17 Jul 1985
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1985
Page
1
A 1926 Hamiota Echo clipping urges readers to support local merchants and avoid mail order, arguing neighbors invest in the town and deserve a fair chance to quote prices. It questions the fairness of sending money out of district for goods that can be bought locally.
The Hamiota Nuclear Awareness Group held a June 29 Bar-B-Que at the Guilfoyle residence in Oakner. They discussed a proposal to ask the Town Council and RM of Hamiota to place road signs declaring Hamiota a Nuclear Weapons free zone following Manitoba’s new bill. The library will host peace literature, a summer display, and a float for the Hamiota fair with decorating on July 16 at Guilfoyle’s.
Community response in Hamiota Shoal Lake and surrounding areas creates 120 positions and fills them through youth employment. Mr Ted Debin donated his car wash profits to fund 12 youth jobs during Fair Week with assistance from local residents. I will visit Shoal Lake Wednesday and can be reached at 764 2658 for help this week.
A 1985 Scotia Cemetery dedication unveiled a plaque donated by local residents including Jean Grant and Ina Smith. Councillor Angus spoke for the Scotia Ward donors, with remarks from Maureen Milne and others.
The Shoal Lake Star provided equipment after the photo unit failed during this week’s production. Greg Nesbitt coordinated a solution, enabling completion of the issue.
Tu Valley Farms at Manitou won multiple Tarentaise classes with 48 cattle on show. Ken Pierce's entries earned 2nd purebred bull over 2 years, 3rd purebred cow and calf pair, and several other 1983 1984 1985 births plus a Breeders Herd group. Nelson Moorehead placed 3rd in cow and calf pair and 4th in purebred heifer born 1985. Sheldon Moorehead captured 1st in purebred heifer born after April 1, 1984.
A 10 hour musical benefit on May 6 at the Hotel Saskatchewan raised over 4000 for Regia tistician Atal Davis who was badly injured in a Ring Road crash. Twelve bands performed with the Regency Ballroom donated by the Hotel and rooms for Davis and bands. Arnie Davis returned to Airborne for the first time since leaving hospital.
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