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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1978
Page
1
Employers are told the July 7 1978 deadline to hire youths aged 16 to 24 for 6 to 16 weeks under the Hire A Student program. Reimbursement rates apply for 16 to 18 year olds and 18 to 24 year olds, with wage levels and period end by October 27 1978.
Application can start now and must end by October 27. Direct relatives of workers cannot be hired. Hire A Student offers help with job openings though hiring through them is optional. Call 937-2792 or visit the Credit Union Building North Door Roblin for program inquiries and eligibility.
Merridale Community Club met Friday June 23 with 21 members including four new. Members oppose demolishing the old Merridale School and voted to repair the roof on July 1 to slow interior deterioration. Exterior painting and the school bell installation are planned soon. A follow up meeting is slated for July 21 at 8 p.m. on the picnic grounds.
Teams from Merridale and San Clara played a ball game with a return match set in San Clara on Sunday afternoon June 25. Both games offered entertaining play. A further match is scheduled for Saturday evening July 1 after roof repairs.
Several local golfers took part in the Gilbert Plains Men's Tournament on Sunday and enjoyed the course and hospitality. Mrs. Florence Ludwig returned home Friday after a holiday in sunny Alberta visiting her sons and families on a farm near Daysland and meeting her new granddaughter.
Letter from J d Avignon secretary notes that a decision is pending and the recipient will receive pertinent information. The letter also forwards a copy to the railway for their information and confirms mailing list inclusion for updates.
The piece promotes Martin and Downs Circus touring with traditional 90 minute shows under the big top. It highlights liberty horses llamas mules dogs trained acts elephants and aerial acts. It notes no reserved seating low admission and pre show petting zoo animal exhibits and pony rides with extra costs.
Wayne J. Stothers of CFIB explains the federation assists 49 000 independent businesses with input on provincial and federal laws. He notes CFIB successes, including the Small Businesses Loans Act offering bank loans at 1 percent over prime. For more information contact Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Circus tickets advance sales noted with circus day activities and family emphasis.
Communities like Russell show benefits of a proper library facility. Roblin could gain similar privileges with council cooperation and citizen effort. Noting Roblin’s top book circulation in 1977 across seven years supports a reading community. By law changes seek rezoning north of First Street and west of Third Avenue to convert to commercial use. Assessments dated June 12 1978 list business real estate and personal property values. Meeting adjourned.
Lottery license No. 101 issued to the Kinsmen Club of Roblin for a raffle with a color television donated by Macleods valued at $529. A license for Robert Liske to operate an electrical business in Roblin is approved for $25. Subdivision approval was given by des-.
High students helped run the day and expressed appreciation for the assistances. A one time canteen offered treats to children, and despite a brief 3:00 p.m. shower activities continued, concluding successfully at 3:30.
The article lists Cubs travelers including Gordon Jose Jim Larocque Frank Cooper Rodney Coulter Stan Jarvis Dwayne Taylor Grant Souter Jason Nash Glen Taylor Lee Coulter Craig McMillan Darcy Vendar and Randy Pearton. Also with the group were Shellie Arnott Cheryl Souter Conrad Starchuk and Darren Carlson. Adults on the trip included Lorraine Souter Glennys McRae nurse Karen Carlson Arnott Arlene Arnott Gerri Beattie Margaret Anderson Margaret Herbert Jo Ann Vendar Gladys Coulter Gloria Taylor and two additional capable bus helpers.
Drivers Ray Lavallee and Paul Dietrich lead two active clubs through a busy year. They participated in Remembrance Day services and a Christmas program at the Senior Citizens Residence and Personal Care Home, and supported winter games ceremonies. They held bake sales bottle drives and sold Christmas trees cookbooks and cookies. They cleaned Rebekah kiddy park hosted skating parties and sliding events and advanced badge work teaching and testing many individuals. Brownies wrapped up with a June 15 picnic and Cubs with a June 18 hike. Winnipeg trip capped a successful year with community support noted.
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