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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1997
Page
9
Peggy McCowan reports the first ever Burst into Spring balloon launch for seniors amid sunny skies and a 100 crowd. CKX Radio Mobile Unit and Roger oversaw countdown as balloons lifted off. Event praised as a success with upcoming June seniors activities listed.
A community notice invites seniors to visit Brandon Shopper's Mall on July 18 for a Strawberry Festival at Herman Prior Centre Portage la Prairie. There are a few seats left. call 764-2658. The event is at the hospital area upstairs in Hamiota Health Centre with back entrance access. Volunteers hosted a large BBQ on a sunny day, praising the energetic team and urging outdoor activities.
Woodworth Senior Services announces its 1997 board of directors with President Mary Lowe, Vice President Evelyn Butler, Treasurer Bill Romance, and Secretary June Hunt. A May 8 one day Kenton conference drew coordinators and board members from Westman. registration started at 9:00 a.m. with coffee muffins and juice. Brandon speaker Carol English addressed Filling the Need and More to Seniors, Cathy Windburn spoke on Bridging the Gap for Seniors, and Marg Graham gave an enlightening talk.
Woodworth Seniors of Virden concluded a morning gathering with Legion Ladies catering the noon lunch. The Kentones provided entertainment after lunch, followed by a Virden herbalist and Pat Colburn from Shoal Lake RHA closing the afternoon. Provincial Co-ordinator Conference slated for Portage in September.
A large audience attended an April 8 meeting on Woodworth Senior Housing at Kenton chaired by Don Bailey, Mrs. Argue, and Donna Brown of Oak River with a presentation on the Kaw River project. A board was formed with Don Bailey as chair, Jean Gompf secretary, and Bill Davison treasurer. Committees include Building Design with Mark Routledge, Ray Forrest, Wilfred Merke. Finance with Bob Good, Todd Hunter, Bill Davison. Fundraising with Gert Routledge, Brenda Hunter, Mary Lowe, Norma Hunter, Marie Siemens, Sharon McMillan. Lorne Gompf leads public relations.
Community notices announce a three month coordinator leave, seniors day in Minnedosa with 9 30 a m start and 10 a m ceremonies featuring local dance groups, tours, bingo and more. Note on transportation, bocce trials, and morning golf meetings. Regional health authority updates and plans to organize coordinators across the Westman area. Rhyno party motto quoted with season's wishes and Crossroads auction sales.
The Rural Municipality of Blanshard deposits the 1996 Auditor's Report and financial statements with the Chief Administrative Officer for public inspection during office hours. Copies or extracts may be obtained at personal expense. Dated May 28, 1997 at Oak River. Reeve Harvey English.
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