e aonG ORE lings Page 2, April 1980 Cassiar Courier SATELEE DELIVERED _ TELEVISION Prominent Yukon broadcaster, Rolf Hougen, proposed satellite delivered television service exclusively for resid- ents of remote and northern communities at a special CRTC committee meeting held in Whitehorse early in March. In his presentation, Mr, Hougen suggested that the prov- ision of television service to Northern and remote Can- adians should be separated from the more complex issue of providing Pay-TV to metropolitan areas. Linking Pay- TV with improving television service to Canadians in is- olated ‘communities could result in delays of 18 to 24 months before the type of satellite television service en- visioned by the Committee could be provided. To alleviate this delay, Mr. Hougen made a formal request to the committee to immediately consider the submission by Canadian Satellite Communications Inc. which propos- ed the establishment of a satellite service to Canada’s nor- thern and remote communities by the fall of 1980. He said this accelerated program would be subject to a sat- isfactory agreement being reached with Telesat Canada re- garding costs and the availability of the technical facil- ities required to “uplink” a variety of television services. The company, Canadian Satellite Communications Inc., is owned by Rolf Hougen of Whitehorse, Allarco Broadcast- ing Limited of Edmonton, British Columbia Broadcasting . Ltd. of Vancouver and Niagara Television of Hamilton. \ Mr. Hougen stated that a more complete and formal pre- sentation by the Company will be made to the committee at a public meeting to be held in Ottawa, March 25, At this meeting the new company will set out its plans which include the uplinking of two radio services - one from . eastern Canada and the other from the west. The television programming will include the full television u services of BCTV, a CTV affiliate in Vancouver, B.C., the independent program service of CITV, Edmonton, Alberta ‘CHCH-TV, Hamilton, Ontario, as well as the French pro- gramming of CFTM-TV of Montreal, Que. With the introduction of this new satellite-delivered pack- ‘age, which for most communities augments the existing CBC service, two additional objectives will be achieved. First, four fully balanced Canadian program services will be provided, which will include the top Canadian and Am- erican programs. Second, the time-zone differential prob- lem will-be minimized by the selection of originating sta- tions from different regions of Canada. In addition, Mr. Hougen proposed to uplink an Indian/ Inuit multilingual radio program service in co-operation with the interests of native groups. Mr. Hougen further stated the new company would eventually be interested in providing the necessary satellite facilities for a similar multilingual television package, when such program mat- erial is available and delivered in sufficient quality and quantity to maintain a viable and continuing TV program service. In concluding, Mr. Hougen stated that it was the intention “ of the new company.to make formal application for a li- -cense in order to implement its proposal by this fall, pro- viding whe necessary agreements can be reached, SORRY! Last month we ommitted the photo credits. Roving reporter photos were by Monique Gareau. Mafia Night photos were by Ciro. STAFF. Lee Coran, Vivian Cousins, and Kerry Jones. The deadline for the May issue of the Courier is April 25th. If you have your articles completed before this date please leave them at the Town Admin Office or mail to: Cassiar Courier, Box 100) Cassiar, ee on ae Community Club Generat Wecting Apathy! A dread disease that has invaded Cassiar was once again manifest on Monday, March 17, when’ the- Cassiar Community Club called their Annual General pared a report that was handed out pertaining to things: that were done last year and improvements to come. Don Toth, the outgoing president, welcomed Bob Bliss, Meeting. A whole 27 people turned out to see what was ~ Janice Gray and Bruce Spracklin as new two-year direct- being done with their membership fees and to find out who the 77 people who voted had elected as represent- atives for them on the Board of Directors for the next 2 years. This was not even enough people to hold the meeting so it was re-scheduled for March 24. Hurray! This time we got enough people to carry on the meeting. Of course, all that: were necessary on the second go around were 10 people — 16 showed up. The financial statement for the year was gone over by Charles McQuarrie and questions were answered with re- gards to expenditures, revenue, etc. Gary Perriard pre- Ottawa Viewpoint | JIM FULTON MP In my first. column since the February 18 election, i would like to start by saying ““Thank You”’ to Skeena res- idents for the support offered to me and the NDP. | en- joyed the election (despite the weather and the roads) and want to extend my best wishes to the other candid- ates and their supporters for their role in a thoughtful campaign, that was fought fairly and cleanly. The return of the eastern voters to Pierre Trudeau and the - Liberal Party meant a solid Liberal majority. Many polit- ical observers are emphasizing the problems that we will face because there are no Liberals elected west of Win- nipeg. While recognizing this, | suggest that these difficult- ies are being over - emphasized. It is a major political problem for Mr, Trudeau but does not’mean that Western Canadians won't be represented in the federal government, As a western member from an Opposition party | will be ensuring. that Ministers and Departments are informed of the needs of Skeena communities and Citizens: | am ‘sure “all of my NDP colleagues and. Western Conservatives will ‘do the same. It is up to the government to follow through on Mr Trudeau’ 's election-night statement and work with the opposition parties... This means real attention must be paid to Western con- cerns outlined by western MP!s. Even when the Liberal cabinet included so - called ‘‘strong’’ western ministers such as Otto’ Lang and Ron Basford, our concerns were not dealt with properly. The port development delays, the Northern Shipping fiasco, railway problems and in- adequate northern air services were under the direction of a western minister, Mr Lang - Transport Minister in Trudeau’s last cabinet. Obviously that wasn’t enough. Real listening and genuine consultation are required. | will do all that is possible to aid that process. In Skeena, the key issues were made very clear during the election and will be my priorities. High interest rates and high prices; the continuing need for secondary industry; marine transportation and port development; the whole question of native land claims; new hydro projects such as Kemano 11 and’ the Stikine; TV services, search and res- cue; expansion of our agricultural potential. These are the issues that | have been dealing with since last May, and the response during the election clearly indicated to me that these are still the concerns that must be dealt with in Skeena. ; All of my constituency representatives remain at your dis- posal: to get information, to relay problems to me or to ’ get in touch with me directly. These are operated in’ close conjunction with the provincial MLA for your community. To date, | am very pleased with this system and | know that people are using these services. As well, you can write to me directly c/o The House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0X2. No postage is required. | will continue to spend as much time as possible in Skeena, determined by the sittings of the House of Com- mons. | look forward to a productive term again, | thank you for the confidence you have shown in the efforts of myself, my staff and my party to date. In Cassiar, please call 778-7340 if you wish to contact me or Al Passarell on any matter. ors. We say thank you and goodbye to*Don Toth, Heather Fugere and Dave Pewsey, who leave us after two years of a job well done. For those who are interested, Bob Bliss is the new pres- ident and Stuart Borden has been appointed to replace Ed Komperdo as company representative. Remember, the Cassiar Community Club is your Club. Don't give it away by not caring. Take part in the deci- sion making. Make sure your freedom of speech is not taken away from you. Apathy kills. Vaccinate against it | by being a member — not just a number. Get active in your Club. M.L.A. REPORT AL PASSARELL March 5, 1980." Rt, Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau; Prime Minister of Canada, _ House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario. Dear Mr. Trudeau: | am raising a question with your office, concerning the taxation of benefits to northern workers. The case in point is the townsite of Cassiar in northern - British Columbia, Just this. year, Revenue Canada started to tax the two -debushing flights a year and the tool al- _lowance. Both of. these benefits encourage. families to move into. the. North, If benefits such.as those listed above are taxed heavily, then families might find it necessary to stay in the southern regions of our country, since living in the North will: be too costly. These benefits came about through sincere and honest negotiations, between, manage- ment and unions, During the campaign, the Liberal candidate stated that if elected the Liberals would. take these taxes off the few benefits which workers in northern Canada receive; i.e., _debushing flights and tool allowances. | certainly hope this legislation is presented to allow workers throughout northern Canada a fair shake, as well as management and the unions, who negotiated in sincerity. Thank you, | remain, Yours sincerely, Al Passarell, M.L.A. Atlin. FIFTE COMMONWEALTH STUDY CONFERENCE CANADA 1980 As was mentioned in the last two issues of the Courier tour members of the Duke of Edinburgh Study Confer- ence will be billeted in the homes of Cassiar Residents. These team members will be in Cassiar on the May 24th weekend (not to be confused with the long weekend). To date the response from Cassiar Residents has been disap- pointing. If you and your family would like to participate in the Cassiar segment of the Conference in a most tangible way, PLEASE invite one of the tour members to spend their two nights in Cassiar at your home. The interaction bet- ween the residents of the communities visited and the members of the Conference will be the most important - part-of the tour. Please contact Sandy Crawford at 778-7731 or 778-7435 if you have any questions on the billeting of the Confer- ence members or if you wish to invite a member to your — home. ° e ; e. Bits & Pieces There are definite signs of spring in Se a few of which are — By the time this issue is out Margaret Fox will have had her baby, much to the relief of family and friends, also Pat and Bill Riddle will be new parents and Joanne and Peter Voss will have added another to their family. Former Cassiar residents Hans and Renata Rudzinski re- cently had a girl, Melanie, They are now living in Spar- wood. Grandma and Grandpa Cousins announce the birth of Colleen to Roger and Irene. Congratulations to all happy parents and grandparents. People on the go — Wendy and Fred Zabot and family © and Stan, Carol Deyo and family spent their Easter break in Alberta. u . Some of the people taking a break in Vancouver’ (sans snow) were Nada Carin, Marthe Wallenborn and Pam Krawezyk, Further afield our local “Travel” lady, Marvel Nitti was basking in the California sun. (There, Vivian, there really are better places than Ottawa in March!) Congratulations to the. Radford family, who won the “Trip for Two to Anywhere” raffled by the Curling Club- Cassiar residents were saddened to hear of the accidental death of sixteen year old David Keefe, in Lillooet. Terry, , Donna, David and Lisa lived in Cassiar while Terry was principal of the school. Mary Marvel must have had her magic wand out at the Bath but I hear she lost ita fu ae later! A si of people in town will be tripping over things this summer in their quest to make their millions, following their prospecting course. The Cassiar Can Can Line will never be the same now that Jane Dykstra is leaving us for her new job in Stewart! Pat Watson would like to thank everyone who baked and helped out at the Bake Sale that was held recently to raise money for the fire victims at Good Hope Lake. Our sympathy to Josette Zemenchik and family, whose father > Dr. Gunst, passed away in Holland on March 22. Dr. and Mrs. Gunst visited Cassiar many times and will be remembered fondly by many of us. In town for the Cassiar Annual Bonspiel were Doreen and Brian Pewsey from Vancouver and Kelly Griswold from Kamloops. It seems Gary Perriard’s team made quite a hit with their costumes during the Bonspiel. All in all, everyone had a good time — Right Danny ANY Paul and Katie Sevier will be back in Cassiar the end-of April or the beginning of May after their year of travel- ling. Time to dig out the old stethoscope, Paul! Congratulations to the following who recently received ‘Canadian citizenship — Horacio Luibara, Stephen Quigley, Robert Fitzsimmons, Vibena Pichler, Rudolf, Sieglinde and Ursula Froehlich, Daniel and Diane Pakula, Mitch, Rita and Boban Jovanovic, Elisabetta Fiorella, Paola and Enrico Serravalli and Paul Swallow. NEW FACES IN CASSIAR Jean Claude and Monique Duguay and family, 677 Brown Larry Aspen and family at 678 Brown Charles and Helen Sorochak, 715 Clinton Al and Doreen Tovey and family, 356 Brown Don and Gloria Peters and family, 332 Bateman. Chris Monkhouse and family.at 341 Bateman _. ‘Ken and Darlene Lardon and family, 329 Bateman Welcome back to John and Barbara Hilton and family, 683 McDame, and also to Bob Toth. BROWNIE NEWS On March 17th the Brownies held a special party, to cele- brate St. Patrick’s Day, at the youth centre on Kennedy Street. The party began with the presentation of several badges. The following girls deserve congratulations:- Joanne Coran, Kelly Huber, _ Brenda Brown, Nicole Deyo, and Jesam Stewart. Sian Jones, Tara Komperdo, Kate Elhorn, Pamela King, Cry- stal Brand, Jacqueline Brand, and Joanne Coran. Vicky Brown, Brenda Brown, Tamara Mulrooney and Joanne Coran. Pamela King, Joanne Coran, Kate Elhorn, Vicky Brown, Jacqueline Brand and Crystal Brand. Crystal Brand, Jacqueline Bra- nd, Pamela King, Tamara Mul- rooney, Kate Elhom, Sian Jones, Joanne Coran, and Tara Komperdo. Pamela King. Vicky Brown. Tamara Mulrooney. Tamara Mulrooney. GOLDEN BAR SKIING COOKING NEIGHBOURS SKATING COLLECTORS SNOWSHOEING HOUSEKEEPING BOOKLOVERS Sian Jones received her second stripe. Keep up the good. work girls. Following the presentation of badges the Brownies tucked in to the “Green Goodies” which were provided by the Brownie Mothers. LIBRARY NEWS If you had attended the drug discussion for parents at the school a few weeks ago and found yourself not too well informed about today’s drug scene, as | had to admit to myself, materials on the subject are plentiful at the library By now | am almost an “expert” on ‘the subject, having read a few books and found them very ‘interesting and _ sometimes evén amusing. | recommend the following -books for their up-to-date information, scientific data, his- roy of use, use and abuse of today’s society, slang words, : illegal trafficking, etc. They are really well researched and acclaimed books. Drugs from A to Z by Richard Lingeman Cocaine by Richard Ashley May we point out that the renovations in the library are finished and the acquired new look has been praised by everybody. You are invited to visit the library anytime we are open, browse through our book selection of almost 6000 volumes, read a book or magazine in a quiet atmos-+ Club, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the library — all members please . attend. $ LIBRARY HOURS Mondays 6.—9 p.m. 3 ; Tuesdays Closed FS: Wednesdays 2—5p.m. Thursdays 6 —9p.m. Fridays 6—9p.m. 3 Saturdays Closed ® Sundays by Hilde’ Guderja HOSPITAL HAPPE NINGS Dr, Jim and Jean Faught send greet- ings from Water- 8 down, Ont. (New 3 addition is John Paul, born Aug. 8 30,1979) $ ° e @ @ & phere or admire the eerie displayed by the Community y @ The next Library Board meeting will be held April 30, ; “som Local Domestic & Internationa Fe ‘Closed Tuesday afternoon and all day Sundays REFLECTIONS B Hallow fom og es Spring is here! Can’t you feel'it in the air? Little plants are just dying to show us their wee heads. It’s true - before you know it there will be hardly any snow at all. _I suppose as spring really does give us some indications of its arrival, many of us begin a new series of activities. Spring cleaning is one - throwing out the old - replacing with the new, etc. Well as this new season comes my way I’m busy as can be trying to lose my three years accumulation of unnecessary fat. Losing weight is something many of us are concerned with or at least should be. There certainly. are any number of books and articles written to entice us all to some new “fad” diet that will certainly lead us to hourglass Sigures. in just a few short weeks. I’m sure some of these diets do work - but weeks of grapefruit and eggs or whatever are just too much, But when we've finished the diet watch out! Here comes a snack attack. So instead of that type of diet, I've decided - after some considerable reading that the best way for me was to change my badly misguided eating habits. When I started to study my eating habits there was uy one word for me - SLOB, For instance, I could actually devour a calorie equivalent of a full meal while I was preparing the already calorie laden fried or fast food dinner. Just with this change in our eating habits, change in the way of cooking foods, there has been a 20Ib.. change in my weight since rer: mas. It’s funny but the “good” food Starts to taste damn good when that’s all one buys. Also with the variety of new | ways of preparing food I find eee to be” more inter- _ esting and less of a chore, There’s no big list of foods to eat - it’s very simple - Just think when you put another “Sara Lee” cake in your cart. Think about how many types of snuck foods you buy- not for you - in case company comes around. Be honest! The goodies are really for you, Forget the company, They il eat what you serve. Actually one reason for me writing this column was so I couldn’t possibly go off my diet and gain more weight. Wish me luck, I wish you the same. Porerercececeserscrccececseeseeesesesee Mrs. M. Nitti, 190 Zimmerman St., ML eee 778-7220 Provincial Licensed Travel Agent For All Your Travel Needs Reservations & Tickets ALL TYPES OF CHARTERS, BOTH DOMES- TIC AND TO EUROPE, SKY BUS AVAIL- ° ABLE TO WINNIPEG, TORONTO, AND MONTREAL. ‘CRUISES - HOLIDAY PACKAGES HAWAII, BAHAMAS, CARIBBEAN 1S on, Wed. Thurs. 10a.m.-6p.m. 10a.m.-5p.m. 3 10 a.m. -4 p.m. HOURS ~ 3- ® . 2 e