15 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
1
If sunny, picnickers near the Shellmouth Reservoir on the Assiniboine River may use picnic tables at the spring site south of the east bridge on No 5 highway and at the former Pyott building site. Please keep areas clean by using barrels for garbage.
Valerie and Glen Puritch received a note from Wally McKenzie MLA Roblin Constituency and Manitoba Lapel Pins praising their seven to eight years of perfect school attendance. The letter lauded dedication and responsibility of the students and parents and said they set a community precedent challenging future students.
Ken and Finnette Laird of Bragg Creek Alberta announce the birth of their first son Jordy Kenneth on June 22 1971.
The Roblin Agricultural Society revives livestock programs with two classes. A registered breed display features Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn cattle judged for public presentation. An Exotic Cross-Breed Beef Cattle Class uses base cows of British breeds with calves sired by Charolais, Limousin, or Simmental.
The piece guides proper prep by repairing and sanding before painting. It advises selecting finishes by room use, with enamel for washable areas and gloss choices. It suggests using light colors in small rooms, darker tones for large spaces, and painting ceilings to alter perceived height.
Manitoba introduces a uniform basic insurance package for all farm trucks under Autopac. Savings could reach 75 percent on the basic package with licence-insurance fees considered. even with driver licence charges, savings may hit 50 percent. Rates depend on territory, truck age, and weight with four-month initial premiums from November 1, 1971 to February 29, 1972.
Social happenings in Roblin and district include Miss Valerie Puritch working in Winnipeg this summer. Visitors from Ontario British Columbia and Manitoba call on Puritch and others. Over 10 inches of rain falls Sunday with wet start to June. Two weeks leadership training camp in Gimli sponsored by Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Golf trips to Saskatoon and Ontario wrap visits before return.
Shirley Ann Merinuk formerly Roblin received her diploma at graduation exercises of Red River Community College and Winnipeg General Hospital. She attended Tummel Consolidated School and Roblin Collegiate. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Merviuk, she now resides in Winnipeg and has a position in the Bacteriology Department at Winnipeg General Hospital.
The board accepted a low bid from Dauphin Tire & Vulcanizing for owned buses with tires and tubes for 1971 72. Roblin driver Bill Yellonega will operate routes from Roblin to Dauphin Comprehensive School with pickups at Grandview and Gilbert Plains. The board approves summer bus use for Roblin Recreational Committee and senior citizens trips to Shellmouth Dam, while denying some public transportation style requests. Route reviews and a fall change near Shortdale are noted, along with road talks with Grandview council and project work at Grandview School due by July 20. Most teaching positions are filled, with four vacancies remaining.
The June 1971 court results list multiple convictions under the Excise Act Wildlife Act Highway Traffic Act Criminal Code Liquor Control Act and related fines. Notable entries include Fred Zibresky 100 plus 4.50 costs Ella Barron 1.00, Lawrence Alyward 154.00, Earl Chase 154.00, Patrick Mahoney one year suspended for theft and several defendants under the Liquor Control Act with fines ranging from 29.00 to 5450.00.
Tuesday and Thursday gym nights run with low youth female turnout. The Old Intermediate School library opens at 1:00 on Wednesdays. Water Ski Clinic moves from Shellmouth Dam to Silver Beach with 4 dollar registration at the Registration Office, 2295, for Red Cross swimming lessons starting Monday July 19. Bus schedules from New Intermediate School are 9:30 12:20 2:30 with 9:30 first-day reporting.
Rock and broom sessions at the Roblin Curling Rink keep volunteers busy on and off work nights. Ernie Bennett coordinates curlers and helpers. Completed items include ceiling in the waiting room a kitchen hallway and washrooms, plus veneer walls in the waiting room and used plywood paneling in washrooms. A July 13 meeting with 13 in attendance discussed an $1800 cash prize draw on July 26 and ticket handling for master entry. Donations and payments noted include $18 license fee and $65.50 paint. Next meeting is July 19 at 8 pm. all tickets must be accounted for.
The Zorra 4 in 1 Club hosted a July 7 homecoming reunion with 400 to 500 attendees. A parade led by local youth opened the day, followed by remarks from MP Irving Carlson and Rev. Philip Becker. Activities included races, ball games, volleyball, horseshoes, a smorgasbord, and a souvenir awards presentation for distant attendees and large families.
Thousands of Canadians live well today thanks to the Canadian Cancer Society. When a canvasser calls, be generous and help fund vital programs and research.
The St Matthew Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church basement at 8:00 p.m. on July 8 with eight members present. Reverend Borchardt led hymns and Bible study from St Matthew 18:1-35. President Mohr chaired, minutes read, Ziprick covered treasurer duties in Otke's absence. Meeting adjourned followed by a lunch hosted by Onofriechuk and Ziprick.
Miss Darlene Waggoner bride elect of July 24th was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower held at Mrs. Mabel Brade's home on Monday evening July 12th. About fifty guests from Roblin and Inglis attended. Daisy corsages were given to Darlene and her mother Mrs. Pearl Waggoner. A daisy themed decor and contests led by Verla Waggoner and Sandra Currey entertained guests. Master David Todorowich presented gifts from a miniature hay rack. A delicious lunch concluded the evening.
Mr. Vern Andres reports that Canadian Falcon Fabricators of Roblin installed their first water storage dugout liner this month at the Pritshau Greenhouses east of Roblin. Vern has color pictures from the installation to be shown in the shop.
Mr and Mrs William Radford Roblin announce the engagement of their second daughter Dianne Joyce to Robert John Prouse son of Mrs Mary Prouse Brantford Ontario. Wedding planned at Knox United Church Roblin Saturday July 31 at 4 pm.
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