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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1983
Page
6
A veteran voice recalls the Canadian Football League lineage from 100 years of play to 1983. The piece highlights piracy threats from bistros and satellite dishes, attack on broadcast rights, and a call to protect telecasts while noting stadiums, teams, and notable figures in a period tone.
Junior High held Awards Day on June 28 at 2 00 pm with Chairman Ed Kilimnik. Principal D Boscher and Rheanne Gray gave remarks. Awards covered proficiency grades seven to nine, science, honor roll, and athletic honors. Trent Gordon and Jay Brown won top honors. House 1 led the House Award.
Public notice outlines By Law 691 effective April 15 1962 prohibiting keeping cats unless vaccinated for rabies. It requires vaccination tags, authorizes seizure and destruction of untagged cats, and imposes fines up to eighty dollars for infractions. The town council authorizes officers to enforce the measure.
Binscarth Orioles and Riverside Canucks shared top prize money at the MSBL tournament in Birtle on Tay. Orioles beat Brandon Cloverleafs 4-3 then edged Amiota Red Sox 8-7 in extra innings to reach the final. Canucks defeated Angusville Cardinals 19-0 and Souris Cardinals 7-2 to set the final. Rain washed out the final between the two clubs. both teams will meet in league action on Sunday, July 10 in Binscarth.
The Honourable L L Desjardins awards 1000 to Russell for completing the Millwood ball diamond. Funds extend to municipal corporations, remote communities and Indian Bands in Manitoba through the Recreation Facilities 82-84 program. Funds are cost shared and financed by lottery revenues to aid communities.
The writer thanks the Kinsmen for funding the playground leader role this summer. After training at Clear Lake on July 4 and 6, registration is Friday July 8 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Russell Arena. Activities run 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for children ages 7 to 12 with a $6 registration fee for arts and crafts supplies.
Recreation Director Cliff Zimmer announces a playground program in partnership with the Russell Kinsman Club, with supervisor Colleen Coulter urging community involvement. The issue notes Colleen’s playground report in the Russell Banner, Lynn Desaulniers’ selection as pool patrol guard under the Summer Canada student employment program, and Lynn’s role with the Binscarth Pool. The report covers the T-ball program led by Ray Cuff, which completed with 40 participants forming two teams, thanks to volunteers Ken Schmitz Randy Migglod Tom Fenton Judy Preston and Sharon Cuff. Photos and drinks funded by Fred Clearwater and the Co-op capped the season after a game against Rossburn. Call numbers provided for recreation inquiries.
Russell Bantams league play ended after two rainouts and a playoff loss to Hamiota in the Mid West League Bantam final. Russell also reached finals in the Provincial B tournament at Ham IO but fell to Hamiota. They defeated Dauphin 14 to 6 at Oak River July 1 and lost 18 to 2 to Virden. In the final, Hamiota beat Russell 7 to 6. Players Cory Churchmuch and Greg Slywchuk represented Russell, with several boys aiming for Mid-West All-Star Provincial A tryouts led by Glennis Scott. Coaches included Ed Shamray, Dennis Smith, and Jim Petz.
Labor Minister Mary Beth Yolin announced July 1 1988 raises in minimum wage rates for building construction workers in the Greater Winnipeg area and major projects. The Greater Winnipeg Building Construction Wages Board, after public hearings and surveys of prevailing rates, recommended the increase, with two employee and two employer representatives plus a public chair.
Curtis Haluk reports a defensive pitcher’s duel as the Russell Raiders and Dale’s Dodgers split two games this week. Each 1-1, the series keeps the rivalry alive with Dodgers second in the league at 10 points and Raiders fourth at 9. Upcoming games feature Flames at Raiders and Dodgers. Calder at Raiders and Vongers at Saltcoats.
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