Happy Homemakers Achievement Held In School April 17th
The Roblin 44H Happy Homemakers held their achievement night on Monday April 17 in the Roblin Intermediate School multi purpose room. Home Economics leaders evaluated 4-H member projects for the evening program themed 44H at the Fair. Veronica Bilous MC’d as 60 members, with 25 new first year members, and a program featuring songs and a piano duet. Betty Paley thanked leaders and discussed fashion shifts stemming from home sewing. Unit leaders across five units were introduced by Jean Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Intermediate
Roblin
Joan Clement
Self
Russell
M. Michalchuk
Rossburn
McKay
Binscarth
Veronica Bilous
M. C
Anita Styba
Genevieve Poyser
Sherry Borden
Vernelle Andres
Betty Paley
Home Ec
4-H
Paris
France
Jean Martin
Unit A
Eileen McFadyen
Linda Moore
Robert Liske
Jill Cross
Lee Williams
Ruth Henderson
Donna Scheman
Shirley Toback
Dwayne Pastuck
Leroy Sanders
Everett Malitzare
Nora Sylvester
Accident Sends Five To Hospital In Roblin
A car tract collision on highway 83 within Roblin town left five injured and hospitalized. Lawrence Yaskiw of Thompson drove a 1966 Meteor Convertible south and hit the Town of Roblin 1970 42 ton Ford driven by Nick Solotwinski. Passengers Mike Waterworth Ted Keefe Ed Coast and George Feusse were to hospital. Three released, two detained overnight. Charges will be laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Lawrence Yaskiw
Thompson
Nick Solotwinski
Mike
Waterworth
Ted Keefe
Ed Coast
George Feusse
Lynn Lake
Easing Tooth Decay by Controlling Sugar Form and Frequency
Extension home economist Joan Clement explains that tooth decay hinges on how often and in what form sugar is eaten. A single large amount causes 20 minutes of acid attack, while multiple small portions lengthen decay time. Sticky sweets cling to teeth. meals lessen harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. A. Nance
Regular cash bingo results for April draw
On Friday April 14 the regular cash bingo held its 10th game a blackout won by Mr Orton Stauffer who took 69 10 in prize and share The 10th game next week will be 25 00 plus 34 of the take if won in 50 numbers Two numbers added weekly to the game prizes continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Stauffer
Chamber of Commerce Discusses Reorganization
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce executives met on April 7 1972 to plan a more active role in community development and liaison with government. A general meeting is set for April 27 1972 at 8:00 pm in the Town Hall to decide on forming a Chamber and increasing public involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Inglis 4-H Beef Club Meeting Held April 6
The Inglis 441 Beef Club met April 6 at Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bulk buck home. A bake sale netted 27.00 and Clinton Bezan won a curling pin at 4-H Curling in San Clara. Fathers and members built a tack box, speakers earned 4-H ties, and Robbie Burla participated in the Calf Scramble at the Brandon Winter Exhibition earning a leather calf halter. Next meeting at Neil Burla’s home. Lunch by Mrs. Bulbuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis 441
Alex Bulbuck
Clinton Bezan
San Clara
Robbie Burla
Brandon
Neil Burla
Bulbuck
Parkway Co op Annual Meeting Draws Large Crowd
More than two hundred members and visitors attended the Parkway Co operative annual meeting in Memorial Hall Roblin on April 10. A bountiful lunch was served for about fifty more people than planned. Mayor Fred Newton praised Parkway’s role in Roblin’s growth while Mr Jack Duns entertained after supper. Directors’ report lauded 1971 achievements with sales near two million and net savings of 55472.00. For 1972 sales run 29 percent ahead. auditors’ report presented. fifteen year service awards to Elizabeth Bruce and Gilbert Kryski. board awards to eight of nine directors. (Continued on Page 7)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkway Co-operative
Memorial Hall
Roblin
Bob Turnbull
Binscarth
Harold Wenner
Parkway
Earl Brownlee
Elizabeth Bruce
Gilbert Kryski
Wm. Arnott
L. C. Johnston
Rossburn
Erwin Baumung
Alex Kalyniuk
Angusville
Howard Wilson
Togo
Bob
Trustees Seminar Focus on Changing School Roles in Manitoba
Intermountain trustees gather at Clear Lake on April 28 and 29 for a two day leadership seminar. The event, organized by the Intermountain division, aims to define trustee responsibilities with superintendents and secretaries treasurers, stressing policy making impact and future directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Manitoba
Dumonds Return From Easter Visit In British Columbia
Mr and Mrs Leonard Dumond and family returned home after visiting Terrace and Williams Lake in British Columbia where they spent the Easter weekend with brothers Rene Archie and Emil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Dumond
Terrace
Williams Lake
B.C
Rene
Archie
Emil
Makaroff Women’s Institute Holds April Meeting Minutes
The Makaroff Women's Institute met Wednesday April 12 1972 with Mrs Hilderman president and Mrs Pound secretary. Seven members attended. Minutes and treasurer report showed 125.66 on hand. Sunshine and Shower reps reported activities and plans for conventions, hall decoration, catering, and involvement of nearby clubs. Delegates named and future events scheduled including an auction at Mars Curtis farm. Weather jokes and subscription prompts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makaroff Women’s Institute
Hilderman
Pound
West-Man
Sunshine
Wells
Lawrence Traub
J. Duns
A. Pound
W. I’s
Grand Narrows
Deepdale
Togo
W. I
Fire damages Roblin home after afternoon blaze
A Friday April 14 fire on 1st Avenue N E in Roblin severely damaged a two storey frame house. Firemen arrived about 2 40 p m as the blaze grew through the bathroom upstairs closet attic and lean-to kitchen ceiling before volunteers extinguished it. Denise Allaire and her children resided there.
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1St Avenue N. E
Roblin
Denise Allaire
Dr Nesbitt Addresses Roblin Public Meeting
A second public meeting was held on April 12 1972 at Memorial Hall with Dr J Nesbitt as guest speaker. He outlined the Regional Analysis Program aims to involve Roblin and nearby areas in shaping government spending and urged local submission to a cabinet committee by June 30 1972. Unanimous support followed to continue the Roblin Community Committee and form seven subcommittees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
J. Nesbitt
Ron Kinney
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Bruce Danaluk
R.A.P
Parkland Corporation
Nesbitt
Roblin
Area
Ukrainian festival choir to perform in Roblin
Forty five performers in Ukrainian costumes present a program of folk singing instrumental old time melodies and Ukrainian dances in Roblin on Sunday evening April 23. The 37 voice choir directed by Mrs Helen Henderson aims to show the optimism and humor of Ukrainian culture through songs with several pieces in English. Performers range from 73 year old bass to 16 year old. Introductions and the program are offered in English and Ukrainian with a concert brochure in both languages. The event seeks to contribute to a developing Canadian Mosaic of Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Helen Henderson
CKDM
Dauphin
Ukraine
New Robinson Store Opens in Roblin April 27 29
A new Robinson Store in Roblin opens Thursday April 27 with a three day grand opening through Saturday April 29. The store offers budget friendly home and family merchandise with substantial three day savings while supplies last. The Roblin location joins a western Canadian chain noted for cooperative merchandising and dealer cooperation.
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Robinson
Roblin
District
Gerald Horbay
Robinson Stores
Lakehead
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Robinson, Little & Company, Limited
London
Ontario
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Arena Board Addresses Ro blin and District Arena Debates
The arena board responds to community rifts and criticism, noting failed promises to keep building costs off taxpayers. It cites partial success in the club 400 draw with 190 tickets sold earning about $10,000 and a shingles fundraising effort raising $1,200 of a $5,000 goal, with more details continued on page 6.
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Roblin and District
Arena Board
Assiniboine 4-H Club Hosts Film Night and Meeting
The Assiniboine 4-H Club held a well attended film showing on short notice followed by a brief meeting to decide on uniforms. Mr. H. Ferris won the chocolate Easter bunny from the club’s ticket sales.
Collegiate Capers At RCJ Host Weekend Sports Rec
RCJ hosted a lively two day Sports Recreation Weekend with Hamiota on April 7 and 8. About sixty five students arrived by bus Friday evening, got billeted, had lunch, then volleyball and basketball followed by a record hop. Saturday featured Girls’ Speedball, Boys’ Floor Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess and more volleyball and basketball. The group returned home around 9 PM Saturday. The event featured student participation, billets, teachers, a social convenor and a president, and organizers hope for a repeat.
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R.C.J
Hamiota
M.c.’D
Andre Gervais
Also Mentioned on This Page
Happy Homemakers
Accident
Five
R. C.M.P
Joan Joan Clement
Inglis
Beef Club
Parkway Co-op
Intermountain Information
B. A. Hawryluk
C. Hilderman
Makaroff W
Mars
Curtis’ Farm
Andy Addis
Pearl Elliott
Rep. Makaroff
W.I
Renew Your Roblin
DR. J. Nesbitt
Shell River
Hillsburg
Shellmouth
Park
Saskatchewan
Neil D. Stewart
Roblin Community Comittee
Clare C. Leckle
Collegiate Capers
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