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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-08-28, Page 1OAR RENTALS DAILY • WEEKLY • MONTHLY CALL US FOR INSURANCE REPLACEMENT" NEEDS • Compote Arte COMM • 3qSu 23 -3381 or 238-8839 after hours Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Service Experience & Value 235-2420 Serving South Huron Huron Park kne.Ghte s closing HURON PARK - Huron Park's only supermarket may be closed next week. Saturday is the last day the Knechtel's store will be operat- ed by Larry and Mike Cronyn. "Darling's have terminated our lease," confirmed Mike Cronyn, who said that while the building was offered to him, he did not buy. "The price didn't suit me," he said. Joe Darling, owner of Darling's Food Markets in Exeter and Lucan explained there are no definite plans for the Huron Park store after it is officially taken over on Sun- day. "Our plan is to sell the business," said Darling. "We can't afford to be operators of it." Nevertheless, Darling said he hoped the building would continue as a ery store for the Huron Parktralia area. He said he is consulting with potential buyers for the store. However, whether or not the store's doors will remain open next week had not been decided as of press time. Darling said there was a possibility of operating the store during a transition period between owners. Minor injuries in two accidents alar!'_ - Saturday the Exeter OPP were called to a single vehicle accident on Highway 83. Police say that the car driven by Geoffrey Donaldson of Grosse Point Farms, Michigan went into the highway's ditch, struck a fence and rolled over. A passenger, Su- san Hodgins of Grand Bend, re- ceived minor injuries in the acci- dent. Damage to the car was moderate, say police. Last Wednesday, the OPP inves- tigated a collision at the junction of Highway 83 and Huron County Road 11. Vehicles driven by John Buchanan of London and Nancy Hodgert of RR 1 Kirkton were in- volved in the collision. A passen- ger, Amir Hodgert age 9, received minor injuries. Damage to the ve- hicles was moderate. In addition to the 57 Highway Traffic Act charges the OPP laid last week, they charged two people for impaired driving, and issued charge for driving while under North Middlesex & Lambton Since 1873 Wednesday, August 28. 1991 75 cents Kloss swims across Lake Huron By Fred Groves GRAND BEND - "Come on dad." "Come on grandpa." Shouts of encouragement stretched out across the water to Dick Kloss Sunday night from his family who, along with hun- dreds of supporters, awaited the completion of his remarkable ac- complishment. As the sun dipped beyond the horizon, the 50 -year-old Parkhill resident grasped for the sandy shores of Lake Huron at the Pin- ery Provincial Park. It took Kloss, a Brucefield na- tive, 36 hours to swim from Port Sanilac, Michigan to Grand Bend, a distance of 44 miles. He was supposed to touch land Crew gets credit for success Ha did it - Rick Kloss, left; helps his father Dick off with his wet suit just seconds after getting out of Lake Huron on Sunday night. Kloss swam the lake in 36 hours to mark his 50th birthday and to help raise nearly $6,000 for the Grand Bend Library fund. about 10 hours earlier on the main beach in Grand Bend, but Saturday night he was slowed by 10 -foot high waves and winds of up to 25 knots per hour. Monday at noon, just 15 hours after he stepped out of the water, Kloss modestly described his ad- venture. "I could feel them on my face," said Kloss of the large waves. "It was like a slap in the face." He said his crew played a big part in making the trip a success. "My crew encouraged me. The crew worked harder than I did and I appreciate that. These guys had the hardest job," said Kloss. While he was in the water bat- tling waves and winds, his 29 member crew had to keep their vessels going. "The boats were literally out of control. Dick kept struggling, he was an inspiration to the crew," said Tom Lawson who captained one of the communication boats. Kloss is used to high waves as he has gone on canoe marathons which required some paddlers to climb into a moving canoe. Six weeks ago Kloss sprained his ankle and his wrist in a bicy- cle accident but that didn't dis- courage him from making his dream come true. The swim was scheduled for August 16 but rough weather de- layed it a week. When they left from Port Sanilac on Saturday the waves were three feet high and pounding the shore. His crew decided earlier Sun- day it would shorten his swim if he was to finish at the Dunes beach at the Pinery Park. Al- though his final destination was changed, there were still many well-wishers greeting him when he arrived. He still had enough energy to nut to shore as everyone gave him a round of applause. "He ran to shore, that's incredi- ble," said Kloss' coach Paul Dockstader. After Kloss got out of the wa- ter, medical personnel along with the crew of the Coast Guard, vessel Cape Hurd were on hand to take him back to Grand Bend. There at the harbour, he was Clgreeted by hundreds more who the banks of the Ausable River. On the beach just before Kloss completed the swim, it was like a silent vigil as they awaited a man who marked his 50th birthday on Monday. His family who waited on the beach were very con- cerned for his safety Saturday night. "We didn't really know it was that bad until I called down to Steve Lingard at the harbour building and said he had a bad night," said Kloss' daughter Wendy Case of Hensall just 45 minutes before her father came to shore. Lingard, the Grand Bend har- bourmaster was in constant com- munication with Kloss' crew. "My dad is a really determined man and I had no doubt he would make it," said Case while fight- ing back tears of emotion. Kloss stayed in the water throughout the 36 -hour ordeal and was not touched. He was fed his diet of chicken noodle soup and peaches by an accompanying swimmer who would pass it to him in a basket. "My sister, brother and I all swam with him this afternoon. I think it helped him," said Case. Kloss later said he had little idea of who was• in the water be- cause the only way he could rec- ognize the pace swimmers was by their bathing caps. Please turn to page 2 ouse should stay, park committee told By Adrian Harte EXETER - While representatives from the Exeter - Morrison Corridor committee were determined to prove that the demolition of the I30 -year old house in MacNaughton Park was necessary, those who attended the public meeting Thursday evening were equally determined the house had more value than its area in parking spaces. The Exeter and Area Heritage Foundation also put their support firmly behind the preservation of the house which was originally built as the miller's residence for the Pickard Grist Mill. The Foundation wrote a letter to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority saying they would be glad to take over the structure as a possible site for local archives. John Schwindt of the ABCA outlined the plans for the park and the river trails connecting with Momson Dam. He pointed out that the river banks between the park and the dam are still under private ownership: "something the public doesn't seem to be aware or. Schwindt explained that pfmti were drawn up in 1988 to plot the future of the river area, and that MacNaughton Park was targeted for a revitalization. A student the following summer drew up plans which called for lighted walkways, gardens, and better public facilities in the park - plans which the Lions Club and Conservation Authority are working to- gether to put into effect over the next few years. Schwindt noted the ABCA, which owns the house in the park and the adjacent swimming pool land, had considered demolishing it in the early 1980s, but the decision was re- versed due to its good condition and because of public oppo- sition. While the house and nearby PUC buildings didn't add to the park, said Schwindt, they were screened off with trees, and are today barely visible from the pavilion where Thur - day's meeting was held. Jon Dinney, a Lions Club member and chairman of the hx- eter-Morrison Corridor committee, explained that the Lions were happy to take on the project of fundraising for the park's future because of its contribution to the community. "It was beneficial to seniors, children, and whole families," said Dinney, adding that the cost of the project would be be- tween $300,000 and $400,000 over the next two to 10 years. Dinney said the Lions Club had already approached town council and asked that the plans be modified somewhat to al- low for re -paving of the park's original roadway. The present roadway will eventually be eliminated in the interest of traffic safety. The house, however, despite being incorporated into the Corridor committee's plans, continued to trouble the Lions Club. "From day one this house was a problem," said Dinney, who said it did not fit in with the park and called if_an eye- sore. --- --- Dinney —Dinney said suggestions of making the residence into a museum, da -care centre, or other public facility were not feasible or affordable. A barrier of trees around the house ef- fectively cut the park in half, said Dinney. . - - A parking lot ut front of the pool area would be a less at- tractive option than demolishing the house and locating the parking there. "It doesn't matter what house in town you tear down, some- one's going to be upset," said Dinney. "We think the signifi- cance of that property is more important as a parking lot than heritage." Stu Homuth asked Dinney how many parking spaces would be created on the relatively small house property. Dinney said he was not sure. Homuth also asked about the life expectancy of the pool and whether or not the town would build its next pool on that same property and if the parking would be needed by then. Dinney said the pool's '.re expectancy i a matter of de- bate, but said the pool �sattly well i. ,ed. However, some at the meeting di. , d with Jinney, pointing out summer swimming program enrollment has dropped since the private indoor aquatics centre opened. Explaining the rest of the project and its gardens, Dinney said the overall intention of the project is to create an attrac- tive park with low maintenance. Councillor Dorothy Chap- man inquired as to whether the Lions Club had actually conte up with an estimate of maintenance costs and whether or not they would be less than present costs. Dinney admit- ted there were no concrete estimates. When councillor Ben Hoogenboom asked if the Conserva- tion Authority were willing to sell the house to the town for S1 either for demolition or future use, manager Tom Prout said the ABCA's position on the house has not changed. The house currently makes a small profit on its rental and the Au- thority is not planning to part with it, but the board of direc- tors agreed a public mecung might indicate if a new policy was needed Schwindt pointed out that even with the house demolished, the PUC buildings still affect that part of the park. Chapman said it did not make sense to tear down houses whenizations are looking for properties for daycare or seniors drop-in centres. She said too many other beautiful buildings in town have made way for parking lots. "I have some problems with tearing down a house for the five or six parking spaces it would create; insisted Chap- man. Andy DeBoer said other municipalities have used old houses in their parks for museums or arts and crafts shops. Dinney said such suggestions were too expensive, but Please turn to page 2 Leningrad student reaches Canada Just before coup GRAND BEND - Over the past two weeks the world has witnessed a dramatic power struggle in the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub- lics. And while the world hopes for a swift resolution, we can hard- ly imagine what it must be like to a 14 -year-old Leningrad girl, whose fust impressions of Canada were people glued to televisions, view- ing turmoil in her homeland. Eva Katchava landed in Canada just last Sunday. Her home is in the republic of Russia with her mother, while her father lives in the republic of Georgia. As part of the Inter -Culture Canada program, she will be staying with Phillip and Roberta Walker as an exchange student until next July. Already, Katchava has been introduced to several cultural differences, but that is what she came for. "Canada was the fust place I chose," she said in very good Eng- lish. "I !Ore it." Katchava applied for the pro- gram at her school of 400 in Lenin- grad. Based upon grades and her success on an entrance exam, she was selected to accompany three others from her school on the ex- cursion. Eva Katchat* Katchava unit the only one to come to Huron County, as students are only accepted into areas where others in the program are going out. A young Bayfield girl is cur- rently travelling in Jamaica, which enabled ilumn to accept one visi- tor. Last spring, tie Walkers were the first to apply to host an ex- change student, and are now pm- viding a home for Katchava. Since arriving in Canada, Katcha- va has encountered many firsts. Living in Grand Bend has already been an experience in itself, sharing a large modern home with a family. At home, she and her mother share a small apartment, the norm for her community. Several things which we may talce for granted, are all no- ticeable differences which could understandably frighten a newcom- er. "I'm not scared," said Katchava. "But things are very different." Take, for example, a simple trip to the grocery store. It's not un- common to have thousands of prod- ucts in one building, of more than one variety. Katchava's mother runs a grocery store in Leningrad, which sells baby food. When you shop, choices are limited. If you want bread, you buy bread; there is no variety. "In Canada, you don't run out of food," said Katchava. "In my home, you have to buy 5 or 10 kg of meat today, because tomorrow they won't have any." Itaving spoken with her mother recently, Katchava said that since Russian president Boris Yeltsin has risen in authority, he has had an im- mediate impact. Although variety is still limited, there does seem to be more food on the shelves. According to Walker, Katchava has quickly developed afor ice cream, and really lovess bana- nas, something unavailable in the USSR. She has been to McDo- nald's in Moscow, but like every- thing else, lines are long and It is veryexpensive. A hamburger will cost you slot rubles. Another change for the young ex- change student, will be the shift in school systems as she enters South Huron DHS. Moving to a school almost triple the size is enough for anyone to endure, but then throw in a brand new set of principles. She studies six subjects a day in her homeland, but again their system is more limited. "You don't have any choice in school," said Katchava. "You go in the morning and the principal puts on the board the six subjects you will study that day." Ha curriculum consists of Eng- lish, Russian, Russian literature, mathematics, geography, history, biology, physics, chemistry, and typing. She has a year of private French and knows some Italian. Her school has no computers. Typical of her needs, Katchava's desires while in Canada seem to re- flect the basics. She enjoys English and has come to Canada to experi- ence our culture, learn our history and speak our language. Said K,achava shyly, "1 have come to Canada to meet new peo- ple and make lots of friends." Inside CURB New program for beaches page 3 Melba New clothing store in Exeter page 5 Family Picnic Hensall gets together page8&9 . Bean Fest As big as ever pagel2&13 ""-N ws ;. . *. Float -a -Cop Nickel sticks it out page 13 OBA hosts Dashwood Midgets this weekend Second front Huron Park kne.Ghte s closing HURON PARK - Huron Park's only supermarket may be closed next week. Saturday is the last day the Knechtel's store will be operat- ed by Larry and Mike Cronyn. "Darling's have terminated our lease," confirmed Mike Cronyn, who said that while the building was offered to him, he did not buy. "The price didn't suit me," he said. Joe Darling, owner of Darling's Food Markets in Exeter and Lucan explained there are no definite plans for the Huron Park store after it is officially taken over on Sun- day. "Our plan is to sell the business," said Darling. "We can't afford to be operators of it." Nevertheless, Darling said he hoped the building would continue as a ery store for the Huron Parktralia area. He said he is consulting with potential buyers for the store. However, whether or not the store's doors will remain open next week had not been decided as of press time. Darling said there was a possibility of operating the store during a transition period between owners. Minor injuries in two accidents alar!'_ - Saturday the Exeter OPP were called to a single vehicle accident on Highway 83. Police say that the car driven by Geoffrey Donaldson of Grosse Point Farms, Michigan went into the highway's ditch, struck a fence and rolled over. A passenger, Su- san Hodgins of Grand Bend, re- ceived minor injuries in the acci- dent. Damage to the car was moderate, say police. Last Wednesday, the OPP inves- tigated a collision at the junction of Highway 83 and Huron County Road 11. Vehicles driven by John Buchanan of London and Nancy Hodgert of RR 1 Kirkton were in- volved in the collision. A passen- ger, Amir Hodgert age 9, received minor injuries. Damage to the ve- hicles was moderate. In addition to the 57 Highway Traffic Act charges the OPP laid last week, they charged two people for impaired driving, and issued charge for driving while under North Middlesex & Lambton Since 1873 Wednesday, August 28. 1991 75 cents Kloss swims across Lake Huron By Fred Groves GRAND BEND - "Come on dad." "Come on grandpa." Shouts of encouragement stretched out across the water to Dick Kloss Sunday night from his family who, along with hun- dreds of supporters, awaited the completion of his remarkable ac- complishment. As the sun dipped beyond the horizon, the 50 -year-old Parkhill resident grasped for the sandy shores of Lake Huron at the Pin- ery Provincial Park. It took Kloss, a Brucefield na- tive, 36 hours to swim from Port Sanilac, Michigan to Grand Bend, a distance of 44 miles. He was supposed to touch land Crew gets credit for success Ha did it - Rick Kloss, left; helps his father Dick off with his wet suit just seconds after getting out of Lake Huron on Sunday night. Kloss swam the lake in 36 hours to mark his 50th birthday and to help raise nearly $6,000 for the Grand Bend Library fund. about 10 hours earlier on the main beach in Grand Bend, but Saturday night he was slowed by 10 -foot high waves and winds of up to 25 knots per hour. Monday at noon, just 15 hours after he stepped out of the water, Kloss modestly described his ad- venture. "I could feel them on my face," said Kloss of the large waves. "It was like a slap in the face." He said his crew played a big part in making the trip a success. "My crew encouraged me. The crew worked harder than I did and I appreciate that. These guys had the hardest job," said Kloss. While he was in the water bat- tling waves and winds, his 29 member crew had to keep their vessels going. "The boats were literally out of control. Dick kept struggling, he was an inspiration to the crew," said Tom Lawson who captained one of the communication boats. Kloss is used to high waves as he has gone on canoe marathons which required some paddlers to climb into a moving canoe. Six weeks ago Kloss sprained his ankle and his wrist in a bicy- cle accident but that didn't dis- courage him from making his dream come true. The swim was scheduled for August 16 but rough weather de- layed it a week. When they left from Port Sanilac on Saturday the waves were three feet high and pounding the shore. His crew decided earlier Sun- day it would shorten his swim if he was to finish at the Dunes beach at the Pinery Park. Al- though his final destination was changed, there were still many well-wishers greeting him when he arrived. He still had enough energy to nut to shore as everyone gave him a round of applause. "He ran to shore, that's incredi- ble," said Kloss' coach Paul Dockstader. After Kloss got out of the wa- ter, medical personnel along with the crew of the Coast Guard, vessel Cape Hurd were on hand to take him back to Grand Bend. There at the harbour, he was Clgreeted by hundreds more who the banks of the Ausable River. On the beach just before Kloss completed the swim, it was like a silent vigil as they awaited a man who marked his 50th birthday on Monday. His family who waited on the beach were very con- cerned for his safety Saturday night. "We didn't really know it was that bad until I called down to Steve Lingard at the harbour building and said he had a bad night," said Kloss' daughter Wendy Case of Hensall just 45 minutes before her father came to shore. Lingard, the Grand Bend har- bourmaster was in constant com- munication with Kloss' crew. "My dad is a really determined man and I had no doubt he would make it," said Case while fight- ing back tears of emotion. Kloss stayed in the water throughout the 36 -hour ordeal and was not touched. He was fed his diet of chicken noodle soup and peaches by an accompanying swimmer who would pass it to him in a basket. "My sister, brother and I all swam with him this afternoon. I think it helped him," said Case. Kloss later said he had little idea of who was• in the water be- cause the only way he could rec- ognize the pace swimmers was by their bathing caps. Please turn to page 2 ouse should stay, park committee told By Adrian Harte EXETER - While representatives from the Exeter - Morrison Corridor committee were determined to prove that the demolition of the I30 -year old house in MacNaughton Park was necessary, those who attended the public meeting Thursday evening were equally determined the house had more value than its area in parking spaces. The Exeter and Area Heritage Foundation also put their support firmly behind the preservation of the house which was originally built as the miller's residence for the Pickard Grist Mill. The Foundation wrote a letter to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority saying they would be glad to take over the structure as a possible site for local archives. John Schwindt of the ABCA outlined the plans for the park and the river trails connecting with Momson Dam. He pointed out that the river banks between the park and the dam are still under private ownership: "something the public doesn't seem to be aware or. Schwindt explained that pfmti were drawn up in 1988 to plot the future of the river area, and that MacNaughton Park was targeted for a revitalization. A student the following summer drew up plans which called for lighted walkways, gardens, and better public facilities in the park - plans which the Lions Club and Conservation Authority are working to- gether to put into effect over the next few years. Schwindt noted the ABCA, which owns the house in the park and the adjacent swimming pool land, had considered demolishing it in the early 1980s, but the decision was re- versed due to its good condition and because of public oppo- sition. While the house and nearby PUC buildings didn't add to the park, said Schwindt, they were screened off with trees, and are today barely visible from the pavilion where Thur - day's meeting was held. Jon Dinney, a Lions Club member and chairman of the hx- eter-Morrison Corridor committee, explained that the Lions were happy to take on the project of fundraising for the park's future because of its contribution to the community. "It was beneficial to seniors, children, and whole families," said Dinney, adding that the cost of the project would be be- tween $300,000 and $400,000 over the next two to 10 years. Dinney said the Lions Club had already approached town council and asked that the plans be modified somewhat to al- low for re -paving of the park's original roadway. The present roadway will eventually be eliminated in the interest of traffic safety. The house, however, despite being incorporated into the Corridor committee's plans, continued to trouble the Lions Club. "From day one this house was a problem," said Dinney, who said it did not fit in with the park and called if_an eye- sore. --- --- Dinney —Dinney said suggestions of making the residence into a museum, da -care centre, or other public facility were not feasible or affordable. A barrier of trees around the house ef- fectively cut the park in half, said Dinney. . - - A parking lot ut front of the pool area would be a less at- tractive option than demolishing the house and locating the parking there. "It doesn't matter what house in town you tear down, some- one's going to be upset," said Dinney. "We think the signifi- cance of that property is more important as a parking lot than heritage." Stu Homuth asked Dinney how many parking spaces would be created on the relatively small house property. Dinney said he was not sure. Homuth also asked about the life expectancy of the pool and whether or not the town would build its next pool on that same property and if the parking would be needed by then. Dinney said the pool's '.re expectancy i a matter of de- bate, but said the pool �sattly well i. ,ed. However, some at the meeting di. , d with Jinney, pointing out summer swimming program enrollment has dropped since the private indoor aquatics centre opened. Explaining the rest of the project and its gardens, Dinney said the overall intention of the project is to create an attrac- tive park with low maintenance. Councillor Dorothy Chap- man inquired as to whether the Lions Club had actually conte up with an estimate of maintenance costs and whether or not they would be less than present costs. Dinney admit- ted there were no concrete estimates. When councillor Ben Hoogenboom asked if the Conserva- tion Authority were willing to sell the house to the town for S1 either for demolition or future use, manager Tom Prout said the ABCA's position on the house has not changed. The house currently makes a small profit on its rental and the Au- thority is not planning to part with it, but the board of direc- tors agreed a public mecung might indicate if a new policy was needed Schwindt pointed out that even with the house demolished, the PUC buildings still affect that part of the park. Chapman said it did not make sense to tear down houses whenizations are looking for properties for daycare or seniors drop-in centres. She said too many other beautiful buildings in town have made way for parking lots. "I have some problems with tearing down a house for the five or six parking spaces it would create; insisted Chap- man. Andy DeBoer said other municipalities have used old houses in their parks for museums or arts and crafts shops. Dinney said such suggestions were too expensive, but Please turn to page 2 Leningrad student reaches Canada Just before coup GRAND BEND - Over the past two weeks the world has witnessed a dramatic power struggle in the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub- lics. And while the world hopes for a swift resolution, we can hard- ly imagine what it must be like to a 14 -year-old Leningrad girl, whose fust impressions of Canada were people glued to televisions, view- ing turmoil in her homeland. Eva Katchava landed in Canada just last Sunday. Her home is in the republic of Russia with her mother, while her father lives in the republic of Georgia. As part of the Inter -Culture Canada program, she will be staying with Phillip and Roberta Walker as an exchange student until next July. Already, Katchava has been introduced to several cultural differences, but that is what she came for. "Canada was the fust place I chose," she said in very good Eng- lish. "I !Ore it." Katchava applied for the pro- gram at her school of 400 in Lenin- grad. Based upon grades and her success on an entrance exam, she was selected to accompany three others from her school on the ex- cursion. Eva Katchat* Katchava unit the only one to come to Huron County, as students are only accepted into areas where others in the program are going out. A young Bayfield girl is cur- rently travelling in Jamaica, which enabled ilumn to accept one visi- tor. Last spring, tie Walkers were the first to apply to host an ex- change student, and are now pm- viding a home for Katchava. Since arriving in Canada, Katcha- va has encountered many firsts. Living in Grand Bend has already been an experience in itself, sharing a large modern home with a family. At home, she and her mother share a small apartment, the norm for her community. Several things which we may talce for granted, are all no- ticeable differences which could understandably frighten a newcom- er. "I'm not scared," said Katchava. "But things are very different." Take, for example, a simple trip to the grocery store. It's not un- common to have thousands of prod- ucts in one building, of more than one variety. Katchava's mother runs a grocery store in Leningrad, which sells baby food. When you shop, choices are limited. If you want bread, you buy bread; there is no variety. "In Canada, you don't run out of food," said Katchava. "In my home, you have to buy 5 or 10 kg of meat today, because tomorrow they won't have any." Itaving spoken with her mother recently, Katchava said that since Russian president Boris Yeltsin has risen in authority, he has had an im- mediate impact. Although variety is still limited, there does seem to be more food on the shelves. According to Walker, Katchava has quickly developed afor ice cream, and really lovess bana- nas, something unavailable in the USSR. She has been to McDo- nald's in Moscow, but like every- thing else, lines are long and It is veryexpensive. A hamburger will cost you slot rubles. Another change for the young ex- change student, will be the shift in school systems as she enters South Huron DHS. Moving to a school almost triple the size is enough for anyone to endure, but then throw in a brand new set of principles. She studies six subjects a day in her homeland, but again their system is more limited. "You don't have any choice in school," said Katchava. "You go in the morning and the principal puts on the board the six subjects you will study that day." Ha curriculum consists of Eng- lish, Russian, Russian literature, mathematics, geography, history, biology, physics, chemistry, and typing. She has a year of private French and knows some Italian. Her school has no computers. Typical of her needs, Katchava's desires while in Canada seem to re- flect the basics. She enjoys English and has come to Canada to experi- ence our culture, learn our history and speak our language. Said K,achava shyly, "1 have come to Canada to meet new peo- ple and make lots of friends."