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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1972
Page
2
This column laments flaws in welfare and politics while recalling Halloween fears of razor blades in apples. It notes a costly election, jokes about lottery MPs, and criticizes indecision and distrust in government. Local tidbits include missing names, new book allotments, visitors, and sick lists.
Pentagon Construction Limited of Vancouver emerged as the apparent low bidder on the contract to install Unit No 9 at the Peace River hydro electric project. Bids opened October 24 at BC Hydro head office in Vancouver. Pentagon offered 4 459 778 with other bidders listed from Sacramento North Vancouver Richmond and Vancouver. The award was expected later in the fall after Hydro engineers review the bids.
The Museum and Information Booth group met on Wednesday October 25 to review the season. The Museum hosted 110 days with nearly 4000 guest registrations and visitors praised artifacts display brochure variety and staff friendliness.
The Hudson's Hope list shows Ruben Farrell charged under the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act for four infractions including driving without a license and without valid insurance with fines of 30 250 and 20 dollars, plus helmet and registration issues. Other entries include Raymond Claypool for driving without due care, George Dickson for speeding, Walter Lygas for an unattended running vehicle, Randell Clark for excessive vehicle noise, and Thomas Mackenzie noted for excessive noise.
Hudson's Hope community notes cover diet club weigh in winners Bonnie Erickson and Mary Hauser, Remembrance Day service plans for Hudson Hope Elementary, and youth sports with Grade 8 girls and boys games against Bert Bowes and Dr. Kearney. Also from Halloween events to UNICEF collection, a student dance, a stolen fund, and a large fireworks display planned by the Hydro Social Club.
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