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the Voice of Cassiar Country

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 1988 _15*

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— Taylor P asses Away / gcalResidents Discover
Danger In Aerosol Cans

It was with sorrow that the people of Cassiar
marked the passing Monday, September 19 of Don Taylor
in a combined service at the Anglican church.

Don passed away Friday evening, Septcinber 16,
at the Cassiar Hospital after a four-year battle with can-
cer.

He was born in Eastern Canada on August 6, 1924.
After service in the Military Police, a time in business for
himself and a short term as a Fisheries officer, Don ar-
rived in Cassiai1 in April 1974. He was instrumental in

setting up the security system for Cassiar Mining, and in

those days worked out of a sma!’ shack.

Don was 4 quiet man who kep: his personal life
to himself. Close friends know that he collected cook-
books and loved trying innovative recipes that at times
only he could eat! He loved young people, and there are
numerous stories to this end.

: More than any «f this, Don Taylor demonstrated!
a deep genuine compassion for all people. Cassiar is the
better place for his having been here.

According to his wishes, he was intern<d in the
Cassiar cemetary, in a part of the country he had adopted
as heme.

Pauhae Carlick Found

- While out hunting Friday, August 12, two hun-
ters discovered human remains in a mountainous area
south of Highway 37, near the Cottonwood River. A
set of keys in the jacket pocket revealed that the body
was that of one Pauline Carlick of Good Hope Lake.
Carlick went missing in August of 1986, close to the
place where she was found. Cause of death is unknown,
but foul play is not suspected.

Funeral services for Pauline Carlick were held in
Good Hope Lake on Saturday, August 27, conducted
by the Rev. Allan Studd. Burial followed in the Cassiar
Cemetary.

Ross Knowles Dies

Thomas Ross Knowles, formerly of Cassiar,
passed away in Whitehorse General Hospital on Tuesday,
August 23.

Ross came to Cassiar in April 1967 to work in
the Powerhouse. His family followed him up here in
June of 1967. Ross was very involved in Community
work, and was especially remembered for his contrib-
ution to hockey. After his retirement Ross stayed in
Cassiar until September 1986, when he took up resi-
dence in McCauly Lodge in Whitehorse.

Left to mourn this loss are five children, Danny
and Jim of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Donna of Grand
Rapids, Manitoba, Ellen and Richard of Cassiar; wife
Verna of Madeira Park, B.C.; four grandchildren and one
great grandchild.

goctrces were held at McCauly Lodge, atte

ment® in the~ Whitétiorse’ “Grey Mountain *Cemétary. ~~

“~ ‘might aggravate the situation.”

by Don-Campbell

On Friday August 5th, 1988, a small explosion at
the Schneeberger residence came close to having more
serious consequences.

Mrs. Schneeberger was hospitalized for four days
with Ist and 2nd degree burns to her face, and 3rd degree
burns to one arm.

Mrs. Scheeeberger explained that she was attempt-
ing to get the “last drop” of liquid cleaner out of an
aerosol can. The plunger on the can had stuck or had
quit working. During this operation an accumulation
of the liquid and vapours built up in the sink and then
were apparently ignited by the pilot light on the stove.

Repellent Designed
to Drive Off Bears

by Michael Sharpe

Backpackers, hunters, and others venturing into
the bush will soon be able to take with them what many
say is a very effective method of turning away curious or
aggressive bears.

The repellent, called Counter Assault, was de-
veloped in the U.S. in the mid-1970s and tested extensive-
ly on captive bears by researchers at the University of
Montana’s Border Grizzly Project.

“Its active ingredient is capsaicin, a red pepper
derivative,” says Bill Morrow, who plans to market the
product in Alaska and the N.W.T.

“The advantage is that it doesn’t aggravate the
bears, it just seems to make them turn around and run
off.”

The repellent comes in a spray can with an op-
tional holster and looks like-a small fire extinguisher. The
manufacturer says the chemical can be sprayed 20 to 25
feet in calin conditions, and up to 50 feet with the wind
at your back. The chemical produces a deep burning
sensation in the nose, throat and eyes, but with no ap-
parent lasting symptoms.

Dr. Charles Jonkel, who headed the. testing: pro
ject, was very eficouraged by the results. ;

‘fd recommend it, especially to people-.who
feel uncomfortable carrying a gun,” he says. “It works
real well, especially in situations where you have a bear.,¢”
that’s aggressive or curious and coming in close.

“t’s more effective than an air horn-ard | felt

Mrs. Schneeberger recalls four streaks of flame shooting '
out from the stove and the flames engulfing her.

Although the fire was contained in the sink,
and damage was minimal, the flames burned with an
intense heat.

The Schneeberger’s concern at this time is that
people should be made more aware of the dangers in-
volved with the use of these very common type con-
tainers. Their advice is “if the container refuses to func-
tion properly, get rid of it immediately”.

The Cassiar Courier will attempt to locate informa-
tion on the use and related dangers inherent in aerosol
cans for a later issue. Until then. ...READ DIRECTIONS
AND USE WITH CAUTION.

Local B.C.G.E.U.

Employees Strike

Mary Comper, local strike captain, and Frances Thi-
beault picket Government Offices in Cassiar. ©

The B.C.G.E.U., on strike since the weekend of.
September 16, have successfully 1eached an agreement
and returned to work.

Picket lines went Up Monday morning at the gov-
ernment building in Cassiar, as well as at the Highways
Department at Good Hope Lake and at other government
agencies at Dease Lake. Management personnel remained
on duty io handle emergencies although as one manager
stated, people were reluctant to cross the lines.

A union spokesperson indicated that the vote was
over 80% to retum to work.

AN APOLOGY
The staff of the Courier wish to apologize to

> readers and advertisers for cancelling the Septem-
» ber issue. Due to staff changes and the summer rush

R we were unable to meet our deadline. We have com-
@ bined our September and October issues, and hope to
be back on track by November.

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