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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
2
A reader criticizes CBC for airing a Sunday night farm show calling it poor quality and filled with profanity and smut. The letter urges higher TV standards, urges turning off certain programs, and suggests more wholesome Canadian and imported magazines and Westerns as better reading and entertainment options. Jean Groves signs off.
January pastime, construction work from Prince George begins January 22 as power poles are set from Cox’s gate toward Beer's ranch. A surprise Herrick housewarming brings 50 neighbors, with guests from Dawson Creek. Werner Warncke turns 75, celebrates and shares stories. Esther Herrick shares Dr Watson’s plum pudding recipe. Icecapades and Irish Rovers in Edmonton noted, plus memories of figure skating. CBC show Gallery praised, The Waltons disliked. A Jan 22 meeting on Moberly Lake golf project gains unanimous support. Next Community Association meeting Feb 4 features film The House thatJack Built.
Traffic counts at Mile 533 north of Fort Nelson show an estimated annual volume of 81 750 vehicles with 69 percent in summer. Of summer travelers passing Mile 533 72 percent originate from the United States.
Northern Affairs Minister A A Nunweiler announced the release of a second payment of 1513.84 for sewerage facilities under the Sewerage Facilities Assistance Act. Combined with a prior 4152.48 grant, total aid reaches 5666.32, equating to a 1.66 mill levy on taxable assessment and a per capita grant of 4.50. Minister James Lorimer also announced approvals.
A Hard Times Dance is set for April 5 with prizes for best costume and fines for those out of costume. Each Gymkhana will feature a novelty event with a regular event dropped to keep score. Suggestions include Inter Club meets and a play day with outside guests. next meeting Feb 10 at 7:30 pm in Cantor Board Room. New members welcome.
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