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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1980
Page
5
The memoir passage recalls a June night with H R driving cattle, following a lakeside path. The scene shows trees in new leaves reflecting on the water and joyful creatures gathering, interrupted by a youth with a rifle and a soft tread as the first moment of violence emerges.
A fragment from a book recounts a hunter describing the slaughter of a bluebird, woodpecker, rabbit, and squirrel, and notes the emotional aftermath as the author reflects on the cost of hunting. The narrator mentions Mrs. H.R. Shipley and the Endcliffe Reunion, and ends with a confession about continuing hunting with a camel.
Obituaries note the passing of Mike Hetter and Joe Julie, with condolences to their families. Belated get well wishes go to Frank Stainer and Geo Goodings, while Cecil Smith, Dawy Falloon, and Leon Carell recover from hospital stays. A local political remark is recounted as seen on the street. A cross country ski clinic and fitness program are announced for Russell Binscarth area with local organizers and contact numbers. The ski clinic targets beginners, features Noel Frayne as instructor, and expects about 15 participants at $10 each. The fitness program begins Jan 29 at Major Pratt School with no fees and flexible activities. A January 15 1980 senior workshop drew around 50 attendees.
Recreation Round-Up by Cliff Zimmer outlines arts and crafts demos and a Broomball Tournament moved from Feb 3 to Feb 17 due to arena scheduling with a $10 team registration and Feb 17 deadline. League includes Binscarth Russell St Lazare and Waywayseecappo with scheduled games from Jan 12 to Feb 19 and Yarbo Selects opting out.
Early January 7 1980 in Etobicoke General Hospital Toronto after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Margaret Setter of Central Park Lodge Toronto. Born in Russell Manitoba farmed Inglis until 1950 moved to Toronto and worked for CPR until retirement. Survived by 3 sons 2 step sons 21 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren sister Mildred brother Melville predeceased wife May and daughter Mary. Funeral January 9 Ward Funeral Chapel Weston. Cremation to follow. Then detailed club notes on Russet Golden Gallopers meeting January 16 1980 with new member Kirk Vincent and fundraiser ticket sales for home made quilt.
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