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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1976
Page
1
School district trustees face anxious weeks as the provincial government raises the basic mill rate to 32.5 for 1976, about a six mill rise partly offset by cuts to services. Across British Columbia 75 districts see an average 17 percent mill-rate increase, with the No. 59 board weighing passing costs to taxpayers or trimming educational services.
The Chetwynd C W L will mark the Feast of Lady of Good Counsel this Sunday April 25 at 11 30 am Mass. The 1976 CWL Executive will be installed with the president delivering the lecture. CWL memberships will be available for sale after mass.
BCR trains blocking Hart Highway caused long waits for crossing. Council will attempt to reduce blockage to within railway limits. Red Shield Week set for May 17 to 21 in Chetwynd. Salvation Army may door knock in one day with council approval.
A local notice digest records Kenneth and Jane Wood’s 30th wedding anniversary on April 9 with a Chinese dinner at Yips Dining Room and a Woods home social where a grandfather clock was gifted. A baptism at Our Lady of Peace Church occurred Saturday April 10 for Christopher Alex, with God parents Mr and Mrs Marcel Girard. Ed Hauber recovers in Prince George Hospital from a bush accident. Brenda Wood of New Westminster visited, and Willie Campbell’s Revelstoke wedding was noted with Vernon visits en route. Judy Hudson’s shower honored before her marriage to Willard Nunweiler on a recent Saturday. The BPO Elks held their 41st Spring Meeting in Sexsmith on April 10, with Chetwynd Lodge representation. Gear-O-Rama Supply plans to lease the old Butcher Shop to store heavy hardware for a year, while bylaw actions and a summer student program are discussed by council. Cleanup Week and May street washing are proposed, with an estimated village cost of about 2150 dollars.
Victoria B C April 7 1976 the British Columbia Forest Service officially opens the 1976 fire season on April 15 and it will continue through the summer and autumn weekly reports will be issued to all media outlining the fire hazard rating for each area in the province
Connie Dalke is named Librarian at the Chetwynd Public Library with Bea Kurjata as secretary and Mae McGraw joining the Library Board. The notice advises travelers in the province to contact Ranger offices for campfire and hazard information amid ongoing fire season details.
The Vernon Secondary School Band will perform for Chetwynd Elementary and Secondary students on Friday April 23. A public concert follows at 8 p.m. in the Chetwynd Secondary Gym with no admission, just a silver collection. Billets are needed. contact Mr Don Wallace at 7882267 or 7889138.
The Chetwynd Lions Flea Market on May 8th is described as a bazaar where individuals clubs and businesses rent tables to sell items with a professional auctioneer aiding bidding. A tea garden and bake sale provide refreshment, with proceeds supporting future Lions projects. Free pickup for goods starts May 5th.
Apr 24 is the Girl Guide cookie sale day with Brownies and Guides going door to door. Call Mrs. Sharon Suverus to place orders if you will be away. Proceeds support Guide Company and Brownie Pack supplies.
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