Rossburn Rural Council Meets Feb 8 1966
The Rossburn Municipality council met in the council chambers on February 8 1966 with Reeve Alex Cleland and councillors Morley Brown Mike Gawryluk and Joe Dnistransky present. They approved the December 1965 year end and January 1966 financial report and accepted a fuel tender from Royalite Oil Company Limited via McKievik Freighters Ltd for 1966, rejected Imperial Oil Ltd and British American Oil Co Ltd bids, approved a $50 Red Cross gift for 1966, and instructed settlement terms on a purchase hold. The meeting adjourned to March 8 1966 with discussions on hostel units in Birtle and boundary extension involving local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ural
Rossburn
Alex Cleland
Morley Brown
Mike Gawryluk
Joe Dnistransky
Dmistransky
Dmistransky — Brown
Royalite Oil Company Limited
McKietivk Freighters Ltd
Imperial Oil Ltd
British American Oil Co. Ltd
Another Large Crowd But Still No Jackpot Winner
A Wednesday night Binge in Town Hall drew a big crowd yet no jackpot was claimed. Numerous $4 prizes were awarded to residents of Oakburn and Oakburn area, with several tie outcomes and multiple names listed among winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Woychyshyn
John Gurnick
Peter Zegalski
George Herrmann
Mike Maliation
Oakburn
Murray Hrycink
John Ryzytylo
Mark Ziemianski
Joe Mikolas
Anton Luhowy
Mike Nowosad
Qakburn
Peter Sidlar
George Lazaruk
Mike Silewich
Ressburn Boys Fall to Russell in Narrow Basketball Clash
In a fast paced game Ressburn boys lost 36-26 to Russell after leading at half. The girls also trailed 14-10 at halftime as Ressburn’s A and B teams later beat Inglis and Russell on the road. The B team earned its first win in weeks while the A squad stands 2 5 and eyes a playoff push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ressburn
Russell
Inglis
Erickson
Elphinstone
Local greetings mark Brandon weekend visit notes
Mr and Mrs John Gowan from Brandon spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Phelps. Mrs Nelson Pearce of Portage la Prairie visits her parents Mr and Mrs E Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gowanlock
Brandon
George Phelps
Mrs. Nelson Pearce
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. E. Moffat
Credit Union Directors Meet in Rossburn
The Rossburn Credit Union Society board met February 7 at 8 15 p m to plan the 17th annual meeting. Ten new members raised total membership to 543. Nineteen loans totaling 8125 were approved since the January meeting. Interest rates on seasonal assets fell to 10 percent from 12 percent as of February 1. Deposit interest set at 4 percent for 1966. Supper tickets available from board members or office by February 14. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Credit Union Society
Dora Barnesky Obituary with Large Canadian Community Ties
Dora Barnesky died suddenly January 31 1966. She lived in Birdtail district since 1922. Survived by two daughters five sons eighteen grandchildren one sister Irene Marchuk Angusville and one brother Mike Pushka Bredenburg Sask. Prayers at Ukr National Home Rossburn February 3 funeral February 4 at Greek Orthodox Church Glen Elmo Rev Melnyk officiating Braendle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Barnesky
Birdtail
Mike
Olga) Deytey
Glen Elmo
Jerome
Rose) Wolfe
Warner Robbins
Georgia
Alex
Rossturn
Mike and
Harris
Peter
Windsor
Ont
Walter
Irene Marchuk
Angusville
Mike Pushka
Bredenburg
Sask
Rossburn
Melnyk
Braendle Funeral Home
Community Recreation Council Planned by Local Groups
A preliminary meeting at the school on Feb 7 gathered representatives from several local organizations to discuss forming a Community Recreational Council to coordinate programs and qualify for grants from the Fitness and Amateur Sport branch of the Department of Welfare. A follow up meeting is scheduled for next Monday with a Dept representative to explain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Welfare
Dept
Weekend Visits Across Town Share Local Ties
Mrs H Hazelhurst and family visited Binscarth while Miss Magaret Young and Mr Bob English from Hamiota called on Mr and Mrs Young. Les Hamilton from Winnipeg spent time with his brother Howard. Winnipeg pairs joined Mr and Mrs Hawryluk and others visiting in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Hamilton
Winnipeg
Howard Hamilton
Hawryluk
B. Hamilton
A. Belinski
Mrs. D. Young
Cindy
Angusville Village Holds Annual Meeting Minutes
The Angusville village annual meeting on January 20 1966 drew 25 electors with 3 committee members Dan Sabeski John Senko and Andy Syryk presiding Merril Kiliwnik and Milton Chuchmuch elected chair and cochair Minutes of 1965 adopted Treasurer's report approved Dan Sabeski reported on 1965 village work Water works project received near unanimous support a resolution to refer the plan to the Municipal Council, meeting adjourned with Sabeski as chairman and Chuchmuch as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Dan Sabeski
John Senko
Andy Syryk
Merril Kiliwnik
Milton Chuchmuch
M. J. Sirnick
Bill Sidoryk
Elizabeth Paquet
M. J. Sirnik
Town Topics a winter note of events and weather tips
Severe snow and east wind made driving hazardous. The Chalet Sportsman’s Lounge opening is slated for March 4 or 11. Rossburn teen band The Fugitives gains local notice. The Eternals are the top act. Hospital Auxiliary invites participation in a Bonspiel weekend. An odd shaped egg is displayed in the News Office. Ice Carnival prep continues with skaters and instructors. Lions Club honors Carnival Queen sponsors and participants. Angusville Open Mixed Bonspiel begins next week. Vista traffic shifts westward after the Vista Spiel. Households urged to check curlers’ plans and involve one on rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Harris Huston
Rossburn Lions Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gawrysmk — Brown
Dnistiansky — Brown
Canadian Red Cross Society
Gawryluk—— Brown
Dnistiansky — Gawrychik
Weather Report
Credit Union
Community Recreational Council Considered
Vista News
Mr. S. Brown
Marilyn
Neepawa
Ray
Melville
Mrs. Brown
Mr. P. Rudiak
Basswood
H. Hamilton
Mrs. T. Martin
Glenella
G. Hamilton
Angusville Village
The
Fugitives
Binscarth
Eternals
Peter Voychyshyn
Vista
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