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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1980
Page
8
The Warrant Officers and Sergeants and Junior Ranks Mops at Canadian Forces Base Portage la Prairie sponsor an annual evening of fun games dancing and refreshments. The event has long been a Manitoba staple and draws wide attendance each year.
Proceeds support the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. The 1980 TIMMY Dance features Harold Kirby of Lundar, a 12 year old in a wheelchair, as guest of honour and grand prize draw winner of 1500 dollars. The event is April 25 at 8 30 p.m. in No 1 Hangar Portage la Prairie Base, with tickets sold province wide by CFB personnel.
The South West A region of the Manitoba Women's Institute hosts its annual convention with a focus on community ties. A.C.W.W. Flag presentation travels to Hamburg Germany for a May conference as delegates from 60 countries celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Associated Women of the World. An afternoon panel features Westman Women's Shelter and Brandon Al-Anon. The region sponsors a two year project aiding the shelter and its work for women and children from troubled homes. Entertainment by Minnedosa senior choir Merry Hearts precedes an address by provincial president Kathleen Hamblin and a talk by Home Economics director Dallis Goodchild on concerns of young farm wives. The event takes place at the United Church in Rivers on Thursday April 17.
Oak River Skating Club held Achievement Night on March 6 with 36 members. Highlights included Sesame Street Disco Fever featuring Grover and Cookie Monster, a long procession of skaters, solos by Susan Heapy Nickie Hrabek Donna Tingey Cheryl Paddock and Linda Lyons, and a tribute to instructor Linda Lyons at centre ice.
Health Centre advises women under 60 to have regular pap tests even if using contraception. those past child bearing age should see a doctor. If three consecutive normal results occur, re checks can be every three years. After age 60, no further pap tests unless symptoms arise.
A retirement tea honors Neb Curll with guests in a hall decorated by Nancy Dixon. Ed and Jean Morris escort Neb and Kay to the front. corsages given by Shirley Dale and Wilma Badger. Andy Hodge and Keith Dixon praise Nebs 16 years with the Co op and present gifts. about 300 attendees sign guest books as staff and board express thanks.
The Festival of Faith on March 24 1980 at Hamiota United Church drew 113 participants with Rev Clark Saunders leading a theme Jesus Peter and me. Ecumenical committees banners and music enhanced the event with praise and sharing. Districts represented included Pope Crandall Birtle Arrow River Oak Lake Isabella Oakner Roblin and others.
Andy Nehoda died March 23 1980 at Hamiota Hospital at age 56. He leaves wife Alice son Ronald and daughter-in-law Louise of Winnipeg a brother Bill in Ukraine and many in-laws and nieces and nephews. He was born in Ukraine 1923 came to Canada 1947 worked for Canadian Pacific Railway in Fort William and Winnipeg married Alice Hrabek November 11 1950 moved to Oak River 1973. Prayers at Campbell's Funeral Chapel March 26 and funeral at Oak River United Church March 27 conducted by Rev Tom Delgaty. Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers named.
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