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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
1
The board approved application No M-130 for a Centennial Grant to fund a proposed recreational park. Details indicate future development and city support for the project as part of the centennial initiatives.
A successful dance was held at the Ukr National Home in Oakburn on January 21. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beck have returned home from a trip to Jamaica. Sympathy is extended to Mr. John F. Mychasin on the death of his wife. The U C W S of Oakburn will hold a Valentine Box Social on February 5 at the Parish Hall. Inquiries about Ukr Parish Hall rentals are directed to Mr. Mike Nowasad or phone 235.
Rossburn Intermediates defeated Brandon C and C 3 to 2 at Rossburn Arena after a tight contest. Brandon led 1-0 after the first period and the teams were tied 2-2 after two periods before Rossburn struck the lone third period goal to seal the win.
Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hamilton over the week end were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pym and family of Oromocto New Brunswick. They will make their new home at Camp Shilo Man. Mrs. W J Peden of Brandon visited her sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. W Williamson from Sunday till Wednesday.
The past seven days marked the coldest period on record since 1955. Officials note unusually low temperatures across the region with potential impacts on heating and energy demand.
A large turnout of parents and ratepayers attended the Angusville annual school meeting on Monday January 17 with 8 ladies and 15 men present. Lawrence Parabec nominated as chairman and Mrs Dan Kodleski as Sec Treas. The 1966 Trustee Committee includes Steve Walochatiuk Bill Sidoryk Ted Bartram and Mrs Paul Sidoryk. The Parabec family spent January 19 in Melville Sask. Three Angusville hockey teams posted mixed results in recent games with Juveniles 10 Rossburn 4 Inglis 14 and under 8 Inglis 1 and 12 and under 8 1 Russell 7 6 and 4 3.}
A broomball party is organized for January 30 at the skating rink. The boys and girls intermurals have been chosen and are playing. Babysitters and store boys remain available.
The January U C W meeting in the club room included devotions led by Mrs McIntosh and Mrs E McFeeters, with Psalm 121 reading. The group reported a successful year, met its allocation, and noted improvements to the manse. Gifts were sent to hospitalized members, a Credit Union dinner was arranged for Feb 17, and a pot luck lunch followed.
Annie Hawryluk aged 87 of Shoal Lake passed away at Assiniboine Hospital on Monday January 17. Born in Western Ukraine she came to Canada in 1906 settling in the Rossburn area and lived in Shoal Lake for 27 years. She was predeceased by her son Dan Susinski and survived by daughter Kay Pryzner brother Steve Kreciuk and sister Mary Hrynchyshyn as well as 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral service was held January 20 at St Josephat Ukr Catholic Church Shoal Lake with prayers January 19 at 8:00 pm. Interment parish cemetery Rae's Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Cold weather did not stop a Wednesday Bingo at the Ukr Catholic Church building committee. Four dollar winners included Mrs. Mike Ryzytylo Mrs. Bill Hryciuk Mrs. Steve Trakalo Mrs. Walter Zegalski and many others led by Edwin Collins and Adolph Verbowski in a lively evening.
The Vista Women's Institute reports a busy year with 4H social event for youths, prizes for Village School pupils, a blanket gift to a member, and donations to various causes. Clothing was collected for overseas recipients, get well and sympathy cards were sent, and plans invited the Rossburn Hospital Ladies Auxiliary to present plays and skits on February 4. A concluding social with lunch by Mrs. Florence MacPhail followed the meeting.
This week reports record extreme cold with readings 50 below and harsher in the Valley. Upcoming Rossburn Homecraft on February 1 in Rossburn Elementary features Furniture Refinishing by Patricia McAuliffe, while Drama Night showcases local talent. Hockey and Lions curling events draw crowd support amid winter conditions.
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