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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1979
Page
1
Following the resignations of Mayor Wil Sutton and Councillor Norm Harris the Town of Roblin has only a Deputy Mayor and two Councillors to oversee town affairs until an election fills the two vacancies. The period coincides with new subdivisions development and construction of a lagoon and sewage system.
Town delegation urges enlarging Roblin Council from four to at least seven members including a mayor. They cite population growth and increased workload, noting recent losses of two councilors and the risk of a three member council with little experience. They ask electors to consider a larger council to ease burdens.
Many turn to wood stoves and fireplaces for heating. Creosote builds up in chimneys and can ignite, so regular cleaning is essential. A proper chimney sweep uses a brush with multiple wire bristles to remove soot, not improvised methods.
The article discusses brush sizing for chimney cleaning with cone-shaped wire brushes and trimming advice. It also mentions a club donation of $20 to the Lions Telethon and that all eligible members will participate in the 4 H bon spiel. Greg Ludwig, Reporter
Roblin Hospital Auxiliary held a card party at the Roblin Drop-In Centre on January 20. Winners include Ladies High Mrs John Kruger 189 and Men's High Mr John Kruger 192. Ladies Low Marlene Miller 134 and Men's Low Robert Simons 135. Travelling prizes went to Edi Brumwell and Mrs Jean Jaasund. cake raffle won by Anne Nykolai shyn.
Visiting this past weekend at Leonard Grundy residence were Ken and RoseAnne Nabe of North Battleford. Deb and Brenda Grunda and others joined trips to Dauphin for a skating test. Albert Nabe and Lloyd Elder traveled to Phoenix Arizona. The Arnott family and Vera Davis joined the Dropmore Curling Bonspiel.
The Merridale 4-H Club met at Merridale school on Sunday January 29 with eleven members and nine parents in attendance detailing club activities and plans.
Plans for Schmo ckeye Nite feature pro Carol Ratushniak skating at intermission. Senior skaters wear hockey uniforms while Roblin area men perform in costumes. Programs printed and sold with draw entries. Admission adults 1.50 students 0.50 preschool free. Donations from Roblin Recreation Association and Parkland Community Recreation Branch. Pylons to be bought for power skaters.
The carnival is scheduled for March 17. A follow up meeting is planned in two to three weeks to discuss plans for a longer event this year. The Angels are also noted as fortunate in the context.
The text notes strong substitutes used to rest starters and that the Angels are expected to face defending Provincial Champion Selkirk girls in the finals on Saturday February 3 at 7 30.
Agriculture Canada reports a prototype bale wagon by AgTech Industries Olds Alberta to load four bales in the field and stack them vertically for storage. The design uses a bale lifting system and may be ready for farmers within two years under a federal contract.
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