Page 6 Cee ent soa Cassiar. Courier eyedics 130hCor GUEST SPEAKER — JOANNE LINZEY he first of a series of Ladies’ Luncheons was held in he Upper Leisure Room of the Recreation Centre on Tuesday November 18th. The hostess for the occasion was Lynne Rauch. The guest speaker was Joanne Linzey from: Whitehorse, who is the Yukon Representative on the Can- adian Advisory Council on the Status of Women. She ex- plained her role in this area to the thirty-one women pres- ent. Joanne has a special interest in women living in single in- dustry towns and is well aware of particular difficulties encountered in these communities, having experienced some of them herself. She gave an informative talk on the rights of women and emphasized the importance of freedom of choice for wo- men. She discussed certain inequities in our society with regard to women being disadvantaged economically. She also outlined particular problems faced. by. women re- entering the workforce after a prolonged absence. Joanne stated that the poor of this country are women and posed a number of questions to stimulate an aware- ness of financial details and the need for women to estab- lish their own credit rating. As a member of the Yukon Status of Women Council, Jo- anne expanded on the work being carried out in the areas of legislation, education, women and the law, the Constit- ution and the Bill of Rights and the effect of the PLOpOsed: Alaska Gas Pipeline. Joanne’s concern for and interest in the unique problems experienced by women living in northern communities has led her to work closely with a number of groups in White- horse which are providing solutions to some of these pro- blems. The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre has been establish— ed in Whitehorse to provide a service to the needs of wo- men. The Centre has a good referral system and works closely with various government departments. Programs have been conducted at the centre in the areas of assured- ness training, parenting training, book groups, management and on Stress reduction. money A crisis line is another facility available to women in Whitehorse. It is staffed by qualified people and fulfils a need in the area of mental health. Later a discussion on this in relation to Cassiar took place. Joanne told the group present that one out of ten women in Canada is a battered woman and a Transit Home is now. ‘ available in Whitehorse to provide a safe place for,women fearing physical abuse. She discussed the lack of child care facilities in the North and the problems associated with this. Cassiar’s problem in this area was discussed and the fact that the problem is not necessarily restricted to “day ” care due to the number of women doing shift work. Joanne was responsible for designing, implementing and managing a minibus service, initially to give housebound _ women a form of reliable transport in winter, It has now been adopted as the public transit system for. the city of - Whitehorse. She is a member of the Whitehorse City Council, Cham- ber of Commerce, and is doing part-time work for the’ Y.T.G. Department of Education co-ordinating courses aimed at helping women re-enter the workforce after sev- eral years at home. As a result of the talk given}Joanne stimulated thought about a number of issues which directly affect women in every socio-economic group, whether single or ‘married, with or without children, working or at home and the choices which are available to them. The information she gave on issues concerning women was valuable and she also recommended a number of useful publications which will be available in the Cassiar Library. Prior to the luncheon, an informal get-together was held” at the home of Sue Chambers for 15 male and female teachers who were unable to attend the luncheon. Brows CLUB NEWS Let The Good Times Roll OKTOBERFEST On November 1, 1980, the Lions had their annual Oktob- erfest, under the close direction and constant super- vision of Lions President Reg Ash. The work party, con- sisting of Oktoberfest Chairman Lothar Kutz, and Lions George Kurian, Ted Krawczyk, Richard Rudkowski, Tony Coran and Everet Brown, showed up bright and early Sat- urday morning. These fellows worked hard to make the event the success that it was. Special thanks also go to- Lioness president Pam Krawzcyk, Carlene Kliment, and Judy Walker for keeping the food moving. The food was prepared by Lions Tim Walters and Derek Walker, who _put their hearts into it and did a great job on the sauer- | kraut. “ Lan) i) REMEMBRANCE DAY The parade was held at 10:30 a.m. on November 11 and the turnout was very good. Lion Reg Ash placed the wreath for the Lions Club. Thanks to all the brave souls who came to the parade despite the cold weather. C.N.LB. ' The Cassiar Lions Club would like to express their thanks to the Community for their co-operation and their gener- ous donations to the C.N.1.B. campaigners, who collected $1850.00. Special thanks to Mrs. Eve Thirlwell, who as usual, came through with flying colors, collecting well over half of the total amount. Thank you, Eve. CERURUK ULCER UM URRROSE : SSeasons Greetings The Lions Club wishes to take this opportunity to wish ih the good residents of Cassiar and district a MER vs CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! py Hilde Guderighn Woofer made the mistake of following me down town today. - he’s now dead! He was hit by a company loader while following the car home. Id like to thank the following: -Diane Zebroff for taking the baby home. _- the man in the blue pick-up for taking Woofer away. -The loader operator who was following Woofer for at least two blocks, BUT says he didn’t see him. -Cassiar Resources for allowing their vehicles and equipment to exceed speed limits. ' -And thank God it wasn’t a child that couldn’t be seen. : Pauline Woodrow. Editor's Note — We have checked and the maximum speed of the loader is 24 m.p.h. There is a ruling in Cassiar to the effect that all dogs should be tied up or under the owner's control at all times. All dog owners should note there is a dog catcher in Cassiar to en- force this. - GQAadRORA arts centre After several weeks of planning, the following format of courses has been set forth by the Arts & Crafts Society for 1981. January 17 and 18 — Drawing Workshop — 6 hour session More details to follow. i February — Quilting — 2 nights per week for 5 weeks. Commencing date to be announced soon. A Children’s Art Club is proposed for January, February, March and April and a Textiles MEL ESDODEL is also planned for the new Wee, Details are still being ironed out for the above workshops and full information will be available soon. Please keep these dates in mind, mark your calendars and keep your. eye on your local paper. The Arts & Crafts Society needs you to make these courses interesting and successful: “LIBRARY © NEWS | The staff of a Cassiar Public Library wishes everyone a very Merry and Joyous Christmas . and a Tei es Happy New Year. The Library will be closed December 25 and 26, 1980 and January I, 1981. i LIBRARY HOURS ~ Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays 6—9 P.M. Sundays & Wednesdays 2—5 P.M. Tuesdays & Saturdays Closed Postalk During the very busy and hectic month of Dec- - ember we would like to assure the public that we do our utmost to serve our customers with the usual efficient and friendly manner and the fastest mail delivery possible. . Best wishes ay a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON from the gee of the Cassiar Post Office. RACER RENEE KEYS Q SRosctix:-| WE NOW OFFER A AT 656 BATEMAN STREET mH A FULL LOCKSMITH SERVICE fo rt —— lf i PRAISE THE LORD!For ihe Lord Jesus born in Bethle- hem, is always living among us - in each member of his Church, in the least of his brethren. And since God became man, became one of us, the second commandment, to love our neighbor as ourselves, has be- come equal to the first, i.e. to love God with our whole being. The proof that we love God is that we love one an- other. Christ has revealed that we shall have the same standing with God that we have with our neighbor. We are no near- _ er to God than we are to our neighbor. And he who pre- tencs to love God whom he does not see without loving his neighbor whom he does see, is_a liar. The love of God can contain many illusions and much im- agination. But the love of our neighbor is very realistic. We know right away how we stand with the neighbor. Our love for our neighbor is love for Christ, within our reach, ready to receive from us that love. We do not love Christ truly if we don’t love Him in the neighbor. And I’m talk- ing here about unselfish love, or selfless love. Christ has even wished to set up a sort of priority for the love of neighbor over the love of God. He said: “If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar -and go; first be reconciled with your brother and then come back and present your offer- ing.’ (Matthew 5/verses 23 & 24). The love of God is not sincere unless it includes the love of the neighbour Further the loyal Christian is involved in a struggle as well as a love affair. For daily demands are made upon him by events and circumstances. How he responds to these calls - upon his love from day to day, from moment to moment, means success or failure. His response determines his own spiritual growth or spiritual decay. In the little tests of iN daily life, peace and love spread throughout the world or they are limited, a lover of God or a lover of self is formed Few of us have to face tough decisions, burning tempt- ations, or overwhelming pressures. But each one of us fac- es daily the decision to open heart and mind, or close them off to the people and responsibilities close at hand. After all, this is our world, these are our homes and towns (like Cassiar), our industry and labor, our government and our responsibility. And our salvation is from Christ; but vie'll save our souls not so much in the sanctuary nor in the confessional (though these are important), but we'll save them out in the world where the neighbor is.... we are invited into it..... we're not shielded from it.... but we are armed and prepared for the struggle. Because in His last fomal prayer, our Lord Himself prayed for those whom He was sending into the world, to change it and save it. He was praying for you and me....He who was born into this world and became one of us and is still with us....He who was sent by God: Christmas is the day when all else is put aside. . ‘When in the dream of God there is realized The hope for mankind of what has already come to pass. That love whispers again in the gentle breath of a new life Laying in swaddling clothes — Undisturbed and quietly ‘2flecting the love of the Father In the greeting of lowly shepherds whose faith draws them to a manger Where kings genuflect and adore the King of kings. But there is place now for me and you. The gentle whisper can be heard. _ To invite another to.climb the mountain. « _ To tell another what we see through God's marvels which are at hand. To turn to Jesus Christ in giving franks fo all that i is. To pierce the eyes of the tired and the lonely to see the ' beauty of their souls And to dream as never before: God is man and man is God. SSR ASALALA SASSER SEATS SOAS Christmas Schedules ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES First Sunday of the Month 11:00 a.m. Family Eucharist Other Sundays 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Family Worship - Every Wednesday ; 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist CHRISTMAS SERVICES: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 21 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Play DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 p.m... The Early Service (especially for families with small children) 11:30 p.m. The Mid-Night Service DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00 a.m. The service of the Day DECEMBER 28 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Holy Eucharist The Service of Lessons and Carols NEW YEAR'S EVE 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. DECEMBER 31 10:30 p.m. Watch-Night Service JANUARY 1 THE HOLY NAME 10:00 a.m. He!y Eucharist aaah OUR LABY OF LOURDES MISSION FRIDAY DECEMBER 12. Service of Reconciliation 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 11:30 p.m. Carols followed by MIDNIGHT MASS CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 11:00 a.m. FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN First Martyr MASS 11:00a.m. WED. DECEMBER 24 THURS. DECEMBER 25 FRIDAY DECEMBER 26 SAT. DECEMBER 27 MASS 7:15 p.m. SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY : MASS 11:00 a.m. MONDAY DECEMBER 29 MASS 11:00a.m. TUES. DECEMBER 30 MASS 11:00 a.m. WED. DECEMBER 31 HOUR OF PRAYER New Year’s Eve 8:00 p.m. FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Holy Eucharist 2:00p.m. THURS. JANUARY 1 OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE MISSION SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 MASS & RECONCILIATION 5:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS HOLY EUCHARIST 5:00 p.m. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. WED. DECEMBER 24 SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 ; ; : Closed Sunday and Monday 3 SSeS Se aa Cassiar Courier December 1980 Page 7 Christmas Message From Father Bill Devlin and Reverend Bill Morrison And we nope, for what will be because one man was sent by God. Jesus was sent iby God, but only after God had prepared the Way. Long ago, God showed His special way of love, By promising His people He would care for them. He promised to make them His special people, For He would be their God. He sent them leaders to guide and teach them His Way; A Way of justice and love, a Way of showing them how to live; A Way as welcome as a father’s caring; A Way as unique as a parent’s joy; A Way of being kind and merciful; A Way of respecting parents and elders; A Way of honoring the Lord who gave them the Sabbath. Jesus came, and lived and taught this Way...the Way we the Father. He said: ‘’Treat others the way you would have them treat ” Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is brother. and sister And mother to me.” Again and again, Jesus taught his listeners the Way of Life; A new commandment, yet ever old; And if we would follow it, we would live in peace. There would be no need for the elderly to cry out for justice..... No need for them to live out their lives in loneliness Fear... and uselessness. Jesus said: “1 was hungry and you gave me Goods | was a stranger, and you welcomed me. | was ill and you'comforted me. | assure you as often as you did it for one of my least. brothers, You did it for me.” MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYOUS NEW YEAR IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD AND IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS! —