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Community Notes From Miniota and Surrounding Areas
A flurry of visits and celebrations marks early June in Manitoba communities. George Gobel and Florence Ellerginton spent time in Birtle for the Bruce and Ruth Thornton anniversary. Nell Copland’s death is reported. Lindley Hodnett and daughter Pat visited from Arlington before traveling to England. Congratulations to Scott Medd and Sharon Stamford on their May 21 wedding in Miniota United Church, and to Murray Gurr and Joan Boyer on their June 4 marriage in Clanwilliam. Get well wishes go to Thelma Dales, Charlie Bryant, and Sam Rollo. Attendees include Polly Henderson, Alex Bubauik, and Sam of Dodshand. Florence Ellerington is visiting Baskier family in Red Deer. Verne and Ivy Lockhart celebrated 40 years of marriage on June 12. A silver chalice was presented at Miniota United Church on June Sth in memory of Gordon Long, dedicated by David Kai. Ginger Reid was confirmed. certificates were given to children. a picnic followed. Brian and Wanda Long visited with Laura Long for the dedication of a gift in memory of Brian’s father. Milburn and Roberta McKenzie attended the Kidney Foundation annual meeting in Saskatoon with delegates from every province. Dr. Marc Baltzan was roasted, Milburn presenting a plaque for the Kidney Transplantation anniversary. Nelson Moorehead received the Gold Watch Award at the 4-H Rally in Oak River as Miniota 4-H Beef Club member. Eleanor O’Callaghan was named to the Manitoba Heritage Federation Gaming Funds Committee and attended a post election seminar in Winnipeg for Returning Officers and Election Clerks.