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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1975
Page
4
Death announces the passing of Archie Beach age 32 of Swan River Manitoba on September 19 after a long illness. Known as Band Master of the Roblin Community Band for years his family and district express sympathy. Funeral services set for Swan River on September 24.
Roblin golfer Dean Kozak shot 75 to win the Roblin Men's Golf Tourna ment and the Hilland Trophy on Sunday. Frances Cote of Badgerville placed second with 76 in the Championship Flight, while Barry Rogerson of The Pas had 77 for third. 84 golfers participated.
Goose Lake High School staff announce the Mark 69 Scholarship to Angela Petz and the Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary award to Greg Yakimishyn. Two additional $100 scholarships go to Stan Bahniuk and Kevin Weeres. Winners attend Red River College and the University of Manitoba, with community groups offering ongoing support.
The Roblin Horticultural Society held its annual Home Grounds competition during the Flower Show on August 20. F L Skinner Shield went to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Filewich. second to Mrs. Fla Hunter. third to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Frost-Hunt. Sub-Urban shield to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodoun. Farm grounds to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morrison. second to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Mann. third to Mr. and Mrs. William Bodnaruk. 70 plus class to Mr. and Mrs. James Shearer. second to Mrs. T. H. Taylor. third to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Filewich. New class for Planters winners Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edet, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yakimishyn, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilderman. Fruit entries down due to drought. total entries 958. Winners to be named in future issues.
After a lightning strike destroyed the CBC transmitter in Baldy Mountain on August 29 a temporary off air feed from CKOS-TV Yorkton using a 400 watt transmitter served Dauphin and area. Manitoba Telephone System will install a new temporary transmitter this weekend and replace the CKOS feed with CBC Winnipeg programming. GKOS-TV cooperation is acknowledged and a replacement transmitter building is planned to start in October.
The school runs volleyball football speedball cross country and Slee club with cheerleaders Training is led by Challengeon and Miss Wayland The fall driver education starts this week The student council seeks a new foster child from Indonesia and plans an Awards Day in coming weeks
Mr and Mrs Orton Stauffer announce the engagement of their daughter Constance Elizabeth Bruce to Douglas Harvey Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hoffman of Oyen Alberta. The wedding is set for Saturday October 11 at 4 00 p m in Knox United Church Roblin.
Ernie Gail and Colen Ritchie attend University of Manitoba with Ernie in 3rd year Gail in Arts 2nd year and Colen in Physical Education 1st year. Sterling Lyon visits Roblin with MLA Wally McKenzie amid PC leadership drive ahead of December Winnipeg convention. Evert Boyce to join Federal High Level Mission to Eastern Europe leaving Sept 26 from Regina
Town of Roblin council meetings in August 1975 approve building permits totaling 80 000 with demolitions relocations and new homes. Rezoning by law 806 807 808 to shift districts and update plans. Library funding discussed and municipal utilities reserve consolidation planned. Trailer and various license approvals issued. A special meeting in September confirms by laws and second readings.
The Intermountain School Division and CUPE Local 1685 ratified the 1975 76 collective agreement. Key changes set a new salary scale and re classifications for drivers, custodians, mechanics, and secretaries. Details include caretaker and mechanic classes with monthly salaries and hourly rates, plus bus driver mileage tier pay and route adjustments. Nominations for school trustees will occur October 1 1975 with five seats up for election across wards.
Preparations for the Roblin Parkland Festival November 18 to 20 are underway with syllabuses distributed in schools. Entries close October 17. Speech adjudicators are Mrs. Danielson and Mrs. Hopkins of Winnipeg. dancing adjudicator is Mr. Sangster of Killarney. The committee anticipates about 3400 entries and invites public attendance and participation including sponsorships and volunteer help.
Local gardeners report堤 outstanding vegetables to the Review office after warm weather. Roblin growers Clement and Urbanski contributed potatoes and beets, Shenrtdale's Mrs Semehuk sent giant beets, Roblin Bayn provided tomatoes, and Shortdate’s Mr Bugera offered cucumbers with weights noted.
The Ag rep report outlines surplus feed listings for eastern flood victims and notes Fababeans may replace costly proteins in rations. Canary Grass Seed contracts run about 12 cents per pound with 800 to 1900 pounds per acre yields. It also covers fall pruning tips to protect trees from winter and wind damage.
The Evan geline Rebekah Lodge hosts Assembly President Lorraine Ostopovitch visiting Roblin Lodge on Sept 11. Members greet her, present a tableau The Temple of Friendship, and pledge support for her projects with a pen ny drill and door gifts.
Mr and Mrs Leo Bangle announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Marie to Earl Herbert Gray son of Mr and Mrs John Gray of Onanole Manitoba The wedding is set for October 11 1975 at 3 00 pm in Roblin United Church
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