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the world and had witnessed the political upheaval
in Pussta.

Deciding upon Electrical Fngineering as a career,
he took a course at a Chicago institute and then
attended day classes for one vear at Montreal Tech.
School.

During the suceeding years Alex graduated to the
vsition of Electrical Superintendent with various
firms and at one time had his own electrical contract-
ing business. During the Second World War he served
{if the 8.U.A.F.

Alex joined Uassiar Ashes tos on April 23, 1954
as Electrical Superinténdent and the majority of
Cassiar's present electrical svstem was laid out
under his supervision.

During the later years at Cassiar, Alex filled
the position of Electrical Advisor, in which he
contributed much of his knowledge and wide experience
to others, he also assisted in the Training department
as Electrical Instructor.

On beh4lf:of their friends and associates, Hans
Veltmeyer wished Alex and Nina a long and happy
retirement and :then called on Yr. Caron who presented
Alex and Nina with a silver tray as a token of the
Company's appreciation.

Mr. Caron presenting the silver tray

Mr. F. Kliment then made a presentation to Alex
on behalf of the Electrical Department in appreciation
of Alex's help and assistance to the electrical shop
in general and himself in particular.

Mr. Mrs. Ray Harris hosted a party on Saturday,
May 8th at their home in honour of the Cape Construc-
tion families now residing in Cassiar.

This was a great opportunity for several Casstiar-
ites and the Cape Families to get acquainted and
exchange ‘experiences’. Joyce served a lovely lunch
and all present enjoyed an entertaining social evening

At this time we would like to WELCOME all the Cape
Construction families and employees and certainly
hope they enjoy their stay in Cassiar and have many
pleasant memories when they leave.

SPRING FROLIC ~ LIONS CLUB

On Friday, May Ist, the Lions of Casstar once aga.
came through with 'Flving Colours of Purple and Cold"
to host a Spring Frolic. The Bel Airs of Watson Lake
supplied music for a long, enjoyable evening of
dancing and general ‘merry making’.

The Ladies attending the Ball had special treatment,
each heing presented with a corsage to wear during
the evening.

A scrumptious buffet supper was provided by the
popular cafeteria staff and was, as usual, well
prepared and tremendously enjoved by all.

All in all, a wonderful, well organized Frolic,
Lions, thank vou for a verv enjoyable evening.

Goodbve to Jean

Jean Peinholt, who had been in Cassiar for six
months, worked in the Accounting Office. Although
she was only a short term resident in Cassiar, she
had accumulated manv friends and kept herself, her
little green Vauxhall and her friends "hopping"!!!

Some of the guests at Jean's party

Jean, upon departure, took one of the character-
istics from the month of March - she "came in like a
lamh and went out like a lion". On Friday, April 24th,
the girls at the Staffhouse put on a very well atten-
ded, lively farewell party for her and presented her
with a fishing rod and all the other apparatus
needed to hook her first big one ---(fish that is??)

Jean and her fishing gear.