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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 2002
Page
2
The Killarney Town Council approves installing spectator safety netting at the Killarney Arena for 3600 dollars. The Souris and Glenwood Agriculture Society completes a large barn at the Souris fair grounds costing 20000 dollars.
Workers replaced a large stainless steel coupling at the Manitou water tower and sandblasted and painted it at an estimated cost of 85 000 dollars. The Assiniboine Regional Health Authority continues efforts to recruit a physician for the Reston area, without a doctor since late July.
The Roblin Town Council voted against a motion to ban smoking in restaurants after several eateries closed in protest, delaying any new prohibitions and prompting debate over public health versus business concerns.
Work continues on a large windmill being built along Highway No 2 in Holland Manitoba. The structure will stand about 40 feet tall.
A deadly house fire in Snowflake on August 17 claimed the lives of Isaac Unran aged 76 and his wife Helen aged 74. Local authorities did not release additional details pending investigation.
Premium Park Manitoba, an Ontario based company, established in Hamiota about two and a half years ago as its western Canada centre. The firm has grown to over 75 employees and a production system housing 10 000 sows.
The Boissevain Centennial PeeWee Boys baseball team gathered over $16 500 to cover travel and lodging costs for their trip to Maple Ridge British Columbia for the Western Canadian finals. The trip was estimated at just over $17 000.
Five more horses in St. Andrews, Lansdowne, Lorne, and Argyle tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing Manitoba totals to ten. Owners should monitor for CNS symptoms and consult a vet. vaccination and preventive steps are advised. The virus was also detected in a flock of geese in the RM of Stanley, with surveillance focusing on crow family birds in eastern and northern Manitoba.
On August 14 2002 ninety nine ladies competed in the Ladies Golf Tournament with six more in a senior 9 hole event. Charlene Oleson won the championship flight with 88. Charlotte Evanyshyn and Sheila DeBaets placed second and third. First flight winners were Gay Sewell Darlin Leslie and Vivian Carruthers. Second flight winners were Ethel Zalinski Elaine Lalond and Gloria Charette. Senior 70 plus winners were Rona Barr Isabel Hamilton.
Ken Vertz and others traveled to Kansas City and Chillicothe to visit Karnie Vertz who pitched for the Chillicothe Mudcats while attending Arkansas State University. The piece notes extensive summer visitors, golf outings, and a Manitoba West Nile virus update with prevention tips and helplines.
Joanne Hutlet of Winnipeg daughter of Herby and Verna qualified for and competed in the U S Masters Outdoor National Diving Championships in Dallas Texas in August winning two silver medals on the 3 meter and 1 meter springboards. She has medaled at four U S Nationals in Minneapolis Florida California and Texas and plans to pursue rowing and a Triathlon next year. She works for Canada Customs holds a Bachelor of Education and is pursuing a Masters in National Resources while researching the Manitoba cougar.
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