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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1976
Page
2
Pastor J. Dennis Hansen argues aging is devalued in society and churches. He urges congregations to honor seniors, empower their wisdom, and help all ages accept aging with dignity amid youth obsession and media ideals.
Education Minister Ben Hanuschak announced Portage la Prairie School Division No. 24 and Pine Creek School Division No. 99 will receive grants totaling 15 144 dollars to support the use of native teacher aides in city schools.
The senior choir of First Baptist Church will present an Easter cantata Were You There on Good Friday April 16 at 11 am. The 30 minute program directed by Audrey MacFarlane blends old melodies with new music culminating in a journey from the cross to triumph. Refreshments follow and all are invited to share in this time of remembrance with the church at 1023rd St SE.
At the April 7 meeting of St Hyacinth Christian Women's League Mary Hordeski was elected president effective May 1 1976. Other officers include Pat Hope past president Rita Fortier first vice Alice Boulet second vice Flo Geblen secretary Yvonne Bouchard and treasurer Thelma Meseyton. The retiring executives include Judy Palendat Deana Palmer Isabelle Omichinski and Lea Beaulieu.
The AWAP board was appointed by Health and Social Development Minister Laurent L. Desjardins. Reuben Oswald of Amaranth chairs, with Jim Asham Harvey Merke William Robb Gary Sutherland Jim Whitford Shirley Whitford, Steve Scrupa Alonso Sheila Bruce Kinesota and Issac Wiebe Langruth. The group runs a toy workshop and offers agricultural and construction aid in Amaranth, about 60 miles southwest of Portage la Prairie.
RCMP at Ref uge City detach ment report a fatal shooting overnight Friday. The deceased is 63 year old William Wellem Owiest of Portage la Prairie. The incident occurred at his residence 7 Wilkinson Crescent with further details pending police inquiries.
A Ukrainian Canadian community gathering at Centennial Hall honored Marko Kish on his 75th birthday with over 30 friends and choir members in attendance. The event featured decorations, a blessing, a toast, Carillon singers, a group singalong, tributes from choir members, and a congratulatory message from J Pollock.
Manitoba agriculture officials plan a spring weed survey across the province. Weed supervisors will visit about 2 percent of farmers, with June weed identifications and five spots per farm to gauge local and regional weed issues. Findings show wild buckwheat, green foxtail, wild mustard, Canada thistle, and quack grass vary in prevalence, guiding targeted control programs.
Mr and Mrs Duncan Broadfoot and family joined Sunday supper with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Jenkins in Katrime district. Mrs Henry Friesen returned from a ten day holiday in B C to reunite with six sisters. Ernie Wickstead and spouse visited Neepawa on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Dick narrowers visited with son in law and daughter Frank Weber and family. Cheryl and Robert Kein of Winnipeg were weekend visitors with their parents Harry Reid and Gwen. Ronald Ferry and Shelley with her parents John Mauthe and Larry visited Lloyd Rossnagel in Winnipeg.
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