Remembering Elizabeth and the stiff upper lip in war times
Bill Hall recalls how Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret stood calm amid London bombings and blackout drills, contrasting wartime resolve with post Diana mourning. The piece praises the queen for weathering criticism and notes how Churchill’s era inspired resilience, urging readers to cut slack for royal responses.
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England
Hitler
Pacific
Red Cross
Uncle Jim
Jeft
Lightsandle
London
Evening News
Europe
Winston Churchill
Boonies
Elizabeth
Margaret
Diana
Bill Hall
Lewiston (Idaho
C St
Lewiston
Idaho
U.S.A
Flu Shot Time Again Announcement Expanded
Autumn brings flu shot clinic dates at the Medical Clinic. On Friday Oct 17 from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and Tuesday Oct 28 from 9:00 AM, with phone ahead for appointment or walk-ins. If ill with fever, arrange with clinic nurse Pat Beamish. Flu vaccine benefits and common reactions noted.
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Jody Allan
Autumn
Pat Beamish
Anobang
Johannesburg
Flu shot guidance for high risk groups in Hamiota area
Health notice advises flu vaccination for those with severe allergies to thimerosal or gelatin, high fever, or prior severe reactions. Recommends for seniors 65 plus and chronic conditions including heart, lung, anemia, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, or immune suppression. Contacts Alene Smith or Pat Beamish at 764-2412. Jody Allan is health educator at Hamiota District Health Centre, reachable at 764-2412.
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ASA
Alene Smith
Pat Beamish
Jody Allan
Hamiota
Warm October Day Recalls Snowstorm A Year Earlier
A 1997 October 1 warm sunny day with temperatures near 28 C contrasts with a 1996 October 1 heavy wet snowstorm that blanketed roads and reduced visibility. Lori and Troy Lockhart are noted as enjoying the day and hoping for continued warmth.
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Lori
Troy Lockhart
Seniors Suppers Begin October 23 With Turkey Roast
Dana Routledge notes seniors have a full van for a second gambling trip and a "lucky" evening. The first supper is planned for Thursday October 23 at 5 00 p m with Perry promising turkey and roast beef on the menu and raffles to follow.
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Dana Routledge
Perry
Hamiota Seniors Fundraiser Promises Three Prizes
Hamiota seniors announce a next week ticket circulation fundraiser to support Park and Lilac Residences. Prizes include a window bird feeder from Oakden's, ceramic coffee mugs from Caprice, and a grocery hamper from the Hamiota Co-op.
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Park and Lilac
Oakden’s
Caprice
Hamiota Co-op
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