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SQUASH CLUB NEWS

There will be a squash tournament for anyone interested,
Like the last one, it will be divided into two categories:
the Pros and the Rookies. The tournament will be held
from Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8. Sign up sheets
will be posted at the squash court gallery. Due to the limit:
ed amount of time and court space available, there will be
a cutoff limit to the entries. So sign up soon to avoid dis-

appointment. ‘f

If there is enough interest shown, an all beginner tourna-
ment will be held the weekend after. (April 13 - 15). Con-
tact the rec centre if you are interested.

Also the next segment of the squash league will start the
week beginning April 22. Rankings will be posted as soon
as all the results are in. Please check the squash court not-
ice board. to see if you have a change of division or not.
A newsletter from the squash club will be out at the be-
ginning of April.

From the squash club, all the best to Dick Chambers who
has moved to Nakusp. Dick is an avid squash enthusiast.
He has represented Cassiar ina lot of squash outings. The
recognition of , his efforts and enthusiasm finally came
when he won a gold medal in the Northern B.C. Winter
Games squash competition in Prince George in February
this year. He is also a strong force behind the establish-

“ ment of the squash league. He will be eG missed by

this community.

ARENA CLOSURE

The Cassiar Arena has finally come to an end for another
season. The Cassiar Community Club will close its operat-
ion starting Monday, April 2, 1984, and would like to

thank all the patrons who have used the arena for the past

season.

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_ SWIMMING POOL NEWS

With the closure of the arena, the swimming pool opening
cannot be all that far off. The Cassiar Community Club
plans to open the swimming pool doors to the public
on Monday, April 30. Thanks to a grant from the swim-
ming pool committee, some upgrading has been done on
the pool itself. Work will be done on the skimmer system

as well as the filtration system. Aquatic program informat-

ion will be made available at the latter part of April.
Please watch for the Cassiar Community Club Calendar.
The following are some of the programs that we will be
carrying again: ;

RED CROSS LESSONS - these lessons offer to instruct
a person to learn to swim and awareness of water safety,

Lessons are usually offered to children at various levels,

from beginner to advanced. Lessons will be offered to

adults as well if there is enough interest.

ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY LESSONS - these
lessons aim to teach individuals how to react in an aquatic
emergency situation. The participants will learn how to
help themselves as well as others. Also some basic first aid,
including mouth to mouth resuscitation, is taught. In
order to take these lessons, you must be over 16 years of

age by examination time.

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HOT POOL DAY - a very successful event last year. Watch
for the dates for this event. It saves you the drive to Low-.
er Liard of Takhini Hot Springs.

EASTER HOLIDAY

-- April 20, is Good Friday. The Community Club will close

the lounge on that day. The lounge will resume normal
hours on’Saturday, April 21. The rec. centre will be open--
8:00p.m. only and resume normal hours
on Saturday. é

VOLLEY BALL

On the weekend of April 13-- 15 there will be a co-ed
recreational volley ball tournament in Whitehorse. Cassiar
will be sending two teams to the tournament with one in
the ‘A’ division and another in the ‘B’ division. The teams

are composed of three males and three females. At the
moment, we have only the minimum number of females

on both teams. We are looking for ‘more female team
members. If you are interested in playing volleyball and
having a good time, come out to. either the Tuesday or
Thursday evening volleyball hours or contact the rec
centre.

The volleyball teams will be sharing the luxurious Cassiar
Community Club “purple hound” bus with the gymnast-
ics group. The bus will leave Cassiar on Friday, April 13
at 9:00a.m. and will be returning to Cassiar on Sunday

evening. ’ :
: STUDENT SUMMER GRANT

The Cassiar Community Club has sent an application to

the Summer Canada Project for student job grants in 1984. i

Positions that have been applied for involve the Simmons
Lake Campground Project and a recreation leader for a
summer day camp. If the application is approved, it is

hoped that the first set of campsite equipment will be in- |

stalled into the campground this summer. Application for

all job positions will be accepted when the grant has been ~

approved. If you are interested in looking for a summer
job, watch for the Cassiar Community Club Calendar for
further news.

Cassiar Community Club Annual General Meeting

New Executive Member
Danielle Boyer

On March I5th, the Annual General Meeting
of the Cassiar Community Club was held at the
Rec Centre—71 members were present. After the
adoption of the financial statement it was moved
that a more detailed Financial Statement be pro-
vided at the Annual General Meeting,.with a
breakdown of the different areas. This was passed,

Four new executive members were elected by
acclamation. They were: Reg Ash, Danielle Boyer,
Gerry Gramek and Scott Purdy. There was some
discussion as to whether there would be a conflict
of interest if a Community Club employee was
elected. However, there is nothing in the constitu-
tion that forbids a_C.C.C. employee from being
an executive member.

The question was raised as to whether Erick-
son Gold Mine or Taurus Resources made any
contribution to the Community Club other than
the regular dues paid by their employees. Mr. Per-
jard stated that he had written to these Compan-
ies on several occassions (copies of the letters are
on file) regarding donations to the C.C.C. To date
no replies have been received Uy. either Com-
pany.

The executive put: forward a proposal that
Community Club Members sign up for two six
month periods a year—these being September Ist
to February 28/29th and March Ist to August
31st. After much discussion, a motion was put
forward that the manner in which the member-

New Executive Member
Reg Ash

ship dues are collected remains the same as it is
at the present time. The motion was defeated.

It was then moved that people sign up for
membership for six month periods, the money to
be deducted monthly, but guaranteed for six
months. This motion was passed.

The condition of the pool was raised. The
pool is apparently in need of major renovation be-
fore it can become operable. Cassiar has given an
estimate of $10,000 for the repairs.

The C.C.G. is approaching the Swim Pool
Committee concerning money they have available
for renovations. i

The Executive was asked about the cost of
having disco music in the lounge. It is $400 per
week. A suggestion was made that the Commun-
ity Club purchase their own equipment. After
much discussion, Durk McIntyre agreed to look
into the cost of purchasing a suitable system and
records or tapes, etc. He also suggested that we
use local talent to have live entertainment in the
bar. Apparently the Coughee House held recently
showed that there is a lot of untapped talent in
town. Jazz, folk and country evenings, etc. were
suggested. It was pointed out that volunteers
would be necessary for the success of such a pro-
gram. It could prove very expensive if someone
has to be paid to organize such events.

Questions were. asked regarding the progress
of the Simmons Lake Campground Project. Per-
iard reported that they hope to.complete work on

New Executive Member
Gerry Gramek

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New Executive Member
Scott Purdy

the site this year. They also hope to install Bar-B- :

Q pits, picnic tables and upgrade the toilet facilit-
ies. The Duffys of Cassiar have donated the storm
roof from their burnt-out trailer. George John-
ston has agreed to transport it to the lake free of
charge. All that is needed is volunteers to help
load it on the flatbed and to install it at the camp-
ground. The C.C.C. has applied for a summer
students work grant to pay for part of the work
involved at the Lake.
There will be no Government funding from
Victoria for the Recreational Facilities Assistance
Program until the economic situation changes.
Discussion was held concerning the signing in
of guests at the Bar or other Community Club
facilities. At the present time non-members can
be signed in up to 10 times a year. This clause was
included in the constitution to accomodate visit-
ors to the area, but it is being abused. It was sug-
gested that people living and working within a 30°
mile radius of Cassiar not be allowed to be signed

in. This will require changes to the constitution.

A constitution meeting has been called for April 5
(Thursday). At this time % of the membership
will be required for a quorum. This is approxim-
ately 367 people. If there is not enough for a
quorum, then at the secotid meeting only I 0
people need be. present—any motion must be
passed by % of those present. It is in everyone's
interest to see that they attend the constitution
meeting as the outcome will affect everyone.

lions baskethall completes first season

The successful first season of Cassiar Lions
Basketball for 14 and under boys and girls came
to an end on February 20th. The league, which
had run for 12 weeks since November, involved
30 players on 3 teams, playing or practicing three
times per week.

The regular league season was completed on
February 16, with the Lakers finishing first ahead
of the Sonics and 76’ers. For the final evening of
play, the three teams were combined into two,
and an exhibition game held at Snowridge Ele-

mentary School. The 30 to 40 parents and child-
ren who watched the final game were treated to
an entertaining and well-played contest, with the
Blues winning by a close 4 point margin over the
Reds.

Following the game, engraved participation
medals were presented to all players. Individual
trophies recognizing special efforts were also
given to three players from each of the three
league teams. Winners of team ‘Most Valuable
Player’ awards were: Garred Huber (Lakers), Edo
Carin (76’ers), and Andy Gowan (Sonics). Those
chosen as ‘Most Improved Players’ were: Michel
Bernier (76’ers), Warwick Elhorn (Lakers) and

Dorothy Duffy (Sonics). The ‘Most Sportsman- ~

like Players’ were: David Lanphear (Sonics), Jen-

of their team mate f

 nifer Brocklebank (Lakers), and Ada Bennett

(76’ers). Congratulations to these players and all
their effo t

p L Edo Carin, Huber
Andy Gowan, Middle Row: Karen Brocklebank:
David Lanphear, Ada Bennett, Bottom Row:
Michel Bernier, Dorothy Duffy, Warwick Elhorn

League organizers Norm Vickery, Barb Bill-
ingsley and Merv Prier wish to thank the Cassiar
Lions Club for their support in sponsoring the
league in its first season. Thanks are also owed to
coaches Liz Strebel, Dick Chambers, Ray Hamil-
ton and Peter Snell for the time they have given
to the children of Cassiar. We also look forward
to continued support from parents and players in
our future endeavours.

Future plans include a mini-ball league in
April for 10 and under players, and a second sea-
son for the 14 and under players next winter. We
encourage all players and parents to get involved
in Cassiar Lions Basketball, the best game in
town!

Figure Skating

March 8, 1984, marked a significant day in the

history of the Blue Valley Figure Skating Club:
On that day the first ever Canadian Figure Skat-
ing Association tests to be held here, took place
at the arena with 14 girls participating. After
some delays and rescheduling, hours of preparat-
ion on the part of the skaters, the day passed suc-
cessfully, thanks to the many volunteers who
lent a hand during the testing. Special thank yous
to Joan Smith and Janet Pinto.

The following are the candidates who succeeded
in performing the necessary moves to pass their
tests. Congratulations!

PRELIMINARY FIGURES

Nicole Deyo
Sherri Zebroff
-~Sian Jones
Janice Coran
5. Tina Cvetkovich
Pamela King
Jennifer Pewsey
Joanne Coran
Tracey Walker
Jacqueline Molan ,
Mary Molan
Dyonne Zubek .
Cheryl Maguire
Irene Carin

PRELIMINARY DANCES

Sian Jones - Dutch Waltz
Joanne Coran - Dutch Waltz
Irene Carin - Canasta Tango
Dyonne Zubek - Dutch Waltz & Canasta Tango
Jacqueline Molan - Dutch Waltz & Swing
Cheryl Maguire - Canasta Tango
Nicole Deyo - Dutch Waltz
Tina Cvetkovich - Dutch Waltz
Mary Molan - Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango &
Swing
Janice Coran - Dutch Waltz

PRELIMINARY FREESKATE
Dyonne Zubek

Gymnastics

On February 16 the Jade Mountain Gymnas-
tics Club put on a demonstration performance
for the parents and friends of the gymnasts. This
was the first display of the season and was well
received by everyone present.

The younger gymnasts, from the Saturday
morning group, gave an excellent tumbling dis-
play - aided by Pauline Snell and her able assist-
ant, Phyllis Hardy. The older and more exper-
ienced Tuesday/Thursday group, also performed
their tumbling routines, as well as vaulting and
the balance beam.

Everyone present was very impressed by the.
calibre of our gymnasts. We’re very lucky to
have Pauline for our coach and grateful to Phyl-
lis for keeping the club active in the absence of a
qualified coach. Everyone is certainly looking
forward to the next display at the Spaghetti Din-
ner on April 1.

At the Spaghetti Dinner demonstration, there
will be a silver collection. One thing that was ob-
vious during the recent demonstration, was that
the equipment available to the Club is barely ad-
equate. It is important for the safety of the gym-
nasts that adequate equipment be used. The cost
of such equipment is extremely high and the
executive is busy planning some fund-raising ev-
ents. The silver collection is part of this fund-

- raising effort so please be generous — we’re sure

you will agree that the boys and girls are worth
it!

The Club has been invited to Whitehorse to
take part in a friendly competition and demon-
stration. This competition will be the week-end
of April 13-15. It is hoped that all the Tuesday/
Thursday group will be able to take part. Several
parents have expressed an interest in attending
for moral support. The competition will take

~ place at Whitehorse Elementary School from

9—4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Any Cassiarites
in Whitehorse that weekend are welcome to at-
tend the competion to support our local gym-
nasts. Good luck to all the participants.

The 1983-84" season will probably end at the
end of April.

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— SAFETY

by Jim Gilpin

February was a month of tramline reconstruc-
tion, mine and mill shutdowns, and only three
‘medical aid’ accidents — Cassiar’s lowest monthly
‘number of accidents yet.

Two avalanche experts, Robin Mounsey from
Smithers, and’ Hector Mackenzie from Tagish,
conducted a 22 day avalanche course for approx-
imately 20 supervisors. Additional precautions are
now being taken, as a result of the increased
awareness of avalanche hazards, to prevent any
future loss of life or property.

Potential avalanche slopes, by the mine road
and tramline, have been identified. Work, such as
clearing roads across these slopes, will be con-
ducted, if possible, under stable snow conditions.
Snow removal will occur in the daytime only,
with operators using avalanche radio beacons, and
being ‘spotted’ by.someone at “a safe vantage
point. ,

Work will be undertaken between  tramline
towers 7 & 8, where the January 26 avalance
occurred, to create trianglular shaped deflectors
to deflect any future avalanches into a harmless
area.

Skiers and snowmobilers enjoying the moun-
tainous terrain around Cassiar can be exposed to
considerable avalanche risks. Avalanche slopes be-

‘ low tree line are readily identifiable, because the

trees are regularly pruned. Avalanche hazard is
greatest after a heavy snowfall, or after an in-
crease in temperature. Though most avalanches in
this area occur in spring, they can happen any-
time throughout the winter. Snow conditions are
constantly changing, and can become more stable
after a period of instability. During the avalanche
courses, temperatures dropped. On Wednesday,
February 8, Hector and Robin demonstrated the
use of an avalauncher, a bazooka type device that
launches a charge, using compressed nitrogen, But
by this date the snow was stable and the charges,
which were well aimed at trigger zones along the
mountain slope, were unable to initiate any aval-
anches.

In. summary, there are no hard: fast rules to*

determine when conditions are safe, Bowls, or
cirques, steep slopes, especially beneath cornices
(snow overhangs) are most risky. Heavily treed
areas, valley bottoms and ridge tops are safest.

Winter and mountains need not be feared, but

surely should be respected.
LOST TIME ACCIDENT |

Judy Price, a temporary: clerk in the Employ-
ment Office, slipped on some snow covered ice
while walking to the Main Office on Monday mor-
ning, March 12. She fell and sprained her ankle,
tesulting in a lost time accident. This is the sec-
ond lost time accident since May 1982. Both ac-
cidents were due to slipping.

LOST TIME ACCIDENTS

The safety department keeps a running tab of
the number of ‘Lost Time Accident’ free days
each department has. The tally is posted just
inside the plantsite in order to encourage every
department to*be constantly safety conscious.
As of March 15th the figures were as follows:-

Days Since Prev.

Last L.T.A.. Record.
Mine 660 660
Mill 688 688
Plant 107 609
Administration 3 2332
Town Admin. 1369 1369

Best Department record to date goes to the
Warehouse - 2944.

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