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PAGE 24 ti OUR COVER You may think this is a scene from a television scary movie, but it's not. This is one of the cast iron behemoths putting holes in the ground by Building F to correct structural deficiencies. It's not a good place to take your kids to play, but it does provide an interesting distraction to Assin 0oic nn the usual .RRCC scene. See page 6.

sda, SA president John Coy holds the winning ticket in the draw for a free gourmet dinner for two in Assiniboia Inn. The lucky winner was Cam Andres ofthe Plumbing course.

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Editors Roy Tonn Robert Jankiewicz Gourn)et Advertising Manager Tim. Paul Production Staff Stan Roberts Contributors Brad Leiman niuipA Diane Kristjansson Teri Koutecky Roger Hill NS E)E Su Philip Don Walters Dave Nagy May 21 June 12, 1975 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Byron Gislason For What It's Worth page 5 Brian MacDqnald By reservation only Norman Solnik Dan Smith Licenced dining room. Cartoonists College at Large .8 page 6 Kenn White Dan Daulby

The Projector is published everyr second Wednesday Funny Pages • • page 14 during the school year by RRCC Students' Associa- tion and by Alpha Publishers. Printed by Derksen' Printers. Circulation 4,000. Advertising and con- PUB NITE tributor deadline for .June 11 is June 4 pro- jector qffice number is 786-6215. Letters are Sports...... ••...• page 16 welcome but only' signed correspondence will be Friday, May 30 4 to 8 published. Editorial content is entirely the respon- Admission 750 at the door sibility (ill the editors. Entertainment • page 17 Entertainment MacLean and MacLean — The Dirty Dozen Minus Ten THE PROJECTOR Evening will feature the first annual RRCC Boat Races with a challenge team VOL. IV from CKRC headed by Larry Stevens. NO. XVII Short Story ..•••••..... page 22 MAY 28. 1975 PAGE 3 PAGE 2 - For What It Worth

A. Man.. at the • Top eer iv GOOD "ROYAL USED TIRES High up in the tower that is Building C sits a medium sized been mysteriously disappearing from the library, and the only man who pushes a heavy work load. He is the Assistant Direc- ones who will complain about the new system will be those who d ”ResTire" tor of Educational Support Services, and he is responsible for have itchy fingers. • 523 most of' the, apparent physical changes throughout the campus. LRC renovations—The LRC is expanding to the basement, If you read the Projector, especially this issue, the name' of Cy . giving audio-visual staff, among others, their own facilities. Howard will be familiar. He has directed his staff over the years When the work is finished, which won't be until the structural towards the improvement of RRCC's campus, and maintains deficiencies in Buildings D, E and F are corrected, students will that=top priority is always - given to jobs that will benefit students. regain exclusive possession space until then used by LRC staff. Mr Howard is, directly in charge of the LRC, the television \ Parking lots—Winter is always cruel'on roads, and RRCC's EITRA studies and the audio-visual department, among others. He is a are no different. With the spring thaw, those little puddle on the CHARGE key man in the finalization of construction plans involving ground turned out to be a foot deep. But September, with FOR RRCC facilities. and also acts as liaison between outside groups gravelling and grading, we should have a level surface. Also, 300 and internal interests at RRCC. stalls will be electrified, which is about time, and 40 or 50 new INSTALLATION ones altogether will be created. That's just his job, you say? Yes it is, but he does it well. To Tennis courts—This is a personal favourite. RRCC , will join take, an example of Mr Howard's work, one only has to look at the ranks of good schools everywhere with four brand new SPECIAL the 1975-76 school year. Among dozens of small, medium and courts. They'll be a geat addition to the college, and something ■ 41gir; II•1I "b ....mi_ea7. .-77..., ■— large projects. his office has been and is involved in: . everyone can use. Mr Howard's office is going ahead with these r.. -.r • •••••th ' HI-SPEED Day care—This is the job that Mr Howard gives absolute top courts, barring severe administrative hassles, despite some 1 ‘ .4%iriS-"1164,"S"C11 - iliL 1 Vag 1 priority to. It was predicted in February that RRCC's day care budget problems. .'"`: • al allianli ailla ropiCitigil 10111ifila . i WHEEL centre would be finished in July, and three months later it's right The list could go on and on, but those mentioned are the ma- ilk..".afte."Sell: -"s on schedule and just waiting for government approval. With any jor projects from the office of the assistant director of BALANCE luck at all, this approval could be secured before June. educational support services. And as long as Cy Howard oc- Checkpoint The - security system in the LRC. Books have cupies the desk, the list will likely! never end. Yes, we want to help you RE-TIRE 97 * PER WHEEL IY OFFERING YOU THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL DEALS: 2 WITH ANY Eight Weeks Not Enough \ RADIAL WHITEWALL NEW.TIRE PURCHASE We also offer • you Post-secondary students will be Early last week Abdul Miah, chief BLEMISHED TIRES SPECIAL DISCOUNTS „Community college students have librarian at the LRC received a small always had a few problems when it comes employed for a period of 14 weeks while on our regular line the high school students will be employed handwritten note and a money order for of Radials, Belted, to ,finding summer employment. One of $15. The note said: their basic problems is the competition for only 9 weeks, still leaving the college 1 BR-78-13 - 37.50 Poly'eliter and Nylon student unemployed. "Five months ago I stole four ex- Tires. with university students who have most perimental Aircraft Association Hand- of the jobs that are available gobbled up The basic role of the community 611-78-15 - 48.50 Example: G79-14 Polyester college is to serve as a training arm of the books on aircraft design. Enclosed is a 4 ply Whitewall 31.50 by mid-May. money order to cover the cost. It's too This is a problem that has no solution government with their programs designed to fit the training and education needs as late to do anything abOut your lost time. HR-78-15 - 52.50 except for the possiblity of assistance Sorry, from the provincial government and it perceived by the government. Why then did the persons responsible for STEP not A.A. NOTE -- THESE TIRE S ARE. APPEARANCE BLEMISHED ONLY. seems that even they are doing little about take, the community college student into Mr Miah said the money order may be .THEY CARRY OUR RA f. LIFE TIME GUARANTEE ON WORKMAN- it. insufficent to cover the cost of the hand- The Department of Colleges and consideration when they designed the SHIP AND .MATERI Ad. PLUS OUR 40,000 MILE WEAR-OUT books. "Each book could cost $15.7 Universities Affairs has recently an- program? GUARANTEE. Discount for students nounced a $2.1 million program that now If this is any indication of how the and staff. forces college students to compete with government will run things when they take over the planning and organization (PRICES ARE IS EFFEC f ONLY WHIL• STOCK LASTS) "We don't high school students for summer employ- push our luck!' ment. of the post-secondary system we just may CORRECTION The program, Student Temporary have another Autopac on our hands. Employment Program (STEP), is design- ed to provide meaningful jobs for Let's Have a It. was erroneously reported in the last UNIROYAL TRUCK students and to help them further their issue of the Projector that the re-test that CENTRE Business Administration students were 2136 NOTRE education and will employ about 1,155 DAME AVE. WINNIPEG, MAN, students in 25 government departments. Hand for A.A. administered was worth 10 per cent of the YOUR. The program will run from May thru final mark. Ken Brown pointed out to us 1;movA—ic 772-5695 783-7291 CHARGEX mid-September, a period of 14 weeks, At. least one person passing through that the old test that was termed "invalid" leaving the college student who has 8 the halls of RRCC feels remorse for mak- was devalued to 10 per cent, while the re- weeks of vacation, without the possibility ing off with material from the Learning test was worth 20 per cent of the final of a STEP job. Resources Centre (LRC). ,mark. _PAGE

u+n-TalTartal. Day Care Waiting for Cabinet Approval Sr" College at Large

A submission has been prepared for Replying to a charge by SA president the committee and "the final dressup" John Coy that RRCC's day care centre was done last week. The submission was "hasn't ' moved" since February, Cy a joint effort by the Department of Construction of Retaining Wall Be ins Howard, assistant director of support ser- Colleges and Universities Affairs and the vices, said the centre may be completed Department of Public Wo'rks (DPW): by mid-July. Mr Howard said he doesn't anticipate "It certainly would appear to an out- any difficulty with Cabinet, but the sub- Cy Howard, assistant director of support services, said this sider that day care hasn't moved since mission was only "a step that must be. alternative was "not only the simplest, but also the least expen- February," said Mr Howard, "but all our taken." sive. The entire project; to be paid for by the Manitoba govern- mechanical, architectural and electrical - As well as satisfying the management Anent. will cost in the neighborhood of $800,000. Earlier in the plans have been made and finalized. committee, the plans have to get Cy H oward year ,the province received a liability claim from the Project We're just waiting for government ap- clearance from the first commissioner Prime Consultants. proval." and city by-laws have to be complied Two other proposals to prevent walls from buckling from The entire cost of the day care centre, with, said Mr Howard. The Electridal Technology :offices will lateral pressure were examined • and rejected. including moving of walls, carpeting, He said the day care centre is his of- take only a couple of weeks to complete, One called for reinforcement of the walls themselves. "This plumbing, etc. is $48,000. Any project fice's number one priority, but before any said Mr Howard.: They will occupy the entailed a lot of inside work," said Mr Howard. The other was with a price tag over $25,000 has to go construction can be done on it, new of- space formerly used by Watch. Repair in similar to the proposal that was accepted, but the new wall to be through the management committee of fices for Electrical Technology have to be Building A, until the latter was moved to built would have been considerably closer. "With that one," said Cabinet. It is this step that Mr Howard's 'completed. The day care centre will oc- Building D, in "the first step of our Mr Howard. "we'd be moving less dirt but using more concrete, office is waiting for. cupy its old offices. ladder." Construction to alleviate structural deficiencies in Buildings and with the retaining wall closer we could have run into foun- D. E and. F began May 15. The work is being done by ,Trident dation problems." Construction, and the approximated date of completion is Oc- He said M.M. Dillon and Associates were careful--to come up Third prize, also $50, was shared by Three Easy Pieces, a tober I. with the right design. "The onus is on them, and of course dance by three sexy midgets and the Vaudeville skit, a slapstick The design of the construction was handled and is supervised they're going to be careful to _get a design that will not create H•A*S•H, 4077 Wins Skits dialogue of old, but still funny jokes. by M.M. Dillon and Associates,, Consulting Engineers, and problems in the future." Beer and Skits night was sponsored by CAPSA. The trophy simply calls for a wall to be built from 25 to 30 feet away from The projected October completion date could be delayed by and refreshments were supplied by. Molson's. existing walls. Earth will be excavated from between the two the current carpenters' strike, said Mr Howard. "When concrete stool and photos by STAN ROBERTS walls, leaving an empty space to relieve lateral pressure on ex- is ready to pour, carpenters will be needed to make forms and if isting walls. Over the 25 to 30 foot space, a wide sidewalk will be they start to picket, other tradesmen as well will not cross the built. picket line." TEMP 75 Picking Up

Dale Partaker, a student in Teacher One outstanding bit of hobbymanship Education and a worker at TEMP 75, is a guitar made by Commercial Art stu- said that during the two hours the store is dent Ray Gander. It features an original open each day (1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m.) an design with a polished solid walnut body. average take is $20. It spouts an aluminum alloy neck and About half of this amount is from con- contains Fender electronics. The /guitar fectionaries, such as chocolate bars and has been appraised at $1,000, and the chips, with the other half coming from TEMP 75 price tage is $695. arts and crafts. TEMP 75 also deals in antiques. It has All arts and crafts at TEMP 75 (a an old ice cream maker and an assort- derivation of Teacher Education Manage ; ment of old bottles, which Ms. Borgford ment Program) are on consignment, said says are "our best sellers. Some guy Mr Partaker. The store sells items at a bought O.$7 worth one day. Now we're sav- price requested ey the contributor and ing up to buy price tags." What depths of decadence have we reached when jamboree takes a 10 per cent commission, said TEMP 75 had some initial financial night at the pub draws a bigger crowd than the second coming? Brian Kaleta, also of Teacher Education. help from the provincial government but Second Coming, a creation of four Business Administration Students can request items and pay for Teacher Education students had to students, was one of four skits played to an audience of between them later, said Mr Partaker. scrounge for most of what they got, said 175 and 200 people in the south gym, at Beer and Skits night,- Donna Borgford, also of Teacher Ms. Borgford. They reconditioned and Friday, May 9. Education, said more people are coming painted dividers and display cases, and The other skits. were—Hash, 4077, put on by the. Students' in to look now. "People seem to have a their cash register Was donated by Association, Three Easy Pieces, played by three nursing little more interest in what we've got now, Keystone Cash Register. students and Vaudeville-Relived and Died?!!?, by two computer even though we're sort of out of the way." The store has a staff of five Teacher programmers. TEMP 75 appeals to the bObbyist .Education students, who, working their Hash, 4077, a gruesome parody of the television shOw with a before the commercial salesman. Most of spares, can only fit two hours daily into similar name, won first prize of $100 and a trophy. Second the arts and crafts do come from students their schedules, said Ms. Borgford. She Coming, a bizarre foursome including a devices pervert, a dirty Business is slowly picking up in TEMP or friends of students, but there are items said the store was set up as an education old lady, a slightly deviant preacher named Father Upright and 75, RRCC's second store, since it opened bought commercially, such as a number experience, and was "made fairly inten- a Pakistanian guru with a foot fetish, took second prize of $50. May 15. of purses from Ontario. sive so we can learn." PAGE 7 s PAGE 6

trrcionn•■•••••■ • Two From RCC in Queen Finals RESEARCH

Miss Scott said she ran for Miss Manitoba because she had won RRCC's Freshie Queen competition, but that doesn't detract from the excitement of the Canada's Largest Service finals. "I think it's all the events that ex- cite me. And the whole atmosphere of the $2.75 per page pageant, with all those patio parties and riverboat cruises and fashion shows, and Send Now for Latest Catalogue being chauffered around everywhere. It's all exciting." Enclose $2.00 to cover return postage. Miss Sheffield said being in the finals is "unbelievable. don't really feel any I ESSAY SERVICES • different, but now so many exciting things 57 Spadina Ave., Suite #208 are happening. I think one of the most ex- Toronto, Ontario, Canada citing things about being selected is being Lori Sheffield in the fashion show. All the work I've Penny Scott As of May 15, Penny -Scott, SA vice- done with fashion shows until now has Starting May 18 and recurring for five ESSAY SERVICES president and this year's Freshie Queen, been with organization, but now I'll be consecutive Sundays, rehearsals for the and Lori Sheffield, SA public relations participating." June 21 fashion show are held at the AREA CODE (416) 366-6549 director, were among the 10 finalists The girls were selected to be among the Winter Club. During these five weeks, competing for the crown of Miss 10 finalists after closed circuit television finalists will attend a semi-formal recep- Manitoba. interviews at the CBC. After announcer tion at the Winter Club, a riverboat Research Service is Sold for The dickens, you say? Murray Parker had interviewed each of cruise, and a casual patio party at chair- Our No it's true, and if one of them wins, the 30 applicants for a minute or two, man Sid Scott's house. Research Assistance Only. she'll take home a $500 scholarship, a they , went to another part of the studio to June 22 is the Manisphere parade with complete wardrobe, and, according to walk for the judges. all finalists to be present, then finally, on Manisphere press releases, "many other Neither Miss Scott nor Miss Sheffield June 25, the big day arrives, and Miss valuable gifts." had expected to meet the other at this first Manitoba will be crowned in the evening. The crowned queen of the Miss general meeting, and both were surprised Every finalist, whether she is crowned 0 1 Manitoba pageant will travel through to see a familiar face in the crowd. or not, will come out a winner. Finalists Manitoba and the United States and will The judges then made their decisions get to keep the gowns, supplied by represent Manitoba in the Miss Canada and the finalists were notified May 15, the Ricki's, and the shoes, donated by The contest. next day. Shoe Tree, worn an the fashion show. Campus Representatives Required Please Call.

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si• Grad Apathy Termed "Disappointing" Stucients. To Perform Political Satire

paid about $8, over and above the revenue Apathy at RRCC among students has by BRAD LE1MAN reached a peak with graduation, said Bob from the tickets, and we had to absorb Loiselle, SA secretary-treasurer. about a $1.600 loss." ' "The SA has tried to get the best grad He said a lot of credit for the organiza- dinner and dance ever, and it was tion of grad had to go to Lyn Johnston, A political satire entitled Follow The Leader by Canadian has been adapted to suit the needs of the cast, who have devised definitely the best one in content and ac- SA activities programmer. "She put in playwright Carol Libman will be performed by 19 Crative Com- the choreography and included suitable music written by recor- tivity. The students want this and that but many hours trying to make grad a munications students in the Black Lecture Theatre on June 9 at ding artist David Bowie. when it's presented to them they don't memorable event for students and the 12:00. The theatre arts programme has created much enthusiasm care," said Mr Loiselle. apathy and the resultant turnout has been The play is a modern drama, a combination of expressionistic amongst the students taking the course. Their latest idea has Just over 350 tickets out of an disappointing to her." and theatre of the absurd. The production is the term project for been to try to get a grant from the Department of Tourism for available 800 were sold for grad on May '1 talked to a lot of people that were at a new Drama Course offered to Creative Communication the summer so they can take the play they are working on now, 24 in the Winnipeg Inn. "I'd say we didn't grad last year and I tried to eliminate all the things that were boring," said Mrs students under the direction of Irene Karasick. as well as others, Out to the community and tour. even have 20 per cent of all potential Mrs Karasick, a communications instructor with the college, students." he said. Johnston. "I wanted to find out what was really wrong with it because it bombed is also the director of an independent theatre group, 'Plays For "The SA .is trying to get something go- Living' Actors Company, which was recently awarded the ing but we can't force people to come out last year and I didn't want it to bomb this • Chancel Drama Award for contemporary community theatre. to events we have for them." year. She hopes that students who did not at- According to Mrs Karasick, "Drama is a way of learning The price of a single ticket was $6. Ex- about life. What you learn in role playing, in enacting another tend this year's grad will see her and dis- penses for the evening included wine, the character from another culture or another era, can never be cuss their reasons. "There wasn't guest speaker's fee, the security guard's learned from' a text book." wage. the band's fee, printing of tickets anything more that could have been done and menus and a meal, each plate of on this end. and I'd really like to know ••■ For this beneficial educational experience, Mrs Karasick which was billed to the SA at $7.77. why the turnout was so poor. There has • hopes to extend the drama option to a full course open to all "The tickets didn't even cover the price been talk of doing, away with grad from 7 Bob Loiselle students at RRCC. The course would include dramatic theory, of the meal." said Mr Loiselle. "The SA now on. practice theatre sessions, historical theatre studies, and all aspects of stage work, from behind the scenes to play writing and prop construction. An outline for such -a course has been submitted for review to David 'Williamson, chaiiman of the LRC Provides Individual Learning Applied Arts Department at the college. The present theatre programme was set for three hours a • Lack of training in writing week when it was first introduced, but it has come a long way in the centre for students who missed, behavioral objectives and in preparing since then. Usually the minimum number of workshop hours per The Learning Resources Centre has in- some classes or are studying independent- learning objectives. week is six, while for the last couple of weeks, work on the stalled 16 individual carrels complete with ly. • . To further extend independent learning production has increased the hours per week to 12. , self-contained electronic media aids to "When students work in the LRC, we facilities, the LRC will soon be installing The cast includes Roger Hill in. the 'Big Brother' role of Vic, provide specialized independent instruc- will try to help them with any of their 16mm units so instructors can use class Sheldon Globerman as Joe, and Brad Leiman as . Tom. tion to students who need' it. learning problems and communicate back time exclusively for discussion while films "Follow The Leader is a thought-provoking play which is Technical aspects of the play, including effective lighting and a The carrels, containing various audio- to the instructor. can be viewed independently. relevant to the apathy of the masses, its blind allegiance to a slide show, is under the supervision of Stephanie Bednarczyk. visual equipment such as video-cassette "The LRC will try to provide any sup- The success of the Independent Lear- leader for the sake of leadership, and the skillful ways leaders The choreography was arranged by George Markiw, Kim playback with color monitors, caramate portive services requested by instructors ning Centre "all depends on the coopera- can disguise their true motives," said Mrs Karasick. The play Leiman and Brad Leiman. Assistant Director is Valerie Kitcher. slide projectors and cassette players with who have independent or individually tion of the instructors and LRC per- rear screens, Kodak slide projectors, arranged courses. sonnel," said Mr Miah. Wollensak Sync cassette playback and "The LRC will assist instructors who Technicolor filmloop projectors with rear are teaching (or learning) in the LRC ac- screens, are located at the rear of the cording to the directions of the instructor. More Parking LRC. "The LRC will take special care and The objective of the Independent Lear- give assistance upon instructors instruc- ning Centre, as it is called, is to provide or tions to handicapped students." Space at RRCC help to provide alternate learning ex- The Publication stresses that all of the perience for those students who for some centre's assistance must be on an in- About 40 or 50 new parking stalls will reason may not attend regularly schedul- dividual or very small group basis, as the be created in RRCC's north parking lot ed classes. It will also help instructors LRC cannot handle classes or large and about 300 will be electrified in the reinforce learning for slow learners or groups at one time. north and west lots. students with varied abilities. There are dangers in individualized Along with this expansio,n, there will be Media News, the LRC's publication, learning, though, the publication points a resurfacing with more gravel, then a outlines the library's role in the Indepen- out. Some teachers, it says, who have grading of the lots to eliminate potholes dent Learning Centre. It states: attempted individualization have found that are now over-apparent throughout . "We will research any area of indepen- themselves working harder and enjoying RRCC's unpayed parking facilities. dent or individually arranged studies teaching less. There will be no paving done this year, (available commercial programs or ex- Three obstacles that are often men- said Cy Howard, assistant director of isting LRC resources). tioned by instructors are: support services, and not all stalls will be

"If instructors have units of a course • Lack of time to develop instruc- I electrified. "Some students," he said, (tapes, slides, guides, etc.) that can be tional materials, to write objectives and to "prefer scramble spaces to the more ex- studied independently, but under con- write pre-tests and post-tests. pensive stalls with plugs, and we have to trolled conditions, they should bring them • Lack of money to provide release leave them room." over to the centre. time from instructional duties to work on Work will start this • summer and "Instructors can file their lecture tapes, the program and to purchase equipment should be completed "before the snow study guides, and other learning materials and material. falls," said Mr Howard. PAGE 10 PAGE 11 77,,x,";;:,:.24,:v • -e.4-t.".*::70.:::::;55.. as, . ,.,t:04e10.0Sfr tet • sr Xtot:,"4:frtv ' Dental Service Provides Practice The Central Mortgage by DIANE KRISTJANSSON and Housing Cor- poration's display on Solar energy in the LliC, which ran from perience and patients learn about their May 15 to Mpy 23. It study models. "This is just a preventive mouths and how to care for them. "We Dental Assistant students from RRCC program. Fillings and extractions are not dealt with heating give the patients toothbrushes and floss. houses without uSing will perform preventive dental services done," explained Ms. Gold. One of our priorities is teaching them All treatments are administered under electricity or gas. until June 25 at the Faculty of Dentistry., how to take care of their own mouths." the supervision of a dentist and qualified 777 McDermot Avenue. said Ms. Gold. "Students are hoping to 'get practice iii personnel, she added. 'Students working in the clinic have cer- There are 40 students working at the all the preventive dental techniques. It has tificates \ in • chairside dental assisting. clinic and more than 1,200 patients can been found that auxiliaries can do a lot of They are now taking the expanded duties be treated. "We won't be turning people these time-consuming jobs that do not section of the course and are trying to away," said Ms. Gold:, take the skills of a dentist," said Iris Gold, apply what they've learned. co-ordinator of the • Dental Assistant There is a registration fee of $2.00 for "This is the second year we've done course. preventive services and $3.00 _for full ' this, and we hope to do it every spring mouth X-rays. The program is not a Students follow the same procedures as from now on," smiled Ms. Gold. Manpower Notes a dentist, she said. The services available money-making scheme; the fee helps To register for the preventive dental are preventive dental education, polishing cover the cost of supplies. services program, call 786-6339, or stop of teeth, application of decay-preventing These dental services have two advan- by room A1401 in the college. agents, radiographs and impressions for tages. The students get practical ex- 'We are fast approaching that time! Successful students will be leaving RRCC and taking 'up positions in in-

dustry. . ' Are Churches Doing Their Job In Canada? LIEUTENANT- - Our records indicate that a large number of you have not yet indicated what jobs you have accepted and at what During the past month surveys were conducted at the University of Manitoba and Red River Community College to gain insight into students' opinions on questions fac- salaries you will be starting your employ- ing the religious world today. GOVERNOR'S ment. 9 questions on basic religious tenets were asked each of the 580 persons surveyed. In an effort - to be of better service to banquox A basic yes, no or undecided response was • recorded. those graduates who come after you, we The following are the results of these surveys: would appreciate it very much if, before you leave the college, you stop by at our Yes No Undecided sound MEDALS office and give us this information. We Do you believe in a supreme bing? 77% 13% 10% have found that this type of information Do you believe in God? 67% 23% 10% is invaluable in our service to both the Do you believe Jesus Christ is the The Honourable W.J. McKeag, Lieutenant-Governor of student body and employers. _ son of God? 59% 28% 13% Manitoba, is pleased to announce that he will again be awarding We sincerely trust you will comply Do you believe that we can medals for proficiency to graduating students in the Manitoba with this request whether you were placed. communicate with God and He Community Colleges. These medals will be awarded to students through the efforts of this office or from with us? 51% 39% 10% For the closest approach who, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, combine to the any other sources. Can you answer the question; what, greatest extent in their graduating year: Change Of Addresses or who is God? 41% 53% 6% to realistic sound: a) Academic-and Technical ability; We request that students who have not Can you answer these questions: Design Acoustics b) Participation in College activities; and yet secured permanent employment ad- Where did I come from? Why am I c) Good character and personality. vise us of any address changes. Which here? and, Where am I going after this Micro Acoustics The awards at Red River Community College will be made to may take place after you • have left the life is over? 40% 54% 6% Rectilinear one student from each of the following groups: _ college. Can you explain the purpose for life 1) Diploma Course student from the science-based curricula; In past years,- we have received calls in this world? 51% 44% 5% Goodman's 2) Certificate Course student from the science-based curricula from employers as late as August offering Do you feel that Christ could make a (Direct)y Across Froin (including Academic Upgrading); employment to graduates, of the college difference in your personal life? 51% 42% 7% The Planetarium) 3) Diploma Course student from the arts-based curricula; anc we frequently experienced difficulty Do you feel that organized religion in 4) Certificate Course student from the arts-based curricula contacting graduates. the world is what it should be? 1'8% 77% 5% (including academic Upgrading). A. Gaskin The Selection Committee will be composed of: 1) One senior administrator from Red River Community College; is a 2) Two members of the instructional staff of the Related Sub- Grad Pictures wedding 546 MAIN STREET jects areas of the College; 3) Two members of the Student Association of the College. band WINNIPEG, MANITOBA R 3B IC4 Nominations can be made by any four or more instructors Formal graduation pictures will be taken on from Phone (204)943-3762 and/or students and must contain -justification as outlined in May 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in paragraph (1) above for making the nomination. the Tower Lounge. Get an appointment All nominations must be in the hands of the Selection Com- mittee by June 1,. 1975. time from the SA offices. Nominations can be sent to either Room C 719 or the Student Association Office, and should be marked "Selection Com- .4 mittee, Lieutenant-Governor's Medale'. PAGE. 12 PAGE 13 THOSE ASSHOLES IN THE AIRFORCE ARC GETTING MORE ANO MORE PARANOID EACH ,AND EVERYDAY. ttsai

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• . . . the Inner City Recreation Depart- ment for the free use of baseball Sports Shorts diamonds and ice rentals over the past in- MOVIES tramural hockey season; by S'U PHILIP . . . the Winnipeg School Division for Mr Howard. "Then it's back to DPW for Mainstreet, which realeased to coincide the permit to use Tec Voc grounds this a price. then we have to find the money. by DON WALTERS • :with • the 1972 • tour. They do 'three Ice is becoming a four letter word at Friday; This paper pushing could possibly be oldies—Jumping Jack Flash, Street Red River according to phys-ed director . . . Deer Lodge for providing in- done in a week and construction could be Fighting Man and Johnny B. Goode. You Roy Pollock. There haven't been positive tramural tennis courts; finished by July if we get it on right now." Concert Film Their Finest can certainly tell the Stones' favourites. replies from any of the rinks where the ..:RedRed River graphic arts people fora The courts, however, have only been Keith Richard especially seemed to enjoy Rebels have applied for hockey practice job well done. A homemade green and budgeted for $20,000. Mr Pollock had and game time. The only hopeful note, gone to the asphalt, people himself before these last three. gold brochure on intramurals is • being Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones For me, Midnight Rambler was a par- Mr Pollock says, is that some of the ma- sent to all area high schools. They might the present budget was drawn up and was ticular standout, far surpassing theelivie ef- jor locations don't complete their even . attract some new, special talent for quoted a price of $20,000. "We never fort on Get Your Ya-Yas Out. schedules until July. But don't worry, the varsity teams. checked it because it was at the last there's always our own outdoor facilities... minute." said Mr Howard. "Pollock Jagger, of course, is the star, dancing hadn't allowed for fences or other and leaping across the stage having a Intramurals are drawing to a close for details." great time. His variety of expression is in- the year. Co-ed volleyball is winding up. Tennis Manitoba's other two community credible, frequently flashing big smiles at Once teams received their schedules there colleges have tennis courts and Mr Keith and particularly enjoying himself were few defaults. Howard feels a lack of budget support when he's sharing vocals with him. One wall paddle ball is under way for won't hamper RRCC's chances. "Our "Aztec" Bill Wyman plays bass and Anyone? chews gum as he did when we first saw the first time with more than a dozen en- chances are pretty good," he said. "We've him on Ed Sullivan. Mick Taylor is ex- tries and golf has been run on Bel Acres' RRCC could have four outdoor tennis cancelled a few projects and we should be cellent but certainly not as charamatic as greens although results were not courts by the end of July if tentative con- able to scrape up the money." Brian Jones used to be. available. struction plans are approved right away, If and when RRCC does get tennis What I really wanted the Stones to do The intramural tennis tournament will said Cy Howard, assistant director of courts, they should be good ones. "They was The Last Time. I'd still be at the be run tonight from 4:00 to 9:00 on Deer support services. will be well spaced with plenty of room," Northstar watching them if they had. _ Lodge courts. The courts would be regulation size said Mr Howard. "We've included a As you can tell I'm a Stones fan from a Co-ed softball is scheduled for Friday and would be topped with asphalt and training board for practice, but for the way back and by me they can do no at Tec Voc and Sargent Park. If it rains possibly fenced in. To be located north of first summer we could be operating wrong. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Roll- the tournament will be played June 6. the hockey rink by Building F, the courts without fences because there's a shortage June Graham is still looking for soft- ing Stones is the perfect film for anyone have a "ball park" cost of $60,000, said of fencing material." free concert fiasco, The Rolling Stones is ball officials. Home plate umpires earn Jagger sings1/4 Jagger dances! reads the -else like me. It was originally released in Mr Howard. An electrical conduit will be included in strictly a concert film. There are no shots $2.50 per game while base , umps 'rate film promotional copy for Ladies and quadrophonic sound last summer; unfor- Following a request by Roy Pollock of the courts' construction, but the courts of the boys getting off planes and into $1.50. That's not bad pay for one hour or Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones currently tunately we just got the stereo print. the sports department, plans were sub- will not have lights. "We're not including limousines, then wandering around hotel four innings' work. See June today if. showing at the Northstar Cinema. Indeed You're watching a concert but you don't mitted to the Department of Public lights at this point because with the long rooms looking bored or equipment being you're interested. he does, making this film from their 1972 get any real sense of being there. Quad Works (DPW), the owners of the hours during summer there's really no set up. It's a compilation of the best songs It's that time of year again . Sincere North American tour the finest one made sound might have made that difference. buildings RRCC is housed in. DPW later need for them. However, if they're needed from about four concerts. In the order in thank you's to . . . students who shuffled of the Stones. The Stones played Winnipeg once and returned final construction drawings to at a later date. we can just plug them into which they were done during the tour we the inactive badminton schedule and Unlike their 1969 tour film, Gimme only once, in July, 1966. This film is the Mr Howard's office. the conduit without tearing up the entire see them on film, beginning with Brown reorganized single's play. They include Shelter, which was a cinema verite study closest they'll ever come to doing "Now we are trying to get acceptance surface."' Sugar. All but three songs are from Let it Sally Calich, Marcia Linnebach and of the Stones leading up to the Altamont J.a concert here again. from Steve Didcote (assistant college Nets for the courts will be purchased Bleed, Sticky Fingers, and Exiles on Brian Hamelin; director) and the sports department," said by the sports department. AVIDSON'S *Public Relations Photographs *Business Portraits *Commercial * Weddings Front row —L to R: Table tennis champions—Dharam Business Administration students and instructors clashed on Deonarine and Mary Szkwarek. the ice April 9 to determine mastery of the course. Although' both Back row—L to R: Foul shooting champions Greg Kuz, Karen teams claim they won, the students put more pucks in the net. Schmidt, Lorri Hughes and Vic Doerksen. 106 Osborne St. Ph. 453-8541 or 453-8551 PAGE 16, PAGE 17 Am I losin You is also a good song which tells the story of the band losing all RECORDS Lynerd Skynerd, Nuthin' Fancy their old friends because . of their jealousy over the band making it big. It even , features some bitch guitar licks from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Tomorrow Belongs To Me Not Up To Par Sweet Home Alabama. The problems in the record and the band is two fold. One is that although by BYRON GISLASON they owe a lot to Al Kooper for giving "Masters of the Music Today' them the break they so justly deserved, it (Dedicated to Barry) is obvious that Kooper has to go if this by DA V E NA t‘t .te.t .tti.;•-• ,.tt- •-,*:1?-•,?..'t.ttte-t;t:Itt'.•, ....' • band wants I to remain on the charts. ; sound effects. My Compliments To The Chef breaks a Kooper' is notorious for playing God in The Sensational Alex Harvey Band is Soul In Chains is the best cut on the bit of new ground, but doesn't fall back. the studio, ignoring the band and instead album, and another outstanding effort The song claws and satirizes several in- back with Tomorrow Belongs To Me, Nuthin' Fancy is Lynerd Skynerd's Second Helping. Listen to such songs as using the dials 'to his discretion, crushing their fourth and equally violent album. which will be recognized with Alex stitutions, a favorite Black Sabbath trick. all spark the band originally had. To Harvey classics like Sergeant Fury. The Sharks Teeth would hake been more in new album and biggest disappointment of Swamp Music, Needle and the Spoon and If any album was meant to wrap your the year. For a start the title of the album Free Bird on their previous albums and everyone's surprise he gave Lynerd brains around the sky, it would be this song shows the band in a new, easy, jazzy place further back, as a link between this Skynerd full rein in the studio for the first vein. Maybe they have decided their album and the last (possibly a sequel to is misleading because Al Kooper has then listen to such Cuts on the new album one. No other new album by anybody been struck once again with production such as ,Whiskey Rock n Roller and two albums but it seems temptation has measures up to it. The SAHB's material romance fantasies belong more in those Weights Made of Lead?). overcome him and as a result the band type of lyrics: The band keeps in step with Shake diarrhoea and as a result the production Saturday Night Special and you'll see is too varied, too grosse, and too in- of the album i§ quite complex. what I mean. suffers; Not only that but it seems he is You • freed my body but you left my That Thing, a • piece, in line with .Torn- teresting for anybody to try to challenge. This is what has ruined the southern pushing into the playing department too. soul in chains. mahawk Kid. It starts to bring the album Don't get me wrong, there are some Most of this new album is their heavier, band's latest disc. Overdubbed guitars On this album he plays some keyboards You say you love me but you don't to a close, as does the latter on its album. fine songs here reminiscent of the first rougher sound, like The Hot City mixed into the background and a usually and of all things in a southern rock band even know my name "Lets forget the treasure album. Railroad Song is written in the Symphony (from last album). The band butt-struttin' rhythm section has been a moog synthesizer (see what I mean). Al, With a little use of one's imagination, it And we'll \skip across the land" blues tradition showcasing some tasty continues to slide away from the heavy given the low level fob on the final mix- guitar and Ron Van Zant's mean it's time to fly the Koop. can easily be seen that all SAHB's songs "He paid him dues the goodbye blues blues on Framed, their first album, and southern voice. Made in the Shade is a The other problem is that due to in- of this nature relate back to Framed's I in simple synocopation" down of the album. As a result we have a more towards the gang bang grease of musical example of southern funkiness at flated egos among the band's three equal- just Want To Make Love To You. River Again, the title cut was not written by ballsy band with their pants up; we know Next. it's there but can't see it. its best featuring such instruments as a ly talented guitarists it is evident on this Of Love is the best'example of this .„ show- the band, and is a serene, sensitive, and Other than these trends, there aren't Anyone who has heard any of the Coke crate played admirably by Artimus album that the songs are being crippled ing an extended balance of ideas. quiet ending to the husk and vibrance of any real changes in the band or the group's earlier albums, Pronounced Pyle, the band's new percussionist, harp by the way all the guitar work is being Alex Harvey tells us his story of the the rest of the album. Like Anthem, for •music. Harvey's vocals are as alternately Lynerd Skynerd and Second Helping, will played by Wet Willie's own Jimmy Hall, democratically divided: among the world on the same side of the disc, as he the zillionth tithe, from The Impossible rough, soft, aggressive, and firey as ever. agree when I say that thing is finer than and even a touch of the sonic 70's, com stringbenders. I think they should sees it (or saw ,it maybe?): The Tale Of Dream, it indicates the band can be 'nice' Cleminson also continues to fire up the listening to this band get down in the pliments of Ed King on moog bass. This sacrifice some ego' for some common The Giant Stoneater. In any case, the tale if it wants to without getting stuck in the album with his unfolding guitars, which studio and fry the heads of anyone with song written by Van Zant is by far the sense next time around because there isn't can be told in three lines: bubblegum pile. hold in with Hugh McKenna's the good taste to listen to them. And this highlight of the album which includes all one soul inspiring guitar solo on the The eater eats- his fill and is not This album proves that The Alex keyboards. is what is .missing in the album. Gone is the qualities we know and love about this album thanks to their eenie-meenie satisfied . . . Harvey Band are masters of the music of Bassist Chris Glen and drummer Ted the funkiness and spontaneity of the first band and its music. Lyrical sauciness, minee-mo technique. Each layer a civilization - buy your today, and that tomorrow will belong to .McKenna keep an invigorating, driving album and the hard driving tri-guitar tongue flicking savory sex and sensual So if you haven't picked up either of own layer . . . them. It is progressive in itself and ranks beat throughout, standing for one .hell of work of King. Collins, and Rossington on yet commanding vocals. their two previous albums do so and let a backbone. And another tree dies of shame . . . with new efforts from such groups as this one by because Nuthin' Fancy is

Ribs and Balls makes for another joke Golden . Earing, Queen, and even the The album opens with the wild, wicked, it Sumthin' Chancy. and windy Action Strasse, another ac- close to side I; like the 'Hey, is that you raunchy ZZ Top. count of the band's romance fantasies. pissing on my leg' cutoff on side I of the Now we will waitfor Chapter V. when April Wine: Stand Back They immediately cut off thoughts last album. . the Aland hails Vibrania. provoked in this song with Snake Bite, a Side II is more intensely progressive in - -”Vambo he go on him way somewhat easier song to get into. I the music and ideas, as far as rock and He come back some sunny day No Limit to Excellence the band are respectively concerned. Give 11 wonder where they got the rattlesnake for He go home now . . . by DAVE NAGY I'm just a man without a place to start When we talk about worthwhile con- A first impression of the album might I'm just a victim for your love tributions, April Wine never fails to reveal show the group's love hangup: (you I'm not the one you're thinking of. new potential : Stand Back contains some figure it out) while being a Victim of Your A lot of the cuts on the album revolve good, clear improvements over previous Love, I Wouldn't Want to Lose Your around Cat's Claw, from Electric Jewels. Isn't it amazing material, while still following the classic Love, and Wouldn't Want Your Love The basic melodies have been derived Could-Have-Been-a-Lady format. (Any Other Way), and Tonite is a from that song and imaginatively rebuilt how soon later The opening cut, Oowatanite, is one Wonderful Time to Fall in Love. around the new strong, sensitive, lyrics. hell of a song to wake up to, echoing Just April Wine always gets some good April Wine has developed some fine comes after Like That from Electric Jewels. It tells rock and toll on their albums, not to men- progressions through On Record, Electric You that the album is generally incredible. tion the numerous love ballads. Highway Jewels and Stand Back which are quite The great thing about the album is that Hard Run, Not For You Not For Rock satisfying in their trend-setting. you buy now? ,you can tell what the songs will be like & Roll, and Don't Push Me Around are This group is certainly better known just by reading the titles, hence, no title the rock roots of the album. The latter is for its albums. The memorable single, cut. • a distinct improvement over Opening Could Have Been a Lady, outlasts the in- There are a couple of new concepts on from the Live album, with simple lyrics justice of the charts of I'm On Fire For Maybe you should Co-operators the album, as far as all the group's other and powerful guitars, reminiscent of You Baby, as is the case with the albums are concerned. April Wine has Carry On from On Record. floundering I Wouldn't Want to. Lose. Vine now and tf‘ never done anything like Slowpoke, for The way April Wine presents this Your Love. Credit Union 44 example. Aside from the mushy album makes it what it. is. Some how, it . The band is at a good but crucial spot doesn't matter what it is the group is try- in its life - with five solid albums including e.? bubblegum, its lyrics seem to make more cc; tc1 I 119S WHERE YOU BEIAING. sense than do any of the others. The ing to put across because most of the a live one it is still on its way up. All group also takes a shot at soul in Baby ideas they want to communicate are as that's needed is recognition . . . so wake , up, because there is no limit to their ex- . conventional as the titles: et. Done Got Some Soul, while remaining

I'm just a man with a broken heart cellence. 4 PAGE 18 identifyable. PAGE 19 I

Am I losin You is also a good song which tells the story of the band losing all RECO DS Lynerd Skynerd. Nuthin' Fancy their old friends because of their jealousy • over the band making it big. It even

." features some bitch guitar licks from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Tomorrow Belongs To Me Up .ToPar L. Svveet Home Alabama. , The problems in the record and the ■ band is two fold. One is that although by BYRON GISLASON they owe a lot to Al Kooper for giving "Masters of the Music Today" them the break they so justly deserved, it (Dedicated to Barry) is obvious that Kooper has to go if this by DAVE NAGY band wants to remain on the charts. sound effects.. My Compliments To The Chef breaks a Kooper is notorious for playing God in , The Sensational Alex Harvey Band is Soul In Chains is the best cut on the bit of new ground, but doesn't fall back. the studio, ignoting the band and instead album, and another outstanding effort The song claws and satirizes several in- Tomorrow Belongs To Me, , back with Nuthin' Fancy is Lynerd Skynerd's Second Helping. Listen to such songs as' using the dials to his discretibn, crushing their fourth and equally violent album. which will be recognized with Alex stitutions. a favorite Black Sabbath trick. all spark the band originally had. To Harvey classics like Sergeant Fury. The Sharks Teeth would hate been more in new album and biggest disappointment of Swamp Music. Needle and the Spoon and If any album was meant to wrap your the year. For a start the title Of the album Free Bird on their i previous albums and everyone's surprise he gave Lynerd brains around the sky, it would be this song shows•the band in a new, easy, jazzy place further back, as a link between this Skynerd full rein in the studio for the first , vein. Maybe they have decided their album and the last (possibly a sequel to is misleading because Al Kooper. has then listen to such Cuts on the new album one. No other new album by anybody been struck once again with production such as ,Whiskey Rock n Roller and two albums but it seems temptation has measures up to it. The SAHB's material romance fantasies belong more in those Weights Made of Lead?). _- overcome him and as a result the band type of lyrics: The band keeps in step with Shake diarrhoea and as a result the production Saturday Night Special and you'll see is too varied, too grosse, and too in- suffers. Not only that but it , seems he is You freed my body but you left my That Thing, a piece, in line wait .Torn- of the album i5 quite complex. what 1 mean. teresting for anybody to try to challenge. This is what has ruined the southern Don't get me wrong, there are some pushing, into the playing department too. Most of this new album is their heavier, soul in chains. mahawk Kid. It starts to bring the album band's latest disc. Overdubbed guitars fine songs here reminiscent of the first On this album he plays some keyboards rougher sound, like The Hot City You say you love me but you don't to a close. as does the latter on its album. mixed into the background and a usually album. Railroad Song is written in the and of all things in a southern rock band Symphony (from last album). The band even know my name "Lets forget the treasure btitt-struttin' rhythm section has been blues tradition showcasing some tasty a moog synthesizer (see what I mean). Al, continues to slide away from the heavy With a little use of one's imagination, it And we'll Skip across the land" it's time to fly the Koop. can easily be seen that all SAHB's songs "He paid him dues the goodbye blues given the low level job .on the final mix- guitar and Ron Van" Zant's mean blues on Framed, their first album, and down of the album. As a result we have a southern voice. Made in the Shade is a The other problem is that due to in- more towards 'the gang bang grease of of this nature relate back to Framed's I in simple synocopation" flated egos among the band's three equal- just Want To Make Love To You. River Again. the title cut was not written by ballsy band with their pants up; we know musical example of southern funkiness at Next. it's there but can't see it. its best featuring such instruments as a ly talented guitarists it is evident on this Other than these trends, there aren't Of Love is the best'example of this, show- the band, and is a serene, sensitive, and album that the songs are being crippled ing an extended balance of ideas. quiet ending to the husk and vibrance of Anyone who has heard any of the Coke crate played admirably by Artimus any real changes in the band or the group's earlier albums, Pronounced Pyle. the band's new percussionist, harp by the way all the guitar work is being •music. Harvey's vocals are as alternately Alex Harvey tells us his story of the the rest of the album. Like Anthem, for democratically divided among the world on the same side of the disc, as he the zillionth tithe, from The Impossible Lynerd Skynerd and Secpnd Helping, will played by Wet Willie's own Jimmy Hall, rough, soft, aggressive, and firey-as ever. agree when I say that thing is finer than and even a touch of the sonic 70's, com stringbenders. I think they should sees It (or saw ,it maybe?): The Tale Of Dream, it indicates the band can be 'nice' Cleminson also continues to fire up the listening to this band get down in the pliments of Ed King on moog bass. This sacrifice some ego' for some common The Giant Stoneater. In any case, the tale if it wants to without getting stuck in the album with his unfolding guitars, which studio and fry the heads of anyone with song written by Van Zant is by far the sense next time around because there isn't can be told in three lines: bubblegum pile. hold in with Hugh McKenna's the good taste to listen to them. And this highlight of the album which includes all one soul inspiring guitar solo on the The eater eats his fill and is not This album proves that The Alex keyboards. is what is ,missing in the album. Gone is the qualities we know and love about this album thanks to their eenie-meenie- satisfied . . . Harvey Band are masters of the music of Bassist Chris Glen and drummer Ted the funkiness and spontaneity of the first band and its music. Lyrical sauciness, minee-mo technique. Each layer a civilization - buy your today, and that tomorrow will belong to .McKenna keep an invigorating, driving album and the hard driving tri-guitar tongue flicking savory sex and sensual So if you haven't picked up either of own layer . . . them. It is progressive in itself and ranks beat throughout, standing for one .hell of work of King. Collins, and Rossington on yet commanding vocals. their two previous albums do so and let a backbone. And another tree dies of shame . . . with new efforts from such groups as this one by because Nuthin' Fancy is The album opens with the wild, wicked, Ribs and Balls makes for another joke Golden Earing, Queen, and even the Sumthin Chancy. and windy Action Strasse, another ac- close to side I; like the `Hey, is that you raunchy ZZ Top. count of the band's romance fantasies. pissing on my kg' cutoff on side I of the Now we will wait for Chapter V, when April Wine: Stand Back They immediately cut off thoughts last album. the 'band hails Vibrania. provoked in this song with Snake Bite, a Side II is more intensely progressive in -"Vambo he go on him way somewhat easier song to get into. I the music and ideas. as far as rock and He come back some sunny day No Limit to Excellence wonder where they got the rattlesnake for the band are respectively concerned. Give He go home now . . ." by DAVE NAGY I'm just a man without a place to start When we talk about worthwhile con- A first impression of the album might I'm just a victim for your love tributions, April Wine never fails to reveal show the group's love hangup: (you I'm not the one you're thinking of. new potential. Stand Back contains some figure it out) while being a Victim of Your A lot of the cuts on the album revolve Isn't it amazing good, clear improvements over previous Love, I Wouldn't Want to Lose Your around Cat's Claw, from Electric Jewels. material, while still following the classic Love, and Wouldn't Want Your Love The basic melodies have been derived Could-Have-Been-a-Lady format. _ (Any Other Way), and Tonite is a from that song and imaginatively rebuilt how soon later The opening cut, Oowatanite, is one Wonderful Time to Fall in Love. around the new strong, sensitive, lyrics. hell of a song to wake up to, echoing Just April Wine always gets some good April Wine has developed some fine comes• after Like That from Electric Jewels. It tells rock and -Toll on their albums, not to men- progressions through On Record, Electric yOu that the album is generally incredible. tion the numerous love ballads. Highway Jewels and Stand Back which are quite The great thing about the album is that Hard Run, Not For You Not For Rock satisfying 'in their trend-setting. you buy now? ,you can tell what the songs will be like & Roll, and Don't Push Me Around are This group is certainly better known just by reading the titles, hence, no title the rock roots of the album. The latter is for its albums. The memorable single, cut. • a distinct improvement over Opening Could Have Been a Lady, outlasts the in- There are a couple of new concepts on from the Live album, with simple lyrics justice of the charts of I'm On Fire For Maybe you should Co-operators the album, as far as all the group's other and powerful guitars, reminiscent of You Baby, as is the case with the albums are concerned. April Wine has Carry On from On Record. floundering I Wouldn't Want to. Lose, wing now and never done anything like Slowpoke, for The way April Wine presents , this Your Love. Credit Union example. Aside from the mushy album makes it what it is. Some how, it . The band is at a good but crucial spot bubblegum, its lyrics seem to make more doesn't matter what it is the group is try- in its life - with five solid albums including rci IT'S WHERE nu num. sense than do any of the others. The ing to put across because most of the a live one it is still on its way up. All group also takes a shot at soul in Baby ideas they want to communicate are as that's needed is recognition . . . so wake up, because there is no limit to their ex- Done Got Some Soul, while remaining . conventional as the titles: I'm just a man with a broken heart cellence. PAGE 18 identifyable. PAGE 19 Muddy Waters: Woodstock BOOKS

Still Going Strong Tar-Aiym Krang by Alan Dean Foster by BRIAN MacDONALD

Woodstock is perhaps in part a tribute to City that we all know and • it includes No Messages, Just a Good Story this man. Garth Hudson from The Band Waters and Fred Carter singing together. by DAN SMITH and Fred Carter, an integral part of coun- It moves back and forth between the two try music, have come to play for Waters and it is the most distinctive version that as has Paul Butterfield and Howard John- one will ever hear. Bob Margolin, on,the future, and let's us get away from the son. These people, with • the capable other guitar, adds some new riffs of his What else would you expect from an The Krang is a great unknown, .a present? assistance of Pinetop Perkins on piano own to make the song a little bit better author who believes that the greatest something left somewhere by the eons- Don't this book if escapism isn't and Levon Helms on drums have made than one could expect and Pinetop product of modern civilization is the ago departed Tar-Aiym. The Tar-Aiym, read your cup of tea. But if getting away from the WoOdstock record one of Waters' Perkins proves that he is an adequate chocolate chip cookie? as a race, accidentally killed themselves it all appeals to you, there's no better best. It is also nice to see Muddy Waters replacement for Otis Spahn on the piano. Science fiction, of course. And in the off millenia before the humans or the means. Put your Matt Helm 'thrillers' in rebound from Unkn'Funk his previous The album also features some blues case of Alan Dean Foster and The Tar- thranx made it into space. One of the the garbage, and leave your zap comix album. It was a disaster. standards including Born With Nothing Aiym Krang, a. vintage brew. things they left -behind was the Krang. The Krang is found, and in the finding, for the cat to pee on. Waters called the album Woodstock and Love, Deep as the Ocean. On these The Tar-Aiym Krang is Foster's first Flinx awakens. And he begins to see. Read The Tar-Aiym Krang. Science because he was awarded the key to the cuts Waters wailing guitar and the heavy novel, although he has completed others Allan Foster tells a good tale, and fiction, Ballantine paperback, $1.25. Muddy Waters is perhaps the most city and it is full of the electric blues that throbbing drum beat provides the since, most notably Bloodhype, (a semi- • that's the secret to reading this kind of. When you're finished it, you can pick up durable of all the artists who play the have made Waters famous among blues rhythmn that is the blues. Paul Butterfield sequel to Krang), and Icerigger. All three Bloodhype, Icerigger (wow, that book!), blues. In a profession that is noted for the purists. One of the best cuts is entitled is the best auto-harp blower in the works are simply superb. book. There's no great messages here, no the. Lord of the Rings, Dune, Ringworld, early demise of many of it's performers, Caledonia which has a synchronized ac- business and his artistry is predominant The first thing to get out of the way Treat revelations on what life is all about. The Worm Ouroborous, The Hobbit, Waters has lasted since the middle 1950's cordion and harmonica intro with Butter- throughout the album. He and Waters before you read any so-called 'science fic- There's just a story. A good story. Raritan Ellison says that science fiction Something Wicked This Way Comes, I and is still going strong. He has personal- field and Hudson, believe it or not. have been together since Waters' Fathers tion' book, is any opinions on the entire gives us a view of the future, which Have No Mouth And I Must Scream, ly recorded a host of albums and has Waters sings about a woman called and Sons album and the union 'has been field of 'science-fiction' you might have. enables us to more accurately perceive The Crystal Cave .. . guested on works by Junior Wells, Otis Caledonia and the unmistakeable guitar fruitful, to say the very least. The very term 'science fiction' brings all our own present. Maybe. But what's In short, you'll get hooked. I hope. Spahn and others. When he is gone, and work, long been a trademark of Waters, Woodstock is' an album that will kinds of hackneyed images of monsters and invaders of earth to mind. Throw all wrong with a book that gives us the Welcome to your world. at age 62 he is getting old, the music is sensational. People who , know the Blues appeal to those who love the Chicago Ur- world will have lost Mr Blues, contrary to will realize that Waters has not lost his ban blues. It is a remarkable album con- those things out of your mind, remove what B.B. King might be inclinded to touch. The accordion and harmonica sidering that it was recorded in two days. `science fiction', and replace it with think. The Rolling Stones, who took continue throughout and Waters voice, It has been said that friends who are also speculative fiction. Very good. The 'oh- POETRY many of their earlier songs directly or in- strident and powerful, meshes in musicians work together, better than those god-how-are-we-ever-gonna-lick-those- directly from Waters would be inclined to beautifully. who do not know each other, except on aliens' story is gone. Dead. The 'where is When I Was Young agree. The other important cut on the album stage. Woodstock proves that. Burton man going' story is alive. And growing. Muddy Waters latest album entitled is Kansas City. Yes, it is the same Kansas Cummings take notice! Now you've been set on the path to a greater awareness of what this speculative The dawn breaks on the prairie lands, fields, fiction is all about. streams, meadow, and woodland, Foster's hero is a sixteen year old kid LIVE AT RRCC Robbie McDougall understand what was being said. an Indian land (then, once, when?) annexed, from the slums named Flinx. Flinx's only - Robbie McDougall is a performer who or should we say peaceably treatied away. companion is his pet flying snake called by BRIAN MacDONALD doesn't need any back-up to make things And the morning dew lifts up his weary head, Pip. who has a very nasty habit of spit- happen. Because he is an excellent piano (he's already stayed too long) whispers, ting when he's angry. Which is fine, ex- Robbie McDougall proved once again , player with a well-modulated voice the and is gone. Duck Donald and. Cathy Fink cept that when Pip spits at somebody, he The west winging wind blows (already warm) while that he is able to enthrall an audience other things that are usually essential to a doesn't miss. Which isn't so fine, when the midmorn sun is just beginning to awaken the by DAVE NAGY with his piano playing and vocal stylings musician aren't important and indeed you consider that if Pip spits in gold cold green. during- two noon-hour concerts in the would detract from a great solo perfor- somebody's face, that unfortunate's face The old trail is giving its way to grasses and Tower Lounge., May 22. McDougall, who mance. The wail of an electric guitar is rather melted, and-inside of a minute at here and there the young poplars are taking foothold has been touring of late promoting his would certainly be out of place. single "The Entertainer" kept a captive that. (a friend told me that they grow fast, but I know A few, polite RRCC music buffs that, I lived here all my life); there is a poplar crowd listening with his love songs and - Well, well. With friends like that, this caught a bit of "old style" music last fellow Flinx must be rather un-law stand already feeding young oak trees (I remember how Tuesday at noon hour. ballads. Many of the melodies were in- trospective, talking about the people he abiding. He is. But he's an ethical thief. they were when I was young, we learned all about succession `Duck's' and Cathy's show was okay had met and the things that he had been He steals only from the rich. when I was young). The oaks have grown thicker, the older to sit and listen to, just above the racket doing. Not only is he an ethical thief with a ones have already given way to the sunlight, rose bushes in the lounge. They put on an interesting One of the many worth mentioning wierd pet, but Flinx can taste minds. Not grow everywhere and you smell them mingled with the sweet display with their controlled banjo-pickin' was "Running" which spoke of trying to exactly read minds, but taste them. scent of willow and poplar. and guitar strummin'. The songs suited The afternoon sun falls to the carpet below and the ants find the inner peace and happiness that Our young hero meets up with Bran the music, but mystified more people than still harvest it and a mother thrush is on the nest again we all strive for. It talked of going from Tse Mallory, an eminent human scientist, it amused. and the blackbirds still come to feed, the hawthorn is thicker, . one place to another, running from and Truzenzuzex, a thranx of equal It appears that nobody was really repute. (Thranx are six-foot tall bugs, and a little red squirrel (not the one I used to know) ready for their show, because no one oneself and keeping ahead of the morass still makes her nest in the old stump (I wonder if it will that threatens to engulf someone when who get along very well with humans.) knew what to make of the music. The After several minor adventures on his ever fall). music is really indescribable, as there is they aren't ready to face the way that the And now a doe comes with her fawn for a cool drink in the world is. home planet of Moth (so named because nothing around today it is similar to. of its wings of golden cloud), one of long shadows (there were deer here when I was young) and then Duck's voice would be good for singing Another, called "Song Mary" was retreat into their wonderland, written by McDougall forfor a woman who which involves three dead men. and a star the blues, and blended quite nicely with map of dubious anscestry, Flinx finds and with the setting sun the little frogs still sing Cathy's. had been very influential in his life. It was another day is done, a ballad and sung in French by himself off on a search for the legendary Let's hope we are ready for them the Krang, along with Mallory, Truzenzuzex, and a new one has just begun. next (?) time they come. McDougall, who made the song poignant and touching; even though most couldn't a huge trader named Malaika, and several Norman So lnik PAGE 20. sweet, and not-so-sweet, young things. 'PAGE 21 got yellow spots on his back and he's got little spikey wings like "What do you mean? I asked puzzled, "Wasn't there a hat on top of his shoulders an' he's got a long tail with pointy anything in the box? Did you open it?" hum..Apnsdoin suit ; t "Naa. he tied it with too, many knots I couldn't get it un- ppose it breathes fire, too!" retorted Brian mocking- done." he admitted. ly. -- ( "Then how do you know there's nothing in there?" ‘, "No." said" Danny seriously, "Elmer's a good dragon. He's "'Cause I looked in the holes and jiggled it around." just young and can't do that yet, besides, Elmer said he doesn't "And it sounded empty?" want to breath .fire anyway. he's just as happy without it. I'd "Well. not exactly." Short Story better not tell you anymore about him 'cause Elmer made me "Whaddaya mean. not exactly. either it was empty, or it promise." and he went upstairs, back to his white shoe box. wasn't!" I "Ah, he's probably got a frog or something in there," said dad. "Ok. OK. keep your voice down.), did hear something in "Probly doesn't have anything, he's just acting smart, that's there, only, it didn't make a sound. I tipped the box over and it all." smirked Brian. sounded like a dull thud when it hit the sides of the box." Elmer "He'll probably forget all about it by tomorrow," mom "bit din't make any noise." I confirmed, "and it sounded like a assured us. "Now finish up so we can clear the table." - thud. No one gave much tought to the box for the rest of -the night by KERI TAIGH "Yah, like a rock, but softer." or the next day. Danny carried it with him everywhere and if "Shhh! Here comes Danny," I warned. We quickly took our anything, it began to annoy us. scats at the table and Danny plunked himself down in his. We It was an ordinary day, like most of our days, a hot summer shoulder with my thumb, "Elmer." "Wash your hands," I yelled "There goes the squirt with that box again," complained stole glances at him while pretending to be interested in our corn near the end of August. School was to start in two weeks and up the stairs after him. Brian. "I feel like grabbing it away from him and,chucking it out flakes. our mother was always talking about getting our back-to-school Danny passed Brian's room. Brian looked up just in time to the window. or stealing it while he's sleepin' ". "How's your dopey dragon?" Brian wise-cracked. I elbowed Clothes ready and how much our scribblers and things were go- catch a glimpse of Danny's foot disappearing from view. "Why? What's it to you?" I asked. "Think there's somthing him in the ribs and gave him a dirty look. ing to cost this year. "Hey, Dan!" really in there?" "Fine." said Danny, ignoring Brian's tone. Everyone had been too busy to notice that Danny, my "I/a?" came the disinterested voice from the bathroom. "Naa.." "What're you going to do today, Dan?" 1 -asked changing the 'youngest brother then only six years old, had spent most of his "What'd you do with my Abbey Road tape?" "`Then why both—" subject. time alone in the past month, often being gone for hours at a "Don't got it." "I'm gonna sneak a look in it tonight while he's sleepin', just His eyes lighted, "Goin" to take Elmer to see the pond." time. "Don't gimme that, I saw you fartin' around with my tapes to prove to you I'm right and the box is empty," he bragged. "Why the pond'?" He came home with a white shoe box late one afternoon, all yesterday. now what'd ya do with it?" "You better not, he'll really howl to Ma if he catches you." "Cause." tied up neatly with string. He had poked four pencil holes in the "I didn't touch your stupid tapes and I don't got that 'Heavy "He won't catch me." "Oh." I said and avoided asking any more questions. top of it and three in each end. Mom was making supper and I Road' one neither," said Danny, quietly, but irritated. "OK, it's your neck, but don't blame me if you get it." After breakfast. I told Brian, "I'm going to follow Danny to see was setting the table while Brian, my bigger (but not older) "No sweat," he said confidently, and went outside. if he opens the box at the pond. Wanna come?" brother sat playing his guitar up in his room. "Then what were you doin' in my stuff?" I went upstairs to find Danny and 'talk about Elmer. He was "Na. I got better things to do." I heard Danny quietly talking outside the screen door and "Lumfffbsx," came the muffled reply. sitting in his room looking out the window. The box, as usual, So later. le followed Danny, always remaining about fifty assumed it was one of his friends come to supper. On a trip to "What?" was on the window ledge in front of him.."Hi ya kid, what's up?" yards behind him and hiding in the bushes. "What am I doing the cutlery drawer, I glanced out to see who it was and was "Lookin' for a box," Danny said louder. here?" I asked myself..."following a six year old kid who says puzzled to find no one but him with a white shoe box on his lap. - "What for?" "I'm letting Elmer see the world." he's carrying a dragon in a shoe box? I must be bored." I pressed my nose against the screen and strained to see in (no answer) "Oh, ya? Well, why don't you let him out of the box so he can When Danny gOt to the pond, he got down on his knees and either direction...."hearing things," I muttered to myself, not "I said what FOR?" get a better view?" peered into one end of the box., I could see that he was saying meaning to be heard. Danny appeared in the doorway. He stood staring at Brian as "Doesn't want to come out anyway," he said matter of factly. something. but was too far away to hear. He never opened the "What?" my mother said. if trying to decide what to say. His face contorted in several "What does Elmer do in there all day, isn't it kind of dark?" box. just stuck a few blades of grass in through the holes in the "He likes dark. It's dark where he comes from." same way he had pushed bread crumbs and other bits of food eY "Thought 1 heard Danny talking to someone, but I guess..." I positions while he stood there. shook my head to clear the cobwebs and went to finish setting "Well????" asked Brian impatiently. "Where's that?" into it at home. • the table. Dad came home from his office at five o'clock and I "For Elmer," he said smugly and went to his room. "Doodlihe." At lunch, I told mom about seeing Danny at the pond. "I wish heard him greet 'Danny as he came up the step. "Elmer?" "Doodlihe? That's a wierd name," I said humoring him. "Is it you two would leave him alone. We all know there's nothing in "Hi sport. what's in the box?" but he didn't stay to listen to "Dad! Brian! Danny!, Come and get it," I called. a town?" that box. Ifs just a little boy's imagination working overtime. Danny's reply. Brian came down the stairs. Brian rumbled down the steps immediately and Dad came in "1 dunno." You had an invisible friend when you were his age. Just give him "Hi. dad...hey. some of the guys want to go out to the sand- from the living room and sat at the table. "Where is it?" time. he'll forget all about it when he starts school next Monday. bar tomorrow and do some diving, so can I have the car? We "Danny! Do you want a written invitation?" mom called up- "Really far away," he said. Grade one's pretty scary to a child at first. Next week, he won't really need it 'cause Morty's dad has to move some furniture for stairs. "Oh—well...what's he doing here?" even remember Elmer. his Grandma and Jer's car is in the shop and we were going to A moment later, Danny appeared and took, his place at the "He's waiting." On Sunday, the day before school started, Danny got up early thumb down but—" table. "For what?" and tiptoed out of the house with the shoe box under his arm 'I've told you before what I think of hitch-hiking, Brian," dad "Pass the potatoes," said Brian. Danny hesitated, "It's a secret." while everyone was still sleeping. I was awakened by the screen lectured. "Pass the potatoes, what?" said Dad. "Can't you tell me?" door slamming downstairs so I went to see what had made the "That's just what I was gonna say, and anyways, could we "Pass the potatoes, please," said Brian; He shook his head, "Nope. But Elmer says it's...Elmer says I noise so early in the morning. have the car 'cause then we'll be able to go, OK?" Brian ended should watch out when it happens to me." Morn had gotten up a little earlier too that morning, and I met "Does it happen to everybody?" her on the way downstairs. I assumed it was her who had made his sales pitch. "Remember that two million dollar complex I told you Jack "No." and I were offered?" began Dad on his daily business report to "Yah." the noise that had awakened me. I went to the kitchen and put "No-oo? Awww why not?". Brian moaned. the family, "Well, we decided...." "But he didn't tell you what it is, eh?" on some toast. "Did you ever stop to think that maybe, just maybe, your Danny was silent. He tapped the lid of the box with his finger In a few minutes, Dad and Brian came down and began to While he talked, Danny picked lazily at his food. all the while prepared. The sound of the spring in mother and I might want to use the car on Sunday afternoon?" looking far past his plate into a faraway land all his own. and said. "See the sun and the birds, Elmer?" devour the eggs mom had I turned and left the room silently. I wondered if I ever did , the screen door stretching open caused us all to look up sudden- "Ah, Poop!" (Brian never used drastic language in front of "Hey, dad," 1 announced, "Danny brought home a box with my parents.) "I never get to do what I want. I'm gonna get my anything like Danny was doing when I was his age. What event ly. In walked Danny, holding, as usual, his white shoe box. But - an Elmer in it:. the own car and then I won't have to ask anybody if I can drive it." "An Elmer? What do you mean?" was. Elmer waiting for? Wait a minute! The kid's got me believ- this time, it was different. The string had been removed from ing that he's got a dragon in that shoe box. I tried to clear all box and the lid rested inside on it's edge. He set the empty box "Well, until that time comes, you'll just have to share this car "Tell us what an Elmer is, Danny," I prodded. on the counter, the string was inside. I noticed he had folded a with the rest of the family. You can always come with us you "Ya. Brian chimed in, "What's in that box anyway?" though of it from my mind and went downstairs to watch TV. know." But by` this time, Brian had already left dejectedly and "Can't tell ya," said Danny. Later that night, when the family was asleep, I tossed and ragged piece of cloth which covered the bottom of the box. turned. wondering what Brian would find when he opened the There were a few crumbs scattered here and there and one or went back up to his guitar. "Why not?" mom asked, sounding a little concerned. "Supper'll be ready in a minute," mom announced, "Danny," box and giggled at the thought of a bullfrog springing at him in two blades of grass. Danny hesitated a moment and poked a pea with his fork, "Danny," I said surprised, "where's Elmer? Did he escape?" she called out the door. "Make sure he washes his hands," she then he said, "I promised Elmer the dark and hopping madly through the night with Brian in hot I wouldn't...but..." "No..."said Dany, not at all sad, "He had to go, it was'itime instructed me. "He always picks up the strangest things in the "Hurry up, I gotta meet Mort in ten minutes," droned Man. pursuit. yard." Danny came in through the door and let it slam behind "What's an Elmer?" Lrimitehlre , morning, I took Brian aside before breakfast. for him to leave." We all looked at each other, amazed'that he sounded so sure him. He held the shoe box carefully in front of him. "He's a dragon," he said slowly. The family stopped in mid- "Watcha got?" I asked. He looked up at me, his eyes twinkl- bits and for a few seconds silence reigned supreme. "Well?" he mocked. of himself., there? What's he got? A frog, a "Why did he have to leave son?" Dad asked softly. . What's in ing. "Now Danny.." mom started to warn. . ja find? "Elmer," he said, and walked away. snake?" "He grew up," he said, looking at all of us and then over at "No, wait a minute." Dad winked at mom and she gave him a 1 41 the .once sacred shoe box on the counter. "He just grew up." Turning to my mother who had stopped momentarily to disapproving look. "Tell us about Elmer, what's he look like?" "He don't got nothing observe us, I said, tongue-in-cheek and motioned over my "Well," he began, glancing quickly at mom, "he's purple and PAGE 23

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