Page 4. July 1980 Cassiar Courier ERICKSON GOLD MINE by Pat Lewis Beaton There’s an old log cabin on Erickson’s property. It sits by McDame Lake and from its windows vou can see fish jumping in the middle of the lake, The logs on the inside of the cabin aren't peeled and Sharon George, who lives in the ca- bin with her husband Dave and two boys, Joey and David, says the interior is pretty dark, But I think they have the best location on the pro- perty. Just recently, after canoeing on McDame Allan, Jenny and I stopped. at the George’s cabin, sat around a bonfire and had a sip of wine. Just up the hill a lot of gold mining was going on, the mill was humming, 45 guys were sleeping or re- laxing at the camp — but we didn’t see or hear any of it, And it was only a couple of hundred yards away, Getting away from it all, just on your own doorstep. A lot of us out here have been pondering theage of that old cabin, Last year we talked to one old- timer who had stayed in the cabin in the 50°s, Well, last month another oldtimer visited Lrick- son and he was able to date the cabin a bit earl- ier, His name is Jim Cox and in 1940 he came to MeDame Lake to. visit his uncle, Phil Hankin, who was trapping and prospecting in the area. We had a good visit with him. He told us how in 1940 he'd taken a boat to Telegraph Creek, hitched a ride with a fellow named Marion from Telegraph to Dease Lake, went by boat again from Dease to McDame Post and then walked to McDame Lake on an old foot trail. He hiked with a heavy pack and the walk took two days. He spent the night at Centerville. “Things are pretty easy for young folks now,” he said. Jim's Uncle Phil had some claims that ran right through what is now our campsite. Phil was pret- ty optimistic about his claims. He even went so far as to name his property “The Lake Shores”. Jim said he didn’t know much about mining in those davs but he didn’t think his uncle had much chance of making it here in mining. “The place was too remote”, said Jim. Jim did some mining when he was here though, He worked awhile with the Wings, a familv from Wrangell who were placer mining on Quartz Creek, There he meta man named Vollaug. [He's a well-known name around here — the vein on Table Mountain is named after him. /t was interesting talking to Jim Cox about the old days around McDame Lake. But, you know, we never did date that old cabin, In fact, Jim said that cabin was old when he stayed in it 40 years ago. “It’s probably 100 vears old,” he said. He could be right. ‘Churhnes ; Ail Saints An glican 4 c Community Church WORSHIP Summer Service Schedule Sundays: 8:30 p.m. Evening Worship Rev. Bill Morrison 169 Elliot St. Phone’778-7239 Our Lady of Lourdes Mission MASS Summer Schedule Sundays: 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Father O; Pauwels Phone 778 - 7388 ATTENTION ALL SEWERS If you have any fabric scraps; particularly calico and cottons, the Overture Concert Society can use them. Please bring to Town Administration Office. The Overture Concert Society is looking for items: for a rummage stall and also for a white elephant stall. All NOMIC NE€€us serous re “reree ee ow eee eer PEs yen supplying the needs of a foreign nation at our tax dollars and sexpense B.C.Hydro nes demonstrated since its in- in the e af building dams ort Lion’s and Lionesses Annual Initiation Ceremonies The Lions and Lioness Clubs of Cassiar held joint awards and initiation ceremonies on Thursday 19th June. Awards and certificates were presented to happy members and guests and the combined initiation of the 1980-81 executive topped off the evening. \ NEW LIONS EXECUTIVE Thanks to the following are in order:- The 1979-80 executive, who under their presidents Lion Lothar Kutz and Lioness Hilda Cooper, contributed not only as individual clubs but also in a combined effort. Lion Richard Rudkowski for his efforts, and also for his Lion of the Year Award. Ted Krawczyk for his Public Relations work for 1979-80. Lion Brownie for keeping all the Lions in good humour during the meetings. Lion K,Spence for his devotion to the C.N.1.B. drive. Lions Jim Callow and Tony Coran_ with Lee Coran for their organization of the Lion’s Ball. , Lion Scotty McArthur for his chairmanship for the 1979 convention in Whitehorse. Lion Steve Hanley for organizing the Monte Carlo Night. Lion Ken Spénce for organizing the 1979 Octoberfest. During the social, Lion Reg Ash, who is the incoming president for 1980-81, presented Lion Lothar Kutz with an award for a job well done as President. Lion Lothar was also presented with an award from the Lioness Club for his assistance, Lion Lothar has been elected as liaison between the Lions and Lionesses for 1980-81. Good Luck Lothar. ~ Lion Don Baycroft received an award for his work as liaison for 1979-80 and he hopes to recover from this position shortly. Special thanks and awards were presented to Mr,and Mrs. Thirlwell, who have contributed their services to both clubs. Their continuous efforts are greatly appreciated. The incoming executive for the Lioness Club is:- President — Lioness Pam Krawczyk. Immediate Past President — Lioness Hilda Cooper. First Vice President — Lioness Rita Brown, Second Vice President — Lioness Carlene Kliment. Third Vice President — Lioness Beverly Storie. Secretary — Lioness June Thrush. Treasurer — Lioness Grace Kurian. Lioness Tamer — Lioness Judy Walker. Tail Twister — Lioness Ida Walters. 2nd Year Director — Lioness Hilda Cooper. 1st Year Director — Lioness Mary Tomashewski. If you would like some information concerning the Lion- ess Club, please feel free to phone any of the above members The Lions Club and The Lioness Club join in expressing their thanks to the people of Cassiar for their support in making this a successful year. LION DON BAYCROFT. NEW TREASURER LION GEORGE KURIAN., NEW PRESIDENT — LION’REG ASH. NOTE. August the 3rd 1980 has been set for a Lion’s Picnic at the Lion’s Campground at-Chain Lake, This event has been scheduled for 12.30 by Lions Jim and Derek, so they can practice their cooking. “There will be refreshments and food for both kids and adults, games for the kids with prizes and we. hope for a large turnout. So, come on out Moms and Dads, bring the kids out.and let them loose, Cassiar- Courier July 1980 Page 5 BALLEE & GWYMNASEICS SHHDHY The first year students, Jesam Stewart , Denise Gay, Heather White, Angie Dunn, Emma Craw- ford and Kelly Huber were on the stage for their first time. Accompanied by the ‘“Barcarolle Theme” they entered one by one and took their place at the bar, and demonstrated some of their bar work. The fifth number provided a change of pace with a fast moving Disco Dance. Jackie Brand and Tamara Mulrooney discoed to the beat of “‘Gre- ased lightening”. Following the Disco Dance were two gymnastic Floor Routines performed by Darla Creyke and Joanne Coran, Floor Routines are a combination of dance, acrobatics and tumbling to a musical accompaniment. The “Little Red Rose’’, Janice Coran, danced a very sweet and well done solo to the music of “Under Paris Skies”’. Joanne Coran and Mary Howard the “Two Danc- ing Tulips’ danced an inspiring duet to the ‘‘Wun- derbar Theme”’. Another more advanced Floor Routine was per- formed by Corrina Maki. She included in her rout- ine some of the more difficult moves such as front and back handsprings. The last number of the evening was an advanced ballet solo performed by Miki Martschin. To the tune of a relaxed Strauss Waltz Miki pirouetted, twirled and stepped. In spite of all the backstage excitement and ner- ves, the girls really put on a fine performance and most important of all enjoyed doing it. Aurora Arts Contre Hear ye, hear ye - did ye go to the Olde Country Fair and celebrate the midsummer festivities at the Aurora Arts Centre? If ye didn’t , ye missed a real treat. The Medieval theme and variety of activities were planned by Connie Cousins whose diligent efforts and inspiration made a day full of fun and surprises, Colourful banners swung from the rafters throughout. The first thing to stop you dead in your tracks were the ancient stocks. Here people could be imprisoned and have their picture taken. For lighter relief, anyone could have their face painted to assume anonymous role or a comical character. One could become King or Queen simply by the making of a crown or rise to greater heights with a hand made kite. Games recalling ancient skills included a William Tell shoot, Slay the Dragon and an energetic Log and Pillow fight. Evelyn Buckler - the Pied Piper of Hamlin, cast a spell over everyone present. The skit, dramatised by Robbie McCauley (Mayor), Jackie Clements (First Citizen) and Shelley Billigsley (Second Citizen) was totally captivating. The final call of the Pied Piper’s enchanting music lured all the children to follow. An excellent display of gymnastics was performed by Jester Lissa and her Troupe. Last but not least, the audience was transported back in time by the strains of medieval music played and sung by Troubadours Evelyn, Bob and Gale. For those who wanted a chance to haggle, Ye Olde Rummage Market offered numerous bargains. At the This year in addition to the Ballet students some members of the Gymnastic Club also performed. The first number titled “Buttercup Fantasy” was danced by a pair of 2nd year students; Janet Shayler and Bernadette Howard. They twirled’ and stepped in unison to the musical theme ““Medau Ballspiel’’. Next, Pamela King and Jackie Brand performed their gymnastics balance beam routines. Consider- ing that the balance beam is only 4inches wide it takes a lot of practice just to be able to walk along it. Both girls performed a series of jumps; turns, handstands and various other moves in their routines. FIRST YEAR STUDENTS TWO DANCING TULIPS - same time Saucy Sherry was slaving under the heat of . the midnight sun to provide hot dogs, jungle juice and ice cream for the ravenous. - An exhibition of silk screen prints was displayed. This effective print process was demonstrated to show the results of the first Course offered by the Centre. = 2 — FLFR +~-And to round off the day , a Medieval supper was held. The festivities began with the entrance of the king and queen, Garry and Jay. At the “‘castle” anxiously awaiting the royal couple who appeared over the horizon, were the guests. The queen arrived suitably attired, sitting side- saddle on a horse led by her royal husband. Knights, ladies, witches, serfs, an executioner and a nasty hunchback were announced by a page who ushered them into an era long since passed. Stain-glass windows, colourful banners and fresh straw ‘on the floor added to the atmosphere in the dining hall. Guests supplied their RERAIRS PHOTOS by CIRO THE LITTLE RED ROSE CORINNA MAKI — BACK HANDSPRING i - 6 9 i 0 a ¢ a ¢ a 0 ana 0 own hunting knives which could be stabbed into the wooden plank tables. In the centre of the room stood the stocks, in which any offending patron was confined and bombarded with odds and sods. Scrumptious food prepared by Derek and his staff, was served on huge platters by three buxom wenches while wine was being poured by a black clad monk. Entertainment was provided by John the Jester and the three witches from Macbeth who danced around a smok- ing cauldron, casting spells and curses. SS) The Midsummer Eve Fest and Fair was sponsored by the Arts and Crafts Society to raise funds for the Aurora Arts Centre. The members of the Arts and Crafts Society wish to thank all those hard working people who gave their time, energy and talents to make the day a great ZS RADIO, STEREO & T.V. 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