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PAGE 4 OCTOBER 1992 25 CLUB REPRESENTATIVES AND ADVISERS ATTEND LEADERSHIP WEEKEND by Julie Beach CANNON STAFF WRITER Twenty-five student leaders and advisors attended the annual Student Government Association (SGA) Fall Leadership weekend on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th at Camp Pok-O-MacCready at Long Pond, Willsboro, New York, 35 miles northeast of Lake Placid. The group worked on various aspects of leadership skills. \One of the main things I hope to happen is for those who come to get to know each other better on a personal level... so we can all work together, I want to do a lot of goal setting, organization, and brainstorming.\ stated Hank Dressel, SGA President, the week before the event. While at Pok-A-MacCready, students participated in many team building activities such as team obstacle course, trust exersizes, and a low ropes confidence course where students had to negotiate rope swings, rope bridges, tight rope wires, a twenty foot wall and many other obstacles. Students also found time to go hiking, canoeing, and visit with the camp's farm animals and nature center animals. The first evening a night hike, without the aid of flashlights, increased the students' awareness of their other senses. The night also included suspense, as Steven \Spoon\ Spoonamore, Camp Director, told scary Indian legends from the region. The final day at Pok-O-MacCready, involved brainstorming and goal setting discussions for the semester. \I believe it went wonderfully, it motivated and sparked alot of the people.\ stated Hank Dressel, \ We proved to ourselves that we could work together and solve problems, if we can do it at Pok-O- MacCready, then we can do it here at JCC, we are the key people to keep the fires burning.\ Another leadership weekend will be held in the Spring, while it is usually held at the campus, Hank stated,\I want to try to have us go again in the spring, I want to take a lot more people and create a good force that will be ready for next year.\ Overall, the weekend appeared to be a success. While one student was injured, it didn't detract from the group's sense of accomplishment. Ann Haggerty injured her back, falling while swinging across the 'nitro pit'. She was treated and released the following day from a Plattsburgh area hospital. \All I care about is that I climbed a twenty- foot wall!\ exclaimed Ann, during her hospital stay. Alcohol Awareness Week by Gldget Rafus CANNON STAFF WRITER During the week of October 19-23, Jefferson Community College will present activities from workshops and rock bands to volleyball games and club fairs, that will promote National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Co-sponsored by CIZ FM-WNCQ AM, BACCHUS, the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County, JCCs Athletic Department, Wellness Committee, Social Cultural Committee, Student Activities Office, and Rent-A-Center, this week is designed to give students direct knowledge on how alcohol can affect their Hves and the lives of loved ones. SEX Its not WHO you know Its WHAT you know Get the Facts! Wednesday, November 4, 12:30 p.m. McVean Student Center Theater HIV/AIDS Multi-Media Education Program presented by The American Red Cross Tuesday, November 10, 12:30 p.m. McVean Student Center Theater \Groinecology\ game show (How Safe is Safe-Sex?) presented by \Dr. Bill\ Goettel Thursday, November 12, 8:00 p.m. McVean Student Center Theater Before Forever - a dance interpretation of people living with AIDS presented by Danceteller Sponsored by the Social/Cultural Committee HAUNTED FUN by Kelly Parker CANNON STAFF WRITER When the air is chilled, and the wind carries the autumn leaves across the road, you know Halloween is near. It's a time for hayrides, pumpkins, and hot apple cider. Along with that comes Madison Barracks Haunted House! This year there will be twelve haunted rooms filled with ghouls BAHAMA FEVER and goblins for those of you who dare to go in. The Old Bandmaster's House, at Madison Barracks, Military Road, Sacketts Harbor, will be the sight for ghostly evenings. It has been a successful tradition for years in Sacketts Harbor, and enjoyed by many. Refreshments, and babysitting will be available. So don't miss out on the fun! The cost is $3.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children 12 and under. All benefits go to the Sacketts Harbor Sentinels. Thurs. Oct. 29 6:30-10:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 30 6:30-10:00 RM. Sat. Oct. 31 6:30-11:00 RM. MAY RESULT IN SCIENTIFIC PASSION by April Anne Young Cannon Staff Writer Geology instructor, David Miller, wants you in the Bahamas during winter break. His hope is to incite feelings of excitement and passion in the students participating in this program. Don't be misled. Although this sounds like the vacation of a lifetime, in actuality it's seven days of concentrated study in the field of Geology. Students who participate in this course will meet for four classes prior to the trip. Upon completion of these classes the students will spend seven days, (December 20-27), in the Bahamas. Approximately 10 hours a day will be spent in field study. The morning studies will concentrate on the different types of fossils and environments found on land. The afternoon studies will be concentrated below the ocean surface through the process of snorkeling. Mr. Miller chose the Bahamas as the study site because, from a geological standpoint, it most resembles New York State four hundred million years ago. By studying the process of New York's past, he felt the students could better understand the fossils found in New York now. This theory of study is known as Uniformitarianism (the laws of nature do not change with time). This course is being offered by Mr. Miller and Jefferson Community College and is designed for entry level students (and above). The grading will be based on participation and on a written essay due four weeks after the trips completion. The course is worth two semester hours. Those students interested should contact Mr Miller. The course will be limited to the first twelve students to secure their position with a $350.00 deposit. Contact: David Miller, Room #210, phone 786-2242 Local Soldiers Aid Hurricane Victims By Cynthia Tiomfook Cannon Staff Write On August 31, 1992 an estimated two thousand three hundred Fort Drum soldiers deployed to Homestead, Florida to assist with the relief efforts caused by the disaster of Hurricane Andrew. Since that time more than half the 10th Mountain Division soldiers have been deployed to assist with the renovations. Many Armed Forces have tents, canned goods, and food supplies set up for the civilians affected by the hurricane. The military police from Fort Drum have been assisting the local police of Homestead, Florida with traffic control duties and looting. Many soldiers have been worked 16-18 hour days since arriving in Florida. When soldiers arrived at Homestead Air Force Base many were shocked at the devastation of the base itself. The control tower was destroyed, monuments were flipped over, buildings and houses were destroyed. Soldiers went door to door trying to convince residents to move from their destroyed homes to the safety of the tent cities, but many feared that looters would steal the last possessions that they had. Approximately 85% of the Homestead area was destroyed. Although some soldiers are expected back to Ft. Drum by mid October, many of the soldiers will be retained to further assist in the relief efforts. During a recent meeting held by the Board of Trustees at JCC, President John Deans presented a proposal that would help benefit soldiers (active and reserve), or family members who attend JCC. Those adversely due to their deployment can receive 100% refund for the tuition costs. The proposal was approved and announced as Resolution #154-93. For all soldiers who have extended their skills and efforts in taking part in the relief program, we extend our appreciation and thanks.