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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1978
Page
5
The Roblin Hospital Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday October 21 at 1 30 p m Final preparations were made for the Annual Fall Fun Fair to be held in the Roblin Memorial Hall on Saturday October 21 at 1 30 p m Proceeds will aid the Personal Care Home and Health Centre to purchase an ice making machine.
Health and Social Development Minister Bud Sherman announced the appointment of Dr James B Clements of Roblin as medical officer of health for the Eastman region effective this month. Based in Beausejour he will work with public health staff and chair continuing care panels for personal care home admissions. Dr Clements trained at Glasgow University and came to Canada in 1975 after private practice in Roblin for three years.
The Ladies Aid of St Matthew's Lutheran Church met October 4 with 15 members and one visitor. Rev P Borchardt led the study from Radiant Faith Philippians. Mrs S Edel wrote the closing prayer. Mrs R Wildeman presided, roll call answered, minutes read and adopted, treasurer absent, hospital aid report given.
Northstar Hockey opens the 1978-79 season with a General Meeting at Roblin Arena attended by 16 players 11 of them new plus 4 citizens. A 27 player list was offered with many expressing intent to join. Dryland practice starts October 10 1978 at 7 30 pm with another meeting set for October 17 inviting townspeople to participate.
The Town of Roblin council met with the Save the School Committee to review progress on the old school project. Key figures discussed grants, funding, and whether renovation or demolition is feasible amid mixed public support and varying departmental requirements.
Forty-one Manitoba high school students with strong academic and extra curricular records will receive Alumni Entrance Scholarships worth 500 each for studies at the University of Winnipeg. Recipients include Marie-Anne Komaransky Sally F Robin and Gregory Balak among others, with awards announced at Sunday October 15 convocation.
The Manitoba Clean Environment Commission issued an order for a new sewage lagoon to serve Roblin via a Shell River discharge. The plan restricts discharge dates, requires strict chlorine and coliform limits, and mandates construction by November 1, 1980 with ongoing controls to protect water quality and land conditions.
Mr and Mrs Ed Arndt and family of Virden visited at her parents home Harold and Mrs Edel over the weekend. Betty Anderson and Evie Leflar of Edmonton visited their grandmother Mrs C E Mitchell and mother Mrs Isabel Leflar for Mr and Mrs A Schiman. David and Elaine of Lanegan visited Ernie Schiman family Tara and Corey over Thanksgiving weekend. Lawrence Latimer visited Morley and Doreen Wettig at Grandaview on Monday.
The article mourns the death of the Supreme Leader of the Catholic Church, noting the shock and strong affection readers felt. It recalls John Paul II’s brief reign of 33 days and compares him to Leo XI who died on April 27, 1605, after a cold during his coronation, with Pope Paul V succeeding him.
The 1978 Homecoming Dance celebrated with graduates attending and yearbooks delayed for mailing. Goose Lake Flyer’s first issue was leaner but paired strong staff work with a five cent price rise, selling 249 copies. Upcoming events include Volleyball in Dauphin Oct 11, Roblin Oct 12, and Awards Day Oct 16 with November games and a Teen Disco in Roblin.
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