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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1979
Page
1
A provincial spokesman defends a child abuse crackdown against claims by a psychologist and a film producer that the ministry handbook cover is sinister. Dr Bob Harper of Simon Fraser University criticized the image of a child’s hand in an adult’s grip as unnatural and obscene.
Robert Shirley was elected Monday by acclamation to serve as School Trustee for a two year term, replacing Ernie Pfanner who served over fifteen years. A Chetwynd resident of eleven years, Shirley is active in Scouts, fire department, Legion, Chamber of Commerce and is Lakeview Credit Union director and vice president.
Royal Canadian Legion plans Remembrance Day events starting with paradeforms at Hotel Chetwynd at 9 50 a m and wreath laying at the Legion Cenotaph followed by a service at the Legion Hall at 10 45 a m A mayoral election in Hudsons Hope began with a crash as Mayor Tex MacKeigan collided with challenger John Calder near the district office with no injuries and minor vehicle damage A luncheon at 1 30 p m for Legion members Ladies Auxiliary and guests and a 6 00 p m social dinner capped the day
In Hudson's Hope municipal elections set for November 17, incumbent Mayor Tex MacKeagar seeks re election against Alderman John Calder. Four candidates contest the three alderman seats: Norman Guelly Ben Jablonski Ernest Krebs and Heather Scorey seeks re election.
Postal services across British Columbia and the Yukon Territories will be closed on Monday November 12 in observance of Remembrance Day. The closures affect post offices and carrier operations nationwide.
Community contributions totaling twenty thousand dollars were received this week for the TV Trust Fund. Donors include Charles McInnis Jr, Mrs Norman Arnott, Maurice and Muriel Hayward, Mary and Henry Buckna, Bob and Bernice Shearer, Vera Lekary, New Blue Sky Restaurant, and Howard Dar. Remembrance Day observances prompt limited mail and box collections with full service resuming Tuesday November 13, 1979.
BC reports 121 fires burning with about 100 in central and southern regions. Crews push mop up as fire season nears end after an extension to October. Week added 52 new fires, total for the year near 3,797 versus 2,287 last year.
Victoria CP reports Economic Development Minister Don Phillips will lead a two week BC trade mission to China visiting Peking Shanghai and Canton. He is joined by staff eight businessmen and representatives from British Columbia Hydro and B C Development Corp. This marks BCs second official visit to China following DAVE BARRETTs 1974 trip.
The annual awards night at the Legion Hall drew 150 guests on Saturday October 27. Frankie Schreiber won the Sportsmanship Award. Esther Herrick was guest speaker. Tracy McQueen and families helped present trophies. City candidates and a mayoral race were noted for upcoming elections November 17.
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