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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1973
Page
1
The Chetwynd Ski Lodge marked its official opening on Sunday January 14 1973 with skiers and spectators at the hill. Dean Westgate welcomed the crowd praising workers and the Chamber of Commerce for sponsorship and ribbon cutting by John Stewart. Plaques for the Mothers Walk-a-thon were presented by Westgate to the winners.
The $5000 prize goes to Mrs Mary Trill of Sooke. The project grossed about $79 000 with half of that returned to 115 participating secondary schools for athletic purposes. Net profit is managed by a trust board of education authorities. Chetwynd Secondary School to receive about $165.00.
At the annual Chetwynd Centennial Library meeting six directors were chosen. The Board then elected their 1973 executive: President Korky Grant, Vice President Bunne Hoffman, Secretary Sandra Wood, Treasurer John Martens, Publicity Lou Burnham, Past President and Director Rheta Rix. Village representative named Lucy Lennox.
The BCANSI organization announces the 1973 executive lineup with President Al Ritchette, Vice President Pat Ghostkeeper, Secretary Genevieve Gladue reelected, and Directors John Desjarlais Archie Courtorielle and Liz Ritchette named to serve.
The village of Chetwynd convened on January 8 at 2 p m to borrow 100000 for village operating expenses through July with first and second readings given to the temporary by law. Alderman Pfanner became mayor until a formal election, and new committee chair roles for 1973 were set including Pfanner in several posts. Regional district rep elected was M Hayward with Pfanner as alternate. A proposal for a Community Development Building by Al Ritchette was tentatively approved pending zoning changes. The College of New Caledonia announced BC Government Scholarship winners including two local students.
Irene Dunn, a Fort Saint John hospital nurse, writes a poem to Father Jungbluth. Emma Pfanner returns home from Edmonton for a medical checkup. A tribute honors Dean Westgate and ski lodge builders. Local gatherings include library meeting notes, anniversary celebrations, and travel updates. Several residents travel to Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, or Prince George for events. Contact details invite readers to share news.
Mrs. R. E. Hoffman was chosen as Chetwynd Citizen of the Year at a January 10 ceremony. Lorne McQueen presented the award, citing her seven years of community service and leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce, Women's Hospital Auxiliary, Library Board, Parks and Exhibition Board, C W L, and other organizations. She also chairs the figure skating club and runs the Candy Stripers program.
A January theft at the Entertainers hotel yielded 800 dollars from one room and 250 from another with no forced entry. A separate car theft occurred January 9 near Blue Sky Cafe, and Beaver Geophysical Services Ltd. faced ignition-related charges after a January 11 incident involving a running Calg ary vehicle. Nine Department of Commercial Transport Act charges arose in the week. Mrs. R. E. Hoffman received Chetwynd's Citizen of 1972 award for civic work with Candy Stripers and hospital volunteer hours.
The January 8 statutory meeting saw Aldermen Tex MacKeigan Ron Lapointe and Ken Walmsley sworn in due to no prior quorum Acting Mayor Jack Dick delivered Mayor Richmonds message and presented the Provisional Budget for 1973 The January 10 regular meeting appointed a committee to study a land use issue and approved recreation commission appointments for 1973 plus a Chamber of Commerce attendance request.
Voter eligibility and filing deadlines are outlined for the Chetwynd mayoral by election to fill the vacancy left by Frank Oberle. Nominations close February 12 and aldermen may resign by January 22 to run. Polling at Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Returning officer is Mrs. Margaret Grant. Voters must be on the list by November 1.
A power outage enveloped Chetwynd and Moberly Lake during supper hour on January 10 after a lumber truck knocked down a power pole behind Hotel Chetwynd. Crews worked about two hours to restore electricity.
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