30 Jan 1985
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1985
Page
1
Jack Matheson recalls his years as a minister in Hamiota more than twenty five years later. He reflects on fond memories of the town, notes he has not returned for a second visit, but stays informed about local goings on.
Hamiota Lions Club presented an Amigo II electric chair to Derek Desrochers during their Annual Ladies Night and Governor’s visit on January 22. The chair helps Derek move at home, school and in the community with limited assistance, funded by community donations. The club notes the upcoming telethon on February 2 and 3, 1985 to raise more funds for needs across Manitoba and Northwest Ontario.
At the Kenton Community Enterprises session 11 members attended including a Sunday school rep. The group debated Aims and Organization provisions for the three Kenton enterprises the Memorial Hall Rink and Ball Park and outlined membership rules and future events. Financials for December showed receipts 5656.44 expenditures 4069.78. A coffee maker policy, rink bar operation for the bonspiel and plans for a teen dance were discussed with dates set for late January to mid February.
The Hamiota Legion Auxiliary met January 22 1985 with 20 members. Eileen Brown channeled duties while Mae Taylor prepared to assume the new presidency. Maxine Cumming became 1st Vice President and Alice Pedlow promoted Eileen Brown to Past President.
A chaotic report describes an emergency U.N. session after the Hamiota Bandits attacked the Warsted Knights. It notes rumored U.S. U.S.S.R. action, a Minot team narcotics stop, and a February 16 charity game with proceeds to a rink fund.
The Crandall W I ladies met at Mrs. Mae Taylor's home in Hamiota with eight members. President Ann Tutkaluke welcomed attendees. Secretary Louise Hyndman read minutes and correspondence including Christmas thank you notes. Treasurer Hazel Henderson reported 448.61 on hand.
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