07 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
1
The Rossburn W L meeting convened on Tuesday February 5 in the Annex drawing a good turnout and discussion among attendees. The report notes a positive participation and ongoing interest in the Rossburn Institute activities.
Rabies cases rise with skunk reservoirs spreading to domestic animals. Citizens including veterinarians exposed. Pasteur treatment advised. Warn children to avoid wild animals showing fearlessness. destroy if safe. Vaccinate pets and restrict stray movements. Fiscal year data show 77 skunks, 5 cats, 10 cattle, 2 foxes, 1 horse confirmed rabies.
The 4H group featured Carol Gurnick on General Conservation and Cheryl Scarrow on Conservation of Wild Flowers. Gwen Veitch and Janieth Johnston demonstrated hair and scalp care plus healthy fruits and vegetables. Donations for crippled children total $63.53 with a reminder to still contribute at the Post Office or with Mrs. McKnight.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Canadian Legion Branch 184 met with 14 members at Mrs. Steve Rystephanuk’s home. Mrs. Russell Bugera elected Warden. January charity visit to Sandy Lake Home for the Aged by three members. Plans for the Annual Bonspiel, light lunches, and a raffle won by Gloria Lewandosky. A silver baby cup presented to Mrs. Peter Kolinsky for Brenda. March meeting at Mrs. John Derhak’s. A Parish Hall Bingo on Feb 15 with 75 cents for 20 games. Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League event on Feb 12 8 p.m. Talent Night at Rossburn Town Hall Feb 8 entries by phone, prizes, dance afterward. Concerts and dances with varied admissions. Everyone welcome.
A Rossburn notice urges rate payers to study a proposed spring water and sewer vote. It warns failure could trigger high costs from past and future expenditures, including a 9 to 14 mill increase and potential debenture payments. If approved, costs are spread over 20 years with minimal annual impact and a future frontage tax of about 45 cents per foot, with potential savings for prepayment.
Walter Donovan, born on a Southern Ontario farm, was chosen at a Shoal Lake nominating convention on January 30 to contest the Marquette Constituency in the next federal election. He has taught, studied theology, and served in Indian reserves with the Presbyterian Church, living in Rossburn district for three years. Lawrence Milner of Dauphin spoke, urging a social credit government and tax cuts to boost Canadians' purchasing power.
The writer argues an 11.5 mill district tax could fall as water sales grow but warns of high costs to tear out a mound septic system at the hospital. They cite permitting new homes nearby, odor from sewerage disposal, and rising town expenses paid by taxpayers, urging readers to support modernization and hospital improvements.
Two weeks of cold fronts gave way to thaw followed by heavy rain then freezing rain and sleet forecast for Thursday afternoon. Russell topped 50 degrees on Tuesday while Rossburn and Dauphin reached 49, an unusual warm spell for January.
The local High School Juvenile Team hosts Binscarth at 8 30 pm at Rossburn Arena. St Lazare visits on Saturday February 16 for a doubleheader with the 12 and under and 14 and under squads.
Down the Years recalls the 15 years ago note from February 5 1948 about an invitation bonspiel at Rossburn with winning rinks Wilson of Russell and Pollock of Shoal Lake. Also lists Carnival Queen candidates Marie Mychalyshyn Rose Zurbyk Zetta Black and obituary for Clifford S Shepherd pioneer implement and auto dealer Angusville.
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