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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1973
Page
1
The Chetwynd Elementary Secondary School ran a month long attendance contest with small prizes. Mr Brown's class 8B won a class banner two extra recreational periods and a 10 cent concession ticket per student after raising attendance from 81 to 93 percent, the highest in the school and the most improved. Overall school attendance rose by 3 percent due to the contest.
Members of school boards gathered in Vancouver for a Trustee Leadership Development Program held March 8 to 11 1973 at the Georgia Hotel. The BCSTA states trustees face many challenges demanding enhanced pre service and in service education plus broad knowledge of education and school operations. The program began in 1961 under UBGC extension and was taken over by BCSTA in 1963. Attendance shows rising interest in the program.
On Tuesday March 15 the Chetwynd Centennial Library board met with guests Mr and Mrs Bill Peters from the Dawson Creek Library Development Commission. The meeting reviewed Op portunities for Youth plans, catalog progress, and vertical file expansion for school projects. Two new shelves arrived.
Agnes Audrey Thomas widow of Reg S Thomas dies March 7 in Chetwynd Hospital. Survived by daughter Helen of Jarvis Ontario and son William of Hamilton. May God Rest her Soul.
British Columbia director John McKeown, visiting after a Fort St. John delegation to Premier Barrett, will lead an economic survey in the Peace River Liard District. He aims to assess impacts of potential gas and oil royalty increases, speaking with gas, oil, industry, and agriculture sectors.
Eric Violato and Wayne Blair of Chetwynd charged with wilful damage to a police car and fined 100 dollars each with restitution 57 and 7 dollars respectively. Four others from Chetwynd and Groundbirch faced blood alcohol over .08 with 350 dollar fines each. Seventeen charges under vehicle and transport acts noted.
The Chetwynd Jaycees host a Leadership in Action course at 7:30 p.m. on March 21 and 22 in the Chetwynd Hotel open to all with no charge. The program aims to help attendees set lifelong personal goals and build focus for the future. Also notes a local business appointment and family relocation.
Tunne's the lucond childa visits April as Ernie Pfanner returns from Vancouver. Ernie enjoyed the trip despite rain while Mrs. Berlinger heads to Prince George for a doctor's appointment with Rhonda. D Campbell and Lana plan March 17 in Upper Fraser for Eddie's birthday with Kathie and Monica. Arts and Crafts Show draws many exhibitors and praise. CWL plans annual event. Jackie Dunn and Debbie move to Summerland after visiting Stirlings and Willards. Ed and Fern Comeau relocate to Ladner and invite friends to visit. Father Jungbluth to spend days in Prince George for a church conference. Larry Cox Isobel Oberle and Valerie Lennox attend a Christophers leadership course in Dawson Creek. Ringing off with news calls to 788 2246.
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Board chairman chronicles an active year focusing on readiness for accreditation. Highlights include new equipment, defibrillator funding, landscaping, a volunteer Candy Stripers program, blood donors, and support from Ladies Auxiliary. Two trustees’ terms expire. the chairman’s term continues as the board outlines ongoing efforts and upcoming disaster exercise participation.
The B C Telephone Company will spend over 140000 this year to improve service in the Chetwynd area and handle growth. Peace River district manager Warren Ronquist said this aligns with a 1.6 million district budget for expansion in the Peace River country, part of a 172.3 million provincial program for 1973. The Chetwynd work includes 20000 for feeder and distribution cable along Highway 97 to Brameda Subdivision and 10000 for new cable to support growth and upgrade party-line service. A major 122000 project will upgrade long distance between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek by adding circuits.
Ed Martins assumed duties as Postmaster for Chetwynd after a career start in 1964 and prior service as Port Alice Postmaster. A Kelowna native, he has three children June, Timothy, and Kevin. The family plans a summer of camping, boating, and fishing to explore the province.
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