Jets and fans ignite Manitoba talk in quirky column
In a humorous Manitoba telephone chat with a reader, a Jets obsession surfaces as the writer notes two wins in half a season, fan patience, and looming season-ticket declines. He praises rural weekly papers and jokes about broccoli, Ottawa cheques, and a dog named Sam.
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Jack Matheson
Tribune
Ma’m
Ma'm
Peter Sullivan
Danny Geoffrion
Turkey
Jets
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Manitoba
NHL
Sam
Russell Barley Kings Upset Angusville Flyers
The Russell Barley Kings ended a slump with a 6 4 upset over the Angusville Flyers before 430 fans, led by Jim Cusitar and Ron Nemetchuk in a fast open game. The Kings then fell to Kenton and Miniota in subsequent road trips, posting a 4 5 record through January 2 1961 in the North Central Hockey League.
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Russell Barley Kings
Angusville Flyers
Kenton Cougars
Cougars
Barley Kings
Kenton
Russell
Doug Berke
Dean Vinnell
Jim Cusitar
Pat Tanner
Brad Clement
Miniota
Nighthawks
Dale Scott
Dean
Randy Kalynuk
Flyers
Danny Luba
Cusitar
Stainer
Tanner
Lynn Chuchmuch
Glen ‘Mleod
Barry Wishart
Angusville
North Central Hockey League
Pene
Russell Sgp
J and E Hardware takes bowling lead on December night
J and E Hardware tops the standings after December 18 bowling night with 45546 points, followed by The Jolly Ledger at 45613. High single honors go to Barbara Christianson of Central Hotel for 245, with florence Schwaluk and others posting strong scores across the field.
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J & E Hardware
Jolly Ledger
Woodlin Herefords
Barbara Christianson
Central Hotel
Cindy ‘McMurray
Florence Shraluk
J& E Hardware
Marlene Pettitt
Judy Preston
Helen Woodhouse
Frances Hutton
Florence Shwaluk
Pat Joss
Florence Schwaluk
3 & E Hardware
Brenda McGregor
Marlene Pettit
Rita Fleury
Emily Kiez
the Jolly Lodger
Edna Thompson
Liz Lopushinsky
Jolly Lodger
Margaret Mushumanski
Ede Peltz
Agnes Cusitar
Minor hockey report from Russell weekend games
On Saturday January 8 Russell hosted Pee Wee and 11s in exhibition play at Russill on against Rossburn and Miniota Elk ers. Russell 12s beat Sandy Lake 21 to 7 at Elphinstone. Kinsmen Pee Wee won 8 0 over Miniota Elk ers in an exhibit game. Theoren Fleury led with goals and 3 assists and Trent Gordon added two goals and an assist.
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Tanders
Russillon
Rossburn
Russell
Devin
Zimmer
Richard Boscher
Dean Zimmer
Jason Mushumanski
Lana Rucnaru Poser
Pee Wees
Miniota
Elphinstone
Sandy Lake
Pee Wee Boys
Saltcoats
Needlework classes anchor Birtle Ellice recreation report
Sixteen people attended the first needlework class led by Florence Widdicombe focusing on Norwegian Embroidery. Jan 13 Shawna Barteaux teaches Cross stitch and needlepoint with Bargello Jan 2 and Jan 27 also listed. Crewel Embroidery topic Feb 3 Gay Stewart shows crochet trees. High school in Birtle at 8 pm. Volleyball for adults Thursdays 8 pm. Fitness class Tuesdays 7:30 pm. More participants needed or classes may be cancelled. Westman Region games info to follow after Brandon trip.
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Florence Widdicombe
Shawna Barteaux
Shawna
Gay Stewart
Birtle
Recreation Round-up by Cliff Zimmer
Badminton to start this Friday January 16 at Russell Gym 7:00 p.m. All welcome bring gym gear birdie and racquet. Showers at 9:00 p.m. Leadership program in Russell Annex Monday January 19 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Instructor Marlene Jacobs from Dauphin. Call 773-2804 or 532-2088 to register for Tue Thu sessions. Level 1 Coaches Clinic Theory in Swan River January 16 and 7. Fitness Awareness Workshop in Russell Monday January 26 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info call numbers listed. Rossburn Broomball Tournament January 25 limited to eight teams. contact asap.
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Russell Gym
Marlene Jacobs
Dauphin
Russell
Pratt Small Gymnasium
Binscarth
Rossburn
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Small Business Information Service
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Jim MacDonald
Federal Business Development Bank
Princess Avenue
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Amling
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Agence
Ane
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Cam Gena‘lle
Noella Sidoryk
Debbie Kuzenko
Bill Walls
Birtle Blazers
Glen McLeod
Eric Stainer
Doug Batts
Cuff Zimmer
Jamie Braendlle
Ken Magnowski
Doug Wishart
Jamie Glasman
Scott Johnson
Jim Stainer
Richard Doubleday
Steve Rogers
Dean ‘Thom
Lorne Ross
Marc Desaulniers
Allan Stanchuk
Ron Nemetchek
SGP
Shoal Lake
Cardale
Hamleta
Miniota Sgp
Ladies Bowling News
Fugarripie
Emily Kier
Florence’ ‘Shwaluk
Minor Hockey Report
Myra Kilkenny
Birtle - Ellice
Wranaon
Cliff Zimmer
Clnic
Swan River
Knights of
Ce Skidoo
Shellmouth
Recreation Commission
Department of Fitness, Recreation and Sport
St. Lazare
Snowmobile
Inglis Poker Derby
Inglis Centennial Centre
Gerald Gorda
Raymond Bomback
Inglis Fire Fighters
St. Lazare Outlaws
Russell Memorial
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