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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 07, 1975
Page
2
Fay Cox and Bea Kurjata organize Lone Prairie history for the Chetwynd Library urging residents to share stories and old photos. Deadline May 15. Readers are invited to loan pictures and have contributions acknowledged in the local history.
The 1975 76 budget is presented in a program format for trustees to gain detailed insight into planned activities. The change aligns with BCSTA recommendations for program budgeting across districts and colleges. Mrs Higgins offers a quip about her black eye, saying her husband was released from jail on his birthday and she wished him many happy returns.
Chit chat notes Mr and Mrs Bud Yarham and family visit Mackenzie while E Pfanner travels to Vancouver for a BC School Trustees Convention. Hospital Board Auxiliary and Candy Stripers attend BCHA North East Area Council Conference in Prince George. Moores sell ranch and auction equipment closing pioneer era phase. Scouts sell raffle tickets to fund summers camps. Florence Nightingale Tea and hospital social highlight noted. Ringy-ding for news.
A curling club notes appreciation for its executive and volunteers including Curris Mauer Sand ness and Smith. It lists merchants supporting the mixed bonspiel such as Westgates I G A Hart Hi Way Confectionery Toronto Dominion Bank Country Squire Motel Gerry s Clothing and many Chetwynd businesses. Thanks also to Frankie s Construction for ice work last fall amid National Forest Week in progress.
Elaine Kennedy, a former Dawson Creek resident, died in a single vehicle crash in the Pine Pass yesterday. Her husband, Mike Kennedy, is in fair to critical condition with internal injuries at Prince George Hospital. They moved from Dawson Creek to Vernon and then to Prince George in the past 18 months. He was a longtime employee of MacDonalds Consolidated.
Dear readers this unsentimental Moberly Lake voice notes the Vietnam War era ends and reflects on its causes, outcomes, and costs. The writer argues the conflict exposed truths about leadership, civilian unrest, and profiteering, criticizing U S policy and wartime conduct while lamenting losses.
The court fined three for liquor ownership issues at 25 dollars each. Tim Armstrong of Chetwynd faced a 20 dollar fine for illegal parking under the Motor Vehicle Act. Gunner Fredslund of Heffley Creek and Graeme Mills of Burnaby were fined 50 dollars each for oversize and senita charges respectively. Manuel Alves Pereira of Chetwynd received 100 dollars in fines plus up to 10 days, with restitution up to 1156.90 to be paid to the Village of Chetwynd and British Columbia. Edward James Williams of Chetwynd appeared on twelve counts related to a propaganda dispute involving Vietnamese orphans, amid heated commentary on media coverage and border issues. A letter from Mrs. Lysne recounts a border crossing incident with a bullying customs officer. A pair of protected eagles nesting between here and Hudson's Hope was noted as a pleasant local sight. A rummage sale for the Moberly Lake Community Association raised a substantial amount, with praise for the Rohel home hosting the event. Current commentary questions parliamentary attendance and representation, urging full-time presence unless official duties prevent it.
The BC Beef Cattle Test Station results show Charolais bulls top the 136 bulls with a 3.5 lb daily gain and leading 16 of the 19 top scores for daily gain and 16 of the 22 top yearling weights across seven breeds. Angus 35, Charolais 29, Hereford 41, Limousin 8, Shorthorn 8, Simmental 12, Welsh Black 3.
Students from 100 Mile House Prince Rupert and Dawson Creek competed in the annual contest with prizes including an all expense paid trip to Vancouver and certificates for participants. Teri Fuller of Mackenzie won first in the second year typing category last year.
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