Page 4, February 1981 Cassiar Courier ~ ‘ERICKSON GOLD MINE by Pat Lewis Beato Lewis Beaton Winter is the. time-for long leisurely talks over hot cups of coffee. Here at Erickson our cookhouse is a meeting place throughout the day for all camp : residents. One never knows who will be in the cookhouse at any particular time (except meal times, of coursg) so a visit there can mean a cup of coffee with a different person everyday. And that can be an educating experience. Over a cup of coffee one miner told me how he had fled his homeland, Yugoslavia. As a young man he had hopes and dreams like everyone has. Unfortunately he was born into the wrong ethnic group in that country and the chances of fulfilling his dreams were slim. So one winter’s day he threw a pack over his back and walked, alone, ov- er the mountains out of Yugoslavia. He is a big, tall man - rough and tough, but his hands, so ac- customed to stopers and jacklegs, also play lovely classical guitar ...How does that old saying go?... You can’t tell a book by its cover....”’ On another occasion I sat and talked with a tram- mer from Israel. He spoke of his childhood on a desert kibbutz, his years in the army, the im - mense problems facing Israel. A Japanese-born carpenter told me about the dif- ficult war years and the great losses his family suffered in Canada when they were forced to leave Vancouver and remain in B.C.’s interior. They received no compensation for their lost homes or businesses. I’ve also spoken to friends who grew up on the Canadian prairies in small holdings with no run- ning water or electricity ... So different from my suburban Ha Sometimes people ask me what I do with myself in such a small camp ... talk, listen, learn... drink alot of coffee! ~ Erickson is planning on installing a new cook- house—bunkhouse—recreation hall complex in the spring. It will accommodate 80 men and will be all glossy and new. I only hope the cookhouse ‘will keep its: friendly aE OSPnEre as Erickson continues to grow. And grow we do! Welcome to our new assistant mill superintendent Jasmin Yee and his family Adelpha, Gail and Kelly; to our new assayer Wally Lee and his assistant Carol Whiteside; and to our geologist Eric Dussell and his wife Susan. Congratulations also go out to Rob ‘Peanut But- ter’ Rolfe and his new wife Cathy. Cathy was a fabulous clown at the Erickson Christmas party. In her multi-hued wig and clown suit she enter- tained the children for almost an hour with her mime skits. Congratulations also to Ray and Georgina Mor- rissey, who were married in December. Ray works in the mill and Georgina works in the cookhouse. -Schmoo Daze are coming ....any challengers???? SS S$ OSE =I“ | THE KEY © | TO YOUR INCOME TAX PROBLEMS IN CASSIAR - LEE CORAN GUIDING NEWS On January 22, 1981, the First Cassiar Guide Company held an enrolment of new recruits in the Upper Leisure Room. It was an unusual cer- emony in that the entire Company was enrolled — at the same time. This is because the Company just began last October under the leadership of Jackie Faust, a local teacher. NEWLY ENROLLED GUIDES ~>~ In order to be enrolled as Girl Guides, the new recruits learned about the Guide Promise and Law Guide History, the World Flag and the Patrol Sys- tem. After the brief candle lighting ceremony, refresh- ments, kindly provided by the parents, were en- joyed by the Guides and their guests. A cake, featuring a gold trefoil on a blue background, the Guiding Symbol, was provided by Miss D. Tavener’s Home Economics class from the school. die following girls were enrolled: Pamela King, Patrol Leader Cheryl McGuire, Seconder Kate Elhorn - Emmy Fiorella, Patrol Leader Asha Lekhi, Seconder Debbie Tracy — Celanka Krawczyk Hospital Happenings. By the time this goes to print, we should have welcomed Katie and Paul. back from “down under” — with a gorgeous tan and full of vim, vigor and vitality (the Australian variety). Our sympathies are extended to Lee and Keith ‘in the passing of Keith’s mother eles in Castlegar. Goodbye and good luck to Avril Cadwalader - a part-time nurse who has relieved for us during the past couple of years. We hope you enjoy your new life in Port Hardy. - Welcome to Kathryn Geck who has joined our permanent nursing staff. She comes from Thompson, Manitoba, and prior to that North Fay, Ontario. We hope you will enjoy Cassiar life and, in particular, nursing at our hospital. ’ Thank you to Dr. Roger Mitchell from White- horse and Atlin, who helped Dr. Beaton for ’ about ten days in January while Dr. Sevier was on holidays. We all enjoyed your good humor and pleasant ways. Come back again. PORTRAITS PASSPORT PICTURES MON. 7:30 p.m. B & W DARK ROOM FINISHING We are happy that Anne has a birthday once a year so we can enjoy Jane’s delicious birthday cake. Welcome again to Bonnie Boyd, who is relieving in Sandy’s office while Lee and Sandy are absent We hope you find what you are looking for in Vancouver, Sandy. Eileen has changed from permanent staff to part time staff so we are not saying goodbye to her, only seeing her less often. Lauren will benefit from our loss. SMILES to those who do and SCOWLS to those - who don’t — remove their shoes or boots when entering the hospital reception area. Deet is away on holidays to southern Alberta and Hawaii. We wonder if she will ever return to this cold country and will we recognize her even if she does. Hope it was a great trip, Deet! Congratulations to Nirmal and Nano for winning the Safety Bingo two weeks in a row - those lucky nurses! ! 205 SMITH STREET MORTIFEE MUNSHAW DEALER FOR COLOR AND ENLARGEMENTS PHONE 778-7456 FILMS, CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES FOR SALE ane Spin: CAMERA REPAIRS WED, Paes oe 5 Ane WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY J 77 Poet nt tte — LIONS NEWS by Ted ‘Krawczyk -The Cassiar Lions and Lioness Clubs recently had the pleasure of entertaining ‘guests from out of town. A surprise visit was made by Lion District Govern- or Ray Ish, Deputy Disrict Governor North Cen- - tfal, Mac McCarthy, both from Fairbanks, Alaska, and Deputy District Governor Northeast Vic Tup- man and Past Governor Bill Richardson, both from Whitehorse. pps Lion president Reg Ash presented the District Governor with a gift on behalf of the Lions and Lionesses, which prompted him into an immedi- ate speech, which was followed by speeches HY all the visiting Lions. The Lions and Lioness members benefited greatly from new information brought forth by these guests on ideas and improvements which can be, and will be, made by both Clubs in order to strengthen our memberships and-get more in- volved with the community. We sincerely hope that our guests return again soon for another visit. Thank you to Lion Carl DuManoir, our newest member, for supplying the music. Lions Lothar Kutz, Deputy District Governor Northeast Vic Tupman, and Deputy District | Governor North Central Mac McCarthy LADIES LUNCHEON KAREN SANFORD Cassiar Community Club held their first Ladies Luncheon of the new year on Tuesday,-January 20th, 1981, in the upper leisure room of the Rec. Centre. The guest speaker was the N.D-P. critic _ for labour, Karen Sanford. Karen is also on the task force for older women: A small group of fifteen women attended the luncheon, and dis- cussion followed Karen’s speech. Questions pert- aining to self education, human resources, and women’s problems in labour were raised. The luncheon provided an. interesting afternoon for the ladies attending. The next ladies’ luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday February 24th beginning at 1.15p.m. A guest speaker will be announced shortly. We would like to see more ladies attend. Lioness President P. Krawczyk with District Sokal Ish ; Lion President Reg Ash presenting gift to Lion . District Governor R. Ish RAF FLE - - the Lions Club is raffling a “‘Tin Lizzy” and the draw will be made at Monte Carlo Nite on Feb- tuary 28. Tickets are $10.00 each and there will only be 400 tickets sold. They can be obtained from any Lion member. The Tin Lizzy’ is motor operated, will go approx- imately 12 m.p.h. and 100 miles to a gallon of fuel. It is safe even for children to operate. Be - the first in Cassiar to own one. See it on display at the Reval Bank. EATS 9 VeRO CO dreamt ab ISG rasa TAC | visvrdod 2284 Cassiar Courier February 1981 Page 5 CONCERT SOCIETY FELIX POSSACK by Bill Morrison The instruments were laid out across the back of the stage, each in its box with its own brightly- colored lining, like so many coffins at a ‘family’ gathering; and then a person walked on stage who © looked, apart from his clothes, all the world like an orthodox rabbi. What kind of an evening were we in for? The performer was Felix Possack, and we were in for a lively and entertaining evening of folk music from many cultures, sung to the accompaniment _of two kinds of banjo, two kinds of guitar, appal- achian dulcimer and autoharp. Mr. Possack dis- ‘played technical virtuosity on all the instruments, each requring quite a different manual dexterity ‘to play; and his singing voice was quite pleasing. | Between the songs he established a good rapport with the audience with his patter full of humor and self-deprecating remarks. I was most impress- ed by this Austrian-born singer’s skill with English accents, Scottish, Irish, Ozark, Texan — something we wouldn’t normally expect from someone for whom English, in any accent, is a second language The problem with ‘folk’ music these days is that the folk don *t sing it; they go to concerts and let, someone on stage sing it for them, as if listening to the music was the same as. performing it. Mr. Possack involved the audience in the performance throughout, and did better than most others have done at encouraging Cassiarites to sing along. Two technical quibbles that have nothing to do ‘| with Mr. Possack’s performance: the amplific- ation was too loud, so that we saw Mr. Possack standing at centre-stage, but heard his disembodi- ied voice coming from. the speakers at the sides; and the lighting on the stage is bad. Stage lighting must come from below (footlights) and from lights projecting on to the stage horizontally from well back in the auditorium, so that the audience can see the faces of the performers. As it is now, faces are cast in deep shadows by the overhead lights which, no matter how bright, are inade- equate because they’re in the wrong place. YUGOSLAVIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY On January 10 there was an Orthodox Christmas : party held in the Lions den - about 70 people. came out and had a great time. All the guests were welcomed as soon as they walked in with a beautiful hot Yugoslav plum brandy. After a traditional meal, which was an outside roasted pig, cabbage rolls, home baked bread, beautiful baking and lots of other goodies, guests continued on with the dance. Everybody joined the hosts in their traditional dance called “Kolo”. Everyone had a good time and our last _ guests left at 4:00 a.m. We would like to thank all the people who sup- ported-our party, thank you to the Lions Club for letting us use the Lions Den, and most of all thank you to all of our beautiful guests, who were just wonderful. See you all again next Christmas season. - ‘Maria and Dragan Cvetkovich THANK YOU ‘|The Cassiar Lioness Club would like to thank all | the children who skated in the SKATATHON and the parents who came out to support them. Re- sults of the Skatathon will be published in the next Courier.