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“The Wild, Wild West”

The “Wild, Wild West’’ was the i for the 6th

. a Annual Blue Valley Figure Skating Carnival, presented by.
i it’s fifty-nine members on April 22.

The highlight of a very entertaining carnival was the
guest appearance of Brad. McLean from the North Shore
Winter Club in Vancouver. Brad is 21 years old and in
1979 placed first in the Canadian Novice Class. He repres-
ented Canada in the Junior World Championships in 1 980
and in 1981 placed second in the Canadian Junior Cham-
pionship. During 1982 he attended Senior Men’s com-
petitions throughout the world, placing 8th in West Ger-
many, 10th in France and 3rd in the Australian National
Competition. Just recently, in the 1984 Canadian pegicn
Men’s Championships he placed 7th.

The show began with a Square Dance on Ice by the
‘Seniors and Intermediates. The Junior Girls as “Nuggets”
‘and the Junior Boys as “Miners” skated to North to Al-
aska, Pamela King, Jenny Pewsey and Tracey Walker,
_as gunfighters, did a routine to Theme from-Bonanza and
Seniors Nicole Deyo, Stephanie Slana and Cassandra Suth-
erland as lawmen skated to The Man Who Shot Liberty
Valance. The Juniors and Intermediates performed. a Gam-
bler routine, the Seniors did a Can Can line and the Tots
and Beginners did a routine to The Squaws Along The
Yukon. Six of the Intermediates were Dance Hall Girls
in Money, Money, Money.

Solo performances were Janice Coran as Calamity
Jane, Tina Cvetkovich danced to The Ballad of Cat Balou,
Jackie. Roblin as Mae West, Joanne Coran danced to Can
Can, Sheri Zebroff as Annie Oakley and Jackie and Mary
Molan did a duet as Cattle Annie and Little Britches. The
Club pro, Sheri Poirier, also performed a solo.

The Carnival ended the sixth season of figure skating
in Cassiar and a special thanks goes to Sheri Poirier, the
Club Pro, and the Club executive for another successful
year, Pauline Woodrow, as Carnival Chairman, and all the
volunteers, are to be commended for the excellent job
they did in putting together a great Carnival.

A wind-up luncheon was held on April 13 for the
skaters and their families. Certificates and badges were
presented and a new executive was elected: Lee Coran,
President, Shirley Howard, Vice-president, Linda Cameron
Secretary, Carol Deyo, Treasurer, Sonja Slana, Test Chair-
man, Fiona Carew, Badge Secretary, Ellen Erickson and
Cheryl Davies, Directors.

The Club is losing two very active members this year.
Diane Zebroff, who has been president for the past two
years, and Debbie Conley, Ways and Means, are both moy-
ing South. Good Luck to both families in their new loc-

ations.

Joanne Coran in Can Can

Mary Molan (1) received the Most
Improved Skater Award and her
sister, Jackie (r) received The
Most Dedicated Skater Award

Janice Coran in Calamity Jane

Tots and Beginners in Squaws Along the Yukon

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The Square Dancers

Christopher Woodrow and Wendy Dyk

The Can Can Line

= * atthe Post Office parking lot -. ;

by David John

Snowridge School staff and students returned safe
and sound after the Easter vacation. All have quickly set-
tled down to a very short and busy third and final term to
the 1984/85 school year.

In the upcoming weeks, students will be concluding ~
their year’s studies and preparing for entry into the next
grade. Some special ‘activities will occur in the next
months. They include:

1. The Grade 4 assembly on April 26

2. The Grade 7 Assembly on May 31

3. A track meet/sports day in early June (date to be

arranged).

During the last week of April students in Grades 3 to
7 will be writing the Canadian Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS
for short). This battery of tests is a time consuming and
arduous task for children. They are best able to prepare
for this sort of activity by being well rested and in a pos-
itive frame of mind during the testing time. My advice to
parents is to ensure reasonable bed times, etc. during this
period. Snowridge Grade 4 students will also be participat-
ing in the Ministry of Education’s Provincial Assessment
of Math during May. This test helps the Ministry assess the
effectiveness of its various curricula and suggest areas of
strength and needs for improvement. Some classes, part-
icularly at the intermediate levels, will be tested by a
series of classroom tests. The intent of this type of testing
is to both review and assess a student’s mastery of various
grade level skills.

As | said, this upcoming term is busy!

EEE EE
CHILD CARE WORKER AT SNOWRIDGE SCHOOL
AND CASSIAR SECONDARY SCHOOL

by Norma Ray, Child Care Worker for Snowridge Elem-

entary aru Cassiar Secondary Schools

Most people in Cassiar are now aware that there is a
full-time Child Care Worker working with students on
other than academic problems. Many times a person is
needed by the student who is not an authoritative figure.
The C.C.W. is not a teacher or a social worker. In this pos-
ition, the C.C.W. can provide many services to the chil-
dren and families and the community. There are nota lot
of structured rules, as is the case with teachers and stu-
dents. This makes it very easy to blend in as a liaison,
mediator, and interpreter between teachers, parents and
students. A good rapport is needed with students, staff

Norma Ray, Child Care Worker for Cassiar Schools

and Human Resources. If the C.C.W. can develop and
maintain an innovative and creative position in the school,
the results of this program will be noticeable.

In and Around Snowridge Elementary School

In and Around Cassiar Secanary choo

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The students do not feel threatened by the C.C.W.
This helps them realize their problems and work with an
advocate to minimize or eliminate them. There are some
students who, for one reason or another, have difficulty
coping with the school system and its environment. If a
problem is not dealt with at an early stage it can develop
and become a major problem. Students are realizing that
if the C.C.W. is involved, it does not necessarily mean that
something disastrous has happened. If there is a crisis, the
C.C.W. is there with the student to offer guidance.

Having the C.C.W. on hand in both schools means
the students can resolve their problems and get back to
concentrating on their studies without having the con-
fusion that clouds their ability to learn. If students are
frustrated and angry for various reasons, they cannot be-
gin to cope with even minor upsets. If these are out of the
way, they can get down to business, improve work habits,

attend school on a regular basis, and generally do well. °

The students have more enthusiasm because they are
learning to deal with, and keep the problems of, growing
up in perspective. It’s not easy to find the right answers
to their problems but these kids are getting there and find-
ing things can be worked out. They are also learning that
it is not as bad dealing with a negative situation, if you
know others have been down the same road.

There is a referral procedure. Anyone can refer a stu-
dent. An admission committee determines which students
warrant this special help, which is subject to parental
permission.

Interested parents who would like more information
on the services and duties of the C.C.W. can contact me
Monday to Friday at Snowridge Elementary in the morn-
ing or at Cassiar Secondary in the afternoon.

by David Hogg

SCHOOL RE—OPENING DELAYED

Students were welcomed back to Cassiar Secondary
on April 9th with good and bad news. The good news, of
course, was that they could get back to their course of
studies. The bad news, unfortunately, was that they
would have to wait one more day. The delay was caused
by a damaged valve on the propane storage tank for the
school. The students, bitterly disappointed, were dismiss-
ed amid cries of despair.

The damaged valve was noticed.by an alert Shawn
Whalen, who worked through the night to avoid any loss
of instructional time.

The maintenance staff are extended our thanks for
their efforts.

U.S.S.R.

The Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (U.S.S.R.)
pilot program is well underway. Our goal in trying this

- program is to improve the concentration, comprehension

and stimulate the imagination of the students. If the
U.S.S.R. program is successful, we will run it on alternate
months in the 85/86 school year.

B.C. POET VISITS CASSIAR

Cassiar Secondary School was privileged to have B.C.
author, Brian Fawcett, read from his work on April 18.
Mr. Fawcett is the author of several books of poetry and
fiction.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL MINI—PROGRAM

The Drug and Alcohol mini-program will commence
on Monday, May 13. Through films, videos and discussion,
Clary Poitras, a Drug and Alcohol counsellor, will present
five sessions throughout the week to all our students. With
the exception of the first session, the lessons will be in
groups of approximately 30 students.

JULIE MacRAE SUBSTITUTES

Ms. Julie MacRae will be substituting for Mrs. Donna
Bliss for the month of May. Mrs. Bliss will be on mater-
nity leave until June 3. Best wishes are extended to Bob
and Donna in anticipation of the new addition to their
family.

Next month’s report will contain the term three hon-
or roll.

DADS! KIDS!
Don’t miss the Mother’s Day Flower Sale
Saturday, May 11th 10:00 a.m.

Writers Corner

SPECKS
by Harry Meers

Canadian Child: “We the people are small particles of
history for the future — if there is a
future.

We are merely specks of sand in the
hour glass of time pouring over the ages.

We matter not to the people to come
if we can’t help them get here.”

Russian Child: “It is up to you and me to allow the
race to run and the hour glass to pour.

What can we do though? We have no

eo
power, and no say, so how can we help?

Canadian Child: “You are right; we have no power, but
we must try. We have to try; the future
depends on us.”

Russian Child: “We put those responsible for leading
us in power, so why can’t we take them
out?”

Canadian Child: ‘Because they won't let us.”

Russian Child: “‘Let’s tell them. Let’s tell them they
must free the specks of sand from this
glass of time.”

Canadian Child: “What if they won’t listen? What if
they don’t care? What if they won't
help?”’

“Then the hour glass of time —will

stand still, and the specks of sand
will cease to pour.”

Russian Child:

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Canadian Child: “Until the power of children turns the
glass over.””

I BELIEVE IN....
by Joe Gowan

1 believe in political freedom for each person has
different opinions of different political leaders. | believe
in religious freedom, because not everybody has the same
beliefs. | believe in freedom of culture, for many people
don’t want to lose their original culture, because it is a
very special thing to us all. | believe in freedom of choice,
for not everyone likes the same things, and not everyone
can cherish the values | cherish. | believe in marriage, for
it is entirely up to the two people who decide to marry,
and marriage usually makes life happier for both. | believe
in having pets, for they are warm and cuddly, and even
useful. | believe in school, because | like it, and because
| wouldn’t have the information | now have without it.
| believe in the law, because people get too wild some-
times, and we need some rules to live by. Finally, |
believe in the outdoors, its hunting, and its fishing and
most of all, its beauty.

| BELIEVE
by Jason Dennis

| believe in peace and brotherhood.
| believe in love throughout our neighborhood.

| believe in our Lord and His light.

| believe in His great might.

| believe n giving to a hungry man.
| believe in putting money into the charity can.

| believe in the beauty of nature.
| believe in the earth’s bright future.

| believe.

WHAT’S NEW IN RESTAURANTS?

As all of my readers know, my job requires much
stamina and endurance. When | am be-bopping around all
the fine dining establishments in Cassiar | sometimes come
across unique and interesting restaurants. Well, this time |
have outdone myself. | discovered a wonderful little place
right in the heart of town. The service was superb and the
conversation was erudite. My luncheon companions were
Andrew Nuyens, Jason Dennis, Julie Walters, Kim Madore
and Trina Bartel. We feasted on delicous Tacos, made with
the most tasty hot sauce. As a matter of fact it was
vvvery hot but oh so good! The lettuce was crisp; the
cheese ““mmmm” and the hamburger filling was absolutely
yummy. There was a tall, dark handsome fellow next to

us and he enjoyed: it thoroughly, also, but he didn’t think -

by Gourmet restaurant critic Phillipe LeBlanc

it was as hot as we did! | tried to get an interview with
him for my article but he vanished into thin air. The man-
ager thought his name might have been Mr. van der Pol,
but we will probably never know for sure.

All in all, it was a delightful afternoon. The owner of
this fine little restaurant is Mr. David Hogg and its manag-
er is alovely young lady named Miss Tempest. Apparently
the address cannot be given out because the reservations
are by invitation only. My lunch guests and | never did
find out who the “Great Chefs’’ were that put the whole
thing together, but I, being a professional dining critic,
can only say, “This was a culinary masterpiece and my
compliments to the. kitchen staff and management’.