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Keeping the griddle warm for free

Women volunteer time for breakfast program

Darrell Greer
Northern News Services

Whale Cove (Mar 27/02) - Two Whale Cove women are doing what they can to keep the breakfast program alive at Inuglak school.

Tess Rodnunsky, wife of school principal Sidney Rodnunsky, and Susie Kritterdlik, wife of Whale Mayor David Kritterdlik, handle the cooking duties for the breakfast program.

The Inuglak school breakfast program is a joint initiative of the school and the hamlet of Whale Cove.

The original funding for the program, which was supplied by Brighter Futures, runs out at the end of this month.

Principal Rodnunsky says he managed to secure a small supplement to keep the program going until the end of May.

"Our two cooks have graciously agreed to run the program on a volunteer basis, rather than see it discontinued," says Rodnunsky. "They really work hard at producing a varied menu that keeps the kids interested. This past month the kids had fresh-baked buns with a caribou sauce inside and it was really a big hit."

The two cooks start preparing the morning meal at about 7 a.m. to be ready for the kids' arrival around 9 a.m.

In addition to special treats such as the caribou-sauce buns, the breakfast menu consists of cereals, muffins, juice, French toast, home fries and country foods.

Rodnunsky says every student in the school takes part in the program.

He says the teachers see a big difference in the students' attitudes and learning skills when they start their day off with a good meal.

"The two things I hear the most from the teachers are that the students are more cheerful and attentive when the breakfast program is running.

"They certainly seem to be able to digest more information when their bellies are full and they're more eager to learn," he says.

"The kids look forward to their breakfast. They really enjoy coming together as a group and starting their day that way."