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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
1
The Inglis 4-H Beef Club held its fourth meeting February 4 at Mr and Mrs Mike Goroluik home. Members gave speeches on horses and orange crush and 4 H. Mr Bezam demonstrated rope calf halters. Next meeting is March 10 at the Herb Marshall home with lunch by Mrs Goroluik.
Intermountain Information argues for planning and organization as a system rather than mere order. A system moves people together, saving effort and money, guiding schools, firms, and households toward preparedness. Aesop's tale underscores preparation before danger.
Russell Air Cadets stay busy with upcoming Portage Portage trip Snowmobile Rally and Minot plans. Only 19 cadets attended the February 8 parade Lt Tulipan from Portage praised improvement Ronald Mench won lanyard and promotion to Corporal. Drill led by WO2 Lory Wowk and a talk by WO Rick Thom on being an Air Cadet. Snowmobile safety classes set for Feb 15 22 29 at Memorial Hall 7 30 pm open to public. Encouragement urged for parental support to keep cadets engaged and attending parades.
The Sixth Annual Open Mixed Bonspiel at San Clara ran February 6–11 with 32 rinks. John Mitchell rink of Roblin undefeated won the Club Event by defeating Doug Hackney of Togo. other prize winners included Eisner and Nabe of Togo, Mortemore and Wenner of Roblin, and Ferguson and Lachance leading Farmers and San Clara entries respectively.
The Northstars beat the Grandview Comets 8 to 5 in Roblin arena on Thursday February 10. R Yaworski Tony Yaworsky and Larry Cowan led scoring with multiple goals and assists while Tom Rowley’s breakaway goal highlighted a standout performance. Orville Bilous starred in Roblin net as the Stars prep for a big Saturday crowd.
The Legislature's Agriculture Committee led by Bill Uruski will meet in Roblin on February 22 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Hall to discuss farm incomes, farm numbers, rural decline, and the dairy and grain sectors. A Cereal and Special Crops session with Al Martin is set for February 24 at 1 30 p.m. in the Mason ic Hall basement, with Marketing Branch specialists. A February 25 meeting at 1 30 p.m. in Roblin Elks Hall covers new farm tax legislation.
Instructions for freezing and baking pies. Use shortening rich pastry for stability in frozen pies. Unbaked shells may be frozen, then baked later. Best fillings are fruit and mincemeat, avoid lemon and pumpkin. Thickening with tapioca or corn starch. undercook slightly before freezing.
The council requests Manitoba Hydro remove six 300 watt street lights and install six 175 watt mercury vapor street lights on 4th Avenue between PTH No 5 and 1st Street North. It also asks installation of three 175 watt sentinel lights at the Roblin District Community Centre.
The Cromarty Community Club held its regular meeting at the Becker home on Monday evening February 7 with good attendance. Marie Mohr chaired. Erwin Baumung presented the minutes and financial report while the correspondence included thank you notes from Mrs. Ricker and Mrs. Baumung.
Patricia Alice Staple daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Staple graduated from the School of Nursing at Winnipeg General Hospital. The week of events included a February 4 banquet and dance, a February 6 baccalaureate service, February 7 graduation at Centennial Concert Hall, a February 8 tea, and a February 9- Fort Garry Hotel banquet and dance before she returns to work February 14 on staff at Winnipeg General Hospital.
The Roblin town council chaired by Mayor F A Newton met January 18 1972. Appointments include J A Hilland deputy mayor and finance committee head. Hilland and Lupichuk on the town solicitor panel. Brade on hospital board. Woodrow terms on various boards. wage by law changes set pay for officials. planning amendments to rezone lots. provisional operating and capital estimates adopted for 1972 totaling 1026000 for general services plus 16000 for water and sewer.
The Pas Bantams defeated Roblin 8 to 1 led by Rance Stangeland Rick Reed Lyle Laskowski Brian Folden and Brad Cox Tallying goals and showing size and sharp shooting The Roblin scoring came from an unknown scorer Roblin. The second game featured Thompson beating Binscarth Birtle 3 2 with goals from Rod Sabeski Chuchmuch and Reimer The match was well coached and sportsmanlike.
February 19 and 20 feature a mixed spiel sponsored by the Afternoon Ladies to support the curling rink roof fund. The event begins at 7 p.m. Saturday with proceeds and a bingo game on Friday night reaching a prize of 22.96 dollars plus a share of the take.
Calgary visitor Mrs Wylie arrives to stay three weeks with Lilley family in Roblin. Frank Lilley and wife celebrate 64th wedding anniversary. Lilleys share history from San Clara to Roblin. Birthdate greeting for Mr Lilley on February 16. Local visits include A Martin, Albert Davis, Ladd Shirtliffe in Brantloe and Winnipeg contacts. Weekend guests Donna Zibresky and Thelma Howatt with M T S Dauphin. Van Hunter from Winnipeg visits his mother G Hunter.
The Rob lin District Hospital held its annual meeting on January 31, 1972 with 11 board members present and two visitors. James Stewart was elected Chairman. Charles Brade Vice Chairman. Doris Waters Secretary-Treasurer. Committees named include Executive Finance Public Relations Property and Joint Conference.
A fire gutted the Route 83 Gulf Oil Service Station on February 1. The Roblin Fire Department arrived quickly and saved the adjacent restaurant. Lost were garage equipment and shop tools. origin unknown but suspected explosion. Owner Lawrence Lungal continues pumping from the restaurant, which will reopen in about a week.
A federal grant supports a non profit group named the Group for Improved Services for Physically Handicapped Children of Manitoba. They plan a Special Devices Program, a survey, and an information brochure for physically handicapped children. Write Ellen Douglas School, Winnipeg, or call 783-6712 for details.
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