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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1977
Page
4
A town meeting campaign to save the historic primary school gains limited backing. The delegation reports Shell River Council verbally supporting funds and delay. Roblin Council approves extra demolition delay but cites tax limits. Hallsburg may consider a grant while seeking no new taxes. A public meeting is set to decide the fate and funding.
The Roblin town council votes to defer demolition of the old Primary School on 2nd Avenue until April 15th 1977 after a delegation asks for time to study renovation. Progress reports are to be provided at each regular meeting. Councillor J A Hilland will be absent January 15th to March 15th 1977 and is excused from duties during that period.
Several Roblin residents spent the holiday season visiting relatives in Brandon Winnipeg and Port Alberni. A St Nicholas Concert by St John Ukrainian Orthodox Sunday School featured carolling recitations and Ukrainian dancing with prizes awarded to Zenovia Zmyinsky of Thunder Bay and Tara Kelbert Roblin.
The Elks Lodge of Roblin disbanded on Tuesday night surrendering its Charter to the Grand Lodge of the B P O Elks of Canada due to lack of interest attendance and membership growth. The hall was sold to the Knights of Columbus and funds were donated to multiple local causes including the Elks Purple Cross and Deaf Detection Parkland Festival Minor Hockey Goose Lake High Choir and Roblin Intermediate School playground equipment.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Stinson announce the birth of their daughter Julie Myrna weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces born December 24 at Yorkton Union Hospital. She joins siblings Jered Mark and Darren.
Sponsored by the Uxraman Cultural Committee of Ronun and others and the University of Manitoba, a February workshop in Robin will showcase Ukrainian folk art origins and forms. Instructor Mrs. Orysia Tracz, a Canadian authority, leads weaving and wood carving with films, competitions, crafts displays, and a Winnipeg Ukrainian Cultural Centre exhibition.
The Roblin Junior 4-H Executive met January 11 1977 at the Agriculture office with eleven members from six clubs. They approved prizes for first second and third in three events and discussed a $70 donation from the district council. A 25 cent individual contribution to start a club bank account was proposed.
At a breakfast meeting in Roblin officials from Local Housing Authority the Town Council and Rural Municipality met with Hon Leonard S vans minister of industry and commerce and housing officials. They discussed a record 50 million in new public housing construction and planned senior citizens residences expansion with a 30 to 40 unit motel like complex and cottages on Wake of the Prairies ten miles southwest. Applications for center city housing are being accepted.
The Ladies Aid of St Matthew's and St John's Lutheran Church met January 5 with 20 Roblin members 4 Shevlin members and 1 guest. Activities included hymns scripture reading prayer and a study on The Lord's Prayer Our Father. Plans for lunch at the Parish and Annual meetings were made.
Mr and Mrs John Balmer of Medicine Hat announce the engagement of their only daughter Dawn Heather to Joseph Eugene son of Mr and Mrs Albert Carrere of San Clara Manitoba Wedding set for October 15 1977.
The Roblin Silver Spurs held their third meeting of the club year on December 8 1976 at the Vincent home with a discussion on caring for horses and veterinary care. A lunch provided by Kay Vincent followed. On December 12 the club hosted a hayride Christmas party at the Douse home with hot dogs and hot chocolate. On December 15 the club attended Roblin Happy Homemakers Christmas Party at the Senior Citizens Residence.
Roblin 4-H District Council met January 11 1977 at the Department of Agriculture with ten attendees. An amendment to the minutes was adopted. A donation of 70 to the Roblin 4-H Junior Executive for prizes was approved. The district public speaking contest is set for April 4 1977 with Betty Nykyforak arranging judges. Barbara Kapetz to oversee lunch.
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