McConnell Beef Club marks 60 years in 4 H movement
The McConnell Beef Club in Manito celebrates its 60th anniversary in 1993, the oldest 4-H club in the area. It began as a swine club in 1925 under F Gordon Killoh, switched to beef in 1933, and held its first Achievement Day in McConnell on July 31, 1933 with 11 members showing steers. The club has fluctuated in size, currently featuring nine members and four leaders. It emphasizes leadership, public speaking, demonstrations, and judging, with members earning trips and gold watches for achievement, sustained by strong community and leader dedication.
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McConnell Beef Club
Manito
McConnell
F Gordon Killoh
Jack Boyd
Margaret Boyd
Allan Preston
Bruce Johnston
Gordon Killoh
Pepper spray training boosts Shoal Lake RCMP readiness
Cst Gord Schurr and colleagues Poole and Cst Bankowski of the Hamiota RCMP demonstrated pepper spray use in Shoal Lake. The session enables them to carry the spray, which causes a burning sensation but no lasting effects while subduing uncooperative suspects. Full details appear in this week's Crossroads.
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RCMP
Cst
Gord Schurr
Shoal Lake
Schurr
Poole
Virden rink wins Hamiota Men's Cash Bonspiel title
Graham Freeman skip led Virden to the 1993 Hamiota Men’s Cash Bonspiel crown beating Miniota in the final as Freeman's rink, with Kerry Sawyer Peter Schneider and Dwayne Barkley, scored key ends to seal an 8 to 3 victory.
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Virden Foursome
Hamiota Cash
Graham Freeman
Virden
Brandon
Keystone Klassic
Westman
Hamiota
Les Gregory
Brent Strachan
Randy McKean
Miniota
Strathclair
Keith Martin
Freeman
David Keating
Russell
McKean
Murray Foster
Skip
Brad Thompson
Marty McKean
Kerry Sawyer
Peter Schneider
Dwayne Barkley
Kerry Kunka
Rivers