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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 26, 1982
Page
3
The Echo presents a reader opinion column on proposed Thursday shopping until 9 pm. Interviewed residents include Neil Lunden Shari Fowler Willy Tureski and Agnes Douglas sharing that the change would mainly offer convenience for some workers while others say it may not affect their shopping habits.
Brownies Guides and Pathfinders took part in community service with Pitch-In cleanups. Pack 2 held a Cadet Investiture on May 10 for Carmie Keller, their first Cadet, invested by District Commissioner Mrs Bobbi Larsen. Carmie, a long-time Guiding member, received a Brownie gift and Grand Howl cheer. A Cake Decorating Contest and Flea Market are planned for May 29 with cakes on display at Supervalue and sale at noon downtown beside IGA.
North Eastern British Columbia will have an extra representative for Tumbler Ridge questions. Owen Toop, from the Tumbler Ridge Vancouver office, will be based in Dawson Creek from May 10 and will visit other North East communities regularly. Previously Lon McCartney and Maurice Hayward answered such inquiries, with Larry Burk also handling many questions as Tumbler Ridge Site Manager.
The Early Childhood Education graduates of Northern Lights College received certificates from Principal Gary Mahoney on Friday April 30 at the Legion Hall. Valedictorian Annette Beitenbeck, represented by Molly Henry, praised the students and instructors. Supervisors were honored with appreciation awards. Chris Dixon commended the graduates. Centers training the students included The Family Centre, The Child Development Centre, and several local nurseries and preschools. Some graduates have secured local jobs. In municipal news, Ridge Commissioner Patrick Walsh announced North East representation in Dawson Creek, with Owen Toop moving there as a Peace River regional base. Benny Conn will replace Toop in August.
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