Rhinestone Cowboy says goodbye to Manitoba sports writing
A veteran Manitoba sports writer bids farewell to the field and reflects on a lifelong career shaped by towns, fans, and a job that vanished with the Trib. He recalls friends from Rhinestone Cowboy era, lists mentors and places, and vows to follow Manitoba sport scene with affection and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matheson
Perimeter
Dominion City
Springfield
Wayne Johnson
Flin Flon
Jimmy Wardle
Walter Cunningham
Ray Quinn
Glenboro
Stan Todd
Pinkie Davie
Ross Fraser
Hamiota
Johnny Usackis
Lac du Bonnet
Vince Leah
Manitoba
Alberta
Edmonton
Calgary
Earl Lunsford
Frank Sinatra
Punch Imlach
Detroit Tigers
Muppets
Tommy McVie
Dog
Morris Lukowich
Dieter Brock
S.W.A. Woman's Institute Meets at Hamiota September 10
The regional S.W.A. Woman's Institute meeting at Hamiota drew 15 members and 5 visitors. New president Della Radcliffe opened with O Canada and the Creed, likening the group to a herb garden. Bev Bennett was elected treasurer. bank balance $542.31. arrears reimbursements discussed. History Book handed to be shared with 12 senior homes. prizes to handicraft judged by popular vote. notes of thanks read. topics for discussion listed. nomination committee named. rally invited. token gifts planned for outgoing officers. noon Chinese smorgasbord. reports from Prov. Board and W.I. notes. convention plans discussed. next meeting March 11, 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.W.A. Woman's Institute
Hamiota
O Canada
Della Radcliffe
Cardale
Bev Bennett
Harding W.I
June Bollman
Rivers
Isabelle Lamb
Prov
Lois Edie
W.S. Day
Kenton Kraftsmen Elect Officers at September Reorganization
The Kenton Kraftsmen held a reorganization meeting on September 8 at the Kenton school. Officers for the new year were chosen: President Dennis Lonsdale, Vice President Debbie Cummings, Secretary Lisa Smith, Treasurer Randy Smith, News Reporter Julie Hunter, Scrapbook Debbie Hunter and Wayne Hunt. Lorraine Lonsdale was elected head leader. A date for the next meeting on October 6 was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Kraftsmen
Dennis Lonsdale
Debbie Cummings
Lisa Smith
Randy Smith
Julie Hunter
Debbie Hunter
Wayne Hunt
Lorraine Lonsdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Matheson
McNa
Green Acres
9Th Street
Brandon
Don Kitz
S.W.A. Woman’s Institute
Canada
W.I
Lorna Turner
Brenda Hill
Marion McNabb
Cardale W.I
Rae Hamblin
A.C.W. Conv
B.C
Marion
Newdale
Basswood
Ida Bradley
Norma Bruder
Strathclair
Kenton Kraftsmen
Webi
RED Cross
Dales' Service
Ford
Silver Spur
Road Runner
Behlin-Wickes
Northern Sales Co. Ltd
Hamiota Miniota
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