Museum Newsletter Special BCFS 100th Commemorative Edition Published by the Pemberton Museum & Archives Society Edition Number 80, August 2012

Acquisition of the Month The most unusual arrival in a long time to the museum has to be the Adams Leaning Wheel Grader. We received a phone call from Mainroad stating that they were moving to the industrial park and that they were looking for a home for the old horse drawn grader. It is believed that this was used in the valley to flatten the ridges in the old dirt roads. It can be pulled by horses or a tractor. The controls are all hand operated. Some correspondence with the Ministry and a form was signed stating that the museum can display the grader indefi- nitely. One of our directors, Mabel Stillwell, actually operated one of these machines on the Prai- ries. Thanks to Reg Whalsher and Barry Higgins of RONA for using the Hiab crane truck to Adams Leaning Wheel Grader bring the grader to its new home.

Rain Screen Increases Costs A new building requirement that involves the provision of an air layer for water drainage on building sidings has dramatically increased the cost of applying siding. Normally, waterproof paper is applied, then the boards and battens nailed on. The windows are flashed and the process is straight forward and simple. With the new system, the windows must be built out, they must be sealed with a special tape, and flashing applied. The walls must be papered with three layers of overlapping paper, vent strip applied top and bottom and then weather strip nailed on vertically to the studs un- derneath. Once done the horizontal strips are nailed prior to installing the Exterior Siding Project vertical boards and battens. The contractor estimates that a normal wall might take 2 to 3 hours and the waterproofing process adds another 8 hours. The additional cost for this weather proofing will be over $4000 just for materials. The labour adds significantly to the final cost.

Page 1 Museum News Fence Re-alignment Sign Finally Completed. The neighbours removed the cotton- Over two months have passed since the sign at the gateway was removed wood trees on the fence line behind for refinishing. The sign sat on sawhorses until a stretch of dry weather the Soo building. These trees grew came. But it rained and rained and the wood stayed wet. over 16 feet in three years and their Finally summer arrived and the old discoloured wood was removed. New height could have been a safety con- finish was applied and Debi Schranz repainted the letters with several coats cern in a few more years. The Board of new paint. Thanks again to RONA, Reg and Jacob, for taking the sign will meet with the neighbours and work out a plan to have access to the prop- down and for replacing it on the posts. It was a tricky job as the sign had erty between the two lots so that to be place on two bolts 18 feet in the air regular maintenance can be per- formed to keep the area clean. The property is part of the museum lot and the issue is keeping the museum secure. This will be part of the fence reloca- tion on Prospect street which is planned for sometime this fall.

Heritage Police on the Job. Well, not really. Niki and George heard that the Dyking District building was getting a face lift. Since this is one of the few old buildings left in Pemberton we decided to pay them a visit and find out if they were going to maintain the heritage look. A discussion with Mike Flynn ensued and he explained that they were concerned with the degradation of the shingles which was the original siding. The plan was to replace the exterior with a Hardi plank which will be more resistant to weather. Every effort was made to keep the original look. The work has been completed and the building looks the same. Congrats to dyking staff for helping keep this small bit of old Pemberton alive. Clean Up Crew Gets Results Prior to the 100th event the site was a disaster. Construction was on going, junk was everywhere, no burning was permitted to get rid of waste and the Archival Image of Dragline digging at grounds were still a mess from all of the excavation that had taken place Tenas Lake earlier. Thanks again to RONA, a forklift moved the large piles of lumber and cleared the area. Mike Henry straightened of the work area and or- ganized the materials. Stu McNolty came by with his trailer and took away several loads of wood waste and garbage. He also came back with some gravel which was spread on the ground. By days end the site was ready for the tent. Dave Midgley came by and helped set up the stage with Stu and helped George with the lighting. Final set ups were done in the evening with the help of Anton deBakker. Sharon Cipp decorated the tables with flowers and beautified the place. Tables, chairs, coverings, handled by Niki. Thanks also to Debi and Judy for all they did. The BCFS 100th banquet set up

Page 2 BCFS 100th News Congrats to Committee Bus & Walking Tours to Old Sites Special thanks are in order to the Centenary committee for putting together the 100th anni- Thanks to Pemberton Taxi for providing a versary event on the 11and 12th weekend. The committee consisted of Flo Bilenduke, Laurie bus for the tour of old mill sites in the Laursen, Judy McNolty, Mabel Stillwell and George Henry. They started work on the pro- Pemberton area. The tour started with a ject in January and roughed out a scenario that would pay tribute to the industry and pro- drive by of Staehli Park, then on to Frank’s vide an opportunity for those involved in the area to have a reunion and to once again visit mill, the first condos in Pemberton and on to the area. Many meetings took place and eventually a roughed out schedule of events was the old Evan’s mill. It ended at the Fire At- agreed on. Fine tuning then started and once finished prospective attendees were notified tack base at the airport where Rob Dom- of the activity. browski, Ranger, explained the latest fire Mike O’Neill was involved working on this rough plan. Mike contacted the old forestry detection and response tactics that are used members and many of the loggers that he had known when he worked here as a forest to contain fires. An actual fire was in pro- consultant. They were sent regular newsletters and informed of the progress of the event. gress which added to the drama of the visit. Later on, Niki Madigan got involved organizing and arranging the necessary displays that All visitors received an honorary fire fighters would tell the story of the forestry in this area. She and her staff were responsible for col- badge. lections and the video displays. Thanks to Mike O’Neill for organizing an The week end was a success due to the efforts of all who were involved and for that the informative Walking Tour of Forestry and committee extends a warm thank you. Logging related sites in downtown Pemberton. Daniel Sailland offered to Donors Provide Special Items open up the Village Office for the group on Some of the equipment, maps, pictures and memorabilia that made the displays more Saturday August 11th as this was the origi- meaningful were provided by the following donors: Joe Antonelli, The Perkins, Geoff nal Forestry Office. The group also visited Al Bush, and toured past the old site of the McLeod, Johnny Jones, M. Fougberg, Pemberton Fire and Rescue, Lex Ross, Mike O’Neill. Forestry shed, Centennial Café, the hotel Larry Elchuk, Teresa Summerskill and Rick Valleau. Some were given to the museum and and other landmarks. A brochure was cre- some were loaned for this special event. ated and is available at the museum.

Mark Hunter & the Driving Tour

The Forest Service and Logging Exhibit 2012

Lunch Takes a New Approach. While discussing the lunch for the reunion, the organizers decided to try something different from the usual hot dogs or hamburgers. The felt that a healthier option should be pro- vided. So they came up with the idea of made to order deli sandwiches with fresh vegeta- bles, and fresh meats. They also provided a fresh fruit platter as a side. It was a very good choice and delighted the visitors. Thanks to Debi, Sam, Grace (and Hans) Schranz for putting together this tasty and different lunch.

Log Cake by Melanie Williams

Flo & Debbie make a tasty lunch Mike O’Neill & the Walking Tour Al Bush Superb Meal Again! The delectable meal served at the reunion banquet was mainly due to the efforts of Betty Mercer. Betty organized the menu, purchased the food and did the preparations and cooking at the Legion kitchen using the new stove. Her helpers were Dawn Ross, and Stacey. Ladies, you did another great job. Desserts were provided by Flo, Judy, Debi and Niki.

Page 3 BCFS 100th Reunion: Today

Arvin Starks Bob & Pat Priest Bob Menzel

Bob Walker Brad & Delima Rushton Don & Marjory Gill

Don Wildfong Gary Chapman Geoff & Brenda McLeod

Gerry & Shirley Krotz Jack & Rene Carradice Larry & Darlene Elchuk

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Lex & Inez Ross Lloyd & Sharon Delany Mike & Kathy Pagdin

Mike O’Neill Stu McNolty Judy McNolty

BCFS 100th Committee, Dave Midgley, Judy Mabel Stillwell Florence Bilenduke McNolty, Mike O’Neill, Florence Bilenduke, George Henry. MIA: Mabel Stillwell, Laurie Laursen

Mabel Stillwell, Anton De Bakker, Ian McLeod & Vic Samuels George Henry Bill Fowler, Lex Ross

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Gerry Krotz Don Gill Don Wildfong

Gerry Chapman Mike O’Neill Kathy Pagdin

Lloyd Delany Mike Pagdin Pat Gilgan

Steve Armitage Jack Carradice Stu Mc Nolty

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Helmar Von Hahn Forestry House Joe Antonelli

Fire Suppression Crew 1970’s Art Tutty

Lisa Perrault & Jo-ann Zyla Al Staehli Marty Staehli

Chief Alan Stager & Louis Joe Helmar Von Hahn 2002 Tom Waterland, John Reynolds, 1970’s Norm Barr, John Drenka and Debbie and Steve Phare

Page 7 Event News…. BCFS 100th Main Event Annual Country Fair and Music at About 90 guests gathered under the big tent to commemorate the 100th an- the Museum niversary of Forest Service in BC. Museum president, George Henry wel- September 9, 2012 comed the guests and museum members before introducing them to a For- 11am – 3pm estry Quiz which was part of their indoctrination. The dinner buffet was served in the Soo Building which was filled with forestry and logging equip- This year the Women’s Institute is ment and displays. After dessert, the first speaker was Mayor Jordan partnering with the Pemberton Mu- Sturdy who welcomed the guests on behalf of the Village of Pemberton and seum, Pemberton Public Library, and area. Mayor Sturdy spoke about his early days of working in the woods as various local musicians to bring you a logger and later on as a tree planter. He spoke about the changing times the Country Fair and Music at the in the industry and the challenges that face small communities that depend Museum on September 9th from on forestry for jobs and economic stability. He concluded with the hope that 11am – 3pm. the challenges of change would be met and that logging and forestry would Join us to support local farmers and continue to be a sustainable resource in the province. artists as they display their products The next speaker was Jack Carradice, the first Ranger appointed to at the museum while local musicians Pemberton. Jack arrived in 1957 to assume forestry duties here. There was provide entertainment. There is fun no road and conditions were primitive. But government worked fast and for the whole family, Pemberton Pub- within months, he had an office and a house to live in. Bureaucracy would lic Library staff and Pemberton Mu- not permit such efficiency today. Jack recalled a community which worked seum staff will be partnering to pro- together to get things done whether it was a social activity or fighting fires. vide children’s activities. Jay Drenka represented the logging community. Jay has been a logger most of his life and started out working for Squamish Mills which was owned by his father. Life was tough in the woods and Jay always seemed to end up working for his Dad. He persevered and somewhere along the way met the love of his life and raised five daughters. Jay talked about the respect that the logging community had for its members and how they were a close knit and supportive group of people. He concluded with a list of men that he had worked with that had made an impression on him and influenced his Stay tuned for a fall salmon dinner life. celebrating our 30th Anniversary. The remainder of the evening was taken up with a recitation by Anton de- Bakker about a logger who was off to scaling school. This was followed by The Museum Board is looking for a a “Norwegian Math Lesson” a skit about a logger who was able to add secretary. If you would like to volun- without numbers. The entertainment concluded with “Wood Talk” a skit; the teer for this executive position on the hemlock, the fir and the birch was performed by Anton, George and Mabel. board please contact the museum at There followed an open mike when Lisa Perrault told about her days on the [email protected] or 894-5504. The Devine fire suppression crew and Lex Ross recounted an encounter with an Society meets on the 2nd Wed of environmental protester. Winner of the fused glass dish was Christine each month. Molnar. The splitting maul was returned and went for auction- Tibor Molnar was the successful bidder. To see videos of some of the presentations go to www.pembertonmuseum.org/videogallery.

BCFS 100th Celebrations August 11th-12th, 2012

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