Rec director promotion hints at summer clubs in area
Local official Launa Burkett from MacGregor leads recreation expansion with plans for a ladies fitness club and a cycling club. Susan, a 19 year old Manitoba University arts major from Winnipeg, supports the initiatives and invites interest via area contacts. Fire near Bernard reassured as not serious. Milltown colony hay barn loss contained to one structure with a few bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launa Burkett
MacGregor
Susan
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Ay Mason
Bernard
David Waldner
Milltown Colony
Manitoba funds sewer and water plan aids Oakville Austin Elie
The Manitoba government reports 96 communities receive or commit to sewer and water services under a program started July 1972. Oakville Austin and Elie join with 21 374 000 total costs, 8 983 financed by grants, rest by federal provincial loans and support. Seven large communities receive 4 910 000 in grants toward 11 837 000 costs. smaller towns rely on provincial grants and loans totaling 9 537 000 financed by 4 073 000 grants and 5 464 000 loans by the Manitoba water services board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Oakville
Austin
Elie
Manitoba Water Services Board
Changing face of the MacGregor and Austin business scene
The MacGregor and Austin business communities welcomed several new owners over the past two months. Co op acquired Lye Ltd and kept the farm supply store open. Weber's Fertilizer now operates under Happy Herm at the former Lye plant. Shelley Telford opened Shelley's Hairstyling in the Pauch building. Austin Central Sports in Makinson building has new owners Mr and Mrs Alfred Nunn, continuing motorcycle lines. Cyril Randall store sold to new owners See the changing page 10 for details. The Manitoba water services assistance program offers reduced upfront mill rates for communities adopting sewer or water systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Austin
Co-op
Lye Ltd
Weber's
Happy Herm
Cominco
Shelley
Pauch
Shelley Telford
No. 1
Austin Central Sports
Makinson
Alfred Nunn
Lewis
Cyril Randall
Six of MacGregor’s top athletes chase brutal 26 mile torch trek
Six MacGregor athletes started Monday May 26 on a grueling 26 mile journey to Gladstone carrying a heavy brass torch. They faced rough highway 34 terrain and a 40 mph head wind with many mishaps including chases by wild dogs as they pressed toward their goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Gladstone
Highway 34
MCI
Collegiates Track Meet Edges Toward Finish and Records
A school track meet ran long with four houses Green Red White and Blue earning points. Events included a Gladstone division meet canceled by rain and rescheduled for May 27. Zone track at Erickson May 30. MacGregor hosted May 12 baseball. girls won 16-11 boys lost. Girls beat Carberry 24-3. MacGregor boys lost to Neepawa. Zone playoff at Gladstone June 8. MCI Yearbook spaghetti supper May 14. Soccer team strong. MacGregor journey to Gladstone set records. Wayne Unran and famed runners celebrated as MacGregor athletes set pace and received soft drinks from Coach McTavish. Names Doug McT, Wayne Unran, Trev Turner, Bobby M Monster, Larry Rands, Brent Tarr, Bill Nichol highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Erickson
MacGregor
Carberry
Neepawa
Wayne Unran
Coach McTavish
Doug
Wayne
Wiener
Unran
Trev ‘the
Honker’ Turner
Bobby ‘the
M’ Monster
Larry ‘Stretch’ Rands
Brent ‘the
Skinner’ Tarr
Bill
Vic’ Nichol
MacGregor Collegiate Institute
Rever Turner
Wayne Unrau
Billy Nichol
Robert Manstyer
Brent Tarr
Larry Rands
Doug McTavish
Tent caterpillars return threaten southern spread in Manitoba
Ken Waddell, Gladstone agricultural representative, warns forest tent caterpillars may reach Westbourne and several towns including Glenella and Gladstone. About 90 percent of eggs have hatched. spraying costs three dollars an acre and is handled by local municipalities with aerial applicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbourne
Ken Waddell
Gladstone Agricultural
Alonsa-Amaranth
Waddell
Glenella
Plumas
Gladstone
Langrath
West Lake Area
R.M
Lakeview
Lansdowne
Glennella
Alonso
Manitoba
Crafts materials sought at Pauls A C W meeting
Mrs H Wieber hosted the Pauls A C W meeting on May 20 with twelve members present. Mrs C Palmer chaired. Mrs R Lye read the annual meeting report. Layette items for Easterville and craft supplies for the summer camp are to be brought to the June meeting. A potluck supper is set for May 29. The June meeting moves to Mrs D Davey’s home on June 1 due to date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul’s A.C.W
H. Wieber
C. Palmer
R. Lye
Davey
Easterville
It's Cool in the Furnace at MacGregor United Church
Ghost of MacGregor United Church staged the musical It's Cool in the Furnace with over 40 voices recounting Daniel in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar. Shaun Harkness led as Nebuchadnezzar, Howard Harkness as Daniel, with Brent Wright, Tim Stone and Ken Emerson as Shadrack Meshack and Abednego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghost of MacGregor United Church
Daniel
Nebechadnezzar
Shadrack
Meshack
Abednego
Meshak
Shaun Harkness
King Nebechadnezzar
Howard Harkness
Brent Wright
Tim Stone
Ken Emerson
Frank Sims
John Bender
Sorcerers
Danita Peck
Roberta Stone
Heather Stone
Hawks face $737 deficit for 1974 75 season in MacGregor
The MacGregor Hawks posted a deficit of 737.91 dollars for 1974 75 as gate receipts fell to 3646.64 from 4065.60 last year. Operating costs rose, rentals for ice use up 577.50, sticks and tape 1455.18, referees fees higher, with most other expenses up. The Community Centre board urges fan support and the hockey club seeks increased local interest next fall to overcome the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hawks
Community Centre
MacGregor
Nor-Mac trade fair to have wide coverage
The North Norfolk MacGregor Trade Fair, set for early June, will receive extensive coverage locally and beyond. Advertising director Rev Nelson Hutchinson says the event will be carried by newspapers and also presented on radio and television. A large scale window shopping display is planned at the MacGregor Community Centre, reflecting the fair’s history as a business promoter and consumer entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
North Norfolk
MacGregor
MacGregor Names Miss Launa Burkett Summer Recreation Director
Launa Burkett is appointed as MacGregor's summer recreation director for 1975 and will work with local townspeople on summer activities. The notice hints at details on the SUMMER page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Launa Burkett
Launa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayne Union
Swan River
Mada Oakville
Manitoba Water Services Assistance
Agricultural Service Centres Program
Brandon
Hawks
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