PRAHTA expands board and new Dawson Creek office planned
PRAHTA now requires at least two regional directors on its board and plans a Project 92 office in Dawson Creek. A second monthly PRAHTA newsletter is expected, and a report covers International Night held April 30 1988. The Chetwynd Chamber posts profits, fundraisers, and new roles for Teen Tourism and staff.
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Roller
Project 92
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Barb Shirley
Chamber
London
Ontario
Shirley
Chetwynd
Bcrly
BCR
Graciete Martins
Alderman Shirley
Jackfish community builds hall with sod turning and events
The Jackfish Community Association held a May 29 sod turning with Andy Verigin of the Peace River Regional District and speeches by Verigin and Mrs. LaCarte as ground was broken for the hall. A Horseshoe Tournament followed, with winners Bill Clark and Rita Rohel, Danny Desjarlais and Lani Kelm, and Albert Davis with Byrne Wallington. Additional games saw Don Harris’s team beat Desjarlais 13 to 11 in kids game, Freddie Haase’s team top Charlene Clark 14 all. Plans for further tournaments June 19 July 17 August 21 at 1 pm include a kids horseshoe pit. The site is cleared and footings poured. a directional sign on Jackfish Road was erected by Barry Bremner and family. Membership chair Frida Howe and June Kolesky provided contact numbers.
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Andy Verigin
Peace River
Verigin
LaCarte
Bill Clark
Rita Rohel
Danny Desjarlais
Lani Kelm
Albert Davis
Bryne Wallington
Don Harris
Freddie Haase
Charlene Clark
Jackfish Road
Barry Bremner
Ambulance of Police
Frida Howe
June Kolesky
Happy Birthday O O R P Banquet and Awards Ceremony
The Order of Royal Purple celebrated its 22nd birthday with a banquet at the Elks Hall on Thursday June 16. Honored members received service and attendance pins including Emma Burtch 25 year life membership, Agnes Douglas 20 year service pin, and others. Grants and donations were noted, with appreciation to the Chetwynd CORP and Children’s Family House of British Columbia for a $1573.98 contribution.
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Order of Royal Purple
Bros. Elks
Elks Hall
Emma Burtch
Life
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Winnie Anderson
Rhonda Sampson
Joan Temple
Dee Manahan
Marie Lossing
Pendance
Jewel
Gloria Moore
Laverne Fowler
Audrey Moore
Madge Traplin
Lori Midget
Royal Purple
Lady Hoffman
Lady Sippel
OORP
Chetwynd Oorp
Children’s Family House
B.C
Ronald McDonald House
Vancouver
Chetwynd Corp
Children’s
British Columbia
The
Order of the Royal Purple
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Ja’s
Legion
Chetwynd Motor Inn
Jackfish Community Association
Chetwynd Recreation Centre
Patti Hingston
Christeen James
Carol Walker
Susan
Happy Birthday
O.O.R.P
Mona Wallington
Sherree Smith
John Frank
Jack Wood
Kelm
Rick Olsen
Emily Berg
Kevin Beckensall
Hector Trudel
Maggie Everitt
Bev Vice
Debbie Doornbos
Ee Ee
V.W
B.I.S
Leslie Sutton
Chetwynd Echo
Chetwynd Tourist Supplement
Sutton
D & G Jewellery
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