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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1987
Page
2
The newspaper invites community letters offering readers a chance to comment on local topics. Readers may respond to what newsmakers have said and share views for the editor to consider in the column.
Voter timing tight with October 26 cut off for mayor and alderman bids. Forum set for November 10 and election on November 21 with advanced polls November 13 and 20. Five candidates filed papers including Mayor contenders Mayor Charles Lasser and Alderman Casey Hilston, plus Willard Dunn. Aldermen Ken Bettin Ron Smith and Pauline Huska are the three filed. Civic leaders urged more entrants, citing leadership, honesty, and public service as key traits. Ex mayor Ernie Pfanner cited for insight on municipal service.
The July 31 flood damaged Legion crossings and Widmark and Windrem Creeks. Crews restore banks and repair washouts while planners add four new fenced access paths. KLM Engineering assigns Darryl Brizzan to coordinate work. Provincial funds cover many repairs but not drainage upgrades.
Maureen Gammon reports Dale Nording, the boy who struck horses on the Moberly Lake Highway, suffered extensive injuries leaving him with no feeling from the upper chest down and told he may never walk again. His family notes his strong spirit despite grim prognosis.
Paddington Bear, beloved by children, is the National Halloween Chairbear for UNICEF's 1987 Trick-or-Treat campaign. Born in Peru, he represents UNICEF’s work in 119 developing countries. Michael Bond authored many Paddington works. Paddington and Miss Fran of Romper Room will tour Canada visiting schools libraries and malls to engage with kids and promote immunization.
Selma Starnes writes in praise of an October 13, 1987 front page article on horse safety along Highway 29. She urges community action in Chetwynd and Moberly Lake, noting injuries or deaths risk to horses drivers and passengers and highlighting local concern for horse owners and riders.
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