Rabies Threat Prompts Community Action in Western Manitoba
Residents of Western Manitoba face ongoing rabies risk to livestock and people. Veterinarians report confirmed cases with skunks as main carriers, especially in Hamiota and Minnedosa areas. Authorities urge vaccination of pets, prompt removal of rabid wildlife, and collective skunk control using traps and gas cartridges, with public pamphlets available.
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Manitoba
Hamiota
Miniota
Crandall
Miniota Girls Lose Close Games at Hamiota Tournament
Miniota teams fell to Shoal Lake and Birtle in Friday basketball at Hamiota with two tight contests. Linda Goodwin was a finalist in Thursday’s Oratorical Contest in the Collegiate auditorium and advances to the divisional finals in Hamiota on October 29. Lynne Wiltshire finished as runner-up. Wednesday’s “Get to Know Your School Night” drew a worthwhile crowd for an evening of activities.
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Hamiota
Miniata Girls
Shoal Lake
Birtle
Linda Goodwin
Lynne Wiltshire
Miniota Afternoon U C W Meet Highlights
The October meeting of the afternoon unit of the UCW at Mrs. D. Douglas home had 11 members present with Mrs. F. Rowan in charge. Worship led by Mrs. G. Reynolds focused on thanksgiving to God. A study introduced by Mrs. Wes Leland discussed Trinidad and local topics with a flip chart aid.
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UCW
D. Douglas
F. Rowan
G. Reynolds
Wes Leland
Trinidad
W. E. McDonald
Island
Holy Trinity W A meeting discusses new study book and Bazaar
The October session led by president Mrs J Collier reviewed This is my calling. Plans for a Bazaar and Home craft sale at Community Centre on November 26 were laid out with tasks assigned. A month of care funds for a Korean child was approved.
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T Heme
Wm. Mossop
J. Collier
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Chris Ellerington
the Lord's
Spelling and Oratorical Contests at Miniota
Contestants from Beulah Crandall Isabella and Miniota competed in spelling and oratorical events under the Manitoba Association of School Trustees. Sandra Heise won spelling with Irene Clark as runner up. both advance to Division finals in Hamiota on October 29. Linda Goodwin and Lynne Wiltshire placed first and second in oratory. both advance to Division finals. Glee Club performed two songs and Rev. K Murdoch offered feedback.
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G. Dibblee
L. Irwin
Isabella
Miss Anderson
Crandall
J. Wiltshire
Beulah
Jerry Asselstine
Mary Ann Kling
Donna Smith
Denise Hankin
Sandra Heise
Irene Clark
Margaret Rollo
Carol Armitage
Miniota
Hamiota
Glee Club
W. A. Barrett
Kathy Spalding
Maureen Lelond
Lynne Wiltshire
Mareen Doherty
Gary Lelond
Linda Goodwin
Albert Schweitzer
K. Murdoch
Imprompu
Gary
Linda
Mareea
District Happenings and Community Notes
District residents are noted in a roundup of local activity. James Stewart of Detroit is Mrs. D Sutherland and other relatives in the district. Frank Gardhams moved from Arrow River and settled in the former John Leland home. Mrs. James Flannery of El Jora Ontario visits the Vern Lockhart home. Attendees at the Brandon Polled Shorthorn sale include Jim Kirton Bill Leland Ken Mitchell and Mr Lean where the champion bull sold for 1500.00. Maureen High School finalists were to hear Maria Doherty at the Miniota event. Maria Doherty attended the Amy Shepherd wedding weekend with Miss Betty Evans of Wawanesa.
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James Stewart
Detroit
D. Sutherland
Frank Gardhams
Arrow River
John Leland
James Flannery
el Jora
Ontario
Vern Lockhart
Brandon
Jim Kirton
Bill Leland
Ken Mitchell
Lean
Maria Doherty
Maureen
Community Happenings In Miniota Transcona and Surrounds
Local notices recount visits guests from Winnipeg and Transcona returning home, family illnesses, and guests with W. Currie in Virden. A series of community events include leadership school attendance in Brandon, goose shoot at Kindersley, a fowl supper raising 257 dollars, and graduation diplomas at Birdtail River School Division with Ann Armitage winning the English award.
Beulah W. 1. Monthly W.I. Meeting Highlights
The W.I. met October 14 at Mrs. P. Gow home with seven members and five visitors. Mrs. Mann chaired as they discussed hospital funds, sending material for 1966, Brading Institute Manitoba Calendar, and Institute News, plus a UN paper, a shower for Marlene Shepherd, and district and hospital notes.
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W.1
Motion
P. Gow
J. Chisholm
J. Wiltshire
Brading Institute Manitoba
Institute
Marlene Shepherd
Gien
A. Lindenbach
C. Page
United Nations
K. Mann
Christian Witness Meeting at Birtle Well Attended
A Service of Christian Witness on Laymen's Sunday at St. George's Anglican Church, Birtle, drew a good crowd. Three panelists Asick Antonation and McKean from the Liberal NDP and Social Credit parties spoke for three minutes each on Medi care Agriculture Federals Provincial and international relations before a written Q A period. Rev. David Flint led the service and discussion. The panelists thanked Rev. Flint and praised the church's concern for national affairs and active interest.
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Christian Witness
St. George’s
Birtle
Messrs
Asick
Antonation
McKean
Liberal
N.D.P
Social Credit
David Flint
Flintall
Christian Church
Miniota W I Meet at Community Centre October 15
The Miniota W I met in the Community Centre on October 15 with 17 members and 5 visitors. Mrs C Armitage presided. The group sang the Institute Ode and noted the motto about a man wrapped in himself. Roll call asked thoughts on Halloween. Mrs Dibblee was appointed new representative for Hospital Aid. Mrs Goodwin reported on Mrs Matheson’s Hoodless Homestead visit. Mrs J Cook showcased stuffed dolls and animals, admired by all. Hostesses were Mrs Wm LeLond and Mrs Wes Lelond.
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Miniota
W. J
C. Armitage
Institute
Hallowe’en
Dibblee
Hew
Goodwin
Matheson
J. Cook
McKean
Local residents attend events across Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Isabella News reports visits by Mrs. T. Oliver of Lloydminster and Mr. Walter Rockley in Saskatchewan, J. Dagg relatives in Neepawa, Kellwood, and other trips to the U.S. Doug Harrison and A. Watt join events in Kelwood St. Vital, while students from Manitoba University Brandon College and Hamitota attend Birdtail River School Division graduation in Strathclair. Sandra Heise and Irene Clark win Spell Final at Miniota on October 21.
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T. Oliver
Lloydminster
Saskatchewan
Walter Rockley
Marilyn Reid
Manitoba University
Ernest Duchnicky
Brandon College
Cathie Clark
Hamiota
Jatreme
Birdtail River
Strathclair
Isabella Explorers Reorganizes Leadership slate
The Explorers held their re organization meeting on Monday evening. Officers include Big Chief Joanne Norrie, Little Chief Shelley Stuart, Keeper of the log Pat Campbell, Keeper of the Chest Glen da Horse, Attendance Reporter Nancy Bell, Press Reporter Valerie Clark. Leaders are Mrs. Dave Heise and Mrs. L. Wright.
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Joanne Norrie
Shelley Stuart
Pat Campbell
Glenda Horse
Nancy Bell
Valerie Clark
Dave Heise
L. Wright
Isabella U C W Meet at Mrs Scarths Dinner
Mrs R Scarth hosted the afternoon unit of the U C W for a dinner at her home on Tuesday. Mrs J Finkbeiner led the Thanksgiving devotional and Mrs R Campbell gave the scripture lesson. Sixteen attendees included eight members and two visitors. The group planned a fall rally for November 2 at Decker and heard retreat highlights from Qu Appelle Saskatchewan with emphasis on the music program.
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R. Scarth
U C.W
J.finkbeiner
R. Campbell
Decker
Qu’Appelle
Saskatchewan
Miniota Cubs and Scouts Registration Night
Registration for cubs and scouts in Miniota will be held October 27 at 7 30 pm in the Community Centre. All parents interested in cub and scout work are urged to attend. The group thanks Mr and Mrs Jack Katsuke for handling the sale of Scout candies and the committee for their support.
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Jack Katsuke
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Morris Deveson
Collegiate News
U.C.W
A. Hill
Douglas
Holy Trinity
W.A
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Arrow River News
Beulah News
Betty Evans
Wawanesa
Amy Shepherd
Veale
Winnipeg
Strachan
Transcona
Jim Reynolds
C. M. Goodwin
W.J. Leadership
Agricultural Centre
S. Taylor
King of Stu
H. D Taylor
Oak Lake
Oak Lake United Church
Jack McKinnon
Elwood Lints
West Coast
Mrs. McKinnon
Mrs. Lint
C. Andrew
Keith Armitage
Frank Gardham
David Spalding
Royal Bank
Rivers
Mrs. W. Dales
Melville
Pat Dales
Les Horner
Eric Peterson
Larry Gilchrist
Kindersley
Birtie Hospital
Gordon Long
United Church
Murray Wenstob
Strathclair Collegiate
Ann Armitage
Betty Ann Andrushuk
Kathy Clark
Diane Williams
J. H. Kingéon
Ann
Beulah W
Christian Witness Meeting
Birtle Well
Miniota W
Isabella News
Mrs. J. Dagg
Neepawa
Kellwood
Doug Harrison
Points
U.S.A
A. Watt
Kelwood
O. Colbert
St. Vital
J. T. Finkbeiner
Archie Norrie
W.J
Isabella U.C.W
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