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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1978

Page

7

Dropmore District News Bountiful Summer Visits and Rain Brings Relief

Mrs Beatrice Cameron rode a bus to Winnipeg on Thursday to holiday with her son and family. Blake Cameron, who moved to Winnipeg from Prince Edward Island after two years with the Air Force, was a July transfer. Numerous visitors gathered for weekends with local families including the Ferris, Robertson, and Ullyat clans. A dust reducing gravel crew earned praise for sprinkling roads each morning. Rain finally came Sunday after a long drought, and Angela Petz returned from Brandon to join the summer fun. Grandchildren and relatives from Reston Eston Rochdale and Inglis attended birthday celebrations for D.A. Bradley-Hunt with a large family gathering and shared gifts.

Beatrice Cameron Winnipeg Blake Shirley Cheryl Marie Cameron Blake Prince Edward Island Air Force Arnold Ferris Henry Schneider Lemington Ontario W.G. Ferris Walter Anderson Melville Saskatchewan Ted Schwarts Moose Jaw Garry Digby Trevor and Tyler Clem Robertson Dave Bushko Dauphin Kevin Robertson Roblin JM. Robertson Howard Ferris Keith Ullyat Somerset England Briget Peterson Ottawa W. Doole Hazel Douglas Michelle Outlook Sask Les Pam Red Deer Alberta Angela Petz Brandon Annie Petz D.A. Bradley-Hunt Barb Phil Zimmer Joyce Hob McMurchy Reston Mary Naughton Woodworth Lind Bill Derek Sandra Naughton Eston Sash Freda Don Lori Sally Robin Brad Brenda Riley Robin Rochdale Christina Robin Inglis

Russell Council Minutes August 1978 Meeting

The Rural Municipality of Russell held its regular meeting on Tuesday August 8, 1978 with Reeve Witty presiding. Councillors Mather Davidson Bryer Collin Schepp Ireland present. Minutes of July 11 approved and financial statement to July 31 adopted. Subdivision by description S.W. 20-19-29WPM approved. By law 1003 third reading for Poundkeepers list approved. Dunn Marsh project plan 62K-100 approved. Secretary granted two weeks holiday August 8 to 25. Cheques 3464 to 3502 totaling 345,304.55 approved for payment and adjourned to September 12, 1978.

Oral Municipality of Russell Reeve Witty Mather, Davidson, Bryer Collin, Schepp Ireland Collins hepp—Bryer Davidson—Mather R.S of Russell Pratt Bryer—Mather John E. Cook N.W George Goda Lorne Miller S.W Robert Schepp Ron Witty S.E Roy Cusitar N Kenneth Anderson N.E Wayne Collins

The Great Grain Robber How Oats Threaten Prairie Crops

Agronomy expert Dr Banting of Agriculture Canada discusses wild oats as a costly weed in prairie crops. He notes that control requires flexible, integrated strategies using soil applied or post emergent herbicides, and warns against repeated use of a single chemical to avoid residues. Contact provincial extension for details.

Canada Prairie Jim Banting Agriculture Canada Regi Snsk Banting

Bezan and Liske families noted in Inglis obituaries and visits

In Inglis news heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Bezan family for the sudden passing of Bill and Dora Bezan. The piece lists numerous relatives and friends visiting, attending funerals, and celebrating a wedding of Debbie Bezo and Sheldon Bernhard, with attendees from Winnipeg, Ontario, Quebec, Calgary, and beyond, including 4 H exchange participant Marie Franc Caron.

Bill Dora Bezan Gordon Liske Gus Liske Dauphin Peace Gardens Debbie Bezo Sheldon Bernhard Inglis Palmaruk E. Palmaruk Canora al Griswold Jack Goriluk Bernhard- Beza Jim Titian Hamilton M. Liske Leanne Calgary Marie-Franc Caron Quebec J. Bezan Marie Wm Bulczuk George Ostafichuk G. Osesky A. Fustey H. Skakun L. Ostafichuk D. Klassen Winnipeg Twila Childs Gilbert Plains J. Carruthers J.‘ Ungarian Latters P. Paulenko H. Waller Thunder Bay Ontario

Manitoba legislature ends 88 day session with tax cuts and reforms

After 88 sitting days the Progressive Conservative government wrapped up the second session of the 318 Legislature. It highlights a reduced provincial tax burden, pension and farm policy changes, creation of the Cattle Producers Association, a major job program for youths, family law updates, and steps toward rent control withdrawal while protecting seniors. The government credits restraint measures for trimming deficits and entrenching a favorable economic climate.

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Endcliffe District News Visitors and Travel Updates

Endcliffe District notes a sequence of visits and travels including Larry Nernberg of Yorkton staying with parents Mr and Mrs Rudolf Nernberg. Joce lyn of Winnipeg visiting her mother and brother Carrie and Allan Kuzmicki. Mr and Mrs Reid of Winnipeg visiting Carrie Kuzmicki. Allan Wagner family visiting Mrs Peatz at Roblin. Bill Wileman family and Sally Wileman visiting Frank Rae at Grandview. Richard returning from a week away with relatives. Gallants leaving for Saskatoon and Calgary before Brandon. Don Douglas of California and J McDonald of Ladysmith visiting. George Fairburn and Linda Pagan of Snowdon visiting Mrs Hilda Pagan. Terry Lunen of Brandon visiting Mrs Hilda Pagan. Cyril Sudbury family hosting Garth Lis Kevin Trevor of Winnipeg Rayne Bozo and Kelly of Inglis. Ed Mack and Desiree of Langenburg and Gary Porson ed Gregory Trever Tim of Saskatoon. Joanne and Ron Boulet of Winnipeg visiting Cyril Sudbury and Susan. Dale and Judy Zimmer leaving Snow Lake for new home after two weeks with Bill Zimmer. Norman and Evelyn Stewart and Mrs Hilda Pagan attending Dauphin reception for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs Donald Stewart on July 2.

Larry Nernberg Yorkton Rudolf Nernberg David Bergunder Len. Bergunder Jocelyn Winnipeg Carrie Allan Kuzmicki Carrie Kuzmicki Reid Allan Wagner Peatz Roblin Bill Wileman Sally Wileman Frank Rae Grandview Richard Wmip Gallant Sastatoon Calgary Brandon Don Douglas California J. McDonald Ladysmith B.C George Fairburn Linda Pagan Snowdon Hilda Pagan Terry Lunen Cyril Sudbury Susan Garth Lis Kevin Trevor Rayne Bozo Kelly Inglis Ed Mack Desiree Langenburg Gary Joanne Ron Boulet Bill Zimmer Dale Judy Zimmer Snow Lake Norman Evelyn Stewart Dauphin Donald Stewart

Al Valentine Becomes President of Teachers' Society

Al Valentine associate principal of Jefferson Junior High School Seven Oaks School Division becomes full-time president of The Manitoba Teachers' Society for 1978 79 fiscal year from July 1 1978 to June 30 1979 succeeding Ralf Kyritz who remains immediate past president on the 1978 79 executive along with Marilyn Thompson John Wiens Rex Virwe Mary Beth Andrus Linda Barker Asper Val Croll Jack Fraser Norman Puhr Donna Goodman Jack King Garth McIntyre Ross Murison John Plohman Janet Schubert Vaughn Wadelious Dennis Wriheson and Dorothy Young

al Valentine Jefferson Junior High Seven Oaks Manitoba Teachers’ Society Valentine Winnipeg Ralf Kyritz St. James-Assiniboia Sho Kyriiz Marilyn Thompson John Wiens Morden Rex Virwe Pinawa Mary-Beth Andrus West St. Paul Linda Barker Asper St. Boniface Val Croll Jack Fraser St. Vital Norman Puhr Boissevain Donna Goodman Jack King

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