18 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
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The Roblin Branch No. 24 of the Royal Canadian Legion met with 21 members in the Legion Club Rooms. They announced a membership drive and will host the Legion Annual Bonspiel and an April supper meeting with life memberships and past presidents' badges to be presented.
Judy Smigelsky was crowned queen of Roblin's carnival at the Roblin arena by Mayor Fred Newton on March 13. Lorr aine Jerome and Debbie Radford named first and second princesses, with sponsors Roblin Collegiate, Chamber of Commerce, and Roblin Kinettes. The event featured costume contests for ages 5 and under, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12, plus pairs and comics, a figure skating demonstration, a hockey game between married and single ladies, broomball, and a final door prize. Approximately $800 was raised for the new rink.
The article lists topics teachers value in parent teacher interviews. It stresses understanding how the child feels about school, reducing nervousness, and correcting causes of unhappiness. It notes family dynamics, home environment, and health influence behavior and learning, guiding teachers to tailor support.
The Ag Rep reports an annual Easter West youth leadership session for Parkland Region and The Pas, April 12–15. Ages 15–19 may enroll, maximum 80 participants. Application deadline March 26 through the Ag Rep office. Conference aims to build awareness via group discussions with Extension staff, sleeping bags required, and lodging at The Pas Collegiate Institute.
Mr and Mrs Bob Burmas announce the birth of their son Maria Walter in Vancouver British Columbia born February 18 weighing six pounds fifteen ounces Grandson of Walter and Victoria Sorochuk Iris Sorochuk as the maternal grandmother.
Roblin St Winds edges Virden 7 5 in overtime to take the Manitoba Midget B semi final second game and force a finals clash with Elm Creek next week. Greg Terleski scores twice and Merv Safronetz nets the OT winner with assists from Biolobkoski and Terleski. Parkland League note: Roblin North Stars 10 Grandview Comets 2 with Wagner and Dube leading scoring.
The March meeting of the Makaroff Women's Institute was held at Mrs. O Hilderman's home on March 10. Six members and one visitor answered the roll call for Pictures for the Shower Committee. three members were absent. President Hilderman presided. minutes and a treasury report showing $8 were read. Correspondence included letters from the Red Cross and Cancer Society, with the latter's News Letter. funds may be raised later to support the appeal. Sunshine reports noted three treats sent out. Plans discussed for a concert, with dates adjusted. the group decided to drop the dance idea and prepare items after the next meeting, hoping full attendance to finalize details. March 25 was set for members to meet at the Hall to clean the floor. Jackpot won by Mrs. L R Beattie. Lunch afterward served by Mesdames J Duns and K Addis, co-hostesses Pearl Elliott.
On Tuesday March Sth the Air Cadets held parade with 37 cadets 4 officers 3 instructors and 7 visitors. Captain Paul Galatiuk led inspection with Lt. Graham Galatiuk and Sgt. Rick Thom. Allan Filewich was most improved earning the lanyard and a $1 bill. Cadets applied for six week courses at Camp Borden in Physical Fitness Recreation and Aero-engine study plus a four week Banff Ground Search course and a four week Europe exchange visit with a $1090 honorarium for all participants. Interviews at Portage la Prairie the weekend of March 28 will select who attends those courses.
A Saturday night fire partly destroyed a barn at the Mat Wehman farm in Petlura, 25 miles southeast of Roblin. Fifty-eight hogs perished in the blaze, which started around 8 p.m. local time. Fire crews battled the flames but could not save the animals.
Mr and Mrs Ed J Lang an announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Carroll Stella to Const Garry Eichenlaub RCMP of Gil lam Manitoba son of Mr and Mrs John Eichenlaub Unity Sask The wedding is set for April 17 1971 at St Edwards Roman Catholic Church Winnipeg Also Mr and Mrs Arthur Currey Roblin announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Haver Dawn to Bruce Allan Harburn second son of Mr and Mrs M James Harburn Flin Flon The wedding is set for April 10 1971 at Knox United Church Roblin
Around Town notes report Mr and Mrs P J Gaber returning from holidays in Jamaica and a cruise of the islands won by Mr Gaber on a Cockshutt sales promotion. Also listed are visits from Miss Haver Currey and Mr Bruce Harburn of Flin Flon to the Currey home, and other weekend visits between Roblin Yorkton Winnipeg The Pas and various family homes.
The Ladies Auxiliary held a March 5 card party in the club rooms with Mrs. C. Tummon winning Ladies High and Dorothy Jansund Ladies Low. New members Dorothy Jansund and Sandra Titanich were initiated, while several members plan to attend the March 22 bonspiel at Grandview. The Legion and Auxiliary will combine their bonspiel this year and cupboards are being built in the club rooms.
Parkland Festival lists winners by class numbers and names across Piano Duets Sight Reading Vocal Solo and Instrumental categories. Notable entries include Bert Sanders Caren Yerema Brenda Maksy Brenda Weeres Terry Shearer Nancy Bailes Veronica Kozak Karen Armstrong Cynthia Hushka Heather Skinner Gwen McArthur Sherry Borden Kathy Crabb Lydia Kurchak Karen Hawryluk and many more with ensembles and soloists across senior and intermediate levels. (Continued Next Week)
The rink committee and the Royal Purple ladies hosted a successful carnival on Saturday night. Donations toward the shingle fund totaled from many supporters including S Kitkowski 25.00 Lena Thompson 4.00 Ken Gaber 4.00 W E B Dayson 8.00 Archie McFadyen 5.00 John Hunter 8.00 Dave Hunter 10.00 H Chick 5.00 J Mortemore 16.00 R Ritchie 4.00 M Nykolaishyn 10.00 Philip Ostrowski 20.00 Dorothea McKenzie 5.00 Florence Eliott 4.00 Eva Boyce 4.00 Mr and Mrs W A Boyce 4.00 Helen Ritchie 4.00 Edna Rogers 4.00 Art Currey 20.00 A J Arnott 5.00 S Charambura 5.00 Vince Reyda 10.00.
The Intermountain Division plans new teacher recruitment as annual departures occur. The superintendent interviews applicants and recommends contracts to the board. A brochure outlines schools, towns, organizations, and an opening message stressing teamwork, accountability, and evaluative criteria for professionalism, classroom management, teaching, student response, and overall effectiveness.
Roblin Collegiate Senior Girls closed a strong season by capturing the divisional championship after a two game total point series against Minitonas. A tough second game Saturday followed a seven point Thursday loss as coach Jim McMillan led the squad to multiple trophies for the season. Junior Girls also triumphed at Swan River, Judy Smigelski crowned carnival queen, and badminton is underway with growing student involvement and school spirit.
The community enjoyed greater festival involvement despite teacher shortages. Returns of piano teachers and students boosted activity. After nine years of competitions, adjudicators note higher standards and the award ceremony concluded a three day program with a trophy presentation. Special thanks to Roblin Recreation Committee for a $150 donation.
Moody Institute of Science presents God of the Atom at 7 30 p m Sunday at Evangelical Church 7th Ave N W Roblin. Everyone welcome to attend.
Roblin saw three break-ins early Saturday with Kozmeniuk Hardware losing about 2400 after assailants pried the rear door and allegedly used nitroglycerine to blast the safe. The Town office was robbed of 29 dollars, Simpsons Sears mail order store entered but yielded little value. Local RCMP continue investigations.
In the Snake Creek League Bantam semi final, Roblin Mustangs beat Binscorth Hawks 8-2. Mustangs led 3-0 and 5-0 at periods, with Merv Hilland scoring five and Terry Kostick three. Pat Tanner and Bradley Matheson scored for Binscarth. A March 17 rematch in Binscarth determines who plays FoxwarrenSt Lazare winner in a March 20 title game in Foxwarren.
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