Page 2 May 1985 Cassiar Courier Sorry - We Goofed! In the April issue we inadvertantly mixed up the pictures of the “’B Event’ and “C Event” winners in the Annual mixed Bonspiel. “B’ EVENT — ERICKSON TROPHY FIRST R to L: Brian Lindstrom (skip), Byron Lindstrom (third), Fannie Lindstrom (second), Ann Dunbar (lead), from Tungsten, N.W.T. “C” EVENT — G.E.C. TROPHY FIRST R to L: Gary Chapman (skip), Cathy Chapman (third), Paul Werner (second) and Mary Elhorn (lead), from White- M.L.A. REPORT Al Passarell AL PASSARELL Report from the Legislature Recently a mainland judge threw away a law, under the Charter of Rights, that allows anyone in B.C. who has had their driver’s licence suspended to drive again. The suit was brought by an individual who had accumulated 88 points and whose licence had been revoked. The judge, County Court Judge J.P. Vander Hoop, ruled that the licence suspension handed Pritpal Singh Hundal under the Motor Vehicle Act for accumulating 88 traffice violation points was unconstitutional. What rubbish! Any individual who accumulates 88 points should lose their licence to drive. This is my per- sonal opinion. But Mr. Hundal can now drive again pending a new court appeal by the provincial govern- ment. As the NDP spokesperson for Highways and Trans- portation, | support the provincial government's decision to appeal this assinine decision. How can we individuals be protected from idiots who accumulate 88 driving points? Laws are made in the Legislatures and in the Parl- iament of this country, by representatives elected by the people and not by some judge who is appointed. Al Passarell, MLA Atlin CASSIAR COURIER STAFF Lee Coran Pat Beaton Joan Cass Thank-you to all contributors to the May issue. We would like to remind everyone that May 13,1985 is the deadline-for submissions to’ the June 1985 issue.’ WHO ARE THE REAL SCHOOL TRUSTEES? It was advertised as an open meeting to address the school trustees and when we got to the meeting, in ad- dition to the two trustees, Sherry Sethen and Dave Pew- sey , the panel had grown to include Don Best, Secretary- treasurer, Mrs. Best, Acting Principal, Cassiar Secondary School, Owen Corcoran, Stikine School Superintendent, Keith Lanphear, Director of Instruction, and David John, Principal Snowridge Elementary School. Yet Joanne Voss, another school trustee for the Stikine School District (from Dease Lake) sat in the audience and her presence was not even mentioned until the end of the meeting. So | ask you — who are the real school trustees? As a parent, If | have a query regarding the day to day school operation, | contact the principal concerned. | came to this meeting to ask questions of the trustees and of the four policy questions | asked, only one was replied to by a trustee and that only after | had to interrupt a reply by one of the other panel members and request specifically that Mrs. Sethen reply to the question | had addressed to her. Lee Coran NORTHERN LODGE OWNERS PROTEST Editor’s Note: Jack Gunness is a spokesman for the Nor- thern B.C. Alaska Highway Lodge owners. Recently the lodge owners between Fort Nelson and Watson Lake clos- ed their operations for 10 days to protest the excessive taxes on fuel used to generate power for their lodges. Over the last year there have been other small ag- gravations imposed on us, as well as the ones outlined in our brief to the provincial government. First the Department of Public Works neglected the road maintenance between Lower Liard River and Watson Lake, doing nothing about the problem until a public inquiry was raised by local businessmen, in the early summer of 1984. D.P.W. now claims that capital expenditure on this stretch of highway between Fort Nelson and Watson Lake will not be forthcoming in 1985, and possibly for three or four years, because 1) there is very little traffic on this stretch and 2) the Liard Dam Project may be resumed after the year 2000, flooding the northern half of the highway. Then in the early fall of last year the B.C. Depart- ment of Highways decided that our personal signs denot- ing the services offered at each individual lodge were offensive to the eye, and/or a road hazard or were possibly interfering with road maintenance, and would have to be removed. They have given us until April of 1985, at which time the subject will be brought up again. In the fall of 1984 the one freight carrier that so graciously consents to drop line freight on the Alaska Highway decided that it was too great a financial burden and, with one days notice, informed us that the service would no longer be available. Again, the ‘‘collect- ive scream” saved our bacon, at least temproarily. The Inspector for Motor Carriers in Dawson Creek forced the issue and the carrier had to resume his obligations. Now, this spring in 1985 there is talk that mail delivery on the Alaska Highway is too expensive to continue. What the outcome of this will be we have not yet heard, but we will not allow it to happen without another “collective scream”. As you can see from the preceding paragraphs, the high cost of power is only one part of the problems on the Alaska Highway. To counter-balance all of these detrimental events, may | say that our mode of living is extremely relaxing, the scenery and environment are beyond compare, our crime rate is virtually nil and, in our opinion, a better place to raise one’s family doesn’t exist. Again let me thank you for your interest and report- ing our recent past events. David Jack Gunness C ti Vancouver, April 2, 1985. Cusac Industries Ltd. has ac- quired an option to purchase a 100% interest in the Ran- ger 3 and 4 claims located adjacent to Energex Minerals Ltd. in the Toodoggone area. These claims offer a real po- tential for mineralization as they are underlain by the fav- orable Toodoggone Formation and are located straddling a major fault zone. Further to the acquisition, Cusac has been granted a three (3) year option to back-in to earn a 25% working in- terest in three (3) other claim blocks adjoining Energex on their southern boundary. These claims are owned by other mining companies who have planned extensive exploration programs this season. Work on the Cassiar gold property will commence as soon as the weather permits under the direction of Erick- son Gold Mines who have optioned the property. A-major development program is also planned for the large Yaka- taga Beach Gold Placer deposit in Alaska, in which Cusac holds a 30% interest. Cusac anticipates that a major an- nouncement regarding this property will be made in the next few months. ie Mey cen Saran hice COURT NEWS Court was held in Cassiar April 18th and 19th with Judge J.B. Varcoe presiding. BRIAN BEAUDRY, charged with impaired driving, was remanded to June 13th. CECILE BEAUDRY, charged with impaired driving, was remanded to June 13th. : EDWARD DUFFY, charged with impaired driving, was remanded to June 13th. REGINALD ASH, charged with impaired driving, was remanded to June 13th. LARSEN JOHNNY, charged with assault with a weapon, was remanded for trial June 13th. TROY BEAUDRY, charged with two counts of mischief, failed to appear in court and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. LAWRENCE BOYES, pleaded guilty to being in a dwelling place with intent to commit an unlawful offense. The accused entered a home on Malozemoff on the 8th of October, 1984. Neighbors spotted a light on in the house and knowing the residents were away on hol- iday, investigated and found Boyes in the house. The accused, who said he was intoxicated at the time and cannot remember the events of that day, has a record dating back to 1970, with offenses including theft over $200, possession of stolen property and being in possession of a stolen automobile. He was fined $350 and sentenced to one day in jail. KEVIN CREYKE pleaded guilty to causing a dis- turbance in a public place by fighting at the P & W gar- age. He was fined $300. WILLIAM JOHNNY pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $400 plus a year’s probation. The probation included an order from the judge-for Johnny to apol- ogise in person to the victim and to confirm in writing to the court that this was done. A juvenile from Good Hope Lake was charged under the Young Offenders Act for shoplifting gum and cig- arettes from the Cassiar Retail Store. The juvenile was placed on probation for nine months, given a 9:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. curfew and ordered to perform 20 hours of community service work. SYDNEY CREYKE pleaded guilty to driving while his license was suspended. He was fined $300 and senten- ced to seven days in jail. LARRY JOHNNY, charged with impaired driving, was set for trial June 13th. ~GEORGE LAVILLE, charged with driving while his license was suspended, was remanded to June 13th. SCOTT DENNIS, charged with possession of stolen property, was set over for plea and trial on June 13th. LEO JOHNNY, charged with two counts of theft under $200 was set over for disposition on June 13th. GEORGE HOLMAN, charged with three counts of sexual assault, was remanded to August Ist for prelim- inary hearing. The trial of CHRISTOPHER CREYKE, charged with two violations of the Wild Life Act, was adjourned to June 13th. Creyke was charged with killing game out of season and carrying a loaded firearm on a motor vehicle. The alleged offenses occurred on February 3, 1985, near Quartz Creek. RCMP Corporal Robert Bowen told the court that while on a snowmobile trip with nine other Cassiar residents he saw fresh moose tracks, follow- ed them and then came upon a freshly killed moose. He then followed a fresh skidoo trail from the moose to a cabin near the highway which was the residence of Chico Klassen. There he -found Christopher Creyke and confronted him. Bowen, who was not in uniform at the time, asked Creyke if he had a permit (to shoot the moose). Bowen said Creyke answered, “I am an Indian.” The defense lawyer, on questioning Bowen, said Creyke’s version of the conversation differs from Bowen’s. According to Creyke, when Bowen asked him if he had a permit, Creyke said yes, took off his gloves, pointed to his skin and said, “Indians don’t need permits.” Bowen returned to town, got Conservation Off- icer Donald Thatcher and the two men returned to Quartz Creek. They found Creyke cleaning out the moose. A- few questions were asked and Thatcher asked Creyke to report to his office the next day. When Creyke appeared at the Game Warden’s Off- ice the next day Thatcher asked him to produce docu- ments to prove he was an Indian. Thatcher said Creyke. could not produce the required documents from the Department of Indian Affairs showing that he was a registered Indian. Thatcher added that conservation officers are instructed provincially to conduct the same investigation into offenses whether the Indian is status or non-status. However, if the Indian is status and in need of meat, the officer checks with the crown counsel as to what charges will be laid. Thatcher said there is permission in the Wild Life Act to issue sustenance permits to people in need. He said no permits had been issued last year in Cassiar. Creyke’s lawyer indicated Creyke said he’s been issued a permit every year. The case has taken an odd twist and could end on ~a technicality. The ticket issued to Creyke was dated January 3, 1985, instead of February 3rd. The error ' Continued on Page 20. — & Bits & Pieces Wonder if Walter C ever found his “S500 Float” in the Schmoo Daze Parade? Not mentioning any names, but some Vancouver curlers are sure good at picking bedroom locks. Anyway, Frank, why was your bedroom locked? CASSIAR as ne Sy Even though we still have at least five feet of snow, it is nice to see Martha's tulips peeking through. It was nice to see Nada, Irene and Edo Carin here for Easter break, as well as Sian Jones. Mary Tomashewski also left her bingos in Prince Goerge to visit her daughters here. While she was here she even managed to curl in a bonspiel. Seems that there is a female driving instructor in town to teach “Dr. Lunchpail” the fundamentals on proper parking in the retail store parking lot!!! Best wishes to one of our Vancouver correspond- ents, Bob Langford, in his new job. He is now a mediator with the provincial government. Robert Repolusk spent his Easter break at the B.C. Lions football camp. He was one of 105 top highschool football players in the province of B.C. who were invited. All of Gordon Parton’s friends wish him a speedy recovery. Belated congratulations to Laurie Kamlah and Doug Forseth, who became engaged at Christmas. They plan to be married in August. _ Imagine someone — not mentioning any names — who drives from the Community Club to the cafeteria for lunch. Haven’t you heard of partic- ipaction, Gary? guste ae =. oe ‘Last month they were shown picketing in front of their homes with signs such as “Less Snow, More _Pay”’, etc. and look at them now! Pat, Karen, and Karen’s mom, Helen McKinley, enjoy their mor- ning coffee while Eldon (below) cleans away the = —< a r _ snow. Happy birthday, Mary Ryan. She’s celebrating her 29th again and again and again!!! Birthday greet- ings also to Claudette Parton on May 11, Cecile Pratt on May 5 and Korlaina Boutin on May 4. Local MLA, Al Passarell, isn’t too fond of the media these days. Seems he’s upset because re- porters are knitting during question period! Local entrepreneur Durk McIntyre was recently bumped from his job at Brinco so he was out “pounding the pavement” looking for work. The placards were a success! Durk said he was of- fered a carpet cleaning job and got his picture in the paper, too! While driving back from Whitehorse recently, Werner Schneeberger was surprised to pick up CKDA 1220 Radio clearly all the way from zeslin into Cassiar. Upon checking with station officials in Victoria, Mr. Schneeberger found that they have received calls from listeners as far away as Sweden. They could not explain whether the reception was due simply to at- mospheric conditions or whether their signal is strong enough to reach us regularly. Mr. Schneeberger would be glad to hear from any area residents who pick up this station either regularly or Just from time to time. ae SPRINT 84 Congratulations to the Cassiar Post Office staff. They are shown here, from left to right, Judy Walker, Phoebe Randail and Inerid Schwunk, with a plaque that was presented by R. DeBolt, Area Postmaster, from Whitehorse. They were Div- isional Winners (B.C. & Yukon) in a National Re- tail Sales Promotion contest. WELCOME TO: Les and Mary Larcombe, and their two children, Candice and Corry. Kevin and Carol Freeman and baby, who have moved here from Vernon. Both the Larcombe’s and the Freeman’s have transferred here with Finning Tractor. NEWS“. ARRIVAL <> Marjorie and Tony delaMare - a baby boy on April 17, 1985. Eric’s new brother weighed in at 9ibs. 80z. Congratulations!! MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER SALE : Sponsored by THE BLUE VALLEY FIGURE SKATING CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1985 — 10:00 a.m. In THE POST OFFICE PARKING LOT KEK FFEEEFAEE mM Don’t forget the next Merchandise Bingo ts on May 15, at 7:30 p.m. SPRING FASHION SHOW: ; "SATURDAY Cassiar Courier May 1985 Page 3 Erickson Creek Column by Pat Lewis Beaton There are puddles everywhere at Erickson as Spring makes its graceless appearance. slowly melting away our near record snowfall. The annual guessing game as to when the ice will break up on McDame Lake is underway and I've seen a glint of jealousy in our children’s eyes as they watch their town friends ride their bicycles. Patience..,the snow will soon be gone. ; The children had lots of fun at Easter. We held an egg coloring party and then a big outdoor egg hunt on Easter Day. It was lots of fun — enlivened by the un- known quantity of uncooked eggs brought to the party! Our resident Poet, Joe Hebert. has put his pen to paper again. Here are his latest ramblings... THE DREAM MAKERS On the cold slope of a mountain In the decp and silent snow There's a portal that we ve digging Out here at Erickson Gold. We've gor two shifts of sweat and blood As the Secans sing their song Drill and blast to break the rock Out here at Erickson Gold. Our miners, an unusual lot, Bit Carpenter, plumber, pope, Trackman, powderman, dreamer Out here at Erickson Gold Been tough days at this old mine Some tough ones vet to come Seen worried souls about this home Out here at Erickson Gold. ; Dream Makers are hard to bend Thev ll always find a wav - Create a dream and shape it Out here at Erickson Gold. There’s the things we cannot fight - _‘The ice. the wind and snow Short dark davs of winter ~ Out here at Erickson Gold. Now see the davs grow long and warm And feel the nights stay cool The silent stars reflect their light _- Out here at Erickson Gold The vesterdays not forgotten Our tribulations make us strong To stand the test of future days Out here at Erickson Gold. Hats off to vou, Dream Makers Thanks for those that come To create a life and do their best Out here at Erickson Gold. The Wood Butcher “4 “A A Fug “4 EVENING MAY25 ; FOR TICKETS = AND =] —) E] = = So =z 778-7527) or 778-7224 A 4 ve Se an