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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1987
Page
3
Community mud volleyball event at the Rodeo Grounds July 1 at 1 pm, with teams of 6 to 10 players. Entry is $10 per team, prizes include pizza, medals, a trophy, and a chance for teen winners to join the Prince George Mud Volleyball Tourney on August 5.
A community event offers a nine hole golf format where players use string equal to their handicap to substitute for strokes before counting normally. Beginners receive a small string allotment. Rental clubs and carts available. contact Karen MacLaren at 788-9436 or register at the course.
Chetwynd and the Canadian Blind Sports Association co sponsor the first twilight torchlight run in the town. Registered participants receive a fluorescent green light stick to honor blind athletes. The event ties into Chetwynd’s 25th anniversary celebrations with activities planned throughout the day.
Team roping also known as heading and heeling is highlighted as the fastest growing rodeo event. Two riders on horses rope the steer’s head and heels, then face up and end the run with a clock stop. Open to all, with horses and gear supplied. Contact Wayne Way or Tarla Brewster or register at the rodeo grounds.
The Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre announces the 1987 roller skating season starting tonight with a special 2 for 1 night. Skating runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 to 8:30 pm from June 16 to August 20 supervised by Charlotte Massey with events planned throughout the summer. All ages welcome. skate rentals available. For information call 78-2214.
Kevin Hamm reports mid session three progress on lesson sets with smooth rapid progress. Registrations are encouraged for those who have not yet joined while noting the upcoming Thursday June 25 date. The location is Lake approximately 30km from Chetwynd on Highway 97.
A Weight Training Instructor's Course will be held in Fort Nelson June 19 20 and 21 to teach personal and professional use of weight equipment for toning shaping and strengthening bodies. For more information call Christine at 788 2214.
Registration runs noon to 1 PM and 5 to 6 PM for session 4. Drop-In Activities include Parents & Tots 11:00 to 11:30 AM Noon Swim 12:00 to 1:00 PM Public Swim 6:30 to 7:30 PM Adult Swim lessons Monday and Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM and Family Swim Friday 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Pool is open to all.
Insurance ad emphasizes that safe driving reduces risk and promotes comprehensive auto coverage for road protection with a call to see the service. It centers on encouraging prudent driving and offering insurance options.
A July 1 1987 event at the Chetwynd and Area Recreation Centre offers a 5km run or 2.5km walk starting 10:00 pm after a 9:45 pm warm up and 9:30 pm registration. Registration is $2.00 and all registrants receive a light stick along with a fireworks display afterward.
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