Visiting pastor recalls time in Roblin Korea
Earl Ritchie, former Roblin teacher and principal now living in Richmond BC, recalls 12 happy years in Roblin from 1960 to 1972. He remembers his family born there, the 1961 marriage to Florence, and his connection with students, colleagues, and local businesspeople like Jim Hilland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Korea
Earl Ritchie
Winnipeg
Susan
South Korea
S. Korea
Canada
Richmond
B.C
Florence
Boggy Creek
San Clara
Dropmore
Jim Hilland
Jim
Old Korea memories and a life of teaching and travel
A personal reminiscence recounts moving to Korea in 1972 for economic growth and family adaptation. It notes a childhood of schooling in Korean, later work in steel, and ongoing faith life. The writer recalls interpreting for PM Martin in Chile, visits to North Korea, and charitable concerns for malnourished children, ending with gratitude for Roblin memories.
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Korea
Susan
Mickelson
South Korea
Canada
Paul Martin
S. Korea
Santiago
Chile
Mark
N. Korea
China
USA
Roblin
Picture by Tone Morash Wins Real Manitoba Calendar Prize
Tone Morash of Roblin Credit Union won the Real Manitoba Credit Union 2006 Wall Calender contest. Morash received a $100 prize as her photograph was chosen for August. Credit Union Central of Manitoba and La Fédération des caisses populaires organized the contest, receiving over 700 photos from 400 members.
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Roblin Credit Union
Manitoba Credit Union
Wall Calender
Tone Morash
Credit Union Central of Manitoba
la Fédération Des Caisses Populaires
Morash
Eight Attend Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
Eleven members answered roll call at the Legion Ladies Auxiliary regular meeting on Tuesday February 8. Minutes were read and adopted. Frances Jakeman gave the financial and audited annual reports, plus the card party report. Ten tables were in play with Ruth Sanders and Olivine Coutts winning top and runner up in the ladies division. Charlie Brade and Molly Korpan led the men's division. Hazel McGinnis won the hamper and Parkway Co donated a fruit basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Ruth Zimmer
Myrt McKay
Frances Jakeman
Shirley Woodman
Frances
Ruth Sanders
Olivine Coutts
Marjorie Staple
Charlie Brade
Molly Korpan
Delores Ulrich
Hazel McGinnis
Parkway Co
Auxiliary Meeting Notes Highlight March Card Party Plans
PR Director Roy Cockerill won the Op. Frances thanked helpers and announced next card party March 5 led by Velma Watson and Shirley Woodman. A motion by Ruth Zimmer to donate 30 plus 170 from card party to Tsunami Relief Fund carried. Myrt McKay donated 100 to Legion Sports Foundation for athletic camp maintenance. Eight members to attend annual meeting in Mafching April 4, 2005 with Shirley Woodman and Velma Buick as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cockerill
Frances
Velma Watson
Shirley Woodman
Ruth Zimmer
Auxiliary
Myrt McKay
Legion Sports Foundation
Earl Ward
Ann Laurie
Mafching
Velma Buick
Mary Cockerill
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