Jean is only as far away as Whitehorse and it
appears as though she has her free weekends ‘cut out’
for her.

That doesn't: look like a fishing rod to me!!

We wish vou allthe best Jean and hope to see you
around whenever anv of us visit Whitehorse -- a
home cooked trout for supper perhaps???? Good luck.

WE HAVE A NEW PROVINCIAL JUDGE.

Congratulations to “r. A. “cAndrew who has just
been appointed Provincial Judge and Coroner for the
province of British Columbia.

"art" as he is known as by most of Cassiar, was
educated in Vancouver and obtained a Batchelor's
degree from the University of Rritish Columbia. He
has been in the teaching profession for twenty five
years, holding teaching and principalships in Haney,
Vancouver Island and Cassiar.

Art auu his family first arrived here in 1957 and
stayed until 1959. He returned again in 1962 and
stayed this time for five years until 1%7 and then
he returned again in 1968.

OUR NEW JUDGE

Art's daughters received most of their education

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here and his eldest daughter, Heather, was married
here, his youngest daughter, Kathy, is at present
working in the Retail Store, no doubt planning her
future.

Resides his close connection with the community
through his profession, Art is also involved in other
community activities. He is the present president
of Lions International, has been president of the
Curling Club and is a founder member of the Cassiar
Vets Association.

During the Second Woriu War, Art served in the
R.C.A.F. for four years and during his overseas
service, met and married his wife, Margaret.

FAREWELL ROWAN

A farewell party, hosted jointly by Mr. Mrs. B.
Kovacs and Mr. Mrs. W. Giachino was held at the Guest
Lodge on April 24th, in honour of Rowan Rowett, a well
know ‘old timer' in Cassiar.

Rowan Rowett - a well travelled, well versed
Australian, who was always ready with a joke or a
story left Cassiar after six years (this duration).
Rowan, a Shift Boss at the Mine was also an active
member of the local Lions Club and was also our
"Hanging"??? Judge for a period of time. His plans
seem to be to travel through the East - China and
India and of course, go home and terrorize Australia
for a while and from there, returm to Canada and
perhaps set up an Apartment building or a tourist
business in Vancouver or even Whitehorse.

Two mighty "Lions"

At the farewell party, Rowan was presented with
several gifts on behalf of his many friends and
fellow workers. ™“r. Barney Kovacs gave a brief
review of Rowan's background and Mr. Rill Giachino
presented him with a travelling bar and a souvenir -
Casstar High Grade re - pen set, made by Clancy
Hubbell, on behalf of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation.
Mr. Rupert McKenzte presented him with a pocket pen
set and cufflinks on hehalf of the "Hard Working
Miners”.

An extra special] presentation, A hangman's
noose was made to Rowan hv Mr. Gordon Fdwards, on
hehalf of the law abiding citizens and in appreciation
from our Local F.B.T. - Constables Kokoska ana Kain
and as recognition of his services as Judge for the