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_ tens, A Cabin’ s View By Connie Allen “Heap on more wood!- The wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Merry Christ- mas still.” > Sir Walter Scott The wind sings around the eves, while head down we hurry out the door, letting in a blast of cold air. This is a “green gathering’ expedition -and final touch to the cozy cabin welcome. Prepared in- side are enough flickering can- dles to warm the spirit if not the toes. A red table cloth will be laid out for a festive display with a centerpiece of oranges and apples. Piles of fancy cookies, pop corn, and nuts are placed on tables for friends At this time of year emo- tions run high. It is traditional- | ea ly -a time of gift-giving and from all ages and beliefs the showing of good will is de- monstrated with something special, thought of with care. A good book, hand-knit mit- writting materials, ail gifts carefully matched to the reciever. Crunching through the snow, arms laden with boughs, memories flow in shimmering light. Past holidays are misty, yet sparkling like lead icicles and candles on a long ago tree. Everyone has had a few special holidays that make eyes go far away, remembering... This season spread the coun- try charm to family and friends. If from the city take some of our backwoods flavor: with you in the form of simple -human kindness. Information Program Interesting Affair IBy Sienna Samp The Third Annual Student Affairs Information Program was lheld Thursday, December 6, at the East Campus Cafeteria. The student affairs information program is sponsored each year by the ACC Student Senate. It is designed to bring students and staff together to exchange information on what is expected to lhappen around the college during the school year. This years program began with a dinner and a opening of the meeting by master of ceremonies, Max Lindsay and Student Sen- late Secretary, Mary Moreau. Throughout the meeting small pre- lsentations were given by such groups as the: Student Senate, (Campus Activity Board, Campus Update, Dorm Staff, Residence Hall Association, Intramurals, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, land Women’s Basketball, in regards to their-goals and for this year. Each of the Graanizations gave a brief rundown on some activ- ities which they have accomplished this year. Mary Moreau of the Student Senate mentioned that lockers will be placed in Van Lare Hall on a trial basis for student use. All that is required is that you bring you own lock. John Loflin, who is part of the Campus Activ- ities Board, as well as the Dorm Staff, gave a brief rundown on) some of the changes that have been occurring at the dorm since it was put up for sale. Sienna Samp, of the Campus Update, talked ‘on the goals the news staff has set for this year and stressed that the Campus Update is a student paper and should meet the student’s needs. It was the general consensus of all those representing a sport of team members should kee; n mind, but ach and everyone of us who has a distant goal they are trying to reach. Jane’s poem went something like this: type of thought not only When things go wrong, as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh. When care is pressing you down.a bit, Rest if you must but don’t you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As everyone of us sometimes learns, And a many a person turns about When they might have won if they'd stuck it out.» Don’t give up though the pace seems slow You may succeed with another blow. Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victors cup; And he learned to late when the night came down “How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out So stick to the fight, when you're hardest hit It’s when things seem worst that you mustn't quit. Also in attendance were the Board of Trustee members, Deang of the Alpena Community College, and some staff members. Tuesday, December 18, 1984 Page 3 Composite Squadron Formed By Monica Jahnke. The Thunder Bay Compote as Squadron is composed of sen- ior and cadet members of the Civil. Air Patrol. Members are involved in a trifold missi 1) search and rescue (SAR), 2) cadet programs, and 3) Aerospace education. SAR will do three out of four searches for a downed air- craft. They do this at a cost’ somewhat less than 1% of what the Air Force charges. Members are also called upon by local authorities to search for missing persons and they cooperate with Civil Defense in their Civil Defense excer- cises In preparation for these mis- sions, members must be train- ed in First-aid, and radiologi- - cal monitoring. Members work in two areas: air and ground. Cadets “serve” in the ground capacity. Cadets consist of young people be- tween the ages of 13 and 18 and are taught in two areas. | F irst, leadership’ and Aero- space. Secondly, learning all the requirements necessary on sored sp hools spo by the Air Force. Such schools are the Academy: Prep School and Solo Encampments, where they learn to solo an Airplane. Thun meetings. Aerospace education is an “integral part of the cadet pro- which also extends to the schools and community. In this program, with the cooperati in of the Air Force, cadets can arrange for static display and can develop an aerospace curriculum within schools and other comm inity organizations. . The Thunder-Bay Composite Squadron has the advantage of having Phelps Collins Interna- tional Guard Base and Wurt- smith Air Force Base to call upon for resource. assistance with people and equipment. _The Alpena Community VFW, and American Legion have been supportive, when. called upon. According to Major Bob Fournier, there are no require- ments; Applicants do not need to be pilots, but they should possess a sincere desire to associate with airplanes and those who fly them. Fournier added, “If you like airplanes, then you are the person we're looking for.”” The first meeting was held on Tuesday December 4, ings at Prelds Collins Air ; Field. . For further information, contact ae Fournier, Van Lare Hal eee tT lerbay ee See #: one of the first of ee Ski Club Takes a VAR By Jackie Sommerfeld During spring break Febru- lary 23, thru March 3, 1985, 15 eager ACC Ski Club mem- bers will be traveling to Au- eo Canada fora ski vaca- tio - oi students will travel by train from Sarnia to Quebec City, to ski on Mt. St. Anne in (Auberge, which is an_ all- French speaking community. t. St. Anne is 2,650 feet high, with 30 different slopes for those who like a challenge. The ski enthusiasts will be staying at Auberge Motel, where they will be offeredsa free breakfast and dinner daily. The motel is also host- — ing a special wine and cheese party for their ACC guests. Funds for the trip are main- ly provided by the students, although they've been selling sun glasses and raffle tickets to help ease the cost of the excursion. ; + pe f 44 ee tes nck hark tththten eft Sirah hate dt ty tetera dion 7 i: 5 ¥ +