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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1984
Page
5
The Chetwynd Public Library picks Rodeo as this week's word. Rodeo comes from the Spanish rodear meaning to round up. the piece traces its use in the American Wild West as cowboys gathered in town.
The write up highlights rodeo origins from a Santa Fe note of 1847 and Prescott Arizona ad mission in 1888. It notes broncos from the Spanish broncho term and mentions Canada’s first Stampede in 1903. It concludes with Chetwynd hosting its 21st Annual Rodeo this coming weekend.
A simple recipe uses two frozen packages of chicken wings and seasoned flour. Serve with julienned carrots and celery cooked briefly in water, then plated with a small amount of butter for a bright, family friendly accompaniment.
The text describes public swim options for adults and children, noting early bird and noon sessions, and that adults may not swim laps unless they risk crooked strokes. It mentions an average of about 20 children daily, June schedule copies, and a Red Cross Water Safety Week from June 3 to 9 with contact 788-2214.
The issue notes Rodeo Week celebrations with Mildred in Western gear and a library float in the parade. It cites two books on library shelves for more on rodeos, The American West edited by Howard R. Lamar and Rodeo Cowboys Bulls and Broncos by Sam Savitt. On Tuesday June 12 the librarian will visit Little Prairie Haven with a book selection.
A recreation notice thanks applicants for youth leadership roles. The summer Playground Supervisor Jesse Boysen returns next week and Jenneth Sawchuk starts June 21. Playground program begins July 3 with calls to volunteer after June 11. Field bookings at Don Titus school now available by phone. May 25 and May 26 births listed with weights.
Weekday adult immunization and travel clinics at the Peace River Health Unit. call 788-9219 for appointments. Child immunization reminders. Monday and after hours AA and Al Anon meetings at the Health Unit. Tansi Friendship Centre Bingo Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. TOPS meetings on Tuesdays. Health Unit open 9 to 5 weekdays. Free newborn baby drop-in on second Thursday starting June 7 1984.
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