SORE He i OTR Se Pe Son ee eet Abe dite ert INSIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS B2 JUST A THOUGHT KATHY FLORITTO Life is a highway N 1952 MY parents bought our first family car and with it, we en- tered the world of summer vaca- tions that depended on passable highways and clean, reasonably priced cottages at one of Manitoba’s 100,000 lakes. The criteria, for which lake would be chosen, were simple — sandy beach, great swimming and a ton of fish, since Dad figured on catching at least half of them. Usually, we spent our holidays in Canada, but a few months before our 4th or 5th summer ritual, friends of the family asked if we'd join them at their summer home on one of the De- troit Lakes, a collection of Jakes in Minnesota, In the middle of July, we headed south. It was a long drive and it didn’t take long until I was bored stiff. Before we’d driven the 75 or so miles to the border crossing, we'd run through our song repertoire and played, I’m sure, at least 100 games of “I Spy” and ‘Twenty Qucs- tions.”’ I was down to counting telephone poles and white cars. Just as my Mother was working on her third try at persuading me to take a nap, I saw some- thing I’d never scen before. It was, for lack of a better description, a sign. Litthe more than: a 2x12 board painted white and nailed to a fence post, it had three words on it — ‘Spring has Sprung.”’ Well, there was a picce of news! Here it was, Bastille Day and someone thought we needed a sign to let us know that Spring had been and gone? How silly! As our chuckles settled into bemused grins, another one appeared. This time, the board held four words. '‘The Grass Has Riz” What on earth could this be about? Didn’t make sense! And then, ancther... “Where Last Year’s” It wasn’t Shakespeare, but it became obvious that whoever had put up these signs was send- ing a message — but who and about what? The next three signs told the story, “Careless Drivers,’ “Is”? SHAVE.” T think my Mom and I would still be wonder- ing who or what Burma Shave was, if not for my Dad, who'd lived in the States for a bricf time and used the product..shaving cream. “What a great way to advertise! Naturally, we began looking for more of the verses and we weren't disappointed. Each set of signs were about 30 miles apart, with the signs spaced a half mile from each other, They brought smiles to the faces of their readers and earned, I’m sure, the gratitude of parents running out of ‘‘diversion’® ideas for restless kids, Unfortunately, I don’t remember all of them, but I thought you might enjoy reading a few. If you're able to add to my sinall collection, by all means, let me know: “If Man Bitcs Dopgic...That is News..If Faces Scares Doggic...Better Use...Burnia Shave.’’ Although I baven’t included it, they all fin- ished with the product name, “Don't pass Cars...On Curve or Hill...[f the Cops...Don*t Get You...Morticians Will” “College Cutic...Pigskin Hero...Bristley Kiss...Hero Zero,”* “The Saddest Words,.,Of Prose or Rhyme...1f He Won't Dim His... Won’t Dim Mine”? “'He Saw the Train...Tried to Duck It... Kicked First the Gas.... Then the Bucket.” ‘‘Substitutes...And Imitations..Send em To... Your Wife’s Relations.’’ *30 Days...Hath Septermber...April, June...And the speed offender.” “‘Approached a Crossing... Without Look- ing... Who Will Eat...His Widow's Cooking?” **Remember This...1f You'd...Be Spared...Trains Don’t — Whistle...Because They’re.,,Scared,’” ; “The Bearded Devil..Is Forced... To Dwell...In the,..Only Place Where... They Don't Sell....Burnia Shave” “Said Julict..To Romeo..If You.,,.Won't Shave...Ge Homeo." : “When You Drive...If Caution Ceases...You Are Apt...To Rest In...Pieces.’’ ‘They Missed.,The Curve....Car Was Whizz’n...Fault was Her’n...Funeral, His’n. I wonder if other companies could be per- suaded to use this form of advertising? 1 know quite a few Moms and Dads who woulda’t mind in the least! . “BURMA A young vet in the making CROWS AREN’T generally high py See on the list of most wanted pets, but fortunately for one young in- jurcd crow, that wasn't the case, Nine-year-old Jessica Lin has adopted a young crow which she’s named Clutches, after his tendency to clutch onto her arm to prevent falling off. He’s too young to fend for him- self, and can’t even fly, due to his injury. So- Jessica. has taken him ‘onder her wing’ feeding him cal food and even digging up live worms Which she drops into his open beak. Jessica discovered Clutches a weck and a half ago, while she was bike riding behind Parkside Elementary. She and a friend spotted two crows on a branch of a tree. They weren't shy, and both looked like they’d been injured somewhat. “So we put them in a big old bathtub out there,”’ said Jessica. She kept checking on’ them, hoping they could get beller while in their natural environ- ment, One crow soon flew off, but Ciutches obviously wasn’t able to fly, so Jessica took him home. “He was prelly tame because he was quite young.’’ With the help of her father Jes- sica made Clutches an aviary out of a converted rabbil cage. Then she placed a branch through the cage, and fashioned a secure nest for him out of a cardboard box. A container on top of the cage has ''Wonns for Clutches’? weit- ten on its side. The vel estimates it will take a month for the crow to recover, Jessica and her parents think he and the other crow probably fell out of their nest during’somc fog- ging that has taken place behind Parkside. | “He tries to fly,’ said Jessica, ““but he lands on his side.”’ But just because Clutches can’t fly doesn’t mean, he isn’t able to get around. “T put him on my shoulder and OPEN WIDE — Jessica Lin has taken over the role of mamma bird as she cares for an injured craw she found. And that means taking on some of the more unpleasant tasks — such as finding live warms. But Jessica doesn't mind, since her crow is recavering nicely under her care. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 5, 1996 - Bt bp veel SECTION B walk him around the yard,’” said Jessica, and late Last He’s praduaily getling stronger, Around Town Another young star MORE THAN ONE Terrace youth has done well al the recent BC Festival of the Arts. Not only did Mark Tessaro capture first place in Na- tional Speech Arts, but Elizabeth Taron won gold in the Intermediate Speech Arts category. The 14-year-old memorized a picce of prose, a poem and a dramatic monologue for the competition. Taron has been to the provincials twice before and received a silver in the junior speech arts category last year, She’s coached by Eila George. Taron showed talent early on, when she won first place in the Pacific NW Music Festival. She had memorized a poem for the festival, but was struck by stage fright so was only able to deliver the poem in a whisper. However, she didn’t stumble and got every in- ficction, so the judge gave her first place. Feeling crafty DO YOU HAVE any scrap material, dried flowers or other craft items just lying around the house? If'so, the staff at Mother’s Time Off would appreciate any donations, Mother's Time Off is a non-profit organization for parents and children. It provides a place for mothers to lear about job and educational opportunities, and provides a place for moms to relax, and children to socialize. While parents get a break from their children, they listen to guest speakers, take cooking classes, play gaines and do crafts. If you have any craft items you'd like to donate, drop them off at the Knox United Church, 4907 Lazelle, on Mon, Wed., Thurs. and Fri. between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Or call Kristy al 638-7979 after 5 p.m. Grad night this weekend CALEDONIA grade 12 students hold their graduation ceremonics this weekend, Friday night grads take in a banquet at the arena, fol- lowed by a spring prom to be held at Northwest Com- munity College, , The actual graduation ceremony doesn’t take place till the next day at 8 p.m, at the REM Lee. That will be followed by an aftergrad party al the arena which will last all night, As usual the Kinsmen will be providing rides home and doing security, Classes- continue for about three wecks more, and wind with provincial exams from June. 19-27. An awards night will be held June 27. week Jessica reported that she'll be able to keep him until he’s strong enough to fly away. Jessica’s mother is hoping that day comes soon. B Inspired LAST WEEK'S warm weather brought everyone outdoors, including young art- ists enrolled In Joanne Thomson's art course for children. Caltlin Scales de- cided to attampt to capture the delicate beauty of forget-me-knots on paper. The boys in the class weren't too Interested in flowers, prefarring instead to let their imaginations run wild, with transplanted dragons in the garden.