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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1975
Page
2
Farm safety emphasizes independence and self-reliance in farming. The Canada Safety Council with Agriculture Canada promotes Farm Safety Week to encourage the farming community to make every week a Farm Safety Week and integrate safety into all farm activities.
Government boosts LIP funding with a 150000 per project cap and earlier start. Communities like Chetwynd Moberly Lake Hudsons Hope saw prior allocations while private firms may sponsor community projects. Applications available July 1975 with Sept 12 deadline. ministerial control and advisory groups guide decisions. John Watson plans area visit August 11 for outreach.
The field for the proposed government steel mill has narrowed to Kitimat and Prince George. Economic Development Minister Gary Lauk announced at a Prince George press conference that detailed feasibility studies will determine the mill’s final location, with an October announcement anticipated.
The Chetwynd Recreation Department cancelled the Summer Figure Skating School planned for August 18 to 31 at the Chetwynd Arena. By July 20 only four registrations were recorded, with further Hockey School notices due after confirmation from the Summer International Hockey School.
Special birthday wishes go to a very special dad at Pioneers Haven Kerrobert Sask. Grads 1975 group photo received. News notes include visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Lavoie, Aunt Susie Piper, Ed and Kathie Campbell, and others. Bank manager Bill Curtis and family back from holiday. Various residents holidaying in lower mainland and Ontario. The Square Dance Camp at Moberly Lake enjoyed by all. News tip line offered at 788-2246.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoon salt over 3 pound chicken cut into eight pieces and refrigerate at least one hour. Dredge in flour then dip in beaten eggs and roll in breadcrumbs with barbecue spice. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour until done. Serve hot or cold.
A columnist mocks pet ownership while recounting local social news. The piece notes a dislike of dogs and pets, a humorous memory of budgerigars, and references a Social Credit Rally at Sunny Acres with MLA Don Phillips. Also mentioned are travels of Leonard Lysne, Bob Gunn’s summer cabin, a Saskatche wan death, and rising cab fares in Dawson Creek.
In the Village of Chetwynd four businesses were approved under the Careers 75 students in industry program. The program, open to firms with 20 or fewer full time employees, allowed hiring one or two additional student employees with a half wage subsidy up to 300 dollars monthly.
Letters praise the South Peace Boy Scouts for the District Cub Camp at One Island Lake Provincial Campsite. Special thanks go to David Hoffman and Jim Shirley for leading the Chetwynd Cub group.
Obituary for Peter Albert Pitts lists his birth in Lynwood Nova Scotia on August 24 1889 death July 20 in Dawson Creek British Columbia with funeral July 23 at Notre Dame Church Dawson Creek Father Conway officiating Burial in Rolla Cemetery He leaves wife Cora one son Bobby Pitts four daughters eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren Donations to the heart fund requested.
Industrial type accidents lead with 112 deaths in 1973, followed by falls 22 and drowning 16. The data excludes home accidents and highlights fatalities from falls, drowning, poisoning, fire, suffocation, firearms, and other non transport causes based on Major causes.
School board officials study installing mobile radio equipment in the bus fleet to improve safety during winter travel. No firm decision yet, but preliminary steps are anticipated before reopening in September.
Entries note American troops crossing the Maine River in World War I on July 18 1918. July 19 1941 England launched operation against rising fascism. July 20 1969 United States landed the first man on the moon. July 21 1861 Battle of Bull Run fought in the American West.
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