SUMMER 1969 VOL. 29, No. 2 CONTENTS
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SUMMER 1969 VOL. 29, No. 2 CONTENTS VOLUME :Z9, No. :Z, SUMMER 1969 1. Editorial. HARRY MILES, Editor 2. Farewell. Published quarterly at Flin Flon, Manitoba 3. Winnipeg Office. by Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Limited. 4. Green Trophy Competition. Authorized as third class mail, Post Office 5. Flexar Opening. Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. Permit No. 5252. 6. Appointments. 7. Toronto Office . • 8. Main Office. PICTURE CREDITS 10. Flin Flon Area Mines. Front cover color picture, Reflections in 12. Snow Lake Area Mines. Flintoba Creek, by Vera Honeyman; outside back covor picture, Northern Lake Scene, 14. Community Club. by Cyril Steventon. All other pictures con- 16. Surface & Transportation. tributed, or by H.B.M...& S. Publications Department. 18. Warehouse. 19. Research-Assay. • 20. Safety Department. 23. Mechanical & Construction. OUR COVER 24. Churchill River Power. 25. Zinc Plant. 26. Power House. 27. Smelter Department 28. Electrical Department. 29. Mill Department. 30. Trout Festival. 32. Parade of Champions. 35. Pictures. 36. Pictures, Wit & Wisdom. The calm surface of Fllatoba Creek In what Is known as the North Star Mine area, southeast of Flin Flon, reflected a pictur- esque summer sky when this picture was taken. EDITORIAL TOMORROW'S LEADERS ENTURIES ago Diogenes said: "The foun- requires guiding hands: government, business, Cdation of every state is the education of its the professions, the fine arts and the mechanic youth." To which can be added another self- arts. evident truth: "From the ranks of today's youth will come the leaders of tomorrow." A moment of truth will be faced by a num- ber of young people everywhere during the Never before in Canada's history has there summer holidays. And, as in the past, when the been such great demand for well educated citi- fall school term starts, there will be some faces zens; and only through education can our young missing for a variety of reasons. Some students people be made ready to cope with the great will not be able to return, while others will tides of changes that are sweeping over the decide that getting any kind of a job will be world. better than going back to school. Today's youp.g people are well aware that Those of the non-returnees who try to de- education prepares them for opportunity, and velop natural aptitudes by attending technical that opportunity grasped and -pursued can bring or vocational schools will still have a chance a rewarding life. What they must also be aware of carving out a fairly good livelihood. But of, however, in order to take advantage of the those who grab at low income jobs just to facilities for education now available, is that escape school will run the risk of committing there must exist or be cultivated the will to themselves to a lifetime of low-standard living. learn, a hunger for knowledge, and the deter- To this latter group we would urge: before you mination to strive for it. give up on school, ask yourselves one final question : If I quit school now, with only a Education does not come from schools and partial education, where do I go from here? colleges alone. But the learning to be gained in these institutions provides a basis upon which Adults know that constant emphasis on get- the student can build, toward the general range ting a good educat~on is irksome to those going and quality of intelligence required in today's to school. But education is vital and parents world. and well-wishers of youth just can't afford to stop stressing its importance. The need for leadership in all walks of life is greater today than ever before, and oppor- Tomorrow's citizens and tomorrow's leaders tunities are unlimited for those with the neces- will need all the education they can get. Just sary qualifications. Business is reaching out how well they are educated, and the kind of more and more for people with education in learning they absorb, can determine not alone depth, employees who can function from a the future of our world and way of life, but sound basis of learning. Every aspect of living the course of history as well. 1 Guest of honor Reg. Blake is shown centre above with One of two " unique" gifts is being removed from its exec utive vice-pre ident W. A. M orrice left and general container here. manager D. J. Robertson right. in 1930 to work in the Company Hospital. FAREWELL GATHERINGS The wedding took place at Waskada, Manitoba HONOR REG. BLAKE in 1932. In his remarks to the farewell reception at FAREWELL gatherings in both Flin Flon Flin Flon, Mr. Morrice said the guest of honor and Winnipeg, for which Company officers was "a very valued member of our staff and and staff members were hosts, honored Arthur he will be greatly missed." He added: Reginald (Reg) Blake on the occasion of his retirement March 31 . He held the posts of "He has handled the financial affairs of our assistant treasurer and assistant secretary when Company from the 30's, when the ways of he retired. accounting were generally si mple, to the present E. S. Austin, president of Hudson Bay time when the amount of 'red tape' and statis- Mining and Smelting Co., Limited, was master tical data, both taxwise and otherwise, make of ceremonies for the Winnipeg reception, as- his professional duties most complicated in- sisted by executive vice-president H. A. Mc- deed." Kenzie, and assistant treasurer and assistant Mr. Morrice said that in his own inimitable secretary E. A. Rummery. style, Reg had endeared himself to the hearts W. A. Morrice, executive vice-president, was of all who worked with him. In concluding chairman of the Flin Flon gathering, assisted his remarks, Mr. Morrice extended to Mr. and in presentations by D. J. Robertson, general Mrs. Blake and family, the sincere wish for manager, and G. H. Mcintosh, assistant to the many happy years together. general manager. In his reply, Mr. Blake had several humor- Mr. Blake was the recipient of a large ous anecdotes concerning his early days with Eskimo carving at the Winnipeg farewell, and the Company at Flin Flon. In concluding on a transistor world-radio receiver at Flin Flon, a more serious note, he said his 39 years of plus two unique gifts of local origin which service with Hudson Bay had been rich in inspired colorful responsive remarks from the association with many fine people, whose kind- guest of honor. ness and friendship he would long remember. Born in Norwich, England, March 4, 1904, Equipped for retirement with gifts designed and presented by Reg Blake began his employment with Hudson Howard Mcintosh, left. Bay at Flin Flon, April 17, 1930, as a meal checker at 53 cents an hour. He subsequently worked in the capacity of shipping clerk for the accounting department here before being transferred to the Winnipeg office June 7, 1935. He was chief accountant there until 1949 when he was named assistant treasurer. He became assistant secretary as well in 1954. While still at Flin Flon, Reg Blake married Edythe Amos, a trained nurse, who came here 2 WINNIPEG OFFICE ERMA HAMIL TON UCH activity has taken place in the Win- Mnipeg Office since our last issue. Early in January, Jean Watt decided to enjoy the climate of "Westwood". We miss Jean in the office and hope that she will enjoy what- ever work she pursues. Company president E. S. Austin holds Eskimo carving pre- sented to retiree Reg. Blake, 2nd from left. Executive vice- Arlene Ingimundson returned to the office president H . A. McKenzie and E. A. Rummery. assistant to the Traffic Department, to fill in the gap treasurer and secretary complete the group. until the head office move to Toronto in July. Guest of honor surrounded by the distaff side of Winnipeg office staff. back row, left to right: Phyllis Franklin, Margaret Arlene will be taking up the full time task of McLean, Marjorie Robertson, (Mr. Bl ake), Darlene Savage, Arlene l ngimundson. Erma H amilton. Front row kneeling, keeping house and looking after a family at Rit a Emerison, Maisie Gray, Nancy Hnatychen. that time. Rita E merson joined us on January 20th and has been busy looking after the work for Dr. Sarthou and Mr. Epp. Rita enjoys snow skiing, water skiing and , we understand, is quite a bowler. Rita is married and has two children, so is kept busy as well looking after her family. Gerry Pestun decided that the North had more appeal to him than Toronto and left us in February. He now is with Intern ational Nickel at Thompson. We also welcomed to our staff, April 1, 19 69, Mr. John L. Carpenter, who has been appointed General Counsel for the Company. March 28th the staff honored Mr. A. R. Blake, Assistant Secretary and Ass istant Trea- surer, who retired April 1 after 39 year of to a 9 lb. 5 oz. son, David , on March 8th. service. A dinner was held at the Manitoba Sandra informs us th at he is progressing nicely. Club where Mr. E. S. Austin , Company Presi- AI Gillies and his family started the holiday dent, acting as Master of Ceremonies, paid season earl y this year by motoring to Banff, tribute to Reg for his long, faithful and loyal March 29th, for two weeks. They are all ski service to the Company. Best wishes for a enthusiasts and enjoyed their stay at Sunshine long, happy retirement were extended to Reg Lodge.