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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
4
Tummel U C W met May 6 at Gladys Shearer home with Isabel Leflar presiding. They discussed selling 50th anniversary United Church spoons and sharing a 50th Anniversary Banner to circulate among Presbyterial units.
Rural Municipality of Shell River council met May 13 1975 with Reeve F H Wilson and five councillors present. Minutes approved. building permits issued for Walter Mitchell and Frank Malashews key dwellings. various permits referred to Planning Commission. White Motor sign permit approved subject to Highway Dept. review. quit claim deed authorized. equipment lease with Highways Dept renewed. anti litter by law 1071 as amended to be advertised. 1975 grant to Roblin Veterinary Services District approved. travel and meeting expenses reimbursed. April accounts approved for payment.
A Roblin school board delays opening a 25000 square foot Collegiate addition until its contractor meets high standards after 300 deficiencies noted in six weeks and 50 remaining at final inspection. The board withholds over 125000 to secure quality while roofing overhaul for a six year old school looms at 500000.
Ralph and Linda Dube announce the birth of their son Mark Fabien on Tuesday May 20 1975 at Victoria General Hospital Winnipeg. He weighed 6 pounds 7 1/2 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches. He is the first grandchild for George and Mrs Behl of Regina and the second for Fabian and Mrs Dube of Roblin.
Mr. Alvin Helstrom of The Pas led a miniature horsemanship clinic for Silver Spurs 4 H Club members at Mr. W. Arndt's farm on Saturday May 17. He demonstrated grooming trim methods for show ponies and hoof trimming while addressing conformation faults. An Amiock judging exercise followed with critique then riding corrections.
A friendly welcome is extended to Miss Janet Palmer of Ludlow New Brunswick employed at Bethesda Lodge for the summer. Mr Peter Schlichter of Winnipeg represents the Parks and Recreation Board this summer in the Duck Mountain area. Renew your Roblin Review subscription today.
The Hillsburg Rural Municipality council met May 9 1975 with Reeve John Perchaluk Jr and councillors present. They discussed renewing a road equipment rental agreement with the highway department and sought a 50 percent grant from Rural Water Services for digging a well and installing a pressure system for the Hillsburg Bield Community Centre. Dennis Nernberg to be paid 25.00 as poundkeeper for 1975. Hillsburg to pay 2140.00 grant to Roblin Veterinary Service District. Cheques 1117 through 1138 totaling 3163.68 were issued.
Travelers note regional water service practices in the United States and Canada. In the Deep South water with ample ice accompanied meals, the Middle States offered water with less ice, and the Northern States served water without ice. In Canada diners reported no water with meals.
The Durston and McCrea engagement pair announces Diane Elizabeth Durston to Thomas Edward McCrea with weddings set for June 28 at home and in Zorra Sask. Corinne Denice Baumung to Rodney Kenneth Curle plan a June 14 ceremony in Regina. Linda Lee Pound to Alfred Arthur Brade also announced with a June 14 1975 2 30 p m wedding at Knox United Church Roblin.
The Roblin Tops Chapter hosted the third annual Provincial Recognition Days on May 9 and 10. One hundred eight Tops girls from twelve Manitoba chapters and three visiting Saskatchewan chapters attended plus regional and area leaders from Manitoba Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Several records were set at the Intermountain School Division Track and Field Championships held on Thursday May 22 at the collegiate. Record breakers include John Panasuik 400 53 8 and 800 2 08 and 4x400 relay. Colin Ritchie pole vault 10 9 and 4x400 relay. Terry Hawryluk 1500 4 44 4. Chuck Brade 5000 19 09. Lee Andres Stan Bahniuk on 4x400 relay. Brian Titanich 400 56 5 and 4x400 relay. Wayne Pwiniuk hurdles 18 8 plus 4x400 relay. Les Galatiuk pole vault 89 and junior 4x400 relay. Glen Miller junior 4x400 relay. Delada Tucker 400 65 6 and junior girls 4x400 relay. Rosalyn Kurtenback hurdles 15 3 and junior 4x400 relay. Stella Panasink 1500 5 56 4. Gail Yellowaga long jump 14 2 and senior girls 4x400 relay. Thirty-nine Collegiate students earned the right to participate in the zone championship on May 28. An afternoon concert of music and dance for grades 7 to 12 was held with proceeds aiding the commencement committee. Performers included the R C I Glee Club, folk singers, dancing group and Marcia Znak. St Winds College contributed choir, band and dancing. Out-of-town guests from Neil land High Brandon performed. Final Drama Club presentation of Anne of Green Gables is being prepared.
Fifty five players braved chilly weather on Sunday May 25 for the Two Ball Mixed Foursome Fun Tournament. Winners include Lindsay Wilson and D Arcy Keast in First Flight Neil McKinnon and Bob Wolfe second. Second Flight Jim Mitchell and Bill Arnott first Reg Becker and Elmer Werschler second. Third Flight Forrie Chase and Bob Pitts first Peter Motulka and Barb Latimer second. Special prize for Most Honest Golfers went to Neil Sewart and Steven McCrudden.
The Roblin Golf and Country Club met on Wednesday May 7 with 21 golfers present. Officers for 1975 include Ed Yorkin as Past President John Burback as President Wayne Schmellinger as Vice President Lawrence Latimer as Secretary Border Hawryluk as Treasurer and directors Murray Goodman Larry Riach Frank Campbell Eugene Bramwell Harry Oliphant and Wil Sutton. 1975 dues: Family 40 Single Men 27 50 Single Ladies 22 50 Students 7 50. Daily green fees 2.00 for adults 1.00 for students. Members must pay daily green fees or maintain paid up status or risk curtailed privileges. Men's tournaments set for June 15 and Sept 21.
Agricultural reporters note U S livestock prices climbed due to tighter market supplies and slow retail adjustments. Beef output reached a record level last fall and winter, with per person availability about 120 pounds annually. Choice steer prices eased from roughly 40 dollars per cwt in October to 34 dollars, while retail beef averaged about 1.40 to 1.30 dollars per pound.
Mr and Mrs Brian Cobb and family of Abby Alberta visited relatives over the weekend. Harold Edel hosted David Edel of Kelowna British Columbia. Len and Darwin Dick of Dauphin visited Hazel Ford and toured Roblin district. Angus Sharpe of Springside Sask hosted Jim Martin’s family on Sunday. Sid Prokopchuk's guests included Joyce Prokopchuk of Misericordia Winnipeg and Audrey Prokopchuk of Keewatin The Pas. Joan Sorochuk and a friend return from a six and a half month European tour visiting London Paris and Madrid and hope to see more of Europe.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid of St. Matthew's Church held a May 7 meeting with 14 members present. The group opened with hymn and prayer, studied Job, debated Ruth and Esther, approved minutes and treasurer's report, and planned future projects. A $15 donation to Bethany Village was decided and Grandview gowns rental for Confirmation was agreed.
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