The Pas family adopts Haitian foster child Juansite Tondreau
The Richard McDuff family of The Pas adopts nine year old Juansite Tondreau of Jacmel Haiti through Foster Parents Plan of Canada. They contribute 17 dollars monthly for cash grants goods and services, aiming to educate the child and support his family. The plan funds schooling medical care vitamins and social worker guidance. The McDuffs anticipate a long-term bond and hope for more Canadian foster families.
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Foster Parents Plan of
Canada
Richard McDuff
Pas
McDuff
Juansite Tondreau
Jacmel
Haiti
Foster Parents Plan
Juansite
Tondreau
Childre
McDuffs
Randy
Séan
Sherri
Mrs. McDuff
McDuff’s
South America
Asia
Africa
U.S.A
Australia
Netherlands
Foster Parents Plan of Canada
St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto
Ontario
Sean
Randy McDuff
Catholic Women's League Donates Special Wheelchair to Hospital
In The Pas the Catholic Women's League raised funds via teas and rummage sales and a cookbook sale to donate a $264.00 special wheelchair. Hospital director Dennis Magnussin announced the need beyond budget, citing heavy patients and stroke victims. Betty McLean, head nurse at St. Anthony's, attends the presentation with Lucille Lamb and Magnussin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Magnussin
Pas
Catholic Women’s League
Lucille Lamb
League
Lamp
K.C.C
Betty Mclean
St. Anthony's
Mrs. Lamb
Mr. Magnugsin
Adventure in Citizenship Brings Canadian Students Together
Canadian students from across the country joined the Rotary Club of Ottawa program Adventure in Citizenship hosted by Rotary clubs nationwide. Cecil Smith MP greeted three constituents Nikolaos Chantziantoniou, Pat Simes, and Linda Chute. The National Capital Commission hosted 225 students with visits to Government House, meeting Governor General and Madame Leger, touring the National Capital area, and a Chateau Laurier banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rotary Club of
Ottawa
National Capital Commission
Government House
Governor General
Madame Leger
National Capital Area
Chateau Laurier
Heavy rainfall brings mixed concerns across region
After near drought conditions in May the area receives 2 inches of rain in the week, surpassing monthly averages. Farmers fear crop damage from ongoing showers while some residents report improved fire risk as rainfall helps fire weather indices decline from high to moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coin Forest Protection
Resignations Reach Thirty Seven at Kelsey School Division
Harold Grundy, superintendent, reported at the latest school board meeting that 37 teachers resigned this year, about 20 percent of the division staff. He noted only seven or eight are moving to other divisions, the rest retire. See TEACHERS Page 3.
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Harold Grundy
Kelsey
Grundy
Tragic drowning in Manitoba gravel pit near Roblin
Sixteen year old David Richard Falkowsky drowned while swimming with friends at a gravel pit near the Big Eddy in Manitoba. He attempted to swim across, called for help, then disappeared. Body recovered about 14 to 15 feet deep by RCMP with scuba gear. no inquest planned. His family details and local housing noted.
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David Richard Falkowsky
Big Eddy
D. Falkowsky
Roblin
Manitoba
H.c.m.police
M. Pinder
W. Templeton
Pas
Norman Falkowsky
The
David
Charlie T’ Constant
the Big Eddy
Red Cross collects 362 pints at Manitoba clinic
Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic operated seven and a half hours last Wednesday collecting 362 pints. Head nurse Ms. Findlay said Manitoba towns average about 250 pints and turnover matches usage. Blood shipped to Winnipeg, tested by midafternoon, then stored for immediate use or later surgeries and treatments. May Paterson and husband Melvin traveled from Carrot River Valley. it was her sixth donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Northcott
Carrot River
June
Pas
Dulicks Otke
Otke
Red Cross
Findlay
Manitoba
Winnipeg
May Paterson
Melvin
Carrot River Valley
Mrs. Paterson
Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic
Principal appointed at Scott Bateman Junior High
Superintendent Grundy announces Edward Kolybaba as Principal of Scott Bateman Junior High. He lecturing at the University of Regina and pursuing a masters in Education Administration. Previously he was Vice Principal in Estavan Saskatchewan and has done research in Manitoba public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
Edward Kolybaba
Scott Bateman
Kolybaba
University of Regina
Estavan
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Outdoor Education Adds a Bonus Course to Junior High Program
The School Board heard a defense of the year old Outdoor Education program led by Keith Harris Glen Hawley Richard Hiebert and Roger Schwegal. Instructors described field driven learning from canoeing to map reading emphasizing student initiative and real world problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Harris
Glen Hawley
Richard Hiebert
Roger Schwegal
M.B.C
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Legislative Library
Vaughn
Pas Rotary
Pat Simes
Hew
Jr. High
Schwegal
Hawley
Harry Haraplak
Dennis Mosfat
Rick Hiebert
Harapiak
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