02 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1983
Page
1
Guards spotted a goose wandering toward the Royal Apartments at Buckingham Palace. Police restrained the bird and escorted the suspect back to its residence in St James's Park, after suspected ambitions for a lavish dinner.
Health Minister L L Desjardins announced a 35 cent daily rise for personal care home residents in Manitoba starting February 1, extending to hospital patients awaiting admission. He cited rising operating costs for the insured Personal Care Home Program. The increase follows higher Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplements indexed to the consumer price index.
Manitoba Health Services Commission will revisit the elderly eyeglass benefit plan to address inequities. About 650000 in benefits are projected for the nine month period from July 1 1982 to March 31 1983 under a fee schedule for dispensing, lenses and frames. The commission aims to reach a negotiated fee schedule with optometrists and opticians and may pursue other options if needed. Citizens are urged to verify current benefits and shop for best prices.
The Manitoba Heart Foundation marks its February Heart Month with its 25th campaign in 1982 raising 1 636 dollars and 1 285 dollars for 1981. Samuel Freedman chief justice of Manitoba helped found the group and served as first president. The Heart Beat report notes the foundation leads in heart and stroke research and education and thanks supporters and districts for their help. The drive will again use the En velope system and seeks continued community backing.
A reflective snapshot of a small town describing close bonds and shared challenges. It highlights honest residents, open sympathy for ailments, strong community support, frequent gatherings, and collective fundraising, portraying a cohesive civic spirit.
Rebekah Lodge No. 35 opened its 1983 activities at a January 17 meeting. District Deputy President Barbara Wilson and Deborah No. 9 Rapid City staff conducted officer installations for the year. Joan Foxton was elected to attend the Rebekah Assembly sessions March 13 to 17 in Brandon and Grace No. 35 will present the incoming Assembly president’s program at those Sessions.
Miniota hosts a Vocal Workshop on Thursday February 3 from 9 00 a m to 3 30 p m at Miniota School. Mrs Jacqueline Mooney of Virden will lead sessions for Kindergarten through Grade IX including pupils teachers and parents from Hamiota Kenton Strathclair Oak River and Shoal Lake invitations extended.
The Legion Auxiliary held its first 1983 meeting January 25 in the Community Room with 14 members present. Eileen Brown chaired. Alice Pedlow acted as Secretary pending Francis Kirkpatrick’s installation. Donations were sent to Mark James Ellis and to the Lions Telethon and Peace Gardens Dormitory fund. A Christmas Party December 5, 1982 had 40 guests, with a supper, sing song, bingo, and two Christmas Cakes won by Elinor Miller and Doug Mitchell. next meeting February 22, 1983 at 8 p.m.
Registration ends at noon February 4 for the Westman Winter Games with events in Badminton Cross Country Skiing Ladies Masters Curling Hockey 34 and over Coed Volleyball Ringette and Junior Mixed Curling. Contact the Recreation Director or 1-800-852-2700 for details.
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