Lions Club Plans to Buy Jaws of Life Rescue Unit
The Roblin and District Lions Club voted December 4 to purchase a Jaws of Life rescue unit for the fire department at a cost near $3000. The device will help free victims from cars and gain access to burning or blocked buildings. Training for firefighters will follow purchase as funds build. Allan Martin becomes club president after Sgt. Eric Carlson’s transfer to Brandon.
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Roblin and District Lions Club
Lions Club
Allan Martin
Eric Carlson
Brandon
Roblin Firemen Host Christmas Dinner with Jaws of Life Plan
Roblin Fire Department and town officials gathered at the Roblin Motor Inn for the annual Christmas dinner hosted by the Town of Roblin. Lions Club to fund a nine thousand dollar Jaws of Life Rescue Unit for the Roblin Fire Department, with future fundraisers planned.
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Firemen's
Town of
Roblin
Ron Landry
Lorne Boguaki
Harry Oliphant
Hurdal
Frank Campbell
The
Lions Club of
Jaws of Life Rescue
Northstars and Imperials end with 7 7 tie in Roblin
Northstars and Swan River Imperials played to a 7 7 draw Sunday in Roblin. Terry Nattrass opened scoring for Northstars with help from Hubert Carriere and Tom Messinbird while Les Atkinson netted for Swan River. Roblin led 3 2 after two periods before a flurry of goals tied the game with key assists from Dale Anderson, Rick Mullin and Ken Alexander. Bruce Gorran and Rick Reich were the goalies as 25 penalties including an expulsion were issued.
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Roblin Northstars
Swan River Imperials
Roblin
Terry Nattrass
Hubert Carriere
Tom Messinbird
Swan River
Les Atkinson
Garry Watkins
Dale Anderson
Ken Holovach
Vince Kreiser
Rick Mullin
Imperials
Wendell Gray
Alex Horne
Barry McKay
Rodger Sheldon
Darwin Eisener
Northstar
Ken Alexander
Dean Pattison
Darwin Elsener
Imperial
Northstars
Bruce Gorran
Rick Reich
Arlene's Flowers and Gifts Opens in Roblin
Arlene Agar converts the Davis Bearing and Agri Motive Supply building on Main Street into a combined florist and gift shop. The store features cards jewellery crystal and assorted goods with an early December opening and plans six weeks to two months for full stock arrival. Joan McClure assisted with setup from Nora Joans Gifts in Winnipeg.
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Roblin
Arlene
Joan McClure
Nora Joan
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
Gulf East Restaurant Opens With New Owners
Mr and Mrs Mike Puritch take over the former East Side Diner on Highway 5 and rename it Gulf East Restaurant from December 1. Winter hours are 7am to 8pm daily except Sunday 8am to 8pm. The menu features Chinese Ukrainian and Canadian dishes. A grand opening is planned next year. The couple have lived in Roblin twelve years and have two children.
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Mike Puritch
East Side
Hwy No. 5
Arlene Agar
Gulf Host
Roblin Hospital Auxiliary December 1979 Meeting Held
The Roblin Hospital Auxiliary held its final 1979 meeting on December 4 with talk of the next Fun Fair set for October 26 and a tentative date for the annual card party January 7. President Theresa Baumung praised Edith Traub for Christmas tree decorations for patients and Personal Care residents while Evelyn Kosinsky explained the Birthday Party plan for Personal Care residents.
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Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary
Baumung
Edith Traub
Evelyn Kosinsky
Break in at Roblin Liquor Commission Under Probe
Roblin RCMP investigate a break in at the Roblin Liquor Commission in the early hours of Saturday December 1. Approximately 30 bottles of rye and vodka were stolen. The storefront window damage is estimated at 750 dollars. This was the outlet’s first break-in at the new building.
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Roblin Rcmp
Roblin Liquor Commission
Lloyd Hembroff
Commission
Hembroff
Temporary agreement on Roblin lagoon reached in Winnipeg
A three party understanding between Roblin, its mayor Jim Hilland, and the Manitoba government outlines irrigation for 180 acres in SW 20 25 28 with possible expansion to NW 17 25 28. Equipment and piping will be supplied by the government for a three year period starting 1981, with Switzer having option to purchase afterward.
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Roblin Lagoon
Harvey Switzer
Roblin
Winnipeg
Switzer
Jim Hilland
Fire at Ken Pound Residence in Roblin
Firefighters responded to a December 7 alarm at 7 30 p m for a blaze in the attic of Mr and Mrs Ken Pound home in Roblin The fire damaged rafters and sheeting needing replacement and caused smoke damage throughout the house Officials believe the hotspot in the metal fireplace chimney sparked the fire.
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Ken Pound
Roblin
Roblin Intermediate Christmas Concert Returned
Roblin Intermediate to stage a Christmas concert on Thursday December 20 at 1 00 p m in the Intermediate gym with children from Kindergarten to Grade 8 performing skits and carols The afternoon show ensures every child can be part of the program.
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Roblin
Lutheran Ladies' Aid Elects New Officers
The Ladies' Aid of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church met December 5 with 12 members and 2 visitors. Rev P Borchardt led the study from Radiant Faith. Newly elected 1980 officers include Pres Mrs L Doering W Pres Mrs C Miller Sec Mrs W Eckert Treas Mrs G Hrynkiw.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
P. Borchardt
C. Miller
W. Eckert
Treas
G. Hrynkiw
E. Weir
Alter Guild
J. Ziprick
W. Doering
Hosp. Rep
H. Edel
A. Gnofreichuck
Christmas Arena Schedule Set
The Arena Board sets holiday hours with closures on December 25 26 and New Year’s Day, and normal hours returning January 2. Recreation Director Vince Kreiser reports on arena operations proposing blade replacement, renovations to the eating area, and using picnic tables from the Parks Branch. The board plans tear down of current facilities and seeks volunteer help to fund essential maintenance.
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Arena Board
Recreation
Vince Kreiser
Kreiser
Roy Craig
Craig
Community Choir Formed in Roblin
A new community choir started in Roblin meeting Mondays at 7:00 in Goose Lake High School room three. They rehearse Christmas carols for a final carol festival December 14 and seek new members, with an operating grant application pending. For more information call Jack Ziprick, Ruth Ferguson or Kathy Kreiser. Practices resume after the holidays.
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Roblin
Goose Lake High
Vince Kreiser
Jack Ziprick
Ruth Ferguson
Kathy Kreiser
Genealogical Society Card Party at Merridale Centre
Sixteen players joined the Genealogical Society for a whist card party at Merridale Community Centre. Results include Ladies High Vina Cockerill and Low Alice Ludwig. Men's High Mike Sanders and Low Lyle Ludwig. Travelling prizes went to Melanie Ludwig and Ted Myslchuk. A lunch was served by the society ladies.
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Merridale
The
Genealogical Society
Vina Cockerill
Alice Ludwig
Mike Sanders
Lyle Ludwig
Melanie Ludwig
Ted Myslchuk
Christmas Store Hours Set by Jermerce Chamber
The Chamber of Jermerce merchants met at Ri H restaurant to fix holiday hours and promote Christmas sales. Stores stay open 6 p.m. Mon Tue Dec 17 18, with evening hours 9 p.m. Wed Thu Fri Sat Dec 18 20 21 22, plus Monday Dec 24 until 6 p.m. Closed Dec 25 26 for Christmas and Boxing Day and Dec 31 Jan 1 for New Year. Resumes Jan 2 1980 with winter Fridays 6 p.m. close. See Page 7 ad.
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Chamber of Jermerce
Ri H
Sixty Four Participate In Piano Recital
A Roblin sponsored piano recital drew 64 students on Tuesday December 4 under instructors Islay Simpson Darlene Harlow Joan Taylor Mariam Church Gwenda Doering Cindy Zolkoski and Kathy Kreiser. Instructors praised the turnout calling it among the best fall recitals in recent years. Mrs Simpson told the Review they were pleased with the event and another recital is planned for next May.
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Roblin Piano Teachers
Islay Simpson
Darlene Harlow
Joan Taylor
Mariam Church
Gwenda Doering
Cindy Zolkoski
Kathy Kreiser
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Roblin Review
Sandra Dudych
Are Mabel Brade
K. Ceramics
Arvid Crabb
Jack Rosa
Doreen Enright
Art Currey
Northstars Tie
Gene Westby
Gulf Restaurant
Puritch's
Roblin Hospital
Theresa
Liquor Commission
Ding
Hilland
South Lagoon
E. P. Hudek
V. Andres
R. Wildeman
arena/recreation board
Jack Mitchell
Mitchell
Hamburger Hut
Roblin Arena
Macleods, Roblin
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