“Toads:; - Sock. cand. have _ke ae the- area cl: spree a Parks Sroreh” Visitors. CHAIN LAKES-STATUS The development of townsite and tourist facilities at Boya Lake Provincial Park, (Chain of Lakes, to Cassiarites), about 25 miles northwest of Cassiar, has cre- ated controversy between the Provincial Parks Branch and local Cassiar residents Boya Lake Provincial Park was estab- lished as a Class A Park in 1965, thir- teen years after Cassiar residents sta- -rted using the site for recreation. Ma- ny people built cabins and houseboats long before the Park was established. In the late 50's, tracts of land north of the lake were applied for th- rough the Lands Branch for grazing lea- ses and agricultural area. Realizing that the land would be withdrawn as a recreational area if these leases were granted, the Cassiar Asbestos Co., and local residents made application to the Lands Branch that the park be reserved as a recreational area. As a possible result of these actions, the Park was incorporated in 1965. In 1976, the Parks Branch started development. It took that long, the Pa- rk people say, because the area had be- en too inaccessible in the past. _ Since the beginnings of Cassiar, re- Sidents have built the Lions Club Park, eutsiae ers, tourists have never been denied use of the area. The cabins. and house- boats only use 1/4 mile of the 19 mil- es of shoreline. Cabin owners are now told they. are trespassing. They are told they must move their cabins and houseboats. The Parks Branch was insisting they be mo-- ved this year, but a strong protest by residents caused them to "review the Situation." Residents feel the lake can be open to cabin occupation as well as tourist facilities. Boya Lake is one of the wa- rmest in the area, and many people are hesitant to move to another location. The Parks Branch has issued a press release stating cabins and houseboats are creating severe damage to the envi- rmment and preventing the general pub- lic from using many of the areas along the lake shore. Residents strongly dispute allega- tions regarding any environmentai dam- age, or denial of the public from us- ing the area. Chain of Lakes residents have re- quested a meeting with Parks Branch of- ficials to try and resolve the situa- tion, but to date the Parks Branch has not officially indicated any willing- ness to allow any type of tenure for the present occupants, or any future - possibility of cabin devélopment at Bo- ya Lake. .They have indicated they have made application to the Lands Branch for a site for a recreational subdivi- sion. (Ed. note: We're sending a copy of this issue to the Parks Branch, and ask they give us their side of the story and Status of their actions - officially.) _KEAD THE COURIER ! ~ am NOWICIE SNOW MOBILERS! The RCMP reminds us that winter comes a Tittle quicker here than in other parts of the world, and Corporal Fitz- simmons wants to repeat a few rulés . about snow machines that must be fol- lowed. . FIRST,your machine must be regis- tered either under the All-Terrain Ve- _hicles or the Motor Vehicle Act. Reg- istrations available at the Town Admi- nistration Office. SECOND, you must have a valid dri- vers licenseto operate a snow machine. THIRD, if you have a valid drivers license, and your vehicle is properly registered, you must then obtain an > operations permit from the RCMP. Remember, you need all three to be legal! The Town Council allows the opera- tion of snow machines on the streets of the town until 9PM each night, un- less the machine is used to go direct- ly to work and back, PM and midnight ‘shifts. FINALLY, all laws pertaining to ve- hicles apply to folks operating snow machines. Violations of Provincial laws are subject to court action and loss of operations pérmit. TAHLTAN BEAR DOG? From what little we can learn, Tahltan Bear Dogs, a breed that originated in Telegraph Creek, is on AES way to ex- tinction. .. Tahltan Bear Dogs are small, (aro- und 20-251bs),- very fast, and bred to Due i and corner bear for Tahitan hu- nters.’ ~The. dog: was light enough to. st- ay on top of the snow, fast enough to stay out of the bear's reach, and per- sistent enough to keep after the bear until cornered, barking furiously un- til. hunters arrived for the kill. Can anyone tell us where we can find a Tahltan Bear Dog? We'd like to hear more about: this interesting, local br- eed of dog. Contact the Editor, please! GOLD NUGGET AND JADE JEWELRY AT. CENTREVILLE © by the historical stop-of-interest sign - Mile 68, Cassiar Rd. 778-7415 Shop early for Christmas! “Teanles! The Town Council has granted the Courier $2,000 to get. this community project started. We thank them for their confidence and help. The funds will be used to get rolTI- ing and to purchase parttime consultant services of a professional newsman and cartoonist, Jerry Rosman, Jerry lives on Bob Wilms' mining claims on McDame Creek with his wife, Eileen and four children. He. brings 23 years of news- paper experience to the Courier. He is a free-lance writer and correspondent, plus he draws a daily syndicated carto- on strip in the United States. _His job? To work himself out of a job, by teaching us the ins and outs of publishing the Courier. The Courier also appreciates the as- sistance and support of the Cassiar Asbestos Company in helping this new venture Leet started and operating. ACCOLADE. Rupert & Marg Mc Kenzie by Paul and Marlene Wood Friends of Rupert and Marg McKenzie gathered in the Director's Lodge in September and wished a fond farewell to | them both after a quarter of a century of work and service to the corporation and community of Cassiar. Rupert and Marge were prioneers, _ with the "pioneer" spirit. Marg rem- embered her first days in Cassiar as the only white woman in camp. Her fir- st home here was a makeshift tent. Later she recalled the four-plex home with cardboard walls. . ‘Rupert ran the mine which was soon renamed "McKenzie Mountain,'' and Marg did all the worrying and raised Carol and Doug. Rupert and Marg were very community minded; Rupert was the Cub leader for many years, Marg took the : Brownies under her wing. They both lo- ved to curl and enjoyed the many bon- spiels. Rupert served on the Curling Club executive and was president of the Community Club. Marg and Rupert enjoy- ed the nightlife of Cassiar and have ~ many happy memories of the good old days. Rupert made many friends in the world of-Lionism and was. admired and” respect- ed throughout his district. In 1971-72. he served as District Governor of 49B, and he made it.a point during his year to visit all the clubs in his District. His pet project, while a Lion, was the - Lion's Swimming Pool, which he saw thr-. ough completion during his tenure here. The Lions held a farewell dinner party" in honor of Rupert and Marg and presen- ted them with Commemorative Dawson City medallions and a return trip ticket to the Ketchikan Convention for Lion Rup- cic. In the past few years Rupert was pro- | moted to Town Administrator. He was ac- ‘tive with the Town Council and managed to obtain a Youth Centre for the Cubs, Brownies and Cadets because he always felt they needed a building they could call their own.. Rupert was-the last HEd- itor of the very informative Asbestos Sheet. Marg was the efficient and ple- asant Librarian of the Cassiar Library and enjoyed playing bridge. The Com- pany, recognizing the outstanding years © of service, presented Mac and Marg with a hand-carved wooden lamp in apprecia- tion for their efforts in the Community. The McKenzies have retired to Powell River where Rupert is busy setting up his Jade Shop and Marg relaxes by watc- hing the boats ply by her beautiful house with the ocean view. The McKenzie's many friends scatter- ed throughout the country have warm memories of their friendship, and wish them "life's best." Mc he be Foca G€E but we're reasonable! This introduct- ory copy is FREE, because we want you to see what you will have to pay 10¢ for in the future. Your 10¢ for each copy starting in December will be your investment in a free yINCEPERSeRL news - paper. The Courier will be on sale for 10¢ in the communities it covers. If you are a business or store, and are will- ing to sell the Courier, you pay 5¢ a Copy’; selling it for 10¢. You return issues not sold and only pay for copies sold. Simple? We hope so. q