a a ee ee RIE EE EE ISS EES se SER a Re SO — nr AN RRP Ri mnt I A re - > | | [ : Page 10 October 1986 Cassiar Courier . ‘TRENE HILCHEY STAFF AND RESPONSIBILITIES Miss Claire Redmond Kindergarten and French Mrs. Shirley Vickery Grade 1 Mrs. Grace Kurian Grade 2 Mrs. Marie Smith Grade 3 Mr. Pat Waldera Grade 4 Mrs. Irene Hilchey Grade 5 Mr. Neil Wolfe Grade 6 Miss Liz Strebel Grade 7 Miss Judy Sikora Learning Assistance Mrs. Pat Borsato School Aide Mrs. Vivian Dehaan Custodian Mr. David John Teacher, Librarian, Computer Literacy, Principal LUNCH Snowridge staff provides lunch hour supervision for students who must stay at school at lunch time because they ride the bus or their parents are not able to be at home to provide a lunch. This supervision takes the form of a 15-minute supervised indoor dining period which exper- ience shows is sufficient for children to wolf down their lunch and relax for a couple of min- -utes before going outside to play. Between 12:15 and 12:55 students are supervised on the play- ground, in the library, or in the computer lab, -depending on where they choose to go during this time. In the past, as a matter of policy, students who stayed at school for lunch were discouraged from leaving the grounds after 12:15 to go to other locations around town. This policy will continue. However, should children elect to leave the grounds at 12:00, the school will con- sider that children are doing so for reasons approved by their parents. This is a change from past practice where children who normally had to stay for lunch, (e.g. children who take the bus) were required to present notes. REDUCED ENROLLMENT As of this writing, Snowridge has an enrollment of approximately 143 children. Due to this decline the school’s teaching staff has been reduced by one from the 11 teachers on staff in June of 1986, to 10. This reduction, while unfortunate in that it has caused some of Snow- ridge’s programs to be reduced over what was possible in the past, still leaves our school with a very good student-teacher ratio which results in relatively small single grade classes. the reduction has had the effect of reducing the following areas: Library services - this facility is no longer open. 5 to the degree possible last year. Computer Literacy - this special program which : supplemented classroom use of computers will be cut back to the level of two years ago. Fortunately ' with the increase numbers of com- puters the amount of direct instruc- tion provided to intermediate students ; will not be greatly affected. ete ee ce (oe ere lee es | ee == =< Sa ee ap nae aegis _In and Around Snowridge Elementar New Teaching Staff NEIL WOLFE Despite the reduction in staffing, Snowridge is. still able to offer sufficient staffing to support the school’s French and Learning Assistance programs PLAYGROUND Over the summer the mine hydro-seeded the hillsides around the school and the grass grew quite well. The playing field now looks much caer and the hillsides are less likely to “run Offi. The School District’s maintenance was unable to install the last remaining equipment which the District purchased for Snowridge’s playground. Fortunately, that installation has now com- menced and soon our Softball backstop, tether ball posts, and giant strider will be in place. SCHOOL PHOTOS As you are no doubt aware Sooter Studios from Whitehorse was recently at Snowridge to photo- graph the children. The photographer has indi- cated that the pictures should be delivered in November in time for use as Christmas presents for grandparents. x SCHOOL CALENDAR Snowridge will be issuing its report cards on the following dates: Oct. 4/86 - this report will deal only with your child’s adjustment to his or her new grade or classroom. Normally this report will not deal with your ; child’s academic progress. Dec. 5/86 - this report will deal with your child’s academic and social progress over the first three months of-the academic year. Dec. 10/86 - classes will not be held during the afternoon on this day in order to permit teachers time to conduct parent-teacher conferences between 1:00 and 5:00 and in the evening. April 3/87 - this report will also deal with your child’s development between mid- December and the end of March. parent -teacher conferences. last report cards issued. teachers will be available for interviews. April 8/87 - June 25/87 - June 26/87 - Oct. 10 Grade six assembly. Oct. 13 Thanksgiving - school closed. Oct. 14 Report card. Dec. 5 Report card. Dec. 10 - School closed in the afternoon for : Parent-Teacher conferences. Dec. 19 Last day of school before Christmas. Classes will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. Jan. 5 First.day of classes after Xmas. Mar. 13 Last day of classes before : Spring Break. Mar. 23 First day of classes after Sages Spring Break. April 3 Report card. April 8 Parent-Teacher conferences. June 25 Last day of classes in the 1986/87 school year. ee Se oe er rr ee a ee ee ieee NEW SCHOOL SECRETARY GA/L HARRISON Hello to everyone returning to Cassiar. I hopea great holiday: was had by all. After the noise and confusion of the bit cities, it is once again time to settle in to another year in the Great White North! I will be working as Child Care Worker for the Cassiar District and the program is being prepared for the upcom- ing year. 1986/87 will bring many changes in our students and their lives at school. I will be on hand to intervene when the going gets rough. As in previous years, there is a referral system and we are setting up an Admission Com- mittee to determine which students warrant this special help (with parental approval). As the first term progresses and you, as parents, feel you'd like to refer any child to me or have any suggestions or questions regarding this program I would be happy to meet with you. é The students who are referred to me have learned there is no need for embarrassment if they are working with the Child Care Worker. I encourage them to feel proud of themselves for seeking out help and putting forth so much effort to change the things in their lives that are having a negative or detrimental effect on their academic achievements and social well being. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome the new — teaching staff, and say hello to the teachers who did not move on to other cities or towns. It’s great to be back and I look forward to working with the students from Snow- ridge and Cassiar Secondary. We are going to have a won- derful year. : A reminder to all of the students, “Please don't hesitate to get help early if any problems arise.”’ These can be something as simple as organizational skills to more: serious concerns. Even if they seem minor, talk it out with your parents, teachers, peers or myself. Whatever the pro- blem it can be resolved with continuous, conscientious ef- fort on the part of all concerned. We need to work hard together and asa student all you have to do is openly ad- mit there is something in your life you are not happy with The next step is asking for help and the third step is cor- recting the situation. Remember too, J am always available and I sincerely want you to know I care what happens. My wish is for your days at school to be as successful and productive as possible. This, in turn, will make you feel proud of your _ endeavors. We will reach for the moon and make it!! Stay happy and keep smiling — June is just around the corner!! The swimming pool is now closed and the arena is due to open: from one season to another, from swim suit to figure skates. SUMMER 1986 With the assistance of a Federal Summer Students Grant in the amount of $13,000, eight employees under the charge of Paul Auric completed most of the work required for the summer project. The following work was performed: a) assistance in completing the Swim Pool roof; b) painting the Lions building as well as the trim; c) painting the Curling Club and the trim; d) cleaning up the Arena and Arena Lounge; e) painting all the dressing rooms in the Arena; f) keeping the ball park and surrounding area clean and the grass cut; g) keeping the CCC stores on Kennedy Street clean and the grass cut; h) assisting in cleaning the Lions Children’s Playground; i) cleaning up the Simmons Lake Campground on a regular basis; j) painting the side walls of the rec centre gym; k) assisting in the installation and painting of the rec centre back office; 1) cleaning around the facilities and keeping grass cut; m) cleaning out various rooms in the facilities. Other work was of a general nature, however the students who worked the Summer Project are to be congratulated on a job well done, and the Club looks forward to next summer and more work to be done. "In the Swim” by Lorraine Lanteigne The 1986 swimming season was very successful, beginning the second week in May and running until the second week in Stepmber. Pool employees included Eric Glyn-Jones and Lorraine Lanteigne (who handled the “heavy load” season in May-June), Sean Penno in July, Andy Scott in August, and Tammy McDougall who worked both May and June, _ AETNA CANADA SWIMFIT i ag pt ge At the beginning of May Lorraine Lanteigne and Eric Glyn-Jones attended an Aetna Canada Swim Fit Leadership seminar at Kitimat, B.C. This program was incorporated into the aquatic schedule at our pool and was extremely well-received. Lorraine handled the Water-Fit portion while Eric taught the Skill-Fit and Swim-Fit components. Over fifty people registered for these programs and the majority of those involved received their bronze fitness awards. BRONZE - BRONZE CROSS The Bronze - Bronze Cross course was held in May and June. Six students particpated and the course was taught by Lorraine and Eric. Senior Resucitation was also taught with this program. ADVERTISING The most original idea that was developed to adver- tise the pool programs was the use of the local cable TV company facilities to videiotape Eric and Lorraine in the guise of “Johnny Lifeguard” and “Lorraine the A.M. reporter”. Through the use of humour, many more people in Cassiar received pool information than pre- viously. Films and a short Water Safety program lecture were presented to all of the children at both the elementary and secondary schools. These were held before the programs at the pool began and it was evident that this advertising helped to create business. $ POOL RENTAL Good Hope Lake and Dease Lake rented the pool this past season. Pre-season program planning with these communities has been suggested for next year. _ RED CROSS Due to a heavy demand for lessons in the under- six age group a new pre-school program was initiated. The children were divided into three groups: Splashers (first timers in the pool), Sea Horses (previous water experience with some ability to put face in water), and Swimmers (floaters can hold breath under water). Yellow, Orange, Red and Maroon were filled to capacity _ while Blue, Green, Grey and White were run together or at the same time depending upon demand. BEGINNER ADULT LESSONS Beginner Adult lessons were taught during the day ff time hours as well as in the evening. There was a small {ff registration - but again a consistent turn out. Community Club News NOTE OF APPRECIATION This goes to Marilyn (Whitney) Collins who spent many hours at the Lions Children’s Playground over the summer cleaning, oiling and repairing in order that the children of Cassiar would have a good place to play. C.C.C, RECEIVES GRANT The Cassiar Golf Club applied for grant monies to help purchase a mower for the fairways at the Golf Course. In a letter received by the Recreation Office from the MLA for Atlin, Al Passarell, this Grant was approved in the amount of $1,500 or half the cost of purchasing a mower. ARENA The Arena is sporting new teflon boards, and is being readied for the upcoming fall and winter season. Work over the summer has given it a new look, and hopefully a boost to the hockey associations in town, when they hit the ice. FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS All Fall and Winter Programs will commence in full operation on Monday, October 6th. By the time this paper is read, the Registration & Fun day planned for September 28 will have passed, and every Club should have their members readied for the October deadline. Let’s get out and participate or volunteer, to make this a successful Fall & Winter Season. PARENTS AND TOTS Not a lot of participation occurred in this program. With our pre-school sessions so popular it may have had some effect on attendance. However the few that did come were very regular. SWIM TEAM The competitive season being very short, with per- haps only one out-of-town meet in June, does not pro- vide a great deal of chance for ‘inspired training”, In order to supply the young people involved with more incentive, Lorraine and Eric decided to incorporate the Clipper Swim Team into the C.C.C. aquatic program, personalizing the training programs for each swimmer and creating training goals. We held a mini-meet at the pool in June which was very successful. As the end of June approached the swim team attendance declined but it was a good program with twenty-five children participating. : SCHOOL PROGRAMS > The elementary school program went ahead as usual. Well-organized by David John at his end and well-taught by Eric Glyn-Jones and Lorraine Lanteigne, the program was again positive and rewarding. _ This season the high school was given the opportunity: to participate in the pool which they took advantage of. Hopefully in the 87 season we will see them book some hours at the pool as part of their phys-ed program. NOTICE TO ALL CASSIAR AND AREA RESIDENTS Effective immediately, any problems encountered in the Lounge by the Lounge employees will be dealt with according to the Liquor Control & } Licensing Branch. It has been noted recently that- problems have been occurring in the Lounge whereby it could pose a serious problem to the licensing. With this in mind, patrons are asked to abide by the guidelines, and assist the Lounge employees in their duties and responsibilities. | In future, the Lounge employees will be watching- closely that the Members are in good standing; that the Lounge is operated in an orderly manner; and that no patron will be over-served. } You are asked to judge accordingly, and when entering the Lounge facility, be aware of these conditions. } Your cooperation will help make the Lounge a i smoother operation and place for all to enjoy. oe Cassiar Courier October 1986 Page 11 Minor Hockey — submitted by David Hogg The remnants of the CMHA Executive Committee met for the first time on September 9, 1986. The agenda was simple with the end result being the fiscal template for the 86/87 season. Tentative ice times have been assigned this year by the CCC with only minor changes from last year. These will be firmed up as soon as the registration process is complete. The registration fee recommended to the General Meeting on September 18th is $75.00. This fee includes , the cost to issue to each registrant a safety-neck collar. The Executive will enforce, through the organization, that CMH players wear these collars at all times on the . ice. There have been serious injuries in the recent past which CMH will make every attempt to eliminate. Our commitment to safety will include making these collars available for sale to other members of the hockey com- munity. The Executive Committee includes: Mr. David Hogg - President Mrs. Margretta McGuinness - Ist Vice President Mrs. Claudia Huber - Treasurer Mrs. Pauline Woodrow - Bingo Mr. Jim McGuinness - Bottles Unknown Executive at this time are: 2nd Vice President Secretary Equipment Manager Head Coach Head Referee Scheduled practices will commence -Monday, Oct ober 13th. “Keep your youngster out of hot water - put ’em on ice! To close the first CMHA Report I would like to quote from the District Director’s Annual Report to the BCMHA for the 85/86 hockey year: “A personal highlight this season was a trip to Cassiar to attend their annual Minor Hockey friendship tourna- ment, held March 21-23. Despite the overwhleming - travel distances and winter conditions encountered at that time of year in the far north, it was a tremendous experience. This tiny community puts together a tour- nament for the youngsters from the communities in northern B.C. and the Yukon. Most of the players had to travel more than 500 km to attend. The emphasis is on participation, friendship, and having fun. The lack of facilities in the town was overcome by billeting the players and making bunkhouses available for parents. I was told it was the first time a BCMHA representative had ever come to Cassiar. Consequently we were treated very hospitably. Despite the remoteness and severe weather conditions Minor Hockey is very active in the far north. It was very rewarding to see the enjoyment and pleasure these youngsters derived from the tourna- ment. It proved to me that a Minor Hockey Association can overcome severe obstacles to provide a hockey ex- perience for kids of all ages when there is a total commun- ity commitment.” - Milt Moore, North Western District Director for BCMHA. NOTICE TO ALL CASSIAR AND AREA RESIDENTS _Effective Monday, September 22, 1986, anyone | who is not a member of the Cassiar Community Club will be restricted from using any C.C.C. equipment or facility. Access will be only to the front lobby of the rec | centre and the washroom area; however the li- | brary will be available to the general public. This practise has come into being due to the re- cent cutbacks announced for recreation, and in fairness to the members of the C.C.C. who pay to have these recreation facilities available to them. Provisions have been made to the General Public -whereby memberships can be bought at the Re- ff creation Centre as well as the Cassiar Community | Club Lounge. It is not the intent of the Club to discourage use of the facilities; however, in light of the fact that monies are getting tougher to have, means have to | be taken to clean up various areas of the Club. Your usual cooperation is appreciated in seeing | that this notice is carried out with the minimum of problems. : Sea SSA Tea .