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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1984
Page
3
The Chetwynd Community Arts Council explains that the four upcoming EVENTS are light entertainment not classical concerts. First performer Holly Arntzen from Saskatchewan opens at the High School Gym on Tuesday October 23, 1984, with a Canadian folk focus and self accompaniment.
The Community Arts Council will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday October 15 at 7 30 in High School Room 11 open to all interested in the visual or performing arts. Members plan to attend Dawson Creek October 19 20 and 21 for the Peace River Areas first Arts Conference discussing grants fundraising media access future directions programs and problems. The council co sponsors performances with the Concert Festival Society and lists a painting workshop a music appreciation course and a community crafts fair. For more information contact Pauline Huska or Christine Meden.
The library budget was presented to council and forwarded to the regional district with a recommendation. Storytime runs twice weekly, with up to 25 children, and a puppet show is in development. Winter changes bring games out, a waiting list for computer rentals, and Halloween and Christmas book displays. Special author shipments assist CSS Students in Get to Know Your Canadian Authors. Open Mon Wed Fri 1 00 9 00 and Sat 10 00 5 00. Names Anita Sue Van Tassell Terry McGraw are noted as recovering or returning.
The 1984 Christmas Seal Campaign launches October 17 with 130,000 appeal letters sent to homes in British Columbia. By mid November over 1,200,000 BC households will have received Seals as part of the Lung Association drive. The program began in 1922 to fight tuberculosis and now funds support lung disease research and treatment.
The Federal government announces a temporary freeze on staffing and discretionary spending to allow ministers to review programs for policy alignment. Essential operations and already contracted expenditures remain unfrozen. exceptions require ministerial approval. Some staffing remains allowed for health, safety, or essential public services, and firm job offers may proceed.
Audrey and Frank Salt marked 25th anniversary with a dinner and warm home reception. Rene McLean wedding drew Ron Girard and Kathy there as he starts a year in New York with Electrolux. Holly Ethier and Doug Mosher celebrated at a wedding dance. Lorne Westgate visited Joan and Dal Temple on business. Joy Burns reported drought in Hawaii and relatives in Australia facing rain shortages and mice. Chamber of Commerce seeks Citizen of the Year nominations by mailing to H Amundsen Box 1000. Messages end with news bites from locals in Chetwynd and area.
Weekday adult immunization and travel clinics at Peace River Health Unit with 788 9219 for appointments. Child immunization and health conferences also by appointment. Weekly AA and Al-Anon meetings at the Health Unit. Tansi Friendship Centre events include bingo and TOPS gatherings. Regular senior citizens meetings, birthday pot lucks, prenatal classes, Scouts registration, Fireman’s Ball, and Civic Night Dinner are scheduled through fall 1984.
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