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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1987
Page
2
A reflective piece by Jean McDonald warns that vandalism extends beyond property damage to reputational harm caused by malicious unfounded gossip. It argues these rumors stem from lonely, frustrated minds and urges sympathy for victims while condemning harmful whispers.
The piece contrasts types of gossip and their motives from harmless curiosity to vindictive harm. It notes Mr. Wilsons wisdom, references Mick Jagger at LSE 1962 64 and Lennon McCartney as the Nurk Twins 1957, and mentions Oklahoma based on Green Grow the Lilacs, plus George Raft turning down High Sierra lead.
A reunion is planned for July 4 and 5 1987 for all who attended Chetwynd school between 1965 and 1975. Former students living in Chetwynd formed a committee and scheduled events in conjunction with the Chetwynd 25th celebration.
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce hosts International Night and Casino on Saturday April 11 1987 at Chetwynd Arena with cocktails at 6pm smorgasbord at 7pm Can Canettes of Ft. St John perform at 8 15pm casino opens at 9pm benefiting Man in Motion Overland Express plays and balloon dances plus bingo spot dances and more Tickets 12 with outlets Hart Highway Red Rooster Chetwynd Department Store Chamber Office and Dixie Lee Tumbler Ridge Reservations Barb 788-3345 deadline April 15 includes dinner and dance July 4 at Legion Hall and possible pancake breakfast Contact lists of attendees and organizers distributed for those not invited.
A March 10 1987 bulletin from Local 115C in Tumbler Ridge declares a $5000 challenge bond posted in a dispute with the Steelworkers. The union claims no response from the Steelworkers and pledges the money to sports and youth groups. The notice accuses the Steelworkers of misrepresentation while the Operating Engineers denounce their propaganda.
Police logged a hit and run at Ja's Restaurant causing 500 dollars in damage to a gas pump. A March 13 driving suspension followed a roadside check. March 14 a woman was held in cells for being drunk in public. Fort St John family assaulted at Chetwynd Hotel entrance on March 13. Liquor seized from a vehicle on March 14, a Fort St John minor found in licensed premises March 14. Coat stolen from a Tumbler Ridge resident at the Chetwynd Hotel March 15. March 15 hockey game crowd problem at Chetwynd Rec Centre reported.
A mayoral message urges community volunteers and budget support for the EDC aligned with a $36,000 budget and leftover $4,000. It praises regional cooperation led by Jack Hannan and pledges to present the EDC Budget again on April 2. A separate challenge proposes a $5,000 Good Faith Bond in a dispute between Steel and the Operating Engineers with a biased barrister as judge.
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