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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1973
Page
1
A Chetwynd and district minor hockey meeting is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. in the Chetwynd Library. A steering committee formed August 19 to draft a constitution and join the BC Amateur Hockey Association as the minor season approaches. A general meeting is planned for early September to discuss officers ice times fees and schedules.
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce will hold their September luncheon on Tuesday September 11 at noon at the hotel. Members and interested persons are invited to attend and participate. A guest speaker will address the meeting.
The Provincial Government task force on industrial and commercial development in the Peace River held August 24 meetings in Chetwynd. Members Gerry Sandne Garry Smallenburg and L Merkel met with Canfor C F I Forest Ranger Coalition Mining Mayor Hayward and the Chamber of Commerce to study ways of development.
The September display titled Children features books on kids activities camping costumes and more. Six new non fiction titles cover religions Buddhism Catholicism Hinduism Islam Protestantism with accounts of history and beliefs. Regular hours resume September 5 after Labour Day closure on September 3.
Bake sale by Wally Byam Caravaners raised 118.41 for the Hospital F Equipment Fund. Chetwynd ladies donated generously, aiding industrial development and regional trade. A Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed education, tourism, road links to Monkman Pass, more regional firms, farming, housing, and a hatchery at Moberly Lake for future provincial discussions.
The Village of Chetwynd council, chaired by Mayor Hayward, debated water shortages stressing the tank capacity and potential drastic fire implications. Planned expenditures include a $900 water hydro extension to the airport and a $150,000 library referendum, with grants to the library and chamber.
John Jackman announces resignation as manager of Mr G G Moore Hotel Chetwynd with regrets. John McLaren named the new hotel manager effective September 1, 1973. Jackman, his wife and daughter will move to Chetwynd. future plans remain unavailable at press time.
Chetwynd Hardware Ltd. a Marshall Wells franchised dealership will come under new ownership as of September 4 1973. Norm Stirling proprietor announced the sale to R L Mc Nabb of Chetwynd. The store was among the village’s early businesses with Stirling having moved to Chetwynd in 1957 with the Fort St John Lumber Co.
Court News notes manager of sawmill supply division earned 350.00. In 1959 he left to start Chetwynd Hardware Ltd. Owner R L Mc Nabb moved from Fort St John to Woods Foreman for Canfor, later resigning as construction superintendent to run the hardware store. Norm Stirling has no definite plans. he and Bev live in Moberly Lake, B C.
In Chetwynd, Ronald Simon Blair 20 pleaded guilty to possession of LSD and was fined 350 dollars and given 12 months probation. Paul Joseph Couteville 21 received a twelve month suspended sentence for possession of stolen property tied to a break in at the Chetwynd Hotel. Victor Ernie Rurka was convicted on a firearm pointing charge and given absolute discharge after a not guilty plea. Frederick Allan Cox 19 faced marijuana trafficking charges, jailed six months and 18 months probation. Oliver Patrick Gauthier pleaded guilty to driving while suspended and was fined 300 dollars. Randy Scott Nichols 17 was fined 20 dollars for a liquor act violation with a carload of underage youths. Nick Garbitt was fined 250 dollars for no insurance and 10 dollars for driving without a license. Grant Bros Logging paid 50 dollars for operating an overload vehicle without a permit.
Olive H Burnett recalls nature’s gifts of wheat and flowers as more than simple beauty. The poem centers on gratitude, describing seasonal imagery and a sense of divine blessing.
Mrs Ethel Grant of Armstrong BC and formerly Chetwynd was guest of honor August 12 as forty family members and friends picnicked at Moberly Lake. Grant relatives from Chetwynd Richmond Chilliwack Calgary and the Netherlands attended with grandchildren and great grandchildren. New teachers and families welcomed to Chetwynd amid other newcomers Gerald and Margaret Hickey from Prince George with three children Peter 15 Maureen 13 and Janet 16 headed to Australia on Rotary Scholarship. Grace McNabb and Ruby Weger from Auckland visited Vernon before returning home. If you’re new in town visit the Echo office or call 788-2246.
Chetwynd Elementary Secondary School announces a new staff lineup for 1973 74 including W Blew industrial science J Boorman and J Boorman physical education J Campbell grade 7 B Fraser English R S Jonstone principal O G Kemprud vice principal J Kruse social studies Finglish D Madison social studies English G Mahrt vocational guidance counselor R Mitton French S Ramn bow grade 6 T Elliott math department head T Baker math and science W Wilson math and science Ed Monroe industrial education M Poole art and social studies G McNabb home ec L Lennox library J Lennox English R Rainbow reading teacher F Wood grade 7 T Ram grade 6 H Wilson grade 6 B Nelkenbreker grade 7.
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