Miniota U C marks 60 years of union
The United Church of Canada celebrated sixty years of Union with a special service across Isabella Birtle and Miniota. Banners paraded before the front of the churches created by Sunday School classes CE Committee UCW and Choir. Children presented banners for birds fish puppies kittens and babies. A 60th Anniversary dialogue featured local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
United Church of Canada
Isabella
Birtle
Betty Oliver
Darci-Lynn Shewfelt
Pamela Cole
Andrew Sheane
Derrick Keir
Duncan Leland
Ben Howard
Uniting Churches
C.E. Committee
U.C.W
Tricia Cole
Brent Leland
Chad Rollo
Trudy Watters
Andy
Lorraine Comar
Jeff Leggatt
Kevin Cusick
Adam Brown
Donna Brown
Margaret Leary
Rae Armitage
4-H Rally At Shoal Lake Draws Members
In Shoal Lake on May 25 a 4‑H Rally drew many members. The program started with an 11 a.m. parade, followed by lunch and workshops. Awards were given in fashion, senior modelling and other events, with Carla Bridge named third princess and Shaun Robertson winning a welding trophy for the second year. Ivan Brewer’s chess set was selected for display at the Provincial Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Carla Bridge
Shaun Robertson
Ivan Brewer
Mable Wright Hosts W I McConnell Meeting
The June 12 gathering at Mable Wrights included nine members and one visitor Leona Duffy of Alberta, cousin of Irene Wilson. Reports covered treasurer, May minutes, hospital aid, and a fundraiser for patient therapy equipment plus a Brain Scanner fund inquiry. A fun day was planned for June 23 at 2 p.m. at the McConnell Community Centre, with Leona Duffy winning the monthly raffle.
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Olive
Anaeree
Mabels Lawn
Irene Wilson
Brandon General Hospital
Westman
Ivan Brewer
McConnell
Leona Duffy
Mable
Red Sox Earn First Win Over Souris Cardinals Then Beat Virden
The Red Sox won 3-1 at Souris as Steve Polk limited Hamiota to two hits. Juan Ibarra and Jeff Kostiak each doubled for Hamiota. Next night Virden fell 5-2 to a ten hit Red Sox attack with Ibarra earning the win. Ibarra and Ramsey each had three hits. Kopaczewski took the loss for Virden. Jeff Robertson returned to action for Hamiota as the season record stood at 1-3.
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Hamiota
Red Sox
Steve Polk
Souris Cardinals
Juan Ibarra
Jeff Kostiak
Mike Trapp
Virden Oilers
Mike Labassiere
Juan
Ron Ramsey
Kerry Lowe
Randy Robertson
Norton Anderson
John Kopaczewski
Virden
Jeff Robertson
California
Bride elect honoured in Hamiota shower for Shauna McKinnon
Shauna McKinnon bride elect of June 14 was honored with a miscellanious shower on June 8 at 2 p.m. in Chumah Hall. The hall featured drawings from infancy to graduation. Leila Paterson played piano. Wanda Strachan, Maureen, Dienna and Leila sang Annie's Song. Dienna McConnell read the address in Laurie Brown’s absence. Gifts were brought by Krista and Haley McKinnon, dressed as a ball player and scuba diver. The community gave a money gift. Shauna thanked friends for gifts and well wishes. Lunch followed.
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Hamiota
Shauna McKinnon
Chumah Hall
Rick
Shauna
Leila Paterson
Wanda Strachan
Maureen
Dienna
Leila
Annie
Kenton Sunday School Honors Members and Graduates
The Kenton Sunday School held its church service on June 2 with 25 attendance awards given to members not missing more than seven Sundays. Six Bibles were presented to graduates from Sydney School: Ross Butler, Angela Bray, Heather Nankivell, Colleen Bell, Dawna Good, and Darren Good. Gifts of appreciation went to Glennis Hodgson and Evelyn Butler. past superintendents Nan Roseveare, Helen Finnie, and Lorraine Nankivell received recognition. A class for children 3 and under met at the manse. four youngsters attended and received gifts. Thanks were extended to all helpers and cookie providers. wishes for a good summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Kenton Sunday School
Sydney
Ross Butler
Angela Bray
Heather Nankivell
Colleen Bell
Dawna
Darren Good
Glennis Hodgson
Evelyn Butler
Nan Roseveare
Helen Finnie
Lorraine Nankivell
Chiidren
U C W program on capital punishment at Edna Reynolds home
U C W members met June 12 with seven present. Rae Armitage led a discussion on capital punishment noting studies showing no deterrent effect and that the church opposes reinstating the death penalty. Members urged letters to leaders and officials. Funds collected supported St Andrew’s College Appeal and Mission work. fall flea market planned. Next meeting October 9 in the new church room.
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Minicta
U.C.W
Edna Reynolds
Donna Bonner
Rae Armitage
M.P
Verna Reynolds
Rae
Kathie Bonner
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Miniota U.C
United Methodist Church
Lori Watters
Heather Rollo
Mardelle Reid
Congregationalists
Ginger Reid
Pat Watters
Jody Leland
Betty Shewfelt
Presbyterian
Union Churches
Trevor Shewfelt
Tracy Leland
Darol-Lyn Shewfelt
Evangelical United Brethren
Christian Education Committee
Irene Armitage
Marcelle Reid
Pat Cole
Wendy Leland
Dorothy Forsyth
United Church
Lord
Sylvia Hanlin
Mable Wright
W.I
St. Andrew’s College
God’s Lake
North-End
Winnipeg
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