Recreation in Midwest updates and community plans
The Midwest recreation column notes progress on senior citizen bus tours and weight training programs in Kenton and Hamiota, with summer to winter sessions. It invites residents in Miniota and Oak River to start clubs, asks about a summer chess tournament, and promotes swimming lessons with Pat Fraser in Hamiota. Volunteers are asked to call 764-2374 and a Red Sox game is highlighted for community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Kenton
Hamiota
Miniota
Oak River
Pat Fraser
Red Sox
Home Care Nurses Meet In Hamiota District
A May 23 meeting of Hamiota District Health Centre Home Care nurses and homemakers discussed ongoing program goals. Nine workers attended. a film on Louise Tandy Murch was shown and awards were presented to Jean McKean-Miniota Alice Russell-Hamiota Shirley Little-Decker for 60 months of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Louise Tandy Murch
Office of Continuing Care
Jean McKean - Miniota
Alice Russell - Hamiota
Shirley Little - Decker
Ross Sheardown
Mr Manitoba Farmer 1980 Honored by Red River Exhibition
Gordon Church of the Killarney district named Mr Manitoba Farmer 1980 by the Red River Exhibition. The three generation farm of about two sections includes cattle horses wheat oats barley sunflowers flax and corn. Church serves as Turtle Mountain Reeve and holds multiple agricultural leadership roles in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Killarney
Manitoba
Red River
Gordon Church
Gordon
Audrey
Ron
Garry
Turtle Mountain
Brandon
Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
Austin
Man
Killarney United Church
Gord
Hamiota Majorettes Enter Westman Twirling Meet
Westman twirling contest at Assiniboine Community College Brandon saw Hamiota Majorettes place across multiple beginner events. Cynthia Buck earned 3rd Beginner Best Appearing and 1st Beginner Basic Strut. Anita Knight 2nd in Beginner Basic Strut and 1st Best Appearing plus top group marks. Cathy Routledge 1st Best Appearing and 5th Basic Strut. Cathy Steven placed 4th Novice Fancy T and 3rd in three Novice events. Sherri Brown 3rd Basic Strut and 2nd Best Appearing. Bonnie McWhirter earned 3rd Best Appearing and 4th Military Strut. A May 23 concert closed the year with solos and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon
Cynthia Buck
Kerri Robertson
Cathy Routledge
Sherri Brown
Anita Knight
Anita
Cathy Steven
Cathy
Brandon Georgettes
Regina
Bonnie McWhirter
Kim Kirk
Christie McDonald
T Ball Fun Drives Summer Recreation in Hamiota
Judy Little reports on summer plans for Westman area recreation. T Ball runs at noon in Hamiota and Oak River with young players ages 5 to 7, plus grants for swimming waterskiing and marathoning. Playgrounds return with craft clubs and new activities including weaving, clay moulding, woodworking and rollerskating lessons. Donations sought include margarine containers paper towels rolls bottles and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Harvey Brown
Oak River
Kenton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Midwest
By Bruce Lyons
Health Centre News
Hamiota Health Centre
Helene Dillon
Coffe
Manitoba Clydesdale Club
Manitoba Horse Breeders Assoc
Manitoba Agricultural Society Advisory Board
Eastern Star
By Judy Little
Whyte
Craig Whyte
Hamiltoa
Dudley Moore
Bo Derek
Mark Hamill
Annie Potts
Covent
Charles Abbott
Oak Lake
Abbott Studios
McManus
Harley-Davidson
Margaret Howell
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