Page 4 July 1985 Cassiar Courier News from Telegraph Creek It is good to hear that Fr Pauwels has declared the summer open; we were beginning to think that this was an impossibility in Cassiar. He must have connections in high places. Here in Telegraph Creek (not that we wish to brag, of course) summer has been with us now for quite some time, though coming in the end quite suddenly after a long cold spring, a welcome change. The signs of change are everywhere as the leaves sud- denly burst the bud and everything is young again. Mrs. Emma Brown has just turned a sprightly 104 and of the early 1985 vintage of babies, two were baptised in the Catholic Church by Fr Buliard and four in the Anglican Church by Bishop Ron Ferris, who flew in from White- horse on Whitsunday. Both great Occasions: and more to come. Another sure-sign is the return of old and well-loved residents. We welcome not only the annual return of the swallows and humming birds, but have also sighted once again Mrs. Agnes Ball mowing the lawn, and Senator Bradshaw, after a four-day drive from Colorado, ditching the old Lincoln Continental in the creek just 300 yards from his front door. Well, accidents do happen, but for most people the coming of warmer weather is a time of preparation for a new season or even a new beginning in life. On May 18th, seventy or eighty guests crowded into the studio at %-Cir- cle Ranch, on the Telegraph Road, to celebrate the wed- ding of George McDougall and Ann Danielson. After the service, at which Willie Williams was best man and Hazel This summer as in past years many of the hospital staff will be taking their holidays to coincide with Brinco’s summer shutdown. Pam and Joe Solar are off to Ontario. I’m sure they'll have lots of stories to tell about our long, snowy winter. I’m sure Pam will tell them about the snowy morning she was walking to work, missed the walkway to the hospital and ended up on the roof trying to find her desk. Rachel and Gord Becket are heading to southern B.C. again this year. Rachel has decided to make a no smoking section in the camper for Gord this year; it’s called the tailgate. j Judy and John had such a good time curling this year that they’ve decided to spend their time off in Tuktoyuktuk. They apparently have a huge outdoor curling rink there and the ice never goes out. Irene will be spending her vacation back on the family farm. Apparently she really misses those old cows she helped milk for years and years. | have heard through the hospital grapevine that she plans to bring back one as a pet. Darlene has strongly objected; she feels the residence is hard enough to keep clean now. Sonja’s off to Chilliwack to visit her family for the summer. She tells me she plans just to take it easy and relax. She only has five courses to take and plans to teach half the town C.P_R. For Sonja, that’s relaxation. Lil has been busy all month making sure everybody in town gets to see their favorite specialist while on ’ vacation. Lil has decided to spend the summer in Vancou- ver and make sure everyone shows up for those appoint- ments. 1 think Mary is the only other one taking holidays this summer. She isn’t telling anyone where she’s going The last thing Mary wants to see on her vacation is some- one from Cassiar. Friday, June 28th should be an interesting day in Cassiar as three quarters of the town all meet at the junction at the same time, and only half of those people know which way to go! My ‘ BORN TO: Jan and Georgina Lyn, two sons William Epp, 8 lbs. 7 oz., and Brian Butterworth, 7 Ibs. 3 o2z., on June 7, 1985, at Grace Hospital, Vancouver. The proud grandfather, Robert Hewton, is pleased to welcome his 10th and 11th grandsons. Born to Aruna and Bharat Midha, a boy at the Grace Hospital in Vancouver, on May 30. 1985. Little Ankur weighed only 2lbs. 12o0z. at birth but is now doing very well. Laura and Chuck Gander of Logan Lake, a daugh- ter Catherine Alisa, on May 11, 1985 in Kam- loops, another neice for Joan and Ciril Habjan. Happy grandparents: Cathy and Charlie Gander LaBerge was maid of honor, and which was accompanied by beautiful singing from Ruth and Dempsey Callison, the guests helped themselves from a magnificent buffet, which was enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine, and it was rumored that the wine was still flowing round the log fire in the outdoor barbeque at 3 o'clock the next morning. Other preparations for summer promise more. good times to come. Mr. Willie “Boots” Brown was seen earlier than usual disappearing in the direction of six-mile to plant his garden and prepare for the coming season. So the world-famous “Boots Cafe” will open at six-mile (down the Glenora Road) from June 20th, as soon as that sal- mon can be lifted from the river; for only $8 a time, a treat not to be missed! As the river has risen higher than usual, carrying the last of the shore ice away, so again it becomes a regular highway for business and pleasure. Francis Gleason has launched his formidable fleet to penetrate far beyond the bounds of Canada — well to Wrangell, anyway. And Terry Wenzel can be seen plying between Telegraph and his land three miles downstream, where he has extensive plans for cabins and amenities providing full hospitality for visitors who want to spend a week or so discovering the country and learning the skills of the river, and where they will be luxuriously entertained between daily outings and a final trip to Wrangell, Alaska. From his description, it sounds like a cross between Disneyland and Expo ‘86, and due to open this summer, but not quite on schedule. He has al- ready, we hear, on a rash estimate of the speed he can build log cabins, lost a bottle of Scotch to the Rev. Roger biors News Leo Club Formed _ »s:-:: Cassiar Lions Club have sponsored the formation of a Leo Club for Young Men and Women 14—19 years of age. An organizational meeting was held June Sth to elect officers. Results of the elections are: President — Rob Best ~ Vice President — Kelly Carter Secretary — Sonia Girardin Treasurer — Nelson Hartman Leo Club Advisory Committee are: Lee Playford, Stan Carter, Keith Taylor, Don Best, Lothar Kutz and Mike Ryan. The Leo Club has already been active assisting the Lions at the Family Dance on Saturday, June 8th and will be operating a concession stand at the Lion’s Minor Sports Baseball Tournament June 22nd. Leo’s will meet the Ist and 3rd Wednesday of every month — 7:15 p.m. at the Lion’s Den. For information call Rob Best 778- 7688 or Lee Playford at 778-7877. On May 21 there was a 4-table game with an average score of 31.5 points. First place went to Kelly McPhail/ Mario Gimmi with 38.5 points, second place to Ed Craft/ Phil Hansman with 35 and third place to Keith/Sandra Jones who had 33.5 points. A week later we played a 4% table game. Kees/May- umi van der Pol came in first with 38.5 points. Ed Craft and Gina Duri played as a team and came second with 36 while Marvel Nitti/Carol Mackin showed with 33.14 points (it takes too long to explain their “.14” score so I won't). Our big event, the team-of-four game, was held a week late, on June 4. After a confusing start of trying to fill up the Sth team and of trying to understand the movements and scoring system, play got underway. The team of Sherry Sethen/Marlene Hogg/Frank Buckley/ Claire Redmond wound up in first place with 52 points and second place went to Tim/Fiona Carew/Ed/Phil with 42 points. Only seven pairs showed up for our final evening on June 11. The candlelight buffet was a smashing success, thanks to Sherry and Fiona. Ed and Phil capped off a splendid season by coming in first with 24.5 points. Carol and Marvel were second with 20.5 and Kelly and Mario were third with 19 points. The year-end awards ceremonies were held the same evening and the following are the lucky winners for the 1984-85 season: TOTAL POINTS: Ist — Ed Craft — 132 2nd — Phil Hansman — 117 3rd — (tie) Kees/Mayumi van der Pol — 108 BEST PERCENTAGE PLAY Ist — Ed Craft — .725 2nd — Phil Hansman — .704 3rd — (tie) Claire Redmond/Frank Buckley — .667 Holmes, but we await developments with great interest. And of course, the tourists are coming. Roxy Bran- don’s new, and very tasteful, gift shop in Dease Lake can supply anything from a stuffed owl( toy) to a stuffed griz- zly (real). The Stikine Riversong Lodge in Telegraph is now open daily until 7 p.m. on its summer schedule, so we no more see the sad spectacle of a Tuesday tourist un- able to find even a cup of coffee. Those who get airsick- ness on the road in can easily avoid this by flying, now that TP Ajir’s scheduled service from Terrace arrives five days a week. Never dare suggest that Telegraph Creek is somewhat beyond the end of the world when the present writer has done the trip from Vancouver to Telegraph in 4% hours by regular scheduled air services. But we should not really be so rude about that road. In the spring, even Highways wakes up. The intrepid Tele- graph gang, under their newly appointed dynamic acting foreman, Alan Marion, have been blasting away at that ledge that daunts untried tourists and Cassiar residents. Did | hear someone in Cassiar suggest that Highways need a bomb under them? Not here. In Telegraph they‘re using dynamite. None of this is exaggerated. | can see from my ham- mock the bananas ripening; the scorching sun seems even to have evaporated my ice lime juice and gin, and summer is here to stay. Well, dear friends in Cassiar, did Fr Pauwels swing it for you? | hope so. If not, it’s time you took a trip to sun- ny Telegraph Greek. Many thanks to everyone who attended the Family Dance and donated money to help the less fortunate in Africa. Donations and concession sales raised approxi- mately $1000 which will go a long way in the fight for survival and self sufficiency for these desperately poor people. Anyone who was unable to attend and still wishes ' to donate can do so by contacting Lion Tim Walters, Lion Dave Brocklebank or Lion Lee Playford. Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued if requested. Special thanks to John Shepherd for supplying the excellent music free of charge, to Gary Periard for the donation of the Rec Centre, and to Frank Buckley and Brinco Mining for donating the hot dogs and donuts. Without the generosity of these people there would be much less money going where it is needed. Thanks again to everyone who donated. Cassiar Mountain Lions Club wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and we’ll see you in the fall. Seven No Trump bn ef MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER Sherry Sethen BOOBY PRIZES FOR THE JUNE 11 GAME Sherry Sethen Marlene Hogg Congratulations to Ed for being in Ist place overall and for being the first winner of the club’s annual trophy. All the members wish him their best in his move to the sunny south. With the bridge season over it is time to announce the starting date of the 1985-86 season, Tuesday, Sept- ember 10, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rec Centre. New members are more than welcome so plan now to organ- ize your recreation calendar around bridge! ~~ SMILING ED CRAFT WITH FIRST PRIZE TROPHIES Sl Saints Anglican Community Church SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday evenings: 8:30 p.m. Rev. Allan Studd will take his first service on August 18th Bishop Ron Ferris visited the parish on June 9th. He visited some of the parishioners and took the evening service. He informed us that all plans were going ahead for the arrival of the Studd family in August. They are looking forward to coming to Cassiar and were glad to hear the snow had finally gone! On the evening of June 3rd the Ladies of the church held their Annual Pot Luck Dinner and meeting. Farewells were also said to Carol Bowen, Leslie Rivet and Maureen Tempest. They were presented with Church plates. Editors’ Note: The Church Board and the Ladies group took this opportunity to bid farewell to Marian Craft who has contributed so much to the Church this year. Marian took over many of the Church duties after Rev. Bill Morrison left last fall. Marian was presented with a jade carving. After a lovely dinner, “Elections” were held. Last year’s executive. was re-elected by acclamation. President is Kathleen King; Vice President, Betty Cartwright; Secret- ary Treasurer, Phyllis Hardy; Supplies, Lucy Taylor; Phone Committee, Jan ‘Sweeney and Pat Lanphear; Regal Sales, Ina Pennock. During July and August the Thrift Shop will be open Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. A very big THANK YOU to everyone who supports our Rummage Sales and Thrift Shop, both with donations and by shopping there. sC.cqroans Church Celegraph Creek. B.c. Sunday services throughout the summer: 11:00 a.m. Telegraph Creek 7:00 p.m. Dease Lake (in the school) Our Lady of Lourdes Mission SUMMER SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday — Good Hope Lake 5:00 p.m. Sunday — Cassiar 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CONFIRMATION : On Friday, May 31st, Bishop O’Connor of Whitehorse conferred the Sacrament of. Confirmation on seven candidates, pictured below: (I.to r.) Father Pauwels, Gabor Fricska, John Cavanagh, Bishop O’Connor, Travis Penno, Joanne Coran, Shawn Penno, Sonia Saro, Sister Claire, and Ellen Artico The service, which took place at 7:30 p.m., was followed by a luncheon in the Church hall, for the cand- idates and their parents. PARENTING : by Father O. Pauwels, O.M.I. As we get into summer, children become more visible; they play outside, we hear their shouts and laughter. Be- hind these children are the parents somewhere, in the homes or at work and the teachers in the schools. When these grown-ups talk about kids, conversation often turns around behavior and how they handle misbe- havior. Sometimes a lot of grief or worry or doubt is ex- pressed. Many of you feel that the semi-authoritative ap- - proach with which you were brought up no longer seems to work. Kids react in unexpected ways, sometimes they may even rebel or manipulate you.to get around the authority figure. Of course, we live .in a different world © from one or two generations ago. Children are exposed to so much more information to diverse influences which come right into the home. Even you as parents or teach- ers act or react differently than you own parents or teach- ers did. “Perhaps the most significant influence or re- lationship between adults and children has been the Feo -, +++, Continyed.on Page 16. Cassiar Courier July 1985 Page 5 FROEHLICH— LECKIE NUPTIALS On the afternoon of Saturday, June I, 1985, Bruce Leckie and Ursula Froehlich were married at the All Saints Anglican Church. The cermony was performed by Rev. Dave Kalles, who was assisted by Marian Craft. The wedding music was played by Lil Kamiah. ; The bride wore a gorgeous full length white satin dress and mid-ength veil with a garland of flowers (handmade by Lana Potocnjak). Marlene Overton was bridesmaid and Darren DeCecco was best man. The reception was held at the Recreation Cen- tre, which was decorated with white, pink and mauve streamers and flowers. Approximately 70 friends and family members were in attendance. - The excellent food was buffet style, catered by the — Cafeteria. Ursula’s father, Rudolf Froehlich, made and decorated the beautiful three-tiered wedding cake. The duties of master of ceremonies were handled by Dan Leckie. A nice variety of music _ was supplied by John Shepherd. Out of town guests who travelled a long dis- tance to attend the wedding were Marlene Overton from Tumbler Ridge, Ed and John Robak from Lacombe, Alberta, Mike and Anna Ruth Gerun from Edmonton, Margaret Ford from Whitehorse, Bonnie and Ward Sproat from Redwater, Alberta, Connie Leckie from Whitehorse and James Leckie from Jasper, Alberta. ; : The many beautiful wedding gifts Bruce and Ursula received were opened during the reception. Bruce and Ursula left the following day for - their honeymoon to Hawaii and Los Angeles. RYAN — ROZAN NUPTIALS Catherine Ryan and Gyslain Rozan were married on April 20, 1985 by Father Pauwels at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Cassiar. They were attended by Barbara Gon- ners as maid of honor and by Daniel Bernard as best man. The groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rozan from St. Jerome Quebec, were in Cassiar for the ceremony. The reception took place at Boya Lake in an open air celebration. We wish Catherine and Gyslain (Meo) a very happy future.- i : MURPHY — NITTI NUPTIALS The three communities of Watson Lake, Cas- siar and CanTung were united on Saturday, May 25 for the celebration of the double ring wed- ding of Lynda Murphy and Xavier Nitti. Mrs. Mary McCulloch officated at the ceremony which took place at the Watson Lake Community Cen- tre. The bride wore a traditional white chiffon and lace gown with a train and an elbow length veil held in place with a garland of flowers. Her at- tendants, sisters Susan and Michelle, wore con- temporary dresses of white with blue accents. The bride’s two nieces, Jennifer and Leah, were flower girls and they wore blue dresses with white bonnets and accessories. All carried beautiful mix- ed bouquets of spring silk flowers. The groom wore a medium blue tuxedo and tails. His brother, Porti, was best man and Ian Cartwright was the usher. Both attendants wore navy blue tuxedos. = The mother of the bride, Mrs. Fina Murphy, was dressed in a lovely deep pink gown. Mrs. Marvel Nitti, mother of the groom, chose a grey ' and white off-white dress, accented by a large black picture hat. Many out of town guests were in attendance from the bride’s former home town of CanTung and the groom’s home town of Cassiar. Guests also arrived from Toronto, San Francisco, Edmon- ton and Whitehorse. A reception for 185 was held in the beautifully decorated Community Centre. Gary Periard was the master of ceremonies. The reception was fol- lowed by a dance, which carried on into the wee hours of the morning and was enhanced by a fab- ulous midnight buffet. A hospitality room was set up at the Watson Lake Hotel, where most of the Cassiar guests were staying, and it was enjoy- ed by all. An open house was held the next day at the Watson Lake Hotel for the opening of the gifts. Linda and Xavier then left for a honeymoon in San Francisco. Linda and Xavier will be living at Ladysmith, where Xavier works with the Royal Bank and Linda will be attending college. STEADMANS | CLOCKS and ROCKS CLOCKS, OIL PAINTINGS JADE CARVINGS, JEWELRY & MORE FOR AN ORIGINAL NORTHERN GIFT On Display at 356 BROWN STREET Tuesday, Thursday evenings 7—9 p.m. Some Saturdays For More Information Phone 778—7764 After 5 p.m.