DECEMBER Why Is Nell "Santa" Feeley Ontario Division 1988 awarding cash to Howard Pardy? See page 3 for picture and story.

Up, up, and at 'em for (Parade) "Red Baron " Cam Duncan and "Snoopy" Carolyn MacNeil strike a courageous pose as they prepare to swoop down on the Parade in Sudbury. Created by the agriculture department, the Inco float won the Grand Marshall's award as the best overall entry. A challenge to work off the Christmas turkey

A little friendly in- house social activity and a chance to organizers in the number of rivalry isn't necessarily a bad meet new people. events that can be held in a pool thing. In fact, it can be good for He said competitions will be without necessarily knowing you. held with other groups and com- how to swim. That's why Tim Egan is panies outside of Inco that are There's also a pentathalon challenging Inco's far-flung already forming teams. that includes bowling, curling operations, departments, offices "Emphasis will be on par- (without a broom), darts, and other miscellaneous outfits ticipation, not competition," he snooker and bridge. and in-house groups to form said. "The idea is to have fun." The program will end with teams for the all-new Corporate Vegas night, casino games with Challenge program. Sports oddities play money, followed by awards "It was begun last year as a and social event. fundraising effort for the World Such unorthodox sporting "This is a non-profit thing Juniors," said Tim, an events as bladderball and so any money raised will be organizer for the 1989 Cor- aquatic artistry will return. turned over to charity. We hope porate Challenge program and Bladderball is a form of to make this thing an annual leader of one of two Inco teams volleyball played with a beach event," he said. fielded this past year. ball, and aquatic artistry stret- Interested? Contact Tim at "We had about 40 people ches the imagination of 682-5374. 4 out in two teams this year and we want to at least double that next year, perhaps enough so we can even get some in-house com- X200,000 Christmas greetings petitions going," he said. A programmer with com- Despite a reduction in the figure that represents about 20 puter services at the Copper company's rolls, Inco employees per cent of this year's goal of the Cliff General Offices, Tim said and pensioners have raised a Sudbury area campaign. the activities are not only fun Tim Egan throws down the gauntlet to any Inco challengers. record contribution to the but provide good exercise, a United Way of over $200,000, a Continued on page 16 2 December 1988 AS YOU EAT , THE WORK GOES ON

It would be a tough task get- ing before I go to work to open ting somebody to switch places the presents," he sighed. "And with him, rail operations me and Mom will have our foreman Mel Ross admits. Christmas dinner a little later in "Most people want to be at the day." home at Christmas," he said. Mel said he's one of five peo- "Besides, it wouldn't be fair. If ple in the department working not me, then it would have to be Christmas Day, all determined somebody else." to make the best of it. Mel will be keeping a sharp They're talking about getting eye on rail operations on his some food together to have a Christmas Day shift that starts Christmas dinner here," he said. at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. "We'll probably end up hav- "That's just the way the ing spaghetti," he joked. schedule happens to hit this year. We run the locomotives Video Christmas that haul the slag from the smelter. It's a 24- hour operation He won't tell you he's happy so it has to be manned. They about the schedule that shows can't shut the smelter down for him working Christmas Day but Christmas." Cohn Wright won't let it spoil He figures he's worked at his Christmas. least half the in his "We have a video camera so 22 years with Inco but he's never I asked my wife to film the kids when they get up in the morning ^illl^t' allowed it to ruin his Christmas. Mel Ross will have his Christmas dinner a little later In the day. "I imagine they'll haul me to open their Christmas out of bed at four in the morn. presents. When I get home I'll get to see it." As a plant protection officer at the Nickel Refinery, the 19-year Inco veteran has seen "quite a few" Christmases on the job, yet he sees it realistical. ly. "One of those things that can't be helped, although sometimes it's hard to explain it to the wife and kids," he said. "If you have people working, you have to have First Aid peo- ple around. So'icbody ;cptd ,always get hurt." Luckily, he said, past Christmases have been pretty quiet, with only minor bumps and scrapes being reported. In fact, it's too quiet. "You don't see too many people around Christmas Day. There's usually only a skeleton crew around. It's kind of lonely around here." Colin,. will be working 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, but he plans a good Christmas. "We'll make the best of it," he said.

Colin Wright at the Nickel Refinery First Aid unit. Goes with job

For stationary engineers '11 Claude St. Louis and Wayne W, Marois, working Christmas Day sometimes goes with the ter- ritory. "It's just part of the job sometimes," said Claude as he checked the dials and gauges in the roaster control room at the Iron Ore plant. "We're responsible for con- trolling the boilers that feed the powerhouse. They go 24 hours a day. You can't turn them off for Christmas." He'll be working from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and it's not the first Christmas he's spent at the helm, yet he plans to have a good Christmas. "We always manage," he said. "Everybody gets adjusted to it whenever it comes up. We'll just turn on the radio in here and listen to Christmas carols. Wayne Marois is a bachelor so he feels he's not as badly off as some of his fellow workers. "I don't mind working on Christmas Day all that much. I'd volunteer to work so a mar- Wayne Marais looks over shoulder of Claude St . Louis . Cwzt uwd on page 3 The Triangle jt^ 3

WORKING CHRISTMAS Continued from page 2

ried guy could go home with his "But that's okay," he said . Junior man That's why water treatment you end up working the holiday family," he shrugged. "You'll be sure I'll start plant operator Ron Greenough wherever you go." In his 15 years with the com- celebrating as soon as I'm off When you only have 15 years has worked several Christmases. He figures that if he stays in pany, he's worked at least three shift." with Inco, you are the junior "And I've moved around a one place long enough, or four Christmases. man no matter where you go. eventual- lot," he said. "As the new guy, ly he'll get on the better end of the schedule. Ron will work Christmas day from 6:30 a.m. to 6 :30 p.m. at the Copper Cliff Waste Water Treatment Plant. "Water keeps on running steady. It doesn't take a break for the holidays," he said. Although he won't ever get used to working while everyone else is home celebrating, he's grown to accept it. "I guess the worst part is waiting to start the Christmas shift. Once you're here, it's fine." With the only man on site, it'll be a somewhat lonely Christmas day although he ex- pects it to be fairly quiet. "I don't think I'll feel sorry for myself. I'll be too busy for that." Ron Greenough at the water treatment plant in Copper Cliff.

A $10,000 Christmas Clear the track, here comes Howard Pardy

In his 18 years with Inca, Lion Plan but it wasn't until the The centre track. between the existing two sets of was a binman when he got the Howard Pardy has submitted last time that he got on the right Howard's proposal to install railroad tracks above the flux idea. scores of ideas for the Sugges- track. a single railroad track centred bins earned him a $10,000 award "It was a big project," he just in time for Christmas this said. "But I wasn't intimidated. year. I submitted so many suggestions The major change at the over the years that now I'm used reverb sandbins where sand, to it." copper and nickel flux is He's received several smaller brought byrail for the smelting awards over the, years but he proms allows the dumping of never expected the maximum materials in either of two bins award for his latest brainstorm. from one track. He's convinced that there's Along with savings on the more to come. maintenance on one door, one "There's lots of money to be switch and several hundred feet made, lots of ideas still here for of track and trolley wire, his improving things," he said. idea eliminates the contamina- He'll keep looking around, tion of different fluxes when he said, although he doubts he'll double-track dumping resulted ever get another award at a bet- in spillage into adjacent bins. ter time. The new method also frees "You can be sure this is go- men for other duties. ing to be a good Christmas," he Now operating machinery said. 4 for Smelter Services, Howard

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ecord in the making The folks at Mechanical Utilities who deal with everything from oxygen, water treatment of the department have reached a half million man hours without a lost time accident andand they're general not maintenance through yet. are They're smiling for good reason. The more than 150 members shooting for nothing less than a cool million. My most memorable Christmas

Doug Stickles, communica- tions specialist at Inco Field Ex- plorations, Inco Gold Manage- it _*W k ment Inc.: "I got engaged on . That sure does stick in my mind. I've never regretted it once. Let's see, that was Christmas, 1965. I got mar- Rudy Tenbergen, section ried February 26, 1966. That has leader at Central Mills: "I to be my most memorable remember a Christmas in the Christmas." early '70s when I was up in Thompson and we went out and cut down our own Christmas -" tree. It was cold but it was en- Mars Napoli, geologist, Inco Rick Rose, mainLenan, coordinator for South Mine and Lloyd Willoughby, hoistman joyable, a lot of fun. There's Gold Management Inc.: "When just no comparison with cutting I was about seven years old I got Crean Hill: "My first Christmas at North Mine: "I'd have to say with my first child. He was born last year when my son Ryan first down your own tree and buying a steerable toboggan. I'll bet one at a lot. I've been cutting that was the first of its kind at in 1977. We absolutely overdid knew what Christmas was all it with the presents. We spent about. The excitement rubs off. down my own trees ever since the time and I spent every winter and I would certainly never get the first Christmas with his As you get older, Christmas of my childhood on it. I took it an artificial one." down every hill in Sudbury I grandparents and he was the sometimes gets a bit humdrum. could find. The last time was centre of attraction and I was The kids bring back the fun. Of with my son, going down a the proud father. I guess you ex• course we had our second one popular spot called Suicide perience your Christmases all this past June so this one will be Hill." over again through your kids." even better."

Shirley Brown, Nickel refinery crane operator: "I guess Jim Chevrette, Plant Protec- you might say I had my best tion Officer, South Mine: "The Christmas three weeks after year I got my first electric train. Christmas of '83. My daughter Just a piece of track in a small Astrid was just under a year old circle. I had no idea I was going and she went to the hospital four Geno Battaion, payload to get it. I guess I've been in- days before Christmas. She had operator with the transportation terested in trains ever since. I spinal meningitis and she had to department: "All Christmases even worked on the railroad at be tied down in the hospital bed are good in Canada. I'm from one time. Today, I have about so she couldn't yank out the in- Italy, and after the war we had 80 feet of track in the setup in travenous needles. We nothing. All my Christmases my basement. I play with it celebrated Christmas when she have been good compared with every day." got out of the hospital. That was that. I can't think of any one my best Christmas. She's totally Christmas that sticks in my recovered from the illness." mind. Continued on page 12 The Triangle 5 A new country for Christmas! Indonesian bride now a Canuck

Clarke Gillen held his four- year-old daughter Jennifer in his lap and looked on proudly as his Indonesia-born wife Jenny took the Oath of Citizenship at a Citizenship Court in Sudbury last month. The smelter service foreman met Jenny while working for PT Indonesia from 1977 to 1979 and they got married after he returned to Canada. "I've been in Canada now eight years," said the soft- spoken new Canadian citizen. "I like it here very much but sometimes I miss Indonesia, especially the food."

Daughter Jennifer took it all in stride and even played it coy with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable at the ceremony who attempted to coax a smile out of the Jennifer Gillen Is a proud but rather shy Canadian , burying her face in the shoulder of her new citizen mother youngster. 4 Jenny Gillen as RCMP Const . Cindy Watford tries to make friends . Jennifer is the daughter of Inco smelter service foreman Clarke Gillen. Thirty years later, the Wailers proud to be Canadians

After three decades of Cana- "We decided to go for it dian Christmases, this Yuletide again, but somehow it was will be a special occasion for delayed again." Harold and Kathleen Waller. As British subjects, the cou- This year, they'll celebrate as ple didn't view their Canadian full-fledged Canadians. citizenship as urgent as other "There will always be a soft new Canadians because election spot in our hearts for the old legislation in Canada until country but Canada is our recently allowed British subjects home," said Harold, a general to vote in Canadian elections. foreman of safety in the Oc- Kathleen admits that there cupational Health Department were pangs of homesickness at who last month joined about 50 first that led to some hesitancy other new Canadians in taking but she's over that now. the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony in Sudbury before Happy citizens Citizenship Court Judge Michelle Courchesne. "We're happy to be Born in England, Harold citizens," she said. "We left and Kathleen came to Canada some friends and family behind, 30 years ago. He signed on with but our family is here now. I Inco two years later . The couple don't think there's a sense of thought about seeking their loss. We feel we've gained a citizenship countless times but it country." was often more circumstance The couple emphasize with than hesitancy that led to the some enthusiasm that they plan- delay of 30 years. ned to exercise their responsibili- "We had meant to several ty by voting in last month's elec- times but something always tion. seemed to get in the way," said In a way, Harold figures, Harold. they got the vote for Christmas. They made a decision but Who had he voted for? they shifted it to the back burner "The right man," he dead- in 1976 when he went to work panned. for PT Indonesia. The family New citizens Kathleen and returned to Canada in 1982. Harold Waller are congratulated by Citizenship Court Judge Michelle Courchesne. Port Colborne pensioners not retiring from Christmas Spirit

At Christmas, Santa's ford them during this festive cant storefront for the group to contributor. Next week, they Helpers are working tirelessly lonely, frightened and desperate period. assemble and distribute will travel to Toronto to pick up and joyfully to people out there. Christmas is a make sure "This is truly a community Christmas food, toys and gifts a quantity of toys. everyone has a happy holiday time for sharing and caring for project," says Gladys, who has to needy families. Walter and Vi teamed up to season. these people. This is a time for been chairman and co- ordinator "Their generosity is over- work together at the refinery, In Port Colborne, the job of remembering and renewing our of the Port Colborne- Wainfleet whelming," Gladys declares Walter as a carpenter for 27 and bringing cheer into the homes of Christian beliefs and branch of Santa's Helpers for proudly. One of her strongest a half years until 1984, and Vi as traditions," emphasizes Gladys. the needy often starts months five years. She receives a lot of supporters is husband Doug. a registered nurse in First Aid Last year, 289 families ahead of time. help from volunteers across the Before he left the Port Colborne until 1972. registered for the warm, caring Gladys and Doug Hanham city from all 11 churches, the Refinery in 1982, Doug had They've joined the assistance of Santa's Helpers. and Walter and Violet Crawford service clubs, schools, mer- been chief chemist and superin- Hanhams, their next door Three hundred and twelve may be enjoying their Inco pen- chants, industries and residents. tendent of the Precious Metals neighbours, to serve Port Col- children received toys and a total sions, but they are far from Seventy-two good-willed people Refinery with over 35 years of home in a special, rewarding of 759 adults and children were "retired" as they donate hun- from a cross- section of the com- service. Later, he and Walter way. provided with enough food to dreds of hours towards a pro- munity assisted in last year's Crawford will help unload a "Contrary to what we think, see them through three meals on gram that provides food and program. This year, a local shipment of biscuits, cookies Christmas is not a happy time Christmas Day, Gladys said. toys for families unable to af- businessman contributed a va- and candy from a supportive for everyone. There are a lot of Continued on page 12 December 1988

Finnish Coffee Bread

2 cups milk 1 1 /4 cups white sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 lb. butter 6. 8 cups white all purpose flour 3 eggs 20- 25 cardamon seeds crushed after the shell has been removed or 2 tsp. ground cardamon 2 pkgs. yeast

METHOD: Melt butter in milk mixed with sugar and salt. The microwave is excellent for this. Let sit until lukewarm. In a bowl prepare yeast as directed on package. In a large bowl beat 3 eggs. Add r luke warm milk mixture. Beat in Shirley Erkila, Nickel Refinery 1 cup of flour with beaters. Add crushed cardamon. Add prepared yeast. Start adding flour mixing with Homemade Macaroni beaters until too difficult to mix, then begin kneading dough with With Mincemeat hands. Knead until dough feels smooth and easy to handle and 6 cups of flour until the dough doesn't stick to 5 eggs (room temperature) your hands. 2 cups of water (room temperature) Mom's 750 ml of Mincemeat Place in large greased bowl 1/3 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup butter covered for about 2. 3 hours or 2 156 ml of tomato paste 1/3 cup margarine until double in size. Dough 1 tsp salt 112 cup molasses should have elasticity. 1 tsp pepper pinch of salt Punch down and shape into I tsp 1 cup water vanilla braided loaves using 3 strips that 1 tbsp lemon extract Grated parmesan cheese have been rolled lengthwise. 1 tbsp almond extract Macaroni Plat t- on . greas d 1 cup raisins e .: cookie.. sheet. Mix, flour and eggs in deep bowl (form a nest with eggs in and let rise until pan feels light cup currants centre). Add water and knead until firm (15.20 minutes). or about 1 hour. Before baking Divide into separate pieces. Roll with rolling pin to approx- cup mixed fruit beat one egg and with a pastry 1 cup green and red cherries (chopped) imately 1/8" thick and then cut each piece 6" wide. (If brush, brush egg on braided dough sticks, add more flour). Put 1 level teaspoon of breakfast plate of grated carrots loaf, then sprinkle with sliced 1 cup beef suet (in small pieces) mincemeat on dough and then wrap it around twice. Cut almonds and sugar. Bake in and seal the ends tight. Cook macaroni for 1/ 2 hour in boil- breakfast plate of stale bread oven 350° for approximately 40 warm water ing water. Then strain. Makes approximately 75 pieces. minutes or until golden brown. 2 eggs To make sauce: 2 cups all purpose flour For a variety cut off piece of Melt butter. Then mix tomato paste, salt and pepper and 2 tsp baking powder dough and roll out in a rec- water. Simmer for 1 hour before use. tangular shape, spread with but- METHOD: ter, then brown sugar and cin- To assemble: namon. (Add raisins for Use large pan and put layer of sauce then macaroni and Cream sugar with margarine, add the next eleven ingre- variety). Roll rectangle up then grated parmesan cheese. Add sauce. Continue until pan is dients - mixing well after each addition. Place the stale bread cut in about 1" slices. Place in full and cheese on top. in a bowl and pour warm water over it, then squeeze liquid greased pan about 1/2" apart out with hands, add to first mixture along with 2 beaten and let rise in warm place for eggs. Sift the flour and baking powder and stir into pud- about 1 1 / 2 hours. (The cin- ding. If batter is too thin - add a little more flour. Put into namon buns will not take as greased tins (such as 28oz tomato tins) and fill 3 / 4 full - place long as the loaves to bake.) on rack in pressure cooker (in 2 qts water), steam 20 minutes with pit cork open - then close pit cork and cook 50 minutes The yield for this recipe should at 10 lbs pressure - let indicator return to zero. Let cool - be 3 braided loaves and 1 pan of then freeze until needed - sauce of your choice. cinnamon buns depending on what you choose to do. P.S.: Cover tins with double waxed paper and tie with string Excellent for the coffee table or so moisture won't drip in on the pudding. Wrap in tin foil to freeze. toasted when a little stale. I hope you enjoy this recipe because it is my favorite.

Squash Bisque

1 lb. butternut squash (peeled, cored & diced) 1 medium onion diced 1/2 tsp ground thyme 1 tin chicken stock salt and pepper to taste 4 oz. whole milk METHOD: In a deep sauce pot place diced butternut squash, onions, and chicken stock. Top up to the top of ingredients with water and add thyme. Boil until all ingredients are tender and puree. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add milk and bring to a simmer.

Mike Doherty, Copper Cliff Club ( Guido Chezzl, Nickel Refinery . `TheTriangleAg 7

Carol creates art from the ordinary

The wreath has a stylish simplicity about it. It's made of crinkly white paper, minimally festooned with ceramic cherries and pine cones and tied with a bright, red bow. A door hanger, adorned with bells and holly, is composed of styrofoam balls covered with Christmas fabric. It, too, maintains the unclut- tered look that is a hallmark of Carol St. Laurent's craft. Ex- cept in the Christmas decora- tions, she seldom uses more than two colours. Carol points to a butterfly wall-hanging, made from a doily and sprayed dark blue with pale blue, pipe cleaner antennae. Recycling such materials is another aspect of her work. A rosewood flower arrangement is an exquisite example. The petals are formed by pieces of coloured pantihose, stretched with gold wire trim. The wire stems are then attached to a stalk made from welding rod. "Would you believe," she laughs, "that the pantihose never run when I cut them up with scissors?" Carol describes herself as a happy person. It shows in her outlook to her job, which she loves. With Inco for 25 years, she is senior secretary to Mining Light Fruit Cake Manager Menno Friesen. She also loves her hobby, which she Carol St. Laurent displays some of her Christmas crafts. 22/3 cups all purpose flour (regular or instant began a few years ago. Her first blending) efforts were pine cone pictures. room to her home last year. relatives." I tsp salt One, a flower basket imposed "There was a lot I couldn't "When they give me their 1 tsp baking powder upon a wicker tray and sprayed buy for it so I decided to fill it up colour schemes, it gives me the 3 cups shredded coconut with acrylic, hangs in a col- with my decorations." incentive to go ahead." 1 1/2 cups canned cherries, cut in halves league's office. She also donates her work to 1 1 / 2 cups canned pineapple, diced When she branched out to Creates designs church teas and bazaars. 1 1 / 2 cups raisins other forms, the hardest thing to She doubts she'll make a 1 1 /2 cups slivered, blanched almonds learn was making the bows. Carol prowls craft stores to full-time career of her hobby 2 cups sugar Once she mastered this knack, find new designs and materials, even after her retirement. 1 cup butter "the whole world opened up for but then she gets her own ideas. "The fun might go out of 4 eggs me," she recalls. She really took She gives her arrangements to it," she says. 4 I tsp almond extract off with the addition of a sun- friends and "especially 1 cup pineapple juice

METHOD: Line 9" or 10" tube pan with two thicknesses of buttered brown paper. Measure flour (without sifting) into large bowl. Add salt and baking powder, stir well to blend. Add coconut, fruits and nuts. Mix until fruit is separated and coated with flour. Cream sugar, butter, eggs and almond ex- tract thoroughly. Stir in fruit- flour mixture alternately with pineapple juice, starting and ending with fruit-flour mix ture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 275 degrees for 3 to 3 1 /2 hours. Keep a pan of hot water in bot- tom of oven while baking. Leave in pan until cool. Remove paper liner and wrap in foil. After a couple of days soak cheesecloth in brandy and wrap cake in it and then rewrap in foil. Holiday festival highlights Seniors' Choir schedule

"You just have to carry a but one of whom are pensioners tune and enjoy singing to or retirees. The exception is September Classics Choir at work become a member of the Joan Doherty, Choir Director, September Classics Choir", said whose husband Morley, still Its repertoire at most occa- They performed at the Sudbury earned fourth place over com- Chairperson Irene Jewitt. works at Inco. Many of the 16 sions tends toward light, Arena on Remembrance Day petitors from many other On- The choir has a hectic female singers are spouses of In- popular favourites. and sing at weddings and tario communities. Christmas schedule including a co retirees and the four male "We have special medleys funerals. As well, they try to in- "The Choir Fest is a wonder- performance at the City Centre singers also worked for the com- for St. Valentine's Day and St. volve Lively churches in foster- ful experience," said Irene, and visits to nursing homes, pany. Irene's husband, Wilbert Patrick's Day and we even had a ing interaction between seniors "and we would like to hold one hospitals and such institutions as Jewitt, is a 10-year retiree. He harvest, western night, featuring and teenagers. here." the CNIB. A performance was doesn't take part but his country music around Thanks- Silver collections are taken at The group would also like to also scheduled at the Copper energetic and enthusiastic wife giving this year," said Irene. most functions but the choir's have bus transportation for its Cliff Club in early December. Its more than makes up for it! The holiday season, naturally, is chief fundraiser is an annual engagements. main event, however, is its Holi- Irene explained that the late given over to carols and popular musical variety night. Next year, "Seniors .do not like to drive day Festival Celebration, which Estha MacDonald, wife of choir Christmas tunes. it is slated for April 20, at the after dark," said Irene. "But, takes place on January 5, 7 member and Inco retiree Ken Centre. Another big event to the choir is very much a fun af- p.m., at the new Walden MacDonald, founded the choir which all members look forward fair and if people are interested Library and Senior Citizens in 1980. It started with 10 people Serious side is competing in the Seniors' in joining, practices are held Centre. and even though it has had five Choir Fest in Kitchener. every Monday morning, 9:30 This much activity doesn't losses, has continued to grow to She added that the group In its second year of com- a.m. at the Kinsmen Hall in the daunt the 21-member group, all its present size. also does a lot of serious work. petition, September Classics Walden Centre." 4 8 December 1988 16

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TeJ Bhusal, wife of production planner Chabbi Bhusal lights a candle for Divall at the Hindu temple. Like Christmas, Hindu Divali celebrates brotherhood of man

Christmas may not be a Hin- tion and we're Hindu and Bud- du religious holiday, but there to the Sikh faith. His wife is dhist by choice," he said. "We Hindu, and he'll tell you with are few better places to see Peace try to keep up with the tradi- on Earth, Goodwill To Men in the broadest of smiles that he tions, but it isn't always easy. celebrates everything. action than attending the Hindu "For example," he chuckled Ukrainian dancers Derek Durkacz, 17, Andrew Peredery, 14; Na Stephen Durkacz, 19, are all sons and daughters of Inco empl temple with Kris Malhotra and as he patted son Amrit on the "There's only one God," he family during the Hindu Divali said. "And you can find Him no Christmas season. shoulder, "he has a hockey celebrations. game tonight." matter whose church you go "There is no Christmas in With the Eastern tradition of the Hindu religion but we have tolerance and a tendency to in- Like Christmas, Divali our Divali about the same clude rather than exclude the signals triumph of good over Ukrainian ties time," said the mines planner beliefs of other religions, the evil. It is the celebration of the with Mines Engineering. "Divali Bhusals and others in the East victorious return of Rama as Few Canadians enjoy a The supper on Holy Nigh has religious significance but it is Indian community see nothing told in the Ramayana, an epic celebration more than differs from other evening a traditional and cultural festival out of the ordinary by honoring poem in Hindu literature that Christmas, despite the exhaus- meals, having twelve Lentei as well." and participating in the religious touches the hearts of more peo- tion that follows the Christmas dishes, symbolic of the twelve Position on the calendar and cultural events of their ple than perhaps any other story morning excitement, the Apostles who gathered at the isn't the only similarity. There fellow Canadians. ever written. Christmas turkey preparations Last Supper. The dishes are was no better example of the hosting family and friends, and prepared with a Christmas brotherhood of man "He (Amrit) goes through The story, reflecting Hindu vegetable the inevitable clean- shortening or cooking oil, omit than the many different religions all the lists in all the catalogues ideals of devotion to duty, devo- up. Ling all animal fat, milk, invited to the Divali festivities to see what he wants for tion to caste and a reverence for an( But for Canadians such as milk products last Christmas," Chabbi added. religious laws, tells of Rama's becaust month at the Prarthana the Hucals who try to keep up Christmas is preceded by < Samaj in Sudbury. Smelter crane mechanic Rusi victory over the evil Ravana, with the rich and colorful of king of Sri Lanka. Buddhists, Moslems, Chris- Mistry helped out by videotap- their Ukrainian homeland, tians, Sikhs and even a member ing the Divali celebration. As far On the evening of the third that's just a beginning. of the Zoroastrian faith as he knows, he and his wife are day of Divali, or Festival of Matte Processing mainte- celebrated together. Among the only Zoroastrians in Sud- Lights, small bowls of oil are lit nance general foreman Morris them was Chabbi Bhusal, a bury. and placed throughout the house Hucal and his family still adhere Mines Engineering production Smelter maintenance and yard to express joy in the to the old ways despite the fact planner. mechanic Bhagrash Ray was at victory of good over evil. that he's been at Inco for 32 "I'm Burmese by birth. My home at the Hindu celebration years. wife is Nepalese by ethnic tradi- For some Indians, Divali despite the fact that he belongs also marks the end of the year.4 "In the Ukrainian tradition," he said, "St. Nicholas Day on December 19 is the occasion of a richly adorned "yalynka" () and gifts." The Feast of Jordan that brings the Ukrainian festivities to an end isn't held until January 19 and 20. For Ukrainians the most beloved of all festivities is Christmas which covers a cycle of important feast days, ending with the Jordan () holidays on January 20. Christmas Eve on January 6 centers around family and agricultural modes of life. The colorful celebration is the most important part of Christmas. Its main feature is the evening meal called "Holy Supper" (Svyata Vechera) in literal translation. According to custom, all members of the family should be home that night for a family Katherine, Sonia, Morris anc reunion. Chabbi Bhusal and son Amrit (foreground) during Divall festivities. Ukrainian Christmas table. The Triangle 9 L TI-CUL TURAL CHRISTMAS

Sharko, 14; Helen Senchuk, 17; Nick Krawczuk, 14; and The dance group puts on special performances in the Ord to surrender period of fast which ends on Child in a manger, and over it is :hristmas Day after midnight or spread the very best tablecloth norning church service . The day adorned with native embroidery. )f the Christmas Eve is a strict Bread (kalach), symbolizing Fast in commemoration of the prosperity, constitutes the cen- lardships endured by Mother tral table decoration. Three Mary enroute to . round, braided loaves are placed The table, set according to one on top of the other with a ,ime- honored custom , is first candle inserted into the top loaf, Dressed in traditional Korean attire, Choon Yul Park looks through an album of family strewn with a small handful of and the bottom loaf encircled pictures from overseas. fine hay in memory of the Christ with tiny twigs of evergreen. Candles on both sides of the loaves complete the table decoration. If a member of the Korean New Year festivities family had died during the year, a place is set for him in the belief that the spirit of the deceased honor the living and the dead unites with the family on that magic Holy Night. A lighted candle is always placed in the Korean- born Choon Park is parallel to Christmas, the inroad relatives that go back hundreds window as an invitation to any as much Canadian as anyone. of Christianity is spreading the of years. homeless stranger, or perchance Yet after almost two decades in holiday. Dressed in new clothes tradi- a lost soul, to join the family in Canada he can't help but feel a But New Year celebrations tionally purchased for year's celebrating the birth of Christ. little nostalgic about the year aren't new to Koreans and the end, the family members stand The first star in the eastern end festivities in his homeland. tradition of year-end renewal, before the table and bow to their sky announces the time for the "We're Catholics so our coupled with a deep respect for ancestors. commencement of the meal. It is Christmases don't look much the past, is a basic part of the The ritual continues with the children's duty to watch for different from the ones Korean culture. youngsters bowing to their older the star. Each member of the celebrated here," said the It begins with the first full brothers and sisters and parents family, dressed in holiday attire, Creighton complex technical ser- moon of the new year. The and with parents bowing to awaits the customary ritual vices superintendent. festivities, that often last as long grandparents. opening. This is done by the But there's no Korean ver- as a month, are celebrated not Food is a major part of the master of the household who sion of our Christmas tree and only with banquets, friends, celebrations. Preparations begin brings a sheaf of wheat called the heap of presents underneath games and fireworks but also weeks before the event to ensure "did" or "didukh" (grand- it. with a deep reverence for family there is enough for the many father), a symbol of the gather- "We give gifts," said ties that go back 600 years. friends and relatives who come ing together of the clan, and Choon's wife , "but not as Not only do Koreans respect to visit. greets his family with traditional many and few within the their elders (even a single year is "You usually have lots left salutations, expressing joy that family." recognized) but also ancestors. over and you end up eating it for God has favored them with A gift is likely given to a a long time after everything is good health and general well- special friend, she said. Deep respect over," said Choon. "Not unlike being. The sheaf is placed in a your cold turkey." Materialism, according to vase, on the table. On the first day of the of- "In Korea there is more of a Choon, isn't a problem in the Members of the family and ficial three-day celebrations, social aspect to Christmas and Korean Christmas ... yet. servants gather around the table. families set up large tables com- New Year's," said Choon. "Of The meal begins with the Lord's "But things are getting more plete with place names for course, at Christmas time I miss prayer and then a thanksgiving Western all the time," he added. ancestors. Each table setting is all my friends and family, but Continued on page 10 Although Buddhism is the served a glass of rice wine and we have our own family here major religion and has no meal, symbolically honoring now." 4 10 December 1988 -

Twelve more Inco student awards announced

Inco Reserved Scholarships aren't the only educational grants made by the company. While the reserved scholarships go annually to children of Inco's Canadian employees, pensioners or deceased employees, Inco provides several scholarships for universities and college studies ranging from bilingual continua- tion to mining and mineral pro- cessing. But these awards are not restricted to sons and daughters of Inco employees and pen- sioners. Three Inco Bilingual Con- tinuation Scholarships of $2,500 each were awarded this year to The music man isn't marking time Laurentian University Science students Marc Gareau of Sud- bury, Lori Anne Caldwell, resi- dent student, and Jean-Claude The music man isn't marking time in retirement Bradley of Val Therese. An Inco Mining and Extrac- The eyes widen as he jumps Refinery maintenance super- it well, I get such a high. It Brass music notes adorn his up and throws open his arms tive Metallurgy Scholarship of intendent eight years, Ugo likes doesn't matter a particle if coffee table and walls. But with a boyish enthusiasm that tuition plus $500 went to music almost as much as work. anyone else is around to hear perhaps the most unusual is the hasn't diminished in more than engineering student Lori-Ann "I'm a workaholic. I don't it." four by 12- foot wall at one end 55 years. Since scores of his Hay of Sudbury. sit around all day playing music. of the recreation/ music room favorite Open scholarships of tuition songs mark special On most days I'm working on Sounds swell that's wallpapered with 240 of times in his life, he can't help plus $300 went to nursing stu- some project or other for the his favorite songs. but recite the titles in tune and dent Diane Hamel- Roch of kids. But at night I unwind with In fact, he makes tapes of "Everyone," cadence. he observes, Azilda and to social work stu- my music. I practise at least himself with the help of some "with some sentimental "Music," he whispers, "is dent Susan Willauer of Sudbury. eight hours a week. electronic gadgetry that allows significance." the universal language. I've been Inco Bilingual Scholarships He started playing with the dubbing together several in- He had trouble sticking them playing music since I was 11 and of $750 were earned by arts stu- Coniston Military Band in the struments. on the wall before discovering a I'll never get tired of it." dent Guy Gagnon of Sudbury, 1930s and remembers practising "In a way, I guess I entertain special glue. Although he's been playing nursing student Gisele Savage of every weekday and often on myself." "I painted the back of the saxophone and clarinet for most Sudbury, science student Claude weekends. Sometimes he gets carried song sheets so you couldn't see of his 66 years, Inco pensioner Gosselin of Coniston and resi. "There was no television away. "Sometimes my wife will through them, but when the Ugo Comacchio acts as if most dent arts student Stanley Amiot. back then," he adds. stamp on the floor upstairs," he paint dried they all shrivelled up of the music is still inside waiting Haileybury School of Mines He hates television. said, going through the motions and I had to iron each one flat to escape. students Andre Savoie of Although many locals AP-,,,, in his basement music room. again " Haileybury and Randy Doyle of "I only chord on the piano. preciate his music, he doesn't "Do you know what time it is?" At least another 3,000 songs, Elliot Lake and New Liskeard When I play Mozart with one need an audience. He loves to play music with many in ethnic categories, are won two Inco Open Scholar- finger on the piano it may not "I can play by myself for musicians better than he is. piled in binders on top of the sound like him to you but that's ships, each worth tuition fees of myself. I play jazz, popular, "It keeps me on my toes. It piano. $760 and ancillary awards of not what I hear. I hear the classical, swing, big band, even challenges me," he said. "I love playing for ethnic $300. Both are taking mining violins, the orchestra. It's rock. I hate musical snobs. Ugo's enthusiasm for music people," he said. "I like ethnic beautiful." When I practice a difficult piece technology courses. 4 has even infiltrated his interior people because they dance like Retiring from Inco as Nickel on the clarinet by myself and do decorating. crazy."

Christmas food drive for Sudbury needy UKRANIAN TIES HARD TO SURRENDER Continued from page 9 For Plate Shop machine operator Ed Burton, "Merry grace appropriate to the occa- merry-making. Soon after mid- Christmas" depends on your sion . The first and indispensable night, or at early dawn, the point of view. dish is kutya, a preparation of family attends a special "There are many people out cooked wheat dressed with Christmas service enriched with there who are in need and in the honey, ground poppy seed, and beautiful choral music. In the Christmas season that can be sometimes chopped nuts. This afternoon of the Christmas Day, especially tough." ritual dish, of a very ancient continuing late into the night That's why Ed is champion- origin, has survived hundreds of and through the following days, ing a drive to gather non- generations without losing its organized groups of carollers perishable goods to help fill up importance in the Christmas visit homes, singing ancient and food baskets for families in festivity. It starts the meal in a modern carols, bringing tradi- need. ceremonial manner . The head of tional Yuletide greetings, and He's stationed boxes sup- the family raises the first spoon- soliciting funds for worthy plied by Inco at Number I and 2 ful of the kutya, invoking God's causes. This is the general Dry and General office building grace, and greets the family with modern practice wherever the in the hopes that fellow the traditional Christmas Ukrainians may be. employees will follow the tradi- greeting: "Khrystos Rodyvsyal" New Year is another feast tion of Christmas giving as well (Christ is born), to which they rich in traditions. Young as receiving and help out by all reply in unison: "Slavim children visit homes bringing donating canned goods. Yoho!" (Let us glorify Him). New year's greetings, recite Once collected, the food will Following this ritual everyone verses, and then scatter a few be distributed to needy families must partake of the kutya, if on- grains of wheat over the floor as in the community by organiza- ly but a spoonful. Kutya may be a symbol of good luck and tions such as the Inner City of followed with an appetizer of general prosperity for the com- Hope, Salvation Army and the pickled herrings or pickled ing year. Union of Injured Workers of mushrooms, or with a serving of The Feast of Jordan, which Sudbury and Area. borsch, after which comes one comes on January 19 and 20, He's undaunted by the first or more preparations of fish and brings the cycle of Christmas to drive last year that saw only a various other traditional dishes, an end. The evening prior to this modest response. Although he ending with a dessert of stewed holy day is observed in the same feels it was successful for a first dried fruit, or fruit varenyky, manner as Christmas Eve but attempt, this year will be much and the Christmas pastries and with less solemnity. The main better. nuts . Everyone must have at feature of the Feast of Jordan is "Last year we had boxes on- least a small serving of each an impressive church service and ly at the drys," he said. "This dish. the blessing of water com- year the Central Offices box has After the solemn meal, the memorating the baptism of been added and in future years family joins in singing Christ in the Jordan River by Ed Burton at one of three donation boxes he hopes will be we will expand even more." 4 Christmas carols and general John the Baptist. filled for Christmas. 4 Z^x The Triangle 11

"Christmas eve we'd see all the Former ball pro goes to bat for seniors, gang and get together somewhere and reminisce." delivers new gym for C tm Christmas, it is said, is a time hris as for family. The reunion that made that Christmas so special It is the Christmas of long long ago can be no more because ago and another in the recent her family is gone. past that Inco pensioner Jo "Those days were my hap- Walmesley recalls most fondly. piest. These days I don't look Forty years ago Jo was forward to it," she remarks. recruited to play semi- Last year's Yuletide proved professional baseball for the to be more upbeat for Jo though women's team in Montreal, the it didn't start that way. You see, Royals. She was an exceptional- a threatened to steal ly talented local athlete who ex- Christmas. Jo and many other celled as a catcher and first pensioners were regular patrons baseman. of the company's gymnasium at The deal that lured her to the old community centre in Montreal involved a salary of Copper Cliff. When the building $60 a week plus a job with the was sold word got around that company that owned the team, their gym would be disbanded. Canadian Car and Foundry. By the standards of the day, she Fitness fight made an excellent living combin- ing baseball with a job in the Rather than lose the facility company's accounting depart- Jo and her fellow senior-citizen ment. fitness buffs decided to fight. "That's what the ball team "About nine of us got was all about. We did more together, retired fellows, and playing than working," Jo says. made an appointment with Dr. The popularity of women's Sopko. He really didn't meet baseball, and indeed, almost with us but he put us in touch every sport in those days defies a with some people that would modern day imagination im- help," she comments. prisoned by the big league syn- Her request was simple: now drome. In those days before that the building was sold could television and sophisticated they have the equipment? Cer- transportation systems, sport tainly, they were told, if an ap- served as an important source of propriate location could be entertainment for the working found to store it. class. "I already know of a place. "We filled the.stadium every What about the big room at the night," Jo remembers. "We got arena," she said, referring to a two or three thousand people, vacant room at the McClelland easy, every night. Montreal is a recreational facility in Copper great sporting town. But you've Cliff. got to be a winner or they Since this complex falls into wouldn't even look at you." the city's jurisdiction, she lob- bied a local alderman to present the seniors' case. In short order, Copper Cliff beckons anew fitness centre was born for the citizens of Copper Cliff. "Mid pleasures and palaces Inco's fitness equipment fits though we may roam," penned nicely in the hitherto vacant John Howard Fayne in the mid room. The company moved and 1800's. "Be it ever so humble, installed the equipment and even there's no place like home." purchased a new rug for the And so it was for Jo her first location, she says. "Everything year away from home. She'd turned out and by Christmas we been gone from home since were in. That made my April and by dark, cold Christmas." December the little town of Now seniors, including Jo Copper Cliff was a warm and her fellow pensioners, pay a beacon that outshone the glitter nominal $10 a month fee to use of Montreal. store with ample supply was discomfort of passengers. move." the facility. Other members of "You're always homesick," located the word got around the On the other hand one could the public can join for $15 a she says. "You can get all the office and everyone would leave Train a pain get an excellent meal in the din- month. She visits the gym three money in the world but if you're to line up for liquor. She recalls ing car while being attended to times a week to work out and away from home ..." buying two bottles of rum. Jo says trains were often late by a waiter. "I don't think you meet with fellow- pensioners. Jo saved her vacation for a "I had to bring home a bot- and sometimes ridiculously so. get that kind of service anymore They also have access to the Christmas visit . "That was my tle of something from "One time my sister and I left on trains," she laments. pool, sauna and showers in the best time of the year . I'd be call- Montreal," she chuckles. for Montreal. We boarded the Waiting at the station was building. ing Dad long distance telling him Two days before Christmas, train here in Sudbury at night. her father, then a locomotive "It's wonderful," states the to get in lots of cabbage and lots Jo boarded the train that would We got a berth and went to engineer with Inco, her sister woman who unwittingly acted as of turnips," she laughs . It seems take her home. Travel by train in sleep. We woke up in the morn- Ethel, a switchboard operator, kind of a Santa Claus for herself that these , her favourite those days featured a curious ing and didn't know where we her brother "Wiggy" a profes- and others. vegetables , were never served at blend of the ascetic, the uncer- were. Then we looked out the sional baseball player in Toron- Jo retired from Inco in 1981 the place she boarded. tain and the royal. It was window and realized we were to. after 30 years service. She was a Preparation for the unimagineably cold outside, a still in Sudbury. The train "We'd have a great big receptionist at the Copper Cliff homecoming involved acquiring condition that was mirrored in- hadn't moved all night. It was turkey dinner with all the trimm- General Office. 41 some hard- to- get spirits. When a side the train much to the too cold or something for it to ings," she remembers.

Nickel alloys in -Discovery flights

The next time an American national Marketing Manager space shuttle flies, take a little John Maguire. "The rejuvena- pride. tion of the space program can A minimum of 3,500 pounds only be a boost to our of nickel alloys invented by business." researchers from the Inco family The products offer superior of companies were in each of the strength at extremely high Discovery's three main engines temperatures, a controlled co- when it rocketed into space efficient of expansion and September 29. resistance to hydrogen embrittle- "There are dozens of ap- ment. They and other IAI- plications for our alloys in the developed heat and corrosion- shuttle itself and on the launch resistant alloys have been critical pad, ranging from fasteners to to the success of the space pro- piping," said Inco Alloys Inter- gram. 4 12 December 1988 *49 Vietnam veteran recalls Canadian dead

Plant protection officer Vietnam. It's kind of a mini- wall posted to Vietnam for a second "I believe in why the ran the war, not the military. It Gary Dale wasn't born the last and it was put up somewhere in stint, Americans were there but not in was a no-win situation. time Canada went to war yet he We Quebec." He sees nothing wrong with the way the war was being con- could have won if it was run the has a clearer memory of the hor- Gary joined the American his involvement in a foreign war. ducted," he said. "Politicians right way." rors of war than many. army to see the world, not to 4 One of the thousands of fight overseas. Canadians who served in Viet- "Into wasn't hiring in 1963 nam with the American military, when I finished high school," he the Subury native laid a wreath said. "There wasn't the same for men who died in Vietnam at opportunity for travel with the the Remembrance Day service. Canadian service so I joined the "There were between 30,000 American army." and 40,000 Canadians in Viet. He was stationed in Japan nam," said Gary, 44. for 16 months and saw several Fighting in a war that was other postings such as Georgia seen by many south of the and Virginia. border as unpopular, these He went to Vietnam with the Canadians have become a American army's First Cavalry forgotten group, said Gary. The Division in November of 1963 Canadian government doesn't and stayed there for almost a recognize their contribution and year. few Canadians even know they "That was before it got real- existed. ly hot," he said. "There was oc- "But I think that's starting casional shelling and harassment to change," he said. "There's but it didn't get bad until later." even a monument - - unofficial -- If he had re-enlisted in 1969, to the Canadians who died in he probably would have been

Gary Dale (centre) presented a wreath for Vietnam veterans . into pensioner George McDonald (left) and Richard Nadjiwan also took part in the ceremonies.

Drum Major Maureen Fournier, strikes a solemn pose Silence Is shown for the fallen as the flags are lowered. during the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS PORT COLBORNE Continued from page 4 Continued from page 5 year-round dispensary of impor- Society supplies a message in John Ceskauskas, trackman She spent 10 years in tant foodstuffs. It spun off from each basket. with the transportation depart. Welland's Santa's Helpers as Santa's Helpers two and a half Distribution runs from ment at the smelter complex: chairman of their Port Colborne years ago. Organizers became December 15 to 23. Registration "Probably the Christmas when branch until deciding with aware that there wasn't a central starts on December 5. Registra- my son was old enough to rip his others that it was very necessary place in town to take in and give tion times are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., presents open, when he knew and feasible to start an indepen- out needed food items. and distribution times are 11:00 what it was all about. But I also dent division in the lakeside city. a.m. to 4:00 p.m. like the Christmas when the en- At Santa's Helpers Just as Santa Claus' elves are The 1988 program started to tire family gets together. I have a workshop on 215 Main Street in the background at the North sister in Michigan, another sister come to life in August, says West, every child receives a gift, Gladys, and there is always work Pole, busy and industrious as in Oshawa and a brother in a pair of mittens and a copy of to be done at the Interchurch they prepare precious things for Toronto. We used to get the Christmas message in col- Emergency Food Aid Cup- all the world, so Santa's Helpers together once every few ouring book or story form. The are working behind the scenes, board. Christmases but not so much whole family obtains a food with the thought foremost in now. It's too far to go. The last This store of food in a large basket and a money voucher their minds that no one should time we were all together was a room at the St. James Anglican towards meat and dairy pro- be left out of a Merry good Christmas." 4 Church's Guild Hall, serves as a ducts. The Canadian Bible Christmas. 4 The Trianle 1 Dream of world peace eludes war veteran It happens every Remem. posed to cry but you can't help Day ceremonies at Copper Cliff brance Day. timistic promise at the end of the our attitude toward our own the tears in your eye." Public School. It's an event that war, hasn't happened. minorities . . . the bigotry," he "To be honest with you, you The retired Inco superinten- brings back mixed memories for And the blame lies on our said. "You are going to have feel like crying," said John dent of security joined scores of many. own doorstep as well. Carter. " war until we all learn to live I know men aren't sup- veterans at the Remembrance "It's not until it's all over "You can see the problem in together." 4 that you begin thinking about the friends you've lost and the fact that you could have joined • , a' . IV I- them," said John. "When you're young and foolish, you think you're invincible. Getting killed is what happens to the other guy. If you started think- ing about it at the time, you couldn't function." As an infantryman, John's youthful enthusiasm took him from the rank of private to sergeant-major. Attaining the rank at 17, he became the youngest sergeant-major in the Canadian Army overseas. "They (army) didn't know that, though. I lied about my age when I enlisted in 1939. I told them I was three years older." He participated in the inva- sion of Sicily, Italy, and the liberation of France, Belgium and Holland. He volunteered for the Pacific Theatre and was sent home for retraining. Before he could be sent overseas a se- cond time, the Pacific was end- ed. Military service gave him the discipline and maturity that took him through the rest of his life. He served with the Royal Cana- dian Mounted Police before his seven years of service with Inco. He retired in 1974. He's proud of the sense of honor, pride in self and country and the warrior's code that military life instills. "But it should never be ex- tended into aggressiveness," he added. He thinks young Canadians should do at least one year of compulsory military training. "You can't go anywhere in life without a sense of discipline," he said. Perhaps his major regret is that international peace, an op- John Carter. "You always end up with tears In your Cadets march to service eyes." 14 December 1988 ;fg Sudbury's clean air boosts local vegetable farmers

Inco's superstack may be leading to local supercrops ... at least by Northern Ontario standards. Local growers report the im- proved soil conditions resulting from less acidic pollutants have already increased yields by at least 50 per cent. That's just one of the reasons farmers here are op- timistic about the future of agriculture. The reason may be as much determination and stubbornness as it is optimism, according to Rudy Bosch, one of the founders of the Festival Farmers Market that began operating this year in downtown Sudbury. The chemist at Inco's matte processing laboratory and part- time farmer is confident about the future of the new market and local agriculture in general. "Farmers here have to be persistent because of the short growing season and the constant threat of a frost that can sometimes come as late as Rudy Bosch at the farmer's market he helped start June", said Rudy who also runs a nursery at Markstay. "Most of Fewer chemicals 52-day growing season as oppos- tage, he said, and the fact that way to overcome past frustra- our growers here have to re- ed to 90 days." the cold climate, early frost and tions. plant at least once but that's There are even advantages of The hybrids are constantly heavy soil conditions here make "In the past I've never been pretty well an accepted fact." northern agriculture that pro- expanding the "safe" crops such for a product that's better able to sell plants to local stores. But the Farmers Festival mise not only to balance the as hay, potatoes and turnips and tasting than the southern-grown Big stores would buy from Market on Shaughnessy Street scale, but also give local pro- Rudy expects that agriculture variety. Toronto suppliers although our isn't just an act of defiance. It's ducers a foot up on its southern here will continue to expand. Rudy Bosch began growing plants were just as good, if not a sign of the growing success of competition. In fact, some locally-grown flowers 30 years ago and his better." local producers and just one in- "Because of the colder produce is in demand in business has developed from 300 The farmers' market, he dication of the changing condi- climate and fewer pests here," Southern Ontario. baskets of flowers the first year said, is part of a cooperative at- tions that show a lot of promise said Rudy, "we use fewer "We're on a roll here," said to a crop of 250,000 baskets this tempt by local producers to ex- for agriculture in Northern On- chemicals. "At a time when peo- full. time farmer John year, ,,nursery, today consists ;I d : to wlaac ;:xhey hope, will tario. ple are more and more concern- Verhoeven who, 'claims he can of five greenhouses and a "peat become the central agricultural "It may be up to 10 per cent ed about the food they are sell all the turnips he can grow in bog, marketing and distribution hub more expensive to grow things eating, that's an advantage." the southern market. of Northern Ontario. up here," said Rudy, "but when New hybrids are also helping "I can ship two truckloads a Overcoming problems "The potential is you take into account the to boost northern agriculture. week if I have them, and I ex- unlimited," he said. "We are transportation costs to bring "New hybrid products are pect that to increase by at least The new farmers' market supplying perhaps a quarter of southern produce up here we coming along all the time. We 40 per cent next year," he said. and other efforts to promote one per cent of the local demand can still be competitive." have tomatoes today that have a Quality is the biggest advan- locally-grown produce is one now." 4 Taking the mining message into the schools Students at Churchill Public ing industry. ago replaced the pick and shovel ticipating in the school's first an- paying mining industry jobs and School listened intently as Cop- "It's not the black-faced in the mining business." nual Career Day last month. urged the students to get as per Refinery superintendent of miner anymore," he said. "It's Roy was one of several pro- He told the students that much education as possible. Safety and Administration Roy computers, state-of-the-art fessionals, tradesmen, and education, technical skills and According to Career Day Carlyle pointed out some equipment and machinery. representatives from a wide training long ago replaced a organizers, Inco's participation misconceptions about the min- High-skilled trades have long range of occupations pare strong back to qualify for high- in the program was a way to help eliminate some basic misconceptions about the area's major employer. "There are a wide range of occupations and trades at Inco and many of these kids have lit- tle knowledge about Inco," said teacher Carol Charlton, chair- man of the school's Career Day Committee.

Changing image

"I think a lot of these kids have a bad attitude about min- ing. This is a good way to let them see the other side of Inco." Another advantage, she said, is dispelling the idea held by many young people that most of the opportunities are "down south." "If we get them interested, we have a better chance of keep- ing our young people here." As well as presenting the students with an audio-visual presentation of Inco operations called "The Spirit of Innova- tion," Roy outlined a variety of subjects ranging from educa- rA .. tional requirements, on- the-job Roy Carlyle with prospective future Inco employees. training programs and job security to related careers. 4 a& The Triangle 15

In Your Yard .

You can extend the period of bloom and maintain healthy indoor with a little individual care. Popular flowering plants are the , azalea, cyclamen, Christmas cactus and amaryllis. When purchas- ing plants, avoid any that appear wilted or have discoloured leaves. Check on the undersides of a few leaves for insect pests. For protection, a paper or plastic sleeve is usually pro- vided at the store where you purchase the plant. Do not ex- pose your plant to freezing temperatures. Once inside, carefully remove the protective cover. One of the most popular Christmas plants is the poinset- tia. The red, pink or white colour is from petal-like bracts. The colour will last longer if the flowers (the yellow-green clusters) in the centres of the bracts are removed. Set your plant in a water- proof container, water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch and discard the excess water from the container. Place in a room with sufficient natural light but do not allow direct sunlight to shine on the plant. Avoid drafts or excess heat from vents. To prolong bract colour, room temperatures should not exceed 21 ° during the day or 15° C at night. After the bract colour fades cut the stems back to 15 cen- timetres, Grow the plant in full sun, continue to water when the soil feels dry, repot if necessary and fertilize regularly. The pot may be placed outside, in light shade, after night temperatures are above 10° C. Late in the summer, before danger of frost bring the plant indoors, prune stems back, leaving 4 leaves per stem. To make the poinsettia reflower it Fred Nicholson and Sam Laderoute show off their medals must be kept in the light from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, and then placed in complete darkness, every day from the end of September until early December. This period of total Order of St. John honor to two Inco men darkness will cause the bracts to turn colour. Splendid azaleas Two Inco people were at large. from political meetings to wed- honored at an Ottawa ceremony The ceremony took place at dings. Multi-coloured azaleas thrive in moist, acid soil. Plants staged last month by the Priory Christ Church Cathedral in Ot- Fred served on various posi- are grown in peat moss and must not be allowed to dry out. of Canada of The Most tawa and the medals were tions on the board of directors Azaleas require light, but not direct sunlight and cool night Venerable Order of the Hospital presented by Governor General of the organization from 1978 to temperatures (minimum of 5°C). Early in June, after of St. John of Jerusalem. Jeanne Sauve. 1988, and now is an active flowers have faded, repot if necessary and fertilize regularly. Inco pensioner Sam Sam was honored for his brigade member. Do not over-fertilize. Place pots outside during July and Laderoute and Fred Nicholson, life-long dedication to the com- He said the Order serves two August under light shade. Cool night temperatues en- general foreman of Safety, munity, particularly to the many main purposes, training in First courage budding, so bring the plant indoors before a frost. responsible for surface plants young people he has worked Aid and brigade service or pro With the proper light conditions and watering the plant will safety audits, were among more with all his life. viding First Aid services at com- bloom by Christmas. Azaleas are susceptible to spider mite than 150 people from across He not only teaches bagpip munity events. damage so check for very fine webs on the undersides of ,da to receive medals for ing and drumming but can be He was also instrumental in leaves and treat as necessary, observing the proper safety their contribution to the Order regularly found acting as piper starting a new brigade detach- precautions for pesticide use. of St. John and the community for official gatherings that range ment in Minnow Lake this year. Cyclaruens will flower for months in a sunny location with cool night temperatures of 5 to 10°C. Plants must be kept moist' and fertilized regularly with a half strength fer- tilizer solution. Cyclamen bulbs gradually lose their vigor Inco employee's skills training wins and it is difficult to encourage a second bloom in the house. Commercially, cyclamen are propagated by seed. provincial recognition at conference A favourite, long-lived plant is the Christmas cactus. Similar to other Christmas plants, this cactus requires bright Employment, Training and ment award for his contribution of the Sudbury Industrial Train- but not direct sunlight. The soil should be kept damp - this is Development supervisor John to the development of skills in ing Advisory Committee not a desert cactus. To encourage bloom put the Christmas Moland received a joint federal! Ontario. (SITAC), was one of only six cactus in a low- light area early in September. Once buds are provincial outstanding achieve- John, a founding chairman people chosen from 55 com- visible, return the plant to a brighter location. Room munities industrial training com- temperatures are best for growth. mittees across Ontario. Potted amaryllis bulbs should be placed in a sunny loca- Honored at the annual tion and the soil kept moist. One or 2 flowering stalks may SITAC conference in Kitchener- produce 4 to 8 trumpet-shaped blooms. After flowering, Waterloo by the Ontario remove dead heads and allow the leaves to continue grow- Ministry of Skills Development ing. Fertilize regularly until the leaves start to wither. Mid- and Canada Employment and August tip the pots on their sides and allow them to dry out Immigration Commission, John completely. Place in a cool dark location for 12 weeks. Mid- accepted a plaque given to November repot each bulb in a pot that is 2 cm larger than SITAC chairmen who have the bulb diameter and move to a low light area, water and made a significant contribution fertilize regularly. After two to three weeks move the to the development of skills in amaryllis to a sunny area. the province. Plants are major causes of accidental poisonings, SITAC is a group of especially of young children. Keep plants out of children's volunteers representing in- reach and teach children at an early age not to nibble any dustry, education and govern- plant or berry not commonly used as food. ment. Formed in 1979 to res- Christmas plants to keep well out of reach are: the pond to skills shortage in the Jerusalem cherry - leaves and fruit, especially green fruit are Sudbury area, the committee has poisonous; - all parts are poisonous, especially evolved into a major regional berries; and all parts of the azalea are potentially dangerous. resource available to employers, Call Doctor labor and training institutions If you suspect any of the above plant parts have been for information, advice, direc- eaten call a physician or poison control centre immediately. tion and coordination of skills Be prepared to give the name of the plant, how much and training. what parts were eaten, how long ago it was eaten, age of the The committee has met a individual and symptoms observed. The poinsettia is not a wide range of skills shortages poisonous plant. However, your poinsettia should be out of ranging from heavy duty equip- reach of young children. The milky sap may cause skin ir- ment mechanics and stationary ritation. engineers to bartenders. When choosing a Christmas tree, give it a good shake. The amount of needle drop will indicate freshness. When As well as SITAC past chair- you are ready to bring the tree in the house, it is very impor- man, John was responsible for tant to re- cut the base of the stem, an angled cut will allow the formation of the committee. maximum water uptake. Place the tree in a plastic pail or He chaired the committee from other suitable large container filled with fresh water. its inception in 1979 to April Glycerin, bleach, aspirin and sugar have all been suggested 1986 and was instrumental in the as additives to the water. Commercial Christmas tree preser- committee's first attempt to vatives are also available. The most important fact is to pro- resolve a skills shortage iden- vide the tree with lots of fresh water every day. Ellen L. Heale, P. Ag. John Moland: outstanding achievement Continued on page 16 16 December 1988

UNITED WAY Continued from page 1

"The overall results of our joint Inco staff and hourly United Way Campaign for 1988 reached far beyond our expecta. tions," said campaign co- chairman Bob Todd. "This year, we raised $191,898 from the on the job canvass. This compares favourably with last year's total of $168,520." He said the over $23,000 in- crease over last year was achiev- ed despite a reduction of almost 350 in company employee rolls. He said the participation rate in donations increased from 53 per cent last year to 54 per cent this year. Also showing an increase is the average donation level, in- creasing from $43 per donation last year to over $48 this year. In addition, a mail- out to in- co pensioners realized $9,100 toward the campaign. Also to be added to the In The Spirit overall total is a follow-up cam- The staff at the Field Exploration Office, Inco Gold Management Inc. couldn't let Hallowe'en go by without getting into the spirit. paign of some 850 people missed Although they didn't go door-to-door trick or treating, they opted to play their tricks at the office. From left are programmers Donna during campaign week. O'Reilly and Shelley Patterson, secretary Charlene Brisebois, programmer James Koronovich, Michelle Chretien and Manager of Geophysics Barry Krause. Last year, the follow- up campaign of people on vacation Way outside signs made this quality of people in the Inco or missed for other reasons budgeted donations at Sudbury allowing their people the time year with the "Local 6500 community, captains and can. yielded $3,300, and the figure is business establishments." for the on the job canvassing." INCO" logo, twice as many as vassers. It seems that this year expected to be even more this He said that a very sincere other years. they gave that little extra effort A final report of overall year. thank you should be given to all results and results by plant areas He said the United Way pro. in informing people of the In total, the Inco campaign of the support services provided will be written and sent out to motional video had far more In- United Way mission. will have raised about $204,000 by various Inco administration the,various areas after they are co plants content by the end of the year, com- with the "Our extraordinary success departments, namely the audio- in and the computer puts out the message directly relating to our pared to last year's total of here this year was welcomed visual group of Training and final statistics. workers, and emphasis was on $180,934. news by the United Way Sud- Development, the Computer the canvassers to be persistent in bury office because they were Services department, the "We hope these results will "Changes in canvass tactics canvassing hard to locate peo- experiencing some shortfalls be posted as an epitaph of a job yielding greater success," said Modified Work Centre and the ple. from the downtown canvass due well done," he said. 4 Bob. Timekeeping group. to last summers' World Junior "Most of all, the greatest "A great appreciation is ex- "We had our own United games. This huge project credit should go to the good tended to the management peo- literarally dried up the pond of ple at each of our plants for

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Word Search Continued from page 15 Hidden Christmas message - 30 letters tified in the Metal Working In. machinists had completed their dustry. program and became Cambrian He identified distinct shor- College's first graduates to com- tages, including general plete the in- school training B M D L O G P I T L A T E M machinists and Fitter Structural course. Steel I Plateworkers. In December, 1984, 13 Fitter E O R E R M R C In September, 1980, he sign- (Structural Steel/Plateworkers) O P .P E R B ed a Letter of Intent to assist graduated from the in-school employers in the area to train a apprenticeship training under Y H O I S T U S T O B I E L total of 58 trainees over the next the Day- Release system. 3 years and initiated a Day John has been largely F O R M C R Release Program for Machinists responsible for the committee's O C K H D R I A in February. past success and continues to He started a Fitter (Struc- provide input into SITAC's pre- D R S A M P L E K N E C N S tural Steel/ Plateworker) Pro- sent operations and remains an gram in January, 1982 and by active member on the Executive I R R A L L I P U C A I S T November of 1983, 17 SITAC Committee. T M Y O C N I O A G E A S A C^"* Post c.n.aPow" 1 Pou.a. u.w stun - L A D I T N R F E V I R O N Third Troisleme class classe O D A T L G R H A A S S A Y 2065 SUDBURY, ONT. D P L E R U P D N O M A I D E E V E S N 0 T H G I E R C B E D L L I R D S K I P Y U L N A C I D R A I N N E W T U Y E D I G A Manager Public Affairs Publications Editor R L E K C I N Jerry L. Rogers John Gast

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