SOCIAL ROUND

The holiday season in Cassiar is once again over for another
year. We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and
wishes are extended for a very happy, and prosperous New
Year to everyone.

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In the busy weeks before Christmas a number of people
were seen enjoying a ride and the lovely scenery along the
Cassiar road. Aha! The annual Christmas tree hunt. Could it
be that fathers and husbands really don’t enjoy this as much
as we'd like to think? But no matter, aside from frozen feet
and wet clothes, the trees were brought home and enjoyed
by young and old of our community. Thanks is extended to
those in the Carpenter Shop who brought in the trees for the
Main Office and the Ladies Staffhouse.

The rushed social world of Cassiar was highlighted this
year by four employees’ Christmas parties held in the Guest
Lodge Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 12th, 13th
and 14th. Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Caron and supported
by the Department Heads, much good will and Christmas
Cheer was exchanged. Also, this enabled everyone to meet
the newcomers and even to renew old acquaintances. Here's
hoping that it will become an annual event.

Many Christmas parties were held during the four-day
holiday, one being a cocktail party jointly hosted by Mr. &
Mrs. C.N. Gander and Mr. & Mrs. G.B. Blair. It was held in
the home of Mr. & Mrs. Gander and needless to say, a good
time was had by all and there was a goodly amount of
warm (and iced) Christmas Cheer.

At the Plumb’s Christmas Party it has been said that they
really outdid themselves in the decorating of their house.
A lovely party and a lot of fun. Mr. & Mrs. Kovacs, Mr. &
Mrs. Harris, Mr. & Mrs. Giachino, Mr. & Mrs. Dobie and Mr.
& Mrs. Shuffler also hosted Christmas parties during the
season, not to mention all the other lights that were on late
and roofs that were jumping in the ‘wee sma’ hours all over.
our town.

A lovely Midnight Mass was held in Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church and a candlelight service and Holy Com-
munion were held at All Saints Anglican Community Church.
A few small gatherings were held before and after services
and it is hoped everyone enjoyed the celebration of Christmas
Day.

On Christmas Day, a very tasty lunch was given the boys
in the bunkhouses and a lovely dinner was served in the
evening at the Cafeteria. Thanks to the catering staff for a
real Christmas dinner including candlelight, wine and music.
’ A sumptuous dinner was also held at the nurses’ residence
followed by a party.

The proverbial “Little Bird” just told me:

It seems that during the holiday season everyone digs into
their closet to get out their best clothes to wear. But not so

for some, from what we hear. There are a few people here who

dig into their drawers and get out their best P. J.’s .....

And what about those people on Kennedy street who had
things (?) coming down their chimney on Christmas night.
Perhaps Santa forgot to leave a gift???

On the evening of December 26th Rose and August Ebbing-

hoff were surprised when a party already in progress dropped
in on them to wish them a Merry Christmas. A very good time

was had by all and August and Rose were the best of hosts.
Also on the 26th, a large party was held at the home of Mrs.
Dinah Creyke, with the party at Ebbinghoff's joining them.
(Somehow it seems a few people got lost on the way to
Cryke’s). This gathering lasted till the wee hours and the
second day of Christmas was well celebrated.

At this time we would like to bid farewell and good luck
to John Gumbley who resided in Cassiar for 15 months.
Originally from New Zealand, John came here, as most people
do, to make some money. He was well-known around town
for his green half-ton truck with the pooch in the back. John
plans to take a ski-ing holiday for 2 months and then board
the “Canberra” for a cruise to Australia and New Zealand,
then back to Aussie to work. He will really be missed on
ski-hill and around the town. Farewell Little John, from
your band of Merry Men!

Bob and Sherry Sethen, who run the R & S Chevron
hosted a very weli attended Christmas party on December
27th. Held in the cabin up behind the garage, the noise
could not disturb anyone and all enjoyed a very good party.
The buffet was marvellous and the cafeteria wasn’t the only
place with candles, wine and music!

Going back into November, Barbara Rattray celebrated
her 21st birthday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs.
Jock Rattray of Good Hope Lake. A memorable coming of
age, and from what I hear, very well attended by Cassiarites.
Happy Birthday, and welcome to OUR world.

During the holidays the older teens of the community
were home again to celebrate the Christmas season with their
parents. Parents of younger children welcomed back their
sons and daughters, and in some instances, baby-sitters. Was
nice to see them all back, guess the next time is Easter, eh?

The visitors to Cassiar for the holidays included Mrs. John
Pavlik who came up to spend the holidays with her husband.
She stayed with the Ebbinghoffs. Don MacQuarrie visited
with Tom and Norma Lobbes. We all will remember him from
working in the retail store. Mrs. Garret and son Micheal
visited daughter Pat for Christmas. Carol Mathieson, who
nursed here during the summer, came in for New Year’s Eve.
Hope you all enjoyed yourselves and will come back again.

Congratulations go out to Kinky and Bernice Borsato who
celebrated their 25th (Silver) Wedding Anniversary on Decem-
ber 26th. A small party, attended by a group of close friends
was held in their home, hosted by son Roger and daughter
Arlene. The Borsato children presented their parents with a