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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 29, 1984
Page
6
The 1983 Christmas Seal Campaign ended January 31 with $806,708 raised, below the $825,000 goal. Dr. F D Mackenzie, president of the British Columbia Lung Association, says the effort was successful given the year’s weak economy and supports ongoing Lung Association activities.
The Peace River South area reports a 1983 campaign total of 4,467 dollars for health education and disease prevention efforts. Mrs Janet Hartford is named for the campaign alongside broader goals to curb respiratory diseases through medical research support and public education on air pollution smoking and occupational lung hazards.
Martin Davenport, diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma, beat cancer after treatment in Vancouver. He credits a positive attitude and strong support from volunteers at the Vancouver Lodge, where 48 residents stayed during outpatient care. The lodges opened to meet medical and emotional needs, funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.
Weekday adult immunization clinics at the Peace River Health Unit offer travel vaccines and general vaccines by appointment 788 9219. Child immunization and health screenings scheduled weekdays 1 4 p.m. also by appointment. Saturdays feature a flea market at Lion's Den 10 00 a m to 3 00 p m. Various meetings occur Mondays including AA and Al Anon with numbers 788 3801 788 2633. Community activities include Tansi Friendship Centre bingo TOPS Weight Watchers and senior citizens meetings. March prenatal series Bantam playoffs Moberly Lake 50th anniversary and a Trade and Transportation Show are listed for upcoming dates.
A damp cloth with baking soda can remove excess wax from furniture. Apply gently and wipe clean to restore the surface.
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