New Reverend seeks challenges By Greg Huneault the News The newest member of one of the ministries servicing the area welcomes the challenge. Reverend David Sparks arrived in Terrace Bay on July 20 to minis- ter to the congregations of St. Andrew's United Church <in Schreiber and the Terrace Bay Community Church. David, as he prefers to be addressed, came from Thunder Bay where he was the minister of Westminster United Church. Rev. David Sparks He replaces Rev. Ernie Hunt, who was assigned to the Westmin- ster United Church in a simple exchange. David 'received the calling' at a comparatively later age than others. He decided to attend Cambridge University in England in 1968 to train for-and study theology. Prior to that time, he was a Medical Care Systems coordinator in the Maritimes. He returned to Canada in 1980 to begin ministering. He started in Saskatchewan, where he was in charge of four churches in the area. He moved to Thunder Bay in 1983 and remained there until this year. David has. managed to settle down and begin his responsibilities, which he expects to be greater than in Thunder Bay. He told the News that coun- selling resources and facilities are "less available, so you tend to han- dle more of the pastoral care." He defines pastoral care as looking '{ter the spiritual and feeling aspects of any person. They may be experiencing a crisis and in need of a listener, or may need spiritual Strength. Among his duties and responsi- bilities, he plans on visiting hospi- tal patients and shut-ins, as well as perform services at weddings, funerals and baptisms. He has had the opportunity to begin, and says he enjoys the area. "T've had a friendly welcome from the community and the church- goers." He believes in physical activity and has run competitively in ' Thunder Bay. He participated in 10 kilometer races and enjoys long distance running. He also enjoys cycling, golfing and reading. Rev. Sparks hopes to use that energy to address some local issues that relate to his congregations and to the area communities. He told the News he looks for- ward to working with other clergy "to strengthen Christian life and faith in both communities," of the regular church-goers and those who attend special occasions only. Among other goals, he is look- See'Reverend's" on page 12 Teenagers say dances help to alleviate lack of amusement By Greg Huneault the News Most students look forward to summer holidays, but by mid- August many are itching to get back to school because 'there's just nothing to do.' Some students and adults are addressing that problem by holding dances for those between grades 4 and 13 who would like a change. Terrace Bay Counc. Chris Joubert said he was approached by two concerned teenagers, Marcy Gallagher and Kelly Turpin, who expressed interest in having a dance to help break up the summer. The second dance of the year was held over two weeks ago at the Terrace Bay Recreation Centre, and Joubert said it was a success. "A lot of the younger kids were asking if they could have a dance. They seem to really enjoy it," Joubert said. He added that there were "'no problems" during the social outing. Adult and parent chaperons were inconspicuously present, and Joubert and Chief Kidder also vol- unteered to make sure the kids had a safe and enjoyable time. A dance for students from Grades 4 to 7 was held one night, and a dance for those from Grades 8 to 13 was held the next night. Joudert said an estimated 80 attend- ed the first dance, while about 130 attended the second evening. Joubert feels that this is a way to provide entertainment to the younger residents in the communi- ty and fill a gap. "T think it's great for the kids and I think it's nice if we can have functions like this for kids." Marcy Gallagher agrees, and says that the dances are a way of Satisfying a segment of the popula- tion which otherwise has no varied sources of entertainment. "People our age don't really have anything to do," Marcy told the News. Aside from going to the local theatre or renting movies, she feels that teenagers don't have many sources of amusement or diversion. She and Kelly Turpin volun- teered to work at at the door were they collected the $2.00 entrance fee. "A lot of people I talked to had a real good time. I'm positive if there was something to do a lot of people would join," Marcy stated. Rev. Keith Milne says there have been local activities to join, and adds that teenagers must take the initiative and responsibility for creating much of their own fun. Rev. Milne has hosted dances and group activities in the past through the Terrace Bay Gospel Assembly. He said the choice of past activities, ranging from hiking, beach parties, dances to playing games in the church, depended on the age of the participants. "Teenagers have said 'we're bored, so entertain us.' We're not in the entertainment business," Rev. Milne told the News. "They haven't been very cre- ative -- a dance is the answer," he added. But he says the problem o teenagers finding ways to keep themselves amused and busy is not limited to this area. He sees it as a general problem. Using a recent trip to Victoria as an example, he said he saw "kids hanging around a park doing noth- ing." His 14-year-old nephew, who lives there, told him there were few things to do. "Teenagers are going with the easy answers whether it is Detroit or Terrace Bay," he said of their general complaint of lack of activi- ties. "Having fun is more a frame of mind. If they decide they're going to have fun, they'll have fun ." Cooks & Waitresses NEEDED At Rosie's and Josie's 824-2031 Requirements: des th The North of Superior District - Roman Catholic Seperate School Board Le Consiel Des Ecoles Separees du District Superieur-Nord Offre D'emploi - Requires Pour le bureau administratif 4Schreiber) A BILINGUAL SECRETARY SECRETAIRE BILINGUE - Good typing speed - Word processing a strong asset - Ability in shorthand an asset : - Ability to translate English to French and French to English - Dactylographie générale - Assister aux réunions, si requis pour prendre les notes et rédiger les procés-verbaux - Effectuer le classement - Effectuer toute autre tache connexe demandée Connaissance du frangaise et l'anglais parlés et écrits est essentielle. Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae avant. Send by priority post. Please include references. LOCATION-SCHREIBER. Personnel Le Consiel des écoles séparées du district de Supérieur-Nord C.P. 730 George J. 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