Recalling Teachers from Hell and Moments of Mercy
Bill Hall, columnist for the Lewiston Tribune, reflects on classroom memories both grim and uplifting. He notes that teachers and students carry lasting impressions from difficult and inspiring years, sharing anecdotes of difficult class dynamics, stern discipline, and transformative moments of kindness. He ends with a nod to a healer teacher who revived her class with warmth and Twain tales.
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Hell
Mark Twain
Bill Hall
Lewiston
Idaho
C St
Holiday happenings in Hamiota offer concerts and events
Wanda Strachan highlights a busy holiday schedule in Hamiota with a Christmas concert at Hamiota Elementary on December 21 at 7 pm for 3 dollars, a free Community Christmas Dinner at 4 pm, a Boxing Day family bonspiel, many hockey games and public skating, a New Year’s Eve dance at the Sports Complex, and a general wish for a safe Merry Christmas and healthy New Year.
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Wanda Strachan
Hamiota
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Tim Weber
Hamiota and District
Talent evening planned for Kenton School and February
Woodworth Senior Services hosts a talent evening on February 6 at Kenton Memorial Hall to kickoff the International Year of Older Persons. Call to reserve a seat. open to all ages. The Manitoba Lung Association speaks January 12 at 3:30 p.m. and the WSS annual meeting is January 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the WSS office. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
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Kenton School
Woodworth Senior Services
WSS
Kenton Memorial Hall
Woodworth
Bonnie Sangster
Manitoba Lung Association
Carole-Ann Baker
Huskies fall in quarter finals of provincial title
The Hamiota Huskies girls varsity volleyball team completed a strong season, finishing 114 wins and 35 losses. They won three of seven tournaments, with two consolation titles and one finalist finish, and reached the Provincial A Championship in Carberry before losing to St. Pierre Cobras.
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Hamiota Huskies
Sheldon
Loren Gurr
Huskies
Shoal Lake
Rivers
Carberry
St. Pierre Cobras
Jennifer McConnell
Jamie Little
Amy Ellis
Leanne Gregory
Paw Lowe
Sheldon Gurr
Glennis Hodgson
Lindsey Cowling
Karen Rawlings
Nancy Mathison
Sheena Hamilton
Jenna Nesbit
Sarah Anderson
Pictures with Santa a Big Success in Hamiota
On Saturday December 5 1998 the Hamiota Credit Union Ltd and Marlene Smith hosted a picture with Santa day. About 50 children joined in the fun and sat on Santa’s knee. Elaine Scott and Abby Oakden offered horse rides while hot chocolate and cookies were served by staff. Santa promises to return next year.
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Santa
Hamiota Credit Union Ltd
Marlene Smith
Elaine Scott
Abby Oakden
Hamiota Credit Union
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Murray G. Smith
Hamiota Park
Man
Hastings
DVA
Graham Ave
Winnipeg
S.W. Corner
Graham & Edmonton
Royal Bank
Rosser Ave
Brandon
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