The Tall and the Land of Giants
Bill Hall argues that modern homes and public spaces favor tall people, creating headaches for shorter ones. He cites kitchens built for tall heights, low motel showers, and airline and bed designs that ignore average or shorter statures. He notes his own adjustment with an overhead pot rack and calls for more height-inclusive design. He writes from Lewiston Trib une.
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Sharon
Bill Hall
Lewiston Tribune
Lewiston
Vandalism at Miniota Motor Inn investigated by RCMP
Yellowhead RCMP seek information on a mischief incident at the Miniota Motor Inn in the early hours of October 10. Damage includes a forced entry through a glass door after a prior call to the business. Witnesses were absent and police work with MTS Security to locate the suspect. Call the local office at 764 2732 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 782 8477 with tips.
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Yellowhead Rcmp
Miniota Motor Inn
Brian Borean
RCMP
MTS Security
Maniota
Mamiota
Manitoba
Isabella Fall Supper Planned With Senior Activities
NADINE SLIMMON notes Winter activities for seniors start in November and include Floorshuffle Cards and Carpet Ball with contact numbers for Clive Newton Ethel Robertson and Charlie Lewis. Handivan offers rides to the Isabella Fall Supper. The event is Oct 20 at 5 PM and the Hamiota Senior Council annual meeting is Oct 17 at 10 AM in the community centre.
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Nadine Slimmon
Clive Newton
Ethel Robertson
Charlie Lewis
Hamiota Senior Council
Seniors We Invite Participation in Winter Walks and Rink
Seniors in Hamiota are invited to express interest in winter gym walks or rink walks with sign up to follow. A Senior Supper at the Hamiota Hotel is planned for Thursday Oct 18 at 5 30 p m with turkey or beef. Nadine Slimmon coordinates seniors at 764 2658.
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Hamiota
Nadine Slimmon
Winter proofing tips for energy efficient heating
Seasonal guidance for heating system service and home insulation. Recommends annual service for oil systems and longer intervals for gas and electric. Advises cleaning ducts and filters, sealing ducts, insulating attic spaces, weatherproofing windows, and using a programmable thermostat to cut costs. Includes specific moisture, insulation, and window procedures.
Miniota Woman Wins Campbell Heritage Award
Pauline Rowan of Miniota receives the Douglas L. Campbell award for lifelong Manitoba heritage preservation. Nominated by the Rural Municipality of Miniota and the Municipal Museum, the honor recognizes broader work beyond a single Wak patanka project.
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Pauline Rowan
Miniota
Douglas L. Campbell
Manitoba
Wakpatanka
Rowan
SMD Wheelchair Service Visits Schedule in Rural Manitoba
The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities will send Wheelchair Services technicians to Hamiota Miniota Oak River St Lazare Archie and Shoal Lake from Oct 15 to 19 for regular wheelchair maintenance. Call 1 800 836 5551 with moves or service requests. The program supports independence for persons with disabilities.
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Society For Manitobans With Disabilities
SMD
Hamiota
Miniota
Oak River
St. Lazare
Archie
Shoal Lake
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