Page 2 September 1984 Cassiar Courier Skeena Candidates ELECTION DAY — SEPT. 4, 1984 POLLS OPEN FROM 9 A.M. TO 8 P.M. POLLING STATION — COMMUNITY CENTRE LIBERAL _.. ELMER DERRICK Elmer Derrick was born in Kitwancool, B.C. and after leaving a senior position with the Federal civil service in 1978, he returned and still lives there with his wife Mae and their two boys, aged 6 and 4. He is self-employed as a consultant and also is Interim Director of the School of Regional and Community Planning at U.B.C. NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY JIM FULTON aS Jim Fulton, 35 years of age, was born in Edmon- ton and raised in Pemberton and Vancouver. He worked at logging, diamond drilling and construc- tion jobs after achieving his B.A. in Behavioural Science. He has been active as Family Court Counsellor, Probation Officer, Shop Steward with the B.C. Government Employees Union, a direct- or of Day Care—Teen Centres, director of Legal Society — Native People and as President of the Consumer Co-op in the Queen Charlotte Islands. He is the present Member of Parliament for Skeena. PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PETE WEEBER Hazelton, where he works as a foreman for Westar Lumber. He and his wife Linda have seven child- ren. He has previously represented the electorate on the Kitimat Stikine Regional District, School Board 88 and Municipal Council. Vote as you please Stikine~Iskut Development under study The future development of the Lower Stikine- Iskut River area is currently under study by the Ministry of Forests. A decision on the amount and type of future logging in the district will be made around the end of September. The planning project was initiated in January, 1984, after a timber license was issued to Hal- Pac Forest Products of Terrace-Kitwanga, to log 475 hectares at the junction of the Stikine and Iskut Rivers. Forest Resource Planner Duncan Dow said the Ministry then became aware of the need for further resource planning of the area. After six months study the Lower Stikine- Iskut Planning Report was issued in July. It offers three alternate approaches for the devel- opment of the area: 1) an emphasis on timber harvesting, which could mean full scale logging; 2) an integrated timber/recreation approach; 3) a wilderness recreation emphasis, which could mean no future logging. Residents of the Telegraph Creek area met with Forestry officials in July and August to express their concerns. Joe Murphy, local director for the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, said residents are mostly concerned with the impact of logging on the wilderness aspect of the area as well as the affect on the salmon. Murphy said representatives from Iskut River Rafting and Residents for a Free Flowing Stikine pointed out to government officials that people come to the area from all over the continent for a wilderness experience. He said the value of wilderness rafting, for example, is growing as the resource is eroded elsewhere. Murphy also said logging could affect the salmon rearing that takes place ‘in the rivers. “Over the last number of years an enormous amount of information has been gathered about the mainstream spawning of the salmon and the river is unique for that,” he said. Habitat protec- tion is of extreme importance. ‘ The visual effects of logging to the river’s edge will also have a big impact. Lynne Thunder- storm of Residents for a Free Flowing Stikine said in a press release following the July meeting, “This river is a prime candidate for Heritage Rivers or other protected status, but if clear- cutting to the visible edge is allowed that status is jeopardized.” Forestry official Dow said public input into the decision on the development of the Stikine- Iskut will be welcome until September 15th. He said the- Ministry does not require fancy briefs but will accept all comments and concerns on the area. The Ministry will also make allowance for late submissions if they are notified prior to the deadline date. Dow said once the decision is made on the type of development to take place in the area, a five year development plan will then be necessary. Anyone wishing to submit their comments in writing or by telephone should contact.the B.C. Ministry of Forests at Dease Lake. Grant refused’ In June this year the Swim Pool Committee applied for a grant to cover one third of the cost for resurfacing the interior of the pool basin with ceramic tile. The amount requested was $5820. The Community Club has since been informed that the grant application has not been approved. Mr. E.R. Orchard, the director of the Lotteries Grants Branch, pointed out that such funding had in the past been supplied by the Recreation Facil- ities Assistance Program. Unfortunately there is presently a moratorium on R.F.A.P. grant re- quests, due to the economic situation. cS oe ANS to the editor To all concerned: I have no excuse for a foolish “joking” act. [ sincerely apologize to the fire department and to the citizens of Cassiar who were rudely awakened by the fire siren. It was not an act of vandalism or had no “hidden” purpose. ‘It was a genuine “‘stupid”’ action. Please accept my _ heartfelt apologies. Dave Brocklebank. . —-.-.- ay) Siri ne 6 tes wo wee ee Fulton Visits Cassiar Some of you are going to complain that “He wasn’t here.” Meaning Jim Fulton, your M.P. Sorry - but he was here. It happened to be during the shut-down. When someone in the Ivory Towers call an election they don’t take into consideration what is happening in places like Cassiar. Also the boys in Skeena (our riding) who call the shots, the Liberals and P.C.’s, who have the big money behind them decide when and where the all- candidates meetings and debates are to be held. Fulton has to be there, Smithers, Kitimat, Rupert. While Skeena generates 85,000 votes, Cassiar only has several hundred; but as Jim pointed out in his public meeting here in July, this area generated his largest percentage. Whether or not you are on the voters list - if you are a Canadian citizen and can prove your residence - you are entitled to vote. Do It! Don’t vote for the man who will be the person to fill Trudeau’s shoes - vote for the person who has always stood up for and represented you. Someone who has never been lost-in the crowd. Vote Fulton! Dave Brocklebank - President, Atlin NDP Save money- Save Energy You can save money and-energy at the same time. And Town Administration can help you do it. Employees of Brinco Mining Ltd. are charged three cents per kilowatt of electricity they consume. The average vehicle consumes 1.225 kilowatts per hour. If it is plugged in for 14 hours per day, the employee’s electrical cost over the winter would amount to approximately $90. Having the vehicle plugged in for two hours before use accomplishes exactly the same at a winter total cost of approximately $13. Town Administration will be selling timers at cost for approximately $20. This means you can save $57 or more over the winter. Similarly savings can be realized with the installation of a timed thermostat on your fur- nace. A building of 1000 square feet can save a gallon of fuel a day by lowering the temper- ature by 6” C at night and when the building is not occupied. This would save $200 per winter. Town Admin, will also have the thermostats available at approximately $90 with an estimated installation cost of $30. This would save $80 in the first year and $200 in subsequent years. Energy savings can be realized in other ways that do not cost anything, e.g. turning off lights not required, closing curtains at night, closing windows. When the above are available at Town Admin. all residents of Cassiar will be notified. No Bids Received The. Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing in Smithers received no bids on the five commer- cial lots made available for sale to the public . in July. The lots are located near the junction of the Cassiar Road and Highway 37. Ministry Official Ray King said they didn’t expect much interest in the lots. However, he added three parties have since approached them about the properties. He said there is no indication at this time if any of the interested parties will go ahead with a commercial venture on the sites. King said the Ministry recognizes there is a need to make land available for purchase in our area. The Ministry is currently in the process of trying to make some land between Highway 37 and Cassiar available for residential purchase. However, he said they continue to run into land status conflicts with mineral claims. : THANK YOU I would like to thank all the wonderful people of Cassiar for their kindness and best wishes on my retirement. The many gifts and mementos will always be very special, as will the people of z Cassiar. { am now settled into my home in Soleto, Lec- ce, Italy, and we look forward to visits from ig many of you. Our door will always be open. \ \ rp ge CASSI Bits & Pieces What was Pat L. doing at the Cassiar turn-off with the de- tour sign and banner? Who was it who overheard Tim Carew in Williams Lake dis « cussing — of all things — ladies underwear? We didn’t re- alize you were so knowledgeable on the subject, Tim! Dease Lake — “The Mediterranean of the North” — may- be somebody at the S..D. office knows something we don 't. Congratulations to Mary Ryan on receiving her amateur Radio License. She recently wrote her test in Whitehorse and passed with marks in the high eighties. And here’s a boost for all women’s libbers — Mary is only the second person to pass the test in Whitehorse on the first try in the last two years. The last person to do so was also a woman. Mary’s call is VE7 CWJ. Gaeton Boucher sent an autographed picture poster and thank you to all the people of Cassiar, in appreciation for our congratulating him on his achievements: speedskating at the Winter Olympics and World Championships. The items can be viewed at the Post Office. You don’t need to live in the sunny south to grow giant size lettuce — this is one of Bruno Artico’s efforts —a great booster after summer weight gains! Who was the nervous bridegroom who couldn t find his socks so wore his bride’s knee highs to his wedding? . If anyone wants to learn knife-sharpening, take your knife to Lorne Armstrong for a demonstration. Jay Lee brought his son Norman for a visit when he re- turned from vacation. Norman is re-acquainting himself with the area and with some old school chums. Prospective employers should look into hiring Brian Lun- dale — willing to work cheap! If you want to know what Geronimo and Peter Howard’s honeymoon have in common, ask Shirley. Congratulations to Bruce Burns, John Marks and Durk MclIntryre from the Cassiar Ambulance crew, and Barry Burns. They all received. their Industrial First Aid Ticket from ABC Industrial First Aid Training School during their summer holidays. Condolences to the Elhorn family on the recent death of Ray’s mother. Seems all that money Bevan spent over the years trying to get a grizzly was wasted. He could have got one right in his own back yard recently. : And while we’re into bear stories, we heard that Cec P. is renting out Betty as bear bait. He guarantees she Il find you a bear although we understand she doesn’t al- ways recognize one when she sees it! hare of people had friends and family visit over the sum- - mer . We hope they all enjoyed their stay in Cassiar FAREWELL TO Peter and Kerry Jones, Alexia and Sian, who are moving to Vancouver. Al & Lillian Whiteside, who have moved to Westbank, B.C Larry and Tamara Perry and family WELCOME TO Doug MacDowall & family. Doug has been here awhile and is now joined by his wife Lynn, daughter Stephanie and son Robert. Mary Sarvis from Ontario who will be working as a nanny in Cassiar for a year. David and Kim Madore who attended school in Ontario last year. i Sie Sa i Se Re a 20 Se Arrivederci On the evening of June 22nd more that 60 “olad- timers” and close friends gathered to help Danny Demitri properly begin his retirement. Peter The ee Nba: SB) te — Cassiar Courier September 1984 Page 3 Danny Danny came to Cassiar in May, 1953, and has been here for 31 years. His down to earth logic and usually calm temperament is something of a legend. He was always looking for ways and means to improve the mine production and save a few dollars. Apparently this trait resulted in his being unofficially banned from the mill on one occasion! Many gifts’ were presented to him at the party. Especially appreciated was the “Album of Memories” some old, some new. People were very generous in the donating ‘of pictures for the album. Danny was also given a new camera to record the party, and several hats and belt buckles from Finning and various contractors. A novel gift was the reversible flag - Italian one side and Canadian the other. This was made in the form of a tunic. Could Gina have had something to do with that? Walter Comper. again produced a unique farewell card - a picture of a shovel with a silhouette of the South Peak in the background. Ex-Cassiarites Caesar Isidoro, Ed Komperdo and Fred Hewett phoned to offer their wishes and Gil Leathley wrote a letter. Danny has returned to his family at his home in southern Italy. ophilou retires A farewell luncheon was held for Peter Theophilou on his re- tirement from the Powerhouse on June 29, 1984. The venue was the lunchroom during the | lunchhour break and the fare - contributed by his lady co- workers was sandwiches, pick- les, pop and an appropriately decorated cake. Most of his col- leagues attended ito present him with gifts that would re- mind him of Cassiar, and to wish him well in the years ahead. WHAT'S NEW? i ; i i wishes to Candice Mac- Two new businesses opened in town recently. Congratulations and best wis alister and Adelfa Yee the new proprietors of the Final Touch. Also to Ellen Erickson and Norma Ray who opened up their new hair salon the beginning of August. i Hours: Announcing . HOLT AGENCIES ~ INSURANCE LTD. Yow Obfere I.C.B.C. AUTOPLAN 164 Elliott St. Cassiar, B.C. 778-7220 9:30-5:30 Mon. - Fri. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsSsssssssssssssssss