When Baseball Strife Mirrors a Summer of Strife
In a reflective column a writer weighs both sides of baseball’s strike, evaluating owners and players, pay, perks, and the human cost. He recalls Big League careers brief and fragile, a shift to free agency, and the tension between wealth and loyalty across teams like the Dodgers and Yankees, ending with a plea for a fairer balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Twins
MacDonald's
Calvin Griffiths
L.A
Dodgers
Dave Goltz
Minnesota
Dave Stanhouse
Fort Knox
Goltz
Stanhouse
Yankees
Orioles
California Angels
Gene Autrey
Marvin Miller
Ray Grebey
Hire A Student Program Sees 166 Jobs Created In Area
Cindi Berg explains differences between the Manitoba Private Sector Youth Employment Program and her Hire A Student service. she lists area job totals and grants, notes 18 registered and 81 placements, with office hours and a closing date next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Russell
Rossburn
Birtle
Angusville
Foxwarren
St. Lazare
Recreation Round-up by Cliff Zimmer, July events listed
Recreation notes outline family slow pitch entries for July 26, a bike race after the centennial Par 27 with extended entry until July 27, and golf rules favoring close ball to pin. It mentions roller skating contests July 23 and a no skate day July 24 due to Centennial Fair. Playground week highlights include crafts and puppets, with registrations ongoing. Slowpitch League playoffs recap covers Russell Auto, Banana Belt, Texans, Bears, and upcoming matchups with byes and rest of B side matchups listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Binscarr
Russell Auto
Texans
Bears
Bisons
Good Roads
Crosby
Berg
Pratt’s
Rats
Millwood
Pratt's
Inglis
Kinsmen
Minniska
Russell Inn
CMP
Wedding Bells at Christ Anglican Church in Russell
A spring wedding on May 2 1981 at Christ Anglican Church Russell united Karen Jean Barber and Rick Brian Goraluk in a double ring ceremony. Rev K Vickers officiated with Cathy Fingas as organist. The bride wore a polyester lace gown with a fingertip veil and red rose boutonniere. Attendants wore sundresses and carnations matched bouquets. gowns and dresses were handmade by the bride's mother. The wedding party included Kim Schepp as matron of honor and bridesmaids Kim Ungrin Donna Beischer Gail Nemnberg. The groom's party included Darcy Chesen and groomsmen Garth Ziprick Kevin Fingas Darin Becker. A sit down supper followed at the Elks Hall. reception and dance at 8:30 pm. The couple will reside in Inglis with out of town guests from Sparwood Calgary and Abtsaa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Anglican Church
Russell
Karen Jean
George Barber
Rick Brian
Mike Goraluk
Inglis
K. Vickers
Cathy Fingas
Kim Schepp
Kim Ungrin
Donna Beischer
Gail Nemnberg
Darcy Chesen
Garth Ziprick
Kevin Fingas
Darin Becker
Karen Schepp
Susan Shaw
Grayson
Saskatchewan
Charlie Mintenko
Bob Self
Millwood
Sparwood
B.C
Calgary
Dropmore News Highlights Visits and Summer Gatherings
Local families and friends share visits, holidays, and travel plans across Dropmore and nearby towns. Highlights include Robins planning camping in Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage with a stop to see Sally Robin, Brandon visitors for a Yorkton army reunion, Kelowna guests, and multiple extended family gatherings. A church club annual meeting restructured leadership, library events feature local artists, and a correction notes Birch River resident Mary McFayden visiting with Doreen Peterson and Linda Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Robin
Riley Robin
Flin Flon
Cranberry Portage
Sally Robin
Jim Johnston
Brandon
Jessie Ferris
Yorkton
Wilbert Nerbus
Kelowna
B.C
Dropmore
Wilbert
Tom Orr
Chad
Dianna
Faye
Maur
Ice Digby
Bonnie Haas
Langenburg
Minnie Ferris
Frank Petz
Carman
Anne Petz
Angela
Brian
Loretta
Ziebart
Betty Ferris
Beatrice
Mary ‘McFayden
Birch River
Doreen Peterson
Linda Peterson
Edmonton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Re. R.M
Russell Centenni
Salvation Army
Vury Zomn
By Cindi Berg
Regis Hotel
St. Regis
Cliff Zimmer
Alre
Ady
Dropmore District News
Comfort
Kelvington
Howard
Babe Handley
England
Joe Dugan
D.B. Hunt
Bud Doole
Virden
Bill Doole
Leslie
Pam Doole
Outlook
Douglas
Michelle
Earl
Beatrice Cameron
Gladys Craig
Mabel Craig
Maggie Cameron
Roblin
Hazel Herbert
Bertha Bake
Reg Roberts
Dawson Creek
Howard Ferris
Lyle Nichol
Gran Isle
Pmore Church Club Meeting
John Shearer
Barbara Zimmer
Vi Young
Buryle Doole
Treasuer
Florence Robertsons
the Library
James Herriot
Craig ‘Thomas
Robert E. Wall
Jean McNaughton
Edith Witty
Janie Lazaruk
Wilson’s
Binscarth
Nscarth Orioles
Dale’s Men's Wear
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