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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
1
Heavy weekend melt caused creek rise threatening MacGregor business area. Volunteers and public works staff sandbagged south road by the hotel and pumped water east of the tank. By Sunday morning the flood receded as thanks go to all helpers.
The Macaregor and District Centennial committee mailed invitations to former citizens to return for the North Norfolk fair and centennial celebration. Many replies arrive. some will attend while others cannot due to travel. Recipients include Rev. and Mrs. Leonard J. Adams of Madison, South Carolina, and others in Powell River, Burnaby, and Peoria, with notes on Swiss travel and Manitoba plans.
Portage la Prairie and Pine Creek School Division plan a May 5 meeting at 7 30 p m at Portage Lalani to discuss major revisions in Manitoba secondary education. Sponsored by the Manitoba Teachers Society, the session will be led by Frank McKinnon and others, part of a 19 meeting series in April and May to involve teachers in CORE committee tasks and curriculum reform.
The MacGregor village council met April 13 under Mayor Lye with all members present. Auditors show a 1969 surplus of 6,271 in General Revenue and 2,645 in Utility Revenue. The 1969 auditor's report was accepted. Council will pay the accounts.
Spruce Hills 4H Combines Club members earned Centennial ribbons at their April 14 achievement event. Helen Bagnall, Darlene Hawkins, Lois Blyth, Juny Hodgins, Loren Fenton, Lynne Dobbin, Velda Dobbin, and Elsie McIntyre were noted for advancing to dress, camp, and other competitions. The program included a Portage speaker, a Home Economist, and a lunch served by the food project, with remarks by Lynn Dobbin.
The Austin Village has purchased a sewage disposal unit for exclusive village use. The unit will clean septic tanks and fields in Austin. The village aims to keep service costs realistic and acceptable for residents with septic tanks or fields to service.
MacGregor locals Mr and Mrs Reubin Frizziey Darren and Gerald and Myrna Frank spent Saturday evening visiting with Mr and Mrs H Briscoe. Miss Leslie Cairns visited her in law Mr Bob Chambers in Portage. Visitors from Briarcrest Sask Mr and Mrs L F Westrum joined last week. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph McPhee Fort Frances Ont. Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis at Brandon. Ellen Parker of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs Grant Fotheringham and friends. C Pennell spent a few days in Winnipeg. Dan Manulak and Brian from Regina were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs A Weber. August returned home with them.
Warm weather returned as prairie temperatures rose, a creek neared flood level but volunteers and public works prevented damage. May brings several events including a MacGregor Lions Club walk-a-thon on May 31 and Austin community weed control meeting on May 8. Community cleanup and a new MacGregor drive-in restaurant are also in progress. Local notes include Rick White calling from Edmond Oklahoma and a hypnotist’s visit near Jake Klass’s home.
Norman M. Tilley was re elected chairman of the Portage Health Unit advisory board at the Portage la Prairie offices. Attending were Aldermen Glen Ellwood and AR Barrett, Dr. David Sharpe, Councillor Clarence Yuill, and others, with Dr. John N. R. Scatliff noting an eight percent budget rise. No service cuts planned. home care expansion deferred. Dr. Scatliff to Winnipeg to recruit technicians while Dr. Hua Cheng reviewed services and emphasized disease prevention and health education programs.
The Hospital Aid will sponsor a Centennial Tea in Memorial Hall on Saturday May 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. A produce and touch and take table will be available. Donations accepted. Guests in Pioneer costume receive a door ticket for a lucky draw prize. Senior citizens are especially invited to attend.
Lawrence Russell Larson of MacGregor hailed for a National Research Council Scholarship totaling 3600 dollars at McGill University. The geology postgraduate student received 1400 dollars plus tuition coverage upon entering last fall, with funding honoring his academic promise.
Sprucedale Workshop announces a Friday tea and bake sale from 2 to 3 pm at the Austin workshop. Proceeds support the Flowers of Hope tea and fashion show in MacGregor on May 14 from 3 to 5 pm. The ACT amateur show and talent contest on CKX in Austin for May 9 is cancelled due to circumstances beyond control. Visitors welcome as seedlings are transplanted and houseplants such as patience look nice.
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