25 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1971
Page
1
Winnipeg reports tenders have been called for expansion and renovation of the 25 bed Hamiota hospital with work expected to begin on the project shortly.
A blood donor clinic is set for Shoal Lake Ukrainian Hall on December 8 from 3 to 9 p.m. Donor eligibility rules require age limits, weight thresholds, consent for minors, and health restrictions. Health minister Rene E. Toupin announced related hospital expansion plans costing about 350000 dollars for Hamiton a hospital built in 1949.
The Hamiota Huskies join the North Central Hockey League for 1971-72 with Bob Brooks as president and a vacant coaching position. The league has 14 teams split east and west, with Hamiota playing 19 games, nine at home, and top four in each division advancing to playoffs.
About 100 guests attended a miscellaneous shower Saturday in Chumah Hall for Marlene Smith bride elect of December 4. Mrs. Lloyd Anderson played piano. Marlene was escorted by Mrs. Evan Bell and others. Gifts in a miniature Seed Cleaning Elevator. trousseau tea set for November 27 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at her home in Deck er. Scotia ladies served lunch.
The Birdtail River School Division No 38 board met November 18 1971 at 8 00 p m with trustees Waddell Butcher Rapley Hames Fallon Lewycky Randell Armitage Fouillard Hyndman present along with Inspector Bollman Partridge Miller and others. Motions include resignations notices budget changes bus routes and sponsorships including 50 for Western Manitoba Science Fair and advertising in Year Books. The meeting adjourned at 12 15 a m with plans to reconvene December 2 1971.
On November 17 at Shoal Lake Elementary School the Birdtail River Division Association learned of a Manitoba Teachers' Society arbitration deal for 1971. The average 5.5 percent retroactive raise, plus principal and course allowances, was announced. Thirty-one teachers in Class 1 with maximum experience remain the lowest paid in the province, leading to a 1972 welfare negotiations panel.
A Fraternal Hall gathering on November 5th brought together Court Ham iota Can. Order of Foresters members with families and friends for a turkey supper prepared by the forest members.
Sunday results saw Strachan, Brooks, Jamieson and Robertson defeated as Consol Curling paused for Grey Cup weekend. A Saturday makeup session set for November 27 at 7 30 p m featured Kreager vs Brooks and Caldwell vs Strachan. A storm delayed presentations as 75 attendees enjoyed supper and long service buttons for 25 50 60 and 70 year members plus a 70 year Forester honor for John Gunson.
The group held a regular opening with roll call of 12 members and one visitor. Minutes of the last meeting were read. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday November 22. Dawn Kirkpatrick Cindy and Donna Pennington led worship. A story was read and Youth Service was discussed. The meeting closed with ceremonies.
The Hamiota Art Club reports two November lessons focused on backgrounds with water colors for a still life. Upcoming session will cover silhouette technique and India ink. Members should bring a fine brush and water colors.
The Cardale Woman's Institute held a November meeting at the church basement with 20 members present. Mrs. Koscieiny presided as president and minutes were read by Mrs. Jean Dennison. A bazaar was announced and members prepared Red Cross supplies.
Unit 2 of the UCW met at Mrs. Neill’s home Tuesday at 8 p.m. with 10 members present and one visitor. Miss L Bowman opened with the UCW Creed. Mrs. Isobel Paddock and Miss Jean Skinner led the meeting and gave the worship. A Christmas program on Africa followed and prayers closed the session. A lovely lunch was served.
A Lavinia district gathering on November 20 at Mr and Mrs H Skinner’s home bid farewell to Harvey and Ruth Tremaine. Leonard Butler spoke for the community as Harold Tremaine read an address and a transistorized wall clock was presented. The couple thanked everyone and wished for many happy healthy years in their new Hamiota home.
The Ladies Club of Scotia held its annual meeting at Mrs H McKinnon’s home with 13 members and 1 guest. Remarks covered scripture readings, a remembrance topic, minutes, correspondence, and Christmas boxes. Bake sale proceeds totaled 80.60 with plans for catering a Smith wedding and holiday boxes for Senior Citizens.
A Calgary hospital has started a weight loss program aimed at youths facing social pressures and unhealthy snacks like candy bars chips and soda. The initiative targets fat kids and seeks to promote healthier eating and activity through structured guidance and support.
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