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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1981
Page
5
Mr. Lasser told a public audience that part of his land might be needed for coal transport facilities, though he said the idea came from others. He pressed an audience member, Mr. McKitka, to identify himself and answer personal questions, then later McKitka asked for an apology to his family. The chairman struggled to restore order.
Dale Draper, agent for Block Brothers Real Estate, reports $500.06 damage to 4 x 8 signs painted with LASSER. He says vandals show politics here in Echo. Audience members question the origin of a circulated letter about a mayoral candidate and a conflict of interest. Road paving funding and payment methods dominate discussion with aldermanic candidates proposing reviews.
Brian King was named Fireman of the Year at the annual Fireman's Ball amid a good time for attendees. The Thelma and Carl Schmok visited from Sorrento BC, while Mrs Colette Girard left snowbound Chetwynd for Phoenix to visit her parents. Willard and Penny Dunn attended the Social Credit Conference in Vancouver. Jean Campbell and Bunne Hoffman joined a planning meeting in Dawson Creek for the 40th Alaska Highway anniversary. PRAHTA coordinates the Alcan Adventure with community reps and debates over a walkway from 43rd street to the school and a proposed pool. Mayoral candidates agreed the walkway should have been built and discussed pool costs and tax base needs. The forum showed complex local politics and was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
B C Hydro warns drivers to stay in the vehicle if a fallen wire traps them. If exiting is necessary, jump clear with both feet together and avoid touching ground. Do not touch or move the wire as it may still be live. Call B C Hydro or police and wait for an authorized crew. Also notes Mrs Bernath’s return from England visit.
The budget introduces measures to help homeowners paying more than 30 percent of income on mortgage costs, including government assistance with interest. Farmers can access Farm Credit Corp loans at 11.75 percent, five points below market rate, while small businesses may benefit from extended bond underwritings. Critics call it insufficient, labeling it a shell game and recessionary.
Finance minister MacEachen outlined a plan to curb spending and shrink the deficit by slowing growth in transfers to provinces, with provinces expected to contribute $3.7 billion via higher revenues. He projected 1982 83 spending at $75.4 billion up from $67.7 billion, and a deficit drop to $10.5 billion from $13.3 billion, alongside a one year extension of the five percent corporate surtax, to be cut to 2.5 percent in 1983, and tighter first year asset writeoffs.
Safety officials warn that using a wood burning fireplace with a vented furnace can reduce the air supply needed for proper combustion, risk carbon monoxide exposure, and endanger occupants. Keep a fresh air supply, open vents, and avoid obstructing furnace intakes. Carbon monoxide symptoms include headaches and fatigue.
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