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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
9
Parkland reports seven inventories and studies underway in Dauphin and surrounding towns to guide regional development. Thirteen action projects are also in progress with 40 lines of economic activity serviced as planning shifts from inventory to a one to two year research phase. GM Ron Kinney expresses cautious optimism and growth expectations.
A Bicycle Rodeo at Rossburn Elementary on July 23 tested contestants in knowledge rules practical driving and bicycle mechanical checks. Champion Bobby Slon, with Tommy Phelps Ken Ament and Linda Matusko winning top prizes, supervised by RCMP officers and Justice of the Peace J W Cormack.
A Friday rainout forced the California Cuties versus Oakburn Orioles softball game to be postponed with a July 1970 reschedule planned by both managers. Saturday saw about 30 people attend two draws at Mike's Cafe with cash prizes and a major prize from the Oakburn Game and Fish Association.
Janieth Johnston kept top honors with the champion calf at Rossburn Dairy Club. Eugene Swereda earned reserve champion and the Manitoba Dairy and Poultry wallet. Showmanship awards went to Janieth Johnston, Murray Swereda, and Eugene Swereda. best groomed calf honors to Eugene Swereda and Murray Swereda.
Janet Elaine Johnston and Brian Frederick Serafin wed in a double ring ceremony at Rossburn Knox United Church on June 28 1969. Rev G Fulford officiated with reception at Buffalo Plains Inn Shoal Lake. The couple will reside in Winnipeg after trips to Montreal. both are Manitoba University graduates.
Carol Cochrane earned the champion ribbon as best showman at Shoal Lake Club events. Reserve champion went to Kathy Stickney. Event awarded seven red ribbons and three blue ribbons. Each club member received silver dollars for completing their first achievement day.
Jason Kurchaba two month old son of Mr and Mrs L Kurchaba won the Certificate of Merit as the Chubbiest baby under six months at the Russell Fair on July 17 He also received a baby spoon and a certificate of Honorable Mention.
The Manitoba Department of Transportation opened ten tenders for highway work including bituminous surfacing on PTH No 4 from Minnedosa to Newdale with Royal Paving Co. of Winnipeg submitting the lowest bid at 504 220. The Minnedosa project will cover about 20 miles and should finish by early fall. Veteran's Construction Ltd. offered the lowest bid for 12 miles of Provincial Road 251 from Waskada to PTH 83 at 123 464 as part of a multi year rebuilding program.
Warm sunny weather persists with near ideal growing and holiday conditions. The report lists daily highs and lows from July 17 to July 23, noting temperatures around the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 40s to 60s with a slight moisture reading on July 20 and continued mild days through July 23.
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