Page 10 May 1988 Cassiar Courier

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Well, we made it!! Thanks to all those who were always there and so very dedicated to the club!!!

| would venture to say that our skaters had a great season with special thanks to our coach Holly Schmidt who put alot of effort and professional devotion into making this year a success. Thanks, Holly.

This year the club held its Annual Carnival on March 24th. The theme “A -Tour Around The World’ was highlighted with a visit from our former pro-a Clown -or could it be - Lorraine Drzimotta?! Skaters captured the hearts of their parents and friends as they performed to worldy music, with visits to many countries. lhe evening finished with the return to Canada and then the grande finale - ‘‘We Are The World”’.

The Electricity was flowing as we watched our guest skater, Mathew Powers in action,

‘I’m sure some of this energy will be an influence

on our next year’s skaters. If not, he definitely made a true impression on our club’s girls! One must not forget the enchantment of watch- ing our pro, Holly, in action as she performed her solo. What a fine influence these people were on our skaters. And, Yes, it can be done! The evening was truly a mirror of the work involved. From our little Coffee Beans and

Shamrocks to our dashing Mounties, from our Japanese Lady to our Gypsy, each skater truly

shone! Awards were presented to our club mem-

bers at the end of the evening. Those receiving recognition for their efforts were:

CANSKATE

Carrie Ashcroft Douglas Minty

Most Improved, Cassiar Mining Most Congenial, Finning Tractor

CANFIGURE SKATE

Taryn Gleason Bobbi-Gail Storie

Most Improved, Trina Anne Most Congenial, P & W

SENIORS

Most Improved Sportsman’s Luncheonette Most Congenial, Cassiar Lions

Amanda Howard Lisa Lanphear

Medals were presented to all skaters, courtesy of Erickson Gold Mine.

As the season closes, We have a fine skating club, thanks to our pro, Holly; to the many parents who unselfishly dedicate their time, to the members of this community who generously gave their time and talents to our production; to those sponsors who with their generosity have enabled our club to go on; and most of all to our children, who have skated very hard this year and have completed the skating season with a great feeling of accomplishment. Thank you!!

Let’s look to the new season with the same enthusiasm as we have had this year!

LADIES HOCKEY

On April 16th, the Ladies and Senior Hockey teams held The following awards were presented

.a wind-up banquet. to members of the Ladies Hockey Team:

Best Goaltender

Best Two-Way Player Best Positional Player Most Improved Players

Best Defence Best Forward

Top Scorer

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team members in appreciation for his time and dedica-

tion over the past two years.

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News

By Melanie Wolfe

As the snow begins to melt we’re once again looking forward to outings to the Fire Hall, Post Office, R.C.M.P. office and possibly Overton’s farm, where there is a new foal we’d all love to see.

I’m looking at the possibility of starting a “Fun Splash” swimming programme at the pool in early May. This will only go if I get at least two volunteer parents to help Lorraine, Eric and myself with the kids in the water and during the dressing room scene. This will not be actual structured lessons but more of an orienta- tion/introduction to the water. Eric and I have come up with what we think is a good time slot - Mondays and Fridays 10:00 - 10:30 and ~1:00 - 1:30. Naturally parental permission will be required before any of the children even think of getting wet! (If for whatever reasons you do not wish your child to participate, please keep him home from playgroup on those days, as there will not be anyone in the playgroup room to watch them.

A new executive was elected at our annual meeting in April. They are: President, Lorraine Drzimotta: Vice-President, Tracy Kellar; Secretary/Treasurer, Debbie Kethler.

I’d like to take this time to thank Marlene Shipley and Pauline Woodrow for all their support of my pro- gramme over the past couple of years. :

The playgroup will be finished for another year on May 27, and will reopen next fall. If you have a preschooler who you feel would benefit from a play- group situation, please call me as soon as possible to get your name on the list for next year. I can be reached most evenings at my home number, 778-7209. If you’re undecided about next year, please drop by any Monday, Wednesday or Friday during class time and take a look at what we’re up to!

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SPECIALTIES INCLUDE Eggs Benedict, Strawberry Crepes, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs and

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NORTHERN LIGHTS ; COLLEGE

Allan Studd

May marks the last month of active operation for the Cassiar Learning Centre. Officially, we close our doors on May 31 and reopen on Labour Day. It is possible that some activities will continue into the first part of June as this has been a busy year. The Centre has seen more events, courses and activities in the 87/88 year than ever before. The Stikine Campus as a whole, has taken in twice as much revenue as last year and our Student Contact Hours are a way up. This is gratifying for those of us who work so hard to make the College’s presence felt in Cassiar and in the region. It is gratifying too, in the sense that the more the public responds, the more we are able to do.

Right now we are sponsoring an Industrial First Aid course, an Introduction to Computers and a course in Quilting Techniques. The Quilting has been delayed by two weeks, so if that catches your interest there may still be time to sign up. Please feel free to contact us at the Learning Centre.

Being a Community College means much more than simply putting on courses that catch people’s in- terest. It also is being involved in the community and

facilitating events that are of service. In the past year

we have been happy to participate with the community in providing cultural events, job search training pro- grammes, lectures in interesting topics, investment couns- elling, computer time and information on Educational Institutions, In the future, we hope to provide library facilities, work in close association with the Ralph Voss Centre, with the C.C.C. and other community groups. We also hope to eventually provide Cassiar with better facilities in the field of Computer Labs, Distance Educa- tion and Shop Space. The scope of a Community College is broad. Northern Lights College now has a Statement of Mission which in part says’ “Northern Lights College is an educational, cultural, social and recreational resource and has a special responsibility for leadership in the development, promotion and delivery of education to people of the Northern region of British Columbia.” We would be happy to sit down with anyone at any time to discuss our “mission” and how it relates to Cassiar.

One new addition to the Learning Centre in the next few months will be the Cassiar Amateur Radio Operators Club. This will be an active Ham Radio Station whose purpose will be to provide instruction leading to obtaining a commercial license and experience in operating a real station. Information can be obtained by phoning the Learning Centre or speaking to Mary Ryan or John Slana.

If we can be of any assistance in helping with your Education needs please do not hesitate to come in and see us or give us a call. We are always ready to try and help.

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All Saints Anglican Church

SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Ist, 3rd, and 5th Sundays: HOLY EUCHARIST 2nd and 4th Sundays: MORNING WORSHIP THRIFT SHOP: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 7 to 8 p.m. MINISTER: Rey. Allan Studd PHONE: 778-7239

It is wonderful to see the Spring Sunshine and to watch the snow melting. Everyone had lost patience when for two Sundays in a row, it snowed and we watch- ed helpless as the streets turned to rutted obstacle courses and the tops of the fences were finally officially buried. What a change a few days of sunshine can make. All of a sudden everyone was smiling. It was as if a great burden had been lifted off of our shoulders. The water running in the streets gives one hope.

Hope is a precious commodity. In the Greek myth of Pandora’s box, all kinds of evil and pestilence escaped, (when it was opened) to bring hardship upon human kind. Only hope remained. That, and nothing else. Sometimes when I have visited in hospitals I have come across people who have had all stripped from them — their health, youthfulness, friends, wealth, but the one thing they have retained is hope. It is no longer hope that they will recover or gain back what they have lost, but simply a quiet hope that there will be some- thing more in the life beyond.

School Advisory Council

Dear Members of the Community:

The School Advisory Council is made up of eight elected representatives who work as a liason between the community and its schools. Also attending the council meetings are the principals and teacher repre- sentatives from each school. All of our meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to attend.

Our primary purpose is a communications ve- hicle between the community and the schools. In this way, we are able to bring the concerns of the parents to the schools as well as allowing the teachers to express their concerns. We are here to make the schools better ‘for our children. or bad, to any member of the council or any of our

Bring your comments, be they good

meetings.

Of the eight council seats, six two year terms are now up for election. If you are interested please contact one of the members listed at the end of this letter. Nominations will close on May 10th. Voting will be held at the Cassiar Shopping Centre on Wednesday, May 18th, between noon and 6:00 p.m.

Thank you and we look forward to your involve- ment. Our next meeting will be on May 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Secondary School Library. Meetings are the’

second Wednesday of every month. COUNCIL MEMBERS

Ross Harper 778-7886 Nancy Gleason 778-7722 Bev Storie 778-7648 Marlene Shipley 778-7471

Louise Clark 778-7263 Shirley Howard 778-7661 Claudia Huber 778-7657, Ny TEI Regt fy

Life without hope is nothing. To lose hope is to give up living. Christians live in perpetual hope of the resurrection from the dead. Such a hope has given Christians in generation after generation a power, author- ity and courage to carry out deeds that could not be attempted by people without a faith. The warm sunshine, the long hours of daylight bring a realization that we have survived another winter. Walking on dry pavement, pedallings our bikes and enjoying the long evenings throws a different slant on life. On reflection, it is sure that God has a hand in this recurring miracle.

It is a hopeful thing to understand that someone greater than us is guiding this world.

high office who are so out of touch with the ordinary person in the street. In all that I have done in my life I have always had a sense that the decisions were not mine, but God’s. And that is a hopeful thing, Wherever I go and whatever I do it will not be a total disaster, because God is there with me and will have me do what must be done. The warm sunshine of the past couple of weeks has reminded me that This is not a world out of control, but one at least where hope remains - hope that God, no matter how much he may despair of this world, is still part of it and will not leave us lonely.

Spring is a wonderful time of year. an even more wonderful aspect of our lives.

Hope is

PIANO STUDENTS

All Saints Church was the scene of a piano recital on Monday, April 11th. Mrs. Betty Studd, teacher, pre- sented her students to the audience for whom they displayed their achievements. All listened as Jeffery Johnston played Good King Wenceslas and By The Pond; Andrew Johnston, My Fifth and The Donkey; Malcolm Studd, Musette and Punch and Judy (Duet); Susan Lanphear, When The Saints Go Marching In and An Old Song (Duet); Jennifer Mehr, On The Trampoline and The Cuckoo (traditional); Stephanie Slana, La Cucaracha and Ode to Joy (Beethoven); Janice Coran, Birdling Serenade, Sailboats (Duet) and Square Dance; Jennifer Becket, Swanee River and Cosmos In The Garden (Japan). Unfortunately, piano student Erin McGrail was unable to attend the recital due to illness.

Mrs. Betty Studd closed the recital with Adagio, Sonate Pathetique (Beethoven) and Dry Your Eyes by Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson. A luncheon was served following the recital where students, family and friends gathered for a celebration of the students’ success.

SPRING

pool opens — May 2nd

CHECK THE SCHEDULES AT THE REC CENTER AND POOL

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SCHEDULE Saturday Mass 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

In our celebration of Lent, a very beautiful project was done by Dawn and Sandi McGill. On each of the five Sundays of Lent, Dawn and Sandi drew and colored pictures using the themes from the readings. This display grew as we journeyed on our way to the cross. These pictures added to our Lenten celebration, especially for the children. With the beautiful pictures to look at, they could understand the readings more easily.

Receiving first communion during the Easter Season were Michelle McGill, Sinead McGuinness, John Tyne, and Allan Vidovic. This was really a special cele- bration for these children and the parish as a community.

The ‘Good Friday Walk for Development and Peace” saw about 26 hardy souls walking 7 miles, raising approximatly $880.00. Thank you to all the people who supported this annual event.

Easter Sunday we welcomed into our Parish through Baptism, Emily Krista Wilcox, daughter of John and Sandi Wilcox, sister of Brent, Theresa and Katie.

April 17th was a very special occasion as Bishop Lobsinger visited. We always look forward to his arrival and Sunday was no exception. During mass Mr. Jim McGill was inducted as a Minister of the Eucharist. The First Communion class presented gifts to the Bishop and received communion for the first time.

The sacrament of Confirmation was bestowed on Allan Artico, Chad Clark, Stanley McGill, Peter Mc- Guinness, Stephanie Slana and Stephen Vidovic. A pot fuck luncheon was served downstairs after the mass. At this time the confirmation class thanked a few people with the following words: *

“First of all we would like to thank Bishop Lob- singer for being with us today and helping to make this celebration even more special. As young people just beginning our journey as soldiers of Christ, your

words and prayers are really needed and appreciated.”

‘We would also like to thank our CCD teacher,

Sister Clair, for standing by us — even though at times she would of preferred to stand on us.” Mi “We are fortunate to have such a fine priest as Father LeVerge among us. As a lot of us know, we would have a hard time filling his shoes, especially when it comes to snow shovelling,””

“And most importantly, our parents. Through their faith, guidance and a lot of patience we would not be who we are, or where we are without them.”

“Thank you sponsors and people of this com- Pe for your prayers and making this celebration

pecial day to remember.” by Louise Clark

GIVE RECITAL

Back row, I-r; Janice Coran, Jennifer Becket, Betty Studd, Stephanie Slana.

Front row I-r; Malcolm Studd, Jeffery Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Susan Lanphear, Jennifer Mehr.

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