Monday, November 3, 1986 RED RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Monday, November 17, 1986 Page 20 M 43/41/4, Staff development da NOV 1 8 1986 PERIODICALS draws capacity crowd Learning Resources Centre 1
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Dr. Arnold aimark addresses the problem of South Gym leaves standing room only. juggling increased educational services in an era of budget restraint. by Annette Martin staff/administration popula- said, made off with sand- tion at the college, says wiches meant for attendees. Red River Community Col- McLaren. Noteably, the Students' lege's first staff development Rick Dedi, assistant to the Association office was also day on Nov. 13 was coined a president, said he received closed for the day. success. equally enthusiastic responses Joan McLaren, director of This development program from participants. Although program and staff develop- was different from past ones co-ordinator Roy Pollock ment, said she received for two reasons. First, it was could not be reached for com- nothing but positive feedback an all-day in-service, and ment, Dedi said the event has and predicts this will become a secondly, it involved more surpassed even Pollock's most bi-annual event. than just instructors but optimistic predictions. The purpose of Thursday's administrators, secretaries, There were 57 workshops in-service was to ferment new 1 clerks and cooks, as well. with attendance at each rang- skills and ideas and instruct S.A. Business Director Don ing from ten to 90, said people about new programs Hillman was critical of the in- McLaren. and career advancement service. It involved so many The only flop was the lunch opportunities. people that cafeterias were which failed to fill all the In total 620 people attend- November 12186 closed. The caretakers, he growling stomachs. ed, just 100 shy of the total Exiting Toward Excellence by Annette Martin ing licence plates were seen "Toward Excellence" escaping from the west and 12-12:45 Tower Lounge south staff/visitor parking lot: blossomed on Nov. 13 to a full-house but by 11 a.m. the petals began to fall. 508 CSC, 120 TAN, 756 ALU, The theme for R.R.C.C.'s 803 DXT, 189 CDU, 259 CMP, staff development day churn- 463 TLT, 976 DGE, 460 DSN, ed in a capacity audience of 980 DAL, 634 EAN, 620 AUX, well over 600 but before noon 293 DNG, 102 CHE, 664 EBG, One Crazy Guy!!! almost half of those par- 538 CNG, 871 ANG, 340 CBD, ticipants had left. 461 DXG, 940 HWX, 373 BAS, Rick Dedi, assistant to the 522 CNN, 158 BWB, 886 CLX, president, estimates the 702 BDB, 915 EBN, EVA JOY, population of the college's 853 ANX, 387 DNT. total staff and administrators at about 635, indicating that There was an average of 1.3 November 6/86 12 to 12:45 the majority of these were pre- inhabitants per vehicle. sent for the first session of the John Hampton, sargeant in day. charge of commissionaires at The program was to last the college, said the staff/- • from 8:30 a.m. till 6 p.m. for visitor lot was packed full that Tom Teller Blues Band which teachers and admini- morning but, confesses com- strators would be paid their missionaire Nick Harman, regular salary. "I'd say it's about 60 per cent Between 10:40 and 11 a.m., full now." This was at 12:30 in the Tower Lounge however, cars with the follow- p.m. Was it something they said? Page 2 Monday, November 17, 1986 Monday, November 17, 1986 Rebels with a cause News by Paul Samyn incurred or the $115 suffered Neither Doug Stokes, who echoed the statements he made (CCAA) should have come Photo by: C.R Procyk In a move that Ray by the bus company. coached last year's team, nor in a confidential letter to col- down harder on the other Newman, vice-president of "I was at those nationals Rebels defenceman Rod Mati- lege president Gary Polonsky teams, we can not absolve student services called unfair, and there was no damage, no ation could think of any major (dated June 3, 1986) where he ourselves of responsibility for the Canadian College Athletic nothing," Newman added. incident warranting suspen- called the behaviour of Red our actions," he said. Potential fur coats Association (CCAA) suspend- As well, college physical sion. Rutherford said that he River's team appalling, ed all Red River teams for one education instructor Jack While this controversy may chastised Newman for his lack voted against the suspension year. Rutherford, who was CCAA be academic, as funding cuts of interest in the matter, and but supported the decision This blow to the college's treasurer when the decision have cancelled this year's var- asked for Polonsky's coopera- placing Red River on proba- dormant varsity sports pro- was reached, admitted that the sity athletics, Newman tion in ensuring that the col- tion after their coach, Doug maim trees alleged damage was all a case remains upset. Smith, threw hockey sticks on gram was due to the hockey of mistaken identities. He also lege reimburse the hotel and teams's actions at the national "We were shafted by the bus company for damages the ice — actions which did noted that those teams respon- CCAA and I intend to appeal not promote ethical behaviour By C.R. Procyk position. quickly, the beavers are out championships in Kamloops incurred. Giant rodents are out of during March. sible have been sent bills for and fight it all the way," said in sport. The beavers are still at it. If and have the damage patched the damages. "Red River's got a list of control next door to R.R.C.C. you go for a jog, you will see up by the time the crew Mal Stelck, past-president Newman. Saying that the real issue Despite this, Stelck con- violations as long as my arm," was that this unethical campus. Beavers are gnawing several downed trees along the finishes for the day. Beelen of the CCAA, said the $1500 Interested in protecting the tinues to defend the suspen- image of the College, Newman Stelck said. behaviour had reoccurred, in the night. Stately old trees brook and many stumps that hopes that he'll be able to damage that the team allegedly are falling in Brookside caused to their hotel and bus sion. called last year's hockey team, Rutherford, who was Mani- Rutherford suggested that the look like very short pencils gradually lower the water toba's official spokesperson at Cemetery. sticking out of the ground. enough that the uninvited provided the basis for the Noting that Red River had who were undefeated in the best thing to do would be to the CCAA Annual General turn over a new leaf. According to senior Beelen says that wire mesh guests will start looking for a suspension, prohibiting the already been placed on a one Midwest International College Meeting in June, admits that "When you start to get a foreman Leo Beelen, the wrapped around the lower more hospitable environment. Rebels from participating in year probation as a result of Hockey League, a gutsy group beavers moved in last year. the national championships, in the hockey team's behaviour of guys that did us proud. he has mixed feelings about reputation, you have to be as trunks was successful in pro- the suspension. "While they They dammed the brook to tecting shoreline trees but the Like maybe under the Pro- addition to a $1000 fine. at the 1985 nationals in Moose Newman added that he can good as gold," he added. create a pond, and in three rodents just marched further jector trailer? However, evidence indicates Jaw, he said there was no not help but feel that the days, cut down twenty-five into the cemetery and cut Okay, girls. Get out those this basis may have been ill- chance of the suspension being suspension is unjust as those trees. When the beavers failed other trees down. traps and spend your lunch founded. revoked. teams responsible for the to respond to eviction notices What to do now? Beelen has hour in the pursuit of the large Newman presented letters Stelck, who is athletic direc- damages received no disciplin- a licensed trapper was called his crew use the back-hoe to economy size rodent. Here's from both the David Thomp- tor at Selkirk College in ary action by the CCAA. in. Alas, someone began steal- open a channel in the beaver your opportunity to get that One of the injured parties. son Motor Inn and Larry's Castlegar, B.C., also added "Why us?" he asked. Food for ing the trapper's traps and he dam. But they have to be genuine fur coat, even though Bus Rentals which confirmed that the team was involved in Stelck flatly denied quit, declaring it a losing pro- careful, if the water drains too you're still on student aid. that the hockey team was not other abusive conduct, Newman's charge that the responsible for either the although he did not offer CCAA had something against Bus bashers $1417 damage that the hotel examples. Red River. In doing so, Stelck thought Fewer students By Angela Roozendaal Services and Beaver Foods Despite the recent increase Limited are paid by their in food prices at the college, respective universities. still at large food is still less expensive than Don Hillman, executive food at the two universities. director of R.R.C.C. leave the flock Security supervisor Ernie Food services at the Univer- Student's Association, says By Riva Harrison Marion said no charges have sity of Manitoba and the the government wants to make By Kelly Taylor image of caring really helps. mean more graduates but Pol- Halloween night has always been laid but two college University of Winnipeg are revenue from the college. As a I'd like to think that the staff onsky says he doesn't feel this been known for it's pranks students are suspects. The result, food prices were incre- As of Sept. 30, the dropout provided by V.S. Services and has always bent over will increase competition for and Oct. 31 at Red River Com- police are looking into it and ased above cost. rate at Red River was 51 per Beaver Foods Limited respec- backwards to help the students jobs. munity College was no dif- it's out of his hands. He sug- tively. The catering companies But, despite the increases, cent lower than the same time and now I feel they are ben- "There is no surplus of gests the pranksters own up R.R.C.C. students on the last year. ferent. must justify price increases to ding to a point of doing good people in our society. Two men dressed like the and take responsibility for food committees at universi- average are still getting more Ray Newman, vice-presi- somersaults," Polonsky says. Our grads are seen as really their actions. for their money. dent of student services, Blues Brothers decided to take ties. The college has also added good by employers. In touring a ride on a city of Winnipeg "It was only a prank but According to Dave Red- A roast beef dinner with credits this to the new integrated programs. These industry, I have heard a when it involves or hurts potato, vegetable, three counselling policy. bus following the beer bash. ding, a manager with V.S. Ser- are programs for students who number of accolades to the The bus was parked outside others, then it has gone one vices, "The university doesn't ounces roast beef, and a seven "We are now getting to pro- do not have all the academic college. This is what gives us step too far." ounce beverage costs $3.85 at blem areas before people start the front entrance of the col- want us to lose money, but qualifications for the course. the highest placement rate in lege. Everyone agreed the Program coordinator Steve they don't want us to make a the U of M, $3.95 at the U of in the college." the nation," Polonsky says. W, and $3.10 at the college. Polonsky says these pro- prank was funny at first, but Maitland of the Students' profit either." The college has started send- "You can't be better than Association agreed it was a A 1.5 ounce cheese sand- ing out forms on which new grams cycle students between when the bus hit a pole, caus- Redding and Paul Brasca, number one, and now we are ing damage, then it became a police matter. He said if the wich at the college is $1.15, students can request informa- regular classes and support number one in terms of attri- manager of Beaver Foods subjects so that students matter for the police. guilty parties are college Finoto oy: orian Limited, say the food at the and $1.05 at the U of W. A 1.5 tion on a wide range of tion as well. If our placement students, they will be banned The Rebels are "a gutsy group of guys who did us proud," ounce ham sandwich at the U counselling services. graduate from a two year Nick lafolla, spokesman for universities is priced to cover rates were touch and go, the Winnipeg Transit, says they from further S.A. activities. of M is $1.50, $1.35 at the U College president Gary course over a three year term. point on increased competi- according to Ray Newman. costs and nothing more. V.S. This is now being applied to are less than pleased about the "It happened after the beer of W, and $1.30 at the college. Polonsky calls this an early tion would be valid, but Students wanting a mid- one year programs to stretch incident and when the bash and we can't go home warning system and says it has because our grads are in high morning snack pay 50 cents played a part in the lower them out to two years. criminals are apprehended with 400 people and be respon- demand, it can only mean win, charges will definitely be laid. sible for what they do," for a glazed donut and 55 dropout rate, but also points "Service to students is the win, win for everyone." focal point of everything we lafolla says this is now a Maitland replied, when asked cents for a bran muffin at the out a number of other factors. Newman says that now most U of M, 55 cents each at the U "We have added three do. To remind ourselves that police matter and they are about the S.A.'s responsibility of the dropouts are those who investigating all possible leads. in the incident. of W, and 40 cents each at the counsellors to the staff. We the students are our clients is found they were not exactly important in considering new college. A seven ounce cup of have been talking about caring suited to the course. coffee at the U of W is 55 cents in everything we say and write policy," Polonsky says. "Less people are dropping The lower dropout rate will and 45 cents at the college. and I think that giving that out." ■ Students wanting to grab a burger and fries for lunch pay • Park $1.30 for a plain hamburger at C11% OFF JETS the U of M, $1.40 at the U of Invasion of the in mars MATH W, and $1.35 at the college. your Butts YOUR CURRENT BE A by H.O. Ax class to begin or end. Again, In accordance with the new because people gather there, STUDENT La BIG SISTER body snatchers City of Winnipeg regulations smoking is banned in the • 90 Minutes prior to Face-Off, right up to Game Time, show and bylaws that recently came hallways. your current Student I.D. at the South 1/449st Arena Box Office the black lecture theatre. S.A. dent concerns. Mike Migliore into being, R.R.C.C. will be The washrooms are a simi- and Save 72 Off the regular ticket price of $15 or $16.25 on by Annette Martin HArcES A BIG- I was trying to hold its annual was perturbed that the enforcing new standards and lar story. Anytime there is selected seats -FENCE. ()IF-FL Perhaps student council college's washrooms have general meeting but a bylaw regulations in regards to more than one person in the • Over 3,000 seats available per game should resort to offering free powdered soap in their 16 requires one per cent of the smoking in the college. washroom smoking is forbid- Limit 1 ticket per student beer in order to get sufficient full-time student body to be in dispensers which is far rougher As a result of the new bylaw den. • participation to hold its func- attendance. on hands-than the gel soap. and effective immediately, That leaves only the parking NOVEMBER HOME SCHEDULE tions. The meeting proceeded with smoking will be banned in all lots for the nicotine freaks and 7 FRI. NOV.7 — 7:30 P.M. — ST. LOUIS BLUES Wednesday's student coun- attendance just a squeak over Migliore also raised the con- areas of the college except the so long as they do not line up SUN. NOV. 9 — 7:00 P.M. — NEW JERSEY DEVILS cil meeting had to be canceled the 47 needed bodies. cern about power in the park- parking lots. in any order they are free to SUN. NOV. 16 — 7:00 P.M. — N.Y. ISLANDERS' since only five of the 31 coun- Approval of the Annual ing lots. He was told and that According to the bylaw, puff away their lives in peace. TUES. NOV. '18 — 7:30 P.M. — PITTSBURGH PENGUINS cil members showed and a 50 General Meeting minutes, smoking is banned in any it doesn't come on until It will be only a matter of FRI. NOV. 21 — 7:30 P.M. — L.A. KINGS per cent showing is required to presentation and acceptance lineup. days before the administration temperatures exceeding -10°C SUN. NOV. 23 — 7:00 P.M. — L.A. KINGS hold a quorum. of the '85/86 financial and it remains on for 20 Students have the tendency posts the new signs forbidding Only one week earlier, Chris statements, and appointment minutes followed by a 20 to gather in lines or rows in the smoking in the college and Choptain, recognizable as of Carl Heim as auditor for minutes shut-off. hallways and cafeterias, so approximately two weeks ASSOCIATION OF WINNIPEG always in her spikey doo and yet another year burned up After fulfilling its formal smoking is banned in those before the security police start OIN THE FLIGHT CREW AND SAVE! ROOM 106 - 447 WEBB PLACE rainbow attire, spent nearly 15 only 15 minutes, as promised obligations, S.A. produced the areas. This cancels the puffers handing out tickets for those *Limited Quantities Available 942-4574 • 942-1490 minutes of her lunch hour to the coerced audience. favorite place to indulge in a people who dare to defy the promised payoff — free coffee • J coercing student bodies into Next on the agenda was stu- and donuts. quick one while waiting for a new anti-smoking bylaw.