he SPINS ' Page 2 Cassiar Courier ‘I Miss You in Ottawa by Charles Lynch, Southam News Service OTTAWA — Is Iona Campagnolo a hot number, or isn’t she? The question, is not asked in the sexist context of whether or not she is sexy hot, which would earn the asker a touch of the knout at her hands, or a challenge to a 10-mile uphill jog. Rather, what we are dealing with here is the box office potential of the lady from Prince Rupert, who during her time in politics was called every- thing from the best and brightest of Pierre Trudeau’s ministers to Canada’s Iron Lady. (I once suggested she might be something of a wooden lady and she~ responded: ‘‘What? ME wooden?” and I turned to pulp.) It was, and is, my firm conviction that if all of Trudeau’s English-speaking ministers had applied themselves to their work the way Iona did, the Liberals might still be in power, It’s true that she went down with thé rest, but her British Columbia riding was NDP country to begin with, and the man she defeated in 1974, Frank Howard, was out for revenge and worked mightily for Jim Fulton, who sent Iona down by fewer than 400 votes. High places are lonely places, it is said, and never lonelier when sombody pushes you off the cliff, For Iona, who had become one of the Trudeau cabinet’s leading celebrities in her role as Minister for Fitness and Amateur Sport plus Gambling, it was a wrench, though she had seen the handwriting on the wall for the Liberals in the west from the moment she joined the cabinet in 1976. She locked horns with Transport Minister Otto Lang almost immediately over transportation pro- blems on the West Coast, and contemplated re- signing at her first cabinet meeting, but loyalty to Trudeau kept her plunging on, giving her best shot to every task she was handed. To me, the high point of her time in office came when the members of the Canadian team at the Edmonton Commonwealth Games invaded the official stand, grabbed [ona and carried her shoulder-high around the track. She had played a major part in psyching up the team members to a competitive pitch previously unattained by any group of athletes representing Canada - the British, and even the Australians, grieved that the Cana- dians were vulgar beasts. Z At 47, a single parent with no academic’ qualifica- tions, a defeated member of a political party dead and buried in British Columbia, Iona had to make Letters to the Editor Dear Sir: ‘I consider myself an understanding person. I accept the occassional bad Cassiar weather and the few other problems associated with northern living. Naturally I ‘also enjoy the many good aspects of — Cassiar life. However one thing I cannot accept is the behaviour of a few operators of motorcycles in Cassiar, Their actions include: speeding through town, operating noisy vehicles at all hours, speeding over newly planted or grassed areas, and trespassing on private property. / / / 4 the majority of motorcycle owners who abide by the rules? The same thing happened last. winter with skidoos’ with the result that skidoos were completely banned in Cassiar. =>» Let’s hope that common sense prevails. Yours truly, Fred Hewett Why is it that these few people must spoil it for: “some fast moves. What price fame? Almost as soon as. the election results were in, Alan Eagleson, the demon agent for big league hockey stars was on the phone offering to repre- sent her in the talent sweep-stakes. Iona declined the offer and settled for an agent in Vancouver, meanwhile incorporating herself into a ‘brokerage company that would’ wheel and deal in all kinds of merchandise, including the performing talents of Campagnolo herself. Results to date include the marketing of 100,000 pounds of smoked salmon destined for Japan, an unspecified amount of cedar lumber, the prospect of a public relations contract involving high-level fund raising, and a post as host of a CBC Vancouver television interview show in prime time in the fall. : In additon to all these things, Campagnola will be doing some speaking tours, and she may even offer “some western input into Liberal party councils, such as they are. She doubts that she will run again for Parliament, feeling she’ll be too far past her ‘prime by the time when, if ever, the party is reborn out west. : «She holds to this view despite her intention to emulate both her grandmothers, who lived to be nearly 100. He mother has just retired from a senior post in the British Columbia public service. For Iona watchers in the Ottawa Press Gallery, myself anyway, future viewing prospects are bleak. Instead of eyeing her, we must make do with her successor, Steve Paproski, which isn’t the same thing at all, as Mrs. Paproski was quick to agree when I told her my complaint. For what it’s worth, Iona thinks Steve has made a good start on the job, but we didn’t spend too much time on the subject, lunch, At least, I didn’t cry. Editors Cassiar Courier } I wish to thank the many people of Cassiar, who took such an interest in. my daughter June Trehearne, Grad of The Class of /79. A Special Thanks to Mr. and Mrs, Fred Cousins « who opened their home to June so many times. I enjoyed: my stay with them at tg time of the - Graduation week. Also a thank you to the Lady who taxied me to the home of Cousins when J arrived. Thanking you all again, Sincerely, Mrs. Arlee Teal, Brilliant, B. C. MARY ELHORN ———— Ee Mary is the person responsible for all © the beautiful flowers we see in front of the Town Administration -building. MANY THANKS. it being a farewell “MLA REPORT AL PASSARELL: Persistence has paid off. My efforts in the Legisla- ture to draw attention to the severely neglected health care services in this constituency have final- ly brought a response from the Minister of Health who has promised to provide an emergency nurse for Dease Lake. During debate on the budget estimates of the ~ Ministry of Health, I spoke at some length about the lack of adequate health facilities and staff at Dease Lake, Cassiar, Good Hope Lake and Eddon- tenajon with specific requests to the Minister for improvement of these services. He has agreed that the situation in Dease Lake, where a community of 300 people has to survive with no medical facilities at all, is a serious concern, and has promised that a nurse will be sent to Dease Lake to provide emer- gency services on a permanent basis starting at the beginning of August. I understand that the position has already been filled by Kathleen PONS ; It is certainly only a first step, but 1 am pleaséd to see that some attention is finally being given to our unique problems in the north. The needs of northern people have been-forgotten and ignored — by this government and I intend to continue pres- suring the various ministers and making them aware of the conditions we face. My hope is that Services throught the riding, more nurses, doctors and first aid stations to provide just some of the es- sential services that people in the southern part of British Columbia have become accustomed to. When I see that the Minisity. of Health has allo- cated $2.4 million for advertising, ‘promotion and information, $1 million for new motor vehicles, $2 million fon computer and consulting charges, it / makes me very angry to see that practically noth- ing is being spent on services in Atlin, where our people are treated as second- class citizens when it comes to health care. P S Many constituents have been in touch with me re- garding problems or issues of importance to them. Please continue to contact me at 387-5207 in Victoria or through my constituency representa- tives, Mr. Barry Burgess in Stewart (636-9049) or ‘Mr. Oskar Daum in Cassiar (778-7340). I.am ex- pecting that this session of the Legislature will be ending soon and [ will be back in the riding and can then be reached Seoues my constituency representatives. AS WE SAW IT IN APRIL AS WE SEE IT IN AUGUST ’ eventually we will obtain a regional ‘hospital for ~ Cassiar to service the area, improved ambulance. Hope anes enoved ey uy to Cassiar. LIBRARY NEWS : by Hilde Guderjahn The Public Library received a shipment of foreign language books from the Whitehorse Library Ser- vice Branch. They were given to us free of charge and will be a great asset to the Library and our readers. Most of these books are quite new and have been published only recently; no old hand- me-downs. The languages represented are Spanish, Russian, German, Swedish, Greek, Czechoslovakian and Dutch. The Library finally has received the book by M. Trudeau “Beyond Reason”, the first copy got lost on the way from Dawson Creek. Another new arri-: val is the book by Peter C. Newman ‘‘The Bronf- man Dynasty”. Quite a few books are also available (new editions) on the status, environment, beha- viour or mistreatment of children - appropriate reading material for the peel of the Child. Library Hours: \ Sunday 2-5 pm Monday © 6-9 pm Tuesday closed Wednesday 2-5 pm Thursday 6-9 pm Friday 6-9 pm Saturday closed Bits & Pieces Two years ago Robert Martschin made his first trip to Telegraph Creek. On his return froma few days camping at Sawmill Lake, he discovered he had lost “his wallet, including all his identification and bank book. What followed was the inconvenience in- volved in replacing these documents. Late this past July Robert received a phone call from the local RCMP informing him that they had his driver’s license. He was a little confused as to how this could be so because he, in fact, had his driver’s license “safe” in his wallet. However, he went to have a look. As it turned out, somebody had found the wallet which had been lost two years before and had returned it to Cassiar. Robert would like to thank this person, whoever he may be. Summertime. in Cassiar - did you catch it? - brings tourists from throughout Canada, the ‘U.S. and even Europe to. our region. And its a time for Cassiar residents to go off on vaca- tion. Most people seem inclined to head south - to Stewart, or Terrace, or farther afield to Florida or California. Others choose to explore the north - _ the Yukon, and Alaska provide an adventure in history as well as ample opportunity for camping, hiking and ee VISITORS: Mr. and Mrs. Franceys of Gwello, Rhodesia are visiting their daughter and son-inlaw, Gillian and Barry White. They are in Cassiar for 2 weeks then touring B.C. We also had visitors in town from Solvang, Cal. ‘They were members. of ““Youth With a Mission” And froin Braunschweig, Germany Karl’s cousin . Helmuth Voss and his niece are visiting the Voss family. We ates some more newcomers Thank you very much, Cassiar Curling Club _ The Cassiar Curling Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:30 pm. A new executive for the coming season will be voted in and the financial statement for the past season will be available, The present executive hopes to have the ice started by late August and completed by Sept. 15th. Re- novations to the lounge area are planned for com- pletion by the end of September with league curl- ing likely to start by Oct. 1st. The 1978-79 curling season, our 25th year, was a busy one. | wish to thank my executive for a job well done. Al Keim...................:....Vice-president and social chairman John Gwilliam...........4. secretary-treasurer Richard Rudkowski.....rcules and membership chairman Gerry Bermel............... drawmaster ; assisted bt Jolin Forbes Robert Duri and Kinky Borsato...ice chairmen Frank Nitti............00.. prize chairman A special thanks to the chairman of our Annual Bonspiel Committee, Ed Michael with his hard workers Sandy Hickman and Hine Robichaud for the outstanding job they did to make the 25th Bonspiel so successful. REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 5th. Don Baycroft 1978-79 President Cassiar Curling Club ison to: Milan Buncic and family who “returning to Cassiar, -Hans _ Weiss es Liza and Leonard Lepp and family. We also have a few people moving away. Goodbye to: John Hilton, D. Brockelbank and family and Ed Michael. : We have an interim Bank Manager, Mel Stokes from Terrace. He will be taking over for 2 - 3° weeks while our. Bank Manager is holidaying. Hope you enjoy your stay with us Mel. On June 28th, 1979 at 8:00 am in the Vanco ver General Hospital, Isis Colina gave birth to . 8Lb. baby girl Linda. THANKYOU My baby daughter, Linda, mother Carmen and myself would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to the Cafeteria Staff and other friends. Linda feels right at home i in. the baby car-. re riage and it is appreciated very mu ch.by. myself. A very special thanks to Father Pauwels (for all of his time and help. — be Isis Colina and — TSE Gabbe ent MOS tt 4 Cassiar Courier Page 3 _ PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS WE HAVE MOVED! Bunkhouse 81 is no more! The Peace River Health Unit is now in the former -adminstration trailer at 164 Elliot Street along _ with the Ministry of Human Resources office. Our phone remains the same, 778-7752. Come on in - for business or just to say hello and look at where we are. CHILD HEALTH CLINIC SCHEDULE Thursday, August 2nd......... 9 am - noon 1 pm - 4:30 Thursday, August 16th......hours the same Thursday, August 23rd...... hours the same: Immunization MUMPS VAX The province of B.C. does not yet include the mumps vaccine in the recommended immuni- zation program. It is rumoured that this may change but definitely not in the near future. - As some moms have requested their children, es- pecially boys, be vaccinated against mumps, I have arranged through Drs. Laura and Dan Hryciuk and Shoppers Drug Mart in Whitehorse to have the mumps vax sent to the health office. I will be paying for the vaccine myself and I be- lieve the approximate charge to parents for the vaccine will be around seven dollars. If you are interested in having your child or child- ren vaccinated against mumps please contact the health nurse at BEET See | _ Nomi mA aa Satan a -CASSIAR, DEAS If you are new in the area and have children, (infant, toddler, pre-school or school age) I’d like to hear from you. It is very important that your child grows up fully immunized against the diseases common throughout the world. Namely: diptheria, pertus- sis, tetanus, polio, red and german measles (and mumps!) | . A proper record should be available to health professionals to complete the basic series and then a schedule can be followed as your child grows through adulthood. Proper records are only possible to manage cor- rectly if notice is given to the health unit in » Cassiar, or your previous locale so that this office ‘can obtain and keep an ongoing record of im- munizations on your child. For more information - or - for your information, please call Helen Read at 778-7752. Thankyou! COMING!! TO WINTERIZE THE POOL ANOTHER BIG BAZAAR AND AUCTION # A REALLY WORTHWHILE RAFFLE HANDICRAFT TABLE BAKE TABLE AND LOTS OF OTHER GOOD THINGS Come on ladies, get your fingers working WITH ANY LUCK AT ALL WE WILL GO OVER THE TOP THIS YEAR More next paper. Eve Thirlwell Cec Terris eS Se KE