‘Page 10, June 1980 Cassiar Courier LION'S CLUB CONVENTION by T. Krawczyk The Annual District 49 Convention was hosted this year by the Whitehorse Lions Club on May 14, 15 and 16. This Convention brought together Lions Clubs from both 49A and 49B Districts, extending from Fairbanks, Alaska to Cassiar, B.C. Cassiar was proud to have eight represent- atives from their Club attend: Lothar Kutz — President Reg Ash — Incoming President Richard Rudkowski — Secretary Ted Krawezyk — P.R. Representative George Kurian — Incoming Treasurer Tim Walters Derek Walker Robert McArthur Lions The Convention opened with an “Ice Breaker” Party, hosted by the Kodiak Lions Club, who should be com- mended for their great food and excellent choice of re- freshments. Here all different clubs got together to dis- cuss several projects, and to get to know each other. The District Governor of the 49th District, J. Rouzi, was there to extend awards earned by several clubs throughout the District, and to spread his vast knowledge of Lionism. We were also pleased to welcome a representative from Lions International, R. Lynam from United States, who is the Immediate past-president of Lions International. At the Awards Banquet Cassiar Lion: President, Lothar Kutz was proud to accept the award for 100% attendance for Cassiar, presented by J, A. Rouzi. Also receiving the Governor's Appreciation Award was Lion Richard Rud- kowsky, for a job well done as secretary of the Cassiar Lions Club, Lion Richard is also our new Zone Chairman for District 49B. Good Luck, Richard. Lion Ray Ish from Golden Hearts Lions in Alaska was el- ected as our new District Governor and Lion Victor Tup- man from the Lake LaBarge Lions is the new Deputy Dis-. “Weenie King” ready for action Lothar Kutz with Mr, and Mrs. J. Rouzi ‘trict Governor of our region. Both members are to be con- gratulated on their new offices and Cassiar Lions Club will give them all the support they need. The Cassiar Lioness Club had two representatives — Lioness Incoming President Pam Krawczyk and Incoming 2nd vice-president Carlene Kliment. The Lioness Club was chartered by the Cassiar Lions Club, and their good reput- ation, as a new club and good work done by them, got to the Convention before they did. The Cassiar Lions Club was proud of the fact that the Lionesses were heard of throughout the whole 49 District for their great work in Cassiar. The next 49 District Gonvention will be hosted by Mount McKinley Lions Club in Anchorage, Alaska and hopefully more Cassiar members will be able to attend. GEORGE GIBBS’ VISIT At our regular meeting on May. 27, we were visited by George Gibbs from CNIB, Vancouver, Having been here many times before, George is like another member to us. “MONTE CARLO NITE” Cassiar Lions Club members, along with the Lioness mem- bers, got together on May 10 and ’’Monte Carlo Nite’” was on its way. Prizes were won and it seems that the kids were walking away with them left, right and centre. For those wondering who the fancy cook behind the food counter was — it was none other than our Club Prez — Lothar ‘‘Weenie King” Kutz, who used an old weenee recipe handed down from his Great-grandmother and which has been in his family for years (Sorry, ladies, but hewill not sell the recipe). o Thanks are in order to — ** Lion Steve Hanley and the rest of the Lions who part- icipated in setting everything up for the games. Steve is a new member of the Club and handled the operation quite well. ** Erank Buckley and Lee Coran in showing us that Black-- jack is just as easy to play as bridge. ** The people of Cassiar and the surrounding districts for their support for this fund-raising project. : Blackjack: a er He thanked the Club for past support of CNIB and for our 1979 contribution of approximately $4900.00. This was accomplished thanks to thé generous support of the com- munity. We were also shown a short film on the blind and. viewed an excellent display of items designed to improve everyday life for the blind. LIONESS NEWS by Carlene Kliment Two representatives from the-Cassiar Lioness Club attend- ed the Lions District Convention in Whitehorse this month, Lioness Carlene Kliment and Lioness Pam Krawc- zyk made new Lion and Lioness friends from all parts of the district, including Faro, Anchorage, Mount Haldane, Whitehorse, Juneau, Sitka, Fairbanks, and many other clubs. Lioness Pam and Carlene also attended talks and meetings with Immediate Past International Director Lion Ray Mar- ley and schools with Lion Gordon Atcheson and Guest Speaker, Immediate Past International President, Lion Ralph A. Lynam. Even though there was hardly time to take a breath between events, with the help of the Cassiar Lions, Lioness Carlene and Pam traded pins, banners and addresses and totally enjoyed the three day convention and are looking forward, if all goes well, to next year in Anchorage. 4H by Ted Krawczyk Monte Carlo Clean-up Crew WANTED : The return of the large flags which were borrowed from the Lions Club Den on or around May 11 or 12. This will Ree PE TS PER ETS TT GOOD HOP LAKE NEW: by George Holman Mocecassin Telegraph’ Says..... ***Gordon has returned to look after Boya Lake Provin- Welcome back, Gord. Good Hope Lake students and teachers have gone out on their field trip to Vancouver, Hope you all enjoyed your trip. Hey!! Summer is here, ice is gone, fish are biting, bar- bequed steaks, ribs and marshmallows roasting, here in the land of the midnight sun, Winter blues finally gone. ***Paul has ridden a grader here for 16 years but has now retired and moved to Alberta where he intends to be- come a cowboy, ride his horse, play his fiddle and dream of all the good fishing spots he has left behind in Cassiar Country. Bon Voyage, Paul. cial Park again this year. see eee ***The Highways Camp has sure grown with the con- struction crews moving in. Welcome Everyone to Good Hope Lake. ***lowne won a glass turkey. ***To the person(s) who inquired about the Speed Bumps — The Speed Bumps were engineered for no other reason than to help protect our children and yours. However, the speed bumps did serve their pur- THUNDERBIRD Western North American \ There is more than-one legend about the Thun- derbird. The one I like best is the Western North American. A long time ago, many, many years before the ° White man came to this land, the Indian turned from the Great Spirit and sought only his own pleasure. This angered the Great Spirit and in his anger he sent a great rain, with which came a tremendous bird. This bird did not rest on land, but continuously remained aloft. It flapped its Mighty Moe’s Place Spend some time with an active northern Trapper on beautiful Cotton Lake. Guaranteed fishing, hunting and guiding. Canoe trips Up or Down the Dease. “Wilderness camping — facilities for-tents, Campers and motor homes. 4 Tackle, Haida Beadwork, Driftwood, Tanned Beaver Hides Crafts and Fishing Licences for sale. — fesen Es ESUEnER OPES USERS EE SE ESE SES OME ER pose — trucks slowed down. A lump on the head is a small price to pay as compared to someone’s life. Wouldn’‘t you agree? ***Ilt has started out to be a nice quiet summer around Good Hope Lake. HIGHWAY NEWS Dease Lake District Construction Foreman Mel Smith an- nounced that now the weight restrictions on the roads have been lifted, equipment will be moved in and con- struction on highways improvement project will get into full swing. Motorists are reminded to reduce speed in the construction zones and please obey the flag persons, as they are there for your protection, and to assist you through the work area, RETIREMENT Paul Sharko retires after serving sixteen years with the Ministry of Highways, Paul has worked the entire period out of the Good Hope Lake camp.’ Paul and his wife, lowne, raised two children, Tom and Diane, at Good Hope Lake, They plan to move to Alberta. Paul was a very conscientious worker and will be missed by his fellow workers and members of this community. wings, causing loud thunder-like sounds while it flashed tremendous lightning from its eyes. As the people looked on they became very fright- ened, Eventually all were drowned - all except one man and his wife, who happened to be on the side of one of the highest mountains. As far as they could see in any direction, there was no- thing but water, which continued to rise around their knees, with no sign of stopping. As this tremendous bird flew around, they knew that in a matter of minutes all life as we know it would cease to exist on earth, Then something happened. In desperation, they turned to the Great Spirit and asked him to help them. He was pleased that they had returned to him and he told them, “It is through the evil in your hearts that I have sent this bird and this flood. Now that you have returned to me, I will take them away. I leave this commandment amongst you, my people - you must take the picture of this Thunderbird, weave it into the clothes you wear and paint its picture on things inside and outside of your home, so that when you look at it, you will not forget that at one time you wandered away from me. It will remind -you never to turn from me again. And when I look, I will see the picture of this bird and will remember that at one time in my anger I had flooded the earth with water and I will be reminded never to send water upon the earth again.” Negwenta-La-Ay-Ha Red Dog Mohawk THE COFFEE’S ON SO — COME AS A STRANGER AND LEAVE AS A FRIEND FOR HOME IS WHERE YOU HANG YOUR HAT. © 43 miles North of Dease Lakey Cotton Lake, Box 212, Cassiar, B.C. VOC 1£0 |The Rod > Cassiar Courier June 1980, Page 11. REMEMBER WHEN!!! May 29, 1980 Box 387 Fraser Lake, B.C. VOJ 1S0 Dear Cassiar Courier, Does anybody remember Cassiar’s first lady? I’m sure you’ve all forgotten the chubby ,freckle faced 17 year old hippie who kept bugging the personnel office until she got hired on in the mill. Yes, that’s me. But I wonder if anyone ever remembers me from 1973. when I met the requirements to be hired on by Cassiar Asbestos Company It was an eventful time for me, being a Women’s Libber at the time. I can remember all the weird looks as barrel. Then I graduated to the bagging machine, then on to the sewing machine, where I always seemed to be call- ing for Bill Lux to come and fix it. (He’s my brother-in- law now): Then on to the palletizer, jamming: up that machine all the time and getting those Frenchmen so mad at me, Then the forklift — 1 wasn’t too bad on that until I totalled out one hangover day, going through the tunnel loaded. Knocked the wind right out of me. this brings back those years so clearly. That’s when all the Just writing other women started getting hired on. I sure was glad of that. Keep workin’ hard ladies. ~ Well I’m a happily married mother. Married one of the local’s from the area. And now we're starting a small farm here in the Fraser Lake area on Stellaque Reserve. ‘I’m not much on being a Women’s Liberation person anymore as I fit into the housewife role and love it. We have a 3 year old daughter of our own and 2 foster children. We visit Cassiar every year and it sure has changed from July, 1973 when I first arrived there. Thanks a lot, Ruth Ann Gauche (Mrs. Ruth Anne Johnny) Editor’s Note: Ruth Ann was the first female hired in production in Cassiar. 524 MALOZEMOF and Reel FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES AVAI LABLE Rods, Reels, Nets, Lures, Flies, Cases, Gerry Cans Knives, Ammunition and More MONDAY TO FRIDAY 11;00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M. : 6:00 P.M. — 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY 11:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M. © “EVERYTHING FOR THE SPORTSMAN” { started my first — day cleaning up with my trusty broom, shovel and wheel- ~