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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
3
Curling clubs have yet to schedule fixtures for the season. Aimed at satisfying competitive and mixed play, the Central Committee proposes one night competitive, one night mixed, or two nights mixed. Signups are requested via Roland Zimmer and L Boguski, with a mixed Open Bonspiel this weekend and season start November 2 to 5.
Boulton Municipality opposes closing the one man district hydro office at Inglis and will write Manitoba Hydro to express its views. Council met Oct 1973 with Reeve presiding and reviewed by laws for 1973 election and snow fences. Court of Revision adjourned after four complaints. next date pending.
Education Minister Ben Hanuschak announced that November 12 will be observed as a province wide school holiday since Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday this year. All primary and secondary schools will close that day, with Remembrance Day exercises held on November 9 afternoon as customary.
Intermountain Information urges recognition for school bus drivers and explains the challenges they face daily. It argues most complaints come from upset parents and notes drivers juggle student behavior safety road rules and disciplinary duties while transporting children.
A guide to using mirrors to expand spaces and brighten rooms. It covers mirror placement from windows to hallways and suggests mirror walls and framed pieces for mood enhancement. The piece also notes portable hassocks as versatile, affordable decor and references a TV segment with Karen Webster and CEO Yorkton.
Rick Neufild writer composer of A Moody Manitoba Morning promoted more concerts in public schools with a 16 song performance funded by Manitoba Youth Secretariat. The tour urged Manitobans to protect nature and act locally. A senior volleyball tournament followed with Rossburn taking girls title and Roblin Raiders winning the boys final over Rossburn.
A Northern Petroleum tanker from Kamsack burned on the Togo road near Highway 83 and Provincial Road 368 on Saturday October 27 at about 6 p m. Roblin Fire Department extinguished the blaze quickly using two large hoses. two tanks exploded before arrival. No injuries reported.
The Roblin Evening Ladies curling club held its annual meeting on October 22 at the curling rink with 11 curlers present. Liz Stauffer chaired, reports by Sharon McMillan and Agnes Peterson noted. Officers elected for 1973-74 include Barb Latimer as president and Valerie Rollins as vice president.
A two part report to Fish Biologist William Howard details the Goose Lake renewal study. It notes algae blooms driving supersaturated oxygen on June 20 21 and rapid overnight falls to 68 69 percent, stressing fish and causing possible summer kills while later August variations reflect wind currents and overlapping plankton blooms.
A large crowd gathered at Roblin Memorial Hall for the Roblin Hospital Auxiliary First Fun Day. The event showcased baking produce sewing knitting books and games with raffles prizes and a cafeteria lunch. Winners included Swag Lamp Framingham Roblin and others. The auxiliary thanks the public for support and looks forward to fundraising totals.
In 1972 Sam Kozak seeded several acres to Russian Wild Rye Grass for seed production and praises fertilizing grass under management. The North and West Agricultural Society Conference at Hamiota on October 25 discussed 1973 activities and fair dates among many societies. Roblin favors a three day fair July 21 23 and seeks higher fair classification.
The Roblin U C Y held its fourth meeting October 22 at Holy Redeemer Parish Halls with four members absent. A volleyball tournament outcome was noted, CNIB canvassing on October 18 raised $55, and Winnipeg convention dates were discussed. A Christmas carol practice idea followed a soccer tournament and a joint St Vlads College U C Y meeting was planned.
Edith Bonenfant died October 20 1973 after a long illness in hospital. Born in Roblin Manitoba she moved to Port Arthur in 1944. Survived by sons Edward Stankey Rudy Bonenfant four grandchildren two brothers two sisters and nieces and nephews. Funeral service conducted at Everest Funeral Chapel with interment Riverside Cemetery.
Readers learn of large fruit from Kelowna B C including three Red Delicious apples weighing 2 pounds 13 ounces total and a 13 1/2 inch circumference. The piece also notes a big catch by Marvin Mohr aged 14: an 18 pound jack trout near the Assiniboine bridge on Oct 21.
Mr and Mrs Weir Lenore and Wilfred announce the birth of their son Andrew Bennett Clarence on October 12, 1973 in Winnipeg Manitoba. He is a brother for Mark.
The horticultural society schedules its annual meeting for November with a pot luck supper and slide show. The notice corrects a previous misstatement that the event occurred at the last meeting.
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