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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1978
Page
1
Two Westman area residents join the Manitoba Human Rights Commission for one year terms effective immediately. Charlotte Oleson librarian at Glenboro School and Dr. Hans Burmeister of Brandon University are named to the commission.
Manitoba schools reopen for the 1978-79 term on Tuesday September 5 with a half day for Tiger Hills divisions. Glenboro Cypress River Holland and Wawanesa staff are listed with principals, teachers and coordinators for grades 1 through 8 and specialized subjects.
The Glenboro project details a life like dromedary sculpture dubbed The Camel being created by Mr. Berone. The method uses resin and fiberglass with veins and muscles visible as finishing coats begin. Delivery hoped for October 1 1978 with the statue rising fourteen to seventeen feet.
Jack Murta M P for Lisgar announced federal funding totaling 150000 for the Lisgar riding under the Canada Works program. The grant supports a history project in the riding and marks government backing for local cultural work.
Bill Dewart completed a cairn project at the Stockton site, placing the salvaged Stockton Cons S D 1748 sign above the cairn. He received help from JoAnn Budd, Jack Outhwaite, Martin Bailey, Jack Rolfe, and Spruce Woods Antiques, with total cost listed as 39.48. A plaque may follow. Canada Works program funds Lisgar projects allocating 150000 to eight local initiatives funding 39 Lisgar residents. Community projects span Swan Lake Carman Winkler Altona St. Leon and Glenboro with a Glenboro History Project for three local staff.
The Cypress River Annual Fair, held August 4 to 6, showcased over 1900 exhibits despite garden losses from summer hail. The Brandon All-Breed Horse Show reduced Light Horse entries. highlights included a Garden Tractor Pull, Pet Show, Pancake Breakfasts, a bicycle parade, an Inter-Faith Service, Gymkhana, pig scrambles, and a Barbeque Pork Supper. Thanks go to Arthur Hutler and local judges for events. Continued on Page 12.
A Picnic Site at the International Peace Garden will be dedicated in memory of Earl McKellar. The service is Saturday September 9, 1978 at 11 a.m. on the west side of the Canadian Drive. Donations to the Memorial Fund are welcome and a noon meal will follow at the Lodge. Voting Members meet. RSVP to the Peace Garden office.
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