Buggability Quotient: a reader rants on modern irritants
In a long complaint, the author lists numerous irritants from price gouging and packaging waste to misused phrases and public annoyances. He rails at corporate profits, cereal air, and political jargon while condemning fashionably termed governance terms. He ends eager for replies.
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Manitoba environment photo contest announced for Environment Week
Manitoba Environment Minister Glen Cummings unveils a provincial photo contest with 6500 in prizes across five regions. Entries must show environmental activity in four categories and run through October 10, with winners featured in the 1995 State of the Environment Report and potential posters and pamphlets.
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Department
Manitoba Environment Office
Manitoba Environment
Vegetable session kickoff and early registrations noted
Kristen McDonald, Summer Arts Co ordinator, reports a busy week finalizing programs. Registrations are due one week before each program starts. A tour of Mid West area schools including Oak River Miniota Kenton Junior High and Hamiota Collegiate is mentioned.
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Kristen McDonald
Mid-West
Oak River
Miniota
Kenton
Hamiota Collegiate
Arts Council Summer Arts Programs at Hamiota schools
A summary note from the Arts Council describes school presentations at Hamiota Elementary with handouts for students. The speaker outlined summer programs and urged interested persons to attend. For details contact Kristen at 764 2374 or check the local newspaper advertisement.
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Hamiota Elementary School
Sports round of summer programs in Hamiota area
The Midwest sports page outlines summer activities in Hamiota and nearby. Golf lessons in Hamiota and Miniota run through two sessions with Taurus Golf pros. Roller skating starts June 30 with regular sessions July 5 at the Hamiota Complex. fees are 2 for skate rental and 1 per session. The first Ladies Invitational Soccer Tournament is set for July 15 and 16 at the Hamiota Fair Grounds. Co ed basketball camps run July 18–22 and July 25–29 for ages 11 to 17, coordinated by Kerri Hayhurst and Pam Flick. Midwest Co ed Volleyball Camps begin August 2–5 (grades 6–8) and August 12 (grades 9–12), under Jocelyn Funk. The Third Annual Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, August 28 in Hamiota with biking, running, and swimming, aided by volunteers. For more information contact the recreation office at 764-2374 or 764-2684.
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Midwest
Sheldon Gurr
Hamiota
Miniota
Taurus Golf
Hamiota and District
Hamiota Fair Grounds
Hamiota Collegiate
Kerri Hayhurst
Pam Flick
Jocelyn Funk
Office hours cut due to spraying delay push
The writer announces shortened office hours for several months to 9:30 to 12:00 on Mondays and Thursdays, with periodic checks for messages. The spray program fell behind due to windy June, causing a need to make up lost time and note limited availability amid supply shortages and higher prices.
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