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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1985
Page
2
Editorial reflecting on courtesy in modern life. The author recalls a girl about 11 or 12 saying Excuse me and contrasts it with a perceived decline in manners among youth. He emphasizes the value of Please and Thank you, urges parents to model courteous behavior, and notes the social rewards of politeness.
Our hall is ready for carpet bowling floor curling bingo shuffleboard darts whist crib and card games We need people to join in Call Tracy 7882633 Irene 7882005 or Jean 7882112 to list your name and preferred activity Also plan a round robin schedule Coffee tea and goodies will be available.
The piece argues quality has declined with complex modern goods and marketing. It urges consumers to report issues to the right person rather than local dealers or neighbors, suggesting writing to the company president to prompt change. It notes warranties and maintenance steps, and the need for feedback to reach those who can fix problems.
The British Columbia Council of Human Rights announced a two stage information and education plan starting September 1985. The first stage targets the business community focusing on the Human Rights Act and preventing discrimination. The second stage targets schools to raise awareness and prepare students for workplace issues. Council chairman Jim Edgett called for full support from business and education sectors to eliminate discrimination.
The Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs announced hotels and pubs may apply to sell BC beer cider wine and wine coolers in standalone or unit stores with separate entrances. Authorities say supply will come from the Liquor Distribution Branch and pricing will align with liquor store levels. Industry leaders warn such stores will hurt profitability and raise prices, arguing government policy shifts risk onto operators while collecting upfront revenue.
The teen program for ages 12 to 18 runs Monday through Friday from 1 30 to 4 30 p m and 5 30 to 8 30 p m with a variety of activities including videos rollerskating swimming canoeing camping trail riding golfing and more. Drop in to Room 5 at the Rec Centre for summer enjoyment.
Read It Choice Universe airs a children's film while CBC News and Walt Disney programming fill the afternoon. The lineup features Fraggle Rock and Seeing Things with a focus on literacy and geography later in the evening.
A fragmented weekday lineup listing shows programs from CJOC and CBC including Mr. Dressup Sesame Street Muppets Weather and Barney Miller. It also references educational segments on nature science culture and history with a mix of game shows and dramas.
Seniors activities list shows Floor Curling and Carpet Bowling on Tuesday at 1 30, Bingo on Friday at 1 30, Whist on Saturday at 7 30, Crib every Saturday at 1 30. Darts and shuffleboard setup pending and Whist alternates with dances or other events. all members and guests over 50 welcome.
The new magazine Business North reports on the triumphs and failures of about 2 000 to 3 000 Northern entrepreneurs, native and non native, across Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Published by Outcrop in Yellowknife, its first issue appeared last January alongside Up Here and Life in Canada's North.
Important notice for Chetwynd Secondary School students announces new programs and changes scheduled August 28 to 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the school.
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