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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1982
Page
1
Worth criticizes federal politicians for high pay perks and generous pensions while Canada faces 11 percent inflation 1.2 million unemployed and a growing national debt. He urges constituents to question MPs about spending and a 1981 budget impact, hoping vacations end so action can begin.
During centennial celebrations the Royal Bank in Roblin asked customers to share old passbooks and documents. Mike Filewich loaned a 1921 Merchants Bank passbook and recalled arriving in Canada in 1904 and Roblin in 1910. He noted the town boundary once lay where the Pool Room now stands and the Post Office was a slough.
The memoir describes the Tim ber Baseball Club dating to 1925 with officers Joseph Urbanski captain Mike Filewich treasurer and Tony Mostowy secretary. Surviving members include Mike Filewich John Malany Mike Malany Bronko Urbanski Stach Urbanski and others. Mrs. Filewich recalls making uniforms as funds were tight and the circuit covered Roblin Merridale Sinclair.
The subject recalls Brantford as pivotal for her independence and thanks family support. She cherished teaching herself to walk with a cane, signaling a milestone as one of the first girls from her school to travel independently with a white cane. She emphasizes individuality as key for disabled people.
Shirley, active with B.O.O.O.S.T., explains how a Seeing Eye dog named Nellie transformed her life after years of relying on her children. She details training, harness rules, and the social challenge of petting the dog, while sharing hopes to return to work in law or legal book cataloging.
A 36 passenger school bus mounted by a spare driver followed the full route with 30 seconds at each stop. The School Division Transportation Committee reported the run would take one hour and 28 minutes under ideal conditions.
Winners of the Royal Bank centennial draws were announced as part of the Roblin Manitoba celebration. Prizes included youngest passbook submission by Mr and Mrs Mike Filewich, a new account prize won by Mr Ray Buick, and a stuffed lion won by Randy Ward for guessing pennies. The Roblin Review attempted to contact local transportation committee members for Intermountain School Division No 36 but could not reach them.
British reporters claim bungling in Falklands battle and a separate commission probes soldiers complaints while final appraisal suggests Britain faced odds but performed better. A California centenarian touts applesauce thrice daily. A St Regis lobby quip mocks Ottawa tax hikes on beer and cigarettes.
Hayes thanked the Commission for their support during the past year and for his stay in Roblin. Ken Gaber, on behalf of the Commission, thanked Neil and wished him luck in his new position.
The article lists numerous awards and prizes from the Winnipeg Gladiola Society and related groups. Erna Baumung receives multiple honors including best named Gladioli spike and best hybrid tea rose. Other awardees include Eva Jory Alma Carnochan Beth Britcher and Vi Laird for various bouquets arrangements and potato prizes with monetary prizes ranging from two to ten dollars.
Ostrowski and Britcher lead in vegetables and perennials with multiple top prizes. Ethel Mitchell Laird and J. Van Drecht share ties for perennial points, while 4-H junior categories honor Melanie Ludwig, Clinton Chase, Nickolas Antony, and others with cash awards and certificates.
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