Manitoba’s sports dream fading beyond curling and Pan Am glory
The writer laments Manitoba’s decline in amateur sport beyond curling, noting top curlers like Mert Thompsett and Kerry Burtnyk while criticizing lack of national medals in swimming diving gymnastics and team sports. He praises Danny Halldorson’s drive but calls youth lazy and cites funding, coaching, and governance as insufficient to build champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Vogt
Liz Appleby
Cheryl Prendergast
Diane Ogibowski
Minnedosa
Manitoba
Toronto
Calgary
Canada
Elfriede Goerman
Monica
Wittmeier
Lyon
Banman
Danny Halldorson
Danny Boy
Women’s Institute Meet at Mrs Lockhart’s Home
March meeting of the Women’s Institute at the home of Mrs. W. Lockhart. Eleven members and two visitors attended. Maureen Schwanke led with a Thought for the Day on knowing why we do things. Treasurer Sylvia Leland reported a balance of 506.67 with 11.17 cash on hand. collection 3.75 and pennies 1.71. One new member, next meeting April 6 at Mae Watters with Della Radcliffe as guest speaker. Sunshine notes and hospital news followed.
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Arrow River
Gladys Clegg
Sylvia Leland
Mae Watters
Della Radcliffe
Sunshine
Vernon Lockhart
Brenda Clegg
Ladies Club Meet at Janelle Houck Home
The Ladies Club met on Thursday March 12 at the home of Mrs Janelle Houck with Mrs Dorothy Amy s group in charge. The gathering opened with Psalms read and a roll call led by Janie Lewis. A hospital report and treasurer report were shared followed by correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chumah
Janelle Houck
Dorothy Amy
Janie Lewis
Bernice Lewis
U C W Meet Decker March Minutes Report
March meeting at Mrs Bruce Knight home with 9 members present. World Day of Prayer observed. Minutes read and adopted. Strachan family donated 100 dollars. Hospital cart to be taken by Crandall in April. Tea planned for May. Mrs Knight notes 254 pints of blood donated to Red Cross. Meeting adjourned after SS Purpose reading. Lunch served by Marlene Murray and Myrtle Knight. Red Cross funds to be left with Mrs Hunter in March or Olive Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Appleyard
Birtle
Newdale
Sylvia Leland
Trudy Watters
Donna Gradham
Ruby Mitchell
Ann Westaway
Ivy Lockhart
Red Cross
Mrs. Hunter
Olive Johns
Sixteen Curlers Enter 4H Bonspiel Winners Listed
Sixteen rinks curled in the 4H Bonspiel at Oak River with two events. First Event winners: Ryan Bridge McConnell Beef. Charles Thomas Rivers Light Horse ard Ed. Doug Hawkins Hamiota Piston Pushers. Russell Paddock Oak River. Shauna Purdy Oak River. Daryle McLauchlin Kenton. Mrs L McDougall Victoria BC won the sweepstake.
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Ryan Bridge
McConnell Beef
Charles Thomas
Rivers Light Horse
Doug Hawkins
Hamiota
Russell Paddock
Oak River
Shauna Purdy
Daryle McLauchlin
Kenton
L. McDougall
Victoria
B.C
Kathy McKague
Terry Radcliffe
Lisa Dowalatek
Brandon
Bob Ramsey
Dorothy
Lints
Bud McKague
Erroll Cuthburt
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Ack
Jack Matheson
Women’s Institute
Laura McLaen
Kathleen Thornton
Betty Smith
St. Patrick’s Day
U.C.W
S. Perlmutter
Hamiota, Manitoba
Man
Oak River News
Melita
Mary Sclater
Viscount Gort Hotel
Ininnipeg
Garry Dale
John Wirau
P.O
Swan River, Manitoba
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