Gilles Villeneuve and the Drive to Risk All
An opinion piece reflects on Gilles Villeneuve 1952 1982 and the fatal crash that ended his life. It questions the allure of speed in motorsport, cites past fatalities, and critiques auto makers safety promises while noting the human impulse to push machines beyond limits. It ends with a wary view of any lasting safety gains for the public and the impact on Villeneuve’s son Jacques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilles Villeneuve
R.I.P
Indy
Europe
Villeneuve
Quebec
Canada
Ferrari
Jimmy Clark
Graham Hill
Peter Revson
Ronnie Peterson
John Robertson
Robbie
Jacques Villeneuve
Jacques
Pere
Russell Ladies Golf Club reorganizes for season
The Russell Ladies Golf Club held a get acquainted evening at the golf club with past members and guests. Madeline Stonehouse welcomed attendees as president. A calendar of weekly Thursday Ladies Night events and Wednesday sign up rounds was announced along with upcoming outings to Neepawa and Clear Lake and two shotgun-start tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ladies’ Golf Club
Golf Club
Madeline Stonehouse
Neepawa
Clear Lake
the Golf Club
Brad Clement
Breenskeeper
Grace
Mixed bowling season ends with awards at Chicken Corral
The league held an awards night at 6:30 after a May supper served by Rick Thom and staff. Ken Schmitz and Annette presided as trophies were given to four teams the Unpredictables Banner Meats Banner Bakers and Strikers. Major honors went to Len Peltz Ede Peltz Har old Schrader Emily Kiez and Peter Senek with various high averages and triples noted. A social gathering followed with games and music by Ray Cuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicken Corral
Rick Thom
Ken Schmitz
Annette
Peter
Agnes Senek
Bob
Barb Kieper
Wally
Agnes Klimack
Banner Meats
Henry
Dixie Huston
Terry
Debbie Huston
Cam
Karen Clearwater
Banner Bakers
Ted Smith
Dean
Dwain Brenzen
Kirk Vincent
Susan Daly
Lorna
Les Zimmerman
Marilyn Hickman
George
Ann Hogberg
Arnold Paisniuk
Ann
Dale Snytinski
Super Shots
Walter
Florence Shwaluk
Ted
Shirley Sorchinski
Phil
Marilyn Tice
Len
Ede Peltz
Steve
Jean Kobluk
Harold
Mary Schrader
Len Peltz
Florence Shhwaluk
Peter Senek
Harold Schrader
Emily Kiez
Agnes Casitar
Mike Senek
Wally Klimack
Sexy Six
Tony
Stan
Orphan Yankoski
Jim
Jeanette Moran
Ken
Annette Schmitz
Ray
Sharon Cuff
Lome
Gwen Ross
Ray Cuff
Raiders Open Season in Yellowhead Fastball League
The Russell Raiders convened May 10 to form a new executive led by President Peter Velechenko and Coach Pete Zacharias. Seventeen players attended practice as cuts loom. First league game is May 18 at Churchbridge versus the Cougars, with home games May 20 against the Langenburg Colts at the Raiders diamond between the Carwash and Gulf Centre. The club, Manitoba’s sole team, hails from the Yellowhead Fastball League defending last year’s title. An exhibition vs the Elphinstone Outlaws from Brandon Centennial League is set for Friday with 1 pm start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hraiders
Peter Velechenko
Joe Laxdal
Barb Collins
Loree Pash
Miles Parr
Daryl Nernberg
Pete Zacharis
al Price
Frank Perrin
Frank Falkavitch
Pete Zacharias
Langenburg Colts
Raiders
Raider
Carwash
Gulf Centre
Thelphinstone Outlaws
Brandon Centennial Fé
Pam
Recreational I Round-up highlights 1982 Minor Baseball plans
Cliff Zimmer reports in Mid-West Minor Baseball League starting May 17 with Mosquito Beavers Bantams in Binscarth and Russell. Junior Baseball for 21 and under forms, practices in Oriole Park and Russell Fairgrounds, 177 kids in programs, with schedules and organizers listed and contact numbers for interest and funding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West
Binscarth
Russell
Oriole Ball Park
Fairgrounds
Darrel Pash
Sarah Phimb
Mosquito
Eugene Sochaski
Masquito
el Thom
Russell Raiders Schedule Reads With Road and Home Dates
The Russell Raiders host and travel to Churchbridge, Langenburg, Gerald, MacNutt, Caldur, Braves and Flames across May, June and July. Key dates include May 18 and May 20, with numerous Tuesday and Thursday matchups against the listed opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiders
Churchbridge Cougars
Langenburg Colts
Gerald Comets
MacNutt Clubs
Caldur Comets
Langenburg Braves
Churchbridge Flames
Calder Comets
Community Notes From Across The Province
Minniska Mrs Adolph Klimack attended a Woman's Christian Growth Workshop in Yorkton last week. Mr and Mrs David Dunn were in Winnipeg last week where Donnie received medical attention. Mr and Mrs Joe Burkoski Erin and Joey from The Pas visited the George Olshew ski home last week. Miss Joan McLeod from Grande Prairie Alberta spent the past week with family. Bill and Wanda Michalchuk from Winnipeg were weekend guests with Bill and Lena Kalynuk. Mrs Ross Dunn spent the past weekend with her parents at Hartney. Miss Joanne Wishart of Saskatoon was a weekend guest. Mervyn and Shirley Dunn visited Sunday with Carol and Calvin Jones at Killarney to help celebrate grandson Mark's second birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Klimack
Yorkton
David Dunn
Winnipeg
Donnie
Joe Burkoski
Erin
Joey
Pas
George Olshew
Joan McLeod
Grande Prairie
Alberta
Bill
Wanda Michalchuk
Lena Kalynuk
Ross Dunn
Hartney
Joanne Wishart
Saskatoon
Mervyn
Shirley Dunn
Carol
Calvin Jones
Kill‘arney
Mark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Matheson
International Automobiles
Clark
Hill
Revson
Peterson
Russell Lady Golfers
Jackie Clement
Gail Clement
Lori Hodgson
Gwen Bennett
Blue Bomber Rural Rep
Howard Joyce
Calgary
B.C
Swan River
Manitoba
Cliff Zimmer
Beavers
Lance Martel
Murray Hovey
Bantam
Jim Ungrin
Jim Petz
Bill Lang
Treas
Ginny Adolph
Central Inn
Bears
Crosby
Eagles
Millwood
Kinsmen
Minniska
Inglis
RCMP
Russell Inn
Bergs
Good Roads
Class of 84
Russell Raider
Dale
Jean Shop
G.W.G. Western Shirts
Murray Cook
Portage la Prairie
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