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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1983
Page
7
Ferns offer grace and beauty with varied shapes from hart’s tongue to maidenhair. They thrive indoors in shaded spots away from direct sun and group well in pots or mixed containers. A shaded conservatory displays several ferns, with Selaginella krausiana adding contrast along the front.
BC Automobile Association criticizes a proposed lifetime driving ban for drunk drivers as ineffective due to widespread suspensions violations. Federal Justice Minister Mark MacGuigan floated life prohibitions for serious cases and mandatory periods for first offences. Mothers Against Drunk Driving profile supports tougher action while urging stronger enforcement and consideration of manslaughter charges.
Cancer cells suppress chemical signals that would cause rejection by the body's immune system. Researchers led by Alex van der Eb at State University of Leiden report in Nature that such cancer cells may reveal ways to prevent organ transplant rejection. Rene Bernards comments on the new method.
British Columbia will permit B C Hydro to sell surplus electricity to four California cities under a three year contract, expected to yield 150 million to 200 million. The move shifts from short term export and aligns with recession relief. Site C dam is deemed acceptable but not needed for 10 years, with a shelving of the 3 billion project and promotion of small non-grid hydro sites.
Planning for a Christmas Bazaar Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday November 12 at 1 30 pm at the Elks Hall with morning setup at 10 am Donations of baking potted plants and handicrafts welcomed by noon Darlene and Mavis can arrange pickups Tickets for a Christmas doll wardrobe drawing December 10 at 2 pm Gift Shop. Volunteers sought for patient cart runs. Election of 1984 officers at November 22 meeting with a penny raffle and samples of baking.
Kenneth Davis of Toronto stacks about 12 500 eyeglasses in his garage with a walkup drop box outside his door. The glasses go to the poor in Mexico and Caribbean nations including Jamaica Haiti St Lucia St Vincent Antigua Dominica and Grenada through the Canadian Foundation for World Development.
The Chetwynd Girl Guide District Council calls for volunteers to lead 9 to 12 year old girls, with a temporary leader available until Christmas. Training offered, contact Linda Garland at 788-9651 or Grace McNabb at 788-2554 for arrangements. A special Parent-Daughter Recognition Banquet is planned for November 24 at the Chetwynd Legion Hall, 6:00 pm, honoring past District Commissioner Mrs. Bobbie Larsen, with invites for community attendance.
Weekday adult immunization clinics at Peace River Health Unit invite travel plans and open late weekdays, with phone 788-9219 for appointments. Weekly schedules include child immunization, health conferences, and various community group meetings, plus November bazaars, prenatal series, and 1984 trade show details.
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