Rossburn Lions complete paper recycling drive
The Rossburn Lions Club shipped a full load of paper on Tuesday April 4 in a 45 foot van loaded in one hour by volunteers from Rossburn and nearby areas. Lion members include Bob Pritchard Bob Sion Dwayne Lawless Miron Swintak and Wally Mohr. Wally Mohr can provide details for groups wishing to continue the project and raise funds.
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Rossburn
Bob Pritchard
Bob Sion
Dwayne Lawless
Miron Swintak
Wally Mohr
Lions Club
Rossburn Leos to Receive Charter at Town Hall Ceremony
The Rossburn Leos will be presented with their Certificate of Organization at a Rossburn Town Hall gathering Sunday afternoon April 16. District Governor Marc Marcino of Kenora will officiate the ceremony. The club, formed from a January meeting inviting both girls and boys to join, elected its first executive including vice-president Tina Luhowy secretary Audrey Aylwin and treasurer Wanda Smycnnik. It marks Manitoba’s first Leo Club chartered.
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Rossburn Leos
Rossburn Town Hall
Leo
Lions International Movement
Marc Marcino
Kenora
Tina Luhowy
Audrey Aylwin
Wanda Smycnnik
Leo Club
Manitoba
North-West Marquette Festival Set for April in Birtle
The Music and Dance Festival runs April 17 to 21 at Birtle Collegiate Gym and Lecture Theatre with 360 entries up from last year. Four adjudicators Pearl Schnider Olga Friesen-Singing Wm Gordon Instrumental and John Trevenon Folk Dancing arrive. Programs are available in each participating town including Rossburn at Rossburn School.
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Birtle
Pearl Schnider
Olga Friesen
Wm. Gordon
John Trevenon
Rossburn
Rossburn School
Subdivision delays and budget woes in Rossburn
Mayor notes subdivision plan changes hinge on provincial cash as sewer and water approvals exist. The 1978 budget review aims to cut extras but fixed costs like debentures and Manitoba Hydro rise. The speaker doubts tax relief promises amid rising charges.
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Rossburn
Rossburn Lions seek project ideas in Rossburn
The Rossburn Lions Club project committee invites suggestions for new projects of any size. Interested residents may contact Les Andrew at 859-2766 or Dwain Lawless at 859-2163 in Rossburn for details and submission ideas.
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Rossburn Lions Club
Les Andrew
Dwain Lawless
Rossburn
Weather Summary Weathers: cool days and heavy showers
A string of cool days continues with frequent heavy showers. Rain totals exceed half an inch in the week, with daily measurements noted from April 3 to April 10, showing variable amounts and lingering unsettled conditions.
Astronaut Irwin to visit Swan River and Russell Manitoba
Colonel James B. Irwin chairman of the High Flight Foundation will visit Swan River on April 20 and Russell on April 21. He will meet mayors, honor senior citizens homes if time allows, speak at the Swan River Recreational Centre and Russell Memorial Arena, and discuss his Apollo 15 Moon mission including moonwalk and lunar samples.
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Manitoba
Jerry Webb
Russell Christian Academy
Russell
James B. Irwin
Board of
High Flight Foundation
Swan River
Mr. Webb
Irwin
Walter Zukewich
D.A. Kinny
Colonel Irwin
Webb
Russell Memorial Arena
Angusville School Closure Motion Fails March 1978
Pelly Trail S D records show the Angusville School closing motion R10-78 failed at the March 27 1978 board meeting. The original motion urged closing by June 30 1978 due to declining enrolment and needed repairs, projecting 39 pupils for 1978 79 from Kindergarten to Grade VIII.
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Angusville
Pony Club Trails Ride Dates Set For May Hunt
The Selsgirth Pony Club met April 3 at the Bergerson home to reschedule the trail ride from April 29 30 to May 6 7. Outsiders pay three dollars and entries close April 28. Younger riders will meet halfway then return to Mitchell's start. They also discussed the Hamiota Rally and planned to participate. Cheryl Leggat gave the speech Our Trailride with the Pray Club.
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Selsgirth Pony Club
Bergerson
Mitchell’s
Cheryl Leggat
Pray Club
Next meeting set for May 1 at Janine Johnston's
The notice states a meeting will occur on May 1 at the residence of Janine Johnston. Attendees are advised to attend as scheduled and bring any required documents.
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Janine Johnston
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