Final exams and the return to basics spark educational debate
A column discusses Alberta moving to reinstate compulsory finals, while readers in Vermilion and Boissevain weigh in. Kim Jansen researches the issue, finding no replies from officials, and a Saskatchewan expert notes typing and computer literacy may aid learning. The piece emphasizes reading writing math and practical skills as core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Alberta
Carstairs
Kim Jansen
Kim
Minister of Education
Alberta Teacher’s Association
Carstairs Community Press
Boissevain
Recorder
Deloraine Times
Star
Saskatchewan
U. of Michigan
Thanks for Kindness and Birthday Wishes
Acknowledgments from Karen Mathison and Cliff Gray thank staff at Hamiota Health Centre for care during a stay and express gratitude for birthday wishes on June 2 1984 with tea supper cards gifts and visitor notes. Tom and Jean extend thanks for cards flowers and calls after the loss of Don Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Hamiota Heath Centre
Karen Mathison
Guffoyle
Hamiota Hospital
Ethel
Walter Tapp
Thanks and Tributes From Melita Social and Notices
A collection of thank you expressions from Melita residents. Heather Brooks and Dwayne McCharles praise organizers of a May 26 social event. Brad Thompson thanks well-wishers after his accident. Betty Ann Corinne and Glenn Wotton express gratitude for kindness during a recent loss and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melita
Heather Brooks
Dwayne McCharles
Betty Ann
Corinne
Glenn Wotton
Community thank you notices for condolences and support
Messages of gratitude from families including Andrushuk Hannon Wotton Leland Stewart Wotton Tapp Craig and Gurr thanking friends neighbours relatives ambulance drivers RCMP hospital staff choir organist pallbearers ushers and U C W members for cards flowers baking meals and support after losses and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
R.C.M.P
Tom Andrushuk
Carol
Lance Hannesson
Pauline
Gerry
Linda Andrushuk
Bertha Wotton
Kay
Kevin Leland
Lorraine
Bob Stewart
Allan
Linda Wotton
Albert
Charlie Craig
Mary Taylor
Teresa Moysey
Campbells Funeral Home
U.C.W
Doug
Diane Collier
Murray
Bev Peel
Lorne
Bev Gurr
Farewell and thanks from Decker to Duncan residents
Messages from Alf Gill Ivy Gill Dallas Nancy Duncan Heather Brooks and Irene Riddell express gratitude for gifts visits and support. They mention moving to Duncan Island and acknowledge the June 1984 showers and community kindness during illness and return home.
Scouts Plant Trees for Canada Event in Hamiota
The Hamiota Boy Scouts planted Trees for Canada on May 12 and thank donors and drivers who supported the annual program with help and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota Boy Scouts Organization
Canada
Treasured memories keep her near in loving tribute
A heartfelt verse remembers a loved one who passed one year ago. The note expresses enduring love and ongoing missing presence despite time’s passage and the attempt to stay close in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
June
Announcements of Newborns Daniel Kent and Bradley Thomas Paul
Angela and Adam Mathison announce Daniel Kent born May 27 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces to Brian and Karen. Grandparents Frank and Ella Mathison and Alex and Nora Kirk. great grandma Margaret Allen. Randy and Ann Delgaty announce Bradley Thomas Paul born June 8 at Brandon General Hospital 9:39 a.m. 5 pounds 7 ounces. Grandparents Madeleine and Marcel Major Rev Tom and Evelyn Delgaty. great grandparents Paul Addison and Mrs John Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathison
Angela
Adam
Daniel Kent
Brian
Karen
Frank
Ella Mathison
Alex
Nora Kirk
Margaret Allen
Delgaty
Randy
Ann
Bradley Thomas Paul
Brandon General Hospital
Madeleine
Marcel Major
Boissevain
Tom
Evelyn Delgaty
Oak River
Paul Addison
Alexander
John Jury
Minnedosa
Engagements and Weddings in Manitoba Notices
Bee Gaia and John S Hamilton of Glenboro announce the engagement of their daughter Jacquiline Ann te Dale Franklin to the second son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Brooks of Hamiota. The wedding is set for July 7 1984 at Glenboro United Church. Joanne Elizabeth to Darryl Gregg Boyd wed in Clear Lake on June 30 1984 at 2 30 pm. Heather Brooks to Dwayne McCharles wed in Hamiota United Church on June 30 1984 at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Hamilton
Glenboro
Jacquiline Ann Te Dale Franklin
Franklin Brooks
Hamiota
Glenboro United Church
Manitoba
Harvey English
Cardale
Joanne Elizabeth
Darryl Gregg Boyd
Jack Boyd
Clear Lake
Rick Robinson
Ken McCharles
Shoal Lake
Heather Brooks
Dwayne McCharles
Hamiota United Church
Bert Lawrence 90th Birthday Celebrations Planned
The Lawrence family invites all to a 90th birthday celebration for Mr. Bert Lawrence of Hamiota on Friday June 22 at 9:00 a.m. at Cran dall Community Centre. A Come and Go Tea will follow on Wednesday June 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Lilac Residence Lounge. No gifts. Also listed is the 370 Manitoba Open Old Time Fiddling Championship in Holland Manitoba on Sunday June 24 1984 with Quest performers Eleanor Townsend and Graham Townsend. For information call 526-2063 or 526-2380.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Crandall
Bert Lawrence
Hamiota
Lilac
Manitoba
Holland
Eleanor
Graham Townsend
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Oar Tnt Es
Cliff Gray
Brad Thompson
Kenton
Shirley Tolton
Sandra Hunt
The
Harding Agricultural Society
Carol Forrest
Decker
Duncan
Vancouver Island
Alf
Ivy Gill
Dallas
Nancy Duncan
Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
Irene Riddell
I Aes
Esther
Turner
Gord
Wenda
Jason Bradley
Shorty
Ev Turner
Harvey
Inza Houck
Jack
Mery Houck
Canadian Cancer Society
Bee Gaia As
Chumah Hall
Oakden’s Jewellery
Marsha Strong
Venetia
Oakden’'s
McManus
Harley-Davidson
Way-Mor Agencies Ltd
Man
Rapid City
McConnell
Lavinia
Oakner
Harding
Brandon - Dyck
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