Fund Raising Committee Formed For Sheltered Workshop
A Roblin community meeting on October 16 at the Roblin District Health Centre formed a fundraising committee for a Sheltered Workshop to provide long term employment for mentally and physically handicapped adults in the area. Initial funding will come from federal and provincial grants, with an upcoming garage and bake sale on November 18, 1978 at the former Ivanhoe Restaurant to kick off donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin District Health Centre
Roblin
Ago
Ivanhoe
Roblin Figure Skating Club Elects New Executive
The Roblin Figure Skating Club elected a new executive at its October 16, 1978 meeting in Roblin Centennial Arena. Officers include President Sharon Grundy and Vice-President Shirley Grundy with Cheryl Cooke as Treasurer and Registration, and committee heads for Music, Publicity, Carnival, and more. The club was welcomed as a member of the Canadian Figure Skating Association and fees for the season were set. registration is October 23 at Roblin Intermediate School and Goose Lake High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Roblin Centennial Arena
Sharon Grundy
Shirley Grundy
Donna Pollock
Cheryl Cooke
Carol Funk
Alice Ferguson
Holly Kelbert
Nola Sylvester
Yvette Bouvier
Ways & Means
Noreen Bates
Mavis Ready
Noreen Bail
Goose Lake High
Ostrowski Repeats as Top Athlete at Goose Lake Awards
Evelyn Ostrowski was named top athlete for the second year at Goose Lake High annual awards. She led in Basketball with 418 points and 589 rebounds, set 11 school records, and earned Tier II support from Manitoba Basketball Association. She also excelled in Track and Field and Cross Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ostrowski
Goose Lake High
Evelyn
Manitoba
Ethelbert
Manitoba Basketball Association
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Roblin
Tummons Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Chris Tummon celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a family supper at Cromarty Hall on October 8. Harold Kelly presided, Mabel Brade blessed, Bill Cranwell toasted, Dessie MacFarlane presented gifts, and Lottie Kelly accepted on behalf of the couple. The evening featured the Anniversary Waltz and dancing with many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Tummon
Cromarty Hall
Harold Kelly
Mabel Brade
Bill Cranwell
Chris
Alice
Dessie MacFarlane
Lottie Kelly
Tummon
Charlie Kelly
Charlie Brade
Roblin
Doug and
Marilou Taylor Wins Bronze Medal in Manitoba Piano Exams
Marilou Taylor daughter of Rev Keith Taylor and Mrs Taylor of Roblin earned the Bronze Medal from the Western Board of Music and a Record from Harmony Audio Regina for the highest Manitoba grade III Western Board Piano exam mark last June. Congratulations to Marilou on this high honor.
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Marilou Taylor
Keith Taylor
Roblin
Western Board of Music
Harmony Audio
Regina
Sask
Manitoba
Western Board
Marilou
Message from Wally McKenzie MLA Roblin Constituency
Harry Graham MLA Birtle Russell offers to assist constituents on behalf of Wally McKenzie who is hospitalized. Graham notes McKenzie’s conscientious service and provides his contact numbers in Binscorth and Winnipeg, wishing McKenzie a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Graham
M.L.A
Wally McKenzie
Roblin
Wally
Binscorth
Winnipeg
Council Opposes Festival on Crown Lands in Park District
The Local Government District of Park held its regular meeting on October 12 1978 in Russell chaired by Reeve Nowalkowski with seven councillors present. Minutes from September 18 1978 were adopted. Reports covered hospital board attendance and district meeting participation. The month end September 1978 statement and administrator expenses were approved. By law 423 rezoning Grey Owl Campground was read third time. The council reviewed Manitoba electoral division boundaries as set by the Boundaries Commission.
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Park
Russell
Man
R. Nowalkowski
William Andrusiak
John Sawatzky
Theodore Malchuk
Maurice Ewasiuk
Kenneth Griffiths
Fred Minty
Minty
The
Erickson Hospital
Manitoba
Shoal Lake
Grey Owl
Province of Manitoba
Boundaries Commission
Kerry Wilson Dies Accidentally at Grandview Farm
Kerry Wilson, 30, a well known Grandview farmer and hockey player for the Grandview Comets, died in a farm accident when his tractor contact a high tension line. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson and active in Roblin area sports, remembered for defensive play with the Grandview Comets in the Roblin league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Kerry Wilson
Kerry
Robert Wilson
Roblin
Grandview Comets
Roblin North Stars
Raiders Win Three Tournaments in Manitoba Tourneys
The Goose Lake High School Senior Boys volleyball team improved to 16 wins with one loss after capturing championships at Winnipegosis Dauphin and Grandview. Key players include Bill Solotwinski Darcy Andres Brent Agar Murray Roe and others as they showcase strong fundamentals and execution. The article invites November attendance to see the Raiders in action.
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Goose Lake High School
Winnipegosis
Dauphin
Grandview
Bill Solotwinski
Darcy Andres
Brent Agar
Murray Roe
Raiders
Melvin
Morris Antosh
Alfred Carriere
Ron Kostick
Mitch Stolarchuk
Rich Russett
Goose Lake High Awards Day Highlights October 16
On Monday October 16 Goose Lake High held its seventh annual Awards Day with many community guests and students present. The program opened by chair Gwen Jamieson and Principal Orest Ziolkosky followed by multiple grade awards, memorial and attendance honors, and a Ukrainian language trophy.
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Goose Lake
Goose Lake High
Gwen Jamieson
Orest Ziolkosky
Roblin Hospital Auxiliary Fun Fair Draws Winners
The Roblin Hospital Auxiliary Fun Fair opened at Roblin Memorial Hall with Mayor Sutton addressing attendees. Despite lower turnout, volunteers offered books baking sewing plants and games while prizes included a quilt clock and glass bowls.
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Roblin Hospital
Roblin Memorial Hall
W. ¥. Sutton
Roblin
Jenny Miller
Lil Edel
Shelley Baumung
Langenburg
Jeanette Chase
Even Boyce
Mabel Jory
Two Auxiliary Members Of Keystone Pioneer Museum To Attend Seminar
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Keystone Pioneer Museum met October 17 at Mrs. Vincintyre’s home with six members and one visitor. Nellie Zibresky and Winnie de Groot will attend the Museum Seminar in Winnipeg October 25 to 27. A rummage sale is planned for November 4 in the Roblin Drop-In Centre back room. Winnie de Groot won the draw and Barb Stefler won the contest. The next meeting will be at Doris Johnstone’s on November 21 at 1:30 p.m.
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Keystone Pioneer Museum
Nellie Zibresky
Winnie de Groot
Winni
Peg
Roblin
Barb Steffler
Doris Johnstone
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Figure Skating Club
Ostrowski
Council
L.G.C
Dale Yeo
Melvin Orke
Dwayne Bauer
Melvin Antosh
Cindy Ziolkoski
John Stelarchuk
Ruth Borchardt
Jean Landry
Patty, Tyschinski
Helmer Kirychuk
Michelle
Liske
Debbie Andres
Donna Boyce
Jane Liske
Otke
Donna Kozmeniuk
Ron Landry
Connie Storozynsky
Rockie Storozynsky
Bilous
Douglas Yeo
Angela Boyanski
Mary Fitkowski
G.L.H
Michelle Gaber
Dave Cooke
Orke Memorial
Chrisie Beck
George Pearton
Valerie Baumung
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