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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
2
Locals share greetings and visits as Fr. Jungbluth recovers from surgery in Prince George. Families and friends attend dances, baptisms, and weekend gatherings in Dawson Creek, Fort St John, and Chetwynd. Reminders announce Candy Stripers meeting, library anniversary tea, new book arrivals, CWL sale, and a public notice for community updates.
Mrs Mona Monahan explains her son Pat is returning home tonight after serving two years off a ten year sentence for good behavior. Mrs Hogan notes the comfort of a fine boy. The 16th annual ex-service women's reunion is planned for Saturday April 22 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Mission City, British Columbia.
A reader complains about taxi charges for transporting a large cardboard box and urges clear published tariffs. The editor notes the box barely fit in the trunk, explains such goods are not commonly transported by taxis, and cites regional rate comparisons and a policy suggestion for future deliveries.
MLA Don Marshall explains budget pressures in education and health. He notes provincial limits on annual negotiated increases to 6.5 percent and that extra raises must be funded by municipalities with taxpayer approval. He argues the cap preserves affordability while preserving bargaining rights.
Convalescents in the Chetwynd District Hospital over the past week include Mrs Maria Demeulemeester Mr Clement Lofgren Mrs M Anron of McLeod Lake Mrs G Gladue Mr A Affley Hudson Hope Brian Kezer Mrs F Munch Mr S Napoleon Harlen Campbell Stanley Warner Fay Asleson Lyle Paul Miss Julia Ziegler David Herbert Lisa Cardinal Richard Dutchak Rand y Westgate Mrs Ann Nichols and Mrs Florence Gladue of Chetwynd.
Chetwynd and Hudson Hope split wins on Chetwynd ice in minor hockey action Sunday. Chetwynd Mites beat Hudson Hope 2-0 with Mark L Heureux scoring both goals. Hudson Hope Pee Wees won 9-2 as Cliff Wales and Mark Hrycen-Sboth netted doubles, Doug Pringle adding a single.
This week teachers were away after Pine Pass closure from storm. Mrs Hank Peters substituted at the school, and Mrs Marlene Rainbow has been filling in at Chetwynd. Stanley Napoleon, son of Fred and the late, twisted his knee playing hockey, a young man known for rodeo and academics. No murders or violence reported. letter-writer muses about making news with biting a dog. Marian Parker
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