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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
1
The Roblin U C Y held a Sunday May 14 service concert and lunch to honor mothers. The Catechism children and St. Vlad's boys performed a entertaining program and a rose bowl was awarded to the mother with the most children Mrs Walter Sorochuk and to the youngest mother Mrs Peter Szydlowski.
Ethel Douse died May 9 1972 at Roblin District Hospital at age 86. Funeral held May 12 1972 at Roblin Knox United Church with Rev J W Scott officiating. Interment Roblin District Cemetery. Survived by husband Nathaniel son Norman and several siblings and grandchildren. Predeceased by two daughters Evelyn and Gladys and a brother.
Roblin Town Council approved the house numbering plan 110-23-101A from the Municipal Planning Branch. It read By-law No. 726 for the Roblin District Planning Scheme 1971, approved water and sewer debentures, and set tax rates at 60 mills residential and 85.5 mills commercial. Council also awarded a 1972 Chevrolet truck tender for $3,435.69 and purchased a used International truck, plus multiple by-laws and appointments. Building permits for 15 Manitoba Housing homes valued at $240,000 were approved.
Hugh Skinner and family receive an Opportunities For Youth Grant for employing youths to catalog horticultural plant species at the nursery site. The Mark ’69 youth club wins a provincial Step Program grant for a Kids Park in Roblin. Also note the 1972 Chemical Weed Control Guide from Manitoba Agriculture for licensed chemical uses across crops and lawns.
Max Hoffart of the Manitoba Hog Marketing Board spoke at the N F U meeting on May 1 outlining a new levy effective January 1 1972. All hogs slaughtered in Manitoba must be sold through the Board and taxed at 144 percent of gross selling price. He explained the rise from 30 percent per head and noted subsidies under the former Commission. The levy about 56c per hog funds promotion for Manitoba pork in foreign markets and a forthcoming 1974 representative election for six producers with two from Roblin area. A Roblin meeting is planned and producers must register for numbers at the Ag. Rep. office.
The Roblin U C Y with St Vlad s U C Y held Marion s Day on May 7 at Holy Redeemer Church. Fifty three girls and ten boys formed the live Rosary before a supper for about 175 youths. St Vlad s boys performed a concert and Red Square played records. Out of town clubs included Dauphin Yorkton Oakburn Sandy Lake Mink Creek Ituna Wynyard Ethelbert.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lietz returned home last week after holidays in Toronto. Constable G T Radford RCMP of Spruce Grove visited his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Radford. Miss Pat Peteleski of Winnipeg visited her parents over the weekend. Mr Jim Mitchell and Miss Annabelle Galatiuk of Portage la Prairie visited Mr and Mrs Graham Mitchell, with Miss Hazel Mitchell of Virden also visiting. Mr and Mrs J M April returned from holidays in Toronto Ottawa and Montreal and visited their son at Sylvan Lake Alberta and daughter and son in law at Killaly Sask.
Mrs C McKenzie Reporter reports Deepdale visitors Mrs G Morrison and her daughter Jane and baby granddaughter Nicole of Makaroff were last Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs C Ayer. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Doering with Mrs Clifford Ayer visited Dauphin on Friday of last week.
A meeting at the Bield Community Centre on April 28 attracted many members and parents to discuss an achievement day banner for June 10. Plans for a trail ride and wiener roast were made for May 7, with eighteen riders starting from Bield. Riders reported minor aches but enjoyed the afternoon. leader Peter Kowalchuk offered horse judging tips. Reporter Gary Olson.
The May meeting of the U C W after noon group at Mrs McDuffe's home drew 23 members. Mrs Jolliffe chaired. Mrs Britcher led worship on Pettiness from Mary Stewart's Club Women's Creed. Mrs Fyfe reported on a paper by Mrs Jeffrey of Grandview Presbytery. Apr meeting at Mrs C Mitchell with 24 members and one visitor noted.
On May 3 the Royal Purple lodge installed new officers led by Connie Keast with assistance from Russell Lodge members. Attendees included H.R.L. Pat Jones and P.H.R.L. Laycock and a visit from Curtis and 11 members of Togo Lodge No. 222.
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge No 41 hosted the 58th District meeting with 91 members and visitors from Grandview Gilbert Plains Dauphin Swan River and Russell. Helen McQueen Gilbert Plains moderated sessions as Doreen Schaefer Assembly President Nessie Stewart and Cathy McVey attended. Estella Scott received a 50 year jewel for faithful service to her lodge. Swan River Lodge invited to host next district meeting.
In last weeks article the board principal meeting covered Communication Changes and Program. The remaining two subjects are Responsibility and Community. Emphasis in Responsibility centers on the general welfare and well being of the student. Major points include the student’s welfare.
The text covers pants length advice based on heel height and appearance, with style guidance for hems and flare. It then shifts to school discipline, attendance expectations, and a list of staff resignations across Roblin and Gilbert Plains schools, noting budget concerns and board policies on behavior.
Miss Donna Gail Kozak daughter of Ross and Arlene Kozak Roblin Man received employment posting as a dental assistant with the Federal Dental Mobile Clinic. She will work through the summer until University of Manitoba classes resume in September for the 1972 73 term. She plans to graduate with a Dental Hygienist Diploma in April 1973.
RAP findings show a twilight in Christian evolvement with the theme Let There Be Light guiding unity. The Roblin Ministerial Association of eight denominations voices concern for community health, youth alcohol use, family strain, and biblical interpretation while urging church led healing through gospel values.
The May meeting of the Deepdale Ladies Aid was held at Mrs Kenneth McKenzies home on May 10 with ten members present led by Mrs Powell. The group read Psalm 121 and said the Lord’s Prayer. Finances showed 68.42 on hand as of May 1 and lunch proceeds from an auction netted 68.07. They planned the annual bazaar and tea and discussed the sale of Deepdale United Church with Mr Powell to report decisions. The Mizpah blessing closed the session and a lunch was served. Next meeting at Mrs Charman’s.
A new Intermountain Minor Baseball League forms this year featuring Bantam A for players 15 and under. Six teams compete: Roblin Gilbert Plains Grandview Mackay Dauphin A and Dauphin B. Roblin hosts the first home game on Wednesday May 24 with coach B A Hawryluk and hopes for community support.
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