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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 31, 1978
Page
2
A reader from Health Food Ass. of Canada promotes a weekend Health Food Fair in Vancouver to foster better nutrition in schools. She urges natural foods such as hulled sunflower seeds yogurt granola bars and carob as healthier options and asks for comments.
Federal Canada Works funded project evaluates recycling feasibility in the region. Prince George would be the central collection point with northern towns running volunteer depots. Depots would ship recyclables to Prince George for lower transport costs and fair returns. Send comments and proposals to Prince George Recycle Research, 5997 Simon Fraser Dr., P.G. V2N 207. Michael Day, Project Manager.
Chaperones commend Tuesday night attendees for orderly conduct at the Legion Hall teen dance. The event was alcohol free and free of fights, praised as the first in ten years to maintain decorum. Organisers urge teens to pressure others to keep dances civilized.
Environment Minister Len Marchand released a report showing 63 percent of expansion onto good agricultural land between 1966 and 1971 across provinces. Toronto led with 29047 acres, 97 percent high quality soil, while Edmonton, Winnipeg, St. Catharines Niagara and Montreal also absorbed large tracts.
Juvenile and senior athletes including Lorne Clary Ed McClarty Brad McKay Bernie Stoski Margo Listhaeghe Laura Didier Dick Gray Keven Campbell Chris Elden Robert Parker Charles Elden Kathy Cross earned top placements in 200m high jump long jump 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 relays plus discus shot put and other races with records noted for Parker and varied finishes from first to sixth across age groups and events.
Chetwynd residents facing vandalism and reckless driving organize a citizen night patrol. A meeting for interested adults to form the patrol is set for 7 30 PM June 1 1978 at the Chetwynd School Library seeking police support to reduce crime and improve the community.
The article stresses that education extends beyond school hours and home life is crucial. It urges parents to attend meetings, engage with teachers, and support the child’s study and habits while noting eggs lose quality quickly at room temperature.
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