See FI FI oe LOO SSS RSS Page 14 Cassiar Courier C.N.I.B. WALKATHON The walk was held Saturday, June 23, 1979. Cas siar has a population of 2500 people. Only fif- teen people and two dogs had enough dignity to show up and walk. A very disappointing turn out, We would like to extend our appreciation to all the walkers: Donna Frank, Carole Chatelain, Bonnie Coates, Nicole Brand, Charlette Coates, Diane Baycroft, Jutta Voss, Karen Holtzer, Mary Comper, Sandy Kemp and ‘Sheffield’, Betty Cameron and ‘“Boscoe’’; Bev Steen, Brian Clemens, Herb Storch and Ken Spence. A special thanks from the C.N.1.B., Cassiar Lions Club, and the walkers to the following business- es and companies for their help and donations: Centreville, United Steelworkers of America, Erickson’s Goldmine, John Hope, Cassiar Cafe- teria, W.S.T.V., C.B.C. Radio, Camp 2 Cafeteria, Community Club Calendar and the Royal Bank of Canada. Camp Time*{; WHAT TO TAKE BACKPACKING BY Kate Sevier It is important to have light,sturdy and functional clothing, footwear and equipment when planning a hike. Clothes should keep you warm without weighing you down, and protect you from heat, cold, vegetation, and also keep you dry. BOOTS are the most important item of equip- ment and if they don’t fit your hike could be ruined. Boots come in a confusing array of styles offering special features for special circumstances. So, you must decide what type of terrain you will be mostly hiking on, what season you'll be travel- ling in and the load you'll be carrying. As boots are expensive-it is advisable to reasearch all asp- ects of boots before purchasing them. Make sure you break them in before attempting a long hike and you may need some moleskin and baby pow- der if blisters start to appear - if blisters start to appear catch them before they get sore. Always wear two pairs of socks - one cotton pair under a pair of wool socks. PACKS 1. A small waterproof day pack with adjustable yadded. shoulder straps, and preferably triang- ular shaped is fine for day hikes. 2. A pack for carrying a child on your back - should be in the form of an adjustable baby seat Well padded shoulder straps and a wide padded hip belt are important for correct weight dis- tribution. A sunshade is important if you are hiking in high altitudes. 3. The back pack or rucksack come in all shapes - and sizes and different types of frames. Make sure you select the correct size. A divided large pouch is best and a padded hip belt is a must for long hikes. SLEEPING BAGS must conserve body heat. They can be down or synthetic and it is important to determine the temperature and conditions under which you will be using them before you pur- chase. Volumes could be filled on the pros and cons of different sleeping bags and it is advisable to research the type of fill, construction and shape before you buy. A stuff-bag for your sleeping bag is important for keeping it clean and dry and you can stuff it with clothes at the campsite to use as a pillow. The 1979 Walkathon has produced $38.00 to donate towards the Canadian National Institute of the Blind. Even though this year’s Walkathon was a disaster we are looking forward to next year, and hope you are too. ABOUT THE WALK The walk, even though there was poor partic- ipation, was successful. Started off with just a little rain, which just cooled the walker and kept the dust down. Our number One walker is Don- na Frank. She came in last but had the most donations. She will be awarded the Ist Cassiar Lions C.N.I.B. Annual Award. Brian Clemens, who finished first, will be awarded an Appreci- ation Award. That evening the walkers took advantage of the free barbeque, which was enjoyed by all. We are looking forward to a bigger and better walk next year, A SLEEPING PAD: Choose a width and length to suit your size. An ensolite pad is best. An air mattress can be punctured and heavy to carry and foam rubber soaks up water from damp ground. Ensolite, a foam synthetic, is water and puncture proof and although thin gives a comfort- able sleep. Do not chop down pine boughs for a bed, it is very destructive. TENTS: Again, books could be written on these but choose one. to suit the conditions under which it will be used. Choose a water repellent tent rather than a waterproof one and then attach a fly over the top. This means that condensation will collect under the fly instead of inside the tent Do not touch any part of the tent which may be attached to the fly as it will leak if it’s raining. * Make sure the tent is dry before you fold it away. It's nice to have a floor in the tent and this and the sides can be fully waterproof. For a summer in the north a mesh netting with zipper closings is a ‘‘must”’ to keep out the “‘bugs”’. CLOTHING: Take only the essentials and avoid stiff heavy clothes. Layering is best as the body heat and metabolic rate changes during the day. By layering, warm air is trapped as an insulating layer. Down is no good when wet, wool is warm when wet and fibrefill does insulate when wet and dries quickly. With rain clothing choose a fabric that breathes to avoid being soaked by condens- ation. Most rain gear is water repellent and not water proof for this reason. Consider the advant- ages of jackets and overpants over a coverall or poncho. A square of Plastic can be used as a poncho. Shorts or long pants should be loose-fitting to al- low unrestricted movement. Combination cotton- polyester are best. Blue jeans are often too tight and too heavy. A hat is necessary and should be taken everwhere to protect you from rain, wind or cold. STOVES & COOKING:In many areas one cannot light fires and backpack stoves can be gasoline, kerosene, propane or butane. Choose a light ef- ficient and safe one. A small burner the size of a ‘salmon tin is quite adequate for cooking a meal. You can even make your own from wax. Two books, ‘‘Roughing it Easy” and ‘Roughing it Easy 11”? by Dian Thomas give many interesting tips on camp cooking and equipment with lots of improvisation, CASSIAR A’s Congratulations to the Cassiar A’s Men’s Fastball team who recently went to the Whitehorse Tour- nament during the Canada Day weekend. After going 4 and 0 in the regular games, the team just fell short of ‘‘winning it all’ in the Champion- ship game. Prior to this tournament, both the Men’s and Ladies All Star teams had returned from the An- nual Cantung Tournament, in which they both ended up with second place honors. It seems we’re getting better with every tournament. N.B. Girl’s All Star practice 1 pm every Sat. at the ball diamond. HAVE YOU NOTICED? THERE IS NOW: A FLASHER-—STOP LIGHT SITUATED ABOVE THE STREET AND ACROSS FROM THE FIREHALL -—— WHEN THIS LIGHT IS FEASHING 3 ict. PLEASE STOP ALL VEHICLES BACK OF THE INTERSECTION. Never cook inside a tent - it’s a fire hazard and you will inhale carbon monoxide. Don’t leave food inside the tent at night. Food should be lightweight and avoid carrying cans and bottles as you have to pack these in and out of the wilderness. Meal planning is important and should be done in advance. It’s easier to have each meal in a separate package. Select food that is easy to prepare. Freeze-dried foods are good but make sure the meals aren’t monotonous, that they look attractive and are nutritious. Dehydrate ed food from grocery stores is just as good. A combination of two packaged soups of different flavors, with a bouillion cube and herbs added can be very tasty. Surprise peas and other prodacts are useful and Tang tastes so good with water from a fresh mountain stream. Take care with water - never drink stagnant water or white milky mountain water. This carries glacial flow which is powder- ed rock. It’s advisable to carry water with you no matter how plentiful the natufral sources may seem to be. Always carry some emergency food. Other necessities are cookware, a good knife, like a Swiss army knife, some strong cord, first aid kit, map, compass, sunglasses, insect repel- lent, suntan or skin cream, waterproof match- es and a candle stub, a whistle or mirror for dis- tress signals, a small flashlight, aluminium foil and plastic bags and biodegradable soap. A bar of soap inserted into an old sock keeps grass and grit from embedding into the soap. The soap sock can then be popped into a plastic bag. Never wash dishes in a stream as this causes pol- lution. Wash away from the water as this allows the refuse water to percolate through the soil and be naturally cleansed. Never smoke on the trail and do not litter it with cigarette butts or anything else. Never leave food inside the tent at night as this. will attract animals. If in bear country, suspend all food from a rope hooked over a high branch. Avoid wearing perfume of any kind as this at- _ tracts bears. It’s also advisable to make some sort of noise as you hike - a bell or a can filled ~ with stones will do the trick. SANITATION: Dig down about 6” into the soil, away from the camp, trail and stream. Cover the hole when you ve finished and nature will do the rest. So now you can start to become a “Macho Back- packer’. Plan your trip well, play it safe, con- serve your energy and pause before you're tired. Use your common sense, respect the environ- ment and most of all - ENJOY IT! IS I AFP IR AE TEL LT IE aoa EE EEOO EEO EOOOL. ZZ RIEMIIIN IDE R occcicciodiodicidcidcicc FIRES ARE STARTED BYauciis i: oy 1. Careless parents jeans children alone at home. 2. Careless smoking habits - Smoking in bed. 6. 3. Overheated stoves or defective heating units. ; : 4. Kerosene or gasoline misused to light fires. 5. Gasoline handled in open containers or glass containers. ; 7. Careless handling of gasoline or kerosene lamps. 8. Remaining in burning building to fight Fie fire or returning to recover valuables. 9. Home = dry cleaning with gasoline and flammable solvents. 8. 10. Matches in hands of small children. WHAT TO DO 1. Get everyone out of the house the minute you discover a fire. . Don’t fling doors open if you think there’s fire - feel them first and if they’re hot, get out another way or block the doors with furniture or dampened mat- tresses to keep out the smoke and gases. to If you have to pass through smoke or heat, crouch down and hold a wet hand- kerchief over your nose and mouth. 4. Avoid panic, keep cool, don’t jump from upper storey windows except as a last resort.. Wait for the fireman -- a closed door will hold back fire, Ito ttt toe CLASSIFIED ADS 1979 Ford Giperab: 3/4 ton Camper Special, canopy, duel batteries, duel tanks, etc., “Sony cassette stereo. Almost new, only 2,000 miles. Ph. 778-7 265.....Mon.--Fri. NEED. HELP? icon call the NATIVE COURTWORKER AND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF B.C. P.O. Box 336, WATSON LAKE, YUKON V.OAVT COT is aid meas: Tel. (403) 536-7592 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CASSIAR TAKU GROUP Open meetings every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Catholic Church Basement FOR HELP PLEASE CALL 778-7589 . 778-7445 Post Office Box 49] aaa Sp 0 eyo td hving with & nee J a oe Drinking Problem? e a") SS © c CG ie} = S Ww oO = jah (ay) Ko) ioe te n n fo] (os (5) =) (at, se) oO 4 < [e) (S! nv ~ = Are you losing ee = Are fears overwhelming you? Do you feel sorry for yOu? Do you refuse invitations to family and ee functions? you take your frustrations out on others? © you lie and try to cover up the drinking roblem? Do Are you resentful? D pr Are you ashamed of your situation? If so, contact Al-Anon Family Groups. -Box 1 2 Cassiar, B.C. — nM Call 778-7589 -or write to 9:00-3:00. SNUG Shee Ane, Cassiar Courier Page Ben TEACHERS..cont. from page 12 Gerry Smit and family find some Sunny Country! FOR THE YEAR Bev Evans will be attending the University of Calgary to complete her Degree of Education. Don’t go back into a burning building for any reason other than to save a life and remember that smoke and fire gases can be deadly. Unless it’s a small fire and you’re certain . you can contro] it with the right extin- quisher, don’t waste your time or your life by trying to fight a fire - get away from it and call the fire department at once - they know how to fight it. are heading south to Judy Sikora is holidaying for a year. Ken Madsen will be working with Outward Bound and will also be doing some travelling. HOME FIRE DRILLS Esther Lee is moving to her new home in Plan with your family what to do in case Sieaous carey eran ome eo: of a fire - plan to use an alternate escape route away from the fire. Practice your home fire drill plan at night and learn how much time it takes to get children or elderly people to safety. Gwen Robbins plans to travel in the Orient and then will go to University to study Fine Arts. Lynn Flytton will be attending the University of Toronto for her Masters in Drama. 778-7345 775 Malozemoff (Townhouse! Portraits -Passport Pictures -- Mon. 7:30 -B & W Darkroom Finishing. -Mortifee Munshaw Dealer for Color and Enlargements - Films, Cameras, & Accessories for sale -Camera Repairs - Wedding & Special Events Closed for Vacation July 18 - Aug. 18 We've got a| new name! Your local Telephone Company now has a new name to identify us more closely with the area we — serve. NorthwesTel is the name of the Telephone Com- pany serving the Yukon, Northern British Columbia and Western Northwest Territories. 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