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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 2004
Page
5
The Review notes Carol Fest cancelled due to insufficient entries amid a busy winter schedule. Students sold Belgian chocolate to fund the Student Council, while December events included Twelve Days of Christmas and a planned high school dance.
The Legion Ladies Aux. installed a new slate of officers at the December 14 meeting. Velma Buick was named President with Ethel Harlow as 1st Vice, Velma Watson as 2nd Vice, Shirley Woodman as Secretary, Frances Jakeman as Treasurer, Anne Laurie as Sargent at Arms, Myrt McKay as Publicity and Veterans, and Edith Nott as Sick and Visiting.
The article records a December string of visits at the Drop-In Centre including Catholic carols on December 10 with red toques and refreshments, Royal Bank lunch with Vivian Ward at the piano on December 13, Evangelical and men's choir carols on December 14, a mishap when Nellie Nash fell and Irma McFadyen fractured a hip, Mennonite children performing and citrus treats, Ella Onofriechuk visiting Winnipeg for a medical appointment, Lions town lights tour with refreshments, and friendly reunions with Lena Meriniuk’s daughter Shirley Anne visiting. It closes with Christmas mottos about giving and a quip on presents.
Velma Buick and Joy travel in Winnipeg with Glen Beghin family and attend Rita MacNeil’s program. Jory family visitors include Jerry Josie Jessica Jennifer Joselene in Bowsman on their Regina trip. Merle Lamb visits Mesa Arizona then returns to Russell and Crocus Court singing with Vivian Ward and assisting at Tummel Church. Eva Jory and Mabel Jory go to Yorkton on December 6 to visit Kathleen Wood.
Tenants hosted two visiting groups for Christmas. Evangelical Church leaders and Pastor Floyd Martens led carols with Linda at the piano, followed by a German carol sung by a small group. Children and decorations added to the festive mood, finishing with coffee and lunch. A Ukrainian Catholic group then sang in English and Ukrainian in the evening.
Lorraine Souter reports on district events with Mennonite School children singing for tenants and gift bags given. Lions Club hosted Christmas lights tour with coffee and cake at the 50 and Over Club. Town residents share hospitality and travel updates amid icy conditions and season greetings.
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