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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1977
Page
4
The Rossburn RCMP report the death of Patrick Ambrose Mecas 22 of Lizard Point Indian Reserve from a shooting at a drinking party on November 19 1977 Russell Floyd Mecas 36 is in custody charged with second degree murder
The Pelly Trail School Division’s Board held three November meetings. Retiring trustees Bill McKietiuk and James McMurachy ended long service. McMurachy served thirty five years. Inaugural meeting welcomed Vincent Furman and Leonard Goletz. Committees and appointments listed. next regular meeting set for November 30, 1977.
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Garry Gregorash and family of Kelvington Sask and Ron Hedley of Winnipeg visited during the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Hal Hedley. Barry Mackedenski and Kerry Lawless attended the Grey Cup Game in Montreal over the weekend.
Mike Werbowski attended an L H C Product Sales meeting in Brandon last week and was presented with a 25 year S H Service pin by Ed Halko, a sales representative.
The Rossburn Hornets Booster Club announces ticket sales via any current players or executives. Support the Hornets and enjoy winter sports entertainment.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Baranyk was christened Michael John on Saturday November 19 1977 at 3 00 pm at the Ukrainian Catholic Parish Brandon by Rev Eugene Rudachek in a memorable service Godparents were Miss Brenda Katchin and Mr Harvey Rochelle A supper followed at the parents home with family and friends attending
In loving memory of a husband father and grandfather who died December 6 1973 in a quiet country graveyard lying the one we love so dear four years since the loss life goes on but not the same forget you we never will you are living in our hearts behind the smile there are many tears Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Jessie family and grandchildren
The Rossburn Stingers meet Waywaysee Cappo at the Rossburn Arena Sunday at 7 30 p m. Fans are urged to attend as local hockey action heats up this weekend.
The Rossburn Hospital Auxiliary Tea on Saturday afternoon was very successful. Door prize winner was Mrs May Lawless, donated by Mrs Avis Stitt. Raffle winners included Alex Stewart with a 42 piece flatware set, Mrs Netta Smith with a Macrame Hanger and 2 plants, and Mrs Jean Lawless with a set of plaques.
The Rossburn Nursery School held a raffle with Craig Collingridge announced as the winner. The school thanks all participants and supporters for their involvement.
Kevin William Lanasychuk son of Chester and Mrs. Tanasychuk of Grande Prairie Alberta was christened November 13 1977 at 5 30 p m at the Ukr Orthodox Church Rossburn. Officiating was Father Michael Skrumeda with godparents Lillian Ukrainetz Diane Katchin Murray Swereda and Mike Melnyk. Grandparents John and Mary Swereda and William and Lanasychuk attended. Supper followed at the home with many relatives listed from Rossburn Thompson Churchill Angusville and Grande Prairie.
The annual meeting for Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of St Eliah in Rossburn Manitoba will be held in the Town Hall basement on December 4 at 2 PM. All members are urged to attend. Also the Rossburn Lions Club Jack Pot Bingo takes place December 7 in the Town Hall basement at 8 PM with $220 first prize and $150 second prize.
Figure Skating LESSONS start Monday December 5 at 4:00 pm with a MEETING at 4:30 pm in the rink. NOVELTY BINGO sponsored by Ukrainian Catholic Church Angusville Saturday December 10 at 8 pm in the church basement offers 20 games with lap cards at $1 and extra cards 3 for 50c.
The Lions Club held a jackpot bingo on Wednesday November 30 naming winners including Matt Sidlar Terry Kurehaba and multiple ties among Ann Bonchuk Harvey Seaton Maxine Phelps Mrs M Bucklaschuk John Collins and others in a crowded prize draw.
Four new modular mobile homes provide married accommodation for RCMP personnel. The units sit west of the hospital at Fourth Street and First Avenue. A second residence with a double unit will be built on the adjacent hospital lot in spring.
The Rossburn Recreation Commission will meet Monday December 5 1977 at 7 30 p m at the Municipal Office to devise a winter arena schedule. Organizations urged to attend with representatives and requests.
Interested players must submit names to the Municipal Office by Monday December 5 1977. The program runs one night per week for adults eighteen and over not affiliated with organized hockey, described as a simple league requiring minimal equipment.
Angusville Senior Hockey Club hosts a dance at the Angusville Community Centre on Saturday December 3. Music will be provided by Billy Kitz and the Serenaders.
At a Rossburn Hornets meeting Monday evening the new executive was announced with President Ernie Antonow and Vice President Larry Huston leading a list that includes Sec Treas Nelson Ludowy Gate Vic Matusko Finance Leonard Mackedenski Chuck Brade and Ernie Antonow Contact Man Orest Smycnnik Posters Bob Slon P A System Hal Hedley Transportation Tony Luhowy Equipment Manager Bill Antonow and Barry Mackednski Publicity Harry Aylwin Timekeeper Sterling Palmer and Coaches Pat O Reilly and Bob Hunter.
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