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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 2001
Page
2
Killarney Collegiate Institute students volunteered two Thursday evenings to paint the Shamrock Drive-In Theatre. They refreshed the ticket booth gates and entrance railing as part of a school mentoring program guiding youths to help the community with group projects and peer discussions.
The Rural Municipality of Lorne begins work on a new office in Somerset with construction starting Thursday July 5. Rondeau Enterprises Ltd. of St. Leon crews are building a 3000 square foot basement for a 46 by 66 foot building. Projected completion is October 15.
The eighth Metis Days festival was held in Deloraine this past weekend celebrating Metis heritage. Activities included slingshot and arm wrestling, bingo, old-time dancing and a campfire. The event netted an estimated $2000.
The first annual Sinclair Soap Box Derby took place on Main Street on Friday June 29. Sponsored by the Sinclair Lions the event drew 45 racers aged 4 to 40 and ran alongside Sinclair's annual fireworks display.
A June 23 storm lashed the Lac du Bonnet Whiteshell area with golf ball size hail lasting over 20 minutes. The Manitoba Insurance Corporation logged more than 150 vehicle claims and expects a sharp rise. Many houses and cottages sustained extensive damage.
Ivan and Gwen Jefferies received Honourary Life Memberships from the Glenboro Agricultural Society during the July 1 BBQ supper. Verna Mowat noted Ivan several years of service including director roles and 1991 92 presidency while Gwen aided 4-H Girl Guides and figure skating and helped lead junior exhibitor classes and many committees. They recently attended the fall conference of Agricultural Societies as ambassadors and will continue helping Glenboro.
The Burrough of the Gleann Museum held a general meeting on July 10 to celebrate its first anniversary and plan future fundraisers. About 44 attendees enjoyed cake and refreshments. 24 Grade II students visited June 21. a July 1 mini fashion show raised 202.00 from Autumn Leaves donations, with Jack Gowanlock winning the prize. Plans include a Craft Fair table in October, a Pie Day, and a 5 cent Ice Cream Day. A Beneath the Long Grass update for Glenboro’s 125th anniversary is possible, with a community questionnaire to gauge interest. A 1988 cassette tape set from local seniors may be brought to the museum. next meeting is August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Pembina Consumers Co op donated 100 to the Glenboro Kinsmen Community Hall as part of the Federated Co-operatives Limited Local Donations Program. Ken Dowd praised the effort stressing community vitality and growth across western Canada. In 2001 the program distributed 37,000 to various groups.
George and Rona Barr hosted Betty and Cap Cowan of Stouffville for a week's holiday with their son Guy, daughter-in-law Cheryl, and baby Max from Sarnia. The group attended the pancake breakfast at the Fair while Betty and Cap enjoyed the Dauphin Festival. Fred and Fern Stevens marked a 50th wedding anniversary as relatives came from multiple Canadian and US locations to visit.
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