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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1976
Page
4
Dahlias adapt to most soils and vegetables, thriving in well drained sandy loam. They vary in size from tall to dwarf, come in many colors, and require staking at planting. Water needs are high but drainage must be good to prevent wet feet.
Mr and Mrs Bob Wildeman spent two weeks visiting their son and daughter in law Eugene Wideman and Adrienne in Ricinus Alberta and the Wm Sanders family in Medicine Hat Alberta.
The article advises feeding oats in late May or early June to support grazing after mid July. Oats boost weight gain and milk supply compared with dry native pasture, making oats a safety valve for July to August pasture planning and preventing overgrazing.
Mr and Mrs Ernie McKay of Roblin win the Manitoba Public Housing Tenants Association 1975 Festival of Flowers award for care of home grounds and beautification. The prize was a silver tray presented by Robert J Jerret at a Portage la Prairie banquet. This was the first year of the event and the McKays were the only northern area winners.
Walter and Holly Kelbert officially opened 3 Way Service 8 Way Service on Saturday May 8 from 8 am to 11 pm after purchasing the business January 1 1976 from Mr and Mrs Albert Otke. Free coffee doughnuts and balloons plus a 25 cent car wash ticket with each $5 gas purchase were offered. Nine door prizes were awarded including a fishing outfit a calculator and various gifts. The Kelbergs moved from Thompson to Roblin with three children Darla Sherrie and Tara.
Parliament is divided over the Capital Punishment Bill while the Justice Committee handles gun control measures. The government argues a five year license screens violent individuals yet predicts widespread licensing of about four million gun owners with little effect on homicide rates.
Mr and Mrs Joe Yakubowski of Roblin and Mr and Mrs Sandy Bezan of Leaf Rapids announce the marriage of their children Bill and Darlene. The ceremony occurred April 10 1976 at Kitsiland United Church Vancouver BC.
Mani toba agriculture entomologists urge pre emergent seed treatment of rapeseed with Lindane or Furadan to curb flea beetle damage. Trials show about 2.7 bushels per acre yield gain at Valley River with label rate use. If beetles surge post emergence, post treatment with Furadan or Guthion may be needed. Lindane requires separate mixing equipment due to contamination risk.
Engagement notices for Doreen Onofriechuk to George Alexander of Winnipeg and Dottie Ruth Kozak to John Macola, both with weddings scheduled in Winnipeg Man. Doreen and George plan May 29 1976 at 3 30 p m at St Deme Trio Romanian Orthodox Church. Dottie Ruth and John set June 12 1976 at 3 p m at St Andrews Ukrainian Catholic Church Euclid Ave Winnipeg.
Roblin hosts a grand opening weekend for Roblin Sporting Goods at Main Street and First Avenue. Owner John Norman, long-time Valley View Service operator, offered free angler clips to the first 50 customers and six door prizes including a 22 kt gold fish stringer and a Berkley reel.
Local residents return from holidays and attend family events while the New Westminster Bruins contend for the Memorial Cup in Montreal. Bruce Andres of Roblin plays for the 1975-76 Bruins. Reg Leach of Philadelphia hits 16th playoff goal. multiple visits and travel noted among Roblin area families. Holidaymakers include Bob Cross and Ken Hansein among Acapulco visitors.
Jay Malik of Gilbert Plains will join 120 Manitoba educators at a national conference in Ottawa hosted by the Canadian Teachers Federation. May 16 to 18 at Carleton University the gathering aims to study Canada’s education quality from classroom to curriculum with a classroom focus.
The Summer Recreation Directors Project funds 54 university students under the Student Temporary Employment Program to aid local Recreation Commissions in Manitoba from May 26 to August 25 1976. Directors will train in Gimli May 18 to May 21 covering roles, programming, facilities use and volunteer involvement for community recreation.
The May 4 senior band from Brandon High performed a noon concert closing a 1975-76 series. Senior and junior track meets produced multiple records led by Brenda McArthur in hurdles and Wayne Piwniak in javelin. Junior girls and boys posted top marks with Gwen Jamieson named top female athlete and Murray Roe top male athlete at Swan River meet.
The Roblin Silver Spurs held a 4-H Light Horse and Pony meeting May 5 at Cathy Wilsons home. Elizabeth Onofriechuk led the treasurer report, crests were handed out, Rally Day uniforms discussed, and June 26 achieved. A May 6 judging clinic with Mr. McDonald of Russell followed by a conformation review and Q A. Coffee and donuts closed the event. Reporter Carol Onofriechuk.
Master Corporal Lloyd A Ironstand of Shortdale Manitoba received a commendation from General J A Dextraze for pulling a soldier to safety after a live grenade was dropped near a throwing area at Dundurn Saskatchewan last October. The action saved both men from serious injury according to Lieutenant Colonel R I Stewart.
Mr and Mrs F H Chase announce the birth of Lori Anne at St Boniface Hospital Sunday May 2 1976 in Winnipeg weighing 7 lbs 12 oz A sister for Shanna and second daughter for Mr and Mrs Keith Gottfried of Winnipeg
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