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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1985
Page
3
During Hospital Week the Hospital and Auxiliary donate a GLUCOSCAN instrument for testing blood sugar to Home Care Nursing Health Unit. A computer readout will indicate high diabetes or low hypoglycemia levels. Tag days are set for May 10 and 11 and a diabetes clinic may be held in Chetwynd soon.
The Chetwynd Merchants Association approved an official constitution to promote Chetwynd as a shopping and business centre. Membership is $20 yearly, with meetings the first Wednesday each month. Executives include Anita Lunden as president and Fred Goodchild as vice president.
Don Titus school bought a free VHS titled Strong Kids Safe Kids by Henry Winkler The Fonz. Available to the public for checkout at People’s Drug Mart. Aimed at parents and children aged four and up, the video addresses child abuse and street safety.
A fire on the fourth floor of Braemore Arms at South Access Road caused heavy smoke damage to one suite around 5 30 a m Sunday April 28. No injuries reported and investigators continue to determine the cause.
Roberta Larsen receives the Silver Acorn from Canada’s Chief Scout at a Prince George ceremony for outstanding youth service. She led a 1973 fund drive raising over 25000 for North and South Peace districts, enabling 80 scouts to attend the Jamboree at minimal cost.
The Chetwynd and Fort St. John Highway Patrol and the Inspection Branch conducted a thorough checkup on all vehicles and drivers at two locations on Friday April 26 in Chetwynd. At least two large trucks were grounded for safety reasons. One truck pulled a trailer loaded with heavy iron and steel.
A notice from Lake Chetwynd B C dated April 30 1985 highlights Bobbie Larsen for distinguished service to Scouts and Guides in the Peace area. It recounts a thrift shop fundraiser started with Ed Hoffman in 1978 and notes ongoing support to youth groups, community leadership, and improved facilities.
A commemorative plaque donated by Harold Amundson will be presented to the Senior Citizens Housing Project at the Little Prairie Haven complex this Wednesday May 01 at 5 p.m. Special guest Frank Oberle will attend to honor donors. The public is welcome in the Commons Room.
ESL has arrived at the new Northern Lights College campus to serve Vancouver area students. The program addresses refugee and non English speaking populations, focusing on speaking reading writing math and listening while teaching participation in Canadian society. John Boraas leads the ESL instruction.
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