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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1983
Page
4
The bottle garden, a closed self sustaining plant community using a terrarium style bottle, recycles moisture and carbon dioxide to support houseplants with minimal care. It suits warm light offices but requires slow growing species to avoid crowding. Even open bottles need only rare watering.
Vanessa Williams, a 20 year old from Woodmere New York, is named Miss America 1984 the first Black winner in the pageant's history. She vows to represent all Americans while addressing race and personal independence during her reign. Prominent leaders praise the milestone noting its cultural impact. Williams stresses individuality beyond race.
A compact two classroom school with kindergarten and grades 1 through 5 offers dedicated teachers and scenic surroundings. Principal Ann Vicente leads K to 2 with help from Ann Parent, while Debra Cullinane teaches grades 3 to 5. The school features Native Culture classes taught by local grandmothers and plans a community homecoming to mark fifty years since its 1934 founding.
The federal government of Canada will appeal a Federal Court decision allowing anti cruise missile protesters to pursue their case in court against testing the US weapon. Graham Garton filed the appeal for Justice later today after an unsuccessful bid to dismiss the case. A coalition of 26 unions and groups led by Operation Dismantle seeks a ban on testing claiming arms race acceleration and Charter risks.
Special thanks to Terry Fox run participants. Fire dept members completed an air brake course at Northern Lights College for the new fire truck arriving soon. Bill and Sue Ann Frady headed to Korea for six months of duty. Officials attended UBCM in Penticton. Liz Campbelle and family toured Grand Centre and nearby areas, reconnecting with old friends. Evelyn Northey was hosted by Madge Traplin during her Chetwynd visit.
The Bank of Canada eased its rate to 9.5 percent from 9.52 percent amid US rate pressure. Analysts say the move should not affect bank lending rates, with chartered banks still offering about 11 percent to top corporate clients. The Canadian dollar weakened slightly to 81.06 U.S. cents, but remained in the 81–82 cent band.
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