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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1994
Page
5
Index includes Editorial and Letters to the Editor on page 1A and classifieds sections for Neepawa 6A Hamiota 10A and MCNA 9A with listings and notices.
The Clack Brothers Museum suffered a break in with several items stolen. Constable Gordon Schurr of the Hamiota RCMP Detachment leads the case but is on holidays until Friday, with a police report and figures to follow. Owner Vern Clack said showcases were broken and his Police collection was taken, footprints found in the area may help identify suspects.
After years of effort the Handi Van initiative moves forward with a December 1994 delivery target. The Town of Rivers approves the purchase and grants up to 45 000 with ongoing operating support. A public meeting, committee oversight, fundraising, and a planned October auction drive support the project. John Russell can be contacted for driver interest at 328 7549.
Elaine Turnbull reflects on Rivers Nursery School celebrating its 20th anniversary in November 1993 with a family supper and dance at the Legion Hall. The event drew over 120 attendees of all ages as the community celebrated a successful year.
Early Tuesday August 16 a break in at Redline Transport Rivers saw a rear window broken and items stolen including liquor tires and Alvin Lepp s 1987 Ford pickup valued at 10000. Police later located the truck liquor and tires in the rural area with only minor roof damage and no arrests made as investigators pursue suspects.
The 6th annual Stan's IGA Golf Tourney at Riverdale Golf Club on August 6 and 7 drew 120 golfers in cool weather. Charlotte Evanyshyn won the Ladies division with 79 while Jim Porter topped the men with 74 on a countback over Ross Howard.
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