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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1979
Page
1
Editorial explains Pitch-in 79 Week as a town proclamation urging residents to clean yards gardens sheds and debris accumulated over winter. It stresses pride in homes and a tidy environment reflecting collective town spirit.
The Town of Roblin proclaims May 21 to May 26 1979 as Pitch-In 79 Week inviting residents to clean up and beautify the town. The message urges community pride and active participation.
Mr. Tom Midzain of Roblin was the surprise guest of honor at a birthday party held at his home on Saturday evening May 5 to celebrate his 82nd birthday. The event featured cake gifts and warm wishes from family and friends.
A family party in Roblin celebrated Mr Midzain with relatives from Toronto Vancouver Winnipeg Roblin Merridale and others in attendance. The guest of honor, recently released from hospital, was joined by daughter Mrs Wojick and well wishers as the community sent best regards for many happy returns of the day.
The council approved the Roblin pool location but one councillor warned no funds would be provided. At the end of the session the district announced its annual meeting would be held at The Pas on Monday June 18 1979.
Mr Sam Sudeyko from Islington Ontario visited his mother Mrs Nastia Sudeyko in Roblin for a week. He also called on friends and relatives in Roblin and Inglis.
The Liberal speaker criticized government policies, noting farmers face lower returns and pension gaps for widows over 60. He argued new block funding shifted costs to provinces, denied rail abandonment since 1964, and urged positive Liberal governance while endorsing compulsory French in schools. A Dauphin multicultural event is set for May 20 and election night gathering on May 22 at The Wright Place.
The Local Government District of Park reserves its right to bid up to arrears for tax sale purchases. Roads proposed for 1979 include new constructions and repairs in Ward 8 East of Section 31, Ward 4 culverts near Section 30, and Ward 7 East of Section 16 with a 50 50 funding split with the Highways Branch. Additional work in North Park District covers repairs east of NE 33 29 28W, grading north of Section 11 29 28W, straightening curves, and brushing under budget.
The Highways Branch announces a meeting scheduled for Monday, June 11, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. The notice appears to be part of ongoing planning or discussion on highway matters.
No diet or special foods will cure arthritis, but excess weight adds stress to joints. A balanced, nourishing diet supports health. For more information, pamphlets are available from The Arthritis Society at 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg.
De La Mare says law must be enforced with penalties for disobedience while the pool project gains approval amid misgivings. The council passes the rate by law after second and third readings and discusses provincial aid, property ownership changes, a new grader, and a building permit for Billy Waters. A Court of Revision is scheduled for Oct. 9 1979 at 7 30 p.m.
Shauna Milner and Jocelyn Shmon demonstrated basket weaving while Gene Piasta gave an illustrated talk on model building. Posters by Leslie Davis with Roblin Silver Spurs on Conservation of Wildlife and Audra Davies on Sand Dollars highlighted a Public Speaking final with fifteen 4 H'ers across three age groups. Judges included Lee Friesen and Curtis Johnson as the event notes the rise of informal communications and future use of slides and transparencies.
Runners-up from districts include Juniors Teresa Kieper Sherton Nifty Needlers Barbara Digby Assiniboine 4-H Pamela Wowchuk Renner 4-H Anil Sud Ethelbert 4-H. In termediate Heather McKim Minitonal Mini Makers Lucille Molgate Laurier Shauna Milner Dauphin Sew-So's Magdalene Kurtenbach Assiniboine. Senior Claudine Latulippe Borketon David Bayduza Fork River Bradley Gray Binscarth Dennis Dunneth Renner.
Judges for the Public Speaking were Mrs. Mary Prokopowich of Dauphin Mrs. Donnie Dunn of Russell Mrs. Roseann Wowchuk of Swan River and Ms Dori Gingera. Summer assistant Ag Rep at Avis Komarinisky chaired informal communications. Cheryl Digby Roblin region's past Junior Director on Manitoba Club Council chaired the Public Speaking. Attendees impressed by the speakers. Learn to communicate the 4 H way Learn to do By Doing.
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