Local Visits and Get Well Wishes in Lilac Area
Visitors from Shoal Lake Regina Birch Lodge and Boissevain gathered for meals and family visits. Myra Preston received relatives from Regina and Boissevain while Martha Brethour recovered from eye surgery in Brandon. Elaine Bell and Martha Brethour sent wishes for good health during February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Cochrane
Verna Findlay
Gertrude McDonald
Shoal Lake
Ed Cochrane
Myra Preston
Dave
Jean Frazer
Regina
Jean
Nellie Kennedy
Birch Lodge
Elaine Bell
Martha Brethour
Martha
Brandon
Lois Johnston
Boissevain
Shirley Gibson
Virden
Peggy
Jim Knox
Grandview
District Happenings at Buffalo Plains Inn
Myra Preston reports a social brunch at the Buffalo Plains Inn with Keith and Loretta Slimmon of Virden, Arnold Slimmon, and Lillian Slimmon of Shoal Lake. Visitors last week included Charlene and Leanne Mathison, Bill and Eunice Brooks from Swan River, Frances Dyck and Carol Basler of Morden. Ruby Mathison’s birthday was the occasion on March 4 in Lilac Lounge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra
Keith
Loretta Slimmon
Virden
Arnold
Lillian Slimmon
Shoal Lake
Buffalo Plains Inn
John
Ruby Mathison
Charlene
Leanne Mathison
Bill
Eunice Brooks
Swan River
Frances Dyck
Carol Basler
Morden
Ruby
Lilac Lounge
Myra Preston
Lilac
Miniota community notes celebrate winners and farewells
Bridge winners for March 2 were first Maud Leland and second Julia Chartier. Marcella Armitage is home recovering in Brandon General Hospital with family visiting. Falcon hockey champs beat Vincent Massey Vikings at Brandon Sportsplex. Elkhorn Bantam hockey team wins provincial title in Fisher Branch. Curlers enjoy a year end windup. Irish supper set for March 14. Rae Armitage to move to Alberta. birthdays and notices from Miniota and Oakner areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Chamfort
Maud Leland
Julia Chartier
Marcella Armitage
Brandon General Hospital
Barbara
Kara
Moose Jaw
Keith
Marcella
Birtle Falcons
Eileen Cable
Miniota
Miniota Inn
Ken Armitage
Glen Draper
Wayne Popper
Fire Department
Glen
Reeve Larry Walker
Pat Dales
David Howard
Troy Bone
Ken
Armitage
Laura Popper
Nathan Argue
Craig Leland
Robbie McLeod
Elkhorn Bantam
Fisher Branch
Roberta
Milburm McKenzie
Eileen
Fred Stamford
Lorne Steven
Virden Hospital
Edward Leland
Don McKean
Vince Heaman
Sandra Peel
Christine Darker
Jana Joseph
Rae Armitage
Alberta
New Boat Safety Courses In Demand This Season
Boat Safety courses are in demand as new rules require a Pleasure Boat Operator Card for anyone born after April 1, 1983 to operate a power driven boat. Instructor Sean Creasey will run a course on March 19 at the Hamilton Community Room with preregistration via 1 888 837 2628.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Creasey
Brandon
Hamiota Municipal Community Room
Manitoba sports bursaries and 2000 summer games announced
Manitoba Softball Association offers bursaries from 200 to 1000 dollars for student athletes pursuing higher education. Local schools and recreation offices should check criteria. The 2000 Manitoba Summer Games will be hosted in Virden August 9 to 13 with events across archery, athletics, baseball, and more. Jeff Hunt from Westman Sport Association will visit area schools with talks about the games. Contact Westman Sport Association at 1 800 259 6592 and Mid West Recreation District Director Gwen Snell at 764 2374.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Softball Association
Manitoba Softball
Eugene Michalow
Ethel Boyce
Virden
Jeff Hunt
Westman Sport Association
Gwen Snell
Midwest Recreation District
Parkissimo Lodge Visitors and Local Outings
Parkissimo Lodge visitors Irene Cole, Marlene and Sam McGibney of Virden, and Bev and Murray Peel spent time at the hotel on Sunday. Barbara Littlejohn planned a trip to Brandon on Monday. Irene Cole joined Pat Cole for a visit to Hamiota to see Jean Cook, who may be improving. Get well soon Jean. Kay Grant serves as Parkissimo Lodge correspondent at 567 3564.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Cole
Marlene
Sam McGibney
Virden
Bev
Murray Peel
Storg
Barbara Littlejohn
Brandon
Pat Cole
Hamiota
Jean Cook
Jean
Kay Grant
Parkissimo Lodge
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Sherry Moorehead
Susan Popper
Oakner
Ellen Goertzen
Lilac Residence
Rachel Routledge
Nancy Strachan
Wanda Strachan
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