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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1980
Page
2
This week 15 years ago Don Titus died in a plane crash in central British Columbia. He arrived in Chetwynd in 1956 to supervise the Chetwynd Hotel project and helped form Chetwynd Agencies Ltd, shaping much of the village's development.
Rheta and Stew Rix recently opened Chimo Village at their home in Chetwynd. They specialize in picture framing and selling arts and crafts, featuring Dawson Creek artist Inez Demuynch paintings and deer elk moose horn jewelry by W. S. Metcalf. The couple promote local art with handcrafted gift items. Stew is sales co ordinator with Cantor Chetwynd Division and Rheta works part time at E Z E Travel. They have two children, Karen and Art, and have called Chetwynd home since 1969.
Provincial court judge John McCarthy issued a formal apology to associate chief judge L A Goulet after remarks to prisoners at Mission institution drew police and judiciary criticism. Goulet accepted the apology and called the matter closed.
Dennis and Pam Hall move from Hazelton to Chetwynd with sons. Dennis works at West Fraser. Frank and Liz Campbell celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with well wishers. Funeral services held for Bob Menzies of Moberly Lake. sympathy to Mrs. Menzies. Menzies helped establish the golf course at the lake and remained active until illness. Guests include Norm and Bev Stirling, Joan and Frank Oberle, Jackie and Willis Dunn and many others who gathered to honor Helen and Gordon Moore’s anniversary. For information, call 788-2246.
Graham Kedgley, B C coal co ordinator, warned that high freight charges could derail talks with Japan on southern British Columbia coal exports. He urged subsidies in early years, noting CN and B C Rail rates far exceed southern benchmarks. Freight costs now drive 25 percent of sale price, rising to 50 percent as costs grow. Kedgley did not reveal pricing but said talks may seek rail rate relief from taxpayer owned lines.
Ottawa reports that scrapping indexing of personal exemptions would hit middle income earners hardest. Forecasts show a four person family earning 15000 could pay 239 more in taxes, while a family earning 100000 would face about 1213 more. Government notes other tax changes may offset overall fairness.
Province Court in Chetwynd heard a Protection of Children case on July 10 1980 against Mr and Mrs Marvin Gammon under the Family and Child Service Act. Judge Levis ruled the hearing open and noted a reconciliation between child and parents after the child returned home per a June order. The court found it not in the child’s best interests to proceed as reconciliation had occurred and praised the protective actions of Ms Wright.
The International Energy Agency ranks Canada second worst among 17 developed nations in energy saving and new source efforts. It notes Canada and Britain cut energy program spending by 4.42% after inflation, with federal energy research at 6 per Canadian vs 17 in the U.S. and Germany. The report cites no major federal program progress since 1978 and excludes provincial spending.
A dense listing of afternoon and evening broadcasts across July 17 through July 21. Includes program names such as Beyond Reason, All in the Family, Mary Tyler Moore, Mork & Mindy, Dallas, The Tonight? News variants, and assorted Canadian shows. Also notes specific time blocks like 3:00 PM start and late-night lineups with sports, news, and entertainment programs.
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