Seventeen New Kinsmen Join Roblin Kinsmen Club
At the February 20 meeting the Kinsmen Club heard a film and talk by Bob Davidson of a vinyl lined swimming pool firm with examples in Gladstone Melita and Dauphin. Roblin Elk's Lodge also weighed in on a pool for Roblin. The event marked the third anniversary with Deputy Governor Ed Tinkler of Brandon and three Dauphin Kinsmen attending. Seventeen new members joined the year and Roblin helped sponsor a Russell club. Wives consider forming a Kinette Club. A Kinsmen bonspiel is planned in Brandon and a rink will play broom ball at the Hospital Aid Carnival with motor toboggan races announced for Sunday. Harvey Simpson leads and details appear in the paper advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davidson
Gladstone
Melita
Dauphin
Elk’s Lodge of
Roblin
Govenor Ed Tinkler
Brandon
Russell
Hospital
Harvey Simpson
Royal Canadian Legion
Legion Club
Barbara Steffler
Jones
L. Watson
L. Ward
Collegiate Bonspiels Highlight R C I Teams
R C I’s MacNutt Bonspiel rink led by Greg Boyce won first place in the third event while D Arcy Keast’s rink at Russell Collegiate Bonspiel did not place. Roblin Junior Boys finally won the Gilbert Plains Tournament, with Jack McBride earning MVP after scoring 68 points. Roblin Junior Girls edged Gilbert Plains 18 to 17 in a Friday sudden death playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.I
Greg Boyce
D’arcy Keast
Russell
Roblin
Gilbert Plains
Jack McBride
Successful Whist Drive by Roblin Horticultural Society
The Roblin Horticultural Society held a Telephone Whist Party on Friday February 21. Winners were Ladies high Mrs Ewald Schepp Ladies low Annie Mann Men high Gordon Miller and Men low Wayne Baumung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Horticultural Society
Ewald Schepp
Annie Mann
Gordon Miller
Wayne Baumung
Eyes on a Gift for a Friend Comedy
An eye doctor helps an elderly lady in a comic scene as she searches for glasses for a friend. The exchange highlights the difficulty of finding the right pair and the doctor offers gentle reassurance.
Parkland holds first regional workshop in Dauphin
About 140 delegates from the Parkland area attended the February 17 workshop of Parkland Regional Development Inc. in Dauphin. They heard five speakers on growth prospects and formed local groups to map future steps, with tourism and food processing seen as key opportunities for the 60,000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Manitoba
Parkland Regional Development Inc
Parkland
Sidney Spivak
Industry and Commerce
Ottawa
R. A. Gallop
Steve Merrett
Winnipeg
Paul Duval
Fred McGuiness
Brandon
Gallop
R. A. Willson and Associates
Ron Kinney
Swan River
Riding Mountain National Park
Town Council Approves Water Fluoridation Plan
The February 13 1961 council meeting authorized fluoridating the town water supply. Art Currey to purchase supplies, attend Winnipeg course, and Roblin Co-operative Ltd tendered fuels accepted. By-law 682 for social assistance passed and several financial items approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Giles
J. A. Hilland
W. E. Nash
George Kostick
Gerald Harper
Power and Mine Supply Co. Ltd
Roblin Forest Products
Sam Fitkowski
Art Currey
Eldon Johnston
Winnipeg
By-Election Set For Roblin Councillor Seat
Following Councillor Gerald Harper's resignation and transfer to Brandon, Roblin will hold a by election to fill the vacant seat. Nomination day was February 21 with Walter Lupichuk and Joseph Perchaluk listed as candidates. Polls open Friday March 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elk's Hall in Roblin Manitoba. Exercise Your Voting Franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Harper
Brandon
Roblin
Walt
Er Lupichuk
Joseph Perchaluk
Elk’s
Roblin Band Plans Spring Concert And Festival Entry
A Roblin Collegiate meeting on February 11 outlined the Annual Spring Band Concert set for March 14 with guest artists Barbara Carey soprano from Regina and Linda Setchell baton twirler from Regina Lions Junior Band. The Roblin Band will enter Moose Jaw Kinsmen International Band Festival in Regular Band Class plus Fancy Drill and Special Brass Classes. Five Roblin members joined Manitoba Youth Concert Band rehearsal in Brandon on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Collegiate
Barbara Carey
Westminister United Church
Regina
Sask
Linda Setchell
Regina Lions
Roblin
Moose Jaw
Brandon
Mossing
Manitoba
Lynn Martin
Brian Ritchie
Mel Orke
Dale Gamey
Afternoon U C W Unit Meets At Mrs J Kines Home
Roblin United Church Women afternoon unit met February 5 at Mrs J Kines with 16 members and 5 visitors present. They recorded 43 hospital visits and heard reports on the Annual Presbytery Meeting at Swan River. A quilt to South Indian Lake was mentioned and officers for 1969 were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
J. Kines
Roblin U.C.W
B. Alexander
Jolliffe
McDuffe
University sisters visit parents during mid-term break
Janice Martin of U. of M. visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Martin, during mid term break. Lark Gamey of U. of M. also visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gamey, during mid-term break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Martin
U. of M
Allan Martin
Lark Gamey
W. Gamey
Minor Hockey Day Aids Easter Seals Drive Highlights Local Youth Teams
The Easter Seals campaign kicked off with Minor Hockey Day sponsored by the Royal Purple Lodge. Pee Wees Red beat Blue 3 2 with Simon Layng scoring three for Red. Pontiacs edged Orange 2 1. Myron Kostick and David Borchardt scored for the Pontiacs and Orange respectively. Tom Thumbs Mustangs lost 6 5 to the Elks. Mervin Doering led the Elks with three goals. A broomball match saw Roblin Teachers defeat Roblin Elks and Royal Purple, with attendance treated to a figure skating solo by Veronica Bilous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.P
Pee Wees
Red
Blue
Reds
Simon Layng
Blues
Garnet Fraser
Billy Solotwinsky
Pontiacs
Orange
Myron Kostick
David Borchardt
Terry Bailes
Wayne Lozier
Mark Siril
John Olson
Terry Hawryluk
Tom Thumbs
Mustangs
Elks
Mervin Doering
Brian Sylvester
Mervin Hilland
Mark Sutton
Harold Chornoboy
Bruce Andres
Clifford Pomedic
Rodney Buick
Roblin Elks
Royal Purple
Roblin
Veronica Bilous
H.R.L. Sims
Minor Hockey Association
The
Veronica
Womens Institute Installs Officers for Roblin District
Mrs. James S. Arnott presided at the Roblin W I installation on February 20 with Mrs. Walter Ward at the piano. 1969 officers include President Mrs. Ted Sanders and Vice President Mrs. J J Collins. Book Mart drive planned for Polo Park Winnipeg in May to fund Children's Hospital research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Arnott
Roblin-Russell W. I
Roblin W. I
Walter Ward
Ted Sanders
J.J. Collins
P. Nowosad
Treas
H. Fatteicher
D. Bowley
Vernelle Andres
Swan River Clamps Down in Tight Bantam Midget Playoff
Week of minor hockey saw Roblin McNutt matchups with Roblin Bantam B and Swan River Midgets in a dramatic playoff at Swan River. Swan River triumphed 5 4 in a disputed goal finish. Roblin led by Carriere and Saga with goals from Carriere Buick and Cockerill. Refereeing drew criticism as controversial calls and non calls shaped the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
McNutt
McNutt Pee Wees
Melnick
Stangeland
Roblin Bantam B
Bantam B
Denton
Blair
Boychuk
Zorn
Pope
Furtney
Andres
Curle
Ritchie
Gaber
Livingstone
Russell Bantams
Swan River
Hinkleman
McLeod
Jones
Doorha
Dixon
Hinkelman
Ray Carriere
Buick
Saga
Cockerill
Koski
Enzyme Laundry Cleaners Boost Stain Removal
A group discusses cold water enzyme cleaners like Amaze and their stain removing power. Enzymes digest stains before detergent acts, with pre soaking and added wash use. Hot water and chlorine can kill enzymes. products help with blood and coffee stains and may aid areas with hard water.
Roblin Collegiate Juniors Capture Gilbert Plains Tourney
Roblin Collegiate juniors won the Gilbert Plains Junior Boys Basketball Tournament in a day of eight teams from Russell, Rossburn, Swan River, Roblin, Kamsack, Dauphin, Gilbert Plains and Grandview. Roblin beat Grandview 59-5, Gilbert Plains 58-11, and Kamsack 52-20 with Jack McBride scoring 68 across the day and named tournament MVP. Teammates included Mel Otke 21, Allen Benceyk 27, Ted Andres 3, Wayne Buick 12, Court Reyda 16, Brian Watson 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeo
Richard Mitchell
Gilbert Plains
Russell
Rossburn
Swan
Jack McBride
Kamsack
Jack
Roblin
Mel Otke
Allen Benceyk
Ted Andres
Wayne Buick
Court Reyda
Brian Watson
Roblin Legion Auxiliary Bonspiel Highlights Two Trophy Events
Roblin Legion Auxiliary Bonspiel showcased two trophy events at a February 17 one day curling meet. Teams from Roblin, San Clara, Grandview, Russell, Swan River and Rus sell competed across 12 rinks with prizes awarded to top finishers in each event. A pot luck supper followed the day of curling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin Legion Auxiliary
San Clara
Roblin
Grandview
Russell
Swan River
School Division Building Committee Updates Budget Plan
The building committee led by J. Bailey J. Sanchuk and A. H. Barker surveyed all schools for maintenance and materials for the coming year. They prepared a report that the board reviewed and incorporated into the proposed budget. A salary scale and janitorial working agreement were set and accepted by the board. The administration office in Grandview is now occupied by the division with final inspection pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bailey
J. Sanchuk
A. H. Barker
Grandview
Agricultural Short Course Planned at Roblin Elks Hall
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture along with Manitoba Pool Elevators National Grain Company and VelSicoi Corporation sponsor a crop production short course in Roblin on March 6 at 10 AM and 1 PM at the Elks Hall. Speakers include Niel Bill Don Rutledge J Q Forbes George Frazier. topics cover soils fertilizers liquid fertilizers weeds and weed control cost comparisons. A second short course on tillage machinery crop varieties and marketing is planned for March 12. Grain drying is urged as stored grain moisture should be lowered to 14 percent to prevent moulds bacteria and mites as spring temperatures rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Pool Elevator
National Grain Company
Velsicoi Corporation
Elks Hall
Niel Bill
Don Rutledge
Simplot Co
George Frazer
Versicol Corporation
Weeds Chemicals
Bell
National Grain
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Also Mentioned on This Page
Collegiate Capers
Roblin Co-operative Ltd
Womens’ Institute
Souter
W. Gallant
T. H. Taylor
Joan
Joan Dickin
Roblin Forest Products Ltd
AG. Rep
Harold Boughton
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