A man who gives hts children habits
of industry provides for them better
than by gtving them a fortune.

Richard Whately

MR. CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATES IN
OPENING OF P.G.E. EXTENSION.

On September 10th, the 253 mile
PGE extension from Fort St. John to
Fort Nelson was officially opened
by W.C. Bennett, Premier of the
Province.

The first southbound train con-
sisted of asbestos from Cassiar,
copper ore, lumber and oil.

Mr. J. D. Christian, President
of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation rep-
resented the company and took part
in the sprinkling ceremony. Each
capsule was filled with a commod-
itie, Mr. Christian's being asbestos
These were later combined and will
be presented to Premier Bennett as
a memento of the special occasion.

Also taking part in the opening
ceremonies was Father Poulet, who
was resident priest in Cassiar for
8 years, (1958-1966) and is now
in Fort Nelson.

REPRESENTATIVES OF CASSIAR ASBESTOS,
CHURCHILL COPPER, FORT NELSON FOREST
INDUSTRIES AND WESTCOAST TRANS-
MISSION ANNOINTING THE TRACKS IN A
CHRISTENING CEREMONY WITH ASBESTOS
FIBRE, COPPER, OIL AND WOOD CHIPS.

FATHER POULET WITH PREMIER BENNETT

CASSIAR AIR STRIP

The air strip, as some may be
aware was largely built by volunt~
eer labour. This was a worthwhile
project of great benefit to the
community as it can be used to fly
seriously ill people out to hos-
pitals should the emergency arise.

The air strip is used by visit-
ors, servicemen and salesmen that
fly in along with our own residents
who own planes.

However, we have a problem.
Twice now someone in a car goes onto
the strip spins in fast circles and
tears up the surface. During the
first -pisode the car upset and we
understand a young lady was injured
seriously enough to be still in
hospital.

It would be better that
trucks and motorcycles stay
runway and leave it for its
ed use, for airplanes only.

cars,
off the
intend-

G. Edwards.