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MIRED IN THE MUSKEG 4 common problen
on the Dease Trail, “We didn’t have those towing
chams on the side of the wagons for decorations”.
Glen said, “Many’s the time we had to use

them to
pull out of that ferocious muck!”

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WE MADE IT! Glen's

warehouses at Dease Laker

GLEN'S SUMMER PALACE. at MeDame Post,
$3 yearold Glen Hope spends fis summers at
McDame Post in this tent frame camp and cul-
tivates one of the mast envied gardens in Cassiar
Country. “You could grow most anvthing there’.
he suid. “And f dal? ;

>ASSIAR!

/ [he residents otf Cassiar enthusiastically
applauded Stephen Rogers,

for the -Necha ko Region as he announced
« $25 million government loan to enable Cassiar
Mining Company to develop the McDame under-
ground asbestos deposit. The $60 million new
development is being financed by the company
and private lenders with support from the pro-
vince of British Columbia.

“This will extend the life of the mine
until at least the end of the century,” said Jack
Davis, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum
Resources. “The McDame deposit has proven
reserves for at least ten years and good potential
‘thereafter, while Cassiar’s existing open-pit
‘Teserves can only sustain operations until 1991.
“Funds will be advanced under the In-
dustrial Development Incentive Act.” said Eco-
nomic Development Minister, Grace McCarthy.
“The high quality fiber produced at’ Cassiar
is exported to more than forty countries through-
out the world and ranks as one of our important
» export products.”

The McDame Project will sustain 400
_ permanant jobs in Cassiar’s mining and milling,

in addition to those necessary for the $43.4
_ million contruction program. A further seventy
jobs will be maintained in head office and in
transporting the product to dockside in North
Vancouver.

“Cassiar has been the major regional center
in northwestern B.C. for more than thirty years.
F It is home to 1200 people and the center for

schools, services and transportation. What the
infrastructure that you have developed in this
community means to other people, has helped
convince the Cabinet to make this decision.”’ said
" Stephen Rogers. “Extending the mine’s life
_ means the region’s outlook for new development
ds assured.”
: James O’Rourke, President and Chief
| Executive Officer for Cassiar Mining stated
® that 1987 had been an exceptional year in that
sales were up and the demands for fibre in 1988

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NECHAKO MINISTER OF STATE, STEPHEN ROGERS
AND CASSIAR’S BILL ZEMENCHIK, ARE ALL
SMILES AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT

this year as a twelve month production period
is necessary to maintain a good supply of fibre.

The chrysotile asbestos from Cassiar’s
existing Open-pit operation and from the new
McDame deposit is used in applications which
meet the International Labour Organization
and U.S. Health Standards. Cassiar is research-

ing new milling technology to produce a better,
more economical, product.

The British Columbia Provincial Govern-
ment’s agreement to provide the Company with
the development loan of up to $25 million
was a key factor in the decision to go under-
ground. This loan helps offset the lack of in-
frastructure in the area and will be repaid from
a portion of the cash flow generated from the
McDame deposit. Bank financing, cash flow
from operations and the working capital will
make up the balance of funds required.

The atmosphere in the meeting room
was electric as union workers, school board
employees, private entrepreneurs, government
employees discussed their reaction to this long
awaited announcement and what it means to
our community. The future for Cassiar and

area is bright!

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Submitted by Patrick Waldera

Chairman, Cassiar Lions Sports

On Thursday afternoon, May
23rd, the Cassiar Lions Softball
League started its seventh sea-
son. Each team practised once
before the season opener on Mon-
day, May 29th. A very exciting
game was played between the Red
Sox and Rangers. The softball
league consists of four teams and
fifty-two players. The . Tigers
and Angels played their first
game on Tuesday, May 30th. Kirby
Puckett was scheduled to throw
out the first ball at Monday's
season opener but he _ had to
cancel at the last minute.

On Tuesday afternoon, May
30th, the tee ball season got in-
to full swing with an exciting
game between the Orioles and Roy-
als . The Brewers and Twins
started their season the’ follow-
ing day. Kent Hrbek phoned to
say he was sorry he couldng't
make the opening day tee ball
ceremonies. Forty enthusiastic
ball players are participating in
the tee ball league.

On Saturday, May 13th, the
Lions Club held a car wash which
raised $472 for the league. Many

thanks to all of you who had your
The money raised
helped pay for jerseys for each
of the players and coaches in the
league. As in each of the past
seasons the league once again is
stressing sportsmanship, having
fun, participation and developing
softball skills. The league does
not try to determine a champion.
Before league play started all
players and their parents’ were
required to attend a meeting. At
the meetings the objectives of
the league were explained. Play-
ers were told good behaviour and
sportsmanship were expected
from everyone. If any player
didn't agree with the league's
objectives or rules they could
quit. All players decided to
stay in the league.

The season ending tournament
will be held on Saturday, June
24th at the community ball field.

Come on down for a good time and
get a hamburger and pop. while
you're there. The awards cere-

mony will be held after the tour-
nament. Each player will receive
a medallion for participating in
the league. Any players who do

not show up ontime for their
tournament game will not be able
to participate in the awards

ceremony.

Many thanks are extended to
all the volunteers who help make
the league such a success’ each
year. Without this help we would
not have a league. Thanks again!
Come on out and watch some excit-
ing ball each weekday afternoon.
The ball games are played at the
modern and spacious facilities
at the high school field on Tues-

days, Wednesdays and Thursdays
starting at 5:15 p.m. Softball
games are played each afternoon
at».5:15. p.m. on the » hallowed

grounds of the community field. .-.

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JOCKEY

Vince Gibson

On March 23rd Senior
had its eighth annual
game. This is the finale for
hockey in Cassiar. Fan support
was exceptional again. The West
was triumphant, out-scoring the
East 7 - 4. That makes it eight
consecutive wins. Good work,
West!

On April 29th we had our
Awards Banquet with approximately
sixty-five people in attendance.
Dinner was catered by Bruno.

Hockey
East-West

Presentation of the awards’ fol-
lowed with the Stars receiving
their League Championship
plaques.

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The wildflowers are blooming,

June 1989
trophies

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Individual “were

awarded to:

MOST POPULAR PLAYERS
Frank Nuyens (Hawks)
Eck Trask (Blues)
Guy Gregoire (Stars)
IMPROVED PLAYER
R. J. Wilson (Blues)
DEFENCEMAN
Floyd Joseph (Stars)
INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER
Floyd Joseph (Stars)
TOP SCORER

Guy Gregoire (Stars)
BEST FORWARD

Guy Gregoire (Stars)
MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER

Guy Gregoire (Stars)
TOP GOALIE

Richard Knowles (Stars)

MOST

BEST

MOST

Mike Landucci received the
President's Appreciation Award
and the Cassiar Hawks were voted

the Most Sportsmanlike Team.
And that wraps up another

hockey season in Cassiar. Once
again, we express .our thanks to
all who supported Senior Hockey

throughout the season.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENTION to
apply for Crown land in Land
Recording District of Cassiar
and situated at Sawmill Lake,
TAKE NOTICE that Ronald L.
Janzen, of Telegraph Creek,
B.C., occupation Businessman,

intends to apply for a lease
of the following described
lands:

a post planted
at the SE corner of Block D,
D.L. 177, Cassiar District,
then south 225 metres to I.P.,
then 37 degrees 15 minutes
west for 1230 metres, then
west 200 metres, then
northeast ~ 37 degrees 15
minutes for 1360 metres to
Block D boundary, then east 85
metres “to 7S ve. Cc:

Commencing at

The purpose of this lease
is for an airport runway.

(Signed)

Ronald L. Janzen

SP Fate ai sr Of,
BEAUTIFUL

HISTORIC BUILDING.
OVERLOOKING
THE STIKINE RIVER

FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION,
PHONE | 235-3196 (TELEGRAPH CREEK

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