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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
1
Hamiota residents witnessed a simulated explosion at Hamiota Collegiate on April 25. Fifteen students in various injuries were treated at Hamiota Hospital as staff tested emergency response and triage procedures with police and emergency officials observing.
A community room shower on Monday April 16 honored Bonnie Longmuir nee Klippenstein. Vicki Cumming led the escort as guests presented gifts and signed the guest book by over 600 attendees. The event featured flower backdrops, musical selections, and a luncheon.
The Lawn Bowling Club met April 26 in the Community Room with 16 members. Officers elected include President Frank James and Vice President Levona Kerr for 1973, plus treasurer Grace McWhirter. Fees are $2 per member. new adult members invited by May 10.
The UCW met at Mrs. Peacock's home with 15 members. Easter worship was led by group 1. Treasurer reported 252.78 on hand with all bills paid. Donations included 10 to PCTC 5 to Bursary Fund 20 to Camp Wasaga and 5 pounds of used clothing sent to Mental Hospital Brand on. Guest speaker Miss Watson a 30 year Indian Missionary in Bombay spoke of nursing and preaching progress and hopes to return to her work.
Rev D J M McCrindle explains ecclesiastical stoles tracing their Roman origins from the 4th to 8th centuries. Five main colors white green red purple black reflect moods and key church year events such as Christmas Easter Pentecost Advent Lent and Good Friday. Stoles are symbolic tools to aid worship, not mere decoration.
The 4 H Beef and Pee Wee Club met at the Ag Rep Office in Hamiota on April 10. Thirteen members attended with three leaders and three visitors. A business meeting set April 27 for a card party at 8:30 p.m. Speeches were given by Ross Gray Shauna McKinnon Lyndsay Bridge Dwight Purdy Laurie Short and Glendon Short.
Farm Notes explains that most herd infertility stems from mismanagement rather than disease. Dr. John Agar of Manitoba Agriculture outlines three fertility levers: adequate energy at proper times, sufficient phosphorus, and correct bull-to-cow ratios. He cautions late calving lowers conception rates and stresses energy, phosphorus, and bull readiness, including semen evaluation, for a strong calf crop.
The W I Cardale group met April 18 with 13 members present. President Sonja Ramsay led the meeting with reports from the treasurer Georgia Hyndman and hospital aide Phyllis Greenaway. Members showcased Easter bonnets, donated dishes, and a bead jewellery demo by Addie Peter, followed by a women’s lunch and readings on communication.
Joanne English of the Moline Home Economic Club will represent Manitoba at the Washington 4H Conference April 16 to 20. Delegates fly to Ottawa April 18 then reach Washington, D C April 15 for talks with U S and international 4 H peers, Capitol Hill tours, and leadership sessions. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey English of Cardale.
Practical tips to control rising food costs. Shop weekly to curb impulse buys and compare store brands with national ones. Choose sizes by use, shop alone to avoid distractions, avoid peak hours, and exclude non food items. Plan at home to stabilize the bill.
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