.. school. It'll raise money to pa Foun By KEVIN SMITH IF DONNA Ziegler gets her way the sound of music will be returning to gtade seven classes in Terrace — al least during lunch periods and after Following meetings with the school board, Ziegler has started the Dare to Dream Foun-_ dation, a non-profit organi- zation dedicated to rein- Stating band in Terrace schools at the elementary level. Its purpose is to raise - Money to pay for band in- struction. Ziegler originally pursu- ing the idea uf paying fer a full time “teacher to be added as part of the regu- lar-curriculum. But after learning the board was wary of that pian, her strategy changed. Now, with support from _ the board, Ziegler wants to hire paid “band masters” who would teach during lunches and after school. By referring io the in- structors as band masters instead of leachers, and having them teach outside the regular curriculum timetable, Ziegler was able to reach an agree- ment with the board. ~ “Teachers have been (teaching extra-curricular band) voluntarily for years,” she said. ’The dif- ference is now they will get paid.” But Herb Fader, super- intendent of the Coast Mountain School board, -made the distinction that the -program is not en- ’ dorsed by the board. Instead of being an extra-curricular program offered in conjunction with school instruction, the board will allow Ziegler's foundation to operate as a special interest club with access to school facilities, several “band masters” dation to save music The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, July 19, 2000 - A3 SHAKUR TEE CITY FREEMAN Vesta Douglas, a retired educator, is ane of the first to contribute to-a new foundation created by Donna Ziegler. Its purpose is to raise schools,” Fader said. “Otherwise we would pet into a situation where people make the assump- tian that (the instructors) are our employees.” Pader's concern with accepting a teacher to be paid by money raised in the community was that Terrace would be the only community with a band program, crealing inequi- ties in communities. “It becomes unfair,” he said. “I believe in a public system whereby people shouldn't pay for services.” And although he sup- ports Ziegler's intentions, bringing back a music pra- gram is not something the St will be a prograre@pysard can altord. ‘offered distinct from the-“As a board we only have so much money,” Fader said adding that bringing music back would be expensive. Ziegler is fully aware that band is a costly pro- gram. On top of the $35,000 for the foundation to run, she is planning to build an endowment of an extra $35,000 to ensure its continuity of the program. Having raised $1,500 so far, she realizes there is a long way to go, “It takes 4 tot of money,” Ziegler said. “There will be on- going fund-raising over the next few years.” Now that the founda- lion’s plans have solidi- fied, Ziegler believes the community will support the her venture with char- was standin raise maney for their school. 10 years old?” "Look, Michael, they're selling chocolate bars to YOU BE THE JUDGE BY CLAIRE BERNSTEIN One For All and All for One? “Michael, come and see these darling bays.“ Mr, Ailey hobbled to the porch where his wile ey must be what, BASED ON ACTUAL COURT CASES = One of the three youngsters piped up, “eaty is V1, Stuactis 12. And John is 12 ond a half.” Mrs, Ailey beamed. “One day | hope we have grandchildren as sweet as you young gentlemen. We'll buy 3 bars.” The three young boys want on to charm the rest af the street. Then they stretched oul on the grass in the park. Andy piped up. "IF | hear another ‘aren't they cute’, I'm going to throw up. It's time for same real guy stuff, ; “Like what, big shot?" “Like a littl bonfire in the woods.” John and Stuart's faces lit up. “Let’s do it.” First they went to Andy’s home. “Hey, Mom, can | have a box of matches? . We're building a match stick space station.” Then they went fo John’s place, “No one’s hame. Let's swipa the gasoline can.” Then they went lo the gas station, “Hi, Mr. Caldwall, Bad ran out of gas. We need a litre.” The last visit was to the grocery slore, With two of tha boys distracting the owner, Stuart stole a le of beer. The boys ambled casually down the street towards the woods, They dashed right into the heart of the woods. John called out. “Here's a good spol.” “I got some branches.“ “Let’s pour a little gasoline, on top.” “And strike that match!” “over the gasoline can. ‘happening so fast that ne The fire roared. The boys cheered wit delight. “Wheahl! A spark landed on the leaves of thal trea.” The guys panicked and started stomping oul fire. In their wild frenzy, one of the boys knocked There was a small explosion. Flames shol forth. John and Stuart jumped clear, Bul Andy wasn't so lucky, “Augh! My shirt is on firel” “Andy's screams were horrifying. The boys scrambled to help their friend who collapsed in agony. “andy parents sued the porents of the other boys for Andy's terrible burns. In court, Ihe parents of the other boys argued fiercely, “Your Honour, everything was can agree on the facts leading up to the explosion. Andy's parents had the burden of proving who did what,’ Andy's mother was emotional. “Your Honour, all the bays were present when tha explosion accurred. They're all responsible even if you can't tell which child was responsible for which act leading to the injuries.” Are the two other boys responsible for Andy's injuries? You Be The Judge! Then look below for the decision. SPONSORED BY money to teach band to Grade 7 students. School district budget cuts resulted in the band program being cancelled for elementary grades. itable donations. “We feel we can now go to the community with some integrily,” she said, Tentative plans are to start surveying grade seven students in September to determine the demand and specifics of what stu- dents are interested in learning. Then begins the onerous task of finding a qualified teacher to be in place sometime in October. Ziegler believes this is i pivotal step, as the qual- ily of the teacher will de- termine the success of the program. “It's essential get to in just on band masters that are good with music and have ex- cellent rapport with children,” she said adding there has already been some interest in the posi- tion from teachers in Ter- race, And if the program ts successful after school and during lunches, Ziegler wants to expand, “lt would be ideal to get music from Kindergar- ten to grade seven,” she said, “The younger you can expose a child to music, the better they will be all through high school.” From memory lane _ topassinglane = escratch, __ ct gt at -News In Brief Money for languages FIRST NATIONS languages that are languishing near extinction will be revived by a recently an- nounced provincial grant. Clase to $750,000 from the Ministry of Aborigi- nal Affairs will help pay for B.C.-based Pirst Na- tions language and culture preservation programs. The programs will be developed by the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and: Culture Council, a provincial organization that was set up in 1990 to help preserve First Nations language and culture, “Our languages ‘are the foundation of our cultures and cannot. be allowed to die,” said. Namapis First Nation Chief and chair of ‘the council, William Cranmer. Part of the maney will be used to support Abori- ginal Languages Day, Oct, 14. Centre to open soon A YOUTH detox centre that has raised a storm of controversy with some residents on the bench is likely to be fully licensed and open sometime in August, Jeanette Anderson of Northwest Addiction Ser- vices, which is running the centre, is “pretty sure” that the facility will soon be taking in youth 12-19. Meanwhile, Anderson says that protesters picketing the centre have backed off a bit recently. “Maybe they’re on summer vacation,” she said. “Pm not sure how many people are actually fearful.” Boost minimum wage B.C. NEEDS to raise the minimmm wage and tie it to inflation according to Jim Sinclair, president of the B.C, Federation of Labour. In a press release last week, Sinclair pointed to Washington State, where the clectoraie voted ta increase the minimum wage to $6.50 US ($9.50 Cdn), and Alberta, where a Chamber of Commerce poll revealed two-thirds of the public would be in favour of wage as high as $7.50 an hour. “[BC business leaders} say a minimum wage thal puts more money into the pockets of low-wage earners doesn’t create jobs and hurts the economy,” Sinclair said. “There is no question that keep up, British Columbia workers need a raise. They should be entitled to a wage that keeps them mut of poverty.” Assault alleged A FORMER TERRACE resident has been charged with indecent assault dating back 30 years. The man, 79, is alleged to have assaulted a boy between Oct. 1970 and Oct. 1973. The boy was nine al the time the assaults were alleged to have begun. 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BE THE JUDGE - DECISION "Each of the 2 boys is responsible for a third of Andy's domores. Andy is responsibla for the other third,” held Judge Ellen. “! wasn't necessary to determine which child was responsible for the last act leading to the explosion. The children were cwore of the danger of the activity and were therefore all liable. Today's column is based on a cose from Quebec. II you have a similor problem, please contoct Wright & Mardiros or another lawyer in your pro “While quanites lait, Napurchasa necesnery, Contest closes 10th, 2000, nom culea aemlatle al pactielpating A & W restburanta. Appromimate valve of New Bastio* prize 820,000 / other prizes 97,29, . ef inca. Wa are praud to bring you some ol the current lego! issues from across the country for discussion and debate. New Beetle t a Canta te. 2000 A BW Foor Bervicwe cf Catia ine Any resemblance to ral people is purely coincidental, In the interest of clarity and bravity, the legal issues in the - case have been greally reduced and simplified. Cloire Bernstein is a lawyer and naltonolly syndicaled columnis!. Copyright 2000 Haika Enterprises. C23-4