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‘The Starbuck Home Economics ‘Sewing Club began in 1959 with ‘Mrs. Bertha Demler and Mrs. ‘Alice Ammeter as head leaders. Since 1999 the Starbuck Club has been climbing higher and higher in their achievements. The year 1971-1972 was an outstanding year for the club. At Starbuck Area’s Annual Awards Night they managed to win quite a few awards, including the best treasurer's book trophy, won by Debbie Marchall; the best secretary's book trophy, won by Erin Clifford; the intermediate public speaking trophy, won by Karen Guenther and the senior public speaking trophy won by Debbie Ammeter. Heather Janis was the best e ver for the year 1970-71. She participated in public speaking, demonstrations and club activities. This year she was junior leader for A cooking and also took Home Nursing. Debbie Ammeter was elected President for the year. Other officers are vice-president, Karen Johnson; secretary, Debbie Marshall; treasurer, Patty Guenther; club reporter, Barbara Ammeter; scrapbook, Debbie Rempel and chairman; sickness and distress, Marlene Ammeter. ‘The Starbuck Home Club has 8 members and eight leaders, and four junior leaders. There were three public speaking competitors from Starbuck.They are Karen Gunther, Debbie Ammeter, and Heather Janis. Debbie Ammeter is club president. She takes part in many club activities such as public speaking and demonstrations. Last year Debbie has won trip to Nova Scotia and has also come in runner-up in the provincial public speak-offs in Winnipeg. Last year there were also three demonstrations put on by club members. They are as follows: Can You Speak in Public? by Karen Guenther; Soft and ‘Smooth by Debbie Marshall and Heather Janis and Safety's Lunch Box by Patty Guenther and Barbara Ammeter. At the Portage Rally the ‘Starbuck Club came in second in the marching competition. Karen Guenther won the T. Easton Gold Watch award. Julie Johnson participated in the take-off competition and Barbara Ammeter competed in the centrepiece competitions. They both received red ribbons. There were also three projects sent to the rally. These projects ‘were made by Debbie Ammeter, Karen Guether and Patty Guenther. ‘Many members also received money for judging. Grace Dueck was chosen to compete in the interistrict dress review. Four girls were picked to attend Camp Manito, the 4H camp at Clear Lake. They were Patty Guenther, Barbara Ammeter, Karen Guenther, and Bridgette Allenboom. Charles Ammeter was picked to go to the 4-H camp in Killarney. Contributed 1 Patty Gu~ ath
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MacGregor Herald
MacGregor, Manitoba, CA
Wed, Jul 04, 1973
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