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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1980
Page
1
The Roblin and District Community Centre Board met for the last time on April 19 as a new Recreation Commission formed through joint action with the Town of Roblin and RMs of Shell River and Hillsburg. The Arena Board, established August 21 1970, oversaw arena construction and financing and later operation.
Former arena board members recount a decade of hands on work including selling tickets, caring for facilities, managing finances, building supplies and ice maintenance. Ralph Harlow and Borden Hawryluk remained throughout the ten years until dissolution.
At the Knox United Church in Roblin on Sunday April 27 a marching service welcomed five infants into the Fellowship of Christ through baptism. The families named are Kevin Scott, Raleigh Robert, Waylene Amanda Kelly, Jaime Elizabeth, and Travis Blair.
Chamber members and town councillors discussed the library dispute and agreed a meeting with local businessmen could help clarify mutual concerns. The dialogue aimed to ease tensions and tackle other shared issues facing the community.
Four year olds at a nursery school wore ponchos and played Mexican themed games in a lively afternoon activity. The event offered festive costumes and simple traditional games to engage the children.
Four year olds enjoyed a Mexican themed session with fruit tasting and a pinata during their play period led by Mrs. MacLeod. Balloons spilled as the pinata finally broke, while three year olds prepare for a similar event next week. May class registrations and fall session timing will be announced. Nevada bingo licenses were issued to Moonshine Daze via a council vote.
A tentative approval was granted by the council for a variation order submitted by Ed Demkin on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zibresky. The document continues a report on insurance matters and outlines the status of the applicant Nelson Daneluk.
The proceedings list Cameron and Administrator Clint Clearwater. No voting delegates were appointed, leaving the position open to attendees of required meetings. Appointments include Dr. Wm. Fumerton as Radiologist, Mr. Rf. Demkin as Legal Representative, Buck, Campbell and Bradsley as Accountants, Dr. J. Hope as Chief of Medical Staff, and signing officers Lorne Boguski, Charlie Brade, Clint Clearwater and Roger Arndt.
The article notes Clearwater’s stance that it would not assist the situation. People seeking entry to the Personal Care Home would not qualify for placement in the senior housing facility due to the need for medical supervision and treatment.
At the annual meeting the board approved starting negotiations to expand facilities. Erwin Baumung reported a 1979 surplus of 14 806 dollars with total income 1 290 893 dollars. Hospital activity included 6255 patient days 973 discharges 43 operations and 34 births. Cavestrophs were installed at the front entrance and patio doors are to be installed this summer.
Clearwater reports approval of a summer youth work project. The committee hired two students last summer for a patio project and funded furniture, joined by install of cupboards in the pediatric ward. Upcoming work includes a summer student program, patio finishing, landscaping, a two way medical communication system, and a personal care extension plan. Theresa Baumung, Ladies auxiliary president, notes 24 members with three life members and highlights a heart monitor purchase. The auxiliary plans a May bake and plant sale and assisted during the strike. In 1979 the auxiliary raised 5892.69, spending 5780.15 on projects donations and expenses. Dr Joe Hope reports medical equipment improvements and potential lung testing machine for Roblin patients. Board member Peter Hojnocki presented on behalf.
Hojnocki presented tokens of appreciation to Jim Stewart who served on the board from 1948 to 1979 and twelve years as chairman. Stewart was not present to receive the recognition, though his term saw many positive health care changes and improvements in Roblin.
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