a4 IS a ROD A Page 6 CassiarGourien FINAL INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS On Friday, May 25, 1979, at 6:30 p.m. the Cas- siar Lions Army Cadet Corps wound up their year’s activities by hosting their final inspection at the Cassiar Recreation Centre and the Awards Presentation Banquet at the Cassiar Curling Club Lounge. Thé Reviewing Officer was Brig. Gen. C. E. Beat- tie OMM, CD, Officer Commanding, Northern Regional Headquarters, Yellowknife, N.W.T. The members of his party included Capt. B.C. O’Neill, Finance Officer, N.R.H.Q., Yellowknife, N.W.T., W/O M. MacDonald, Command Cadet Instructor/Training, N.R.H.Q., Yellowknife. Honored guests in attendance included Mr. B. Pewsey, Vice-President Operations, Cassiar As- bestos Corporation Ltd., Mr. John Forbes, Pres- ident, Cassiar Lions Club, and Mr. L. Kutz, Zone Chairman ‘representing the Lions Club Interna- tional. The presence of the Corps. Brass Band playing accented the final inspection, led by Gertrude Martschin, Band Officer. Several awards were presented to members of the Cadet Corp. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE AWARDS. Preceding the final inspection ceremonies and winding up the training year 1978/79, the Corps. had an opportunity to visit their counterparts in Stewart, R.C.S.C.C. Marmot Sea Cadet Corps. Some of the highlights of our trip were an over- night camp out at Bell Irving River, seeing some of nature’s marvels, such as Bear Glacier, and in- dulging in a shopping spree at the Canal Trading Post in Hyder, Alaska. Some of the more outstanding activities the Ca- dets participated in during the term 1978/79, were the Sourdough Rendevous in Whitehorse, entering a float in the Schmoo Daze Parade, (transportation donated by S & J Transport- ation) and then the most rewarding was a Citiz- enship Tour to Toronto, Ontario, where the ca- dets were shown another part of Canada. This year several of our cadets will be partici- pating in summer camp activities. Camp loca- tions offered to the cadets are: Victoria, B.C., Vernon, B.C., Whitehorse, Y.T., Borden, Ont., and Mount Itsi, Y.T. (for Outward Bound). Regular meetings of the Cadet Corp. will re- sume in September for further training activi- ties. All youth between the ages of 13-19 are ~ welcome to enroll in this active and rewarding organization. The members of the Army Cadet Corp. would like to take this opportunity to thank the fol- lowing groups and organizations for their sup- — port this past year: Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Lion’s International Club Cassiar Lions Club Capt. Jan Koza, Commanding Officer TILL NEXT FALL THEN......AT EASE! BEST CADET » Awarded to W/O Greg Hudson and presented by Brig. Gen. Beattie. This is presented to the Cadet with the most outstanding performance in cadet activities, one who strives for perfection and shows definite leadership qualities, consistently sets himself as a good example; and Greg has ne- ver Se a spare during the entire term. APPRECIATION 2 D Awarded to Cpl. Todd Whiteside and presented by Brig. Gen. Beattie. Presented to Todd for his unceasing devotion to the Corps. and his invalu- able contribution in all its activities. His natural leadership qualities enhanced Espirit de Corps., encouraging others to follow. BEST DRESSED » Awarded to Cdt. Gordie Loverin and presented by Brig. Gen. Beattie. Gordie has repeatedly de- monstrated how care and attention to his uni- form could produce such an immaculate result. His unfailing standard of excellence unceasingly challenged the other members of the Corps dl Cadet Corps marching in, led by colour party, signifying the start of the evening. Photos by Ciro G MOST IMPROVED Awarded to Cdt. Olavo Santos and presented by Brig. Gen. Beattie. Olavo did not start the term off at a low standard, but that of a high one, and throughout the entire training year was able to achieve an even higher standard of per- formance. invaluable. His contribution to the Corps. was 4 BEST MARKSMAN Awarded to Cdt. Olavo Santos and presented by Brig. Gen. Beattie. This award is given to the cadet who achieves a consistently high average throughout the training year. There is no doubt in our mind that Olavo would do well in inter- corps shooting competitions as he has demon- strated exceptional skill in use of firearms. Along with all the other cadets he has acquired the knowledge in safely oe weapons con- fidently. 4 CITIZENSHIP | Awarded to Sgt. Lisa Steadman and presented by Mr. B. Pewsey. This is an annual award given in recognition to.the cadet who has contributed the ost to the community through Corps. act- ivities. Lisa’s continued participation and leader- ship gained her the recognition she well deserves, — where her unceasing energy and enthusiasm has contributed immensely to the Corps. successful exposure within the community. so ene Tea aa REN nconeN enna three ra ‘Cassiar Courier @ Paae 7 GOOD HOPE LAKE NEWS| School Pienic On Wednesday, June. 20, 1979, the annual school - picnic was held at the Good Hope Lake com- munity playground. The rain showers that pass- — ed over Good Hope Lake just before the picnic started did not discourage anyone. The whole community turned out. 1 ; j _ by George Holman 2k AR OK ek ak eB A mountain of hot dogs, baked beans, salads, ice cream and marshmallows disappeared with haste. The picnic was followed by the showing of a movie in the community hall. % eK KB KK KK KK PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY SCHOOL IS OUT Community Hall The new community hall being constructed at Good Hope Lake by the United Native Nations, - Local 167, is progressing on schedule.. ' Fred Meise, project supervisor and log building instructor, stated the building is taking shape now the walls are up. They will now put on the roof, after which the interior will be completed. _ The official opening date of the new corn UY hall will be announced later. s \ oh KR ROK RK KR ein Course Completed Mess prospecting course, _ sponsored by Northern ~ Lights College, Cassiar, and instructed by Dave ~ Rattray was held recently. in the Cassiar School. Cassiar country. can now boast of twelve new prospectors clambering around its beautiful mountains in search of the precious minerals which abound in the area. 3K ok ok OK Ok OK OK oR Youth Program 79 The United Native Nations, Local 167, are con- ducting a Youth Programme at Good Hope Lake again this year. The projects will include repair- ing the community playground and the con- struction of two camping areas. Students only will be hired for these projects. The three pro- jects are to be completed by the end of August. Ee Housing & Road Building Due to the loss, by. fire, of four homes here in Good Hope Lake this year, the United Native Nations, Local 167, has proposed the building of three new homes this year. MOCCASIN TELEGRAPH -minimum .of knowledge of Road: cOrePniction. on McDame Road, Reteay and Wilms Crescents, is underway to complete these streets, giving easier access to the new sub-_ | division. SAYS THAT....... Yeah! Dave found his lost trailer. We wonder Yq just how you can lose a new trailer, 14’x70’, with} 1060 sq. feet of floor space. Trailer looks great, df Dave. There is a new blonde in camp - her name is Dar- lene. Says she is fishing, but for what? Canoes tip over easy, don’t they, Lyle? Jack Chief will find it hard trying to ride a horse with his broken leg - Get well soon, Jack. Fred’s house was broken into again - someone is going to get into trouble. George is leaving the Highways Dept. 38 AK BB OK AB OB OK KK THANK YOU BETSY PORTER, BESSIE CARLICK, and ERNEST TISIGAR thank the Cassiar Lioness Club and everyone else for their donations after the loss of their homes to fire. 3k 8 ok AR ok ok ok ok BOATING The prime objective in boating is to stay afloat, yet over 300 Canadians drown each year while sailing in watercraft. Why is the toll so high? The “rules of the road” are simple, easy to re- member and just plain common sense but many boaters ignore them or fail to acquire even a boat handling. One of the big faults of handlers of small boats not over 18 feet in length, and a major cause of a boating accident, is overloading. A small boat should never be overloaded. If it looks over- loaded, it probably is. The number of seats does not indicate a boat’s capacity. The maximum load and horsepower recommended are required to be shown on the M.O.T. capacity plate. The specified weight includes the weight of the mo- tor, a point many people forget. The load should be balanced properly and the centre of gravity kept low. - It is wiser to stay on shore if the water is rough or stormy weather is predicted. Small boats can be easily swayed or tipped over, and the overall safe load limit decreases'in rough water and bad weather. ISKUT LAKE CO-OP OPEN / days a week FISHING GEAR GROCERIES ~ GAS 24 hrs. SIMPSONS. SEARS Order 9am-5 pm. MISC. POST OFFICE Office elected. Filer r Dear Editor. After leaving shore, no one in a small boat should change seating positions. A sudden move- ment will place the boat off balance and over- @ turn it. Pleasure craft, under the Small Vessel Regul- ations must carry certain safety equipment. Boats under 5.5 metres (18 ft.) in length must ‘have one approved small vessel lifejacket or ap- proved personal flotation device or lifesaving cushion for each person on board. This regul- ation applies to canoes and rowboats as well as to the small powered boats, and the word ‘‘ap- proved’? means approved by the Ministry of Transport. The regulations for pleasure craft are outlined in the Boating Safety Guide 1975, which is obtainable free of charge, from Information Canada, Ottawa. Lifejackets and personal flotation devices cannot ® take abuse and still do the job of keeping afloat. They should not be used as a seat cushion, boat fender, or kneeling pad nor hung up to dry in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. Pe Non-swimmers and ailairen in boats should wear lifejackets at all times. ‘Take care of your boating equipment, use it for the purpose in- tended, observe the rules of the road and stay afloat. The only way to live Hacoily with people is to’ overlook their faults and admire their virtues. Nothing makes it harder for politicians to re- member campaign promises than — getting Letters CORT fom Page 4. In recent weeks I have had to travel ee Cassie least was undeniably the worst I have seen in the four years I have been here in Cassiar. Cassiar Asbestos Corp. paid $26,259,315.00 in income taxes from 1975 to the end of 1977 (figures taken from the Northern Miner Hand- book). I wonder how much has been put back into this area by the government. In addition to Cassiar Asbestos Corporation ~paying taxes, what about the 2000 or so residents of Cassiar and area paying income tax and sales tax, what services do we receive from the Provincial Government. They don’t give us hydro, garbage pickup, street repair or bylaw enforcers. So what do they give us , a road that will make a new truck an old one in 34 years if not sooner, they give us a dust bowl that when a semi passes another and you are following one, you have to come to a com- plete stop to stay on the road. Premier Bennett a ride in my truck with his head out his window on a hot dusty day fol- lowing a semi when that semi passes another semi going the other way. The lower mainland seems to get everything they dream of even that Stadium - it seems. I am forwarding a duplicate of this letter to our MLA AI Passarell, change from bygone years. _ Thank you J. Harley. }*Editor’s Note: The figures mentioned above were for Cassiar Asbestos CORPORATION. ‘However, a large portion of these taxes were from the Cassiar Mine. road to the Stewart cutoff. The road to say the | Editor, I have but one wish this year, to give - maybe he will ae ae an ee