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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1977
Page
2
A viewpoint advocates replacing property taxes with a direct two percent tax on all income to fund education. It argues earners should pay in proportion to benefits, while unrelated groups like pensioners and those with losses or droughts should pay less or nothing. It claims current systems hide true education costs.
J W Scott argues for changing how tax money funds education rather than raising taxes. He contends taxpayers should bear costs in proportion to benefits, citing Manitoba's schools and a 1970 Saskatchewan bid as precedent. He urges political parties in Manitoba to consider this approach.
Local notices list church services for March 20 at multiple centers including Evangelical Mennonite in East End MacGregor Rossendale United, Austin, Sidney, St Pauls Anglican, Christ Church Austin, Bethel Church. Sunday school times 9:45 or 11:00 a.m. worship and combined services noted. rides arranged by local contacts.
The University of Wisconsin Concert Choir will perform in Portage la Prairie at United Church on Sunday March 20 at 7 20 p m The choir directed by Sanot R Wold is a senior year auditioned ensemble from UW River Falls Known for a cappella performances the program blends sacred and secular works including Poulenc Gloria Mass in G Minor Ned Rorem selections The tour follows two European trips and features a diverse choral repertoire Spokesmen praise the event as a highlight of Arts Council Leisure Opportunities in Portage la Prairie and billeting duties are arranged by the Kinsmen Club of Portage la Prairie.
The Forum Art Institute announces its spring term starting in March at the Carl O'Keefe building on Redwood and Main. Courses include painting with Nikola Bjelajac, pottery with Ken Chernovitch and Pat Brown, print making with Bob Achtemichuk, children’s classes with Tim Ray, and photography with Gerry Kopelow. Registration runs March 24 12 noon to 9 pm March 25 10 am to 4 pm and March 26 10 am to 1 pm by mail or in person. contact 586 1009 or write at Redwood and Main Winnipeg Manitoba.
There was good attendance at the World Day of Prayer service held at St Mary's Anglican Church on March 4, reflecting a strong community turn toward shared faith and service.
In Portage la Prairie a reader thanks Portage General Hospital staff and Dr J Ross for care after a Feb 22 accident near MacGregor. The letter lauds friendly hospital personnel and mentions ongoing appreciation from a restaurant supervisor.
The senior citizen's choir from Winnipeg performs at the P.C.I. auditorium Sunday March 13 at 2 30 p m with a silver collection at the door. March 11 and March 12 include open meetings and variety shows while a large bingo turnout crowns a recent game with three winners Mrs Plaskett Mrs Houlden and R Tarr.
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