Swimming lessons for sixty Chetwynd youths begin
Sixty local children start swimming lessons this week paying five dollars each. The $7.50 course is subsidized by grants totaling 650 dollars from the school district provincial grant and the South Peace Teachers Association. Funds support bus hire and lesson costs. Weight Watchers BC offers July 2 1973 reduced registration for Golden Agers aged 62 plus at two dollars, with extensive classes across BC. For locations call Vancouver 879-9166 or collect Operator 2107. The group comprises grades five and six students.
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South Peace Teachers’ Association
Pringle Earns UBC Bachelor of Science Honors
On May 31 Garry Pringle son of Mr and Mrs R G R Pringle of Hudsons Hope received his Bachelor of Science Honors in Agriculture from the University of British Columbia. Garry majored in animal science and specialized in beef cattle. Lessons are at the Hudsons Hope pool July 3 to July 13 with Windrem Elementary children daily supervision by parents. contact Grace McNabb or L Burnham at the given numbers.
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Robert Grant
Garry) Pringle
R. G. R. Pringle
Hudson’s Hope
University of British Columbia
Garry
Hudson’s Hope Pool
Windrem
Grace McNabb
L. Burnham
Willow Flats Turkey Shoot at Recreation Centre
The Willow Flats Recreation Centre held a Turkey Shoot on June 23 to raise funds for hall chairs. Winners included Len Smith with two turkeys along with a ham and chicken, Paddy Arnoldus with a turkey and salmon, and multiple participants taking turkeys chickens and bacons. the event ended with a dance.
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Willow Flats
Len Smith
Paddy Arnoldus
Charlotte Arnoldus
Keith Arnoldus
Bernie Eins
David Lube
Pat Lube
Ray Lube
Lori Arnoldus
Caroline Spencer
Joyce Korver
Hunter Berg Missing Since May in British Columbia Foiled Search Ends
The 69 year old hunter Christian Berg who disappeared after leaving to hunt a grizzly near six mile Gwillan Lake Road May 26 has had his search called off. Civil Defence Air Service and observers conducted multiple flights covering Rowen Hills Smoke Creek Meickel Creek and surrounding areas but found no trace. Berg known as an experienced independent hunter from Lapland was last seen near Sukunka and was said to be in good physical condition. The search may resume if new developments arise.
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Christian Berg
Brian Schwartz
Chetwynd
Berg
Gwillan Lake Road
Sukunka
Gwillan Lake
Schwartz
Clayton Collins
Civil Defence Air Service
Constable Dahl
Rowen Hills
Hunter
Mike Adams
Agro- Captors
Clarence Lindsley
Meickel Creek
Collins
Smoke Creek
Murray River
Bull Moose Creek
Tuscula Ridge
Civil Defence
Car overturns on Hart Highway injuring three near Chetwynd
On June 24 at 745 am a car driven by Gerald Wayne Matson of Quesnel BC overturned into a ditch on mile 58 of the Hart Highway south of Chetwynd. Matson suffered a fractured skull and arm and was treated at Chetwynd Hospital before transfer to Dawson Creek. Two passengers, Melvin Norwest and Fred Jobin, also of Quesnel, were treated at Chetwynd Hospital and released. Damages estimated at 4000 dollars. Case under investigation.
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Hart Highway
Chetwynd
Gerald Wayne Matson
General Delivery
Quesnel
B.C
Chetwynd Hospital
Dawson Creek
Melvin Norwest
Fred Jobin
Local family notes and community events in Kelowna and area
Last Thursday evening the community page lists moves and appointments including W Stanley named Personnel and Safety Manager at the Gorman Brothers Mill in Kelowna. Other items note Patty and Joyce Korver staying at Melville Lodge, Barkerville weekend with the Rix family, a bridal shower for Pat Kurjata, the christening of Jamey Mills on June 23, 1973 with Godparents Maryin and John Lukoni, and Anglicans parish picnic at Camp Cameron Moberly Lake on June 23.
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W. Stanley
Richter Street
Kelowna
Stanley
Gorman Brothers Mill
Jamey
Bruce
Fran Mills
Maryin
John Lukoni
Fr. Jungbluth
Lukonis
Ft. Nelson
Camp Cameron
Moberly Lake
Robertson
Alice Reist
Pine River
Pine Pass
Peter Williams
Modern stretcher donated to Chetwynd Hospital
The Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary donated a modern Techlem stretcher worth 685 dollars from their reserve fund. The device features disappearing side rails, automatic clamps, large castors, and extra items such as restraining straps, head and foot boards, an IV arm board, and an X-ray permeable top.
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Chetwynd Hospital
Ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary
Top Echo salesmen offer July subscription drive
Young salesmen will continue selling Echo subscriptions through July. Call to join mailing list and help them earn points toward prizes of their choice.
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The
Echo
Buildings top 14 million in Chetwynd permits
Chetwynd village issued four building permits totaling 582 424 dollars from May 15 to June 30. Year to date, twelve permits totaling 776 424 dollars have been issued. Details show new residential, alterations, commercial, industrial, and government permits with various totals, noting last year’s period totals of 77 790 dollars mainly residences.
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Chetwynd
Hudson's Hope Sports Day Highlights and Winners
Hudson's Hope held its Sports Day at General Pearkes on June 22 with strong participation from students. Thanks to teachers and volunteers, group winners earned pins: 6 yr girls Donna Kylle, 6 yr boys Reece Porter, 7 yr girls Bonnie Guelly, 7 yr boys Tim Kosolowsky, 8 yr girls Carol Cota, 8 yr boys Randy Porter, 9 yr girls Jackie Molnar, 9 yr boys Danny Romine, 10 11 yr girls Kelly McEvoy, and 10 11 yr boys Douglas Peck.
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Randy Porter
Jackie Molnar
Danny Romine
Kelly McEvoy
Douglas Peck
Liberal women plan policy conference in Vancouver
A Liberal women policy conference will be held in Vancouver on July 12 and 13, ahead of the Liberal Party western policy conference July 13 to 19. Organized by the BC Women's Liberal Association, it aims to mobilize over 100 delegates from four western provinces to boost female participation in government policy and elections. Guest speaker Monique Begin, MP for St. Michel, will attend with Jeanne Sauve, minister of science and technology, and MP Madame Albanie Morin.
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Vancouver
Liberal Party
Manitoba
British Columbia Women’s Liberal Association
Apt
BCWLA
Monique Begin
Montreal St. Michel
Jeanne Sauve
Science and Technology
Albanie Morin
Louis-Hebert
Village keeps mill rate at 21.5 mills for next year
The Village of Chetwynd votes to hold the mill rate at 21.5 mills, last raised in 1968 from 20 to 21.5. Municipal law caps the rate at 30 mills. The council approves a paving program on 51st Street between 47th Ave and the hotel access road this summer.
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Chetwynd
47Th Ave
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Library
Patty
Melville Lodge
Mrs. S. Rix
Barkerville
Pat Kurjata
Nee Currier
Kolosky
Jack Fish Lake Road
Debbie
Cheryl Kolosky
L A
Mrs. G. Moore
California
Dick Burnham
Christine Hoffman
Tannia Rosendahl
Dean Burnham
Tony Topnik
Diane Campbell
Blake Beauchamp
Bas Wneet
Lady Grits
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