Recycling report from Kenton urges volunteers and proper disposal
February Hockey Club Day led by Cam Kent and Keith Hames with Kim Currie thanking volunteers. Recyclables must go to the landfill site, with cans flattened and magazines trashed. Volunteers urged to sort, haul to Hamiota, and staff boxes. a calendar of events to be arranged. monthly sorters hoped for. Financial support appreciated for transport. praise for community volunteers and environmental protection.
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Kenton
Bob Hunter
Hamiota
Hockey Club
Cam Kent
Keith Hames
Kim Currie
Glen
Audrey Carter
Kenton News round up of visits events and birthdays
Lorne and Jean Gompf visited Brandon Hospital with Bob Gompf and Mable Montgomery at the Assini boine Centre, plus Aunt Lena Taylor and mrs Keapy visiting patients. Kenton Ladies Curling club held another bonspiel and celebrated winners. Gompfs hosted Friday supper with Ken and Olive Hutchison. Adeline celebrated a birthday at M.D. Styling. February birthdays noted. John and Marlene Sparrow visited Hughie and Anne Cormack for a birthday. Ice show on March 1 at 7 30 p m with Disney on ice theme and Virden Foxy Precision Team bake sale. Donna and Julie Hunter enjoy Hawaii trip. Marie Siemens visiting Calgary with family. February 18 Kenton Leisure Club carpet bowls at Foxwarren. four members placed second and earned crocheted corsages. Crokinole tournament hosted by Kenton Leisure Club with 18 visiting teams. Three teams went to St Lazare on February 12 where 26 teams played 500. Connie Simpson of Brandon visited Grandma Grace Kent and great grandson Cody Kenton. Jean and Clifford Johnson of McLaughlin Alberta visited then returned home.
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Ken
Olive Hutchison
Elkhorn
M.D. Styling
Adeline
John
Marlene Sparrow
Hughie
Anne Cormack
Disney On Ice
Virden Foxy Precision
Donna
Julie Hunter
Hawaii
Marie Siemens
Calgary
Kenton Leisure Club
Foxwarren
St. Lazare
Kenton
Connie Simpson
Brandon
Grace Kent
Cody Kenton
Jean and
Clifford Johnson
McLaughlin
Alberta
Ringette Petites Battle Grandview in Two Exhibitions
Hamiota and Grandview Petite ringette teams played two exhibition games on Saturday February 23. In the first game Hamiota won 8 to 5 before intermission snacks, and Grandview captured the second 4 to 2. The matches showcased strong backchecking, tough corners, solid defense, and excellent goaltending.
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Hamiota
Grandview Petite Ringette
Grandview
Is this a Woman's Struggle a labour issue or feminist fight
The piece argues the strike is a woman's struggle with 97 percent of members being women and demands fair pay. It recounts male bosses dismissing demands, political pressure, and a dramatic health care pause on Superbowl Sunday amid a broader call for recognition. It closes with the Sojourner Truth quote and notes the 1854 Akron convention speech.
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Vera Chernecki
MHO
Don Orchard
Akron
Ohio
Kraftsmen Club News from Kenton Meeting Dates
The sixth Kenton Kraftsmen meeting was held at the school on February 20. A few members and leaders will attend the District supper in Decker on March 4. Links will be sent to bonspiels in Miniota and Rivers. Several members will attend the District bonspiel in Oak River on March 9. Highway Cleanup is set for April 27. The next meeting is March 20. Junior speeches and visual presentations followed the meeting.
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Kenton
Kenton Kraftsment
Decker
Miniota
Rivers
Oak River
Kenton Lions to Honor Melvin Jones Recipient at Fifth Anniversary Dance
Kenton Lions held a February 19 supper at Prime Time 89 with eleven members attending. The District Governor will attend as the club marks its fifth anniversary and Charlie Finnie was chosen as this year’s Melvin Jones recipient for outstanding humanitarian service. Rivers club visitors came to present their gavel and participate in the meeting. The group also thanked participants in the annual Kenton Lions Bonspiel.
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Melvin Jones
Kenton Lions
Charlie Fin
Nie
Lions
The
Rivers Club
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