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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1985
Page
4
Taxpayers along 46th Avenue near Cantor Apartments between 51st and 52nd streets petition the Mayor and Council to grade the road and fill holes after years of neglect amid other town street concerns. At the June 4 meeting the council indicated a grader could be sent soon. The mayor noted that aldermen vote by majority on expenditures and priorities.
Chamber of Commerce heard JA’s truck stop hosted meeting on June 4 with guest speaker Mr. Charlie Parslow, superintendent of schools. He warned BC education lags western provinces and urged graduates to start businesses rather than rely on welfare, with 15 members and 4 guests including Mayor Lasser in attendance.
The Jackfish Community Association met on June 4 reporting on the auction and setting dos and don'ts for next year. Plans focus on developing the recreation area with outhouses road access culverts and tree work. a new sign donated by June and Clyde LaCarte with Gary McCullough contributing. future tables gravel and concrete for bases. possible pound district with fall meeting. fall fair ideas proposed. next gathering set for July 2 at 7 30 pm on the recreation site.
The Chetwynd Ladies of the Royal Purple hosted their annual tea on June 5 to honor Senior Citizens and Royal Purple Day. Thirty four seniors attended, with five Royal Purple members. Tea featured sandwiches, angel cake, ice cream, and strawberries. Lady Mary Saunders, Lady Clara Moore, and Lady Jane Martin poured. music by Lady Joan Temple. Bingo followed with prizes. Door prizes for fruit baskets went to Eva Tokar, Nora Wheeler, Dorothy Smith, and Edna Hayes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Cole of Queensland Australia, Mrs. Mildred Sandborn of Keremeos, and Ivy Yakel of Innisfail Alta. Gifts were given to guests. Bill Kelm, president of the Seniors Club, thanked the organizers. All reported a good time.
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