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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1973
Page
2
Marian Parker reflects on Robert Burns birth, life, and legacy with notes on his poems, songs, and a few details of his personal life. The piece recalls Highland Mary, Auld Lang Syne, and the poet’s enduring influence as a lyric writer.
A first of its kind Canada wide training school for farm machinery mechanics opened in Saskatoon. Operated by Massey Ferguson, it will train about 200 dealer service personnel free of charge, with more than $100,000 in machinery and teaching aids provided. The program covers ten units including balers, combines, tractors, hydraulics, air conditioning, and engine systems.
During the week the hospital admitted Troy Davis Terry Spenst Mrs S Haw Connie Wood George Crombie Norman Gauthier Madeliene Cave Holly Kouitz Eleanor Bennett from Chetwynd Moberly Lake Willow Flats Kamloops and admitted patients include Mrs Steeves and baby Harley Austin Sylvia Logan Wi Waite Diana Ryder Clifford Assassin Shawn Wezner Mary Waldie Harry Desjarlais Holly Kountz Sharyn Haw and Mrs Rather and baby on discharge list Connie Wood Eleanor Bennett Norman Gauthier also discharged list includes Terry Spenst and Sharyn Haw.
Last week in the Mackenzie Mixed Bonspiel the Poschner rink placed second in the B event winning toasters and bedrolls. Congratulations to John and Ruth Poschner and Don and Marlene Krebs. the Janzen rink failed to place. Also, Pete and Doreen Rather welcomed a son, as did Peter and Ieone Haagsman. A highway accident death of Don Cox was reported. he worked at Mackenzie and was a passenger on the logging road. Billie Colgan is on holiday in Arizona. Local notices urge men who skate and play hockey to come to practice. Bob Grey returns from Mica. The Hudson Hope Public Library Assoc holds its annual meeting Feb 14 at 8 pm with library trustee elections. Wildgame Supper and Dance on Feb 23. Hydro Social Club dance Feb 17. Senior Citizens dinner Feb 18. Red and Gun Club met Feb 8. film Nahanni shown. Wayne Nicker named vice-president. Vanishing Wilderness film planned for Canyon Theatre. New members welcomed: Tom and Jean Roberts. Ralph and Laura Frans. Ray and Jacque Hunt. Don and Ioreen Swoboda. Iee Tuchinski. C.CON.C.E.R.N. meets Dawson Creek monthly. Mary Nagnusson coordinates Echo news. A shower for bride-elect Vicky Robinson co-hosted by Flo Gardiner and Mrs. Jean Karpiak. Vicky to wed Cecil Beattie Feb 10.
The Chetwynd Centennial Library hosts an anniversary tea at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and invites visitors to browse a fresh shipment of 247 paperbacks. Valentines by local youth are on display, and a wide range of reading selections awaits all ages.
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