Cassiar had as a visitor, Capt. Peter Anderson, of
the Canadian Armed Forces, Victoria.
Officer in charge of Cadet Corps in B.C. with direct res-
ponsibility for 120 Cadet Corps throughout the Province.

Capt. Anderson has over 32 years service in the
Armed Forces having worked his way up through the ranks.
During the 39-45 war he spent time in Italy, North Africa
and in Europe. He also spent two years in Korea during
the Korean conflict. He has had several postings since
becoming a Commissioned Officer which included Staff
Officer at the Military College at Kingston, but tells me
that the most interesting and rewarding position he has
held is the one he holds at present and this is working
with the young people in Cadet Services of Canada.

Capt. Anderson came here at the invitation of the
Cassiar Lions Club to explain to them what is Involved in
forming and sponsoring a Cadet Corps. During his visit
here and with the kind permission of Mr. Henderson, he

spoke to the ehildren interested in joining a Cadet Corps.

and explained to them what is expected of them as mem-
bers of a Corps and what type of activities they might be
able to take part in should a Corps be formed here. He
answered numerous questions from the children such as
what type of hair cut do we need, to how much do we get
paid for summer camp. There seemed to be quite alot of
enthusiasium amongst the children at this time.

In the evening Capt. Anderson attended the Lions

Club Meeting and explained what is involved in forming and
If a Cadet Corps is formed here

sponsoring a Cadet Corps.
it will be open to girls and boys aged 12 to 18. They
will be issued Cadet Clothing free of charge which will
be turned in at the end of each training year.
will be given a number of F.N. rifles and .22 rifles
‘which are live firing types the F.N. is a .308 rifle and
will be for outdoor firing and the .22 will be used on
the indoor range. Ammunition is provided at no charge

From The Lions Ben

Something new was introduced to the social scene in

Cassiar on September 28th. The Lions Club imported a
first class Bavarian Band all the way from Seattle to
Play at their Beer Festival. The lively band waltzed and
polka'd a crowd of 350 fun loving dancers until 2:30 the

‘next morning. The beer and wine flowed freely and every-
one had a good time.,

Thanks to all the ladies and Lions who gave so free
ly of their time to decorate the hall, serve Bavarian
food and beer, and various other chores that go to make a
Beer Festival successful.

A chance for all you gamblers, the new season for
Bingo started up again October 17. Bingo will be held on
Monday evenings with the next Bingo being held on
October 28th and ewery second Monday thereafter.
starts at 7:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

The Cassiar Lions Club in conjunction with Engra-Hill
Fashions - Watson Lake will be holding a FASHION SHOW~in
the Rec. Hall on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th. It will be
featuring the latest in fashions including gowns and. dress
es for the Christmas Festive Season. Proceeds in aid of
the Swimming: Pool.

Bingo

The Grade X Home Economics Class
under the direction of Mrs. ‘Judy
Henderson, hosted a luncheon for the
teachers on Thursday, October 10th.
The twelve course luncheon consisted
of seafood appetizers, delicious
homestyle vegetable soup, filling
Italian style ravioli and lasagna,
and "northern" inspired delicacies.
This scrumptuous serving was a first
for the year and the teachers hope
that the girls will have em for lunch

again soon.

He is the Logisitics

held annually in Victoria.

The Corps

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CASSIAR SCHOOL

Mr. Mike Henderson, Principal,
proudly displays School's most recent
acquisition, a new Colour T.V. and 20%
Audio-Video Recording Unit.

and the Cadets have the opportunity in shooting for sev-

eral types of competitions across Canada. Also compul-
sary in Cadets is St. John's First Aid Courses and the
Corps will be entitled to send a team to the competitions
If we have a team ready by
this time it will fly from Watson Lake to Victoria and
compete and then have one day to tour around the Capitol
City before returning by air. This of course would all
be provided by the Cadet Corps. Cadets also have the
opportunity of attending Vernon Military camp for summer
training; this is only for Cadets 13 or over. A 13 year

- Old goes for a two week course and Cadets 14 and over may

go on several different types of courses which are for 6
weeks duration. Those Cadets going for 6 weeks training
will be paid $100.00 for going to camp. At any of these
trips all expenses are paid for by the Government. Cadet

v . ssed that this was not a plan to
attract young people in to the regular Armed Forces but a
program to teach people to be better citizens and a
little more self reliant. '

As there are a number of formalities to go through
in starting a Corps, it will be a short while before we
are certain that one can be formed here but it is fairly
certain that we will have one and the children will be
notified along with the parents as to when and where the
initial meetings will take place and who the Cadet In-
structors are going to be. Any further information in .
regards the Cadet Corps may be had by phoning the Recrea-
tion Dept. during the day or by contacting Mr. Rupert
McKenzie of the Cassiar Lions Club, who is the laison
between the Lions Club and the Cadet Corps.

WESTERN LOTTERY TICKETS

The first preliminary draw of the Western Canada

- Lottery will take place October 23 in Winnipeg, announced
Ron Wilson, Acting manager of Yukon Lotteries Administra-

tion.

The draw, which is expected to last three to four
hours will see 1908 tickets drawn. The first eight tick-
ets drawn will be the winners of the major prizes ranging
from $25,000 to $250,000. Consolation prizes of $100
each will be awarded to the other 1900 winners.

According to Wilson the final draw in the first lot-
tery will be held November 2, 1974 to de

ermin

tickets for the next quarterly draw go on sale
cLober 0.

Book and desk sale raises funds
for new Resource Centre during recent

Parent-Teachers': Night. The Staff at
the School are pleased to report an
turn out of parents, but hope to
see 100% next time.

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