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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1983
Page
3
Ellen Robinson hosted a Manitoba gathering with immediate family, 12 of 15 grandchildren, and 4 of 5 great grandchildren. Attendees included Garth and Joyce Robinson and numerous relatives from Winnipeg, Regina, Brandon, and rural Manitoba.
Fifteen members attended the Binscarth Drop In Centre on August 15. A radius purchase for the centre will be handled by Dorothy Gooda. Plans include a trip to Robert Koehn's home on September 12 for the next birthday party. Members are invited to join, with forms at the centre to write cookbook recipes. The group hopes for better turnout after the busy season.
The Men's Open Championship Flight was won by Joe Laxdall with 68. Elmer Brown of Rossburn was runner up with 72. First Flight saw Glen Robinson win and Jim Stainer place second. Alf Ducharme took First Flight while Murray Falloon of Russell was second. Pat Tanner earned High Hidden Hole. Rod Markle of Shoal Lake claimed Men's Longest Drive. Murray Wilson of Russell won the Men's Senior Championship with 75. Calvert of Russell tied. First Flight notes Jin in incomplete text.
Lidcliff and Jean Faber with Lynn McCann of Exeter Ontario visiting relatives in the district. Glen and Glenda Cook took Sheldon to Winnipeg to board for Ottawa visit with Glenda’s sister and family. Deanna spent a week with Aunt Attie in Brandon and Sharon in Killarney. Beth Bowley hosts Esther Langley and Kathleen Ford from Yorkton. Jim and Maisie Rannie traveled to Winnipeg to visit Liz and bring Dorothy Minck home. Roy and Pat Reagh attended the Turtle Derby at Bois Sevin. Sheldon Soltys of Roblin visiting grandparents Helen and Don McKay. Mrs Dorothy Gooda hosting Calgary sisters visiting Binscarth and Fox Baron area. Dan Coppin family and Roberta King also present for RM Ellice celebrations.
Eadcliffe Bil and Eleanor Zimmer spent August 6 and 7 visiting relatives Delores and Matthew Gallant in Brandon. The Indies of the district met at Sarah Wileman’s home on the eighth to celebrate her 85th birthday. Obituary: Kristrun Anna Dicketts Helmekes died July 20, 1983 at Victoria General Hospital aged 77, survived by daughters Frances and Nell Jones and others, with services scheduled at St Luke's Church on Friday July 22.
The Village of Binscarth council holds a regular meeting approving minutes, receiving June and July 1983 financial reports, adding Schedule A assessments totaling 6082.35 to the 1983 Tax Roll, scheduling a 1984 Tax Roll Court of Revision for Sept 13, and setting the 1963 tax sale date for Nov 8. A secretary seminar in Birtle is authorized. office closure dates are noted.
A crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for the unveiling of a concrete replica of Balmerino School at its last site. More than 182 former teachers and students plus families and friends recalled years in the country schoolhouse. Eric Ireland and his crew built the exact replica with matching paint tones.
Report cites Moscow influence as Soviet officials threaten to disband bands that perform untidy and vulgar acts. The stance signals broader cultural control over music and public behavior across Russia.
Anne and Tony Gallant were honored at an August 4th celebration planned by their children. The outdoor barbecue featured a buffet setup on picnic tables, a two tiered red rose wedding cake, and a heart motif with miniature roses. Immediate family and relatives attended including Richard and Marilyn, Jodi, James and Patricia, Michael, Ley Owen, Shirley Kloon and Gary, and many Kalynuk relatives among others.
Silverton Verna Mushumanski visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Ushumansi and Mr and Mrs John Cullen and children of Gillam. Mr and Mrs Wi Cochrane extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Gerald Keating and family on Helen's brother Omar of Chilliwack. Mr and Mrs Ed Lung and Brent and Elaine visit with Mr and Mrs Richard Gravenor Langbank Sask. Allan Coulter spent the weekend at home and Mr and Mrs David Coulter visited Mrs Emily Couter and Gordon at Marquette.
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