Miniota School Kids Thank Community Centre Christmas Party
Junior High students thank the Community Centre for rink and card tables used at the last day of school Christmas party. They announce posters for a Variety concert and note ongoing ping-pong and curling events. Grade V hosted skating with a pot-luck, dancing and gifts from Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Oliver
Patti Gilchrist
Ross Stewart
Gerry Andrushuk
Olive Anne Argue
Leiza Zorn
Randy McKean
Lorne Joseph
Kathy Taylor
Leslee Angell
Tim Weber
Keith Irwine
Sheila Bryant
Irene Taylor
Dennis Chartier
Snowmobile riding styles for different terrains guidance
Snowmobilers choose seating kneeling or standing positions based on terrain. Seated rides risk leg injuries if feet contact the runboard during spills. Kneeling on one knee aids maneuverability on hills and sidehills, while kneeling on both knees or standing with knees flexed suits rough terrain. When airborne over bumps, a knees-flexed posture is safest.
Life in Tanzania A year with the MacInnes couple
Mrs. D. C. MacInnes recounts a year in East Africa with husband Donald. They farmed wheat and maize, tried new seed varieties, faced pests and wildlife, and learned local cultivation methods while living near Musoma. She notes visits from President Nyerere, safari trips, and daily life in a tropical environment with gardening, bread making, and community near Buhemba and Buhemba mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. MacInnes
Tanzania
East Africa
MacInnes
Isabella
Birtle District Hospital
Elizabeth Foxton
Decker
University of Manitoba
Njori
Kenya
Kericho
Nakuru
Donald
C.U.S.C
James
Buhemba
Essie
Olafson
Rivamkoma
New Zealand
Musoma
Nyerere
V.sp
Linda
Harold Reid
Africa mission diary recounts near miss with puffadder and daily life
A writer recounts stepping on a puffadder and escaping unharmed while tending a pan. She describes village life in Tanzania with maids, prayers, and plans for a July Europe trip, noting African wives' heavy workloads, local customs, and efforts to teach English. The piece closes with a mailing address in Musoma and reflections on homeward travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudia
Mungu
Isabella Meeting Elects Local Club Officers
At a home gathering last Wednesday Mrs. R. Still was elected president with Mrs. J. Wall as 1st Vice, Mrs. Doug Harrison as 2nd Vice, and Mrs. J. E. Finkbeiner as secretary, Mrs. Wall as treasurer. Additional roles include Thought for the Day by Mrs. Art Heise, Shower committee led by Mrs. J. Coxworth, Auditor Mr. R. L. Stevenson, and Song Leader Mrs. L. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
R. Still
J. Wall
Doug Harrison
J. E. Finkbeiner
F.w.lc
R. Doran
Art Heise
J. Coxworth
R. L. Stevenson
L. Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Plaisted
North Pole
C.U.S
Tropics
Dairy and Beef Department
Dar Es Salaam
Arushka
Serengeti Game Reserve
Serengeti Park
USA
Fosters
Jimmie
Liberation
Europe
D. C MacInnes
Box
Your Red Cross
Neas
Lee
Winnipeg
Brandon
Miniota
Arrow River
Crandall
Reeder
Two Creeks
Webber
Don Gregory
Russell Agencies
Man
Harry
Eves
Iessee
Wibe
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