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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1978
Page
4
The Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast meeting at Roblin Motor Inn to plan Christmas promotions and extended store hours. Prize vouchers will be awarded in a fourfold cash draw, with hours set for December 18 19 20 until 6 pm and December 21 22 23 until 9 pm, plus post Christmas hours.
Town council at a special meeting approves Roblin Concrete and Supply to demolish the old elementary school on 2nd Avenue S W. site clearance and backfill to the council’s satisfaction for 8335 dollars, with work to finish by March 1, 1978. A lottery licence 111 is issued to the Roblin Kinettes for a raffle valued at 50 dollars.
Roblin council meeting chaired by Mayor F W Sutton approves 1978 minutes and payments. Assessments totaling 6020 added to 1978 taxes. Salvation Army Christmas Cheer kettle permitted for Dec 16 1978. Lottery licences issued for Roblin Local LPN raffle and Roblin Ladies Afternoon Curling Club raffle. By law 25-78 to cancel Local Improvement Taxes read first time. By law 26-78 to cancel taxes 1156.78 and expenses 342.24 read final. Committees named for 1979 term and regional boards appointed.
The Roblin Happy Homemakers 4-H Club held its second meeting November 13 at Debbie Pound’s home with eight members and four readers present. Danette Cranwell reported on an Executive Workshop from November 9, 1978, in Roblin. New officers were elected Debby Pound reporter and Shirley Toback senior rep district council. The group changed meetings to the second Tuesday at 7 30 p m and planned a December 12 Christmas party at Noreen Nykyforak’s home with a $1 gift exchange among members and leaders. A donation to the Manitoba Club Council and sale of extra uniform material were discussed, plus a possible marshmallow roast. Meeting adjourned. Don Jacobs of Winnipegosis $50.00
Roblin opens four new youth groups at the Evangelical Mission Church with a blast off party on Thursday November 28 providing games, refreshments, music led by Shiela Jones, and weekly meetings. Leaders include Rose Charbonneau Carol Bailey Dawn Bailey Janice McGinnis with helpers. Transportation from Roblin Schools is provided.
A new slate of officers and club representatives for the 78 79 curling season is listed. Names include Past President Bernie Fillion President Doug Hunter Vice President Mabel Kelso Secretary Charles Montieth Treasurer Elwin Becker and reps Cheryl Cockerill Sharon Mc Millian Win de Groot Hannah Andres. The men’s club has no representative yet.
The Roblin North Stars announce their 78 79 executive headlined by President Vernon Andres and Coach Richard Harvey. Other roles include Vice President Bill Nattress Manager John Barnack Secretary Olga Solotwinski Treasurer Bonnie Harvey and Director Alex Kurchak with equipment manager Frank Tyschinski.
The Canadian Red Cross Society urges hikers to carry a survival kit warm clothing and a compass on winter treks. Prolonged cold exposure can lower core temperature and pose fatal risks.
Roblin North Stars opened league play with two home games at Roblin. On November 21 they lost 18 to 5 to Cote Selects with Roblin’s lone goal by Hubert Carriere. November 28 they faced Ste Rose, trailing 4–1 after the first period as Ste Rose led the scoring with four goals.
The Cubs and Scouts in Roblin elected Art de Groot as president, Arnold Jose as treasurer, Sheldon Jones as first vice, George Giles as second vice, Winnie de Groot as coordinator, Al Bernard as scout leader, and Lorene Ward as secretary at a meeting held November 25. They plan to sell Christmas trees again and invite community support, with Arnold Jose to assist weekly.
After two years of community effort the old Goose Lake Primary School is being demolished. The council rejected all proposed uses, ending any hope of preservation and leaving the site awaiting new occupancy.
Eli Cox & Sons Ltd of Roblin won Western Grocers Summer Salad Promotion for the second year in a row among about 150 Dauphin area stores. Pat Markham presented a plaque and a 12 inch portable television to Paul Salamanonicez, who oversees the produce department for Jim Cox, the store owner.
The Keystone Pioneer Museum Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Doris Johnstone's home with eight members and three visitors. Winnie de Groot reported on Winnipeg seminars, a new member joined, plans for a February 79 rummage sale were made, and prizes were awarded. Next gathering at Barbara and Eva Stefler's home on December 11 at 1 30 p.m. with gift exchange.
Mr and Mrs Wm Burland and family from Arcola Saskatchewan visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Yeo and family during the weekend, sharing time with the local household and relatives.
Merridale Community Club held a Sadie Hawkins Box Social at Merridale School on Saturday November 25 with male hosts Wayne Cockerill Calvin Ludwig Mort Cockerill and Mike Sanders. The event featured dancing to Johnny Horton Freddie Fender and others and an auction of lunches prepared by the men. A surprise occurred when lunch names were swapped at opening.
The Assiniboine 4-H Clubs met November 15 at Castleavery School with 23 members and 12 parents. President Donna Digby led the pledge, Susan Morrison read minutes and the treasurer reported. A year’s project cheques were voted to club funds. Brian Digby spoke on a 4-H workshop. leaders, including Mrs. Roe and Mrs. Marlene Shearer, gave project reports.
Roblin Happy Homemakers 4-H Club reorganized and met in October with twelve members attending. Officers elected include President Danette Cranwell, Vice-President Shelly McFadyen, Secretary Shelly Arnott, Treasurer Rhonda Sigurdson, Junior District Council Shelly McFadyen. Members discussed projects in foods clothing woodworking photography home design junior reader and conservation.
Roblin church clergy are invited to submit a Christmas message for the Roblin Review. No charge. limit about 200 words. Messages must be received in the office no later than December 1978.
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