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Super sub in Rankin
Darrell Greer Northern News Services Published Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The community of Rankin Inlet was in dire need of an SAO following the sudden death of Paul Waye, and turned to Croucher for help. Croucher had previously spent 12 years in the North, including almost five years as SAO in Whale Cove. He came to Rankin on April 14 on a two-month contract. "It was a little strange for me, at first, because I knew the former SAO quite well and taking over for him under those circumstances brought back some memories," said Croucher. "I felt good about it when council asked me to stay a bit longer after the search for a new SAO didn't go as smoothly as hoped. "I came here to help the hamlet until it found a replacement, and I wasn't about to walk out on everyone in the middle of it." Croucher said the biggest challenge facing an interim SAO is getting to know the workers. He said there were also a few things the hamlet was responsible for that he didn't know about until weeks, or even a month, on the job. "It was very easy for me to slip into the role here because of the good employees the hamlet has in Rankin. "Council has decided on a new SAO, Hilda Price, who is currently working in Swan Hills, Alta. "She'll arrive, weather permitting, on Oct. 4." Croucher said he's enjoyed his time in Rankin and is looking forward to another two months in the community. He said he came closer to staying than many people realize. "I was really tempted to take this position permanently, but I have other things to do in Newfoundland, so I talked myself out of it. "Council asked me to stay a bit after the new SAO arrives to help her out for the first couple of weeks. "So, as it looks right now, I'll be leaving Rankin on Oct. 14, and there will be a big part of me sorry to go."
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