Recreation Commission Accepts Arena Fee Proposal
At the June meeting on Tuesday June 3 the Recreation Commission approved a new arena rental fee plan. The schedule sets rates for arena ice surface and lobby at 350 per day, private and commercial 300 per day, local non commercial 150 per day, and lobby with washrooms 100 per day. A 150 retainer is required to be refunded if the arena is left in good condition. Some groups like the Agricultural Society Horticultural Society and 4-H will not pay rental fees but must pay the retainer. Winter ice fees to be discussed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Commission
Arena
Ron Landry
Agricultural Society
Horticultural Society
4-H
Landry
Arena Committee
Commission
Arena Board
Mpsyep
Suzir ja Dancers to Represent Parkland at Brandon Concert
Roblin's Suzir ja Dancers under Gary Kohach will perform at Brandon on Sunday June 15 at 2 p.m. in the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium as part of the Provincial Hi-Lites Concert featuring Manitoba's 87 arts festivals. Guest artists include Robert Shannon Bruce Fehr David Adams Jill Rothberg Howard Bach and the Brandon University Brass Trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Suzir’ Ja
Gary Kohach
Parkland
Brandon
Manitoba Centennial
Manitoba
Toronto
Tain
Manitou
the Pas
Winnipeg
Swan Lake
Pilot Mound
Portage
Flin Flon
Birtle
Altona
Gladstone
Pembina Valley
Virden
Boissevain
Shilo
Dauphin
Swan Valley
Steinbach
Neelin
Robert Shannon
Bruce Fehr
David Adams
Jill Rothberg
Howard Bach
Monthly Progress Report for May from Roblin HAS Manager
Joanne Pearton reports on the Manitoba Private Sector Youth Employment Program in Roblin. She notes job openings may be scarce without the program, discusses on-site participants, student registrations, ad coverage, and confusion between HAS and MP SYEP. Local support and ideas from Roblin residents are highlighted as she plans further assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Pearton
Roblin
Manitoba
Donkey Baseball Delights Roblin Audience
A donkey baseball game drew over 1600 fans in Roblin with 11 donkeys from Fenelon Ontario and two chaperones. Lions and Kinse men clowned through a novelty match as Buck Twinkle Toes Gus Shortie Esprit Chocolate Doberman Sparky the Spark Sprint Shaggy and Hay Thrower starred in field positions determined by each donkey’s behavior.
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Roblin
Twinkle Toes
Gus
Shortie
Esprit
Chocolate
Doberman
Sparky the Spark
Sprint
Shaggy
Hay Thrower
Nils Semmiler
Semmiler
Semmler
Poster Contest Winners Announced at Roblin Intermediate School
Winners from 14 entries in the Hire A Student poster contest were announced Thursday morning at Roblin Intermediate School. Allan Yeo won $10 for first place, Debbie Ziolkoski $5 for second, Jeff Boguski two theatre tickets for third, Diane Dumont a dollar and honorable mention. Judges were Hugh Kines Dorothy Giles and Don Cross. Ribbons donated by Roblin Florists and book marker ribbons by Arlene's Florists.
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Roblin
Debbie Ziolkoski
Jeff Boguski
Diane Dumont
Hugh Kines
Dorothy Giles
Don Cross
Roblin Florists
Arlene
Allan Yeo
Joanne Pearton
Ag Society Seeks Agreement With Rec Commission
At the Roblin Recreation Commission meeting a delegation from the Agricultural Society sought a land and building agreement with the recreation board. They also requested approval to install two wash racks and fencing along the west side of the grounds. A secretary treasurer was to be hired, and past booth payments were discussed with partial recoveries noted. The board approved liability coverage for programs totaling 2 million dollars and a 420 dollar annual premium.
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Recreation Commission
The
Agricultural Society
Commission
Recreation Board
Ag Society
Nancy Leflar
Walter Arndt
Judy Andres
Booth
Mr Alfred Dixon Reaches Century Birthday in 1980
Alfred Dixon turned one hundred on Monday June 9 1980 and celebrations marked the event. A birthday dinner at Saturn Motor Hotel Sunday June 8 drew about 50 Legion and Legion Auxiliary members. A come and go tea at Earl and Lorene Ward’s country home Sunday afternoon brought 75 guests. Constable Bill Coghlin entertained on bagpipes and Brian Ward presented a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dixon
Saturn Motor Hotel
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Dixon
Earl and
Lorene Ward
Bill Coghlin
Brian Ward
Roblin residents boost Manitoba Heart Foundation drive
Roblin residents contribute to a statewide fund drive with $1,245 in February. The Manitoba Heart Foundation surpassed its $690,000 target, with total Manitoba donations reaching $728,000 and an extra $38,000 added. Research funding rises from $558,000 to $608,000 for thirty programs.
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Roblin
Manitoba Heart Foundation
Manitoba
Canvon
E. G
Ted) Brownell
Heart Fund
Parkland Tourism Meeting Held in Roblin
The June meeting of the Parkland Tourist and Convention Association took place in Roblin on June 2. Officials reported on highway requests, a 1980 cavalcade, and reviews of the Manitoba tourism gatherings. The group discussed rebranding to Tourism Manitoba Parkland Region and plans a 1981 membership drive.
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Parkland
Roblin
Roblin Review
Sandra Dudych
Parkland Tourist and Convention Association
Minister of Highways and Transportation
Northern Woods and Waters Route Association
Tourist Convention Association of Manitoba
Dauphin
Manitoba
Canada Post
Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba
Tourist Industry Association of Manitoba
Tourism
Manitoba Parkland
Lagoon Project Nears Septic Lagoon Opening
Roblin will start the new lagoon project with Keating Brothers of Russell awarded the tender for the lagoon and Bob Agar with Eldon Johnson of Roblin handling the pipeline. Construction begins June 10 with a two month build and one month for testing and hookups. The lagoon should be operational in September to avoid freezing.
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Roblin
Jim Hilland
The
Hilland
Keating Brothers
Russell
Bob Agar
Eldon Johnson
Parkland region sets priorities for 19 250 funds
Parkland meeting in Roblin discusses how 19 250 provincial funds for sports and recreation will be allocated within the Parkland region. Priorities include regional communication leadership training and regional competition with funds to be channelled through a regional association and submitted priorities by June 20.
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Parkland
Roblin
Parkland Sports Meeting
Roblin Review
Sandra Dudych
Parkland Sports
Department of Fitness Sports and Recreation
Parkland Region
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REC Commission
Suzir'ja
Souris
Thompson
Rockwood
Carberry
Killarney
Northwest Marquette
Winkler
Tiger Hills
Interlake
Neepawa
Morden
Moun
Roblin. Cars
Lion al Bernard
Lion Elder
Dave McGill
Marcel Gregoire
Churchbridge
McGill
Department of Fitness, Recreation and Sports
Roblin Minor Hockey Association
Mr. Alfred Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Reid Crowthers
South Lagoon
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