Digby family adapts to life in Botswana as volunteers
Wayne and Phyllis Digby with children Sh t una and Todd report three months in Gaborone Botswana. They describe borders with South Africa Rhodesia Namibia and Zambia a semi arid climate with 40 C days and cooling evenings. They note the Okavango Delta rich in wildlife and the recent good rains, but warn about Foot and Mouth and the Botswana Meat Commission closure impacting livestock exports and local income.
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Wayne
Phyllis Digby
Sh‘tuna
Todd
C.U.S
Botswana
Agricultural Information Services
Phyllis
Gaborone
Digby
Manitoba
South Africa
Rhodsia
Namibia
Zambia
Okavanga Delta
Angola
Azure
Ountry
Botswana Meat Commission
Botswna
Botswana Exchange Student Reflects After Rainy Welcome
A Western student recounts life in Botswana between heavy rains and cultural immersion. They stay with the Motswakumo family in Lentsweletau village, learn about subsistence farming, cattle migration, and scarce water. In Gaborone they adapt with expatriates, Shauna and Todd settling in, Phyllis teaching, and Wayne pursuing agricultural work. The report promises more on their roles and experiences.
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Lentsweletau
Motswakumo
Botswana
Botswanna
Gaborone
Shauna
Todd
Phyllis
Wayne
Agricultural Information Service
Millwood 4 H Club Holds February Meeting Actions
The Millwood Leds and Lasses held a general meeting on February 18 1978. After general business the group talked about curling in the 4 H Bonspiel in Binscor th and methods to raise funds for the slab. News Reporter Debbie Wondrasek.
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Millwood Leds
Lasses
Fat her-Son Banquet Opens Scout-Guide Week in Russell
In Russell the Scout-Guide Week featured a Fat her-Son Banquet on February 21, 1978 at Elk's Hall with 78 attendees for a pot luck supper. The Annual Parent Group Committee meeting followed. nominations included Graham, Schwaim, Hovey, Wilson. Bill Hoffman was named Honorary Cub with plaque and Wolf Cub pin for his ongoing support of Manitoba wildlife programs and ab dens painting. Danny Ferguson received an award for leading Trees for Tomorrow pledges. Appreciation extended to donors and supporters including Banner Bakery Anne's Jewellers BPO Elks Lodge 20 RCMP Glo-Rite Products Rossburn Club Scouts and Venture Troop Roger Bouvier and leaders. The Boy Scouts of Canada aim to build character through guidance for mental, physical and spiritual development. Motto Be Prepared.
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Russell
Elk's Hall
Graham
Garry Schwaim
Murray Hovey
Jack Wilson
Roger Bouvier
Bill Hoffman
Hoffman
Manitoba
Rusee
Wolf Cub Pack Front Row and Promises Recited
Wolf Cub Pack Beaver Laws Vow and Promises reflect duties to God and country. The group lists members in three rows with Warren Morrison missing and includes the Wolf Cub Promise and Wolf Cub Law emphasizing best effort, duty, and daily good turns.
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God
Queen
Russell Town Council Meets in Session February 23
Regular meeting of the Town of Russell in Council Chambers on Thursday February 23 at 8 00 pm with Mayor D A Kinney and Councillors C D Brown J Lynn Spurway and Alex Ashey present. Minutes proposed for adoption and accounts totaling 8363 643.79 to be paid. Wax Sale set for May 16 1978 at 1 00 pm and Mayor to attend. Water tower inspection authorized per tender and plan of Horton CBI Limited. Zoning variance granted for Lot 4 and part of Lot 6 with front yard adjustment. By law 1035 to be read in short form with suspension of Sec 1892. By law 1085 to appoint Deputy Fire Chief introduced. By law 1035 second reading to be passed. Correspondence read. meeting adjourned.
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Russell
Brown
Horton Cbi
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Boy Scouts’ Off
Canada
Chris Keller
Brad Schwalm
Dwayne Brenzen
Tim Spurway
Brian Allaire
Duncan Spurway
Jim Bulizuik
Earl Berg
Darcy Davidson
Chris Dunn
Bruce McGregor
Lynn Spurway
Brad Rowat
Tom Jackson
Mark Pettitt
Theoren Fleury
Chris Graham
Jeff Macissac
Brian Wolowich
Trent Johnson
Ken Hovey
Danny Spurway
Bruce Coulter
Mark Schwalm
Dean Berg
Ted Petz
Mark Walko
Troy Rutar
David Joss
Dennis Joss
Sean Horton
Trent Ciprick
Dwayne Bulizuik
Jason Laxdal
Murray Musgrove
Warren Morrison
Beaver Laws
Beaver
Danny
Russell Council
D.A. Kinney
C.D. Brown
J. Lynn Spurway
Alex Ashey
Spurway
Ushey
Town of
Ashey—Brown
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