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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1985
Page
2
The Echo invites letters from readers on local topics with signatures and addresses. Typed double spaced submissions may be dropped at the Echo office or mailed to Box 750 Chetwynd BC V0C 110. The editor may condense or reject letters and will not return them except in unusual cases.
A press release from the British Columbia Wildlife Federation opposes the Site C dam on the Peace River as a power export scheme. It cites multiple groups in opposition and urges protests to Premier Bennett and MLA's. The item also advertises Halloween makeup and costume ideas sessions at Northern Lights College on October 23 with instructor Patty Dunn, including separate programs for kids and adults.
Adult Jazz classes run Wednesdays from 6 30 to 7 30 p m starting October 16 through December 18 with Anna Westgate as instructor. A Small Business Seminar for prospective owners is set for October 17 at 7 30 p m at NLC, free but RSVP requested. A Christmas Crafts Workshop is scheduled for Saturday October 19 from 9 a m to 4 p m and Knitting activity continues.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 invites elementary and secondary students to submit essays of up to 400 words or poetry up to 20 lines on What November Remembrance Day Means To Me. Prizes: 29, 15, 10, 5 with winners published and reading at the November 11 service. entries due November 1, 1985. judges' decision final.
Chetwynd Expo Band plans two shows on June 3 at 1 and 3 p.m. as about sixty musicians represent Chetwynd and area. Fundraising and tax deductible donations are sought, with donors acknowledged later. Band activities include tag days October 25 26 and fall practices starting October 24 at the high school.
Public notice from October 15 1985 states the underground powerhouse tour at the W A C Bennett Dam Hudson Hope BC is by advance reservations for groups of ten or more. Reservations contact Ruth Curzon BC Hydro Box 399 Hudsons Hope BC VOC 1VO or phone 604 783 5211. Tours run weekdays 8 am to 3 pm, exclude weekends and holidays.
Overview of horse domestication beginning 4000 years ago in Asia and spreading to Europe and the Americas. Notes about 200 breeds differing in size and use, the role of horses in Peace River, and library resources including books and periodicals with a new title The Horse Owner's Wet Book by a veterinarian. Recommend visiting Chetwynd Public Library.
A dense OCR style listing shows a Tuesday schedule with various programs and times across channels CJOC CBC and similar outlets. It references shows like Mr Dressup Sesame Street Muppets Good as well as news segments such as National Geographic and Fifth Estate and multiple time blocks throughout the day.
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