Ability Fund in Manitoba Supports Disabled Adults
January marks Ability Fund month in Manitoba. The campaign funds rehabilitation services for physically disabled adults, administered by the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. As of March 31 1977 the caseload totalled 5 674 statewide, with areas excluded from United Appeal support.
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Ability
Manitoba
Ability Fund
March of Dimes
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
United Appeal
United Appeals
Altona
Carman
Gimli
Minnedosa
Morden
Neepawa
Pierson
Pine
Manitoba Society for Crippled Children and Adults Aid Plan
A Manitoba agency outlines client services including social work counselling vocational training employment placement prosthetic aids and transportation. Social workers coordinate with community resources to tailor rehabilitation plans from referral to closure benefiting disabled adults and promoting independence.
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Manitoba
Ability Fund
United Appeal
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Local Government notices and event approvals extend regional services
Continuations show LGD Park Grant funds allocated for Roblin Shoal Lake Strathclair Minnedagae ambulance services. A beer garden permit is approved for Oakburn Game and Fish Sports Day at Leech Lake on June 28 1978. Councillor Minty may attend the Emergency Preparedness Seminar in Brandon on February 23 24 1978.
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Roblin, Shoal Lake-Strathclai
Minnedagc
Ckson
Oakburn
Leech Lake
Minty
Brandon
Park District joins Planning District pay plan 1978
District of Park North agrees to join the Planning District Proposed with Roblin and Shell River areas at 1000 dollars per year. Ken Beatty Construction to maintain Onanole Nuisance Grounds for 1978. IBM No 895 typewriter and Nashua 440 photocopier ordered. Pelly Trail School Division 37 to be contacted about poor bus service Route 151 and driver Mike Kurchaba. Next meeting February 13 1978 at 11:00 a.m.
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District of Park
Planning District
Roblin
Powul Shelliawath
R.M
Shell River
Ken Beatty Construction
Dstrict
Park
Nashua 440
Pelly Trail
Mike Kurchaba
Goose Lake Angels Dominate Gilbert Plains In Senior Basketball
January coverage from Goose Lake High highlights the Angels 32 to 8 win over Gilbert Plains with Evelyn Ostrowski and Sharon Radwanski as top scorers and Ostrowski also leading with 14 rebounds. An eight hour charity Marathon pitted Angels against Junior boys, ending 231 to 175 in favor of the Angels led by Ostrowski with 124 points.
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Goose Lake High
Gilbert Plains
Angel
The
Angels
Evelyn Ostrowski
Sharon Radwanski
Evelyn
Marge Liske
Larry Kines
Lahdry
St. Boniface
Grandview
Roblin
Raiders
Roblin Raiders
St. Vlads
Birtle
Russell
Hamiota
Ft. Qu’Appelle
Ken Yellowega
Brian Weeres
Dave Bouvier
Beautiful Cold and Dangerous Winter Perils
The piece warns that summer accidents can become fatal in winter through hypothermia and cold exposure. It urges precautions for ice safety, clothing choices, and head and neck protection, noting ice thickness guidelines and risks from wind chill.
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Canadian Red Cross Society
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Announces 70th Birthday Celebration
The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair marks its 70th year with events from March 27 to April 1, 1978. The President and Board invite senior citizens and supporters who have attended and helped over the years to join in the celebration.
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Manitoba
Invitation for 70 plus guests at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
The letter invites all persons aged 70 and over to be guests at the fair. Interested individuals should submit their name, address, and year of birth to Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Box 977, Brandon, Manitoba, RZA 529, before March 15. Seats for the evening show will be reserved and courtesies extended.
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Brandon
Manitoba
RZA
Tribute to Rev Philo Chase in Moose Jaw tribute
Deaconess Lola Willows recalls Rev Philo Chase born to praying parents. She attended his Moose Jaw wedding to Ethel Cher’s daughter. Revival meetings and Isaiah 35:8 inspired a life on the way of Holiness. The faithful family, as sons carried his casket, rest in hope of life everlasting.
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Jesus
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Fletcher
Ethel
Soldiers of the Cross
Lola Willows
Braemer Avenue
Winnipeg
Fifty & Over Club New Year's Eve Dance
The Fifty & Over Club added a new activity as 75 members hosted a New Year's Eve Party and Dance at the Drop-In Centre. Music featured Vivian Ward Mary Jolliffe Myrtle Jansund on piano and banjo Ben Jaasund Cecil Maguire violin Jesse Wardle among others.
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Vivian Ward
Mary Jolliffe
Myrtle Jansund
Ben Jaasund
Cecil Maguire
Jesse Wardle
Community Club Night Features Carols and Dance Requests
Harold Wenner played saxophone while Bill Gallant contributed accordion solos and dance music. The St Elijah's Romanian Orthodox Choir performed two Romanian language carol groups to enthusiastic applause. Musicians plan further sessions despite last weekend’s storm. A Rouleau Sask pool table purchase funded by New Horizon’s grant. The 50 & Over Club 1978 annual meeting follows a potluck. Membership stands at 185 with 165 needed to reach 350. Blood pressure clinic drew good attendance. Physical fitness will resume if enough interest.
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Harold Wenner
Bill Gallant
St. Elijah’s
Lennard
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Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
D. HH. Olicnant
M. D. Oliphant
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Roblin United Church
Robin Arnott
R.R. No
Larry Perpar
Roblin Motor Hotel
L.G.D
Wil-Rich
Man
Tanis Shearer
Philo Chase
Earl Ward
Bob Wildeman
Sheldon Jones
Rouleau, Sask
Horizon
Jakeman’s Insurance Office
Jakeman
Autopac
Sun Life
Jack Dow
Roblin Cleaners & Carpet
Life For
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