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Volume 18, Issue 23 Snow Lake, Manitoba November 6, 2014 Remembering... Did you Know?

• That VMS reported on October 30th that during the third quarter of 2014, the Reed Mine produced 109,562 tonnes of ore at a copper grade of 2.23% and zinc grade of 1.79% from a combination of ore development and longhole stope mining. Year to date, as of the end of September, Reed has produced a total of 296,394 tonnes of ore. As well, development at Reed advanced 260 metres in July, 289 metres in August, and 269 metres in September; for a total of 2,523 metres year to date. At the end of September, ramp development reached the 210 metre level of the mine. The ventilation raise from the 160 metre level to the 85 metre level and escape raise from the 185 metre level to the 160 metre level is near completion.

• That QMX Gold Corporation reported on October 30th that they have entered into a Forbearance Agreement with a secured creditor. (Forbearance is a special agreement between a lender and borrower to delay a foreclosure. The literal meaning of forbearance is 'holding back'.) The amount of the Company's indebtedness under the NPA (NPA or Non-Performing Asset is a classification used by financial institutions that refers to loans that are in jeopardy of default.) is US$16,061,774.41. A confidential materi- al change report was filed with the regula- tory authorities on October 9, 2014. The news release announcing the forebarence advised that the Company will cooperate in an orderly sales process for its Snow Veterans (L): Ben Foord, this year and as a young airman; and Wilfred T. (Chickie) Lipton from a photo in the Arena named for him Lake Property, as the agreement to sell ~ top left photo by Marc Jackson; others submitted the Snow Lake Property to Northern Sun Mining Corporation was not extended their wartime experiences and where their thoughts were on at its expiry on September 30, 2014. In emembrance Day means different things to different people; R Remembrance Day. addition, the Company is engaged in a but, generally it is seen as a time to reflect upon the great human Lipton as most folks know is the gentleman that Snow Lake’s strategic review of all options available in sacrifice put forward by the men and women who fought the respect of its Quebec operations. Arena is named after. Back in that interview, he related how at great wars of the 20th century. the outset of Canada’s involvement in World War II, enlistment On September 10/1939, when Canada declared war on • That Snow Lake's Remembrance Day offices were only taking unemployed men. As Mr. Lipton was Germany, young people from communities across the nation lined Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on employed as a miner, he had to stretch the truth a bit in order to up to take on the honour of fighting for their country. Many of November 11th in the Lawrie Marsh Hall sign up. “I wanted to get into the thick of it right away,” he said and laying of the wreaths will follow at these young men and women had never been out of their own during that interview in the living room of his Wekusko Avenue the cenotaph. home town, let alone across an ocean; but there was no thought apartment. about whether or not they'd go. They would do it for their In 1941, the then 26 year old Lipton signed up as an army • That there are only 786 days until Snow country, they'd do it for their freedom, and they'd do it gladly. trooper in Flin Flon, Manitoba. He took his basic training in Lake's 70th Anniversary and 2598 days In a November 1998 interview with a couple of local Veterans: until Snow Lake's 75th Anniversary (70th Winnipeg and shipped out for the United Kingdom shortly the late Wilfred T. Lipton and Benjamin Foord, both men related in 2017, 75th in 2022)? MJ See REMEMBER on page 5...

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On October 22nd, citizens of Snow Lake communed with others Forthcoming council a mixture of new and old in Manitoba on their quadrennial trek to the municipal polls. How- ever, while our neighbours in Flin Flon, Thompson, and The Pas all elected a new Mayor, we in Snow Lake acclaimed one. No one other than long-time resident and businessperson Kim Stephen was willing to take on the demanding duties of a community in rebuild mode; she stepped up to the plate and appears ready for the task the role of Mayor brings to bear. Notwithstanding the acclamation of the Mayor, residents did vote for the six councilor positions spanning the 2014 -2018 term. Of the four incumbents in the race, two were returned to office; Brenda Forsyth- Flamand (315 votes) and Aldon Kowalchuck (257 votes) were successful; while Angela Enright (140 votes) and Dave Mayer (89 votes) were not. Rounding out the six member congress is: Peter Roberts (268 votes), Richard Jones (261 votes), Robin Turnbull (168 votes), See COUNCIL on page 6... Snow Lake’s 2014-2018 Town Council - (L): Councilors Richard Jones, Aldon Kowalchuk, Peter Roberts, Jodi Wilson, Mayor Kim Stephen, Councilors Robin Turnbull and Brenda Forsyth-Flamand. ~ photo by Marc Jackson

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Look for this symbol on qualifying tires. Clarence Pettersen MLA for Flin Flon Constituency On November 11th,

please take time to The community's Remembrance Remember... Day Service will take place atWTFP (Snow Lake Underground Press) 4 X 98 agates.indd 1 2014-09-16 11:35 AM 11:00 a.m. on November 11th. Legion Remembrance Those who wish to march in Constituency Office: the parade, from the Legion to Day Tea 24 Main Street, P. O. Box the service, should meet at the 331, FLIN FLON, MB Legion at 10:30 a.m. Wreaths R8A 1N1 will be laid following the November 9th Phone: 1-204-687-3367 service in front of the Fax: 1-204-687-3398 cenotaph at Veteran’s Corner. 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Constituency Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lawrie Marsh Legislature Office: Room 234, 450 Broadway, Community Hall WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0V8 Phone: 1-204-945-3710 Fax: 1-204-948-2005 Everyone Welcome! Page 3 THE Underground PRESS November 6, 2014 According to Roger By: Roger Wiesner

another competitive team this year. Cur- he Fall season is upon us and this is T rently, they are in third place overall, be- the time of year that the wives of sports hind Portage and Winkler. Portage looks fanatics dread most. This is when all the to be the powerhouse this year. Like any major sports leagues’ games overlap one league, when the playoffs begin it’s a another… so much more to watch for new season. Last year, the Blues finished the guys. Just in case there are a few of fourth in their division, but knocked off you that follow basketball, the NBA will the league leading Selkirk Steelers in be added to the mix as they begin their the first round and ended up winning the season shortly. But, if you’re like me, league title. basketball is a long way down on the The Blues play out of the Ice Plex, favorites list. located on the west side of Winnipeg, I have a problem with the money some near the Assiniboine Downs. This facility players are making right now. Or, should has four NHL size rinks. I was there last I say I wouldn’t have a problem if the season to watch a sledge hockey game. players that make the millions would You can view all four rinks from the main perform game in and game out. Hmm… concession area, and the concession is November 8, P.K. comes to mind. I guess what I’m try- huge. Maybe that’s where they should ing to say is that being paid that kind of have put the MTS Center and Investors 2014 cash, there shouldn’t be too many nights Group Field (Blue Bombers). There’s lots off, if any at all. of room out there. My grandson and I went to a Jets/ In closing, I would like to talk about Tampa Bay game last week, and there’s Lots of Love someone Rhoda had met through church a certain ‘high profile’ defenseman for about a year or so ago. Her name is the Jets that fits into this category. Not from Sandi Reimer and she is an amputee. She mentioning any names, this individual’s plays sledge hockey and it was at the Ice Grampa and passing skills are no better than any Plex that we went to see her play last midget player’s. There is also a ‘high year. Besides playing in a sledge hockey Gramma profile’ forward for the Jets who needs to league, she also participates in marathons; earn his greenbacks too, considering the including the Manitoba Marathon earlier letter that’s on his jersey. this year. With the aid I was on a NHL web site recently of crutches, she com- checking the average ticket prices per pleted the 5 km race. game for all thirty teams. The team Maybe Lola, Rick, and with the highest average ticket price are even Leone may have the Leafs at $446.25. Imagine what the heard of her. I believe average ticket price would be if the Leafs that they participated were actually winning? If the Jets are to in the same event. She remain an NHL team, fans here will need did a taped interview for BECAUSE to dish out an average of $252.67. That is the CKY News after the good for sixth in the charts. Now, some marathon; sharing that good bang for your buck is a ticket for a one of her goals is to do IT’S ABOUT Canadiens home game, with an average a hundred races before of $219.53. That is good for tenth place. she turns 50 years old. Another team with an overpriced ticket Sandi also does moti- average are Marc’s Hawks at $279.60. THEM TOO vational and encour- What I would like to see charted is the agement speaking in high and low end ticket prices. That Winnipeg. Sandi should would probably mean a month’s pay for be an inspiration to all someone that goes to a Leafs game. of us. She has overcome I’ve been meaning to get to a Winnipeg GET VACCINATED. many obstacles in her 42 Blues game this year. The Blues won the years. ~ Roger DON’T SPREAD THE FLU. MJHL title last year and look to have iced

Anglican-United Church CHRISTMAS SALE Saturday, November 22nd from 2 - 3:30 p.m. The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available to all Manitobans at no charge. It will offer protection against three seasonal flu strains. Lawrie Marsh Community Hall An annual flu vaccine is especially important for those at increased ~ coffee, tea, juice, muffins for sale risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts. ~ large selection of baking, If you are 65 or older or have a chronic illness, you should also get and 'Penny Parade' a pneumo vaccine. One pneumo vaccine may give you a lifetime of protection. EVERYONE WELCOME! To get your free flu vaccine, contact your public health nurse, doctor, pharmacist or call Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257. SOUP, Everyone SANDWICH, Welcome! manitoba.ca and DESSERT DAY WHERE: Senior Centre WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21st TIME: 11 am - 1:00 p.m.

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Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear. ~ William Shakespeare What's Old is New!

In this issue we look at three of the Snow Lake Mining Museum’s growing list of GAMING TECHNICIAN COMPETITION #MLL247-14-15 Full Time Term interactive exhibits: the museum’s foundational participatory display, (1) the Gold Reporting to the Senior Service Technician, the Gaming Technician, within Video Lotto, is responsible for providing customer Panning Exhibit, (2) the Claim Staking Exhibit; and (3) the Rockhound Exhibit. and technical service for all VLD and WCLC site holders in the province of Manitoba. This includes installation and servicing of machines within the province. 1) Gold Panning Exhibit The ideal candidate will have:  Post-secondary education in a recognized electronics program; must possess a certificate/diploma in electronics. The Gold Panning Exhibit has been  One year previous technical experience in diagnosing electronic equipment with the use of the digital multimeter around since the summer of 2004. Back (DMM). at that time a young fellow by the name  Having and maintaining a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License.

of Brett Donais (Penny and Pete Robert’s *Please note work locations are located north of the 53rd parallel boy) gave an outstanding tour of the Please visit us at www.mbll.com for more information and how to apply. museum and during that excursion, he also showed off what was then the newest attraction to the community’s historical warehouse, a gold panning exhibit. At that time, young Donais gave an overview of this impressive piece, which is fabricated from wood. Back then I wrote a story on the piece noting that it had a recirculation system that pumped Stabback ~ Cruz water down a sluice into a bed of gravel at the exhibit’s base. After paying a minimal fee, patrons are given a gold pan and shown how to gather gravel in the pan and swirl water until the lighter sand and gravel is washed away and all that is left is gold. The shiny stuff shows up in every pan of gravel you pick up and although even a blind geologist would tell you it isn’t really gold, everyone who tries it gets the idea, and it is an enjoyable experience. “Kids just love it,” Donais said at the time. “They are all just amazed when the gold shows up in their pans.” ~ file photo of Brett Donais panning gold by Marc Jackson

2) Claim Staking Exhibit In the bush in back of the museum and over a small bridge fording a drainage ditch, lays the Rice 11 claim. It is so named in honour of area pioneer and prospector, Kathleen Rice. Museum Board Chairper- son Paul Hawman says its claim posts are actually marked with the same words that were on the posts of one of Rice’s original area claims. Ted and Cathy are pleased to announce the engagement of How the claim staking exhibit works is their son Ricki to Stephanie Cruz. simple. A child will pick up a clip board and receive instructions in the museum. This special event took place on the afternoon of August 25, 2014 on the Glacier They then go out to stake their claim. Skywalk, 918 feet above the spectacular glacier-formed valleys After crossing the bridge and walking to and rushing waterfalls at the Columbia Icefields. a ‘Directions Sign’, the staker follows an We look forward to officially welcoming Steph to the Stabback family arrow from there to the #1 post. They fill in required information then following during the summer of 2016. another arrow, proceed to the #2 post. Each post faces the next and the staker continues in this fashion until they have recorded the information at all four corner post. They then return to claim post #1 and fill in the date, completion time, and the name they have given their claim. Once completed, the child returns to the museum office, files the claim with the attendant and a certificate is issued in the staker’s name. Easy, interesting, and even if the child’s parent is a mine worker, this is undoubtedly something industry related they will have done, which their parent has not. ~ file photo of Paul Hawman explaining the Claim Staking Exhibit by Marc Jackson

3) Rockhound Exhibit The Rockhound Exhibit is fairly straightforward. A child becomes an official ‘Rock- hound’ by searching through the museum’s massive display of rocks looking for four strategically placed, but only numbered samples of Galina, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, and Sphalerite. Once found and identified, the ‘hound’ must match the sample up with the metal derived from it and by signing their submission they gain an official ‘Rock- hound’ certificate. Without prospecting (or Rockhounding) it would be impossible to find a potential mine property and nothing mining related could be done on a piece of property until a claim is staked. Both this activity and the Claim Staking Exhibit give the child an excellent feel for how a mine is found. ~ file photo of Rock Doctors Clair Pilgrim and Bill Salahub schooling some young rockhounds by Marc Jackson. Page 5 THE Underground PRESS November 6, 2014

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...REMEMBER from page 1 thereafter. He saw action on the island of Sicily and in Italy itself, but he made a point of saying that he was no hero. Lipton noted that he was just a young man doing what any young man would do; adding, “But whenever Canadians were in action, I was there.” Mr. Lipton was very emotional when reminiscing about his involvement in WWII. Although he did have some happy memories of his time in the service of his country, on Remembrance WWW.CHOKODESIGN.COM Day his thoughts were always with those who had fallen. “When the Last Post is played, I think about the people who didn’t make it. There were 141,000 1 & 2-PIECE SUITS, JACKETS AND PANTS FROM SIZES 2 TO 18 in the army alone,” a woeful Lipton said. “Our • SUPPRATECH 400D waterproof breathable nylon shell • High collar with built-in hood. Canadian boys were some of the most respected • Ultra warm quilted polar ﬂeece and polyﬁll lining • 1 Year Guarantee against defects soldiers in the world.” • Fit-Right Length Adjustment System for the growing child Similarly and during an interview the same evening, WWII Veteran Ben Foord, cited his reasons for going to war. He said the fact that his father was in the First World War was one of the CHOKO DESIGN major reasons he signed up for service in World GARMENTS & War II. That and the reality that he, “just wanted to ACCESSORIES get into it,” led a 20 year old Ben Foord to bicycle over 121 miles of gravel road in order to sign up. Available at: 170 Poplar Avenue “I lived in Stockton, Manitoba, and traveled to Snow Lake, MB. Winnipeg three times before they finally accepted R0B 1M0 me,” Foord said. “That last time I bicycled in.” Chell's Sled Shed Mr. Foord signed up with the Air Force, because PH: 204.358.7911 he had always wanted to fly. In no time at all, he was off to Toronto for the start of his training. While in Ontario, he volunteered for air gunner training, in the hopes of getting into some overseas action. From Toronto, he went to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, where he spent the first year of his enlistment on submarine patrol off the coast of

Nova Scotia. His second year was If you or someone you know is in need of a Christmas spent looking after the control tower in Yarmouth. Still yearning to fly, Hamper this Christmas season, please call Rylee Foord went into flight training and at the Snow Lake Family Resource Centre. became a pilot. He flew Ansons in (204) 358-7141 .Stoupe’s Tire and Towing. Canada for a year before shipping off All calls are confidential. 212 Jasper Avenue for England to train on the Wellington Deadline for submissions of names will be Bomber. “Germany surrendered two Dec 12, 2014 @ 5:00 p.m. Phone: 358.2627 weeks before my training was done,” said Foord.

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See REMEMBER on page 6... The dead soldier's silence sings our national anthem. ~ Aaron Kilbourn Page 6 THE Underground PRESS November 6, 2014 Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek An ending, may be referred to as ‘that’s all she he strength of a civilization is not measured T wrote’. Again, this is a term created by conditions by its ability to fight wars; but rather by its of war. During WWII, a sad but often occurring ability to prevent them. I mentioned this in last event unfolded. Many a soldier received a short year’s edition; however, I feel the phrase is worth letter from a girlfriend informing him that their repeating. The approach of Remembrance Day romance was over and that she had moved on to a reminds us once again that the cost of war defies new lover. Prompting from buddies might result in all sense of reasoning. The eleventh hour of the a terse answer that, “It’s over. That’s all she wrote!” eleventh day of the eleventh month, each year, e W will move on to the Vietnam War where has been designated as a significant day for all the term ‘yellow ribbon’ was first suggested to Canadians. This day is a day to pay tribute to those symbolize fidelity. An old Civil War legend who have provided, and those who continue to portrayed a soldier returning from war; a soldier provide a safe haven where all of us can live. who had not received a ‘that’s all she wrote’ kind All professions have their own jargon; as such, in of letter. He was; however, unsure if his love had this November issue we will define expressions that waited or not. He instructed her to tie a yellow have come down to us from military terminology. handkerchief on the oak tree in the town square, An extraordinary event is often said to be ‘over if she still loved him. No handkerchief meant he the top’.e W associate the term with an event would stay on the stagecoach and move on to a new or experience which was greater than expected life. The more modern version of the story has a or imagined and that the result was because of veteran of Vietnam’s war returning on a bus and immense personal time/talent/resources. The term using a ribbon in place of a discolored hanky. As was first used in the trenches during World War I. such, the song, Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old It was coined by the British, to describe the process Oak Tree became a number one hit in April of 1973. whereby infantrymen emerged from their trenches The song became popular again in 1981, when Iran he ‘What’s the story?’ column is an overview; or the telling of ‘the and scrambled into unknown territory to attack the T hostages were released after 444 days in captivity. story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each edition. Each issue's opposing enemy trenches. Such a charge usually Recent events on Canadian soil have instilled the subject(s) is asked a series of ten questions that allows readers to get resulted in many casualties, as did most operations realization that war is not something that is over to know them a little better. In this issue we ask, 'What’s the story' during such heavy conflict. Remarkable bravery and done; war is a very live and real threat. Wear on… Dionne Bartlett. and self-sacrifice was shown by those who went a poppy with pride and observe the Moments of ‘over the top’ of the trenches. The phrase has been How long have you lived in Snow Lake? silence on 11/11/11. used since that time to suggest excess of any type. Since 1976... born and raised. What is your age and marital/ family situation? ...REMEMBER from page 5 The phrase could just as easily be used to remind I’m 38 years old, married for 17 Years to Shannon, two kids us of the horrors this man heaped upon the world; veteran said. Lyndon 16 years old, and Hunter 12 years old. so that his crimes would be forever etched in our Another important reason to remember on What do you do for a living? minds.e W must remember that evil unchecked the 11th is so that the horrors of war are never Currently work for Hudbay Minerals, hourly supervisor. could, again, bring us to the brink of world forgotten. “Those who do not remember history are What is your favorite book(s)? domination by a madman. doomed to repeat it.” This is a phrase that many Sports biographies, favourite would have to be My Life in and out It seems no matter what persons’ reasons are for men have used to their own ends over the years of the Rough - John Daly’s story. remembering: whether it is the courageous young - - Adolph Hitler to name just one. Hitler, in his What is your favorite TV show(s)? Canadians who were lost overseas, or the atrocities own twisted mind somehow justified the genocide, Sons of Anarchy, or Wild TV. of war, the important thing is that we remember... murder, and crimes against humanity that he was What is your favorite movie(s)? and continue to remember. MJ Anything from Quentin Tarantino. responsible for. What is your favorite food(s)? Mexican food, homemade jerky or sausage. ...COUNCIL from page 2 families. Lynden Kucharyshen expressed the need for physical growth in the community, pointing to an What is your favorite song(s)? and Jodi Wilson (155 votes). Gordon Cann (145 expanded trailer court and new lots. votes), Lynden Kucharyshen (122 votes), and Blake Omerta from Lamb of God... or anything from Pink Floyd. When it came time for Mayor-elect Stephen to Warren (102 votes) were the others defeated in a What is one thing most people don’t know about you? address the gathering, she was at ease and ex- close fought race. The turnout was weak; only 52% Always wanted to be a pilot... still do! pressive. She thanked all who were running in the of the 779 eligible voters visited the polls. What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? election, as well as the former council and Mayor Leading up to the election, residents were given The quietness, great place to grow up, and raise children. And I Fisher. She then ran down her volunteer pedigree the opportunity to hear the eleven aspirants running enjoy being this close to nature. DB and it is an impressive one, she also noted how she for council at a Chamber of Commerce sponsored is up for any challenge. “The reason I let my name candidate’s night. Nine of the eleven attended and stand for Mayor is because I believe in Snow Lake,” spoke at the event, with Gordon Cann missing due she said. “It’s in my heart and I want this commu- to a work commitment and Blake Warren advis- nity to be one we all enjoy.” Stephen also focused ing he was unable to attend. Neither man had a on the need for others to step up and become statement prepared and read in their absence. The volunteers. “Put down your electronics and get into Mayor-elect, Kim Stephen was also on hand and the game,” she said to chuckles from the crowd. addressed the crowd. Anglican/ United Church “We can all find excuses to not do our part, but if With all in attendance given the occasion to the younger generation do not stand up, we are speak on where they stood on issues, the incum- (102 Balsam Street) going to lose more than we already have. It is time bents - Dave Mayer, Angela Enright, Aldon Kowal- for our elders to take a step back and feel that they chuk and Brenda Forsyth-Flamand - all expressed don’t have to volunteer, but only to be there when COMMUNITY OF FAITH that they had work yet to do. As well, Richard we ask or need their advice.” She stressed that Jones spoke about how development of the com- her new duties will be an uphill battle, but that she’s Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM munity should be approached. Peter Roberts up for it. Stephen also advised that in November, spoke of more open and transparent communica- Service of Worship and Coffee time from a podium in the Snow Lake Mining Museum, tion in making informed decisions, as well as sup- she will call on the Provincial Government to ad- porting administration and staff with their concerns. dress the collapse in exploration and drilling in the We believe in the 'POWER OF Jody Wilson spoke of missed and lost business province. “We went from number one in the world opportunities over the past term and suggested LOVE', NOT the love of power! to about 25th and the worst in Canada,” said the wholesale change was needed on the council. new Mayor. MJ Brenda Forsyth-Flamand said that the council Dave Mayer honoured needed to find better ways of serving citizens, for 25 years service specifically mentioning snow removal and garbage pickup. .Stoupe’s Tire and Towing. Additionally, and in respect 212 Jasper Avenue to a vision for Snow Lake, Ms. During Community Futures Enright pointed to the sustain- Phone: 358.2627 Greenstone's recent Gala ability plan as a vision for the *CALL US ABOUT TIRES, CAR TIRES, TRUCK Evening in Flin Flon, Snow community. Aldon Kowalchuk Lake's Dave Mayer was stressed the importance of TIRES, QUAD TIRES... ANY TYPE OF TIRES...YOU recognized for his 25 years on renewal and growth, new lots, NAME IT* the Community Futures and senior housing. Robin Greenstone Board of Directors. Turnbull spoke of his wish to see SEE US FOR: *Tire repairs, change overs, and balancing He was presented with a musi- more growth in the community, *Towing and boosting * Vehicle lock-outs* cal wall clock for his service. in the school, and from a social ~ photo courtesy of Community aspect. Dave Mayer envisioned ** CAA Local Contractor ** slow but continued growth and Futures Greenstone See us for CAA Memberships! the need to make the community inviting and supportive of new Page 7 THE Underground PRESS November 6, 2014 re-organize an attack on a broader front. Canadian soldiers since the launching of My Grandfather fought alongside these the Casualty Identification Program. men and was fortunate to survive the The researchers analyzed the skeletons London, Rome... Parres? Battle of Amiens. As Chris Parres was to create a profile. This physical profile, born and raised near Carman, Manitoba, in conjunction with dentition, height and By Jim Parres southwest of Winnipeg, before moving age can help narrow down the I. D. of to Saskatchewan, he knew many of the human remains. Biological testing An Exciting Discovery The DND and CAF (Canadian Armed these men and their families. Chris was such as matching up DNA profiles with Forces), used historical research, physical 40 years old at the time of his service descendants is also frequently used. xactly 100 years after the start of E anthropology, genealogical research, overseas and many of his fellow soldiers Using the maternal line (mitochondrial the First World War (1914 -2014) genetic testing, and isotope analysis to were much younger. They referred to him DNA) is often helpful. Mitochondrial the remains of four soldiers from the determine the identities. as ‘Pops’! DNA is used on remains that have been in Winnipeg Grenadiers have now been The remains of soldiers from all sides In a group photo taken June 12th, 1918, the ground more than 90 years. positively identified through modern DNA in WWI are often found at farming and in Brighton, England, before embarking Another tool researchers are able to use techniques. Further testing on four more construction sites. Some bodies were for France, the 15 men in the picture were is called ‘geo-habitation’. The oxygen of the eight remains discovered in 2006 buried in very shallow graves. Some described as the ‘Best of the Bunch’. isotope ratios, from drinking water, are and 2007, in a small village in France are found where they fell. Sometimes This may have been the title used by found in the dentition and jaw bone. They is ongoing. It is believed they are also weapons, parts of uniforms (especially the photographer, Mr. E. Hilton. My can then develop a pattern of habituation members of the same 78th Battalion. metal buttons) provide the first clue Grandfather captioned his copy as ‘Chums that tells where the person has lived. Men from all over Manitoba, as well towards identification. Total positive of the A. S. Co.’. Modern forensic techniques are as volunteers from Saskatchewan, such as ID of the remains of unknown service Chris’ luck ran out; however, in the incredible, wouldn’t you agree? my Grandfather, C. R. ‘Chris’ Parres, were personnel often require historical, next major battle at Canal du Nord/ Please take time to REMEMBER on assigned to the 78th Battalion, Winnipeg biological, and anthropological analysis Cambrai (September 28th to October November 11th EVERY year! Grenadiers and shipped overseas to fight by a special team of experts known as 9th, 1918) 60 kms N. E. of Amiens. He ~ London, Rome... Parres? in WWI. the Directorate of History and Heritage, was severely wounded and almost died The actual site of the burying place Casualty Investigation. from a shrapnel blast, when an enemy of these eight men was discovered when The eight soldiers died during the Battle shell exploded close to where his Unit a 14 year old boy, Fabien Demeusere, of Amiens, wich took place August 8 – was positioned. The Grenadiers had was digging up soil for a garden. This th 17 , 1918, approximately 80 kms north just captured a German Headquarters occurred in the village of Hallu, France, of Paris, France. Canadian forces had with fire from their Lewis machine guns when the boy first uncovered human taken the German occupied area around and were regrouping at the time of the bones in 2006. Fabien is a WWI history the villages of Marcourt and Chilly, and bombardment. Chris Parres spent over a buff. His family home in Hallu, is built driven the enemy out of Hallu, which year recuperating in a London, England upon a former Battlefield. was a mile further east (1.6 kms). They hospital, before returning home to his wife The Department of National Defence attempted to hold at Hallu, but intense and three children. His family found him announced on September 29th, 2014, counter attacks had taken a heavy toll on to be a very different man physically and that Lt. Clifford Neelands, Lance Sgt. the Canadians. Apparently this is where mentally, from the person who enlisted in John Lindell, and Privates Lachlan the eight Winnipeg Grenadiers were September of 1917. McKinnon and William Simms have killed, along with soldiers from several Of the nearly 68,000 Canadian all been positively identified. The other Canadian Units. Intense hand fatalities during the First World War, Government of Canada is continuing to to hand combat resulted in nearly 100 more than 19,000 have no known grave. work with the War Graves Commission fatalities and/or soldiers missing in action. This fortunate recent discovery of eight and in consultation with the soldier’s In the entire Amiens Battle, the total of all soldiers from the Winnipeg Grenadiers Chris Parres on the stoop of relatives towards a proposed ceremony for Canadian soldiers (all units) killed the first is the largest single find of unknown his Snow Lake Cabin internment, to give the four a final resting day (August 8th) was 1036. place. The ceremony is intended to take General Currie decided to have his place in May 2015 at Caix Cemetery, in forces withdraw to the west in an area France. near Marcourt and Chilly, to give time to

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Hope and Jerry Kitzler Celebrate 50th H.D. Central Express On August 9, 2014 (Bus depot) 358-9743 Hope and Jerry's H D Central Express is open daughter Kathy and son-in-law Syd Mc- Mon to Fri 10 to 5 Gregor, along with son ~**~ Colin hosted a 50th Sat closed Anniversary for the Sun closed couple at their beauti- We will be taking freight every week day leaving here at 12.30 (noon) ful home at Portage Bus Passengers MUST buy their tickets here and get la Prairie. In atten- themselves to Ponton. dance were son Rick Any questions please feel free to stop by the bus depot, and we will and daughter-in-law do our best to help you out. Thank You. Jenna and girls, along with many family and friends, including ap- Snow Lake proximately 20 Snow Baptist Church Lakers and former Snow Lakers. Con- 101 Lipsey Drive gratulations go out Service Times Wednesday Bible Study to Hope and Jerry on and Prayer meeting - 7:30 p.m. their actual Anniver- Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. sary date, November 7th. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Call Pastor Fenwick at 358-2002 ~ pictured left: The Kitzler Family courtesy Sunday Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. of Sharon Stubbs Page 8 THE Underground PRESS November 6, 2014 Greenstone honours Lamontagnes

The Flin Flon Reminder's Kelly Oswald reported that volunteers at a recent Commu- The Museum would like to thank the nity Futures Greenstone Gala received “two following crew for separate standing ovations” during an awards the excellent job ceremony that saw Snow Lake’s Dave Mayer of hanging drywall receive an award for 25 years’ service to the at the work bee on Wednesday, October organization, and Roxane and Gerard Lamon- 22nd. tagne receive accolades and a gift for their faith in Snow Lake, as well as their business Clair Pilgrim Keith Scott acumen. Dennis Merber Oswald reported that Five Flin Flon area Ted Stabback businesses – in addition to the Snow Lake Mo- Tyler McMechan tor Inn - were honoured for dedication to their Glen Bartley Garry Zamzow communities. Besides the Lamontagnes from Snow Lake, representatives from AJ’s Mainte- nance and Supply Ltd, Jim’s Custom Doors and In what must be a record, 38 sheets of drywall Windows, MA Ironworks, Paws ‘N’ Claws all were hung in under three hours! Well done received certificates as well as pictures of local guys - and THANK YOU! scenery. In the spring of 2012, the Lamontagnes took ownership of one of the community’s anchor businesses, the Snow Lake Motor Inn. Since that time they have renovated the structure and furnishings and enhanced the business trade, proving not only their business insight, but their commitment to the community the two grew up in. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16th In addition to the service award handed out 12:00-4:00 P.M. to Dave Mayer; Lois (Bunny) Burke, Doug O’Brien, Paul Garrett, Erik Nasselquist, Vasti LAWRIE MARSH COMMUNITY HALL Lamb, Lisa Rogers, Tim Babcock, and Kathy Sponsored by McCormick also received volunteer awards at Greenstone’s 2014 Gala. Close to 100 guests AURORA BOREALIS COUNCIL were in attendance at the ceremony held in Flin Flon’s Unwinder on Thursday, October 16th. More than 30 tables to choose from. As the Lamontagnes were unable to attend, Free Admission Former Snow Lake Mayor and longstanding director at Greenstone, Jack Forsyth, accepted Concession on site. the award on their behalf. MJ Let Christmas Shopping Begin Here!

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Volume 18, Issue 24 Snow Lake, Manitoba November 20, 2014 Jimmy Rankin plays Snow Lake's Lawrie Marsh Did youKnow? • That over the October long weekend the Lakeview Trail sign was vandalized and a beach picnic table was destroyed? The posts for the trail sign were pulled from the ground and tossed into the lake. The sign itself was found at the far end of the beach. Additionally, the lock was pulled off of the concession building at the tennis court. Seems we have one more thing to be thankful for in Snow Lake - that not everyone in town is as big a bonehead as the person who did this! • That thanks are in order for Ronald Kerr, Bryan Bogdan, Brian McMillan, Aldon Kowalchuk, Alan and Joanne Beilman, Twila Korchinski, and Marc Beaulieu for answering the call and helping with the Volleyball story inside? • That there are probably a few others besides myself who look to our new council for leadership and movement on several community issues. Hope- fully the generous amounts of money spent fixing recreation facilities over the past four years will now be offset by (L): Jamie Robinson and Jimmy Rankin performing ~ photo courtesy of Jimmy Rankin website hiring someone to put some people into them! And perhaps the garbage collec- Rankin was more a strummer than a picker on the two acoustics tion service will again get some study can’t say that I have ever knowingly listened to Jimmy Rankin, I he brought with him to stage, and his voice is strong and pure and the idea of reverting back to the but after the Aurora Borealis Arts Council’s presentation of whether he is holding the low notes or hitting the high ones. system we previously had will receive his Back Road Paradise Tour two weeks ago, that could easily It didn’t take the performer long to warm up to the audience; serious consideration! change. after the first two songs he seemed eager to engage and even had Over 150 patrons took in Rankin’s November 6th Snow Lake a little back and forth with the crowd. This was evidenced by his • That former resident Ronald Kerr has show and I’m sure no one left disappointed; perhaps, like myself, an amazing hobby and an even more rebuttal to someone in the hall stating, “You’re not really gonna there were even a few new converts. amazing garage (his own Tiki Bar)? play the Gibson now are you?” “They’re both Gibsons,” he The Lawrie Marsh Hall was buzzing prior to the event, as check it out in this Winnipeg Free Press promptly responded. people settled into their seats and doffed their winter gear. There article from 2013: http://www.win- After Rankin’s opening set, which ran about 45 minutes, he and was also the chance some got a bit of a buzz on before and during nipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/ Robinson paused for a 20 minute intermission. This gave folks the performance, as the event was licenced for spirits. tiki-your-fancy-214460511.html and the a chance to grab a quick beer, glass of wine, or a coffee. During The show began shortly after 7:00 p.m. as Rankin and YouTube Video located at this address: the break, folks from the Arts Council took the opportunity to accompanist Jamie Robinson took to their ‘spartan’ stage setting, http://youtu.be/h4PnhL0SkdQ make a 50-50 draw they’d sold at the outset of the event. They after a glowing introduction from the Arts Council’s Sylvia announced the winner from the stage and Maurice Nogier proved hat as of October 7th there were 38 Zamzow. • T that even if his Canadiens have to work hard to buy their wins, all houses for sale in Snow Lake? They began the show softly and Rankin and Robinson’s he had to do was plop down his five bucks. Maurice went home harmonies put me in mind of a 1970’s act called ‘Loggins with a cool $215 in his pocket. • That there are only 772 days until Snow and Messina’ (‘Danny’s Song’, ‘Your Mama Don’t Dance’). The second set began a bit up tempo from the first and this was Lake's 70th Anniversary and 2584 days Robinson is an exceptional guitar player and proved it often dialed up even more as the show progressed. By the time Rankin until Snow Lake's 75th Anniversary (70th on this evening, he was no slouch with the mandolin either. in 2017, 75th in 2022)? MJ See RANKIN on page 3...

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It was a and vocals were impressive for concert for the ages… all ages. their ages – everyone is over And you know; it wasn’t all 65; Christy McVie is 71! But of music either. There was a lot of them all, Lindsey Buckingham Editorialfor - ‘Rumours’ - would never have come about interaction between artists and impressed me the most. The guy ome thoughts… S without their contributions. Between them they audience… and it was more than is a deceptive guitar player. He I recall the first time I heard Fleetwood Mac, they wrote seven of the eleven songs on the legendary just the standard, “I can’t hear doesn’t play with a pick, actu- were referred to as ‘Peter Green’s’ Fleetwood Mac bestseller and co-wrote another. you Winnipeg… let’s make some ally strums and finger picks his and they played strictly blues; nothing like the As noted, I’d heard a few of the band’s tunes noise!” crap. Each member, other ‘Turner Model One’ guitar, which band we know today. Two in the current lineup: back in the late sixties and even owned their ‘Bare than John McVie, mentioned how is astonishing when you consider Mick Fleetwood (drums) and John McVie (Bass) Trees’ album a few years later, but like everyone happy they were to once again some of the lead solos he winds have been with the band since the beginning – else, I was gobsmacked the first time I heard the have Christy McVie on stage with out on. His fingers are moving as actually Green named the band by combining their ‘Rumours’ album at the age of 20 in the spring of them. One assumes John would fast on the body of the guitar as last names. But back at that time (1967) they were 1977. I even remember where I was… at an ‘after have told Christy himself (or they are on the neck. The solo former members of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, the bar’ party in the dorms (actually the dorm that perhaps he wasn’t all that happy he ended ‘I’m So Afraid’ with and playing alongside legends of the genre like is now part of the Diamond Willow). I was pound- to have her back). Ms. McVie had folks shaking their heads Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, Honeyboy Edwards, ing down a few cool ones with the boys, when hadn’t appeared with the group in amazement and screaming in and Big Walter Horton. They didn’t become Punker (Jimmy Young) threw it on the turntable. since the late 1990’s, and after appreciation. And the guy moves household names until 1977 and the release of the We all stopped talking and just listened. A classic seeing the role she took in per- like he’s 20, none of that ‘Joe ‘Rumours’ album. was born right then and there! forming their catalogue of hits, Cocker – Ozzy Osbourne spaztic- The current lineup began to form in 1970, when They say you can never recapture your youth, one wonders how they ever could like shuffling’ here. As well, John McVie’s wife Christy (Vocals, Keyboards, but I’ll tell you for two and a half hours on the have done a show without her! Stevie Nicks moves about the Accordion) joined. It then reached fruition in evening of November 10th, I came the closest I’ll This was particularly evident stage as she always has; exagger- 1975, when Stevie Nicks (Vocals, Tambourine) ever come to doing just that! My wife Leone and during her vocals on ‘Over My ated swinging and swaying move- and Lindsey Buckingham (Guitar, Vocals) merged I, along with brother and sister-in-law Hilton and Head’. Anyway, in addition to ments with her clothing following with Fleetwood and the McVies. Both Christy Val Wood, took in Fleetwood Mac’s show at Win- the thanks that they heaped upon behind her. Nick’s vocals on McVie and Nicks have been major influences nipeg’s MTS Centre. It was spellbinding! From her, there were long introductions ‘Landslide’ were also a highpoint ever since; not only for their haunting vocals, the opening salvos of Fleetwood’s base drum to to songs and even some of the of the evening. but also their writing and arranging skills. The Stevie Nick’s heartfelt, heart-to-heart after, not group and individual member’s They also played like they success of the album that everyone knows them background that was imparted on were in their 20’s. There was no the crowd. It was a nice touch backup band and they were two and seemed almost personal at hours into the show before there times. was any sign it might end. 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...RANKIN from page 1 started into the beginning notes of ‘Followed Her Around’ people were swaying in their seats, clapping their hands, and singing along. It was WATERPROOF fairly obvious that many at the show were quite familiar with Rankin’s vast catalogue of music and GUARANTEED WINDPROOF there were many attending on this night who shared HOURS OF FUN IN THE SNOW WITHOUT BEING COLD OR GETTING WET ! his maritime roots. As the music got louder and faster, the old Lawrie Marsh Hall never sounded better; Rankin’s man on the mixer this night earned his wage and more. The sound was crisp and clear and pleasing to the ear. When the performer and his accompanist finally came to the end of their presentation, the crowd showed their collective gratitude and clapped, whistled, and whooped till he offered up an encore. He’d obviously contemplated this final three song set, beginning with a soulful and relevant Remembrance Day tune, ‘Banks of Sicily’ by John Allan Cameron, followed it up with one of his Christmas songs, ‘Tinsel Town’; then closed with ‘Whiskey when the Sun Goes Down’. After another rousing round of applause, the two gents left the stage; then came down into the main hall to talk with audience members and sign CD’s. From start to finish the show ran two hours and ten… which is just about as long as anyone cares to sit in the chronically uncomfortable chairs of the Lawrie Marsh Hall. Nevertheless, a great show in a more than suitable venue. It should also be mentioned that the members of the Aurora Borealis Arts Council once again outdid themselves. The shows this fine group brings to our little town are always top notch and this one was certainly indicative of that. They deserved some of the applause rendered on this night as well. Bravo. MJ

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See EDITORIAL on page 5... “Every person is defined by the communities she belongs to.” ~ Orson Scott Card Page 4 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 Why do we say that? by: Phyllis Verbeek

again; I tell her I’ll never leave again. ~ written by f I were not a physicist, I would probably “I Richard Berry. be a musician. I often think in music. I live A popular ditty from Australia called ‘Waltzing my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms Matilda’ does not really mean waltzing with of music.” This is a quote by Albert Einstein. a pretty lady christened Matilda, as we would Personally, I don’t know anyone who does not immediately assume. Actually the word billabong enjoy some, or many types of music. With that in is a pool of stagnant water, a swagman is a hobo mind, this column will be devoted to some of the and a Matilda is a word used for knapsack. music which has become legend, why this is so, Waltzing means hiking. The image of a homeless and how the titles were chosen. person camped beside stale water is hardly eW will begin with a ballad written by Richard anything to sing about; however, such is the Berry in 1955 (which netted him $750.00) ‘Louie song: Oh there once was a swagman camped in Louie’ has become a standard in pop and rock a billabong; under the shade of a coolibah tree; music, made famous by The Kingsmen in 1963. And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling; Many artists/performers have recorded ‘Louie Who’ll come a waltzing Matilda with me? Chorus Louie’ since that time, selling more than a quarter Who’ll come a waltzing Matilda my darling; billion dollars in copies. The song was originally Who’ll come a waltzing Matilda with me; Waltzing written and performed in the style of a Jamaican Matilda and leading a water bag; Who’ll come ballad. It tells the story of a Jamaican sailor a waltzing Matilda with me? Down came a returning to the island to see his lady love, whose jumbuck to drink at the water hole; Up jumped the name: of course, was Louie. The Kingsmen’s swagman and grabbed him with glee; And he sang edition was the subject of an FBI investigation as he stowed him away in his tucker bag; You’ll about the supposed, but non-existent, obscenity come a waltzing Matilda with me. Down came of the lyrics; an investigation that ended without the squatter a riding on his thoroughbred; Down prosecution. Since their lyrics were unintelligible, came the troopers one two three; whose is that folks assumed they were indecent. This occurrence jumbuck you’ve got in the tucker bag; You’ll come gave the recording the publicity to make it the a waltzing Matilda with me. But the swagman he most popular rock and roll song in history. ‘Louie up and he jumped into the water hole; Drowning Louie’ has been recognized by organizations and himself by the coolibah tree; and his ghost may be publications worldwide for its influence on the heard as it sings in the billabong history of rock and roll. In part the ballad goes like Who’ll come a waltzing Matilda with me? this: Louie Louie, oh no Me gotta go; Aye-yi-yi-yi, he ‘What’s the story?’ column is basically an overview; or the Everyone is familiar with the ‘Happy Birthday’ T I said; Louie Louie, oh baby; Me gotta go; Okay, telling of ‘the story’ on a different Snow Lake resident in each issue. song. Originally the song was written as ‘Good let’s give it to ‘em, right now! See Jamaica, the How it works is… each issue's subject will be asked a series of Morning Dear Children’, by two school teachers moon above; It won’t be long, me see me love; ten questions that will hopefully allow readers to get to know each -- Mildred and Patty Hill. In 1924, a publisher Louie Louie, oh no; Me gotta go; Aye-yi-yi-yi, I individual a little better. So in this issue we ask, 'What’s the story' changed the words to ‘Happy Birthday To You’, said; Louie Louie, oh baby; Me gotta go. Fine on… Patricia Moose? (shown here with her Granddaughter Ariel) and it has been a birthday ritual since then. Ten little girl waits for me; Catch a ship across the years later, a third ‘Hill sister’ heard the ‘Happy How long have you lived in Snow Lake? sea; Sail that ship about, all alone; Never know if Birthday’ version in a Broadway musical and sued I moved from Thompson to Snow Lake close to 11 years ago. I make it home. Louie Louie, oh oh no; Me gotta the show. She won the case and since then, if the What is your age and marital/ family situation? go, oh no; Louie Louie, oh baby; I said we gotta melody is used commercially, royalties must be I 'm 43 years old and live with Rick Stoltz and our dog Nixon. go. Three nights and days I sail the sea; Think of paid to the Hill family! What do you do for a living? girl, constantly; On that ship, I dream she’s there; Thought for today: Life is a song, just sing it! I work as a housekeeper at the Diamond Willow Inn. I smell the rose in her hair. Take her in my arms What is your favorite book(s)? Canadian Tire and Sears catalogues. What is your favorite TV show(s)? We remember everything about you, Just about anything on the History or Discovery Channels. And while Mark lies in your voice, your smile, your touch, What is your favorite movie(s)? peaceful sleep... the way you walked, the way you talked, Forrest Gump and Comedies. His memory we shall the way you looked at us, meant so much. What is your favorite food(s)? always keep. Chicken, Poutine, and Pickerel. We remember all the words you said, What is your favorite song(s)? some funny, some kind, some wise, All Country Music... and N.C.I. Sadly missed and What is one thing most people don’t know about you? all of the things you did for us, I have four children; three of them also make their home in Snow we see now with different eyes. forever loved: Lake, and I have four grandchildren; three girls and a boy. We remember every moment we shared, What is the thing you like most about Snow Lake? seems like only yesterday, Friendly people, it is a quiet peaceful community, with good Mom and Dad, Brad, fishing! PM or maybe it was eons ago, Mark It's really hard to say. Jamie, Joan, Sarah, David Gogal You are gone from us now, and Ethan Gogal December 24, 1971 but one thing that can't be taken away, – your memory resides inside our hearts, November 18, 2012 and lights up our darkest days. Anglican/ United Church (102 Balsam Street) COMMUNITY OF FAITH Gathers Sundays at 11:00 AM Interested in a Service of Worship and Coffee time Christmas or 'SHOP LOCALLY' ad All are welcome! in either or both Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be of our next two editions? added unto you. Contact us at [email protected], 358-2887, 358-0072, or drop your copy off at My father said there were two kinds of Sweet Nothings prior to 5:00 p.m. on people in the world: givers and takers. Nov 29th for the Dec 4th edition The takers may eat better, but the givers or before 5:00 p.m. on Dec 13th sleep better. ~ Marlo Thomas for the Dec 18th edition! Page 5 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014

spoken by Prime Minister Stephen Harper Ninety four year-old ...EDITORIAL from page 3 back in 2005, in the midst of the Liberal WWII Veteran Ben sponsorship scandal. However, they have ~**~ Foord; shown here a bit of a hypocritical ring to them in light By now, most, if not all will have heard of Dean Del Mastro’s recent conviction with his son Greg and about Selinger’s ‘Gang of Five’. These for election fraud. Here is a guy who granddaughter Sara- are the five senior cabinet ministers from served as the parliamentary secretary to Lyn Koop celebrating Manitoba’s Provincial NDP Govern- the Prime Minister of Canada. He was 60 years as a member ment who resigned because of leadership caught in an election fraud, charged, of the Royal Canadian concerns and policy differences. The convicted and up to that point all that had Legion. The celebra- five: Finance Minister Jennifer Howard, happened to him was he resigned from tion took place in the Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Health the Conservative Caucus. Although the clubroom of Branch Minister Erin Selby, Jobs and Economy legality of the move was questionable, #241 after the Novem- Minister Theresa Oswald, and Municipal there were rumblings that he would stay ber 11th Remembrance Government Minister Stan Struthers said on as the Peterborough MP through an it was becoming increasingly difficult to appeal of that verdict. Incredibly, the Day Service. It was do their jobs, because the premier had Conservatives even suggested having the toasted with a cake stopped listening to their advice. Procedure and House Affairs Committee made by Wanda Huff I saw this coming from a mile off, so (and not the House of Commons) look at denoting the milestone it sure shouldn’t have come as much of circumstances regarding Del Mastro that and a smile a mile wide a surprise to the Premier! Remarkably, included whether he should be suspended on the face of the well it seems as if it caught him off guard. I or expelled from the house. They even- know and universally have to wonder who he is listening to? It tually advised that they would vote in loved Veteran. sure can’t be anyone who was in favour favour of an NDP motion to suspend him ~ photo courtesy of immediately. He ended up resigning his of raising the sales tax by a point… Wanda Huff particularly after all but swearing that seat on his own accord and as a result gets he wouldn’t. I’m sure he couldn’t find to keep the fat pension he worked so hard a person in his own family in favour of for. Astonishingly, the ‘tough on crime that… let alone anyone in the general Conservatives’, stood and gave this con- public! I’ll tell you, what is a surprise is victed criminal a standing ovation as he resigned his seat in the commons. To add Name the Trails WINNERS that it took this long for people within his own government to react to it. insult to injury, $39,310 from a fundraiser Selinger has to go and the NDP put on by his Riding Association went shouldn’t have to wait for a leadership directly to his defence of the charges. The Snow Lake review at their March 2015 convention to Conversely, it was only ‘alleged’ that Mining Museum had Lakeview Trail confirm it. That gives them scant time to Conservative Senators Mike Duffy, Pa- regroup under a new leader and fight an mela Wallin, Patrick Brazeau and Liberal three (3) entrants with election that must be called by October 6, Senator Mac Harb, claimed bogus travel a total of twenty one Diamond Drill Trail and housing expenses, when their axe 2015, or at the latest April 19, 2016, if the (21) names submitted. Feds call their own in the fall. came down. After an Auditor General As it sits, Selinger has little chance of investigation began, Duffy, Wallin, and Prospector Path drawing convincing numbers at a leader- Harb repaid the ineligible amounts. Harb At a meeting of the ship review. If there is division in his retired a few months later, and in Novem- own cabinet, he’d have to be stunned if he ber 2013 (after Harper crowed loud, long, board, on November 5, didn’t realize that it would be multiplied and hard about it), Duffy, Wallin, and two names were picked Brazeau were suspended from the Senate within the party, and rampant within the for the trails. electorate. This should never have gotten without pay. This marked the first time this far. As soon as there were rumblings, in Senate history that a senator had been he should have called for a review imme- sanctioned over expenses without being diately.o T stay on now, he is only crip- convicted of a criminal offence. Duffy, of pling the party and assuring a provincial course was eventually charged (but oddly, The Boreal Trail (Pipeline) will be renamed ‘Prospector Path’ the PM's then Chief of Staff who was loss with him at the helm. Staying till - submitted by Marc Jackson and the Chicadee Trail (Side- party to Duffy’s fraud, but also a close March just makes it harder for the new confidant to Harper, was not). walk from hospital to corner at Home Hardware) will be leader, who will only have a few months What is wrong with this picture? renamed ‘Diamond Drill Trail’ - submitted by Dori Forsyth. to try and turn things around. He should Shouldn’t that “Bend the rules” quote be do the right thing and resign now. applied evenly to all… or was that just New signs will be designed and produced over the ~**~ something that was said while in opposi- winter and put up next spring.

tion and really had no bearing or privilege Do you remember these words: "Bend Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the rules, you will be punished. Break the if power was attained, if a friend of the law, you will be charged. Abuse the public Conservatives was caught/convicted, or if everyone who submitted names! trust you will go to prison”? They were the party was hurting in the polls? MJ

MORTGAGE SALE Anglican-United Church 102 Green Street, Snow Lake, Manitoba

CHRISTMAS SALE The land and building known as 102 Green Street, Snow Lake, Manitoba Title No. 2557497/3 will be sold at auction, at 9:30 AM on Tuesday the 16th day of December, 2014, at Snow Lake Family Saturday, November 22nd Resource Center, 131 Balsam Street, in Snow Lake, Manitoba. from 2 - 3:30 p.m. The Vendor is informed that the property is a 3 bedroom bungalow approximately 4 years old with a main floor area of approximately 1440 square feet and a full basement. Lawrie Marsh Community Hall The property is sold subject to Sale Conditions approved by the District Registrar of the Portage La ~ coffee, tea, juice, muffins for sale Prairie Land Titles Office, Caveat 50081N/3, Misc. Instrument 192517OSN/3, property taxes accruing after December 31, 2013, and outstanding water bills, if any. ~ large selection of baking, A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or bank draft is required at the time of sale and the and 'Penny Parade' balance according to the sale conditions. There is a RESERVE BID which will be announced at the auction. EVERYONE WELCOME! For further information or a copy of the Sale Conditions, contact:

ROY JOHNSTON | TDS Music doesn't lie. If there is some- Barristers and Solicitors 363-10th Street thing to be changed in this world, Brandon, Manitoba then it can only happen through R7A 4E9 PAUL ROY music. ~ Jimi Hendrix (204) 727-0761 Page 6 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 Candles lit for those who served in Snow Lake: Herb Halver- Richard Jones. Jackie Jones for son, Gordon Kitchen, John WWII Vets Dave and George Dutka, Hanley Dahle, Harry Carrier. Kim Stephens and Graham, Peter Tataryn, AIbert Richard Jones for the Town of Schweitzer, Peter Smadella, Snow Lake. Katie Spruyt for Gordon Rupp, Clayton Robin- Opa Spruyt. Sydney, Darcy, son, Jim Kjalgaard, Norm Lind- and Connor Coulson for their sey, Stan Major, Paul Neilson, Great Grandfather WWII Vet Lorne Porter, George Gamble, Gordon R. Doak. Rick Leaman Joe Walters, Jack Goodall, Wilf for ‘All Veterans’, and Phyllis Lipton, Jake Bitzer, and Fred Verbeek for Tom Verbeek. and Eileen Burr. Comrade Cathy Stabback Subsequently, Comrades then recited ‘Forget Them Not’, Stubbs and Stabback began she began: We've lined their calling forward those who boots all in a row, And amongst wished to lay candles: Gail them stand, The saddest scene Eastman/Halleigh Johnston I’ll ever know, Goodbye dear laid the first in memory of her friend, goodbye! Through mud father/great grandfather WWll and rain and battle blows, We Vet Eric Stoltz, WWI Vet cried cursed prayers, On blood- Harry Roberts, and Afghani- soaked clothes; And from that stan Vet Chad Horn. Desert wound his life did flow, Please Storm Veteran Darren Longpré stay we begged, please stay! placed his candle for Korean There is a time that soldiers Vet Lucien Longpre. Agnes know, Hornyak and Dennis Hornyak When so many die, That the for Korean Vets Russell, Roy, pain and woe, ls too much for and Glenn MacDonald and the mind to hold; Roll on your for WWll Vets Joe, Andy, and drums, roll on! George Galambos. Joanne A band of brothers stand in Bradley laid a candle for WWII their rows; The empty boots Vet Bob Bradley. Jody Wilson still, Where a life did grow, Our and Cam Booth for her father friends have gone, no more to (L): Legion Comrades Cathy Stabback, Lois Charron, Sharon Stubbs and Veteran Darren Longpré WWII Ted Wilson. Maralyn know; Remember them always, ~ photo by Marc Jackson Romanuik for her father WWII Remember! Vet Gordon McKercher. Ella o T end the ceremony, Afghanistan or who served in other areas of conflict, he Royal Canadian Legion Branch #241 held Nogier for WWII Vet Boedy President Stubbs very fittingly T Listen to Veterans talk about their experiences,” their Annual Candlelight Tribute Ceremony at the Glidden. Marilyn and John Hu- called Veteran Darren Longpré Stubbs offered. “Above all, we must vow never to Veteran’s Corner Cenotaph at 6:30 p.m. on the meniuk for her father WWII Vet (who stood on guard as those forget. However you choose to remember, be sure evening of Wednesday, November 5, 2014. For the Robert Wilson and WWI Vet congregated laid their candles) to share with everyone you know. Together, it is our second year now, there were close to 50 people in Art Wilson. Teacher Twila Ko- forward to recite the ‘Act of duty to pass on the legacy and keep the memories of attendance, a noteworthy and welcome trend for this rchinski for WWl Vet Joseph H. Remembrance’, which is the Canadian Veterans alive. Please take time to remem- yearly observance. Once again the weather was cool, Kerr. Lois Charron for WWII fourth stanza of Lawrence Bin- ber! Canadian Vets never forgot us, so let's not forget but there was warmth that emulated from the service Vet Jake Bitzer. Marc Jackson yon’s poem, ‘For the Fallen’. them,” she added. itself and from congregating with others in the act of for his father WWII Vet Ian M. He stated with the emotion that President Stubbs then called Halleigh Johnston, remembrance. Jackson. Leone Jackson for all in attendance felt on this Great Granddaughter of WWII Veteran Eric Stoltz Leader of the assembly, Legion President Sharon WWII Vet Joan Currie. Betty cold evening: They shall grow and the daughter of Afghanistan Veteran Kelly John- Stubbs opened the service at the appointed time and Brian Hicks for WWII Vet not old, as we who are left grow ston, forward to recite the ‘Commitment to Remem- and began, “ln recognition of Veterans' Week we Gordon R. Doak, WWII VET old: Age shall not weary them, ber’. Miss Johnston said: They were young, as we welcome you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Eileen Burr, and for all Fallen nor the years condemn. At the are young. They served, giving freely of themselves. #241 Candlelight Tribute Service. During this week, Soldiers. Joyce Radford for going down of the sun and in To them we pledge, amid the winds of time, to carry November 5th to 11th, hundreds of commemorative WWII Vet Ken Radford and the morning, we will remember their torch and never forget. We will remember them. ceremonies and events will take place across the WWII Vet Peggy Radford. them. Lord God of host, be with us yet, Lest we Forget, country to recognize the achievements of our Darlene and Bill Pleasance for Mrs. Stubbs thanked every- Lest we Forget. Veterans and honour those who made the ultimate her parents WWll Vets Covert one for attending and noted that When Miss Johnston receded back to the assembly, sacrifice. During Veterans' Week there are many and Doreen (nee Wanamaker) the candles would remain lit un- Comrade Cathy Stabback read The Veterans’ Prayer. ways to show that you remember and honour our Armsworthy, The Wanamaker til November 11th. Attendees Following this Mrs. Stubbs stated that she would Veterans: Pin a poppy above your heart, Attend the Family (WWII Vets) and the gathered in the Legion for cake, like to remember her husband Veteran Gerry Stubbs local Remembrance Day ceremony, Talk to a friend McLean and Pleasance Fam- coffee, and camaraderie. MJ and she also lit a candle for and acknowledged the or relative who has just returned home from ily (WWII and WWI Vets). following veterans who no longer have family living Richard Jones for Boer War Vet

THE MINE SIGN Planning, site clearing, concrete work, and finally fitting signs for every producing mine in the Snow Lake Area was finally completed on October 21st. The Mine Sign shows the name, distance, and direction to each mine in our area that actually produced ore from 1917 (the Ballast Moosehorn Mine) to the present (the Reed Mine). AND, we’ve left lots of room for more mines to be added at the bottom! Some site work remains to be done next spring. ~ Paul Hawman Page 7 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 According to Darryl By: Darryl Wooley It was not a good year to be a Blue Bomber difference either. Should have spent more fan! Years like this last one, I wish I was a time at Birch Lake when I was a kid; golfing Riders fan. They never give up! They can on the old airstrip. I’m playing hockey SNOW LAKE be losing 80 to 0 and there will still be dozen again this year on two Rec Teams; both still or so fans buck naked, with watermelons have a couple of guys older than me, so I COMMUNITY on their heads, at minus 30 degrees, with guess I’ll be around for another year or two. two minutes left, thinking a comeback is Just checked the NHL standings, Roger CHRISTMAS CONCERT coming. With the Bombers done, everyone should be happy the Canadians are number Friday, December 5th, 2014 — 7 P.M. one. Stabback should be happy the Leafs In Winnipeg jumped on the Jets' bandwagon Lawrie Marsh Community Hall are not last, and I’m happy Winnipeg has a and that has kept the paramedics busy with Admission: $2.00 per person people breaking bones falling off the wagon. team, so I don’t have to cheer for the Oilers anymore. The media never gives them a break; they All money raised will be donated to the criticize them if they lose, then when they Back to golf... I managed to get in a few Snow Lake Community Library go on a winning spree, they are all over rounds of golf with my brothers this year. Join us for a Christmas evening of easy listening music from some of With the exception of Jim who took golf the talented people of your community. Share in a cup of apple cider, them for not scoring enough goals. Just let coffee, tea, or juice and a special cookie or treat. in university, it doesn't come down to who them play and show them we support them. A perfect start to the Christmas season. They already have a coach, they don’t need won, but who lost the least. Seems it’s a 15,000 more. family tradition with the Wooleys... we are REFRESHMENTS AND GOODIES WILL BE SOLD PRIOR TO THE Enough about Winnipeg… I retired not good golfers. Well, wishing everyone and their families START OF THE CONCERT AND in January and my brothers bought me a DURING THE INTERMISSION membership at the Morden golf club. I a safe and happy holiday season and hoping PRICE: $1.00 PER ITEM managed to golf four to five days a week. Marc will forgive me for my late submission ~ This event is being organized by the Snow Lake Book Club You know how people say you get better and allow if you golf more! Well they are wrong. me to write New clubs and a new $400 driver made no again. ~ Darryl

Legion Ladies Halloween Party submitted by Annette Lamontagne 1yr. Olds 1st Frog – Farrah Galloway 2nd Police – Peyton McLeod 3rd Bunny – Braya Tait 2yr. Olds 1st Butterfly – Jazlynn Violette 2nd Tiger – Kade Lobert 3rd Monkey – Lilly Pegg Saturday December 6th 3yr. Olds Community Hall 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 1st Witch – Ariel Linklater 2nd Cowboy – Porter Meuse Elegant Tea Served (by local firefighters) 3rd Princess – Sadie Doak Craft and Bake Tables 4yr. Olds Raffles and Penny parade 1st Anna (from Frozen) – Eva Turnbull 2nd Cat – Bambi Tait Fashion Show 3rd Ladybug – Baily Bishop And More 5yr. Olds 1st Pirate – Noel Yoder ~Hosted by the Snow Lake Health Auxiliary~ 2nd Elsa (from Frozen) – Calyn Lobert 3rd Captain America – Colin Anderson

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: By now, most people have had an opportunity to view the newest additions around town, that being the numerous mining artifacts, and the mine sign post. What better way to portray history in a mining town! Thank you to Paul Hawman, for his dedication to the Snow Lake Museum and his sidekick Clair Pilgrim and all the people who have assisted them with this latest attraction in Snow Lake. It defi- nitely adds 'Glitz' to our little mining town.

Glen and Dianna Bartley Page 8 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 25 year V-Ball drought comes to end

Back Row: Seth Cholodnuik (Asst. Coach), Logan St.Pierre, Alexander Fisher, Zach Roberts, Christian Fisher, Justin Francis, and Bryan Bogdan (Coach) Front Row: Brady Kowalchuk (C), Austin Roberts, Kade Korchinski, Cole Dunbar ~ photo courtesy of Aldon Kowalchuk also won handily against Wabowden, and our number for years in multiple semi- ville, they were going to have to hit that he Joseph H. Kerr Senior Boys Volley- T gained a win by default in order to clinch finals. I came into our room all dressed ball, and we needed our defence on their ball Team has finally won Zone 11. This first place in our pool. The next game was up, and the message was simple: I came toes to get the ball to our setters. The year, the team consisted of four Grade 12 against Grand Rapids in the quarter final dressed for pictures… and it was time game started and I knew we had it in students, four Grade 9s, and one grade at the Lawrie Marsh Hall. We did take the for this team to realize their potential and the bag after seeing the first serve come 10 and 11, so the level of experience and win by a large margin, but the quality of play up to it. Our motto for the day was over… our JHK boys sent it back with a leadership is drawn from a broad spec- our play wasn't there. It honesty had me to play like the score was 24 - 24, and no huge smash. It was by far the best game trum. At zones, just as they did at the Jace very concerned, and we had quite a long one was allowed to look at the scoreboard, this team has played; with bodies diving Ryan Memorial Tournament, the team ‘hallway meeting’ right after the game. me included. Well they bought into it, and everywhere to get the ball back up and pulled together, and it couldn’t have come I wasn't sure how the boys were going came out with guns blazing, finally end- then attack. It was great volleyball and at a better time. to respond, but it ultimately was in their ing the ‘loss to Wabowden in the semis’ a big boost of confidence for the guys as Zones Round Robin play saw the hands. drought. they head to provincials in Melita, Mani- JHK boys play well offensively against The next morning was the semi-final This set the stage for the final. The toba on November 26th. ~ Coach Bryan Easterville to take a win, which turned out against Wabowden, a team that has had team knew that in order to beat Easter- Bogdan to be foreshadowing for the final. They

Looks like the mullets weren't the only thing the In Memory 1989/90 JHK Tigers had of working for them. Prior to this year, they were Pat Wilson the last Snow Lake Boys' Volleyball Team to bring (Who passed away home the Zone 11 November 14, 2010) pennant... Pictured: Back (L):Troy Woroniuk, Kevin Bill, Richard Turn- bull, Troy Cockle, Brent Sadly missed along life's way, Stiff, Coach Aldon Kow- alchuk (whose son played Quietly remembered every day, on the 2014 team) No longer in our life to share, Front (L): Rick Romaniuk, Cory Wiwcharuk, Wayne But in our hearts she's always there. Tower, Chad Vinkle, and Neil Foy. Forever loved by your family ~ photo courtesy of Brian McMillan and Ronald Kerr Page 9 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 Reed mine and higher realized zinc prices, At the company’s newest acquisition, partially offset by lower realized copper Rosemont located in Pima County, Arizo- prices. na, approximately 50 kilometres southeast Back in black! Also, third quarter ore production at of the city of Tucson, a drill program is Hudbay's Manitoba business unit was currently underway, which is intended to 15% higher than the prior year's third gain a better understanding of the geologi- quarter, as a result of higher production cal setting and mineralization, and to col- volumes at Lalor and Reed. Operating lect additional metallurgical, geotechnical costs per tonne of ore in the third quarter and hydrological information. of 2014 at 777 were 26% higher, com- During a question and answer session pared to the same period in 2013, primar- subsequent to the conference call/webcast ily due to increased pastefill requirements, several questions were asked in respect to the increased cost of ground support local operations materials and lower production volumes. Orest Wowkodaw from Scotiabank be- Operating costs per tonne of ore in the gan, “Just curious in terms of the potential third quarter of 2014 at Lalor were 23% Lalor Concentrator, I wonder if you could lower compared to the same period in give us an update on what your thinking is 2013, due to higher production volumes. now in terms of whether to go ahead and Garofalo explained that as a result build that or just to stick with the refur- of reduced metal production from the bished Snow Lake Concentrator.” Senior 777 mine year-to-date and the unsched- VP and COO Alan Hair answered, “We’re uled two-week shutdown of the shaft in not quite ready to answer that question yet October, contained zinc, gold and silver Orest. We’re doing quite a detailed trade in concentrate from the Flin Flon area off study. There is a number of things are likely to be below guidance for 2014. to consider and the best way to optimize “However, good results from the Lalor both the concentrator option and the mine and Reed mines are expected to enable plan, so in time of having an answer to full year production from the overall that question (probably) by the end of Manitoba business unit to be within guid- this year.” Wowkodaw then asked a ance ranges,” he said. supplementary question: “Would that then Specifically on Constancia, the project include a new mine plan for Lalor at the was approximately 94% complete on a same time?” The answer was: “Depend- proportion spent basis at the end of Sep- ing on what we end up on in terms of tember 2014, of the total project capital timing, it may. But right now, I would budget of US$1.7 billion. The power expect that it would be very similar to transmission line to the site has been com- what current expectations are.” missioned, conveyance testing is under- Next, Stefan Ioannou of Haywood Hudbay President and CEO David Garofalo at the Lalor Grand Opening in September 2014 way and ore commissioning at the crusher Securities asked, “With the exploration ~ photo(s) by Marc Jackson has been completed. Major mechanical ramp at Lalor, just wondering that within installation is complete in the grinding 2015, when do you see it being done and expected to climb in ore production from, udbay issued their third quarter results area, with work focused on finalizing how much actual drilling do you think H the maturing 777 mine. They contributed in a news release on October 29, 2014, and piping and electrical installation. The you might get out of this thing in the next to 15% higher ore production and a 3% im- followed it up with an October 30th con- project workforce is in a ramp down phase year?” Hair answered again, “There are provement in combined mining and milling ference call/webcast attended by interested with a significant number of contractors actually two phases to the ramp. The costs in the Manitoba Business Unit. “As people from the investment community. It being demobilized. Staffing is proceed- first is development which gets us to the a result, overall production and operat- appears that after numerous quarters in the ing as planned and necessary training is position where we can better define the ing cost is unchanged, even taking into red, the company is back in black ink. underway and on schedule. In addition, existing copper/gold zone and then there consideration an unscheduled two week In attendance for the webcast were: the concentrate transport contract has been will be a further extension out later in shutdown of the 777 shaft in October,” said President and CEO David Garofalo, Se- awarded and mine offices and mainte- the year to access the area of those high Garofalo. nior VP and CFO, David Bryson, Senior nance facilities are now complete. The grade intercepts. We haven’t actually With Constancia reaching copper VP and COO Alan Hair, VP of Business project remains on track for first concen- finalized our exploration budget for 2015, concentrate production in the 4th quarter, Development and Technical Services Brad trate production in the fourth quarter of so I can’t give you the absolute metres at Garofalo says that the company is poised Lantz, VP of South American Business 2014 and commercial production in the this stage.” In follow-up, Ioannou asked, to attain a sustained period of continual Unit Cashel Meagher, VP of Manitoba second quarter of 2015. “Do you think you will enter that phase growth, copper production and cash flows Business Unit Rob Winton, and VP of Ari- Correspondingly at Lalor, it achieved two, which has sort of the big upside, do enhanced by declining capital invest- zona Business Unit Patrick Merrin. commercial production at the end of the you think you’ll get a fair bit of that phase ment. He says that they are on the cusp In the summary that was released prior third quarter, hoisting in excess of 60% of two type drilling done next year, or is of delivering free cash flow from their to the webcast, it appears all is well with the planned monthly capacity per annum. that going to be sort of, you know, right newly expanded business, after four long Hudbay. They had a solid quarter, with all Hudbay has invested approximately at the end of the year into 2016?” Hair years of mine building. This, he says, will of the gain and much of the future promise $413 million of the total mine construc- answered, “No, I’d say that would be a lot allow them to return capital to sharehold- coming from their Manitoba operations. tion budget of $441 million. Major items later, we’ll have quite a bit on our plates ers and compound these returns into new The release noted that their 2014 produc- to be completed include the installation of just dealing with the copper/gold zone.” opportunities such as the recently acquired tion and operating cost guidance remains the surface exhaust fans and the con- Closing the session, CEO David Garo- Rosemount (Arizona) Property. unchanged, with production from the Lalor struction of an office and change house falo thanked everyone for attending and The CEO went on to tout the company’s and Reed mines offsetting the anticipated complex. This work is expected to be wished them a great day… MJ safety record, a good one with 18.5 million decline in ore production from 777. completed in the fourth quarter of 2014. hours (at September 2014) without a lost It was a quarter that saw the Lalor mine The company mined 158,861 tonnes BELOW: Senior VP and COO Alan Hair time accident (LTA) at Constancia. Ad- reach commercial production on time and of ore in the quarter, at a copper ditionally, they have surpassed the 1000 on budget and the mine’s production shaft grade of 0.72% and a zinc grade day mark at Lalor without a LTA, with the operating routinely. As well, the massive of 8.91% from a combination second phase of the Lalor Project achiev- Constancia Copper Project in Peru is now of ore development, cut and fill, ing commercial production at the close of close to 94% complete and the company and longhole stope mining. Over the 3rd quarter. contemplates first concentrate production 88,000 tonnes of ore were hoisted Financially, in the third quarter of 2014, later this year, with commercial production up Lalor’s main production shaft Hudbay’s operating cash flow, before projected for the second quarter of 2015. following its commissioning in change in non-cash working capital, Add to this, they finalized their much August 2014. decreased to $11.7 million from $12.8 mil- discussed acquisition of Augusta Resource As well, the Snow Lake con- lion in the third quarter of 2013. Operating Corporation’s Rosemont copper project in centrator has been refurbished cash flow in the third quarter was nega- Arizona. and now has the ability to treat its tively impacted by approximately $12.0 “In the third quarter of 2014, we contin- originally designed capacity of million in costs incurred in connection ue to build on the momentum that started 2,700 tonnes per day. with the acquisition of Augusta Resource last quarter, with strong growth in copper Finally, Lalor’s underground Corporation. However, profit and earnings production and cash flows as compared exploration ramp progressed well per share in the third quarter of 2014 were to the same period last year,” company during the quarter and is over $49.2 million and $0.22, respectively, com- President and CEO David Garofalo stated. 25% complete. The exploration pared to a profit and earnings per share of “Copper production grew 23% and operat- drilling that will take place via $3.0 million and $0.03 in the third quarter ing cash flows nearly doubled during the this ramp will assist in upgrad- of 2013, respectively. quarter, when the one time effects of the ing inferred resources to a higher The company’s total revenue for the Augusta transaction costs are excluded.” resource category, as well as third quarter of 2014 was $185.4 million, The CEO explained that positive results establish an underground drilling $55.2 million higher than the same period from smooth and steady operations at platform in 2015 to further test the in 2013, primarily as a result of higher Lalor and Reed Mines were offsetting, and down dip extension of the copper/ sales volumes with the completion of the gold zone. Page 10 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 Some people are old at 18, some are What's Old is New! young at 90... time is a concept that As is many times the case, the items featured in this column will seem ordinary to humans created.~ Yoko Ono those who work with them day in and day out, or to those now retired who operated them during their working life. However, what is mundane and frivolous to some, is obscure and intriguing to others. So it is that we go about featuring articles and items in this column that come from the trade of mining. They also all hold the distinction of being artifacts featured or situated in our own Snow Lake Mining Museum. This edition, we showcase three relics from mines and mining in the area. They are: 1) an underground truck, 2) a mill hole, 3) a slusher blade.

1) 20-ton Dux Underground Truck - Ghost Lake, which operated from 1972 – 1988, held the distinction of being home to the first underground truck used in area mines, a 20-ton Dux that featured the capacity to articulate its body as well as dump. This particular truck currently sits on the back east side of the Mining Museum property. At one time all local mines were track based operations, with rail laid throughout and trammer engines and muck cars were used to move ore. Through an industry wide move to modify mining methods, new, more powerful machines were introduced and underground trucks were part of this retrofit. A simple explanation of how they work is when blasted ore is loaded at the muckpile by Scoop Tram or LHD (Load Haul Dump), the underground truck provides transport from there to surface (in a decline), or to mine collection points to be skipped to surface (via a shaft). The DUX Company is still in business and they still sell the DT-Series of underground dump trucks. These trucks are available with standard dump box, ranging in capacity from 6 to 50 metric tonnes (7 to 55 short tons). They also manufacture Teledump Trucks, Cement Remix Trucks, Scissor Lifts and Scalers. Of note, Atlas Copco manufactures the world’s largest articulated underground mining truck, the Minetruck MT85. It has high capacity, but fits in a small envelope. It is 3.4 m wide and 3.5 m high, easily fitting into 6.0 x 6.0 m drifts. Despite its length (14.0 m), its turning radius is 44 degrees, which results from an electro-hydraulic steering of the rear axle, which gives maximum maneuverability.

2) The Mill Hole - Mining Museum Board Chairman Paul Hawman explained how the metal mill hole was incorporated. “When in the stope, you try to make gravity work for you as best you can,” he said. “You would go in and take an undercut, which would be 8' high and as wide as the ore is and as long as you can manage. Once you get that done and all the ore out and down the raise. So you've driven your * Fun Bingo 1st and 3rd muck raise up into the stope, now you have a place to muck to, sometimes Thurs. of the month at 7:00 p.m. two of them if it is a long stope, as well as a manway entrance - in and out. Then your air and water comes from the top. After that undercut is done, you are going to move up. So you drill your up holes and bring the next breast down; again, making gravity work, because everything goes down. *General Meeting, 3rd Well, you've lost your mill hole or your raise that gets the muck down to the chute on the next level, so what they did was they built this (metal mill hole) up over the Saturdays of the month at muck raise as it came up in the sill. So, when the first eight feet is out, you take * Meat Draw, every the next one, down, so now you're 16 ft. high. Before you do anything more, you 11:00 a.m. clean it all out and build a mill hole by adding pieces until it is up to where the Saturday at 4:00 p.m. sill will be, then you'd take the next one. You'd carry those with you all the way through and sometimes these (mill holes) were 200 + feet long and they snaked and moved around more than you'd ever believe. I can remember the guys hauling *Chase the Ace, every these in stopes. They would put them on a flatcar and take them in from the shaft to the manway, then they'd get them off and manhandle them over to the top of the Saturday during raise and hook them on to a tugger, then down the raise into the stope, then they'd manhandle them from there over to where the mill hole was. The term mill hole the Meat Draw! comes from anything fit to go to the mill.”

3) The Slusher Blade - The Slusher was what would be used to move muck * Whist, every Friday to the mill hole. “It was hooked to the slusher drum with two cables, one drum overwound and the other underwound, at 7:30 p.m. so one would pull and the other let out,” explained Hawman. “One cable came out to a block on the backwall and down to the back of the slusherblade. That was how you moved it back. Then the other drum Phone (204)358-2308 hooks to the toe of the slusher and that's how you pulled it ahead, so really all it did for more details! was go back and forth.” MJ Page 11 THE Underground PRESS November 20, 2014 years. Along with Judy started to lose its bloom. McKiernan, we started up Our first choice was the old Tyranite gold mine in the two music jams per week Shiningtree – Gowganda camp, located midway between in her park. Monday Timmins and Sudbury. There was still some tonnage with London, Rome... Parres? afternoon was Country ounces underground, but best of all it had road access By Jim Parres music and Thursday and was only six or seven miles away from my fully night was Bluegrass- equipped work camp. I drove to Haileybury, Ontario to do Gospel. Both jams a search of the titles. There was a highgrade pipe nearby BOOM TO BUST Part I were very successful that had been previously bulk sampled. We felt it was a and Thursday night was usually ‘packed to the rafters’. promising property that we could make news with, plus There’s an old saying that predicts ‘nothing ever stays The Palm Gardens Park committee did extremely well apply some modern geological thinking to build up the the same’! It is so painfully true. financially and after spending the first $1000 on a decent ounces to a viable economic level. The leased claims, we After my battles with the Saskatchewan Government sound system, the rest has been ‘gravy’. Some of the found, were registered to a shoe company. from 1995 - 98 and Ipsco in Regina (1998 - 99), I was Park residents voted against the music jams, but as of The shoe company, it turned out, was owned by Pat pretty well ready to hang up my sword and call it a day. today they are still carrying on. Success breeds jealousy I Sheridan, a mining Engineer from Toronto. I negotiated I could never quite fathom why a steel producer would guess, or whatever. with Pat and I thought we had struck a deal. I drew up an go to such nefarious (at least in my mind) lengths to be The early 2000’s saw an increase in mineral option agreement and had arranged for a financial backer involved in a high risk ‘diamond play’ which went nowhere! exploration, but by 2006 it had peaked. In 2007, while in with some big bucks. He had actually been involved Maybe there’s an answer out there somewhere, but I may conversation with Steve Stares of Benton Resources, he with the property previously and thought it still had great never know it. inquired if I was interested in starting up a new Company? possibilities. The Knife Lake copper project had taken up most His parting words intrigued me as he stated, “We raised I met with Pat at Hy’s Bar and Restaurant in Toronto of our time and energy for three years. My wife and I $18 million last week for Benton.” You could do a lot of on King Street. He was sitting at his usual table which were ready for a break after spending 50 weeks a year exploration work with $18 million. doubled as his office. When I sat down at the table I working on the Copper Quest property for Leader Mining The Stares Brothers from Benton, Newfoundland came noticed a couple of Royalty cheques from the Lac des International Inc. from Calgary. on board as Directors and supported me. I decided to call Isles Platinum-paladium mine sitting on the table. The In 1998, I had drilled six holes on Dan Ziehlkes’ the Company ‘Jiminex’, which stood for JIM MINERAL mine is about 80 kms north of Thunder Bay. interesting gold property at Assean Lake. One of the EXPLORATION. I showed the agreement to Pat and he looked it over. last holes had clipped a short, but rich, gold intersection. In talking to the securities lawyers in Toronto, it was He said, “Where’s my advance royalties clause?” “What It was a nice ‘sniff’ but Copper Quest had a $30,000 decided to do a Capital Pool Company (CPC), which I had advance royalty clause,” I replied. He said he had told payment and besides, gold was sitting around $250 an never done before. We did a seed capital financing, then me to pattern my agreement after an agreement he had ounce, so it was almost impossible to raise money for a I flew out to Calgary where Leede Financial was willing to with another Company on a property in Quebec, but I gold play. do an IPO (Initial Public Offering), so we could get listed didn’t remember any talk about advance royalties. This I had battled Ipsco and the Saskatchewan Government on the TSX-V as a CPC. might be a big ‘fly in the ointment’? An advance royalty in the courts, but found out they had a lot deeper pockets The idea of a CPC is that you raise the money first means that even though you’ve paid cash and stock than I did. I was ready for a change of pace. and find a property subsequently. Normally, you stake for the property, so in essence your Company owns it, One day, I got a phone call from an unidentified caller. or option a property (mineral claims) that has a showing you must pay, in this case $25,000 every quarter. This He asked if I was interested in selling the control block of with economic possibilities, get an Engineer (Professional advance money is then deducted from the royalty once Copper Quest shares. I thought maybe I recognized the Geologist) to write a report and then you do your IPO. the property goes into production. voice, but wasn’t positive. His call raised some interesting Once we had money in the bank, we started to My backer was also there, sitting over by the piano in questions. What was up? scrutinize a list of properties (mostly gold possibilities) the bar. I took the agreement over to him and said, “Pat I canvassed the family, who all had shares and being that we had accumulated information on to determine wants an “advance royalty clause.” “Tell him to shove it,” battle weary, we decided to sell. When Mr. ‘X’ called which properties were meritorious in terms of acquisition. he said. “If that’s in the deal I’m out!” So that was the end again, I was instructed to call a certain lawyer, so the deal I might mention that most of the best prospective areas of all my hard work to land the Tyranite Mine property. could move ahead. for holding mineral claims in Manitoba and Ontario had I later learned there was some bad blood between The people I did the deal with to take over Copper been staked. Many claims had been optioned to various these two over the same clause on a previous agreement. Quest reneged on their promise to me, but I discovered in companies (We were determined to work only in Canada). For a junior company, it could be quite onerous. the legal documents they did extremely well. Even though It became a real chore to locate a property which we felt Jiminex would need some other property to complete my handshake reward was very small in comparison to had excellent potential, was close to infrastructure, but their ‘qualifying transaction’ on. theirs, they still had to shaft me. Nature of the business, wouldn’t break the bank in acquisition costs. Although ~ London, Rome... Parres? I guess. difficult, it was a very Even in our new ‘subdued’ life we stayed quite busy. interesting test, as we soon We got to spend some time at our place in Texas in found out. It was now mid the Rio Grand Valley, where we hadn’t been for three 2007 and the boom was

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