Page 10 January 1988 Cassiar Courier

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Submitted by Gail Harrison Ww Sooo

Happy New Year to every one!! In late November the CFSA Test Skaters were off to Smithers for the Kla-How-Ya Interclub compe- tition. We left here on Friday morning and returned on Sunday evening. After a twelve hour drive with John Slana at the wheel of Mr. Gleason’s mini bus, we landed in the land of no snow.

Our skaters competed all day Saturday and the morning of the Sunday. Teams from Terrace, Smithers, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Cassiar were there: to compete. Our club came home with a very good show for our efforts and | think that the girls can be very pleased with the results.. Katherine Lanteigne took a Gold in Beginner Ladies Interpretive, Tamara

Harrison took a Silver in her solo and a Bronze -

in Ladies Interpretive, Nicolle Deyo took a Silver in her solo, and Stephanie Slana placed a Bronze in her solo number. ¢

Our club is growing and outside competi- tions are an excellent way for the members to gain confidence in themselves. Special thanks to our coach, Holly Schmidt and to John Slana for making this happen.

We had our Christmas windup on Saturday, December 22. Santa was even able to join us!! The children were all involved in a small produc- tion on the ice. What a great way to see what our children are up to.

Well, the year of 1987 is in the past and we have a new year coming in. Our club is looking forward to another successful year and with the support of our community, our sponsors and our membership, | can see a great future for all. A big thank you to you all!!

CROSS

COUNTRY _

SKIING

Great To Be A Jackrabbit!

What do Winlaw, Ootsa Lake, Fort Nelson and Lo- gan Lake have in common with Kitimat, Kamloops and Kelowna? Why, Jackrabbits of course - and not the furry four-legged variety! These Jackrabbits are children who meet regularly during the winter for cross-country ski les- sons, fun and games. Maybe there are children in your community who would like to join the Jackrabbits of B.C. this winter learning how much fun it can be outside in the winter when you know how to cross-country ski. With the Calgary Olympics fast approaching, interest in winter sports is increasing, and cross-country skiing is part of the action. A vital part of cross-country skiing here in B.C. is the Jackrabbit Ski League, a program of in- struction for children 13 and under. Cross Country Canada, each province runs its own Jack- rabbit Ski League, with B.C. having 2200 children regis- tered in 62 groups.

Jackrabbits is a program of cross-country ski in- struction based on fun, games and tours; basic registra- tion of $4.00 gives a crest, decal and log book, plus at least six sessions of instruction and three issues of our B.C. newsletter “Fast Track News”. Children progress through the program at their own pace, earning badges for skills and interests of the leaders, and on the facilities a- vailable; all leaders follow the Jackrabbit manual and include the basic ingredient of fun.

The Jackrabbit Ski League depends on enthusia- stic volunteers for its success - enthusiasm and imagina- tion are as-important attributes for a Jackrabbit leader as skiing skills. Leaders are usually parents and other inter- ested adults and they find their own skiing skills improve as they teach the children and join in the games. They can improve their skills further at one-day Leader Courses available in their community through the winter.

Jackrabbits in your community have been having fun while learning to ski for at least the past winter; your local contact people are:

Garry Periard, phone 778-7224 Terry Brown, phone 778-7368 Dease Lake - Gerry Ferguson 771-3202

For more information on the Jaclrabbit Ski

League, please phone or write: i Frances Vyse, Coordinator B.C. Jackrabbit Ski League

2646 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops,'B.C, V2C 4E5 > * =.

Phone: 372-8607

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: Hello hockey fans! the Christmas holidays! The New Year will bring us some very good hockey as teams gear up for performing well in the play-offs.in March. The competition between teams is getting closer as

there is not an undefeated team in the league. Yup! I’ve got to give the Erickson Minors well deserved credit for knocking off the Flying Blues. The Old Timers have shown their improved con- ditioning as they took the Blues through a tough game that ended up as a 6—3 final. won that game on the strength of 3 goals in a row during the final 20 minutes of play. Way to go, Eck!

In a Rec Hockey tournament in Whitehorse during December, the Cassiar team won 4 out of 6 games. A good showing! Congratulations to

Daniel Bernard for being named Best Sportsman and to Greg Morgan for earning the tournament's M.V.P. as well as Top Goal Scorer. The Cassiar Team will likely play in the Rendezvous Tourney in Whitehorse in February. Good Luck!

Saturday, November 28th was a busy day at the arena as Watson Lake brought their Atom and Pee Wee teams in for exhibition games. The Watson Lake teams had only been on the ice for two weeks so the scoresheet does not necessarily indicate the calibre, of play that our players will The scoring

summary is as follows:

“ATOM DIVISION Cassiar 6 - Watson Lake 2 Justin Borsato 3 goals, 1 assist

Stephen Howard pr iy 2 goals David Hardy 1 goal, 2 assists Andrew Smith 1 assist Cassiar 4 - Watson Lake 4 Justin Borsato 3 goals Bradley Creyke 1 goal Damian McGuinness 2 assists Aaron Tripp, David Hardy 1 assist

HUSTLER AWARDS Justin Borsato & Damian McGuinness Collin Lloyd & Aaron Lloyd

PEE WEE DIVISION ~ Cassiar 9 - Watson Lake 1

Cassiar Watson Lake

Jason Hardy 2 goals, 2 assists

Peter McGuinness 2 goals Stephen Vidovic 2 goals Davyd Bennett 1 goal Billy Carter 1 goal, 1 assist Leslie Creyke 2 assists Cassiar 8 - Watson Lake 3 Billy Carter 6 goals Jason Hardy 1 goal Stephen Vidovic 1 goal Leslie Creyke 2 assists Chuck Quash 1 assist

HUSTLER AWARDS Jason Hardy & Peter McGuinness Cory Raketti & Jeff Lloyd

Cassiar Watson Lake

The Blues -

The league has decided to include, along with the executive, a player representative from each team to deal with any infractions deemed serious. The purpose of this is to broaden the scope for opinion, discussion and responsibility. All decisions: will be made by a vote cast with the majority prevailing.

HOCKEY HIGHLIGHTS

"2 Johnny Drzimotta playing goal and getting real fancy picking off shots with his back turned away from the play.

Bs Brian Lundale getting to play more than his regular shift and becoming a serious threat at scoring goals.

es Floyd Joseph being named the Blues first all-star in a game against the Old Timers. How many shots did you actually get from the point in that one shift?

ee Dan Leckie back in uniform giving the Old Timers that extra pizzaz they were looking for. Nice new head gear too! Looks good ‘on you Dan! =e

29 Willie Porter has been helping out the Good Hope Lake Warrior attack. Willie throws all of his weight into his efforts and has been very impressive playing the wing.

Chris Hyde and Garred Huber exchanged positions with amazing results. Garred be- came a “goal scoring ’’ goalie and Chris a “near shut out” forward in goal! You fig- ure that one out!

A Novice-Atom tournament is scheduled in Watson Lake for the weekend of January 23-24, 1988, with Pee Wees and Bantams tentatively scheduled a few weeks later. In the meantime, we will try to arrange a couple of mini-tourna- ments with Watson Lake in the early part of the new.year. ©

The Atoms presented their. coach, Roger Borsato, with a “plaque of appreciation’”’ during the Christmas break. Albert Quinn, President, also gave Roger a token of appreciation from the Executive. Roger has coached minor hockey in Cassiar for many seasons, and has also served on

the Executive as Head Coach. Roger’s leadership and talents will be missed, and our loss will no.

doubt be Salmon Arm’s gain:: Allcbest wishes to the Borsato family. Another successful beer bottle drive was

held on Saturday, December 12th. Many thanks

to everyone who donated their bottles which help to finance the travel costs for the hockey players. In the meantime, if you are being overrun with empties, please call Danny Harrison at 778-7576 to arrange for pick-up.

Remember, Bingo is held the first Wednes- day of each month and the $500 jackpot is still up for grabs. .

Thank you to everyone who has supported Cassiar Minor Hockey in 1987 and all best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Cassia invites you to

BINGO

Wednesday

January 6, 1988 Jackpot $500

in 50 numbers or less

Doors open - 7:00 p.m. Starting time - 7:30 p.m.

LUCKY CHRISTMAS WINNERS IN CASSIAR

_ Cassiar Shopping Centre Hourly Draw Winners Dec 18, 1987

1:00 p.m. Alex Joseph 2:00 p.m. Caroline Blackburn 3:00 p.m. Roberta White 4:00 p.m. Louise Porter 5:00 p.m. Betty Liddle 6:00 p.m. Hardev ‘Athwal. 7

7:00 p.m.

_ Cassiar Hair Design _.~. Clary Poitras

8:00 p.m. Richard Rudkowsky

9:00 p.m. Lorraine Tyne

10:00 p.m. Priscilla Quash

11:00 p.m. Ron Muir Christmas Eve Draws

Radio Shack Jack Chief

Melinda Dick Leslie Johnston

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by Brian Nicholson KIRI TE KANAWA

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BLUE SKIES

It has been said that recordings of pop songs by classical singers are best used for placemats at wakes - hap- pily this collection by Kiri Te Kanawa the internationally famous diva is not one in point. These twelve standards from the Tin Pan Alley days are given the respect that singers like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and other fine vocalists of the day awarded them. The difficulty in undertaking a project.of this nature is two-fold - the clas- sical singer must hone down the vocal range and achieve a warmth and intimacy with the unaccustomed use of a microphone. Kiri has succeeded surprisinglv well and the only negative aspect would be her tendency (intentional

or unintentional?) to assume a nasal quality on certain vocal passages. This project is ultimately benefitted by Nelson Riddle’s arrangements and his orchestra provided just the climate and professional knowledge required.

Comparing Kiri’s versions of these tunes to singers who make this material the dominant part of their record- ing repertoire would not be fair, and drawing comparisons to other classical vocalists would be fruitless. This record- ing must be judged by the usual standards and merits ac- corded any such production - song quality, vocal perform- ance, instrumental performance and sound quality.

“Blue Skies” the title track is given a particularly jazz oriented interpretation and the phrasing and intona- tion are exemplary. ‘“Here’s That Rainy Day” is given a superb treatment that communicates the sad realization of a love affair that is ending but still maintains a wistful quality. “Speak Low” is sung ina soft, sensual style that brings an unfullfilled, yearning quality to the lyrics. ““Yes- terdays” is very moving with a searing sax solo that makes the emotional delivery all the more potent. Cole Porter’s “So In Love” is brimming with sensuality and the coy lyrics are delivered in the sincerest declaration of love.

Here we have a first class project from start to fin- ish - all the performances are given unique and emotional readings and the instrumentals never overpower the songs. For a singer of Kiri’s stature in the classical world to stretch her artistic boundaries to this material and find such success should only bring admiration from her many fans.

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JOBTRAC - RIGHT ON TRACK

phase one is complete. The crew will now begin to reno-

The seven month JOBTRAC project in Cassiar is into its third month. For the cross country skiers, the trail to the Ptarmigan cabin has now been completed. The trail is not yet tracked, but should be shortly. The cabin is ready for use and lots of wood is stacked for the winter.

__ We have cut a “Town Trail’”’ on the far side of the creek behind the Rec Centre, with a bridge crossing the creek about a quarter mile up from the gun range. This is a beautiful trail and should be good for all cross country ski enthusiasts.

Snowmobilers should be aware of the new ski trails and are asked not to use them as they would be ruined for skiiers, The ski trails will be colour coded and marked by mid-December.

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DWIGHT YOAKAM

“GUITARS, CADILLACS” “HILLBILLY DELUXE”

No doubt the later *80’s will be remembered as the period when country music returned to its roots to re- capture the raw, unadorned simplicity it originally cherished. Dwight Yoakam represents one of these new voices, with a hillbilly sound and feel for this music reminiscient of the early Elvis Presley, when he tore into such tunes as “Blue Moon of Kentucky”. His twangy, nasal tenor contains those western inflections that ‘““New Country” artists and listeners recently did not find ac- ceptable in Country Music. Not content to be another country vocalist at the mercy of songwriters, Dwight has written the majority of tunes on his two CD’s and these are on the whole top rate tunes. Two cover tunes, “Honky Tonk Man” and “Little Sister’ have been given punch renditions with the guitars and fiddles just a- swinging. Dwight’s “It Won’t Hurt” is the lament of the rejected lover drowning his sorrows with the bottle, while his composition “Ill Be Gone” warns his lover of the evening not to blame herself for his leaving, as he is the wanderin’ kind. “South of Cincinnati” and “Johnson’s Love”, two more Yoakam compositions are story telling songs that lament love gone wrong and are given very sin- cere and moving renditions - these tunes in the hands of a less accomplished artist might have come off as corny and crass.

“Hillbilly Deluxe” the second album benefits from better material, clearer sound, :a more confident vocal performance and more uptempo swing songs. ‘‘Readin’, Rightin’, RT. 23” another Yoakam composition addresses the problem of country folk moving to the city to escape the life of a coal miner, only to find the city has it’s own brand of misery.

In a recent interview Dwight stated that he would like to wait until possibly the summer of ’88 to release another album. For an artist who composes tunes of this quality the wait will be worthwhile.

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ANNE MURRAY “SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT” “HARMONY” It is often difficult to critique the work of some-

one who has graduated to the level of a national treasure or institution - much worse, in Canada, because we have

vate the inside of the building.

Cassiar Courier January 1988 Page 11 so few. Anne Murray has been recording since the early ‘70’s and since 1981 has become an internationally Tecog- nized and appreciated vocalist with her ballad “You Needed Me”. Herein lies the problem - ballads and es- pecially those with a country flavor have become her most successful vehicles and any attempt to break free from this format has caused severe criticism. The fans want her to continue putting out her usual mixed format, while the rest of the buying public seems slow to resistant to accept this new musical image.

The ground breaking album for this new musical approach was “Something to Talk About” with the hit single “Now and Forever” produced and written by Can- ada’s own David Foster. Anne herself has stated that anyone’s voice could have gone on this track and there was nothing unique to her singing style that made it a success. Nonetheless, the album contained two standout tracks, (both ballads) “My Life’s A Dance” by J. White and Mark Spiro and another tune, “When You’re Gone”. Other plus tracks are ““You Never Know”, ““Who’s Leaving Who” and “Reach For Me”’.

“Harmony” the latest release, had the instrumen- tal tracks laid down in Germany, the vocals in Toronto and the mixing took place in Los Angeles. The standout track and number one hit on country/pop charts, is the very beautiful ‘Are You Still In Love With Me”’ written by M. Spiro/K.C. Barten/J. White. This is a song any mar- ried person can identify with, as the years pass and the relationship loses some of the early mystery and passion. Anne felt this song was just too personal to sing and it 1s for this reason her vocal is so moving. “Natural Love”, “Give Me Your Love” and “Harmony” are rather formul- astic songs that seem trite while attempting depth and the synthesized drums and bass only accentuate the problem the songs that also go on too long. “It Happens All The Time” is a pleasant song about two old lovers meeting and rekindling the magic, while ‘Perfect Strangers” is a lovely ballad performed with Doug Mallory who sounds like a smoother version of Joe Cocker.

“Without You” the final tune conjures up feelings of sexual frustration at being left alone after the failure of a relationship.

This CD has a very clean sound and the vocals were startlingly clear. With some stronger material and a

‘few ballads by Dave Loggins, Jim Ed Norman and other

such fine writers, Anne would have a solid pieceof work along the lines of her award winning “Little Good News

“album. it might come as a surprise to many Canadians,

that among female vocalists Anne Murray has the third highest amount of gold records. It is hard to speculate which direction Anne will proceed next, the success of — -

is di ight just dictate that artistic direction. eine CD PERFORMANCE 7 a SOUND QUALITY 10 a

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is Underway on the Arena at Good Hope Lake THE COURIER STAFF

Would like to thank those who contributed during the past year and wishes everyone a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 1988!

CHRISTMAS PARTY The Good Hope Lake portion of the JOBTRAC Skye project is proceeding well. The outdoor ice rink is cur- se , rently into its second stage of construction. The good weather of late has been an added bonus to the workers at Good Hope Lake.

The one room “ski chalet” is available for private functions on a rental basis. Contact Lorraine at the Arts and Cultural Centre, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or phone 778-7730.

The Board of Directors, representing Cassiar, Erickson and Good Hope Lake, are: Sandy Sandvick, Karen Taplin, Julie MacRae, Tim Walters, Lois McGrail, Karyn Devlin and Roy Carlick.

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amma SD Pett Bk = si semnees ee A Green-Haired Santa, Scotty McNabb, handed out gifts to all the employees who gathered at the Arts & Cultural Center for an early Christmas Dinner on December 24th.

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