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 <WRAP rightalign><fs large>**British Columbia, Canada**</fs></WRAP> <WRAP rightalign><fs large>**British Columbia, Canada**</fs></WRAP>
  
-Dealing with the Supervisors from the point of view of a TWU Representative, on grievances, etc. I could add lots of negative things, about many on the list below, \\ +Dealing with the Supervisors from the point of view of a TWU Representative, on grievances, etc. \\ 
-and originally started to do that in collecting this information. But then realized that would be sinking to their level. So the site has been modified to record history only. \\ +I could add lots of negative things, about many on the list below, \\ 
-I know the good, from the bad, and so do they! There still might be a comment or 2, lingering around, on some of my pages, if it is relevant, or a part of history.  +and originally started to do that in collecting this information.\\ 
 +But then realized that would be sinking to their level.\\ 
 +So the site has been modified to record history only. \\ 
 +I know the good, from the bad, and so do they! \\ 
 +There still might be a comment or 2, lingering around,\\ 
 +on some of my pages, if it is relevant, or a part of history.  
  
-Over the years there has been many supervisors, that have come and gone in the District. If we had Union trouble with them, we would hear, \\ +Over the years there has been many supervisors, that have come and gone in the District. \\ 
-"Wait long enough, they will be gone from the District before the Union person." A statement that proved true in many cases. \\ +If we had Union trouble with them, we would hear, \\ 
-Most on the list used the area as a stepping stone, to advance their careers to the top. Very few on this list, made it to the so called top.+"Wait long enough, they will be gone from the District before the Union person."\\ 
 +A statement that proved true in many cases. \\ 
 +Most on the list used the area as a stepping stone, to advance their careers to the top.\\ 
 +Very few on this list, made it to the so called top.
  
 Here is a list in Alphabetical order, of Supervisors located in the Terrace District Here is a list in Alphabetical order, of Supervisors located in the Terrace District
  
-I have added any pictures of them I may have.  FIXME+I have added any pictures I may have.  
    
  
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 ==== B ==== ==== B ====
   * Gerry Bakker (Satt, Trrc CO) (retired in Trrc, died in 2017)    * Gerry Bakker (Satt, Trrc CO) (retired in Trrc, died in 2017) 
-  * Brian Bates (Smtr network) +  * Brian Bates (Smtr network) {{:bc:bctel:plant:brianbates.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Deanna Bellissimo (Opr Svc) (1978- left in 1980 to PG)+  * Deanna Bellissimo (Opr Svc) (1978- left in 1980 to PG) {{:bc:bctel:supvdeannabellissimo1981.jpg?100|}}
   * Raymond (Ray) Benner (Smtr Const)   * Raymond (Ray) Benner (Smtr Const)
   * Charles (Charlie) Leonard Bennie (District Manager Terrace District to 1967)(note below)   * Charles (Charlie) Leonard Bennie (District Manager Terrace District to 1967)(note below)
   * Erna Bischoff (Bishcoff?) (Opr Svc)   * Erna Bischoff (Bishcoff?) (Opr Svc)
-  * Bob Blue (Smtr Network, Trrc I&R)+  * Bob Blue (Smtr Network, Trrc I&R) {{:bc:bctel:supvbobblue1981.jpg?100 a|}} Worked for BC Tel/Telus from 1966-1997, retired in Abbotsford BC
   * Dave Brown (Pr Rupert Network)   * Dave Brown (Pr Rupert Network)
   * Gordon Brown (Smtr Const)   * Gordon Brown (Smtr Const)
-  * Claude Bussieres (Smtr Network) (was Trrc Dist Supv 2006) (former Antenna Crew Member based in PG)+  * Claude Bussieres (Smtr Network) (was Trrc Dist Supv 2006) (former Antenna Crew Member based in PG) {{:bc:bctel:plant:claudebussierescloseup.jpg?100|}}
  
  
 ==== C ==== ==== C ====
-  * Dave Carey (Trrc I&R/PBX)+  * David (Dave)Edward Carey (Trrc I&R/PBX) b-ca 1940
   * Harlan Chew (Pr. Rupert Network)   * Harlan Chew (Pr. Rupert Network)
   * Rose Cleeve (Trrc Opr Svc)   * Rose Cleeve (Trrc Opr Svc)
   * Terry Close (Smtr Const)   * Terry Close (Smtr Const)
-  * Brian Copeland (Trrc Const) (left to Kelowna area) +  * Brian Copeland (Trrc Const) (left to Kelowna area) {{:bc:bctel:plant:briancopeland.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Rob Cumiskey (Svc Ctr)+  * Rob Cumiskey (Svc Ctr) {{:bc:bctel:robcumiskey.jpg?100|}}
  
  
 ==== D ==== ==== D ====
-  * Gail Davis (Svc Ctr) (came in 1980) +  * Gail Davis (Svc Ctr) (came in 1980) {{:bc:bctel:supvgaildavis1981.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Gerry DeKerf (Svc Ctr) +  * Gerry DeKerf (Svc Ctr) {{:bc:bctel:plant:gerrydekerf.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Dave Deleenheer (Ktmt) (was Eng Supv out of PG in 2003)+  * Dave Deleenheer (Ktmt) (was Eng Supv out of PG in 2003) {{:bc:bctel:plant:davedeleenheer.jpg?100|}}
   * Pat Donnelly (Opr Svc)   * Pat Donnelly (Opr Svc)
   * John Donovan (Smtr Const, ca 1980)   * John Donovan (Smtr Const, ca 1980)
-  * Joe Dunn (Svc Ctr) (1974-75, Secretary Terrace Kinsmen club)(Customer Service Manager Nov 1976) +  * Joe Dunn (Svc Ctr) (1974-75, Secretary Terrace Kinsmen club)(Customer Service Manager Nov 1976) {{:bc:bctel:joedunn.jpg?100|}}
  
  
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 ==== F ==== ==== F ====
-  * William A. "Bill" Fagervik (Trrc Network, QC Islands)+  * William A. "Bill" Fagervik (Trrc Network, QC Islands) 
   * Corrine Fertado (Opr Svc)   * Corrine Fertado (Opr Svc)
 +  * Charles Finch- Dec 1957- District Commercial and Traffic manager
  
  
 ==== G ==== ==== G ====
-  * John Edward (Jack) Greaves, 2  (Trrc PBX Supv) (I&R Supv) (see note below) + 
-  * James (Jim) Gural (Trrc Network Supv)(see note below)+  * William "Bill" Graham- Terrace District Plant Manager- Dec 1957 {{:bc:bctel:william_bill_graham_district_plant_manager_terrace_district_dec_1957_.jpg?100|}} 
 +  * John Edward (Jack) Greaves (Trrc PBX Supv) (I&R Supv) (see note below) {{:bc:bctel:jackgreaves2.jpg?100|}}\\ 
 +                            b- Sept 20, 1928 in Winnipeg MB- d-Dec 11, 1998 in Terrace 
 +  * James (Jim) Gural (Trrc Network Supv)(see note below) -Deceased 2015
  
  
 ===== H ===== ===== H =====
-  * Don Helliwell (QC Islands) +  * Don Helliwell (QC Islands)   {{:bc:bctel:plant:donhelliwell.jpg?100|}}
   * Yvonne Hickman (Ktmt & Trrc Opr Svc)   * Yvonne Hickman (Ktmt & Trrc Opr Svc)
-  * Brooke Hodson (Pr. Rupert, Trrc Radio) (left in 1990 to PG) Lives in Lower Vancouver Island (See Plate Section Below)\\+  * Brooke Hodson (Pr. Rupert, Trrc Radio) (left in 1990 to PG) Lives in Lower Vancouver Island, at Youbou (See Plate Section Below) {{:bc:bctel:brookehodson2.jpg?100|}} \\
         * (View the **[[bc:bctel:photos|Photo Collection from Brooke]]**, new Oct 2009)         * (View the **[[bc:bctel:photos|Photo Collection from Brooke]]**, new Oct 2009)
-  * Lyle Douglas (Skip) Hollands (Svc Ctr) (see note below)+  * Lyle Douglas (Skip) Hollands (Svc Ctr) (see note below) {{:bc:bctel:plant:skiphollands2.jpg?100|}}
   * Mark Hubber (Trrc Opr Svc) (left Terrace in 1984)   * Mark Hubber (Trrc Opr Svc) (left Terrace in 1984)
-  * Sharon Husberg (Svc Ctr)+  * Sharon Husberg (Svc Ctr) {{:bc:bctel:sharonhusberg.jpg?100|}}
   * Al Hyde (CT&S)    * Al Hyde (CT&S) 
  
  
 ==== I ==== ==== I ====
-  * Bryon Isfeld (alias Santa) (Ca Maint, Trrc)+  * Jim Inglis- (District Plant Foreman, Kitimat, involved in first call Nov 4, 1967 from Kemano)   
 +  *  Bryon Isfeld (alias Santa) (Ca Maint, Trrc)
  
  
 ==== J ==== ==== J ====
-  * Gord Jakubec (Trrc I&R)+  * Gord Jakubec (Trrc I&R) {{:bc:bctel:gordjakubec.jpg?100|}}
   * Don Jeffrey   * Don Jeffrey
  
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   * Bruce MacRae (I&R Trrc)   * Bruce MacRae (I&R Trrc)
   * Al Mason (Trrc Opr Svc)    * Al Mason (Trrc Opr Svc) 
-  * Bill May (Smtr/Trrc BTE) +  * Bill May (Smtr/Trrc BTE)  
-  * Ray McCabe (Trrc Const)+  * Ray McCabe (Trrc Const) {{:bc:bctel:plant:raymccabe.jpg?100|}}
   * Jack McDougall (Trrc Radio/Toll)   * Jack McDougall (Trrc Radio/Toll)
-  * Ken McLean (Trrc Network) (Nov 1978, Network Svc Manager 1977)(moved to PG) (AGM) (retired) (See Plate Section below) +  * Ken McLean (Trrc Network) (Nov 1978, Network Svc Manager 1977)(moved to PG) (AGM) (retired) (See Plate Section below) {{:bc:bctel:supvkenmclean1981.jpg?100|}} {{:bc:bctel:kenmclean1988.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Dave McNeice (Ktmt, Trrc Eng/Facility) (became Tech supv 1990) (retired in Trrc) +  * Dave McNeice (Ktmt, Trrc Eng/Facility) (became Tech supv 1990) (retired in Trrc) {{:bc:bctel:plant:davemcneice.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Mary Mehl  (Trrc Svc Ctr- ca 1980)+  * Mary Mehl  (Trrc Svc Ctr- ca 1980) {{:bc:bctel:supvmarymehl1891.jpg?100|}}
   * Ron Merk (QC Islands)   * Ron Merk (QC Islands)
-  * Larry Miller (Smtr Network) (retired) +  * Larry Miller (Smtr Network) (retired) {{:bc:bctel:plant:larrymiller.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Stan Miller (Trrc Toll/Radio) (retired)+  * Stanley (Stan) William Ian Miller (Trrc Toll/Radio) (b- Mar 31,1936 in Halifax NS, d- Aug 15,2024 in Sidney, BC)\\ {{:bc:bctel:plant:stanmiller.jpg?100|}}
   * Tes Moore (Opr Svc) (left Terrace in 1984)   * Tes Moore (Opr Svc) (left Terrace in 1984)
-  * Frank Mungiello (Smtr Network)+  * Frank Mungiello (Smtr Network) {{:bc:bctel:supvfrankmungiello1990.jpg?100|}} 
 +  * John A. Murray- (District Commercial and Traffic Supervisor working out of Terrace, was involved in first call from Kemano Nov 4, 1967)
   * Jon Myers (Smtr Network) (ca 1980)   * Jon Myers (Smtr Network) (ca 1980)
  
  
 ==== N ==== ==== N ====
-  * John Nitz (Pr. Rupert)+  * John Nitz (Pr. Rupert) {{:bc:bctel:johnnitz.jpg?100|}}
  
  
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-  * Don Parr (Trrc Radio Supv) (retired in Terrace) (see **[[bc:bctel:plant:radio|Trrc Radio Section]]**)  (DeceasedDon passed away Jan 7, 2016 at his home in Lac la Hache BC) +  * Donald Geoffrey (DonParr (Trrc Radio Supv) (retired in Terrace) (Deceased) (see **[[bc:bctel:plant:radio|Trrc Radio Section]]**) {{:bc:bctel:donparr2.jpg?100|}} \\ 
-  * Stanley (Stan) George Patterson (see note below) (Deceased) (Trrc Gen Mgr) +                  * (b- Aug 301932 in winnipeg, MB, d- Jan 7, 2016at his home in Lac la Hache BC) 
-  * Steve Pearson (Trrc Facility supv) +  * Stanley (Stan) George Patterson (see note below) (Deceased) (Trrc Gen Mgr)  
-  * Bob Pegg (QCI, Trrc I&R Supv) (left in 1990 for Castlegar) (I believe he might be an owner and breeder of American Brittany Spaniel dogs now, Bragdon Brittanys, at Genelle BC)+  * Steve Pearson (Trrc Facility supv) {{:bc:bctel:plant:stevepearson.jpg?100|}} 
 +  * Bob Pegg (QCI, Trrc I&R Supv) (left in 1990 for Castlegar) {{:bc:bctel:plant:crewbobpegg.jpg?100|}} \\ 
 +                *  (I believe he might be an owner and breeder of American Brittany Spaniel dogs now, Bragdon Brittanys, at Genelle BC)
   * Kathy Peterson   * Kathy Peterson
   * Ron Powell (Trrc Toll)   * Ron Powell (Trrc Toll)
-  * Tony Praill (Svc Ctr)+  * Tony Praill (Svc Ctr)  {{:bc:bctel:tonypraill.jpg?100|}}
  
  
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 ==== R ==== ==== R ====
-  * Bill Reynolds (retired May 30, 1986) (Trrc Network Supv., District Foreman, Installation Operations Supv., and I&R Supervisor) (Pioneer Member at large\\ +  * Bill Reynolds (retired May 30, 1986) (Trrc Network Supv., District Foreman, Installation Operations Supv., and I&R Supervisor) 
-       * 31 years with BC Tel, started working at BC Tel January 1955 as a lineman.  He was born in Hazelton BC, Bill was a long time member of the Shriners Deceased 2017+       * Telephone Pioneer Member at large {{:bc:bctel:plant:billreynolds.jpg?100|}} {{:bc:bctel:williambillreynolds.jpg?100|}} \\ 
 +       * 31 years with BC Tel, started working at BC Tel January 1955 as a lineman. Bill was a long time member of the Shriners 
 +        He was born in Smithers BC, Deceased Aug 2017, in Terrace BC
   * Margaret Robertson (Ktmt & Trrc Opr Svc)   * Margaret Robertson (Ktmt & Trrc Opr Svc)
   * Dave Robinson (deceased) (Trrc Network)   * Dave Robinson (deceased) (Trrc Network)
   * Sandy Robinson (Opr Svc) (left Terrace in 1984)   * Sandy Robinson (Opr Svc) (left Terrace in 1984)
   * Bill Rush (**[[bc:bctel:plant:trrccablemaint|Trrc Ca Maint]]**) (see **[[bc:bctel:plant:radio|Trrc Radio section]]**) (Deceased May 1, 2012, Bowen Island) {{:bc:bctel:plant:billrush.jpg?100|}}   * Bill Rush (**[[bc:bctel:plant:trrccablemaint|Trrc Ca Maint]]**) (see **[[bc:bctel:plant:radio|Trrc Radio section]]**) (Deceased May 1, 2012, Bowen Island) {{:bc:bctel:plant:billrush.jpg?100|}}
-  * Guy Rushton (deceased) (Satt)+  * Guy George Rushton, b- Apr 4, 1933 St. Catharine, ON, d- Apr 16, 2004 in Vancouver BC (Satt Supv.)
  
  
 ==== S ==== ==== S ====
-  * Denise Sawtell (Phone Mart Trrc) (came in 1990) +  * Denise Sawtell (Phone Mart Trrc) (came in 1990) {{:bc:bctel:denisesawtell.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Dennis Scanlon (Trrc Const)+  * Dennis Scanlon (Trrc Const) {{:bc:bctel:supvdennisscanlon1985.jpg?100|}}
   * Len Shaw (Svc Ctr) (left in 1987 Abbotsford)   * Len Shaw (Svc Ctr) (left in 1987 Abbotsford)
-  * Les Sinnot (alias Speedee) (Trrc Radio) +  * Les Sinnot (Trrc Radio) b- England, d- Aug 4, 2012 in Terrace BC {{:bc:bctel:lessinnott.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Faye Smith (nee Mitchell) (secretary of the Pioneers) +  * Faye Smith (nee Mitchell) (secretary of the Pioneers) {{:bc:bctel:fayesmith.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Greg Smith  (QC Islands) +  * Greg Smith  (QC Islands) {{:bc:bctel:plant:gregsmith.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Rod Snazel (Pr. Rupert) (Lived on Trutch Island, mid 60's) (moved to Kitimat after Trutch, then Prince George) \\+  * Rod Snazel (Pr. Rupert) (Lived on Trutch Island, mid 60's) (moved to Kitimat after Trutch, then Prince George) {{:bc:bctel:supvrodsnazel1991.jpg?100|}}\\
         * (Mar 2009 Treasurer Langley Power and Sail Squadron), his wife Inga is the Historian, Langley BC         * (Mar 2009 Treasurer Langley Power and Sail Squadron), his wife Inga is the Historian, Langley BC
   * Bill Spearn (Trrc Const) (1981- left to PG in 1987)   * Bill Spearn (Trrc Const) (1981- left to PG in 1987)
-  * Bill Stanway (QC Islands)+  * Bill Stanway (QC Islands) {{:bc:bctel:supvbillstanway.jpg?100|}}
   * John Stevens (Trrc Const)   * John Stevens (Trrc Const)
  
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-  * Doris Valverde (Svc Ctr) (left to Nanaimo in Apr 1987) +  * Doris Valverde (Svc Ctr) (left to Nanaimo in Apr 1987) {{:bc:bctel:dorisvalverde.jpg?100|}} 
-  * John Vanderwal (Trrc Const/ Svc Ctr) (came in 1974- resigned May 2,1980)(Nov 1978, Terrace Dist Customer Svc Manager) +  * John Vanderwal (Trrc Const/ Svc Ctr) (came in 1974- resigned May 2,1980)(Nov 1978, Terrace Dist Customer Svc Manager) {{:bc:bctel:supvjohnvanderwal1981.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Fred Van Essen (Smtr Network) (retired)+  * Fred Van Essen (Smtr Network) (retired) {{:bc:bctel:supvfredvanessenretirementdec1979.jpg?100|}}
  
  
 ==== W ==== ==== W ====
-  * Claire Wadley (BAR supv)+  * Claire Wadley (BAR supv) {{:bc:bctel:supvclairewadley1981.jpg?100|}}
   * Doug Watt (Trrc Eng) (left Terrace, worked in Victoria area)   * Doug Watt (Trrc Eng) (left Terrace, worked in Victoria area)
   * Gordie West-Johnson (Trrc Const)   * Gordie West-Johnson (Trrc Const)
-  * Pat Whitten (Ktmt network, Svc Ctr) +  * Pat Whitten (Ktmt network, Svc Ctr) {{:bc:bctel:plant:pamwhitten.jpg?100|}} 
-  * John Wiseman (Smtr Network) (Pre June 1990, Network Supv in PG) (June 1990, became Network Supv. in Terrace) (was in Vancouver area 2003)  +  * John Wiseman (Smtr Network) (Pre June 1990, Network Supv in PG) (June 1990, became Network Supv. in Terrace) (was in Vancouver area 2003) {{:bc:bctel:johnwiseman.jpg?100|}} 
-  * Marty Wolfe (Trrc Toll) (moved to Ft St John)+  * Marty Wolfe (Trrc Toll) (moved to Ft St John) {{:bc:bctel:plant:crewmartywolfe.jpg?100|}}
   * Glen Woollett (alias Q-tip) (self proclaimed "the Terminator") (Trrc I&R) (left ca 2005)    * Glen Woollett (alias Q-tip) (self proclaimed "the Terminator") (Trrc I&R) (left ca 2005) 
  
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 **Stanley (Stan) George Patterson** \\ **Stanley (Stan) George Patterson** \\
 Died Sept 9, 1997, age 79, in the Sechelt area, southern BC \\ Died Sept 9, 1997, age 79, in the Sechelt area, southern BC \\
 +{{:bc:bctel:stan_patterson_appointed_terrace_district_manager_july_1_1967_2_.jpg?200|}}
    
 Stan Patterson appointed Terrace District Manager July 1, 1967 \\ Stan Patterson appointed Terrace District Manager July 1, 1967 \\
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 Here is his wife Greta's obituary, placed here in Memory of Captain Stan Patterson. Here is his wife Greta's obituary, placed here in Memory of Captain Stan Patterson.
  
-Patterson, Margareta  \\ +**Patterson, Margareta ** \\ 
-(Greta) Elizabeth  \\+**(Greta) Elizabeth**  \\
 (née Christiansen)  \\ (née Christiansen)  \\
 Dec. 8, 1916 – January 28, 2006  \\ Dec. 8, 1916 – January 28, 2006  \\
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 **Guy Rushton**- in 1975 he was a member of the Mills Memorial Hospital Board in Terrace, He was also Vice-Chairman of the Skeenaview Hospital for Senior Men, and was introduced in the BC Legislature, Apr 21, 1975, by Hartley Dent, MLA for Skeena, at the time. **Guy Rushton**- in 1975 he was a member of the Mills Memorial Hospital Board in Terrace, He was also Vice-Chairman of the Skeenaview Hospital for Senior Men, and was introduced in the BC Legislature, Apr 21, 1975, by Hartley Dent, MLA for Skeena, at the time.
  
-**Royal Plates!**- In the late 1880's and early 1990's we always had visits from the Area General Managers from Prince George, or even once in awhile a visit from a Vice-President from Vancouver.  In honour of these visits, we would custom design what we referred to as "Royal Plates" Similar to the Wedgwood English porcelain plates, ours were slightly different.  They were paper plates, sometimes high quality Corelle, sometimes the cheaper variety, like the real gold plated ones, or non-gilded.  Our Draftsman would then go to work, custom designing the faceplates for them.  They were displayed on the trophy shelf in the coffee room after the visits.  Sometimes they were so valuable, they would actually get stolen, or at least they disappeared, so assume they were stolen.  Anyway we had fun with them, and a few examples have actually survived in my archive.  Click on these links to see the rare copies remaining Ken McLean, Bill McCourt, Brooke Hodson, Larry Lundgren.  I even had a Supervisor ask us for a copy of his plate, from a previous visit, he liked it so much.  Or maybe he was sending it to the CSI lab for fingerprints???  I think he was very lucky, and the mould hadn't been broken yet, so a copy was able to be made.  So besides my 4 plates, there could be one more floating around probably on EBay now!+**Royal Plates!**- In the late 1880's and early 1990's we always had visits from the Area General Managers from Prince George, or even once in awhile a visit from a Vice-President from Vancouver.  In honour of these visits, we would custom design what we referred to as "Royal Plates" Similar to the Wedgwood English porcelain plates, ours were slightly different.  They were paper plates, sometimes high quality Corelle, sometimes the cheaper variety, like the real gold plated ones, or non-gilded.  Our Draftsman would then go to work, custom designing the faceplates for them.  They were displayed on the trophy shelf in the coffee room after the visits.  Sometimes they were so valuable, they would actually get stolen, or at least they disappeared, so assume they were stolen.  Anyway we had fun with them, and a few examples have actually survived in my archive.  \\ 
 +{{:bc:bctel:platekenmclean1989.jpg?300|}} {{:bc:bctel:platebillmccourtjune1990.jpg?300|}} {{:bc:bctel:platebrookehodson1990.jpg?300|}} {{:bc:bctel:platelarrylundgren.jpg?300|}} \\ 
 +**Ken McLean, Bill McCourt, Brooke Hodson, Larry Lundgren.**  \\ 
 +I even had a Supervisor ask us for a copy of his plate, from a previous visit, he liked it so much.  Or maybe he was sending it to the CSI lab for fingerprints???  I think he was very lucky, and the mould hadn't been broken yet, so a copy was able to be made.  So besides my 4 plates, there could be one more floating around probably on EBay now!
  
 **Bill Fagervik**\\ **Bill Fagervik**\\
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 **Charles (Charlie) Leonard Bennie** \\ **Charles (Charlie) Leonard Bennie** \\
 +{{:bc:bctel:c.l._bennie_2_.jpg?100|}} \\
 He was District Manager of the Terrace District, replaced by Stan Patterson, July 1, 1967.  He transferred to New Westminster from Terrace.  Oct 25, 1967, Charlie and his wife were living in Burnaby BC.  I know he was a BC Tel District Manager in Campbell River area ca 1977.  He died Aug 10, 1985 in Port Alberni, age 64. He was District Manager of the Terrace District, replaced by Stan Patterson, July 1, 1967.  He transferred to New Westminster from Terrace.  Oct 25, 1967, Charlie and his wife were living in Burnaby BC.  I know he was a BC Tel District Manager in Campbell River area ca 1977.  He died Aug 10, 1985 in Port Alberni, age 64.
  
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 **James (Jim) Gural**\\ **James (Jim) Gural**\\
-Oct 1968, he was President of the Parents Committee for the 6th Terrace Cub Pack.  Mar 24, 1976 he was the Nanaimo District Plant Manager.  Jim was visiting in Ladysmith as a BC Tel Rep., Apr 27, 1983.  Had a photo printed in a BC Tel Company bi-monthly magazine called "Telephone Talk", in 1950, titled, Amazing photo of Jim Gural atop a swaying pole in the middle of a Capilano River flood.  Found a record a James Gural was appointed a Coroner in 1999.  In 1981, He was in Nanaimo as a BC Tel Customer Service Manager, he was 52 years old, with 32 years of service, and 18 years as a BC Tel Manager up to that time.  I show a James Gural as a greeter for the Kamloops Rotary Club, and think that is where he lives now+Nov 4, 1967 he was District Plant Supervisor involved when the first call was made from Kemano. Oct 1968, he was President of the Parents Committee for the 6th Terrace Cub Pack.  Mar 24, 1976 he was the Nanaimo District Plant Manager.  Jim was visiting in Ladysmith as a BC Tel Rep., Apr 27, 1983.  Had a photo printed in a BC Tel Company bi-monthly magazine called "Telephone Talk", in 1950, titled, Amazing photo of Jim Gural atop a swaying pole in the middle of a Capilano River flood.  Found a record a James Gural was appointed a Coroner in 1999.  In 1981, He was in Nanaimo as a BC Tel Customer Service Manager, he was 52 years old, with 32 years of service, and 18 years as a BC Tel Manager up to that time.  I show a James Gural as a greeter for the Kamloops Rotary Club, where he lived
-His son contacted me in Dec 2017.+His son contacted me in Dec 2017. Jim passed away in 2015 in Kamloops.
  
 **Lyle Douglas (Skip) Hollands**\\ **Lyle Douglas (Skip) Hollands**\\
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 (Svc Ctr Supv.) (President of the Kermodei Club, Telephone Pioneers, to 1978) (retired May 1, 1981)  Skips funeral was on Dec 23, 1986 at the Alliance Church in Terrace.  He came to Terrace in 1945 after his discharge from the Canadian Armed Forces. He was employed by the Dominion Government Telephone and Telegraph Company (DGTT) at Rosswood, BC.  In 1947 he moved to Terrace with his wife Sylvia, nee Bushell.  BC Tel took over DGTT in the 50's and he worked for BC Tel until he retired in 1981.  He was known as "Mr. Telephone" to the early residents.  What I remember the most about this gentle giant, was his handshake, and his way of greeting you, by gripping your shoulder.  He had the most powerful handshake of anyone I have ever met.  And he could put you to your knees in seconds with a grip on your shoulder, that would almost paralyze you.  Tougher than nails.  But a real nice guy.  Never hear one man or woman say a bad thing about Skip.  For years they lived in a small house SW corner of Molitor and Keith Ave. Empty lot in 2017. (Svc Ctr Supv.) (President of the Kermodei Club, Telephone Pioneers, to 1978) (retired May 1, 1981)  Skips funeral was on Dec 23, 1986 at the Alliance Church in Terrace.  He came to Terrace in 1945 after his discharge from the Canadian Armed Forces. He was employed by the Dominion Government Telephone and Telegraph Company (DGTT) at Rosswood, BC.  In 1947 he moved to Terrace with his wife Sylvia, nee Bushell.  BC Tel took over DGTT in the 50's and he worked for BC Tel until he retired in 1981.  He was known as "Mr. Telephone" to the early residents.  What I remember the most about this gentle giant, was his handshake, and his way of greeting you, by gripping your shoulder.  He had the most powerful handshake of anyone I have ever met.  And he could put you to your knees in seconds with a grip on your shoulder, that would almost paralyze you.  Tougher than nails.  But a real nice guy.  Never hear one man or woman say a bad thing about Skip.  For years they lived in a small house SW corner of Molitor and Keith Ave. Empty lot in 2017.
  
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