~ —Te Page 10 October 1985 Cassiar Courier In and Around Cassiar Secondary School by David Hogg New Staff ne Mrs. Evans, office secretary The return to school after the summer holiday has a magical quality that is difficult to describe. Every September, for more years than I would care to admit, the beginning of the new school year has been exciting and full of many surprises. It is a beginning; a time of renewal, hope, and promise. It is a very special time of Mrs. Millar, Library Aide School opening at Cassiar Secondary has come and gone. It was exciting and not without surprises. Friend- ships and acquaintances: were renewed and established. Hope for a successful year was shared by all. The year is full of promise. The hallways welcome many new faces including two grade eight divisions as well as other students new to Cassiar. New staff members include: Mrs. MacRae who teaches English, Consumer Mathematics, and Consumer Education; Ms. McCargar who teaches Physical Education, Science, and coaches volleyball; Mrs. Evans who is the office secretary; Mrs. Millar who is the library aide; and Mrs. Larden who is the custodian. On alternate months, the afternoon will begin with an Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (USSR) period. Students are dismissed at 11:50 for lunch and are ex- pected back at 12:40. This program has proved popular and effective in improving reading skills. The school’s cross-country team, coached by Mr. Prier, competed in Dease Lake on September 14th. Unfortunately, the results are unknown at this writing. Extramural volleyball has proven very popular this fall. Ms. McCargar has a large number of students pract- icing three times a week at the CCC gym. A trip is planned _ for the teams but no details are known at this writing. The team.also hopes to host a tournament: The Cassiar Students’ Society (CSS) has had a busy first month. Two. reps from each class were elected as well as a President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treas- urer. The CSS held a campaign week which included a poster campaign, election speeches, and a secret-ballot election. The CSS organizes most student activities and is sponsored by Ms. Tavener and Mr. van der Pol. Ms. McCargar’s Community Recreation class has organized a student “house” system based on astrological signs. Students are assigned to a “house” based on their date of birth. The class will be running an intramural program during the noon hour as part of their curricu- lum. The class is also planning an indoor track meet some- time during the winter months. I hope that some of the magic associated with the first day of school can be maintained throughout the year. Some important dates in October are: October 2 — school dismissed at noon 3 — non-instructrional day, school not in session 4 — non-instructional day, school not in session 14 — Thanksgiving, school not in session Parents who have concerns related to their young- ster’s progress are encouraged to contact the subject teacher or myself as soon as the concern is identified. Appointments can be made through the office from 8:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. by phoning 778-7367. Polaris ——e Sales & Service Major and minor repairs on all makes of snowmobiles We carry parts and accessories . NEW 1986 SNOWMOBILES will be in stock by October 1, 1985 /Call John | Dease Lake 7 Co ee ree Programs and plans are well underway at the Comm- unity Club and throughout the various affiliated clubs. Winter activities are on the brink of beginning while schedules are being formulated. Dufflebags, skates, skis and other forgotten equipment are being hauled out for inspection. The Arena is due to open Monday September 30, 1985. Maintenance on the equipment is underway as I write this article, while paint, brooms and mop have already been furiously at work. A plan is now in effect where Corporate donations are being accepted by the Community Club. These donations come in the form of Company advertising which will appear on the new arena boards. This advertising will pay for the new teflon boards we hope to see installed by the fall of 1986. Something to look forward to. Throughout the summer a local resident, Rob Best, headed a team of students that formed our summer youth program. Two grants approved by the federal government offset the wage costs which made this pro- gram possible. With this crew working all summer they were able to renovate and provide upkeep for the various facilities. Some of the improvements were fresh paint on the ball park’s bleachers and dug-outs. The Rec. Centre gym and squash court have both been painted and re- surfaced. Simmons Lake has had a facelift with new out- houses replacing the old ones. All in all, the summer aaa a a Jeb Spd b OSHS SEES ROE IRE OOK i¢ Pp AIR (Watson Lake) WINTER SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPT. 28 to OCT.26, 1985 Sunday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Arrives 4:55 p.m. Departs 5:30 p.m. EFFECTIVE OCT. 27 to APRIL 26, 1985 Sunday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Arrives 5:10p.m. Fit.662 Departs 5: 50p. m. OFFICE HOURS — FLIGHT DAYS Fit. 671 Fit.672 Fit. 661 vouth program was a success, ena a big fianke= goes to Rob and his crew! From the staff at the Swimming Pool we extend our thanks for your support. All our open public sports have started at the Rec. Centre. Aerobics classes at the high school started on Monday, September 16th. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. Any women interested in play- ing afternoon basketball for fun and exercise should call Judy at the Rec. Centre. Though all the faces in the Community Centre are familiar, there has been a little shuffling. In July the Club said good-bye to its long time Recreation Co-ordin- ator John Wong. John has left to pursue his coaching career and we wish him all the very best. Any inquiries about programs, special events, facility bookings can be directed to yours truly, Eric Glyn-Jones at 778-7224. Rollerblades — the latest rage on wheels was met with a variety of reactions. The participation was down a little, though we will have a chance to change that next summer. As winter’s icy blanket wraps itself around us, let us all remember it is a new winter, one which can offer us a wealth of mental, physical and spiritual gratification. It simply needs all of us to pull together as a community and become involved in whatever capacity our present lives allow.. NON—FLIGHT DAYS _ OUR TICKET OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - Fetches tohickacboaracaetaniak taka ck Gra AOU IAA A AIOE 10:30 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Cassiar Courier October 1985 Page 11 CWS by Eric Glyn-Jones, Recreation Co-ordinator To become involved in a group or activity, or if you wish to be part of our community volunteers, please call or leave your name at the Recreation office. We are always happy to have another smiling face and busy hands to help. That’s all for now. More to come in the next issue of the Courier. Watch out for our pimeek ly newsletter due out in early October. MORE COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS ; by G. Periard The Cassiar Community Club has commenced a Spec- . ial Projects Drive in order to buy proper rink boards at the Arena and to do necessary maintenance work that has been neglected over the past few years. The fund has al- - ready been started, and at the present time, there is $1200 in the account. The fund was established to provide funds for projects that are warranted, and it gives any corporate body an opportunity to advertise in the Arena. The initial charge is $100 for the first year, and this will provide a rink panel with the company‘s advertising on the panel. If, after the first year they wish to continue, it will cost only $50.00. Since the departure of John Wong, our former Recres: tion Co-ordinator, some changes. have taken. place in the Recreation Office. We welcome Eric Glyn-Jones to the position. However, the position will be on a part-time bas- is and Eric’s work will include operating the Arena on a part-time basis in the winter, and the Pool in the summer. Eric is relatively new to this position but has started into it with high expectations. I would ask that the member- ship work closely with Eric over the next few months due to a very heavy load of programs and events that will be taking place during the winter months. Cassiar will host the Northern Invitational Friendship Games in March 1986 and a lot of co-operation with the Cassiar and area residents will be necessary in order for the Games to be successful. If you have some time to spare in assisting in setting up these Games, please call the Recreation Centre at 778-7527. *% Beconoebonoodaaannnanoaadisisiiiaaaaaabaanp pba