Senior Citizens Carpet Bowling Draws Wide District Participation
Full teams from five districts competed in a senior citizens carpet bowling event at Intermountain-Pelly Trail held in the Intermediate School Multi-Purpose Room at 11 00 a m Saturday. Margaret Petillion Turtle River won Ladies' Singles while Larry Bilodeau Turtle River claimed Men's Singles. Swan Valley pair Valda Mullen Hattie Latimer with Bill Wotherspoon Lindsay Wotherspoon won Mixed Doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain-Pelly Trail
Dauphin Ochre
Turtle River
Duck Mountain
Swan Valley
Margaret Petillion
Valda Mullen
Hattie Latimer
Bill Wotherspoon
Lindsay Wotherspoon
Pinkie Davie
Dauphin
Valda Mullin
Swan River
Local Folks Visit and Family News in Grand Narrows
Doug Radford of Edmonton visited with his parents the Radfords and other relatives here last week. Gordon Dixon of Leaf Rapids and his daughter stayed with relatives and Herb Lovas at Silverton. Orville Wilson returns home after knee surgery in Yorkton. wife also home. Branconnier families travel to Winnipeg where Rene Branconnier graduates as a Meat Cutter and accepts work with Federated Co-ops in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Radford
Edmonton
Howard Radford
Gordon Dixon
Leaf Rapids
Herb Lovas
Silverton
Orville Wilson
Yorkton
Dave Branconnier
Edward Branconnier
Rene Branconnier
Winnipeg
Rene
Red River Community College
Emil Branconnier
City
Federated Co-ops
Russell
Births Jay-Anna Beth and Erica Cherise Arrive
John and Shelley Major announce the birth of their daughter Jay-Anna Beth on January 26 1978 at Women's Pavilion Winnipeg weighing 8 lbs 5 ozs Grandparents Herb Poyser Roblin and Stan Major St Norbert Man Also Robert and Darcie Lovas Yorkton announce their daughter Erica Cherise born February 21 1978 at Yorkton Union Hospital weighing 9 lbs oz Proud grandparents Steve Yellawega Shortdale and Arthur Lovas Roblin
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John
Shelley Major
Robert
Darcie Lovas
Yorkton
Sask
Erica Cherise
Yorkton Union Hospital
Steve Yellawega
Shortdale
Arthur Lovas
Roblin
Senior Citizens Housing Plan Update From M H R C Chairman
In a formal note, Chairman F Fileccia states budget constraints may limit a 24 unit elderly housing project. The M H R C will use the designated property if staff provide an updated survey of need. He invites any required clarifications and offers to be contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H.R.C
F. Fileccia
Continuation of Article Ond Tummel
Continuation of the article references Jack Mitchell Anna Jamieson and Margaret DeLaMare with presbyteral president and Rev Glenna Beauchamp. Further context unclear but indicates religious leadership discussion.
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Jack Mitchell
Anna Jamieson
Margaret DeLaMare
Glenna Beauchamp
Ministers and Ministry Theme at United Church Presbytery
The presbytery meeting of the United Church at The Pas ran February 10 to 12 with Ministers and Ministry among the theme topics. Cliff McCrea Gary McCrea spent the weekend in Winnipeg. Mrs Jean Switzer of Kelowna visited Denis Johnston's home.
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The
United Church
Pas
Cliff McCrea
Gary McCrea
Winnipeg
Jean Switzer
Kelowna
Denis Johnston
Welcome for new Deepdale residents Mr and Mrs DuQuay
Mr and Mrs DuQuay of Winnipeg have moved into the late Vernon Taylor’s Deepdale home two miles northeast. He is a meat inspector for Roblin. Their children are Michael 12 and Devlin 3. Mrs Severin and Mrs Lindsay Taylor visited Winnipeg. Mrs Neil Taylor spent days in Roblin Hospital for tests.
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DuQuay
Winnipeg
Vernon Taylor
Deepdale
Roblin
Michael
Devlin
Neil Taylor
Roblin Hospital
Parties and games mark Fifty & Over Club events
About sixty five members enjoyed a potluck supper and a Valentine dance on February 16. Carpet Bowling featured in Parkland Regional Games on February 25 with Jean van Crecht and Adam Milcharek taking second, and the team of Micky Syko Madeline Ireland Chris Tummon and Annie Styba finishing third. An open card party is set for March 4 and a March 17 potluck and social evening is planned. Membership for 1978 reached 290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland
Jean van Crecht
Adam Milcharek
Micky Syko
Madeline
Ireland
Chris Tummon
Annie Styba
Manitoba Women’s group notes renewals and events
About a hundred members have not renewed their memberships yet and social activities are limited to paid-up members. The centre’s membership board was updated. A new rubber-backed runner was installed for safety on linoleum. Worship service came from Beginning Again and Psalms were read. Treasurer’s report and roll call noted interest. Eight pies will be baked for Roblin U C W meals for the Manitoba Winter Games on February 18. Cards and a NZ letter from Diane Livingston were received. 1978 meeting booklets and monthly fundraiser idea were prepared. Ruby Alexander reported on a Presbytery meeting at The Pas. The meeting closed with the Women's Creed. Next meeting at Betty Robin’s home.
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Roblin U.C.W
Manitoba
Diane Livingston
New Zealand
Tummel U C W Meeting Attended by Eight Members
Tummel U C W met on February 14 at the home of Mrs. Jean Livingston with eight members present. President Betty Robin opened the gathering with the usual business and discussion.
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Tummel U.C.W
Jean Livingston
Betty Robin
Roblin District Welcomes Grandview Farmers and Council
John Robertson announces the Roblin and District Veterinary Board welcomes Grandview Municipality and its farmers to the Roblin district. Dr W E K McCauley of Roblin Vet Clinic will service Grandview with on call backup from Dr Elroy Mann. Clinic number 937-4623.
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John Robertson
Roblin
Bield area social notes and obituaries
Winnipeg visitors include Mr and Mrs Bill Watson and Mrs Dorothy Bailes. Mrs Arthur Lovas returns from Winnipeg and Kenora visits. Bield Ladies Club served supper for Parkland Winter Games athletes on February 19. Death reported for Mrs Alex Miller of Winnipeg, former farmer and Bield postmaster. Lovas family visited Robert Lovas in Yorkton and Darcie and Erica in Yorkton hospital.
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Bill Watson
Winnipeg
Dorothy Bailes
Bailes
Arthur Lovas
Peter Matsyk
John Lovas
Kenora
Bield Ladies Club
Parkland
Alex Miller
Alex
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Larry Bilodeau
Grand Narrows
Alice Murray
Roblin Cleaners & Carpet Centre
Roblin, Man
McMunn & Yates Building Supplies
C. McKenzie
Ste. Rose
Bernay Mullin
Mable Craig
Ruby Alexander
the Pas
Veterinary Service District
Harold M. Boughton
Department of Agriculture
C.c
John Robertson Inglis
Texaco
Emil
Man
Mrs. Art
Bieldhur Lovas
Heporter
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