Austin Recreation Committee Reports Active Year in 1970
The Austin Recreation Committee annual meeting at Sprucedale school notes a very active year. Highlights include a $300 government grant for youth programs and leadership training, eight youths at Carman Youth Conference, talks of a Drop-In Centre, and leadership camps in Gimli for Karen Christofferson Elsie Carruthers Lester Rand Laurie Stewart Lereen Aman Vi Doucette Mildred McMillan. Senior citizens enjoyed a Paddle Wheel Queen cruise. a July swimming class at Jackson's Lake enrolled 90 from nearby towns under a Red Cross instructor. a new figure skating committee formed. Treasurer shows $141.25 on hand with $25 donated to Sprucedale. Retiring members Hartley Robinson and Loreen Aman thanked. Officers listed: Reg McFarlane president Mildred McMillan secretary Scott Smart vice-president Swerna Thompson treasurer Alex Beresford press reporter Milred McMillan appointed from youth Larry Snaith Kathy Aman press report Milred McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Recreational Commission
Sprucedale
Biig
Carman
Austin
Karen, Christofferson
Elsie Carruthers
Toi Gimli
Lester Rand
Laurie Steuart
Gimli
Lereen Aman
Vi Doucette
Mildred McMillan
Manitoba
Jackson's Lake
Sidney
Carberry
MacGregor
Red Cross
Arlie Hotel
Loreen Aman
Janet Fredrickson
Evelyn‘ Duncan
Sprucedale School
Hartley Robinson
Reg McFarlane
Scott Smart
Swerna Thompson
Alex Beresford
Youth On Commission
Larry Snaith
Kathy Aman
Presentation Made Councillor A. E. Chant
After the final village council meeting of 1970 retiring councillor A. E. Chant received a silver tray engraved with his name and years of service. Mayor Lye presented the item, and Mr. Chant thanked the council and wished them well for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Chant
Chant
Lye
Rural Debenture Issue Sold In North Norfolk
The RM of North Norfolk sold 62300 in debentures for the Austin water system project. Debentures run 19 years at 8.15 percent with annual principal and interest payments. The Austin Credit Union purchased 52000, and 10000 were bought by three individuals.
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RM. of
North Norfolk
Austin
Austin Credit Union
Temple Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
Temple Lodge in MacGregor elected new officers at a December 15 meeting. Key posts include Worshipful Master W. Bro. D. J. McGregor and treasurer Chas. Pennell, with installation managed by postmasters W. Bro. A. D. Butterfield and R. W. Bro. I. A. Lye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge
MacGregor
D. J. McGregor
R. R. Douglas
John Scora
C. R. Nichol
L. R. Pennell
W. F. Scora
A. L. Leckie
Geo. Ardagh
S. T. Hay
Chas, Pennell
R. W
McKelvy
H. A. Lye
E. W. Leckie
L. Heselwood
Tyler
Grant Fotheringham
A.D. Butterfield
R. W. Bro
I. A. Lye
Brandon Rink Wins Novelty Bonspiel
Brandon Rink leads a Brandon rink to victory at the MacGregor Curling Club novelty bonspiel held December 26 and 27. Ken McLean’s Brandon foursome defeated Ken Green Linda Heselwood Rob ert Rodgers and Don Davidson in the final, with David Booth group and Ken Larson group earning top placements. Thirty rinks competed in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
MacGregor Curling Club
Ken McLean
Ken Green
Linda Heselwood
Robert Rodgers
Don Davidson
David Booth
Francis Booth
Garry
Faye Buchanan
Ken Larson
Mary Larson
Larry Larson
Sanford Larson
Jim Kelly
Barbara Lyttle
Bob Lyttle
Percy Ewen
Terry Rands
Jovanne Wilson
Albert Outhwaite
Judy Bieganski
Lyn Snaith
Dennis Snaith
Sharn Snaith
Karen Snaith
Bill Anderson
Hazel Anderson
Brian, Pennell
Bill Maloney
Sidney Mixed Bonspiel Kicks Off January Seventeen
A mixed bonspiel will be held at Sidney starting Sunday afternoon January 17. Entry fee is $10 per rink with at least one lady per rink. Entries close Saturday evening January 16. Phone entries to 466-2617.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Lighting Winners Announced for Christmas Contest
Winners announced for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas lighting contest. Commercial category: first place to Lye's Ltd. and Borton's Red and White. Homes category: first place to A. S. Snaith and Art Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lye’s Ltd
Borton’s
A. S. Snaith
Art Palmer
Homecoming Celebrations Light Up MacGregor Centenary
Manitoba centennial year events in MacGregor feature curling novelty bonspiel finals won by the Ken McLean four some from Brandon and Jim Kelly’s rink capturing the second title. Sunday brought hockey, snowmobile rides, a large Homecoming tea, a pot luck supper, speeches by Gerald Cobbe and Gordon Johnston, and a midnight frolic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Green
Jim Kelly
Terry Rands
MacGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Gerald Cobbe
M.P
MacGregor Collegiate
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Citizen of the Year Nominees
The Chamber will receive nominations for Citizen of the Year 1970. Nominations must be in writing, state why the nominee is selected, and be sent to the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year before February 4, 1971. Previous winners were Mrs. H. I. Collins W. D. Macnan and J. L. Lamb in 1967 1968 and 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
H. I. Collins
W. D. Macnan
J. L. Lamb
Start Year With Supper in MacGregor Hall on Jan 14
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will begin 1971 with a pot luck supper next Thursday at 7 o'clock in the MacGregor Memorial Hall. After the meal, the creme far meeting will review the 1970 financial statement and the year’s activities. The meeting is open to all and will be held Thursday, Jan 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Midgets Win First Game on Season Opener at Home
The Mac Gregor 16 team defeated Aust in 7 to 5 in their season debut at the home rink. Scorers included Jack Wood Daryl Borton Joe Davey Brent Tomchuk and Phillip Davey with a hat trick. Goalie Robin Allan starred for the squad coached by Doug Davey and Malcolm Burt. Reporter Roger Pogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Austin
Jack Wood
Daryl Borton
Joe Davey
Brent Tomchuk
Phillip Davey
Robin Allan
Doug Davey
Malcolm Burt
Roger Pogue
Minor Hockey League Starts This Week
The Sprucewoods Minor Hockey League opens this season with MacGregor joining teams from Austin Carberry Wellwood and Brookdale. Competitions span 10 and under 12 and under 14 and under and 16 and under age groups across the partner towns.
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MacGregor
Austin
Carberry
Wellwood
Brookdale
Sprucewoods
Arthur Leckie Elected Fair Board President
Arthur Leckie was elected president for 1970 71 at a recent Agricultural Society meeting. D J McGregor and Wayne Moore were named 1st and 2nd vice-presidents, Clare Tarr named secretary-treasurer. The treasurer reported a successful year with a further provincial grant approved. Plans for the 1971 fair include a full prize list revision and upcoming meetings with sports committee and lady directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Leckie
Agricultural Society
D. J. McGregor
Wayne Moore
Clare Tarr
Centennial time capsule sealed by MacGregor committee
To mark MacGregor's centennial year the MacGregor Centennial Corporation sealed a time capsule. It contains 1970 MacGregor Herald issues, local lists and portraits, church and municipal imagery, election rolls, pins, stamps, and a 1971 calendar. Participants include Clare Tarr, Elsie Douglas, Mayor Glenn Lye, A M Hay, and A G McGregor.
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Manitoba
MacGregor Centennial Corporation
Cla ‘Arr
Si | Douglas
Glenn Lye
MacGregor Herald
MacGregor
MacGregor | Tartan
A. G. McGregor
India
Intermediates Fall 5-1 as Somerset Triumphs
MacGregor intermediates lost 5-1 to Somerset in a South Central Hockey League clash Sunday afternoon. The game featured breakaway goals by Somerset and a lone MacGregor score by Ken Green with assists from Tel ford and Heselwood. MacGregor’s lineup included Borton Lamb Palmes Tettrd Heselwood Gilmore B Young Snaith Wood McGreg or Makkinson Neitzel Lye Nichol G Young Sims.
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Macategor A
Crystal City
Somerset
MacGregor
Ken Green
Telford
Heselwood
Borton
Boal
Lamb
Palmes
Tettrd
Gilmore
B. Young
Snaith
Wood
McGregor
Makinsson
Neitzel
Lye
Nichol
G. Young
Sims
Herman Weber
Brian
Raymond Nichol
Bonspiel Here This Weekend At MacGregor Curling Club
The MacGregor Curling Club sponsors a weekend bonspiel starting Friday afternoon with three events and cash prizes. Over 30 rinks have entered in previous years, with a 32 rink limit and a 12 dollar entry per rink. Contact Ron Telford or Bob Anderson at the provided numbers to enter promptly.
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MacGregor Curling Club
Ron ‘Telford
Bob Anderson
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Gordon Johnston
Austin Recreation Committee
Brandon Rink
Gerald Recalle
Hazel Allan
Cobbe
Gerald
Cantatrice Choir
Arthur Leckie
Centennial Committee
Eunice Sims
Gloria Score
Eunice
Memorial Hall
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