Kawasaki unveils 1979 snowmobile line at Winnipeg showing
Bill Hurlin of Miniota Leisure Sales attended R G Corbett Sales 1979 new snowmobile model showing in Winnipeg Manitoba. The presentation highlighted Kawasaki 1978 season highlights and introduced five 1979 models including the all new Drifter plus 440 Intruder and 340 and 440 Invaders with notes on their deep snow handling and trail maneuverability. Company marketing manager Vaughan cited strong dealer sales and 270 percent growth last year, asserting technological leadership. The 1979 Kawasaki Snowmobiles will be available at Miniota Leisure Sales in Miniota Man.
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Winnipeg
Bill Hurlin
Miniota Leisure Sales
Miniota
Man
R. G. Corbett Sale
Manitoba
Kawasaki
Bill
Michael C. Vaughan
Vaughan
Bill Harlin
Miniata Leisure Sales
United States Snowmobile Association
Trousseau Tea Honors Bride-Elect Yvonne Rowan
Mrs Frank Rowan hosted a trousseau tea for her daughter Yvonne Rowan bride elect of June 10. Mrs Ralph Sheane coordinated the gift display with help from Eleanor O Callaghan assisted by Elizabeth Stewart Annie Craig and Millie.
Tea arrangements led by Atwood Wadham Powell
Tea duties were led by Attwood Hazel Wadham Ethel Powell with Jean Kenyon sister of Mrs Rowan as the afternoon host and Florence Hollowinkel of Virden serving in the evening. Floral bouquets were arranged by Mrs Jean Kenyon.
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Attwood
Hazel Wadham
Ethel Powell
Jean Kenyon
Rowan
Florence Hollowinkel
Virden
Cairn project honors Miniota School alumni
A cairn on the former Miniota School site is under way with land bought from Birdtail School Division. Seventy one former pupils and nine teachers will have their names sealed in a capsule inside the cairn. Funds come from donations, and a reunion celebration is planned.
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Miniota
Birdtail
Manitoba announces Home Ownership Assistance Program
The Manitoba government introduces an interest free second mortgage program for lower income families to build or buy homes in Inkster Gardens. Eligible households earning up to 18000 dollars can receive 3000 to 5000 dollars, with a 5 percent down payment and first mortgage commitment. Repayment starts when first mortgage payments drop below 27.5 percent of income, with a five year review of the mortgage schedule. The effort aims to broaden home ownership and spur modest new construction under minister J Frank Johnston.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
J. Frank Johnston
Cor
Inkster Gardens
W.L Meet June 14 at Mrs Wes Leland home
Fourteen members and two visitors attended The Creed in unison helpful duties which make one's day worthwhile. Proceeds from the bake sale and tea for Flowers of Hope were 120 dollars. A donation will be sent to the Arthritis Society. Cancer collections amounted to 310.50. A medallion will be purchased for the winning student in Math 301 at BCI. Graduation Friday June 30. Sunshine reported one card sent. Hospital Aid noted Meat labels for Maple Leaf awaited by Miss E Reynolds. Miniota in charge of July cart. Regional Convention at Neepawa discussed by Mrs R Clarke and Mrs G Long. Meeting adjourned by Mrs Wes Leland. Each brought something nutritious and a pot luck lunch concluded.
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Wes Leland
Flowers of Hope
Arthritis Society
B.C.I
Sunshine
Hospital Aid
All Canada Packers
E. Reynolds
Miniota
Neepawa
R. Clarke
G. Long
Manitoba approves 164000 in arena and rink grants
Manitoba Tourism Minister Bob Banman announced operating assistance grants totaling 164000 from the lotteries trust fund to municipal and community indoor arenas and curling rinks. The formula ranges to 1000 per artificial ice facility, 250 per natural ice arena, 125 per artificial curling sheet, or 50 per natural curling sheet. March 31 1978 is the grant application deadline.
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Winnipeg
Lotteries Trust Fund
Manitoba
Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Bob Banman
Manitoba Hydro
Banman
Health Auxiliary Meet at Birtle and District
The Birtle and District Health Auxiliary held a June 12 meeting at the Mars Barteaux home. Hospital Day drew 142 guests, cookbooks are in good order, and contributors are asked to check recipes for errors with Lucille Fulton or Barb Sala. Volunteers logged 5% of hours at the hospital office. a garage sale is planned for the 29th followed by a wine and cheese party.
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Birtle
Mars Barteaux
Lucille Fulton
Barb Sala
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New Model
Trousseau
G. Bruce
Robert Clarke
Mr. Johnston
W.L
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