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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
1
On Friday, students organized by the Student's Council raised over $30 by tossing pies at teachers and fellow students. Participants listed include E. Vialato, R. Barrette, K. House, J. Rebaglati, and Brick Hoover, with 25 to 50 cent throws.
South Peace teachers heard about a proposed BCTF financing policy to fund public schools from general provincial revenue. The plan would replace local property taxes with provincial basic and supplementary grants, making local boards frontline in securing funds and directing district needs.
The writer details a painful hospital experience after a clumsy back injury in Hope, praising Chetwynd hospital staff and views. The piece notes the Fort St. John firefighting team winning the weekend’s Chetwynd competition, with Dawson Creek and Mackenzie also placing, and mentions timekeepers and a social at McNabb's.
RCMP investigated a break in at a pool hall after the door was kicked in during Sunday evening or early Monday morning June 5 1972. Loot included two to three dollars in change cigars and cigarettes valued at about 25 dollars two used transistor radios. Also reported a shooting accident on June 3 1972 left Larry R Jensen of Falls BC hospitalized with a leg wound from a pistol discharge at home.
The Moberly Youth Centre asks for applications for two summer sessions. Session one runs July 14 to 27 for ages 9 to 12, session two for ages 13 to 14. Applications available at Box 116 Chetwynd or Box 450 Dawson Creek, B C. The camp operates under adult supervision through the Opportunity for Youth Programme with a final talent show for parents.
Last Tuesday the Brownie Guide and Ranger mother and daughter banquet took place in the Legion Hall. Miss Pat Lyons chaired and introduced guests including Mrs. M Lossing of the Legion Auxiliary and Mr. and Mrs. W Williams of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258. Joan Spinney, retiring district commissioner, attended.
Ragged local notes cover visits by Auntie Alida Randine's first birthday celebration and Maple Creek guests Mr and Mrs Lorne McQueen with Mr Ed Doonan. Reports of hospital staff, Masons dinner, Foodorama in Dawson Creek, Jaycees Presidents Ball, and travel to Prince George Lillooet Greece and Europe. Brownie and Guide Awards listed with dates and future meetings announced.
The Chetwynd Public Library lists summer paperbacks across Mystery Adventure and Romance, plus German cooking and myths. Notable titles include The ABC Murders, Instanbul, Little Big Man, Midshipman Hornblower, Avalon, Letter from Peking, The Light Heart, Hildegarde, and On the Farm. Staff member Mrs. McClarty offers help locating any title.
The Parks and Exhibition Board invites residents of Chetwynd to share preferences for this season's recreational activities. Suggested programs include a Minor Coaches Clinic this fall, broom ball, tennis, figure skating, a loggers day, and a fall fair. Send suggestions or offers of help to any board director or Box 112.
Two 19 year olds from Chetwynd, Graem J L Wells and Phillip R J Kenherve, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for trafficking. Each received three month jail terms to be served at Prince George Regional Correctional Institute, followed by two years probation. A third youth, Frederick A Cox, 17, was found guilty of possession and fined 200 or 30 days.
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