Page 2, ¥. M. CONNELL DIES —_ October 1980 Cassiar Courier TAN 5 ‘Mr. Connell was very active through Conwest Exploration Co. (Fred) Connell passed away recently at the age of ninety-seven. (a private company formed by Mr. Connell and his brother about 1930) in developing mines in the North, as well as in other parts of Canada. He was the first president of United Keno Hill Mines and under his direction it became the largest single producer of silver in Canada. In 1950, Conwest Exploration Co., under Ur. Connell's direction, optioned a group of claims in the McDame Mountain area of northern B.C. and in May 1951 Cassiar Asbestos Corporation was formed to acquire and develop the claims. He became a director of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation at that time and served as Chairman of the Board until he stepped down in 1971. At that time he became a member of the Advisory Committee, a position he held until 1974, Connell Drive, Cassiar's main thoroughfare, is named after Mr. Connell. CIMM Tour Group During the last week of September the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metal- urgy sponsored a tour of three northern mines. The three mines, Cassiar Re- sources, Cyprus Anvil and Whitehorse Copper, were chosen to show diverse types of operations. A tour of different mines is organized annually for CIMM members and this year it was organized by Pine Point Mines. The fourteen participants in this year's tour were: B, Padgen and J, Seton, geologists, Federal Govern- ment, Yellowknife, S. Wong, Ventilation Eng. and B. Cross, Mill Engineer, Giant Hines, Yellowknife; K. Pawliuk, Planning 'Eng., E. Anderson, Asst, to Manager, and E. Strong, Production Dept., Con fine, Yellowknife, B, Lowe, Supervisor Surveying & Blasting, E. Mehr, Super- visor Mine Planning, L. Singh, Eng. in Training, D. Aldrick, Geophysics, L. Bond, Production geologist, P. Guthrie, Pine Point Controller and T.: Lloyd, Instrument Shop Foreman - Mill, Pine Point Mines, In Cassiar the group was given a tour of the Mine, Engineering Dept., Core Shed and the Mill, They were shown a- round by Cassiar employees in the areas visited, The tour members were flown in and out of Cassiar in a DC3 so they were able to complete the tour of the operat ton in one day, Parent Advisory Committee The first meeting of the Parents Ad- visory Council for the fall was held on September 10. Most of the members were present and the meeting was very encouraging. We hope to draw up a list of objectives for this year at our October meeting. If anyone feels they have a worthwhile suggestion we would be happy to hear from you. We did de- cide to have an open meeting in the near future but a definite date has not been decided on. The purpose of . this meeting would be to give parents an opportunity to discuss their feel- ings about the school system here in Cassiar. It will also give the Council the opportunity to inform the Com- munity just exactly what our object- ives are and what direction the Coun- cil is headed. The high point of the principal's report was the appointment of Mr, Owen Corcoran as the new Stikine School District Superintendent. He will be residing in Cassiar. This sit- uation is going to be a big plus for this district. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. with a feeling of accomplishment. We are off and running for the year and always available for any concerned parent. by Phyllis Hardy re gy COURIER STAFF J... €oran, V. Cousins and K. Jones Residents Unite On Saturday, August 30, over 250 peo- ple from the communities of Iskut, Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake partic-— ipated in a meeting in the Iskut Com- munity Hall. A wide range of people delivered speeches expressing unanim- ous opposition to proposed dams on the Stikine and Iskut Rivers. One af- ter another speaker, representing natives, residents and clergy, emo* tionally expressed how the dams would bring about the complete destruction of their land, communities and liveli- hoods. The consensus amongst all pre- sent was that the dams cannot and will not be built. The meeting was co-sponsored by Resid- ents for a Free-Flowing Stikine, and the Iskut and Tahltan tribal councils. It was advertised throughout the re- gion as a chance for local residents to express their concerns about B.C. Hydro's proposed dams. Media and press representatives included BCTV, CTK-TV (which also covered the meeting for CBC Vancouver), the Vancouver Sun and the Prince Rupert Daily News. Repres- - entatives from the following groups were among those who publically voic- ed opposition to both the proposed dams and any further studies or development by B.C. Hydro in the region: The Tri- bal Councils of both the Iskut and the Tahltan Native Bands, as well. as the Stikine River Fishermans’ Association, and the Residents fora Free-Flowing Stikine. Other speakers who voiced their concerns included the pastors of the local Anglican and Catholic churches, a member of the B.C. Energy Coalition and local farmers, trappers, _homesteaders, merchants, guides and outfitters. Town Council A new dog catcher has been hired, Any- one who misses their dog and Suspects it has been picked up is asked to con- tact Town Administration where pound fines and a license must be purchased before your dog will be released. Bulbs will be ordered by Town Council for planting around town in various areas we have taken over for town beautification purposes, and will al- so be sold to individual residents who would like to purchase them. Elections are coming up in October and were dis- cussed, Also a lot of the meeting was taken up discussing ideas of what the Council is and what it might perhaps be, and its responsibilities and auth- ority. The council is an advisory body to the company on matters concerning the ‘betterment of the community. After lengthy discussion at the regular and a special meeting, we decided on sey- eral ideas that would be best passed on to the next Council, as elections are in a few weeks and some of our mem- bers are not in for another term. Elec- tion organization was planned and the election date set for October 14, in the Retail Store. Letters to townsite residents will be mailed this week ex- plaining about the election and asking — for nominations for new members. sorrny..... In our September issue we inadvertantly showed the name of the defense lawyer for the people charged with narcotics offences as Vancouver lawyer, Mr. Miller. The name of the defending lawyer should have been Mr. H. E. B. FISCHER. y Se Bits & Pieces - Graham and Marna Freiberg, formerly of Cassiar, are moving to Prince George - Graham was the bank manager here until three years ago when he transferred to Hazelton. We hear that Frank's "risque" jinclina- tions surfaced at an impromptu fund- raising event for the Concert Society. A surprise farewell party, hosted by friends, was held for Lou and Lee Vujanich last month. During the evening Lee was the gracious recipient of a "beautiful" picture. Congratulations to Dragon and Maria Cvetkovich who received their Canadian citizenship recently at Watson Lake. Welcome back to Estelle Berube who is working for Plaza resources. We hear that Charlie has been feasting on the "best perogies you ever tasted in your life". Seems he put Linda's mom to work during her recent visit to Cassiar, aes Connolly has started her nurses training at the Vancouver General Hospital. Good Luck with your studies Mary! We've had quite a few visitors to Town recently. Sat Pal and Rohit Lekhi from Gloucest- er England, and Ramesh Lekhi from Fort St. John were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lekhi and family on Tagish Street. They were extremely impressed with the scenery in and around Cassiar, Visiting her parents Eve and Ed was Sue Thirlwell., We notice that she left a four legged bundle of fun for Eve to take care of, Julie,Danny and Jennifer Walters's grandparents were here from Victoria visiting the family. The Zabots have also had their share of visitors. Wendy's cousin Chuck Bissel and her brother and his family Bill, Francis Joe and Tom Bissell were all here from Wabasca, Alberta. Don Kallusky and Betty Bowman stopped in to say hello to old friends. FAREWELL TO:- Nick Davison who has moved to Vancouver Sheri Feddema who has been transferred to a Vancouver branch of the Depart- ment of Human Resources. Barb and Lindsay Buck who are moving South. Sal and Angela La Torre who are returns ing to Italy. Bill and Laura Dean who have moved to Granisle. John Sturrock our superific story- teller. John is presently in Whitehorse SOOOOPER BLOOOOPER!!!! _In the birth announcements of our - August issue we congratulated Sherry Hannem and Peter Arnold on the birth of their son. That Should have read Sherry and Peter Arnold. Sorry Sherry! OO0OPS! In a previous article the Lions forgot to thank John Shepherd for his help at their pionic! Sorry John! Your help really was appreciated! RCMP news ‘we will be forced to take action under Cassiar Courier! October 1980, Page as gt ee a oo _PHILIP ECKEL RETIRES Our Lady of Lourdes Mission TAINS). jays 11:00 a.m. 7:15 p.m. Saturday Sunday Wednesday SERVICES AT GOOD HOPE LAKE MASS Sunday 5:00 p.m. >. — © © © © © © © © ~ ~~ During Fr. Pauwels' absence, for the months of October and November, Fr, William Devlin will officiate .,. at the Mass. Philip Eckel is retiring at the end of October, after twenty years with Cas- Siar Resources. He came here from Uran- ium City and during his twenty years here he worked in the mill, surface ana} All oaints Anglican accommodations. Philip is retiring to 2 Goodsoil, Saskatchewan (near Cold Lake, 4 COMA Aur ch Alberta) where he has several cousins. Ralph Wong Recee Award — Ralph Wong Jr., eldest son of Mr. and ¢ Mrs. R. Wong of Fort Nelson, has re- ceived a major Provincial Scholarship Award for academic excellence, ¢ ¢ SERVICES. Da aga) Family Eucharist Other Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Family Service ¢ REE) Wednesday: Ralph competed against the top grade 7:30 p.m.Holy Eucharist 12 academic students enrolled in public and private schools from every area of the Province. Award winners must write examinations in three academic subjects and obtain marks that place them in the top 50 percent in each of the ex- aminations. Sunday School: Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Ladies Group: 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. HOLY BAPTISM is administered only after careful preparation of the Ralph achieved a score in history that }. De edaea Taree ie ron conan Te candi y ° placed him in the top 4 percent in this subject. In biology and chemistry, ¢: eee ae RRR a ale Ralph placed in the top 30 percent. o F E ¢ (the lst Sunday in November). Persons This is a tremendous achievement and seeking baptism should notify the Ralph earned this award as a result of " Rector at least four weeks in advance many extra hours of study. of these dates. Ralph’s father, Mr. R. Wong is present Le MATRIMONY is. celebrated for church employed as a Powerhouse operator in “) people only after careful preparation Cassiar. b in the meaning of Christian marriage. Thirty days notice must be given. ' Rector: the Rev. Bill Morrison, 169 4 Elliot St. 778-7239. ee ee ey The opening Bridge Social was held-on Tuesday, September 23 in the Upper Lei- sure Room at the Rec Centre. There were four tables and, as usual, it was a fun evening. A lovely lunch was provided by the ladies and liquid "refreshment" was also served. Small prizes were donated by Marvel Travel Service Ltd. ¢ ¢ ¢ { ¢ ¢ { ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Vay oad of the Month: § ¢ ¢ { ¢ ¢ { ¢ { ¢ ¢ ¢ { ¢ ¢ f ; { ‘ Congratulations, Ralph, on winning } this prestigious award. 80-9-6 R.C.M.P.- seized a large a- mount of jade (approximately 25 tons) from three Cassiar residents and in- vestigation is continuing to deter- mine the owner. 80-9-26 A HC helmet was turned into the office. Owner may claim by con- tacting the R.C.M.P, and. describing same. z ‘ High man was. Dave Cook and High Lady was Ray Tracey. Low man was Kelly Mc- Phail and low lady was Gina Duri. There was also a travelling prize, which was won by Marvel Nitti. Parking and dogs continue to be prob- lems in town. Tickets are still being issued for parking on the wrong side of the‘road and in "No Parking" areas. If the dogs continue to run loose, then A good time was had by everyone and the Club members are looking forward to the Christmas social. In the meantime, all people who enjoy social bridge are wel- come to attend the regular bridge even- ings held on Tuesdays in the Upper Lei- sure Room at 7:30 p.m. the Domestic Animal Act and start shooting them - TIE YOUR DOGS UP. Snowmobile permits will be issued again this year, but carbide runners and mir- rors must be on machines before Doe mits will be issued.