Rain and local happenings fill Russell banner
Rain totals rise with 5.7 inches in June amid above average weather. Tender awarded for a new school addition at 158000 to Ser-Con of Regina. Several notices include bingo prizes at St Marys, regional sports events, summer programs, and a note on overabundant government news releases. The Banner’s next issue lands July 8 with copy due Friday.
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Rainé
Raifall Yester
CPR
Ser-Con of
Regina
Don Dow
Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota
Russell
St. Mary's
Binscarth
Debbie Robincon
Winnipeg
Community Recreation Branch
Clear Lake
Barry Abbott
Sam McKinley
Dauphin
David Dunn
Don Rowat
Donna Glasman
Lasper
Turk” Uo
Carman
Russell Golf and Country Club
Walter Dufrat
Canada
Post Office Department
Crests and Awards Highlight Elementary School Event
Elementary School Crests and Awards Hour at Major Pratt Elementary features bicycle safety talk by RCMP officer and a ceremony in Memorial Hall. Students from grades 6 to 8 receive science, athletics, and academic honors, with many names listed for track, curling, badminton, awards, and provincial competition recognitions.
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RCMP
Russell
Major Pratt Elementary School
Memorial Hall
Wayne Johnston Sted
International Peace Gardens
Howard Zimmer
Neal LaRocque
Les Mather
Carolyn Priet
Ladies
Legion
Central School
Hach Parent
Gene Kaban
Mike Miller
Gary Henshel
Frances Ungrin
Kathy Perrin
Gavin Connor
Blake Prosavich
JoAnne Sewarya Bonspiel
Clit
Jo-Ann Worneski
Frances ‘Ungrin
Gary Henschel
Former Teacher Of This Area Honored
Those of school age and many parents in Thunder Creek and Shellmouth recall a teacher retiring after 44 years of service. Miss J. Nettie Stewart was honored June 10 at Norberry School in St. Vital. She began at Sandy Lake, taught five years at Thunder Creek and two and a half at Shellmouth, then moved to other Manitoba posts before 29 years at Norberry. The presentation praised her compassion and understanding of the young.
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Thunder Creek
Shellmouth
Nettie) Stewart
Norberry School
St. Vital
Stewart
Sandy Lake
Manitoba
Norberry
Lloyd Cavers Heads Russell Flying Club
The Russell Flying Club held its annual meeting at the clubhouse with twenty members present. Officers for 1971-72 were President Lloyd Cavers past president Duane Tremaine vice president Evans Parabee treasurer Ray Pettinger secretary Stan Orsak and directors Jamie Langford Lawrence Rice Murray Hovey Jim Johnston and Joe Semochko. Plans discussed included building improvements to the clubhouse waterworks and washrooms and metal sheeting. Ground improvements included road gravelling and a stonepicking bee for land under summer fallow. A float for the fair day parade was to be prepared and the annual flyin tentatively set for August 15 with Saturday evening arrivals. An airstrip committee reported work on Mam Stoba tourism maps and inclusion of the local airstrip in government maps. A membership drive committee was named.
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Russell Flying Club
Lloyd Cavers
Duane Tremaine
Evans Parabee
Ray Pettinger
Stan Orsak
Jamie Langford
Lawrence Rice
Murray Hovey
Jim Johnston
Joe Semochko
Bicknell
Mam Stoba
Annual Meeting of the Children's Aid Society in Brandon
The annual meeting drew 300 Southwestern Manitoba residents to the Brandon dining room. Speakers included Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. McDermott with others, reporting that over 3200 children and families received help through Family Protection Services. New officers were elected and twenty five Brandon citizens joined the board.
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Children's Aw Society
Brandon University
Manitoba
E. Dunn
The
Maples
R. McDermott
Diane Taylor
Sioux Valley Reserve
B. Prochropehuk
Brendon
Russell Chamber discusses fair parade plans and Manitoba directorships
Twenty five members met at the Dell Room for a breakfast session to boost the Russell fair parade on July 16. They reported on float entries, a high school band, and possible secondary entertainment. A farmer's award program was outlined with regional zones and trophies, while nominations were made for Manitoba directors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Fundraising efforts were debated, and a youngster’s Camp Sunshine sponsorship was arranged.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Dell
Club
Chamber
Ken Munro
Langenburg High School
Don Rowat
Roblin
Ees
David Copplemen
Ruse
David Blake
Royal Bank
Minnedosa
Russell
Manitoba
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Br. Coppleman
St. Vital
Camp Sunshine
Eamel
Churchill
Lynn Lake
Gillam
Pas
One More Issue Before Holidays In Russell Banner
The Russell Banner announces one final issue before a two week holiday shutdown starting July 8. The business office will remain open during the period.
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Russell Banner
Parkway Co op Ltd Annual Meeting Held in Rossburn
Parkway Co op Ltd held its annual meeting and supper banquet June 14 at Rossburn town hall. About 160 members attended the banquet, with 100 remaining for the business session. The three-location co op reported total volume up to 1 722 000, a 4 million rise from 1970, plus a record Rossburn figure of 188 894. Prizes were awarded in three grocery merchandise draws to Frank Bily, Hall, and Mrs G Krya. Three directors were reelected.
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saFkWay
Rossburn Town Hall
Rossburn
Russell
Frank Bily
Hall
Inearth
G. Krya
Rossbara
Russell Golfers Top Team In Inter Club Meet
Russell golfers topped the inter club competition with strong scores led by standout players in a tight team contest. Local clubs battled for top positions as Russell emerged with a narrow margin over rivals.
Eastern Star Grand Officers Visit Russell Chapter 10
Grand Matron Isabel Curwain and Grand Patron Thomas Taylor visit Russell Chapter No 10 with sixteen chapters represented. Donations to Cancer Research and Eastern Star Chalet noted while Monica Ostapowich reports on a Russell mental health drive raising 136 dollars. Initiation of Viola Kinsley performed and Adeline Mather leads with three songs.
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Isabel Curwain
Thomas Taylor
Manitoba
Order of the Eastern Star
Russell
Mona Cross
Jeannette ‘Moss
Winnipeg
Amy Perepeluk
Lynn Lake
Ben Swenson
Russell Eastern Star
Russell Chapter
Cancer Research
Eastern Star
Monica Ostapowich
Viola Kinsley
Adeline Mather
Joe Borowski Ordered to Pay $1000 Fine in Bench Court
Joe Borowski was ordered to pay a $1000 fine in the Court of Queen's Bench for contempt after failing to comply with his suspended sentence terms. Judge Israel Nitikman said a receiver would be named to collect the fine, preferring jail over nonpayment.
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Aighways
Joe Bor‘owski
Court of Queen's Bench
Israel Nitikman
First Urban Rural Exchange Program Announced
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture outlines its first urban rural exchange program this summer for youths aged 10 to 15. Two one week sessions run July 25 to August 1 and August 1 to 8, sending rural youths to cities and urban youths to rural areas to broaden learning experiences with public lodging and transportation arranged by local hosts.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Senior Citizens Bus Tour To Shellmouth Dam Park
A group of 36 senior citizens joined a bus trip guided by Vic Ferguson to Shellmouth Dam and Asessippi Provincial Park last Wednesday. Passengers enjoyed lake views, marina facilities, and picnic areas while learning local history about Shellmouth. The tour featured stops, a group photo, and a birthday cake for members born June to October.
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Kim Peltz
Ray Snitynsky
Janice Chandler
Marilyn Lapka
Brandon
Janice Handler
Eldon Montgomery
Mehlon ‘Montgomery
Dunsmore
Elsie Dunsmore
Yenoot Lever Presentations
Jo-Ann Sawaryn
Brad Thom
Shannon Lange
Nola Garnett
Service
Gordon Hunter
Alvin Driedger
Dennis Dobie
Acglemie
Larry Boychulk
Howard Searle
Frances Angrin
Acadmeic
Linda Hampton
Jo-Anne Worneski
Tn _adaion
Beatrice Gallant
Shiners’ Givens
Shriners’ Bessy
Kathy Miler
National Parks Service
Brian Klimack
Paul
Lloyd Cavers Heads
Children's Aid Soc
Air
Robert Rae
G. Sefton
T. Sumida
AL. Cristall
Tve
Brandon Ctizens
Children’s Aid. Society
Harold Clement
Lloyd Cavers Harman
Agricultural Committee
Breagh
Parkway Co-op Ltd
Joe
Judge
First
Dam
Clift Russell
Cliff
Bill Stasuik
Russell Stoles
George Bell
Tuscell
Coane Chambers Park
Alvin Row
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