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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
4
The Roblin Recreation Commission sponsors a Sunday bus tour for Roblin seniors. An afternoon stop marks the Official Opening of Asessippi Park with festivities from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Pickup at Roblin Theatre Roblin Residence and Sacred Heart Church.
The Intermountain board awarded tires and tubes to Dauphin Tire and Vulcanizing, Fasaline to Gulf Oil of Canada with Roblin Grandview Gilbert Plains supply, and oil and grease to Texaco Canada. They deferred sale of Walker School District properties, debated the Roblin Collegiate expansion, purchased three 108 Case mowers from HisWay Service, invited regular and substitute bus driver applications, and reported progress on the 1978 teacher salary contract amid upcoming summer holidays.
Local Roblin residents push to install artificial ice in the arena for winter use. A community group led by minor and senior hockey bodies seeks funding through a raffle plan offering multiple draws totaling up to 20000 dollars. First draw to occur the first Monday of September 1973 with broad public ticket sales planned.
The Lutheran Camp at Jackfish Lake received a PRP grant of 3360 to fund a full upgrade. Improvements include a new water system with a well and tanks, upgraded dormitories with showers sinks and toilets, new bunks and heaters, metal roofs, kitchen cupboards and a used stainless sink, more picnic tables, playground equipment, and a 17 by 31 foot swimming pool with a chemical dispenser and vacuum. The facility will support Christian Education and wholesome recreation for all ages and has hosted Cubs and Brownies weekend camps.
The Summer Fun Playground Program opens at 9 30 a m Tuesday at the Primary School with about sixty young registrants. A large turnout saw an Old Timers versus Rockettes exhibition, a nine inning duel ending Old Timers 16 Rockettes 12. Rematch set for Liniment League Play with Rockettes facing Old Timers. Roblin Hoods vs Clubbers. Swim lesson registrations and fees cited, aiming for $3 for first three family members and $1 for each additional member.
The Roblin Hospital Auxiliary annual meeting reaffirmed the year’s officers. President Mrs Edith Traub and Vice President Mrs Irene Elder will return, with Treasurer Mrs Norene Simpson Secretary Mrs Ethel Styba and Hospital Board representative Mrs Margaret Souter continuing in their roles.
Mrs. M. Kelso announces Roblin Lodge No. 410 Order of the Royal Purple will again conduct annual tag days to raise funds for the Canadian Arthritis Society in Roblin. Fall tag days support the Society’s programs including home care therapy and patient education. For free literature, write C AR S Assiniboine Hospital Brandon.
The Keystone Pioneer Museum opened July 1 1973 near Roblin Manitoba with a parade led by Sandy Pritschau and a 143 year old horse. Cecil Maguire drove vintage machinery including a 1914 260 Case steam engine while locals donated land and exhibited model steamers and farm gear. Band, dignitaries, and community groups attended as organizers thanked donors and cut the ribbon to the log cabin museum now called Home of the Pioneers.
The Manitoba general election returns show Premier Ed Lehreyer’s New Democratic Party winning its second term with 31 of 57 seats. Incumbent Wally McKenzie, PC, retained Roblin against newcomer Rev. John Oldham ND, as records noted high turnout statewide.
Mrs. Alice Baxter of Sussex and Mrs. Roberta Steeves of Fox Creek visited the Roblin Russell district on a two day trip after attending the Federated Women’s Stateure Convention in Banff Alberta. They toured grain sites, forest plants, and civic institutions with local hosts and concluded with a return flight to Brandon.
A recreational day at Goose Lake risks Swimmer’s itch caused by the cercaria larva from snails. The rash ranges from mild itching to fever and swelling in sensitive individuals. Preventive care includes drying off with a towel while wet and reducing snail hosts in popular swimming areas.
Roblin’s 60th Jubilee notes invite Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce to hold a parade on Monday July 23 with five prize categories for Best Horse and Rider Best Commercial Float Best Non Commercial Float Best Comic Float and Best Decorated Bicycle. Tickets on Diamond Ring donated by Hemings Jewellery support the jubilee fund. Benches placed by local merchants are noted and space is donated for jubilee events.
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