Flower Frenzy Fundraiser and Local Job Help Desk
Shawna Dyck promotes a Flower Frenzy fundraiser offering bouquets for $9 with a June 23 deadline and provides office hours and a Rivers Education and Training building location for students seeking summer jobs resume help and employer referrals. The notice also includes general energy savings tips and shading advice for Manitoba homes.
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Shawna Dyck
Education and Training
2Nd Avenue
Rivers
Summer floods and wedding plans clash with family holidays
Rita Friesen writes of a busy summer filled with weddings and family gatherings. She notes ongoing rain, water concerns, and fallen branches while accepting support from Al Anon and Barbara Johnson books. She plans a possible camping option for a shared family holiday.
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Florida
Austin
Thresherman
al- Anon
Barbara Johnson
House cooling tips from old home improvement notes
Early morning or late day use. Microwave hot foods instead of the oven. Double pane windows slow heat transfer. In the evening draw air through a windy side opening that hinges outward to catch the breeze. Proper house design keeps cool air inside. Insulate attic floor. Caulk and weatherstrip to prevent air leaks.
Summer recreation programs open with busy signups
Registration for summer activities is underway at the recreation office. Swimming lessons run July 5 to 16 at Daly Beach and July 19 to 30 at Rapid City Park. Levels 1, 2 and 4 in Rivers are full. other levels and Scamper Camp have spaces. Youth drop-in at Riverdale Gardens starts July 6, Tuesdays to Thursdays 7 10 p.m., with feature nights July 15 22 29 and Aug 5. A willow table class is June 26 in Rapid City. registration due June 22. Tennis lessons, kayaking clinic, and youth canoeing clinic are in planning with fees covering equipment. Call 328 7825 or 826 2049 for details.
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Daly Beach
Rapid City Park
Riverdale Community Gardens
Rapid City
Rec
Laughter and faith mix at Rivers Baptist message and Decoration Day
Pastor Bob Dunlop uses a canary singalong to illustrate a cheerful heart in tough times. He cites Proverbs and Paul to urge rejoicing, then describes Legion members and Girl Guides at Rivers Cemetery decorating veterans’ graves with flags and poppies under color party leadership.
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Bob Dunlop Rivers
Rivers
Paul
Jesus
Silas
God
Christ
Legion
van Arnold
Rivers Cemetery
Morley McConnell
Jamie McFadden
Padre John Wiebe
Girl Guides
Arnold
Bert Cluney
Ken Young
Winnie Longmuir
Phyllis Lestie
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Manitoba
Rita Friesen
Recreation Report
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