ee Page 6 Cassiar Courier RCMP news Court News - November 22, 1978. Kenneth Dillon, Cassiar - Charged 2 counts of theft over $200.00. Plea - Guilty. Sentence sus- pended with 6 months probation. Kenneth Vaughn Reid - Charged with impaired driving, waiver from Kelowna. Plea - Guilty. Fined $1,000.00. Charged with impaired driving. Plea - Not Guilty. Found guilty and fined $500.00. Brian David Dick, Cassiar - Charged with im- paired driving, waiver from Kamloops. Plea - Guilty. Fined $500.00. Frederick Charles Kearley, Cassiar - Charged with three counts of impaired driving, all waiv- ers from Chilliwack. Plea - Guilty on all counts - sentenced to 30 days in jail. 1 Count of Failing to Appear, waiver from Chilliwack. Plea - Guilty. Sentenced to 15 days concurrent, — Oct. 10, 1978 A report of several sheets of plywood stolen from the townsite resulted in Kenneth Dillon being charged with the offence. Nov. 9, 1978. A report was received that the TV was stolen out of the bunkhouse. Investigation is contin- uing. Nov. 25, 1978. _A report from Good Hope Lake that two snow machines had been stolen. Investigation indic- ated that two local people were responsible and they have been charged and will be appear- ing in Court at the next session. Dec. 1, 1978. A report was received that a pool table had been. damaged in the Cassiar Lounge. Investig- ation is continuing. Se, Cfes of the Choise Chill The little Christ Child came with gifts For every girl and boy. For every man and woman, too, He brought the gift of joy.. The brightest star that ever beamed Shone on that holy night. Into the darkness of man’s fears He brought the gift of light. With promise of eternal life To all who would believe, He brought the wondrous gift of hope And bade all men receive. And then the greatest gift of all Came down from heaven above, A brotherhood to all mankind He brought the gift of love. And all men of goodwill He blessed _ With faith that would increase To fill men’s hearts for evermore He brought the gift of peace. I have no worthy gifts to give, But treasures rich and rare- The joy, the light, hope, love and peace He gave to me, I'll share. Louise Wardwell Hospital Happenings Contributed by: Lil Kamlah L. Fitzsimmons Happiness is - : “ To wish Rosemary (Deet) Rattry and Lee Patton good health after their recent indisposi- tions - welcome back both of you. Nice to see you looking so tanned, Lee - Hawaii — here we come - To welcome two new relief Nurses - who happened along - just when we needed you most - Helen Read from Ontario and Lorraine Dykstra, formerly of Clinton Creek. It has been pleasant to have Hine Robichaud back again as “‘Girl Friday” in the office. To welcome “ The newest and littlest” of our ever growing family - Connor Lee Bailey first born son of Heather and Brock Bailey. The Hospital Staff regrets: the departure of Judy Stringer - the Public Health Nurse — who has left to join her husband Eric in his new work - We will miss your regular friendly calls, Judy, and wish you and your family good luck in your new home - However, we are also pleased to welcome Helen Read as the new Public Health Nurse - and as Helen has already “helped us” out many times in the last two months - we look foreward to many months of continued co-operation with Public Health. Recent news letters from our former Doctors - Rudy Gasparelli and Jim Faught indicate that both families arrived safely back east and are happily settled in their new respective homes Wawa and Waterdown. Our warmest congratulations to Lil and Gerry Kamlah who recently celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary and also Birthday wishes to Lil, Rosemary (Deet) and Pauline. Our last “Happiness is” - message for 1978 is to wish all the residents of Cassiar and the volunteer staff of the “Courier” - “A very joyful and peaceful Christmas and a bright and happy New Year.” Baby Shower Twenty-eight friends gathered on Wednesday. evening, November 22, to honor Heather Bai- ley with a baby shower for recently born son, Connor. The shower was graciously hosted by Katie Sevier, and assisted by Laurie Fitzsim- mons and Lil Kamlah. Many varied and useful gifts were piled under a lovely pine tree. Heather ably thanked all those present for’ the gifts. For those who enjoy a chance to sing their favourite carols the Ladies Annual Christmas Tea afforded such an opportunity. The tea was sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Mission and the A.C.W. organisations. .This has become one of the “looked forward to” events of the Christmas Season. This year it was held on the Ist December at All Saints Church. There was an excellent turn-out this year and the refreshments provided by the ladies of the community, were up to their ex- cellent standard. Mrs. Doreen Pewsey was M.C. for the evening, Mrs. Lill Kamlah played the organ (keeping us all in tune). As is traditional, the Ladies of German one sang a verse of “Still Nacht’’. The evening was a great success and thanks must go out to those who helped to organise it and to all those who turned out, giving the event their support. Movie Schedule ‘December 16 - Saturday Matinee - 1 p.m. Alladin and His Magic Lamp December 19 - Co. Xmas Holiday Show Hey There Its Yogi Bear 9:30 a.m. December 19 - ventas 8:00 p.m. Other Side of the Mountain Il. December 21 - Co. Xmas Holiday Show Charlottes Web 9:30 aim. December 23 - Saturday Matinee - 1 p.m. And Now Miguel December 26 - Evening - 8:00 p.m. Grease December 27 - Co. Xmas Holiday Show Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 9:30 a.m. December 30 - Saturday Matinee - 1 p.m. Puff N Stuff COURIER VOLUNTEER STAFF Nada Carin, Lee Coran, Vivian Cousins, Inge Curilla, Roberta Hollings, Kerry Jones, Esther Lee, Ron Schmidt, Katie Sevier, Wendy Zabot. JOYEUX NOEL et BONNE ANNEE | -Camera Repairs - Wedding & Special Events \ -Passport Pictures - - Portraits -B &W Darkroom Finishing. -Mortifee Munshaw Dealer for Color and Enlargements (7-10 day delivery) - Films, Cameras, & Accessories for sale meen Seacons Greetings seususis Grre’s PHOTO STvubDre 775 Malozemoft (Townhouse) 778-7345 Se ee a rary \ Talks on effective Parenting were given to an interested group of people who attended the Toy and Craft Fair, sponsored by the Parents Advisory Council and held in the School Gym, October 21, 1978, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Speakers were W. Grant, M. Isaacs, S. Chambers and Malcolm McMurray. - The following is the talk given. by M. Isaacs: EDUCATION IN THE HOME I wonder if any of you have felt as I do at this ' moment. I am thinking what am I doing stand- ing here - what can I possibly say that will en-_ lighten anyone? At this point in my life I need someone to guide and enlighten me. I am hoping that none of you think I know more than you do. I feel very conscious of the fact that as soon as I open my mouth I am going to reveal my biases and allow myself to be vulnerable to crit- icism. But there is another stronger feeling crying out inside me. It is saying that if we are going to help our kids we have to learn to share ourselves. I believe in parents getting together and helping each other. While part of me. says it is more com- fortable in my shell, a stronger voice demands that I learn to speak, my own mind on educ- ation, the most important of which is home ed- ucation. I have the hope that at another work- shop I will hear from one of you. All of us in Cassiar have something important to contribute to our children and their well being. The education of the child begins long before the child is born. The way a pregnant woman feels and the ways she is treated while carrying the child does affect the development of the baby. Research indicates that the way in which a baby is greeted when it enters the world can be a factor in the development of that person. Education is a lifelong process. Duke Ellington is. what I would call a truly suc- cessful man. Not only was he a star musician but he inspired everyone who knew him. He was a happy person who made others feel that way. - When he was asked to what he attributed his ~ success he said “Until I was five my feet hardly touched the ground. I always had someone to bounce me on their knee and hold me up to view the world. I was loved by lots of relatives Le friends’’. We could spend all day talking about neat things to teach our children at home and dandy toys to buy to keep them occupied, but the basis for education goes much deeper. Often parents can spend a whole day around their child but not really with them. If a person feels confident that- the time the child has spent at home is product- ive and stimulating you can believe that his schooling will likely follow that way too, GROCERIES Open Soon — If a child is going to do well in school it is im- portant that the child feel happy and contented with himself.Unhappy children do not learn well. The most important factor in true educ- ation is that the child develop a sense of well being. Here are the 3A’s for children: Acceptance Affection Approval ‘And these A’s don’t just apply to children. We all need acceptance, affection and approval. It is very difficult to instill a. sense of well being in a child if we are constantly questioning our own self-worth, Home education requires that families work to- gether to change that image of themselves and of each other. In the beginning it may seem forced and unnatural but families need to learn to com- plement each other. Studies in child development are showing that: no institution can replace a home where a small group of people love each other and show it. In the early years the child needs a one to one re- lationship. He needs time spent with him. My experience in kindergarten was very frustrating because many children wanted me as a mother, not as a teacher. Many children were not ready for a kindergarten program because they were more interested in reassurance than in explor- ation. The home should look like children live there. A child should be allowed to make a mess once in awhile:. Maybe if we had been able to make a few more messes as children we would be mak- ing less as adults. There should be more ‘“‘do’s” than “don’t” in a home. It is easy to fall into a routine of: being caretaker for the child, keep- ing her fed, clean and orderly. A child feeds to identify sali her surroundings. For thé toddler, it is a good idea to have pictures at eye level and discuss those pictures often. Telling stories a- bout when you were little is a great favorite for children of all ages. If you are a parent then you are a teacher. The child learns 85% of the skills for life outside of the school. It is vital that you choose things to do together that you both enjoy. Children have to be in-. corporated into your‘system. I like walking so Carolyn and I walk alot together and we talk about what we see. When I make bread Carolyn gets some as play dough. When I am preparing supper I sit her on the cupboard beside me and we talk about what I’m chopping or mixing. There have been times when I have felt unhappy and worthless. I wanted to avoid my child. In- stead I avoided the people who pulled me down and spent more time with her. Amazing things 0