hours from the night.” Community schools help youth Two schools are being used after hours to run cultural and educational programs for at risk youth Kasperski TERRACE STANDARD. A NEWLY farmed secicty wants to help youth living in the Horseshoe area by providing them with con- structive activitics to do when they’re not in school. The Kalum Horseshoe’ Communily School Socie- ty will use Clarence Mi- chiel and ET Kenny ‘out- side regular. school hours and on weekends to entice - youth off the streets and back into the classroom. Coordinator Ed Ka- sperski said stalistics show that juvenile crime rates The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 23, 2000 - BI increases between 3 and 6 p-m., When youths have nothing to do after school, By organizing cultural events, like dances and drives to the lake, -and educational programs for youth after scheol, child- ren won't have:to “hang out” ‘in: that peak time, Kasperski said. “We want ic provide them an alternative to. gra- vitating towards anti-social activities and give them a sense of community,” he said, m Read on! The ET Kenney Literacy Committee sponsored a read-in February 11. This was the culminating event of a three-week project entitled "We fave to read." Children were told to wear pink or-red clothing and to -bring in someone who they love ta read with. They gym was ablaze with red and pink, as about 200 parents and children shared the joy of reading. BC Old Age Pensioners Branch #73 report By HUGH POWER THE MONTHLY mecling of the Happy Gang was held Thursday ‘Feb. 10 with Mary Ann Dilley presiding. The president welcomed Christine Walkinshaw, coordinator of the B.C. Heart and Stroke of B.C. and the Yukon, to the meeting. Walkinshaw made a presentation on Heart Week, and recognized the many hours of volunteer activities/support two of our members had given, Certificates were given to Addie Turner and Roy Nel- son. Congratulations! Once the regular meeting began, a moment of silence was observed in mem- ory of John Mapes. New members-Grace Smith and Vi Ri- gler were welcomed. Members were advised that a copy of the new PUBLIC GUARDIAN & TRUSTEE ACT was available at the centre, for those wishing to review it. The Scotia bank will ensure that in fu- South Wall. ture, snow removal by their contractor would not be placed against our buildings May McFarland reported that the kait- ting program at Cassie Hall School was underway — more volunteers are needed so if you have the time please cali her. Olga Power reported on the sub com- miltee that worked on ADVANCE DIR- ECTIVES with Penny Anguish and Mir- anda Stone, two nurses from Mills Mem- ‘|. orial Hospital. Thanks to Dorothy Alway, Mary Ann Dilley, Janni Drooger, Fran Lindstrom, Jim MacKenzie, Jean Thomson for their help in fine tuning the wording for an in- formation pamphlet due out this spring. Farland. Dues are due! Please see May Mac- St. Patrick’s Day Dinner: March 16th at 6 p.m. This will be a potluck sign up at the Centre. Next meeting will be held March Oth at 2 p.m. See you there! Out and about...... Sign up for heart to heart HEART TO HEART is a - cardiac education and sup- port program for patients and spouses starting March 1 at 7 p.m. at the North- west Health Unit. Register now at 638-8464. Community luncheon EVERY FRIDAY, the Ker- mode Friendship Society hosts a community Jun- cheon at the Kermode Friendship Centre. All community members are. welcome to attend this free lunch, Soup and sand- wiches are served from noon to 1:30 p.m. Dona- tions of the following are needed: raw vegetables, bread, buns, loaves, flour, spices, butter, tea, coffee, juice, cups, plates, uten- sils. Gospe! Mountain Music Festival THE GOSPEL Mountain Music Festival commiltee wants everyone to know aboul the third annual music festival held August 18-20. It’s early, but the committee is looking for performers, vendors and volunteers. This is a FREE family event. The commit- . tee gladly accepts dona- tions. For more info call Ruth at 842-2152 or Braunwyn at 842-5202, Dress Red HELP CELEBRATE Heart Month and dress red Feb. 25 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! When you purchase a 35 Dress Red Button, you can have some fun wearing your fa- vorite red clothes and ac- cessories while contribu- ting to heart and stroke re- search, For more info call Christine at 638-8464, munity” “tion,” _films made by Canada’s best young filmmakers and the _ newest film festival sensations. “to see them,” ” Girl”. Feb, 28, “Set Me Free” March 14, “The Divine SECTION B He added: “Anything thal keeps children off the community schools, where students can expand their education. He added: “Our goal is to promote healthy schools, healthy kids and a healthy community.” Kasperski said the pro- gram will be expanding depending on the needs of children, the community and the number of volun- teers who help out. If you are interested in becoming a member of the sociely contact Ed at 638- 0306 or 635-2419, Choice films shown Monday evenings THE POPULAR travelling picture show presenting arty, allernative films is back in town and local residents are pouring into the theatre to watch them. The Multicultural Society and the Northwest Deve- lopment Education Association presents a line-up of six international films that ordinarily wouldn't be shown in Terrace, The films are part of a package produced by the Ci- nematheque Pacifique, an organization that promotes in- ternational and Canadian cinema ta communities across Brilish Columbia, The travelling picture show boasts “Our goal is to promote healthy’ schools, healthy kids and a healthy com- streets is a crime preven- Starting once a week, Clarence Michiel and ET Kenny will be used as Local organizer Jane Dickson, explained the films are brought in so locals can watch international films they wouldn’t normally get to see. “We hear about them on the CBC, but we never get she said. Dickson was surprised last year when people came to the theatre in droves - 183 people came lo see award- winning film “The Red Violin” and 113 people came to watch doomsday film “Last Night”. “T think these movies are popular because quite a siz- able part of the communily don’t want to miss out on the films they'd only get to see in the city,” Dickson said. eens “It’s'a chance for them to enlarge their perspective,” on she added. 7 Forty-eight movie ‘fans’ attended last Mondays film “Happy Texas.” This year’s line-up includes: “Xiu Xiu. the Sent-Down Ryans” March .27, “Hamani” April 10 and Felicia’s Journey, April 24. All films begin at 9:15 p.m. at the Til- licum Twin Theatre, Admission is $7. The moncy raised by the films is split between the Multicultural Society, the Northwest Development Edu- calion Association, and the Tillicum Theatre. The socie- lies use the money to host cultural events in the com- munity. Around Town Help! Help! TERRACE LITTLE Theatre is searching for an ac- cordion or concertina to use in its festival play, “Vigil.” Also needed is a portable record player, which doesn’t have to work except the turntable must be able to turn around, If you can help with either of those items, call Marianne at 635-2942 (home) or 635-2268 (work). Attention Caledonia Grads THE YEARBOOK Commiltce al Caledonia Senior Secondary School in Terrace is compiling a sec- tion of the 1999-2000 yearbook, Kermode Year nee 2000 under the heading, Former Caledonia Gradu- A one ates “Scene and Heard.” ar Many Caledonia Graduates have continued their education beyond secondary school and have successful careers in the trades, in business, and in the professions. We wish to hear from them. We wish to get information about former graduates concerning any further training (hey may have re- ceived since leaving Caledonia. Did they attend a college, an institute or an “university. Did they get a diploma, a certificate, a degree? In what year did they graduate from Cale- donia? In what year did they finish their further iraining and what type of employment do they have now and where are they located? Please fax this information to J. Chen-Wing at 635-5390 or send to Caledonia Secondary School, 3650 Munroe Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3C4 to arrive no later than Friday March 3, 2000, International Women’s Day TO CELEBRATE Intetnational Women’s Day Wednesday, March 8, women are invited to altend a FREE potluck dessert and entertainment night at the Coast Inn of the West. _ With a variety of women entertainers, tons | door prizes from generous local donors, many: @ setts of all lypes and a film producer and director as key speakers, women are sure lo have a great evening. Begun more than 90 years ago, International Women’s Day is an opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to come togelher in celebra- tion and solidarity. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dessert!.-