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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1988
Page
1
Shoal Lake Manitoba June 10 recognition night drew 132 employees trustees and guests in Ukrainian Hall. Board Chair Glen Bridge welcomed attendees and stressed cooperation as awards were given for long service retirement and years of dedication.
S.W. Pat Dales of Miniota Volunteer Fire Department receives the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal for twenty years of meritorious public safety work. Nominated in 1987 by RM Miniota, he led Miniota VFD from six to sixteen members and expanded equipment. Medal presented June 14, 1988 by J.M. Hanlin on behalf of the Governor General.
Severe wind and dust storm on Friday June 10 tore a quarter of the Miniota Curling Rink roof, dumped debris in yards across Assiniboine Avenue, and toppled power lines causing a village blackout. Fire crews closed the line. debris was stored after a bee event, with the old rink dating to about 1915 and 73 years of service noted.
On Saturday June 11 in United Church Oak River a Night of Appreciation celebrated long time choir leader Jean Henry. The program opened with Handel Ode to Joy and included solos duets and a men's quartet. Jean's granddaughter Marnie sang The Windmill while Dorothy Seater performed Candlelight winning a trophy previously. Local choir members and community figures attended thanked her for years of musical service and shared memories before a social in the church basement.
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