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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1979
Page
6
In Roblin Swan River battles North Stars in Parkland Hockey League opener. Hub Carriere opened the scoring for Roblin, Swan River answered with Demchuck and Alexander, Salotwinski tied it, then Gene Westby gave Swan River the lead before the period ended.
Roblin built a late first period run to lead 7-6 at intermission then dominated the final period with goals from Holovach Yeroschak and Fisher and a late unassisted score from Messinbird to beat Swan River 9-6. Referee Bill Little called 23 penalties, 13 against Swan River.
The Swan River Imperials edged Roblin North Stars 13 to 10 in Swan River on March 13 to even the Parkland Hockey League series at one game each. Penalties totaled twenty five, with Roblin receiving 14 and Swan River 11. Swan River goals by Lt Atkinson K Alexander B Russell and C Atkinson led the scoring, while Roblin’s Bill Solotwinski Cliff Pomedli Terry Nattrass Alex Horne Alvin Yeroschak added multiple markers.
A Manitoba Theatre Workshop group presented a WWI migration play on March 14 with seven members including a stage manager, receiving a standing ovation and a 15 minute Q and A for students. Community show followed that evening. Junior basketball at Gilbert Plains on the 10th saw grade seven to nine players compete. Roblin girls and Dauphin boys claimed titles while grade nine girls fell to Dauphin in finals. Grade nine boys won their third straight tourney after overtime. Curling finals were postponed due to ice resurfacing and will be covered next week. Consul General spoke last Wednesday on Diplomacy and the Garrison Diversion Project, addressing students and teachers.
A lively session addressed cross border topics affecting students and faculty. The discussion covered bilateral relations and regional concerns, highlighting shared interests and future collaboration opportunities.
The 1979 Angels capped a stellar season by winning five tourney titles and the Provincial B Championship 55 to 35 over Killarney. They finished 25 victories with 1706 points, led by Evelyn Ostrowski returning from injury and Debbie Andres breaking the school scoring record with 610 points.
Debbie Piwniak is listed with 221 rebounds and an overall proficiency of 420, while Pat Piwniak posts a 519 proficiency with 394 rebounds and 279 points. Other scorers include Sharon Radwanski 171, Marg Liske 110, Linda Hawryluk 48, Ruth Borchardt 38, Monica Clearwater 36, Gloria Anhalt 19, Donna Bouvier 18, and Cheryl Markosky 8.
Emma Andres' four some won oldest rink prize while Ellen Robertson rink posted the largest end with eight ends on the final day. Beth Armstrong rink from Inglis took the largest end prize for seven ends in the first three days. Winners received 24 loaves of bread donated by Parkland Bakery for their meals.
A banquet occurred at the Sacred Heart Auditorium on Saturday March 10 at 5 p.m. The event followed local traditions and drew community members for the meal and speeches.
Mary Sorbo’s rink took 4th place in the second event and Barb Latimer’s rink finished 4th in the third event. Mrs. Bachman Oma Bachman expresses thanks to attendants and for cards flowers and gifts received.
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