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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
4
Holiday visits and family gatherings noted in Sandy Lake area including Nelson British Columbia visitors and a long wedding procession for the Babiak family in Winnipeg. Obituary extends sympathy to the Kolenich family with Anne Kolenich’s death in Victoria Hospital. School reopens with Sandy Lake Elementary Sept 1 and Sandy Lake Collegiate Sept 6. many relatives named among attendees and travelers.
We express gratitude to many friends who honored us at a farewell on August 11. The purse of money received was greatly appreciated. Thanks to the Sandy Lake Ball Team for the bathroom utility stand. Special thanks to the party organizers. Your kindness will never be forgotten, and may God be with you till we meet again. Jack, Gaylene and Darwin Ziprick.
Darwin Jonathon Ziprick named at Trinity Lutheran Church Inglis in a ceremony led by Rev Carey with godparents Mrs Betty Foster and Mr Orville Germak. Reception followed at grandparents Louis and Ziprick home in Inglis.
A surprise farewell gathering was held in the North Hall on August 11 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ziprick of Sandy Lake before they depart for Roblin to join the teaching staff. Steve Derhak led the program with speakers including Wayne Etichuk and local figures from the chamber and council. A purse and a Sandy Lake ball club gift were presented, and Jack and Gaylene thanked attendees before a dainty lunch.
Fifty five teachers including Mrs. Anne Kristalovich and Mrs. Lesia Wasylenko attend a primary reading course in Brandon this week sponsored by the Manitoba Teachers' Society. Mrs. Evelyn Shindruk joins the Winnipeg session. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Naylor with daughter Leslie travel to Calgary after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Steve Verbiwski.
The Erickson elementary school will open September 6 with a record 13 teachers and anticipated high enrollment. Grades except three opportunity classes and Grade 1 move to the new building. Principal W Yanchycki leads grades 5 through 8, with a nine-bus rural route and early school hours. Parents urged to buy supplies now.
This issue prints the first half of the Rossburn Fair prizewinners covering classes A to G. The remaining winners are to be published in the next issue.
The record lists prize results for vegetable classes led by exhibitor Mrs. Wm Stitt. Top placements include potatoes cabbage turnips beets carrots onions tomatoes cucumbers celery parsley parsnips peas and beans with Steffie Maduke and Mrs. Peter Hrysak among frequent high finishers. Wm Stitt appears as 1st or 2nd in many categories.
The report lists tuberculin skin tests and chest X rays for Erickson and Clan William residents. It thanks Tuberculin Services and volunteers for the survey's success and widespread turnout.
Three cows and three calves of grade Herefords on Cliff Lundman’s Manitoba farm were killed by a bolt on Monday night August 15. The cattle valued about 1500 dollars. Lundman learned of the loss on Wednesday when he returned home to Winnipeg and found the animals in a bluff.
At the Rossburn Fair the Flowers Baking and Clothing winners were crowned Queens. Mrs W Cochrane stood as runner up to Mrs Shirley Andrews who claimed the Clothing top prize. Nettie Hrysak and Mrs Antonin were baker class runners up while Blanche Andrew stood in for Steffie Maduke, Queen of Flowers, who was absent.
The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Lazaruk Hnatuk featured a reception in the Parish Hall with toast by Jack Ziprick and Master of Ceremonies by Orest Lazaruk. The bride wore a white two piece outfit with red accessories and a white feather corsage. After a trip to Vancouver and Victoria the couple will live in Oakburn with guests from St. Catharines Garson Toronto Biggar Vancouver and Manitoba.
In memory of my dear brother Harry who died August 23 1965. He had a cheery smile a pleasant way a helping hand to all he knew. He was kind generous and true and on earth he nobly did his best. Grant him Jesus heavenly rest. Sadly missed by brother Matthew sister in law Jean and niece Elaine.
Real estate notes describe farms near Olha and north east of Oakburn with mixed farming potential and reasonable prices. Local listings include grocery stores cafes poolrooms and small town businesses in neighboring towns. Owners seek buyers and brokers invite inquirers for details on multiple with possession available.
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