Refugee Sponsorship Effort Expands in Oak River Crandall
A progress report from Oak River and Crandall covers follow up meetings on October 15 and 16 to gauge local support for sponsoring a Vietnamese refugee family. Volunteers will distribute pledge cards seeking $500 monthly for a year plus in kind help. housing is available, employment remains a challenge, and tutoring offers have been proposed.
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Oak River
Crandall
Oak River-Crandall
Wilf Beaulieu
Canada Immigration Office
Brandon
Canada
Manitoba
Oak River-Crandall Refugee Program Committee
Hallowe'en Safety Tips From Manitoba Optometric Leader
Dr. Harry Basman of the Manitoba Optometric Society urges retro reflective costume trim and makeup instead of masks to improve visibility for trick or treaters. He cites Indiana University studies showing drivers can spot reflective materials even at high speeds and recommends frontline supervision plus flashlights for pedestrians.
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Winnipeg
Harry Basman
Manitoba Optometric Society
Basman
Indiana University
Dr. Basman
Jobs for the Elderly in Manitoba Bureau Visit
Labor Minister Ken MacMaster visited the Senior Citizens Job Bureau in the Dayton Building to present a 25000 dollar grant from the Manitoba government. The non profit bureau has matched about 1200 seniors to jobs since opening in May 1978 and offers free referral services for registrants and employers.
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Labor and Manpower
Ken MacMaster
Senior Citizens Job Bureau
MacMaster
Dayton
Manitoba
Harry Easton
Evelyn Rawnsley
Insulation Guide for Home Efficiency and Savings
Improve home insulation to keep heat in and cut annual heating costs by 20 to 35 percent. Higher R value means greater resistance to heat loss. Start with basement walls, then the roof space, to reduce energy waste. Everyone can help use electricity more efficiently.
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Hallowe’en Safety
Hawaii
Vera
Norm Olfrey
Wardair
Waikiki
Swan River
Man
Manitoba Hydro
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