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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1987
Page
2
The Echo invites community letters on local topics with readers required to include a real signature and address. Letters may be dropped at the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C., VOC 110, and the editor may condense or reject submissions.
A town council meeting discussion reflects concern that only a few bingo clubs attended while 12 to 14 more clubs could qualify to hold bingos. A petition signed by over 200 residents supports a hall, claiming it would create jobs, attract attendance, and keep funds local.
A new Don Titus Elementary School Parent Advocacy Group held its first meeting on Wednesday September 9. Members include 14 founders with officers Debbie Doornbos chair Kathy Hadley co chair and Sheree Smith secretary. The group aims to support school programs activities and communications and plans playground upgrades a Fun Fair and a Family Life program launch. Next meeting is October 30 at 7 00 p m at Don Titus.
The two day event in the local congregation featured elders from Fort St. John Fort Nelson Dawson Creek and Chetwynd stressing the privilege of serving God. Tom Monro spoke on world values and Bible wisdom while two new ministers were ordained by water baptism. Four hundred ninety seven attended the session.
Gail Smith appointed program consultant teacher at the new Learning and Assessment Centre serving Chetwynd elementary and secondary schools. The centre offers direct instruction and assessment for students with average or above potential performing below grade level, with short term placements in small classes and a 3 to 4 week program that may extend to six months. It includes an Assessment Unit and a Tutorial Program for grades 1–12, with referrals via teachers or principals and a 3 to 8 pm tutorial schedule.
On September 18 a ring turned into RCMP as found property and claimable at the Chetwynd Detachment. Sept 21 the Chetwynd Liquor Store was broken into and the file remains under investigation. A hydro pole crash injured Douglas Lang of Tumbler Ridge near Mt Lemoray. his 87 Ford Escort suffered $18 000 in damage. Two speakers were stolen from a vehicle on 49th Ave. Over the weekend there were two erratic driving complaints, three liquor seizures with one juvenile charged, two drunks detained then released, one impaired driver arrested, and two noisey party complaints. Dear Editor: Terry Fox Run raised $208 000 in B C and Yukon. Canadian total nears $4 million. Local Run raised $1 220.50.
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