Page 6 December 1986 Cassiar Courier Cassiar Country We feature in our column this month, a well known family, the Hoggs, David is the priscipal of the local high school and Marlene is the Skeena Unit Public Health Nurse. “I will definitely have Marlene here for the interview”? said David. I thought - sure David, and phoned Marlene myself. David and Marlene Hogg and their children Duncan, Andrew and lan have been residents of Cassiar for the past two years. During that time the family has become well known in the community and we are pleased to feature them in our Christmas issue. Marlene was born in Summerland, British Columbia where she grew up. She graduated from high school and continued her education both at U.B.C. and B.C.LT. David was born in Winnipg, later moving to Nelson, Brit- ish Columbia. He graduated from L.P. Rogers High and furthered his education at U.B.C. where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree, then on to S.F.U. for another year of education. In 1986, David graduated from U.B.C. with a Masters in Education Administration. Marlene and David were married in Summerland on September 4th, 1971. David says they would have married a month earlier, but it took Marlene’s relatives from Alberta a while to drive to Summerland. “When they got there,” he said, “there wasn’t a hotel room to be had anywhere in town!” Before moving to Cassiar, the Hoggs were in Prince- ton for nine years. Marlene worked at the hospital and later with the Public Health Unit. David taught Science and Math to grades eight through twelve. Their three boys, Duncan, 10, Andrew, 8 and Ian, 5 were born while the couple lived in Princeton. Marlene enjoys sewing, needlework and knitting; hobbies she can do at home as she finds that three active boys keep her busy. Bridge is another favourite pass- time. “I love the game,”’ Marlene says, “but time being what it is, | don’t get out to play.” David enjoys skiing, cross-country, not down-hill. Marlene tells the story of one down-hill ski trip she, David and her sister took. “We were on the grandfather hill at Apex Mountain in Penticton. It took David four hours to side-step down this small slope!” As President of the Minor Hockey Association, , David is ea! Busy. in the Somenuliy, He Played rec- pin. ANS ee aes en yt = et oy Lorraine Lanteigne David:and Marlene Hogg With Their Children Left to Right, Ian, Andrew and Duncan reation hockey himself in the past. As his own children got interested so did he. Novice Division. The Parents’ Advisory Council is another important community group David supports. He attends the meet- ings and adds information where needed. The Hoggs enjoy Cassiar. They project a very pos- itive nature and had many good things to say about their community. David misses the restaurant, “The atmosphere, food and prices were as good as any down south!” Marlene and David find the diversity of activ- ities available to people of Cassiar a plus. While interviewing teachers, David took community brochures with him that explained the townsite. ‘‘All of the job candidates were impressed with what is actu- ally available in our small community.” Marlene says that one of the things that differs for her, is shopping. Planning ahead is important. “Bringing back a load of dry goods has become part of our vaca- tions.”’ She continues by stating that although she misses her family in the Okanagan, she has found that the nuclear family has grown closer by their move to Cassiar. “You rely on yourself a lot more here.” she finds. “It has been wonderful to meet new people and life has been very. interesting. I a like to someday ial Saha another He also helps to coach the __ nity.and each other. Merry Christmas northern community.” says Marlene. David appreciates the fact that the grass doesn’t need cutting too often in Cassiar. Christmas traditions in the Hogg household are very family oriented. “About a week before the 25th the family puts up the tree. David is the ‘light organizer’ The boys put on the ornaments and as the years pass, they feel this is very important as every ball or toy has its special meaning to them, David doesn’t like tinsel so ours is a garland tree.” says Marlene. Christmas stockings are always major excitement items at their home, Breakfast and dishes come before gift opening Christmas morning. “But the Christmas stockings are fair game!” quipped David. This Christmas the Hoggs will experience something different; they are off to Hawaii. Warm sandy beaches and night-time walks under the palm trees will be an experience the family will remember for years to come. One of the best Christmas memories is from the years in Princeton. “David built a skating rink with lots of coloured lights all around it. After Christmas dinner, we went skating in our own back yard and then out for a family walk. It was special!” remembers Marlene. One of David's main interests is the bagpipes. Always curious about piping, it was David’s mother who got him into playing. While census taking, she met a fellow who was a piper and this man became David’s teacher. At age eleven, while visiting his grandmother in England, David received his set of pipes for his birthday in London. He played in the Nelson Pipe Band, then in the Seaforth Highlanders while attending U.B.C. in Vancouver. While living in Princeton, David continued playing at Remem- brance Day services, weddings and curling bonspiels. Sons Duncan and Andrew are now beginning to learn to play. David and Marlene are both professionals who take their work seriously, out handle most situations with a very positive attitude and a good sense of humour. “If you think someone has worth, they are worthy. If you think someone has no worth, they will feel unworthy.” He believes people are worthy and builds on character stremgths rather than weakness, It was clear while interviewing the Hoggs that they are family people who enjoy their children, their commu- GV Ns Reh, Oe ag eo te Yivt us anda Crappy ew Lear from all the people at _ Srickson Sold Mine 5 Eee Pye are ek eS Ss ea NORTHERN LIGHTS CORCEGE By Allan Studd Allan Studd, Northern Lights College Extension Programmer, pays a visit to the Courier offices First of all 1 should identify the infamous “I” who wrote on behalf of Northern Lights College in the last issue. For some reason known only to the Editors, the by-line was left out of the article. The “I”? who was never identified is indeed Allan Studd who took over the job of College Extension Programmer on October Ist - and I’ve been scrambling ever since. The job description limits me to 1S hours a week, but actual time involved could be much greater. I can be reached at 778-7239 more in- frequently at home (169 Elliott St.) or at the office (All Saints Anglican Community Church). Last month I promised that there would be a full calendar of courses available. The reality is that setting up courses depends on getting instructors, course out- lines, textbooks, facilities and classroom space. Only when all these things come together does a course happen. All have proved to be difficult in the isolation of Cassiar. Even the simplest procedure involves hours on the phone or waiting for your unanswered calls to be returned. Eventually the effort does pay off and we are then able to serve Cassiar. In the past month we have seen an excellent weekend seminar on Watercolours and a course in Investing in Canadian Securities is now in progress. We also had the services of a First Aid Instructor who came to us from eg sd kb ator aah od aio) Sh a0 USES BUSES ge USES BS BSE S ae meee OC ada? U4 dae Ot odes td id dae Ot dee Oe od a a ae ia tas ae THE CASSIAR COMMUNITY CLUBC 3 Corsages for the ladies e Tickets are in n Advance Only Chetwynd. There was not an overwhelming response but she kept herself busy visiting all people concerned with health care and teaching in the secondary school. In the weeks to come Northern Lights will have pre- sented seminars on Early Childhood Education and Good Parenting (November 25) and a weekend course on Air Brakes (December 5,6, and 7). Northern Lights also plans a seminar on 1.B.M. per- sonal computers, probably in early January. Negotiations are underway to provide a basic computing course on Apple computers. We are also-advertising for instructors. The College makes a policy of encouraging local people to take part in the teaching load. If you have a skill, a talent, hobby or special training that could be of benefit to the community, I would like to hear from you. We would be happy to hire you and help you to teach your ‘skill to others. We pay $17.68 an hour for credit courses and $10-$15.00 an hour for non-credit interest courses. The following have had an interest expressed, but need instructors. We would be glad to entertain any other ideas or suggestions. Typing, Bookkeeping Intermediate Computer Skills Cooking (especially Microwave) Welding, Auto Mechanics, Carpentry If you feel that you have a special knowledge of any of these areas (or any others), please contact us. I continue to receive a good many requests for correspondance courses. For these I can direct your attention in several directions. 1 have information for Northern Lights College, of course, but also two institu- tions devoted entirely to distance education: Open Learn: ing Institute and Open University Forum. Northern Light College is sponsoring three coursrs on Knowledge Network after Christmas. They are ayail- able over Knowledge Network or on tape and the College has VHS and Beta machines that can be borrowed for this use. The courses are: Business Management (begins Jan. 22/87) Starting a Business (begins Jan. 22/87) Jump Over the Moon - the listing and diversity of children’s literature (begins Jan. 13/87) Finally, we are making plans to set up a Northern Lights Centre here in Cassiar which would serve as an office, information centre, tutorial space and computer centre. This is still in its infancy but I hope to have more to report on that in a later issue. If it did come about, our service to you would certainly improve. In the mean- time, if there is anything I can help you with, please do not hesitate to give me a call. SES FESS TSS USES POMEL GOMES POUR ORB POMS ge Se pe bs sw esbice Lerbie aaa spas SaED Ye 29 yaa Tpe proudly presents $ ‘THE ANNUAL NEW YEARS EVE BALL q - December 31st 1986 Dancing to _ | ae ae SOUNDS OF CHAPPLE _ : ® _ Tickets on sale at the Cassiar Community Club Lounge _and the Recreation Office Dancing trom 9 p.m. till 2 a.m. Hot and Cold hors d’oeuvres Dress Semi-tormal <0 Party Hats and tavours Cassiar Courier December 1986 Page 7 LIBRARY NEWS By Peggy Brohman Have you been to the library lately and wondered about the new face behind the desk? Well, we’ve gazed into our crystal ball for 1987 and as with many other community groups, much of our funding is in serious question. Over the last year, while the population in Cassiar has been decreasing, the patronage in the library has remained fairly constant. The increased Provincial Book Grant in 1985 has allowed us to purchase many new books and both our adult and children’s selection is up to date and we receive new books every month. In the face of reduced funding, we are reluctant to reduce the library’s hours and hope to maintain the same level of service to Cassiar and surrounding area. To do this we. moved to a system of volunteers.. The librarian will still be paid for a minimum number of hours .to conduct the library’s business, but most of the hours the library is open now, it will be staffed by volunteers. Our current list of volunteers; Chuck Molloy Karen Taplin Christine Normand Brian Nicholson Vesna Kavaz Sandy Crawford If you think you may be interested in spending a couple of hours a week in the relative tranquility of the library as a volunteer librarian, please feel free to give us a call. We will soon be looking for staff for the New Year. Library Hours: Monday 7-9:00 p.m Tuesday 2- 4:00 p.m Wednesday 7-9:00 p.m Thursday 2-4:00 p.m Friday 7-9:00p.m Saturday Closed Sunday 2-4 p.m. & 7- 9:00 p.m, Want Dipandaiiauitnen ing? Come play bridge each Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. in the § Upper Leisure Room in the 4 noe : 5:00 per person § PON we ctep baba 2 se CRE: Fr eR ee,