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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 02, 1979
Page
2
A reader letter urges BC voters to oppose Social Credit in the May 10 election arguing that a socialistic government could resemble Jonestown style control. The writer claims ICBC and oil activity under Socreds boost the economy but warns against complacency and urges re election of the Sacred Government.
Letters from Jean Groves and Merlin Nichols praise Ed Barnett and James Nesbitt, urge Canadians to scrutinize promises and demand action. Groves cites U S political lessons and Southern influences while Nichols commends Chetwynd students for disciplined conduct during a Wolfgang performance.
During May 1 7, Child Safety Week highlights fire prevention. From 1972 to 1976 Canada saw 944 children under 15 die in fire related accidents. Teach children to treat fire as a friend not a toy and to act calmly in a fire by planning exits and drills. Ensure doors stay closed at night and memorize the fire department phone number. Fire doors delay spread, but never return inside for pets or toys after escaping.
This week and historical figures recount local events from 1977 to 1959. Highlights include Ray Watt winning a Lions Club sweepstake, by law approval for borrowing to build an ice arena, student visits to Prince George, and mayoral proclamations. Older items mention the Pine River water low, RCMP staff changes, and community plans from Chetwynd and surrounding districts.
A playful note explains that the bathtub was invented in 1850 and the telephone appeared 25 years later. If you lived in 1850 you could sit in the tub for a quarter century without the phone ringing.
Tours of the W A C Bennett Dam start May 1 1979 and run seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each tour lasts about one hour, including a 25 minute construction film followed by a walking tour of the central control room and underground powerhouse. Souvenir and restaurant facilities are in Hudson Hope townsite, 24 kilometers away.
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