Single District School Divisions Promoted in Manitoba Referendum
The 1966 spring session paved the way for a March 10 1967 vote in 33 divisions on creating single district school boards to oversee kindergarten through Grade XII. The government, backed by associations, surveys public meetings, and intends a unified board with one supervisory staff and no division boundaries, with timing for new boards starting April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
4H Public Speaking Held At Miniota
The Junior 4H Public Speaking contest took place in Miniota Collegiate Auditorium on Monday January 30. Top honors went to Brian Sytnyk McConnell with Elaine McConnell second and Barbara Leland third. Red ribbon recipients included Lucille Goodwin and Roberta Leland. Blue ribbon contenders were Wilna McConnell Brenda Leland Allan Hankin and Sandra Bonner. Judges Miss Moody and Norm Hemstead. The program featured piano by Mone Morton, a pentomine from Noreen Wadham and Patricia Kosternik, and Scottish pieces by Mr Cash on accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Brian Sytnyk
McConnell
Elaine McConnell
Mconnell
Barbara Leland
Arrow River
Lucille Goodwin
Minsota
Roberta Leland
Wilna McConnell
Brenda Leland
Allan Hankin
Crandall
Sandra Bonner
Miss Moody
Virden
Norm Hemstead
Mone Morton
Mona
Noreen Wadham
Patricia Kosternik
Mr Cash
Miniota U C W Meets with Firsts Mentioned in Service
Mrs A C Hill hosted the February meeting of the Miniota U C W afternoon unit with Mrs L Reynolds as president. Chas Ellerington led worship and the Canada study. The Anglican service was noted as first in many areas, and twelve members answered roll call. Mrs Westeland offered her home for the next meeting. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hill
Miniota U.C.W
L. Reynolds
Chas. Ellerington
Canada
G. Long
Bible Presbyterial UCW Approve Plans for Meeting
Plans for the annual meeting of Birtle Presbyterial United Church Women to meet February 20 in Minnedosa were approved at the Presbyterial executive meeting. Mrs. W. W. Cochran presided. reports showed wide UCW outreach, a 1966 allocation of 12140 met, bursary fund support, and a Sparling Hall room furnish task completed at United College Winnipeg. Anglican observers from the Deavnery of Birtle were invited. Mrs. Willis Kieper and Mrs. David Dunn led opening worship.
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Birtle
Presbyterial United Church
Minnedosa
Ucws
Bur
Deavnery
Willis Kieper
Silverton
David Dunn
C.G.LT. Girls Conclude Craft for Centennial Tea
The C.G.LT. girls completed their craft for the Centennial Tea to be held March 4 at the Miniota Community Centre. They attended World Day of Prayer last Friday at the Anglican Church and on Monday February 13 went to Isabella to hear a Zambian minister speak with slides shown.
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C.g.lt
Miniota
Isabella
Zambia
Golden Age Club Held Regular Meeting
Beulah hall was decorated with Valentines for the Golden Age Meeting on Wednesday afternoon February 15. Forty one members attended despite the cold. Mrs. Chisholm welcomed guests and community singing was led by Mrs. Searth with Mrs. Dibblee at the piano. Duets by four school girls and a music contest provided merriment. Fourteen members including twins celebrate birthdays this month. corsages and boutonnieres were given. Lunch was served by three ladies. An invitation to hold the next meeting at Crandall on March 15 was extended. An antiques and Indian relics collection owned by Mr. Alley was on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Hall
Chisholm
R. Searth
Dibblee
Celia Hookway
Marion Gren
Sharon Cooper
Debbie Morgan
Lawrence Stevenson
Gordon Coupe
Jack Wiltshire
Peter Gow
Muriel Paynter
Crandall
Alley
Public Speaking Contest Held At Arrow River
The senior public speaking contest at Arrow River on Monday February 13 featured eight red ribbon participants and three judges from Brandon. Winners included Gary Lelond first, Glen Sytnyk second, Edward Lelond third, with Sheila Lelond and Sharon Lelond also placing. In the blue ribbon group were Noreen Wadham Miniota Bryn Sytnyk McConnell and Delbert Brown McConnell. Gary Lelond earned the Senior Public Speaking 4-H Cup and the top three speakers advance to further competition.
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Arrow River
Doug Leland
Brandon Agricultolal
Brandon
Miss
Suckimo
Gary Lelond
Glen Sytnyk
McConnell
Edward Lelond
Sheila Lelond
Sharon Lelond
Noreen Wadham
Miniota
Bryn Sytnyk
Delbert Brown
Gary
Miniota Ladies Bonspiel Results
Miniota hosts a bonspiel with awards for June Nichol Isabella Dora Clark and others. Prizes include table lamps cakes dishes mixing bowls and gifts. Grand Aggregate honors go to June Nichol and Isabella with trophies and thanks to sponsors and helpers.
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June Nichol
Isabella
Dora Clark
Virden
Horn Bruce
Miniota
Doris Johnson
Manson
Glass
Jean McKean
Two Creeks
Still
Lil Horner
Roberta McKenzie
Also Mentioned on This Page
TNS
Local Government Boundaries Commission
Minister of Education
Bible Presbyterial Ucw
Golden Age Club
Centennial
Olga Hawes
Beulah
Jean Cook
Mary Harrlin
Mickey Little
Decker
Pan Am
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