Hamiota Oak River Chamber Meeting Minutes Report
Regular meeting of the District Chamber of Commerce at Henrys Cafe Oak River with eight members present. Topics included street surfacing in 1981, a October 29 taxation seminar, Old Time Days support, Newcomers Party November 5 and Christmas event December 13, plus efforts to attract Kimberly Clark and a rail-line hearing extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Oak River and
Chumah Hall
Oak River
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Beamish
Louis
Freda
Vaughn
Hall
Dennis
Larry
Perry
Ken
Vern
Frank
Kimberly-Clark Co
Oakner
Hamiota Cafe
Molson Manitoba executive named provincial Ability Fund chair
D F Don Lewis chairman of Molson Brewery Manitoba Ltd named Provincial Chairman of the 1981 Ability Fund Campaign. The drive runs each January for The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
D. F
Don) Lewis
Molson Brewery Manitoba Ltd
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Manitoba
Curling Rules Debate Sparks Letter From Donnie Dagid
A reader defends curling against the CCA campaign to curb movement arguing the sport relies on motion and questions the need for stricter rules. The letter cites Halifax and the upcoming 1981 Brier as contexts and defends players like Donnie Dagid and Jimmy Ursel while criticizing the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCA
Donnie Dagid
Jimmy Ursel
Halifax
Watt
Foundation Forage Seed Applications Open in Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture invites growers to apply for foundation forage seed from the Canadian Forage Seeds Project. Seed varieties number 27 with limited initial supplies and first come first served processing. Applications are available from the Virden Agricultural Office or the Soils and Crops Branch in Winnipeg, with final allocations and prices due February 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agriculture
Dave Campbell
Department
Agriculture Canada
Virden Agricultural Office
Soils and Crops
Norquay
Winnipeg
Manitoba Grant Supports International Peace Garden
Natural Resources Minister Brian Ransom announced a 50200 grant for maintenance and operations at the International Peace Garden. The garden, a cross border memorial linking Manitoba and North Dakota, spans 2300 acres and hosts the International Music Camp and the Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Brian Ransom
International Peace Garden
Manitoba
Canada
North Dakota
Ransom
United States
Manitoba-North Dakota
Royal Canadian Legion
Bowen Enters Into Rest In Oak River Manitoba
Arthur John Bowen died at his home in Oak River on October 15. A service was held October 18 at Oak River United Church with Rev. Tom Delgaty officiating. Born December 31, 1905 in Glostoshire England, he lived in Oak River for 30 years and leaves wife Alice, daughter Georgina, son-in-law Harry Green of Saltcoats, and three grandchildren Maxine, Lyle, and Robbie, along with three sisters and one brother. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak River
Man
Arthur John Bowen
Oak River United Church
Tom Delgaty
Jack
Glostoshire
England
Jack Bowen
Alice
Georgina
Harry Green
Saltcoats
Sash
Maxine
Lyle
Robbie
Cam Henry
Jack Hume
J.T. Hayhurst
Neil McCallum
Don Simms
Wm. Shamray
Elgin Steward
Art Espey
Barney Armstrong
Doug Clark
Ken Kingdon
Stan Henry
Detroit Woman Jailed Over Uncut Yard Weeds
A 60 year old Detroit resident, Helen Schultz, was jailed for four days for violating the city's Weed Ordinance by letting yard weeds exceed one foot. Schultz, on Social Security, could not pay a $25 fine or assure officials the weeds would be cut, saying she had tried to comply but could not find help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Helen Schultz
Wayne County
William C. Hague
Schultz
Housing budgets and operating costs key to home expenses
Home costs go beyond mortgage or rent as energy, taxes, insurance, upkeep loom large. Estimated operating costs run 4 to 6 percent of home value annually, or 2 to 3 percent for renters, with examples for a 50000 dollar home. Reducing costs through energy conservation and self maintenance is advised. An Ottawa publication offers energy-saving tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station C
Ottawa
Ontario
Arrow River W.I. meets at Mrs Cable’s home
The Arrow River Women’s Institute met October 14 at Mrs John Cable’s home with 14 members present. All reports were presented. They agreed to help serve at the opening of Quadra elevator. Mrs Donna Gardham gave a film talk on Conservation of Energy. Meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and lunch by Maude Leland and Eileen Cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow River — Wli
John Cable
Arrow River W.I
Donna Gardham
Maude Leland
Eileen Cable
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota, Oak River
District Chamber of Commerce
Jack Matheson
Cec Watt
Sir Cecil
John Corbey
Ag. Rep
Wirden
Provincial Departments of Agriculture
The
Agricultural Universities
Canadian Seed Trade Association
Canadian Seed Growers Association
Peace Garden
Sid Lewis
W.I. News
S$. Perlmutter
Hamiota, Manitoba
Hamilota
Whyte
Auopac
Craig Whyte
Kenton
Bevelyn
Realty
Pope
Birtle
Kent St
Lundy Street
Birtle Collegiate
Bev Barteaux
Linda Butcher
Gordon C. Knight
R.I.A
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