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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1985

Page

6

Media blamed for sports ills by Gilles Neron critique

A critical letter rails at media scapegoating in sports, condemning Gilles Neron of Quebec Sports Safety Board for attacking fair play and sport philosophy. The writer defends journalism, questions sensationalism, and laments media echoing violence in hockey and other games.

Joe Theisman Bis Quebec City Gilles Neron M. Neron la Belle OCP Sandy Riley Manitoba Sports Federation Larry Desjardins Neron John McEnroe Gilles Canada

Russell Binscarth Recreation District Meeting 1985 Notes

The Russell Binscarth Recreation District met April 8 in the Russell Recreation Office with Ed Slywchuk Gordon Jones Alvin Kingdon and Merril Kiliwnik present. A report covered programs from Men’s Basketball to Minor soccer and a Challenge 85 staffing request was filed with approvals due by April 15. Funding requests from Ringette Gymnastics and Fitness totaled 790 dollars while Northwest Marquette Festival received 250 dollars from the skills transfer program. a custodial workshop is set for May 23 in Dauphin with outreach to schools and facility managers.

Parkland Parks Sports Council Binscorth Russell Russell Grounds Dauphin Yd Sywchuk

Russell H 4 H club meets in April with awards and plans

The Russell Happy Helpers and Beef Club held April meetings at the town annex discussing minutes and treasurer reports, awarding ribbons for record books, Achievement Day plans for May 16, and possible speakers. Members congratulated Alison Clement for Public Speaking win and Lana Yaworski for speeches advancing to Roblin.

Russell +H Happy Helpers Alison Clement Coulter

Parkland Ski Meeting Discusses Cross Country Plans

The Parkland Cross Country Ski Association held its annual meeting on March 20 reviewing last year's events. Windigo Loppet at Roblin and Regional Games in Crane River drew praise and will be repeated in Dauphin Vermillion Park. Plans include more instructors and on snow sessions next winter. Officers named: Clarke Wilkie President David Juce Treasurer Ken Stepashyn Event Co ordinator Yona Hamilton Secretary Bob Priteschau Lop pet Coordinator Al Daly Regional Games Vern Zatwarnicki Public Relations Greg Heria funding.

Parkland Cross Country ‘Ski Association Windigo Ken Stepashyn Dauphin Yona Hamilton Gilbert Plains Bob Priteschau Roblin al Daly Vern Zatwarnicki Crane River Greg Heriia Birch River Tinues Canada Parkland Association

Leisure Club Elects New Officers for 1985

Leisure Club gathers for annual meeting and pot luck supper in April with strong turnout. Three new board members Cam Collins Walter Patterson and Sophie Steinwandt replace retiring members. Current board includes Bill Katchin Seymour Stevens Nick Derkart Alex Kalyniuk Jean Stevens Murray Wilson Pauline Bridges Tom Clarke Steve Chipelsk and new rental committee member George Pentlichuk with contact numbers listed. Membership fees unchanged and due now. Host committee includes Mr and Mrs Wilf Dunn and Mrs Eric Lee. new kitchen committee member Mrs Virginia Nelson.

Cam Collins Walter Patterson Sophie ‘Steinwandt Bill Katchin Seymour Stevens Nick Derkarth Alex Kalyniuk Jean Stevens Murray Wilson Pauline Bridges Tom Clarke Steve Chipelsk Wilf Dunn Eric Lee Virginia Nelson

Dean Hedlund and Parable to perform in Russell concert

Dean Hedlund leads Parable in a concert at Grace Lutheran Church on Tuesday April 2. The group of professional musicians promises a family friendly performance and tours under New Creation Ministries with Bethany Grace Youth Group.

Dean Hedlund Parable Grace Laitheran Church Russell Praise Records Vancouver B.C Dean Minnesota Rarable Annette Reinhardt Vernon Alberta Darryl Rott Yamsha Canada NEW Creation Ministries Bethany-Grace Youth Group

Recreation notices and upcoming events in Russell area

A sewing seminar is planned for Russell and area on Saturday April 27 at the Russell arena with pre-registration through the recreation office at 773-2804. Cindy Berg handles Ladies fastball inquiries. A minor baseball meeting is set for Thursday April 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Russell Recreation office. The Parkland Sport development conference runs April 19–20 in Swan River with speakers from the University of Alberta and University of Winnipeg. Eddystone hosts 8 Manitoba Seniors 58 Plus Games events on May 28 with regional playoffs to follow. reps limited to 3 per community. For details contact Elma Taylor and Una Taylor. Rams beat Deloraine 11–40 in Elkhorn on April 8, led by Troy Frederick and others with multiple goal and assist contributions. Slywchuk and Oswald also notable contributors.

Russell Russell Arena Recreation Office Cindy Berg Russell Recreation Office Parkland Swan River Cal Botterill University of Alberta University of Winnipeg Beth Cochrane Vaughan Karpan Manitoba Bisons Hockey Club Eddystone Manitoba Society of Seniors Eddy Stone Apri Elma Taylor Ms.us Winnipeg Una Taylor M.S.C'8 Rams Deloraine Elkhorn Troy Frederick Rick Hyatt Brad Clegg Bob Wersehler Bruce Coulter Troy Leslie Greg Slywchuk Bob Werschler Richard Oswald Sendecki Pettit

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