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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 1986
Page
2
The paper invites readers to submit letters on local topics. Letters should be signed with name and address, not anonymous, and may be condensed or rejected. Submissions can be dropped at the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C. VOC 1JO0.
Echo issue greets new teachers and principals in Chetwynd and welcomes other newcomers. It notes upcoming events such as a Lions Talent Show on October 18 at Caspers and highlights community groups including Candy Strippers, skating and skiing programs, the Rod & Gun Club, Elks Apple Drive, Toastmasters, the Women’s Centre, Pine Valley Seniors, Northern Lights College courses, and the growing Chetwynd Public Library. Continued on page five.
Chetwynd Secondary School students begin canvassing October 13 for the BC Secondary School Sports Draw. Since its start the draw has raised over 4 million dollars for extracurricular programs across the province. Tickets cost 2 dollars and offer 5 chances to win cash and a travel prize package.
A general meeting at Chimo Village Art Gallery set plans for an Expo Appreciation Night to honor volunteers. The November events include the win and cheese and Expo 86 closing ceremonies tickets, available via Rita Rix at the Guest Relations Booth outside the Stadium Gate. contact Rix for details.
Northern Lights College launches two Red Cross first aid classes for children after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 7 to 23. Programs include Playing it Safe for grades 2 to 4 and Basic First Aid for grades 4 to 6 with separate evening times. A dangerous goods trucker course is offered October 8 and 9. A glass staining workshop is set for October 12 with supplies available from the instructor, and an Air Brakes course runs October 17 to 19. Call 788-2248 for details.
Pastor Roy Hubbeard of Chetwynd Gospel Tabernacle honors the volunteers in orange vests guiding children safely across busy streets. He salutes crossing guards and school staff for their dedication, noting the important future role of today’s youngsters and the daily challenges faced by those at intersections.
A library brief promotes medical thrillers such as CROSS CURRENT THE GOD PROJECT and THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN as seasonal reads. It emphasizes reading as a winter pastime and highlights authors Cline Cook Saul and Crichton, noting the appeal of suspenseful plots in a chilly season.
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