07 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1978
Page
1
Mr. Olof Paulson of Moberly Lake, 80, born in Sweden, makes art from carved willow dimonds. He collects willows along the shore, fashions jars bells frames tables chairs and shelves, and even keeps a personal safe. He seeks a retail outlet for his crafts.
The annual Chetwynd Rodeo sponsored by the Lions Club returns this weekend at the Rodeo Grounds. Cowboys from near and far are expected to participate in numerous events over two days of entertainment and a grand parade.
Major paving work in the Dawson Creek Alaska Highway Peace Country region was announced by High ways Minister Alex V Fras er and Economic Development Minister Don Phillips MLA for South Peace River Work to be done in sections with tenders due June 20 Includes storm drains concrete curbs sidewalks Alaska Avenue strengthening paving Alaska Highway 97 patching paving shoulder improvement tack coating over 25.5 kilometres from 120 metres north of the point noted.
Minister K Rafe Mair announced a one year 17900 contract with PACIFIC to extend consumer services to off reserve native communities in British Columbia. Luke Atleo will train and field test at 18 Friendship Centres while PACIFIC and federal grants support the effort.
The California Cuties, a comedy softball team in their 31st season, visit Chetwynd Firemen on Monday June 19 at 7 30 pm at Highschool ball park. Sponsored by Chetwynd Thrift Shop tickets 2 adults 1 for students 6 14.
The Village increases the assessment to 34 mills up 7.9 percent from 1977 to cover higher expenses. Total budget rises to 1,458,129 with 8.85 percent growth, including hospital and regional district increases, and new water and sewer utility line items totaling 1,135,375. Building permits may exceed two million. 43 acre G.G. Moore Industrial Park subdivision progresses with 21 lots.
The project, extending south of the tracks to Wabi Crescent on Airport Road, includes 1129 lots and three private developers eyeing subdivisions. Mayor Lasser, after visiting Victoria, expressed optimism on upgrading 2.4 miles of access roads, a Centurion Creek bridge, airport improvements, and 600 acres of ski hill land for a recreation reserve.
British Columbia assessment authority appraisers Mr. Ken Solick and Mr. William Der will survey the region outside Chetwynd village limits west to Azouetta Lake for two and a half months. The reassessment covers all residential, commercial, and industrial properties, last done eight years ago. They operate from the Peace River Assessment Area office in Peace River, BC, phone 786 5721.
Poem celebrates girls as a world making creation. Community notices report Senior Citizens Day at the Elks Hall with tea by Royal Purple Ladies. Local residents share visits and travels between Kansas City Vancouver Edmonton and Moberly Lake. A library round-up runs June 6 to 10 with no overdue charges. Rodeo Parade plans stir local pride. A BC Hydro power-off to install substation equipment is planned for Sunday morning.
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