Kentones Stage Third Annual Concert to Packed House
Kentones presented their third annual concert on Saturday March 21 to two capacity audiences with the theme We Have A Song to Sing. Ken Hunter led the women through a kaleidoscope of barbershop tunes, joined by Prairieland Chorus from Virden and guest Acappella Chorus from Souris. Harmony Express from Saskatoon showcased top showmanship, and the Kentones returned in full band regalia performing Alexander’s Ragtime Band and Seventy Six Trombones before Now The Day Is Over in a grand finale. An afterglow dinner, then a Sunday church service with Kentones and Harmony Express followed by a pot luck at Eileen Kent’s. Appreciation gifts were given to Ken Hunter. many volunteers helped with rehearsals, decorating, and costuming.
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Kenton
Kentones
Ken Hunter
Prairieland Chorus
Virden
Stan Ward
Harmony Express
Saskatoon
Alexander
Ross Poole
Gwen Green
Ken
Daylight Saving Starts In Manitoba In April Change
The Manitoba Legislature passed a bill to begin daylight saving time on the first Sunday in April instead of the last. Clocks move from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Sunday April 5, aligning with the United States and other provinces, and DST will end the last Sunday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
John Bucklaschuk
United States
Canadian
Festival of Faith at Hamiota United Church April 13
The Hamiota United Church hosts the 1987 Festival of Faith on April 13 with 9 to 9 30 a.m. registration. Bring Bibles and a bag lunch. refreshments provided. Guest speaker is Rev Lloyd Lovering of Brandon whose life and ministry are summarized, and Pastor Ron Pierce leads music. A Lighthouse of Brandon book display and a focus on Philippians frame the day.
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Hamiota
Lloyd Lovering
Brandon
Toronto
Lever Brothers
R.C.A.F
Ron Pierce
Lighthouse of
Nursery School Visits Week Spring Tours Planned
Nursery School will host a visitor week from April 7 to 11 inviting two family or neighbor guests per student. Visitors will see classroom routines, with refreshments provided. Tours of local sites including the fire station library bakery and police station are planned plus earlier tours of the vet clinic with thanks to Dr Rodney Walliser and staff and Archie Galatiuk for ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Rodney Walliser
Hamiota Veterinary Clinic
Archie Galatiuk
Budget Finalized by Crandall Birdtail River School Board
The Crandall Birdtail River School Division finalized its 1987 operating budget at the March 12 meeting. Total budget is 6,008,324 dollars, up 3.57 percent from 1986, with no change to the 39.16 mill property levy. Major expenditures include instruction 3,679,313 dollars, exceptional programs 360,782 dollars, pupil transportation 753,150 dollars, buildings operation 780,791 dollars, and administration 308,680 dollars. The 1987 plan covers 1,578 students with a special levy of 878.39 dollars per student and 941 transported students with a 224.74 dollar levy.
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Crandall
Birdtail River
Board of Trustees
Tea and Bake Sale Draws Crowd for Newdale Hospital Aid
NEWDALE The Spring Tea and Bake Sale of the Newdale Hospital Aid drew a large turnout on March 21, 1987 at the Lower Church Hall. Forty-eight signed the guest book and Mabel Austin of Strathclair won the door prize. Vice President Mary Osborne welcomed attendees and praised organizers and donors who provided home baking. Members may still pay dues to Eunice Murray for official receipts. The funds support the Minnedosa hospital through volunteer hours and monetary gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newdale
Newdale Hospital Aid
Church Hall
Mabel Austin
Strathclair
Mary Osborne
Eunice Murray
Minnedosa
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Hamiota March 24 1987
The Ladies Auxiliary to Legion Branch No 174 met with 14 members. Mae Taylor chaired. Bernice Vincent was Sergeant at Arms and led the colors. Frances Kirkpatrick read minutes. Maud Bryant reported finances. District 2 meeting at Minnedosa March 23 drew 9 of 23 auxiliaries and 211 attendees, largest district gathering this year. Golf tournament planned for June. Ber Nice Vincent won the Petty Fund.
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Hamiota
Legion Branch No
Mae Taylor
Bernice Vincent
Frances Kirkpatrick
Maud Bryant
Minnedosa
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Souris
Bev Towler
Canada
Emmaus Bible School
Marion Cunningham
Lloyd
White River
Kingston
Queen’s University
Saskatchewan
Central
Rev. Lovering
Nursery School
Salewell
Legion Auxiliary Meet
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