Page 6 Cassiar Courier September/Octoher 1988 PTARMIGAN PLAYERS """” Well, here we are again, plunging happily towards another exciting year full of fun, hard work and theatre activities. Our first Ptarmigan Players meeting was held Monday, September 19. There was a terrific turnout, and people are enthusiastically pondering new thoughts and ideas for the brand new 88-89 season!! We had 20 adults and 31 students in attendance and the sparks were flying. Ptarmigan Players is growing in leaps and bounds. At the beginning of the meeting things were a bit chaotic, but after we settled in and got down to business, all went well. With such strong, posi- tive support from the community, 88-89 will be the best ever. The only thing missing was Iris Trask. She couldn’t be with us because she had to be in Vancouver. (We really needed you, Iris!) Thanks to Karen Taplin for bringing a play to read. She will be directing and producing it and it will be ready to roll in mid-December. Karen will decide when she will hold auditions, so be sure to watch Channel 8 for times and dates - should be a hoot! We elected a new executive: President Iris Trask Vice President Norma Ray Treasurer D’arcy Richards Liaison June Evans Student Rep Jennifer Becket Tricia Gorski, Assistant Social Convenor Sue Hyde Debbie Desjardins, Assistant The Christmas Play Committee is: Iris Trask Norma Ray Helen Billingsley Karen Kuechle Debbie Desjardins Sue Hyde Denise Clark : The Adult Teen Sponsors are Dean Boudin and Mickey Johnston. That’s about it for now. Once again, from Ptar- migan Players, thanks to our community participation. We are continuing to develop and learn so our theatre group can provide better and better entertainment. The members who have been with us from the beginning, and new members who have come into the fold, all agree: we’re very definitely looking forward to another fantastic year! TRANSPORT LIMITED is pleased to announce regular freight service to Cassiar, B.C. FULL LOAD & L.T.L. Freight from Vancouver and Edmonion would leave Whitehorse on Tuesday for delivery in Casslar on Wednesday. Please call Casslar or Whitehorse for further information. IN CASSIAR, BC CALL; 604-778-7221 IN WHITEHORSE, YK CALL: 403-668-2157 RALF VOSS | CENTRE by Allan Studd It has been a busy summer for the Ralf Voss Centre, as the Day Camp program was run out of the building, and the Board of Directors worked hard to develop a strategy. We are happy to say that it is all coming together, and the Centre will soon be a perman- ent place in Cassiar where the arts are promoted. The Day Camp was a great success and the Cen- tre is deeply thankful to Darla Creyke for the hard work she put into it. Some days there were up to 15 children taking part in many activities. Now there is a rush to get organized and get the 10:30 a.m. Sunday SERVICES ist, 3rd and 5th Sundays HOLY EUCHARIST 2nd and 4th Sundays MORNING WORSHIP THRIFT SHOP 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 7 to 8 p.m. MINISTER Rev. Allan Studd PHONE 778-7239 Welcome back after the summer. It appei's that we spent a lot of time waiting over the past few months - waiting for summer to arrive! It is often the same in our deyctional life with God. We spend mech time in prayer and meditation, but do not seem to set up that communi cation that we wish. It often seems to be a one-sided con- versation. Summer never did come, but God will. What is needed is a little patience, for God does speak to human beings. The conversation is not one-sided. It can be and often is a full-blown dialogue in which God walks side by side with us, We must have the patience to wait out the silent periods and to prepare ourselves for when God does come. St. James says, “Be patient .. . until tie coming of the Lord.’”? The experier'ce of men and women through- out the scriptures is of a God who participates in the human life and who will nct leave us lonely or unhappy. Our Lady ot | Lourdes Mission | Fr. Joseph Leverge SCHEDULE Saturday Mass 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. by Louise Clark On Sunday August 28, we welcomed into our parish through the rite of baptism Thomas John Driscoll, son of Paul and Colleen, and big brother Ricky. On Sunday September 18 we used the theme “We are all children in God’s hands”. Following the offertory procession, the children of the parish carried flowers which they then placed in front of the altar along with their pictures. Before they joined hands around the altar in the prayer “Our Father”, Father Joe asked “Who would ~ you like to pray for?” Moms and Dads, myself, God. But the most touching response came from three-year- old Anthony — looking towards Jesus on the Cross he said, ‘That guy up there!”’ A special Mass was held on Monday Sept. 19 to begin a new season of C.C.D, classes. Religious education for courses 1 - 6 is taught Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Church hall. Classes for courses 7, 8, and 9+ are taught by Sister Claire - the times are not finalized yet. At present we have approximately 40 youngsters enrolled in various courses. A big bouquet of flowers and thanks to Mrs. Lu- ciana Artico, who provided the parish with so many beautiful bouquets of flowers from her garden. It’s Centre up and running. We have asked for proposals for the use of some space in the Centre for retail pur- poses. The thought is that such retail space would re- flect our objective to promote the Arts in Cassiar, would attract people to the Centre and would provide the Cen- ' tre with a source of income. As well, the building will be used as a ski chalet, a home for the Ptarmigan Play- ers, a meeting place for various clubs, a tourist informa- ‘tion centre, a gallery for art both local and beyond, a home for art workshops and a centre for concerts. The next few months will be a shakedown period for the Ralf Voss Centre, but by Christmas it should be running smoothly. Along with the Cassiar Community Club, we have applied for a Federal Job Initiatives grant which would provide us with a full-time co-ordin- ator for the Centre and a part-time maintenance person. This would make things flow a lot smoother and we are hopeful that we will get the grant. @ In the meantime, there is much work to be done, and lots of dreaming. Watch for posters and ads for events in the Centre. This is your Centre. Do come out and support it. ‘NORTHERN , COLLEGE by Allan Studd Office Hours - Tuesday to Friday - 9:00-12:00 Noon 4 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Northern Lights College is back to serve you again. Our offices are open more regularly and at more conven- ient times. We are happy to welcome to our staff this year Sandy Sandvik, who is employed by the College for 10 hours a week. As well, she will fill in on occasions when I am away from town. Sandy has a keen interest in adult education, has been very supportive of the work of this centre in the past, and will be happy to help you with your educational needs. ; We will kick off the year with a round of com- puter courses offered by Barry Willis, an instructor from Ft. St. John. These include Lotus 1.2.3. and AccPac. Lotus is a very popular spreadsheet computer programme that has many applications in the home and the office. Accpac is a comprehensive accounting and financial reporting tool, with applications especially in small businesses. Lotus will be held on October 5, 6,7. AccPac -will be held evenings October 4, 5, 6. On October 21 - 23, we will sponsor a workshop in Print Making with B.C. artist Richard Reid. Cost is $45.00 plus supplies. Registration deadline is October 7. At press time the rest of our Autumn line-up of courses is still in the preparation stage. It will include more computer, including courses in Desk Top Publishing. We will also be home to the Cassiar Amateur Radio Club with class:s in all aspects of Radio Operation leading to a Federal Licence to operate a station. Another new offering will be a Saturday morning art club for children which will feature regular weekly workshops in various media. Our Music programme will be operating once again with regular instruction in piano. As long as we have willing instructors and the response from the com- munity we are able to offer an unlimited number of options, and we will be working hard all year to meet your educational needs. A new venture this year for Northern Lights College is the encouragement of cultural events in our small communities. We have contributed time and money to help organize a Concert Series for Atlin, Cassiar and Dease Lake. This will be three performances by pro- fessional musicians and actors, spaced through the winter. The tickets will be sold in advance as a series. The cost has yet to be determined but will be minimal. With the help of travel grants and George Zukerman at Overture Concerts, the cost will be only a fraction of the actual expense of bringing performers to the North. The Learning Centre continues to offer complete information on Correspondance and Distance Education opportunities in the Province and beyond. We are in the process of collecting University and College calendars from all over Canada. We also keep information on business and inyesting. Our activities and facilities grow each year. The community colleges of B.C. have a mandate to provide the most complete adult education, training and job prepara- tion possible, and we in Cassiar wish to be as much help in this field as we possibly can. Do drop by and talk with us about your educational needs, or call us at 778-7878. + s [ :wasSSlar tr s a 3 : 3 ; by Lorraine Lanteigre ae SS Se SS Se Sie SSS SS ol i George Bundan better known as Gigi, was bom in 1955, at Tiesmana in Transylvania Province Romania. He was a middle child, having an older brother and sister, and later a younger brother. In his early life it was noted that he had some talent in the gymnastic field. At the age of eight he moved from his home to “the Flower City” of Timi- soaroo where he lived with an uncle. This was organized so the young boy could be trained in gymnastics at a larger centre. For two years he remained there, then spent five years in Neptune, close to the Black Sea. . By the time Gigi was in grade ten he was in a private school, still working with his gymnastic coaches. “My parents had to pay for some of my schooling,” says Gigi, “but if your marks were good the parents didn’t pay that much. If you failed you were - - - - - Ve he added with a laugh. During his highschool years, Gigi worked towards his ticket as a welder. A trade was important even though his athletic abilities were above average. “I competed -at the school level,” recalls Gigi, “but never at the na- tional level.’ Sport scouts however realized another talent in Gigi and he was assigned to another sport, Judo. “T had potential, and they saw it.” says Gigi. He earned his Black Belt and won twenty-nine compe- titions. He was good, but adds that when he went home to Transylvania he was beaten. “I was so peed off I cried!” laughs Gigi. He was nineteen at the time. “Right after this I went to the “ACADEMY” or army. It’s not a volunteer program in Romania,” Gigi stated. He was soon chosen as a Honour Guard recruit. Trained in the formalities of this posting, Gigi was on guard during state visits by dignitaries from around the world. “When Gerald Ford visited Romania in 1976, I was the first Honour Guard to welcome him,” remem- bers Gigi. He enjoyed the army he says because what else could you do, a person didn’t have a choice to be there or not. He was in the army for eighteen months. After he was released from duty Gigi travelled to Motiru, a small mining town in Northern Romania. He worked as a welder there for two years. “It was _a small place, about 10 thousand people,” says Gigi. “You got to know everyone, especially the kids, like in Cassiar.” He began to volunteer his time coaching gymnas- tics while there. This he remembers fondly as it involved travel with his team and he enjoyed watching the develop- menit of the athletes. By the time he was twenty-three Gigi had seen enough of Romania and went on a one way trip to Italy. “Tt is interesting how life works out,” says Gigi. “Five years before this, I had some business dealings with this Italian guy, a little black market trade in blue jeans not uncommon in countries which border other free European countries. Anyway, I was in a bar in Italy and I ran into him.” Neither one recognized the other right away, but when they did, the Italian gave Gigi a job. “} welded horse trailers for this guy for five months. He gave me his Ferrari to drive, boy I was Sn ee cee hot!” Jaughs Gigi. “I had to work at many odd jobs just to keep the damin car on the road!” One of his biggest adventures in Italy revolves around house sitting for a fellow who wanted his beach front kept clean. However, there was a wine cellar at this country home, and well, you should ask Gigi about this experience. Time went by and different jobs rolled around. “I was a road builder and a long shoreman,” recalls Gigi. “Bull work but the pay was good!” With gas being so expensive in Europe, Gigi bought a Vespa Motorcycle. There were three of them who used to drive it. ‘We were like kids with this thing,” Gigi says with a smile. “It was fun, but I preferred my Ferrari!” : Gigi enjoys travel even now. However, in the first few months of freedom from Romania and its political system, he made comment on how good it felt to travel anywhere without being asked about it. “I went to Paris, Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, etc. etc.” said Gigi. “It was a freedom I enjoyed!” In 1980, Gigi emigrated to Canada. He did not know a lot of English, but languages are not difficult to learn; so he says. He speaks Romanian, Yugoslav, Italian and English. His first job in Canada was in Yorkton, Sask- atchewan, where he worked as a welder. “I was there two months,” remembers Gigi. “Then I met this old guy who told me that the north was where the real money was to be made.” He thought that this sounded like a good plan so he and two friends headed up to the Yukon: He worked in Elsa as a welder. “I came to Cassiar for a visit with my friend Mathew,” says Gigi. “I liked it so I went back to White- horse and got a job in Cassiar as a millright on the tram- line. I stayed for four months, then thought it was too cold here. So I went to Whitehorse where I froze my ears and nose and everything! I was so cold and no Ferrari! I thought I’d never get used to this climate.” He did though, and returned to Cassiar. He is now em- ployed as a mine garage welder. Gigi is a man who is always thinking. He dreams of someday operating his own small-business. His hobby goldsmithing, has become a small “entrepreneur” en- terprise called Zingara Gem and Gold. He expanded his business to include gems as well as jade, two years ago. “I would like to have a small business in Cassiar,” states Gigi. “ I think our community could use a jewelry store. People need a place to shop.” In fact, Gigi thinks it would be good to see lots of shops added to this community, to service the people here. It is difficult however, as there are so few facilities available to the entrepreneur. At present he is working on building a small shop in which to house his wares outside his home. “I might end up with a shop on wheels!” says Gigi with a grin. For the time being his customers come to his home or visit the different demonstration of his wares in Cassiar and Erickson. : Gigi has been in Cassiar for eight years. He is a quiet, good natured man who disturbs no one and hopes not to be disturbed by anyone. He enjoys life and values the freedoms of this country. we HAIR STYLING MANICURES Cassiar Hair Design , EYELASH TINTING 4 FACIALS Cassiar Courier September/October 1988 Page 7 Severe cere Lee eee eee Le Sec eee ee eee eee Ceres eee eee ee eee eee eee eee ee ee ee “You can call me anything,” says Gigi. “But don’t call me D.P. Nobody calls me that!” The highlight of his life in Cassiar is a young lady by the name of Kathy. He also mentioned the well known Grizzly and Kathy’s dog Kali, better known as the Goddess of Destruction! Gigi is an accomplished cook and upon his recent return from holidays put on a pig and lamb roast in his backyard. Everything was delicious! He plays squash, cross country skies, likes hiking and bike riding. “I enjoy canoeing,” adds Gigi. “But only when Kathy does the paddling.” Gigi Bundan is a well observed Cassiar citizen. At the local lounge one can see him with a pool cue in his hand skillfully playing a game or two. He likes people and always will take the time to have a conversa- tion with you. His contacts are far and wide and he is a man worthy of friendship. Gigi says he would like to spend more time in the north. “I'd like to be a business man here. The chance for development is here.” é My final question to this man of many exper- lences was of his plans for the future. _ “Well,” said Gigi in thought for a moment, “I Plan to become a Gemologist and a Goldsmith.” As his face took on a more serious look, he added, “‘And also have ten kids with Kathy!” z A second later we were all laughing, Kathy said Are you going to print that?” I replied, “You bet!” And I did. SOBRIETY — — IT’S YOUR | CHOICE! ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednesday - Closed Meeting Sunday - Open Meeting 8:00 p.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH BASEMENT Phone 778-7479 . sree oe ee = ‘ Oe ee tee PEDICURES Halloween costumes--make-up--accessories % arriving now 222 Kennedy Street 778-7476 HOURS Mon. - Fri. 1-7p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 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