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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1978
Page
1
From Ottawa, observers note a potential fall election as the Prime Minister unveils economic stimulus plans. A Gallup poll shows Conservatives down three points and Liberals down one, with many voters undecided and Liberal confidence unsettled about a possible majority.
The Gallup poll shows a Liberal edge powered by Quebec's overwhelming support, though Liberal gains in Quebec may not translate into more seats. Analysts warn centralization proposals and language-rights measures could hurt Trudeau, with elections likely delayed to 1979 unless a Liberal rebound occurs.
The Canadian Wheat Board announces a quota change effective August 21 1978. Hard Red Spring Wheat a allocates eighty kilograms per quota acre for No 1 and No 2 CW grades in 31 shipping blocks and for Nos 1 2 3 CW grades in 17 blocks and 7 B C points. The quota extends to Extra 1 CW and Extra 2 CW grades at all delivery points.
A rural Ontario woman Edythe P. Soden bequeathed half a million dollars to the University of Guelph for three annual Soden Memorial Fellowships of 12000 each for PhD studies in agriculture at Ontario Agricultural College. The first awards will be in fall 1978. Soden ran a 360 acre Durham county farm until age 90 and died at 92.
Lutheran Ladies discussed supper items and who would bring them. A price for the supper and evening lunch was set. Mrs. Edel distributed Bethany Pioneer Village bulletins. Rev. Borchardt requested volunteers to paint the parsonage. The meeting closed with a hymn and Benediction, followed by lunch served by Mrs. Weir and Mrs. Puritch.
Presentation of all Court of Honor awards winds up another successful horticultural show. Winners include Jean van Crecht for Best Flower Arrangement in Show, Orrin Andrews with Junior Garden top prizes, Lila Bily for Best Mini-Glad Spike, Margaret Antony and Wade Alexander for Most Entries in Vegetable, Eva Jory receiving several awards, and Mary Antony and Nicholas Antony linked to the vegetable display.
After the final day of lessons the community highlights a busy recreation season. Volunteers Lorraine Souter Jim Ready and Mary Yellowega receive thanks for supervision and transport. Activities filled school gymnasiums with volleyball basketball badminton racquetball and floor hockey on weeknights. Local janitors Barker Yaho dynski praised for support. A junior golf tourney averages 15 to 20 players with a peak 35. Roblin soccer team seeks players for Moonshine Daze fixtures at St. Vlad's with practices Mondays and Wednesdays. Tennis begins in the arena with four courts and equipment limits. rental racquets available. Brenda Goren led a tennis clinic August 22 with more sessions to be announced.
Due to insufficient funds and difficulty obtaining a bus from the School Division, the trip to the Shellmouth Game Farm was canceled. The message thanks students, junior leaders, and supervisors for support and guidance and hopes for next year.
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