‘

Page 14 April 1988 Cassiar Courier

CRITICAL NOTES “3

“FLYING ON YOUR OWN”
RITA MACNEIL

In the wee small hours of a Sunday morning
a friend and I discussed the “business” of singing and
“singing” as a business. It appears some singers parlay
their “gift” into a career and the resulting wealth and
fame makes it all a worthy business, while some singers
seem to sing for the joy of: artistic expression. Most
recently I was fortunate to hear a recording called “Flying
On Your Own” by Canadian artist Rita MacNeil and
found her to represent this latter musical category.
Her’s is a special talent that encompasses an incredibly
fine voice that carries a truly emotional wallop.

The songs on this album were all generated from
the pen of Rita MacNeil and this might account for
the emotional tie to these lyrics and her powerful de-
livery. The most moving song is “She’s Called Nova
Scotia” and it fairly brims with Rita’s love for her home
and makes you want to pack your bags and head for
the east coast. Beyond its noted beauty this province
has provided our nation with its most well-known female
vocalists - Anne Murray, Carroll Baker, Catherine Mac-
Kinnon and Rita. This province noted for its paradise
beauty is also known for its unemployment hardships
and this has given its residents a passionate provincial
patriotism. This passion infuses their chosen art forms
as well.

The variety of subjects covered in these’ songs
along with the uniquely distinct melodies shows a talent
that has been sharpened by years of living and performing.
Her voice carries a poignant urgency that never misses
the mark and the excellent accompaniment fairly carries
her in her vocal flight. “Used To You” and “‘Leave Her
Memory” are the most country flavoured of the tunes
and would be great cover tunes for Anne Murray in
her upcoming recording session in Nashville. “Realized
Your Dreams” could be. about anyone who decides
to forego the wandering spirit and find his personal
dream in his own province.and/or hometown. Rita’s
sense of humor is well-displayed in Loser (When It Comes
To Love) as she cajoles her lover about his success at
everything but the game of love. “I Believe In You”
is delivered in the gospel style with a guitar replacing
the usual organ compliment. This song is a testament
to the love and devotion we can offer another person
while realizing the foolishness of the venture. The title
track is truly an inspiration for those who find themselves
alone at the end of a relationship. “One heartaches begin,
nobody wins/You’re flying on your own/First you stum-
ble, then you fall/You reach out and you fly/There
isn’t anything that you can’t do”.

Rita MacNeil is flying on her own and has realized
her dream - look up for a new Canadian songbird - this

Submitted By
BRIAN NICHOLSON

one is here to stay. It is rare to find such an all-round
artist that writes her songs and sings them so well and
how nice to see such an uniquely Canadian artist singing
about her roots. This album is a prime candidate for
the compact disc format and it would be nice to see
Lupins Records release it on the Virgin label - maybe
if the record demand is sufficient it will happen. No’
matter the format, this is a fine piece of work and worthy
of any record collection.

“HIGHER GROUND”
TAMMY WYNETTE

This is the best album Tammy has released since
her “Soft Touch” release in 1982. These recordings
also differ very much in the type of songs and the manner
in which Tammy sings them. This latest release is follow-
ing the recent trend to a back to the basics type of record-
ing - this means no lush strings but steel guitars and no
muzak background singers but often the singer doing
his or her own harmonies or seeking other country ar-
tists assistance. This album is given an all-star support
cast but Tammy’s singing holds centre court in a very
relaxed but passionate style. Standout cuts include
“Tempted? “I Wasn’t Meant To Live My Life Alone”
and ‘‘Through Throwing Good Love After Bad”. The
uptempo selections are a nice change from the usual
ballad concentration. It is really a pleasure to hear
the First Lady of Country Music so much in touch with
herself, her gift and her muscial roots.

“SINGS THE BLUES”
ARETHA FRANKLIN

If soul music possessed a female voice it surely
would be that of Aretha Franklin who is known as “Lady
Soul’. She has become known to this generation through
songs like ‘Who’s Zoomin Who” and her duets with such
rock/pop stars as Annie Lennox and George Michael, but
in her early years she paid tribute to the blues/jazz singers
before her and on this CD we get a compilation from
various past releases. There are many tunes here identi-
fied with Dinah Washington, but Aretha gives us her own
special renditions and makes them uniquely her own.
There are a few live versions on this disc which are very
powerful - “TroublesIn Mind” and “Where Are You
Tonight”. What makes these versions superior to more
recent attempts at this material is a more honest rendition
of the lyrical content of the song and not a demonstration
of soul singing at its most expressive - the voice is behind
these tunes and not exploding them. The CD format
offers four extra cuts that are not on the album and
therefore is the better buy.

- Meet The B.C. Lions

Jaime Buis and Todd Wiseman

At The Seconday School Gym
THURSDAY, APRIL 7th

* AUTOGRAPHS 7:00 pm
* VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 7:30 pm
* FOOTBALL TALK 8:00 pm

ADMISSION : $3.00 Adults
$2.00 Students Over 12
$1.00 Children Under 12

EVERYBODY WELCOME!

“THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS”
JOHNNY MATHIS & HENRY MANCINI

To most people Johnny Mathis is dismissed
as the romantic singer of sugary ballads - most of which
were hits of long ago but he is accomplished singer none-
the-less. In this collection he brings his own brand of
magic to the songs from Hollywood musicals which
have become the standards of many fine singers. There
is a famous medley that includes “Moonlight Becomes
You” “It Could Happen To You” and “But Beautiful”.
There is a parficulary fine rendition of “Whistling In
The Dark” that captures a feeling of innocence and
mystery that has not been revealed by other performers.
For anyone interested in fine renditions of these songs
I would recommend this album that is 45 minutes of
good singing.

“THE BROADWAY ALBUM”
BARBRA STREISAND

This album is the return of one of the greatest
voices in popular music to her musical roots. Broadway
standards were the forte of the young Barbra and twenty
years later her musical gifts are at their peak as is her
choice of material. “Send In The Clowns” had an extra
chorus written by Steven Sonheim for this album and
this often recorded song is given the definitive version.
“Being Alive” is a powerful song with very moving lyrics
and Barbra gives it a no holes barred rendition with
the last word being held at a great volume and time
period which makes the hair go up on the back of your
neck. There is a fantastic medley “Pretty Women? “The
Ladies Who Lunch” plus a medley from “The King
and I”. All of these songs except “Somewhere” from
West Side Story were recorded “live” with the studio
musicians and singer recording at the same time - this
used to be the way all the albums were recorded in
the past but few artists can warrant the cost. This CD
was voted the best pop recording in terms of quality
of sound and performance - if you are a Streisand fan
this is a must for your collection.

“ALONE”
NANA -MOUSKOURI .

This is the finest collection of songs released
by one of the most gifted popular singers in the recording
business today. Her fine voice covers the usual gamut
of musical styles from country to gospel with a stunning
rendition of “‘Amazing Grace” plus an extremely intricate
song called “Alone” and a moving version of “All My
Trails... “Recurdos” is a tune that sounds like a warm-up
for a classical singer - no words but a stunning display
of the range and power of this voice. This recording
can join her already staggering catalogue of music which
is comprised of the five lansuages in which she is fluent.
Standout recordings of the past include “Roses Love
Sunshine”, “Love Goes on” and “Come With Me”.

Proceeds to Cassiar Seconday School’s Travel Fund —

Province of
British Columbia

MINISTRY OF
TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS

HIGHWAYS TENDERS

ATLIN ELECTORAL DISTRICT
DEASE LAKE HIGHWAY DISTRICT
PROJECT J0002B - 53/88

Project: Grader Service Contract for Highways Main-
tenance and Construction in Bob Quinn Lake, Tatogga
Lake, Dease Lake, Telegraph Creek and Good Hope
Lake Foreman Areas, within the Dease Lake High-
ways District.

Tender Opening Date: April 14, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Surety Bid Bond or Certified Deposit Cheque is not
required.

Tender documents with envelope, plans, specifications
and conditions of tender are available free of charge
ONLY from Ministry of Transportation & Highways
District Office, Stikine & Commercial Ave., Dease
Lake, B.C. VOC 1E0, between the hours of 8:30
and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except Holidays.
Telephone (604) 771-4511.

There will be a pre-tender meeting at the Ministry
of Transportation & Highways, District Office, Sti-
kine & Commercial Ave. on April 05, 1988 at 2:00
p.m. .

Tenders will be opened at Ministry of Transportation &
Highways District Office, Stikine & Commercial
Ave., Dease Lake, B.C. VOC 1E0.

D.P. Stead
District Highways Manager

Province of.
British Columbia

MINISTRY OF
“TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS

HIGHWAYS TENDERS

ATLIN ELECTORAL DISTRICT
DEASE LAKE HIGHWAYS DISTRICT
PROJECT NUMBER J0001B-53/88

Project: Maintenance of Road Side Rest Areas within
the Atlin Foreman Area, within the Dease Lake |
Highways District.

Tender Opening Date April 14, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Surety Bid Bond of Certified Deposit Cheque is not
required.

Tender documents with envelope, plans, specifications
and conditions of tender are available free of charge |
ONLY from Dease Lake Highways District Office, |
Stikine and Commercial Ave., Dease Lake, B.C. VOC
1L0 between the hours of 8:30 and 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday, except holidays. Phone number of

} originating office 771-4511.

Pre-tender meeting will be held at Ministry of Trans-
portation and Highways Road Foreman’s Office, Atlin,
B.C. on April 6, 1988 at 10:00 a.m.

1 Tenders will be opened at Ministry of Transportation

& Highways District Office, Stikine and Commercial
Ave., Dease Lake, B.C. VOC 1L0

D.P. Stead
District Highways Manager

PROPERTY FOR SALE

DEASE LAKE: 1,500 sq. foot log home, three
bedrooms, wood/electric heat, well, 1/3 acre
‘fenced titled lot.

DEASE LAKE AIRPORT SUBDIVISION: 750
$q. foot log cabin, 3.15 acre view lot, two bed-
rooms, well, wood/electric heat, titled lot.

Phone: (604) 929-8997

.. has a waiting list of eighty. families.

Province of
British Columbia

MINISTRY OF
TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS

HIGHWAYS TENDER

ATLIN ELECTORAL DISTRICT
DEASE LAKE HIGHWAY DISTRICT
PROJECT JO004A - 53/88

Project: Tenders are invited for the provision of
qualified labour with necessary equipment for traffic
control duties on an “as and when required” basis
in the Dease Lake, Atlin, Good Hope Lake, Bob
Quinn Lake, Tatogga Lake and Telegraph Creek
Foreman Areas.

Tender Opening Date: April 13, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Surety Bid Bond or Certified Deposit Cheque is not
required.

Tender Documents with envelope, plans, specifica-
tions and-conditons of tender are available free of
charge ONLY from District Office, Ministry of Trans-
Portation and Highways, Stikine and Commercial
Avenue, Dease Lake, B.C. VOC 1L0.

There will be a pre-tender meeting at Ministry of
Transportation & Highways District Office, corner
of Stikine and Commercial Avenue, Dease Lake, B.C.
on March 31, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.

Tenders will be opened at Dease Lake, Ministry of
Transportation & Highways, corner of Stikine and
Commercial Avenue, Dease Lake, B.C. VOC 1E0.

D.P. Stead
District Highways Manager

Province of
British Columbia

MINISTRY OF
“TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS ©

HIGHWAYS TENDERS

ATLIN ELECTORAL DISTRICT
DEASE LAKE HIGHWAY DISTRICT
PROJECT NUMBER J0001 C - 53/88

Project: Maintenance of Road Side Rest Areas within
the Good Hope Lake Foreman Area, within the Dease
Lake Highways District.

Tender Opening Date: April 14, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Surety Bid Bond of Certified Deposit Cheque is not
required.

Tender documents with envelope, plans, specifications
and conditions of tender are available free of charge
ONLY from Dease Lake Highways District Office,
Stikine and Commercial Ave., Dease Lake, B.C.
between the hours of 8:30 and 4:00 p.m. Monday to
Friday, except holidays. Also available at: Foreman’s

| Office, Good Hope Lake, B.C. Phone number of
H Originating office is 771-4511.

| There will be a pre-tender meeting at Ministry of

Transportation & Highways District Office, Dease
Lake, B.C. on April 7, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.

h Tenders will be opened at Ministry of Transportation

& Highways District Office, Stikine and Commercial
Ave., Dease Lake, B.C. VOC 1L0

D.P. Stead
District Highways Manager

CONT. FROM PAGE 1
doctors to areas such as Cassiar, or specialists to areas such

as Smithers. The lack of any mental health, drug and
alcohol abuse and family counsellors in Cassiar, Dease
Lake and Atlin, and the limited access to these in the
lower Nechako was of concern. The new mandate for
Public Health Nurses now limits their involvement re-
garding pre-natal classes and they will no longer conduct
health and family courses in the schools, other than hear-
ing and vision checks in Kindergarten and Grade One.

There is a great need for Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Centres and Detox Centres in the region. There is only
one family oriented Detox Centre in the province and it

ae a> ile ar tae ae ar ae ae

_ to the betterment ofall.

Cassiar Courier April 1988 Page 15

Province of
British Columbia

\ MINISTRY OF
FOREST AND LANDS

ATTENTION EQUIPMENT OWNERS

The B.C. Forest Service is requesting that equipment
suitable for firefighting be listed in the 1988 Fire
Pre-Organization Plan. Information required is the
name, address and telephone number of the owner,
and the year, make, model number and serial number
of machinery. Replies are to be directed to:

P.O. Protection
Cassiar Forest District
General Delivery
Dease Lake, B.C.
VOC 1L0
Phone 771-4211

pril 15, 1988. _

Province of
British Columbia

MINISTRY OF
TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS

HIGHWAYS TENDERS

ATLIN ELECTORAL DISTRICT
DEASE LAKE HIGHWAY DISTRICT
PROJECT J0001 A - 53/88

Project: Maintenance of Road Side Rest Areas with}
the Dease Lake Foreman Area, within the Dease Lake
Highways District. j

Tender Opening Date: April 14, 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Surety Bid Bond or Certified Deposit Cheque is not
required.

{| Tender documents with envelope, plans, specifications

and conditions of tender are available free of charge
ONLY from Dease Lake Highways District Office,
Stikine and Commercial Ave., Dease Lake, B.C. be-
tween the hours of 8:30 and 4:00 p.m. Monday to
Friday, except holidays. Also available at Foreman’s
Office, Dease Lake, B.C. Phone number of origin-
ating office is 771-4511.

Pre-tender meeting will be held at Ministry of Trans-
portation & Highways District Office, Dease Lake,
B.C. on April 7, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. ee

Tenders will be opened at Ministry of Transportation &
1 Highways District Office, Stikine and Commercial |
Ave., Dease Lake, B.C.

D.P. Stead
District Highways Manager

mittee set up to work on a proposal to have the College
of New Caledonia in Prince George become a degree
granting university.

As the Nechako Region boundaries exist at pre-
sent, Lower Post in Region 6; Cassiar, Dease Lake and
Atlin in Region 7; and Telegraph Creek and Iskut in
Region 8; this is not satisfactory. It was recommended
that the lower boundary become the 56th parallel, which
would then include Iskut and Telegraph Creek, and that
Lower Post become part of Region 7. The Minister will
investigate this change.

The Committee supported a presentation regarding
the high school tax rate in the Stikine School District.
The rate is 17.63% as compared to the B.C. average of
6.28%. The Committee passed a resolution: “Whereas
the current funding formula has had an unintended
punative effect on the level of residential school taxes in
Stikine School District No. 87, and whereas property
owned by BCBC is not on the assessment rolls, we
request, first, that these properties return their just
proportion of school taxes to the Stikine School District,
and second, that extra funding be made available by the
Government to provide tax relief’. The Minister will
investigate this further.

All Committee members are very optimistic
concerning the part they will play in the overall develop-
ment of the area, in spite of the fact that some of the
concerns are unique just to the northern Nechako. They
feel they _can work with. the-whole Nechako Committee