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Marching in the 1977 Sourdough Rendezvous
Parade gave time for Cadets of the 2930 Cassiar
Lions Army Cadet Corps to reflect on their first
' winter camping experience held at the Ro-
bert Service Campground in Whitehorse.

Twenty-one cadets, 13 female and 8 male,
and their officers,-Captain Paul M. Wood and
Lieutenant Marlene J. Wood flew to the Rend-
ezvous Capital of the North on Friday, February
25th to begin an exciting adventure, camping
out in the cold Yukon night.

On Friday night, the Cadets were billeted in ¥

Cadet homes.

Saturday morning, the Cassiar Cadets, along %

with fellow Cadets from Yellowknife and
Whitehorse were given a guided bus tour of the
City. Local entertainer, Lyle Murdock of Frantic
Follies fame, kept the Cadets entertained with
his humorous monologue throughout the tour.

Later, the Cadets were introduced and fitted
into Artic Winter Survival Gear for their sojourn
near the Yukon River. Four tents were erected
under the trees and then Cadets attempted to
prepare the evening meal from individual ration

packs. (IRPS for short). The resourceful Cadets *

managed to satisfy their hunger. Others made
do by eating their IRPS snack pack.

After supper, Cadets were allowed some free
time to explore Whitehorse. Some went to the
local cafe’s and others to see King Kong at the
Yukon Theatre . Then it was lights out for all
Cadets. ;

Early Sunday morning, the Cadets got up to
see that a 4 cm blanket of snow had covered
their campsite. Undeterred, they perservered
in preparing their breakfast, washing up, rolling
sleeping bags, packing supplies, equipment and

tents. They were eager to go swimming later ¥

in Takhini Hot Springs.

After swimming, the Cadets ate a hurried
lunch at the Colonel's and then prepared to
march,
- The Parade was the highlight of the Sour-
dough Rendezvous and marked the end of the
Cadet weekend.

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* ”Try it! You'll like it!”
% I have a problem with food: I’m known as a ‘finicky
¥ eater’. My wife finds this very frustrating, because when
she cooks she likes to add ‘a little of this’ and ‘some of
that’. Some things I won’t eat because I just don’t think
they taste good. But that only accounts for half of the
% stuff I won’t eat. The other half consists of food I
% haven’t even honestly tried. Things I just know I won’t
% like even before a forkful reaches my lips.
% Now does that sound silly to you? Well you're right
% it is silly. But what I find even more ridiculous is the
person who has no time or use for Christianity when
they hayén’t given it an honest try.
% The Bible says: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
. Now some will say; “But I’ve tried it. I went to church,
or Sunday School...but I got turned off.” Well this may
be true; peoples needs and tastes are different. They
can be turned off by a certain approach, or minister,
% or style of worship...but you can’t get turned off by
% Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He gives
% purpose to life, and meaning to death, and isn’t that
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you that when Jesus says He has come that you might
have abundant life, He’s not kidding.
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security and love. Every day the news tells us of another
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Wednesday - 7PM - Holy Communion
During which we will be having a special film strip series on
the life of Christ.

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SERVICES AT CASSIAR
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BCTF Visitor

From Feb. 21 to 24, the Stikine School District was

visited by Mr. Ralph Sundby from the BCTF Office in
Vancouver. Mr. Sundby is the Assistant Director of Pro-
fessional Development, but his duties also include
Learning Conditions and his work ranges from handling
personnel cases to helping people negotiate contracts.
This was Mr, Sundby’s first visit to the Stikine and his
first impression was the physical one of the vastness and
beauty of the area. and a realization of how far removed
from Vancouver this District really is.

Mr. Sundby said he had heard stories about the School
District and was led to: believe the facilities were poor

and so he wasn’t too surprised by the conditions he en-
countered. He visited the Schools at Lower Post, Good

Hope Lake, Cassiar, and Dease Lake and his impressions
of the schools were “‘that there isn’t very much long ran-
ge planning that has gone into this district :there isn’t too
much long term commitment of any kind; everything 1s
haphazard and short term basis. Cover the immediate
year and don’t worry about the following year. It’s kind
of disappointing when you look at it from the point of
view of teachers. I can’t help but convey a message of
lack of permanency, of transciency, and of let’s - not-
worry - about - tomorrow sort of thing. It’s really a
disappointing impression.”

When asked about CORE curriculum and the impact
it might have on the Stikine District, Mr. Sundby stated
that this district is one that does not fit the kind of

mediocre, average, middle class, orientation that CORE .

curriculum takes. The CORE curriculum goals, as they.
are printed, look quite harmless. They look like fairly
idealistic objectives but the testing program that is to
follow and, in fact, reinforce CORE curriculum will be
most harmful because of the pressure on principals and
teachers to make their schools meet the provincial
standards without taking into account the Native child-
ren, the new Canadians, or any~ other factors in the
school makeup. Mr. Sundby stated that the public feels
there is a need for improvement in the educational sys-
tem and so the climate is right for some kind of change
but that educators must point out the dangers of GORE
curriculum and, in particular, the testing program that is
to follow. eee

It was unfortunate that time and distance did not per-
mit Mr. Sundby to visit the schools at Telegraph Creek
and Atlin, but from his short stay in the Stikine, he be-
came more aware of the problems and teaching cond-
itions in this district. This awareness was neatly summed
up in a statement to a group of teachers in Cassiar, when
he said,’ Frankly, I don’t envy youa bit!”

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FIRST BABY FOR NEW YEAR!

To Ruth and Henry Johnny, a daughter -
Rebeca Theresa, born at 8:36 a.m. on February
11, 1977. Weight : 7 lb. 7 oz. RK

To Barbara and Walter Cameron a daughter -
Jessica Melissa, born at 12:50 p.m. on February
25, 1977. Weight : 7 |b 11 oz.

in Alberta: Weight : 6% Ib: 2:2"

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‘Siar on the evening of February 13th.
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Brian Grant
Grade 3

Grade Three Mine Trip

We went to the school at quarter to ten. The bus came
and we got on and got some red hard hats. I sat with
Szilard. We joked alot. We went past some snowmobiles

and stopped at a sort of station. After that we started up.

the hill. When we got high up it was Scary on the turns.
When we got to the powder tanks Mr.Church stood up
and told us what they were. Then we started on our way
again. When we finally got up they had some problems
backing the bus in. They were working on the other side
of the pit with 85 ton trucks and a number five shovel.
The trucks kept coming and dumping the ore into the
crusher. They kept beeping when they backed up. Then
we looked down into the pit. Some men were getting
explosives ready. Then when we were coming down
they turned on a different road and we went to see the
bottom of the crusher. Then we went down the hill.
When we got back to school, Mr. Church gave us some
samples and then we went home.
Brian Grant
Thank you to Mr. Church for a very enjoyable and ed
ucational trip up to the mining site. :

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Buttermilk Pancake Breakfast

When: Saturday, March 12 at 9PM
Where: To be announced
Menu: Orange juice
Buttermilk Pancakes
Bacon =
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Whipped Butter
Coffee
Milk: & Hot Chocolate
Price:

- Students $7.50
Children under 10 - $1.00.

Spag hetti Dinner

The Montreal Field Trip Students. and Teachers
held a Spaghetti Dinner at the Rec Hall in Cas-

Day motif and the tables were gaily decorated
with red tablecloths. Candlelight and music
served to heighten the atmosphere of an in-
timate restaurant. :

Hundreds of people were served heaping
helpings of. Spaghetti garnished with special
sauces which had. been made by the Students
or by volunteers in town. Homemade bread-
sticks, salads and ice cream completed the meal.
With the exception of the odd mishap, the pat-
rons were served with dispatch and flare.

By midnight, sixteen. weary students and
teachers had converted the Rec Hall back into
what it was before. However, for two or three
hours that evening, the atmosphere of a top
restaurant had been. brought to Cassiar. Many
people seemed willing to try it again in the
near future.

Thanks from the field trip students and
teachers to all those who supported this en-
deavor. Special thanks to:

Dr. Gasparelli Mrs.Guarducci
Mrs. Nitti Mrs. Metcalfe
Mrs. Seravelli Mrs. Fiorella
Mrs. Cousins Mrs. O'Hay
Mrs. LaBelle Mr. Buncic
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DAA gs SCHOOL NEWS

Public Meet ing

Forty people attended a public meeting at the
Cassiar Elementary - Secondary School on
January 31, 1977. The gathering was addressed
by Dr. A. Newberry, District Superintendent of
Schools for the Stikine, who spoke on changes
in the District and the future of the District
related to recommendations of the Stikine
Study. Dr.. Newberry introduced the Core
Curriculum proposed by the Ministry of Educa-
tion to the parent-teacher meeting.
This was. followed by a general question
period in which several problems were: raised.
A decision was made to proceed with the
formation of a Parent Advisory Council for the
school and several people volunteered to meet
as a steering committee to direct the election
of the Council. Volunteers were:
Bev Evans
Irene Brown
Anna Ripco
Rose Ebbinghoff
oe Fred Cousins
Heather Fugere
Hilda Guderjahn

CARNIVAL EVENTS.

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The Montreal Field Trip Students
Carnival Events

Movie and Auction

Saturday March 5 at 7PM the Students will be spon-
soring a movie, (title to be announced). immediately
following. the movie, a lively old time auction will be
held. So come on out and see where to place your bids.

Young People’s Carnival Night
On Tuesday, March 8, beginning at 7PM the students
will open the doors of the Recreation Centre to a wide
assortment of games and contests for every young per-
son from the age of 71 on up to 18. There will be a
minimal door fee for which a door prize will be drawn:
lickets for all booth games will be available at the
door. Our refreshment stand will be well stocked to
serve your needs,

Here is just a small glimpse of what we have in

store for you....

Mighty Moe's Special Feature
Balloon-Dart Throw
Ring Toss
Cork Centre
Chocolate Bar Walk
Hula-Hoop and Peanut Races

See tata anes plus many more.

So, Mom and Dad, bring out your little ones to enjoy
the fun-filled night organized with them in mind...

Cross-Country Ski-Athon

‘=— Sponsor sheets for this race are available on major

bulletin boards in Cassiar, So get yourself a sheet.
round up some sponsors and let’s all be off at 11AM on
Saturday, March 12. Ski-Athon leaves from the Rec.

Adults $2.00 5 eee Centre and will follow a well-marked trail out towards

Quartz Creek. The trail return is approximately 10
miles. Check centres along the way will be well equipped
with coffee and hot chocolate and drivers will also be
available to take you back to town should the need
arise.

Come on out an get healthy physical exercise and all
the while knowing your ‘are helping the students on
their Social Studies trip, plus helping the Ski Club build
the new Chalet. ‘

Refreshments...
The Students will also be providing for your conven-
fence coffee, hot chocolate, and hot dogs at each and
every event taking place outside during the carnival
week, So watch for our travelling truck with the VOTE
sign on the side,

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