RIVERS
BANNER May 20, 2016
ersary v i n Celebrating our 107th An
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Volume 108, Issue 44
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Anniversary is celebrated with awards
By Lisa Smith Publicity
Photo by Janey Brown
The regular monthly meeting of Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held May 2 in the upper hall of Rivers Legion. Before the meeting there was a potluck supper as May is our anniversary month. This year is our 70th anniversary and to mark the occasion, special guests were invited. Irene Johnston Zone 24 commander, Mary Pierce deputy Zone 24 commander, Dorothy Schumacher Zone 25 commander, Glenys Whittle Zone 26 commander, Wendy Denbow Zone 23 commander, Marie McConnell (Madame Shirley Kamula’s sister), Debbie Johnston (Shirley’s niece). Shirley was presented a life membership, much to her surprise, because everyone kept it from her! Charter member Madame Zella Twigge and life member Madame Kathy Wiebe cut the cake. Honours and awards were also given out before the meeting. Service pins were given as follows: Zella, 70 years; Shirley, 40 years; Madame Trudi Anderson, 15 years; Madame Sharon Clark-Victor, 10 years. Thank you all for your service. Decoration Day will be held June 7 at the cenotaph. The veterans banquet will be held June 5. Mesdames Lisa and Sheila Smith are on lunch for the June meeting, which will be June 6. With the banquet, decoration and our meeting, we will have a busy three days.
L/R: President Marlene Hayhurst presents Shirley Kamula a life membership with Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Photo by Tammy Machut
Razzamatazz makes memories
By Sheila Runions Banner Staff
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azzamatazz Dance Club held its 26th annual recital late last month and they named this year’s program Making Memories. Following on the success of last year’s first ever presentation in Brandon, the 2016 showcase was once again held in that city and the amphitheatre seating of Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Last year’s audience numbered 450 who watched 47 dances for
the 82 dancers and it lasted nearly three hours. This year 250 people saw 57 dances from 89 boys and girls in 21 different groups; the entire recital time, including intermission, was nearly four hours long. Once edited of applause, delays in soundtrack cues, etc. the recording which will air on Channel 12 (Westman Communications Group TV subscribers only) is two hours and 41 minutes long. Making Memories will be
shown on that channel May 2225 at 7 p.m. During intermission were draws for raffle prizes and a 50/50; Dianne Wareham won fishing gear, John Morgan won a roaster and Jenny Moar won $167.50. Frances Young of Rivers won $1,000, the second draw of the rainbow lotto in which tickets were sold in advance and one draw was done previously. At the recital’s end instructor Charlene Hiscock
provided gifts to her junior helpers: Rachel Veitch, Megan and Haile Hubbard, Tia-Lee and Trista Morgan, Hannah Toews, Cassidy Davis, Amber Pomeroy, Emma Roulette and Chanelle Dupuis. Rachel was also given a graduation gift; she is completing Grade 12 at Rivers Collegiate this year and will study respiratory therapy at University of Manitoba this fall. Charlene also donated scholarships to lucky students in combo classes,
older levels and dance exam participants; winners this year were Jessica Wright (combo), Mia Lepp (exam) and Alissa Janz. Razzamatazz Dance Club accepts children aged three and over, who typically rehearse three days a week in Rivers. Extra classes are held later in the season to prepare for festivals and recital. For more information on this growing group, watch for information later this summer regarding registration.