Page 20 July 1988 Cassiar Courier Ping Pong Anyone? The: kids had a “‘ball” blowing these little floaties across the pool. Thanks to all of the “older” swimmers who were so helpful in assisting the little ones with their races. ® FUN RUN by Leslie Johnston There were 13 participants, ages 8 and up, that took part in the Skm Fun Run, May 28, 1988. Antici- pation ran high at the starting gate, as the caller shouted, “On your mark, get set, GO!” The first runner to come in was Dave Schmidt, who clocked the winning time of 17.14 minutes. With steady determination, the last runner made it in at 46.03 minutes. Thanks go to Dave and Holly Schmidt who organized this Fun Run. Much appreciation also to all who participated. Good Work Everyone! FIRST PLACE Left to right: Holly Schmidt. Chad Clark, Lisa Lanphear, Dave Schmidt, PAR TICIPAC POOL FUN by Lorraine Lanteigne On May 28, 1988 a Fun Day was planned for the Cassiar Pool. Events included competative swim races as well-as fun team races such as the Ring Buoy race and Ball Race. Organizers Eric Glyn-Jones and myself feel the whole day of activity was well attended even though the temperatures were not co-operative. Also the older kids who participated should be congratulated for their time spent enjoying and assisting the little ones. BACKCRAWL 10 and under 8 and under (1) Erin McGrail (1) Farrah Shipley (2) Jaimie Harrison (2) Sheila Shipley (3) Susan Lanphear (3) Sinead McGuinness 11 & 12 13 & over (1) Chrissy Becket (2) Tannis Carter (3) Tamara Harrison (1) Katherine Lanteigne (2) Janice Coran ~ (3) Lisa Lanphear “SECOND PLACE Left to right: Gorski, John Tyne. STARTING LINE Jeffery Johnston (out of breath), Tricia TION DAY FRONT CRAWL 10 & under 11 &12 (1) Erin McGrail (1) Chrissy Becket (2) Farrah Shipley (2) Tannis Carter (3) Sheila Shipley (3) Tricia Gorsky 13 & Over (1) Katherine Lanteigne (2) Janice Coran (3) Lisa Lanphear BREAST STROKE 10 & under 8 & under (1) Farrah Shipley (1) Susan Lanphear (2) Erin McGrail (2) Sinead McGuiness (3) Heather Cameron 11& 12 _ (1) Chrissy Becket (2) Tricia Gorskey (3) Tamara Harrison (3) Jeffery Johnston (1) Katherine Lanteigne (2) Janice Coran (3) Lisa Lanphear Thanks to Lee Coran for setting up the “hot dog” stand! Another fun meet is being planned for the summer. ~ ‘THIRD PLACE Left to right: Kwan. Ryan Gabel, Andrew Johnston, Christina = Ea oN ae a I ge ee Ee Sa le IEEE ite cise ae. 2 ct i eS Se Aah a hate ar a Neh BB es See SL ee May 21st, 1988 was the day a double ring cere- mony was held at St. Radegond Church in Lafleche, Sask. Joined togetlier were Diane Martineau and Graham Overton. The ceremony was performed by Sister Evelyn. The bride was given in marriage by her parents Emil and Jeannine Martineau of Lafleche. Diane wore a gown of satin and lace and carried a bouquet of white orchids accented with royal blue and white roses laced with blue asters and backed by green ivy. Matron of honour was Anne Arkes, bridesmaid Jeanette Marineau and flower girl was Chelsea Alexander. The two attendents dressed in royal blue satin %4 length dresses sashed on the side with the flower girl wearing a complimentary white dress highlighted in matching royal blue ribbons. The girls had blue roses and white babys breath woven into their hair. The groom dresssed in a black tuxedo accented with a white rose boutineer. Bestman Grant Overton, groomsman Stan Huff and ring bearer Jayson Marineau also attended in black tuxes with royal blue sashes. Ushers were Ray Marineau and Marice Marineau. The wedding supper held at 8:00 p.m. at the SWIMMING AN AQUATIC I have been teaching people to swim for 23 years. During those years I have had many varied experiénces, most of which have been positive pleasur- able and some even memorable. To date I have been fortunate enough not to have had to deal with a ‘serious aquatic accident, and to date I can boast success. é To my mind every human should know HOW to swim to survive, it is a lifeskill. Not everyone needs to swim for pleasure, that is a person’s choice. Swimming is a sensory sport. I believe that one either has the feel for the water environment or one does not. In fact although anyone can learn to swim, not everyone will enjoy it! People have asked how soon a child should be taught to swim. The Red Cross offers lessons at age six. It is thought that a child then compre- ~ hends the water safety aspect of aquatics and can not only learn water skills but can, in effect, be edu-* cated to the hazards that accompany swimming. Learning to swim safely is the emphasis here. Most recreation facilities offer a “learn to swim” program for the pre-schooler. Aquatic educat- ers have long realized that the sooner a child is exposed to the water, the least afraid he/she is of it. When the local swimming pool, lake, or river becomes a place common to the preschoolers lifestyle, and where everyone has a good time, it doesn’t take a lot before the child begins developing physical swim: ming skills. I always encourage parents to be con- sistant in exposing their child to the aquatic environ- ment. This is the most important part of the childs Lafleche, Legion Hall was M.C.’d by local Cassiarite, Gary Periard. The toast to the bride was given by Eugene Clermont and grace was offered by Laurette Martineau. < development. They will learn to swim, eventually, but learning to swim happily with little stress is the pay off for pre-school attention to aquatics. Once a child is comfortable in the water that is it can execute breath control, float (face up and face down) and can “jump in and swim”’ a few feet he/she is on their way. The levels yellow to white in the Red Cross program offer water safety and stroke development to the students. Each level contains within it an exact measure of skills needed to progress to the level above. It should be stated here that the individual motor capacities and sensory mechanisms play a major role in the child’s aquatic development as does physical fitness. As the child progresses more emphasis is placed on conditioning and many hours are spent between skill development and practicing. At time.it seems tedious, until at last it all comes together and the front crawl is accomplished, or the breast stroke. One of ry most pleasurable moments as an instructor is seeing a child’s face when they know they’ve done it! The Royal Life Saving Society of Canada offers a variety of life saving courses beginning with Life Saving I, II and III, as well as Junior and Senior Resuscitation leading into Bronze, Bronze Cross, Award of Merit, etc. Their National Lifeguard certi- fication for pool and beach is a superior program, and a pre-requisite for any serious proffessional aquatic person. As in any other sport aquatics offers many advantages to its participant. The hours spent as a child “in the swim” can provide a career that can cena SF? Out of town guests included from Cassiar, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Overton, Andy Scott, Mrs. Anne Stewart, Mrs. Shelley Cosnett, Garry Periard. Grant Overton, Williams Lake; Larry Stewart, Larry Rita and Jerry Franke, Rob Franke, Mr. And Mrs. Stan Huff and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Arkes all from Calgary; and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lalonde of Thunder Bay. The couple has made their home in Cassiar.B. a SSS SS DDD DDD Dh “THE BEST TO. SHEILAGH BEST Congratulations Sheilagh has been appointed head of the English department at Rutland Secondary School in Kelowna B.C. Your friends in Cassiar wish you every success. PLEASURE =~ be financially rewarding or a hobby that can include syncronized swimming, competative swimming, diving, scuba diving, skin diving, water skiing etc. Swimming for fitness is one of the fastest growing forms of exercise in the country. It is a known fact it is at the top of the list for “getting in shape”. One of the most appealing facts about swimming for fitness is that with a little “swim fit” instruction an individual can end up swimming three — to four miles per week, and enjoy doing it! The stresses and strains on the “old” bones and joints Cassiar Courier July 1988 Page 21 OVERTON MARTINEAU NUPTIALS | are almost negated in the water, and outside results (body firming up) are quick. Aquazize is another form of exercise in the water. A matter of using the water as a resistance medium with a series of areobic exercises to music provide an enjoyable, toning and body shaping hour of aquatic pleasure, and it works! Whatever your aquatic preference is, enjoy it, but enjoy safety. Remember things such as life ' jackets in boats, reaching assists at pools and docks, and no drugs or alcohol when boating or swimming please. A special consideration in Canada is the tem- _ perature of our water. Hypothermice is a real threat in the outdoor aquatic environment. Cold water and warm bodies are not compatible for long periods of time. ~* j The Cassiar Pool will be open July and August with a full slate of lessons, public swims, and fitness programs. Come out and enjoy the pool. [ll look forward to seeing you there! We will enjoy the aquatic pleasure swimming is together. oan SEAS SSS SESS OES SSSA EAS SSS SSS SSSSASS POOL SCHEDULE JULY 4th SEPTEMBER 2nd _MON _ i | ' RED CROSS | REC CROSS ' LESSONS i 1:00 - a8 00 PUBLIC SWIM SWIM CLOSED CLOSED | Suiy—tave | Sue LANE TEAM Sai | FEE EANE | REE | ctose | | cLoseD { | PUBLIC FAMILY SWIM SKILL-FIT SWIM-FIT AQUA-SIZES PUBLIC SW hs. 4:60 CLOSED CLOSED EIESSONS: kta i 1:00 - 3:00 TUE _WED THURS FRI CLOSED Tie uastoyemee : se CLOSED CLOSED i 1 CLOSED | CLOSED i “RED CROSS /RED CROSS CLOSED “LESSONS 1:00-3:00 ~ LESSONS ; 1:00 - 3:00 CLOSED ! PUBLIC | SWIM PUBLIC SWIM PUBLIC SWIM CLOSED AQUA-SIZES ¥ DUG n ; SWIM-FIT CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED _ CLOSED —— _ SAT SUN _ CLOSED CLOSED 5 CLOSED PUBLIC SWIee AS - 4:0 oe Q CLOSED "ADULT FAMILY FAMILY SWIM CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED a)