Inspection and Awards To Local Air Cadet Squadron
The twelfth annual inspection of No 677 Russell Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets was held at the school tarmac on Wednesday May 1st. Fifty three cadets entered at 6 25 p m and, with Commanding Officer Dennis Trinder and adjutant Lt Ron Clement, were reviewed by officers from CFB Rivers, CFB Winnipeg and the Air Cadet League. After marching past, WO1 Graham Galatiuk presented the drill team and a drill sequence. The cadets then moved to St Joseph's Church for an arms night and supper chaired by Bob Thom. Guests included Major Mitchell, Cpt Ken Young, Cpt Bill Jack, Dr McPhedran, Mayor J A Burgess, and Legion president Gordon Ferguson among others. Awards highlighted the evening with top proficiency awards to WOl Graham Galatiuk, FS Mike Totten, Cpt Rae McLennan, LAC Ken McFarlin, and Sgt Clair Beischer plus runner up Cpl Gerald Halwas. Six navigation awards also awarded with twenty minute free flights for high navigation marks. (Continued on Page 8).
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St Joseph's
Ken Young
CFB
Winnipeg
Bill Jack
Air Cadet League
McPhedran
Russell
J. A. Burgess
Burgess
Gordon Ferguson
Gordon Feruson
Dennis Trinder
Ron Clement
Adj
Wm. Stasiuk
Stasiuk
R. C. Thom
Wm. Ubryniuk
Mitchell
Canada
Wol Graham Galatiuk
Mike Totte
St. Lavare
Legion
Rae McLennan
Binscarth
Ralph Robinson
LAC
Ken McFarlin
Stan Yankoski
Dennis ‘Trinder
Sgt
Clair Beischer
Inglis
Cpl
Gerald Halwas
Bill Roberts
Cooper
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Binsearth
Trindara Angel Brook
Des
Pelly Trail Track Meet Sets New School Records
Russell junior high gathered ideal weather for a large track and field meet with many events dominated by Russell and Elphinstone contenders. Notable performances included Kathy Furman Rev Kwiatkowski Olive Baranyk setting seven records and Tony Kalechyn winning the open 100 yard dash with implications for Zone 10 competition.
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Russell
Linda Sidoryi
Cindy “Ferguson
Kelly Zasitko
Murray Lapke
Miles Sidoryk
Les Connor
Murray
Brian Uhryniuk
Darell Gryurnstt
Terry Pu Oak
Tunior
Clifford Zimmer
Cameron Genaille
Miles Sidorrk
Belen Ubryniuk
Murray Tapka
Judy Forsyth
Jo-Anne ‘Woroneski
Donna Iwan‘Casitar
Pelly Trail
Virden
Elphinstone
Kathy Furman
Rev. Kwiatkowski
Olive Baranyk
Ruusell
Ken Siwak
Eldon Dyck
Bill Laing
Ward Cooper
Don’ Pandine
George Forsyth
Norman Nernberg
Clarence Nernberg
Lyle
Speed
Oth
Mervin Elphinstone
George Forsythe
James Galant
Kwiatkowskii
Kwiatwoksi
Kwiatkowski
Olive Barayk
Land Sold and Permits Issued by Russell Town Council
At a regular session last Thursday night the Russell Town Council sold property to Evans Parabee and issued him a building permit for a new dwelling on the parcel at Mather Street near Memorial Avenue. Renovation and additions permits were also granted to Steve Onchulenko and Ralph McKenzie. Assessments were increased by the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch, adding to the 1960 tax assessment total of $6017.78, with all council members in attendance.
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Russell Town
Evans Parabee
Mather Street
Historical Society To Organize Locals
Newsletter announces a Russell meeting on Monday June 30 with no fixed venue yet. Framed charters issued at no charge to Manitoba Horticultural Society chapters with at least six members. Charters may be issued to delegates from local organizations.
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Manitoba Horticultural Society
Unnecessary election called stirs Manitoba voters
Premier Weir's plan for another general election is seen as a political maneuver. Voters are urged to cooperate, while Red Cross statistics warn of drowning and boating deaths. Winded report stresses lifejacket use and water safety messages for the summer season.
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Weir
Manitoba
Progressive Conservative
Canadian Red Cross Society
Lew
Kiwanis Plans Local Bicycle Rodeo at Central School
Kiwanis Club of Russell sponsors a bicycle safety rodeo on June 11 at Central School grounds to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary of community service with all children on bicycles invited to participate.
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Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Russell
Election fervor grips all parties in province
Premier Walter Weir announced a June 26 provincial election causing parties to scramble for candidates and set nominating meetings before the deadline. The XDP faced toughest scramble with a June meeting to elect a new provincial leader after the June 7 event.
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Walter Weir
Ageen
XDP
Es el
NDP Elects Officers and Nomination Date Set
The NDP convention in Birtle Russell announced a nomination meeting at Rossburn town hall on Thursday June 5. Rumors place Don Kostesky and Mike Antonation as leading contenders, with Sid Green involved in the broader leadership context. Officers were elected at Shoal Lake on May 16 with Kostesky named president, Antonation vice president, and Carol Komadowski secretary treasurer.
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Democratic
Birtle- Russell
Rossburn
Don Kostesky
Mike Antonation
Shoal Lake
Lool Ndp
Carol Komadowski
Liberals Name Candidate At Birtle Russell Nominating Meet
The Birtle Russell Laveral Association nominating convention will be held Saturday May 31 in the Birtle Legion Hall. John Braenale of Binscarth has announced his intention to stand as a candidate. Robbie Bend, new party leader, will be guest speaker at the event.
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Birtle-Russell_ Laveral Association
Birtle
Birtle Russell Conservative Association names new executive
About fifty people attended the Birtle Russell Conservative Association meeting at the Legion Hall in Birtle. Ted Dupont of St Lazare was elected president, with Dorothy Simms of Russell as secretary and Litt Preston of Shoal Lake as treasurer. The group discussed changing nomination rules to require membership and age 21, with no nominating meeting date set for the June 25 election. Guest speaker was Hon. C H Whitney, labor minister, with MLA Harry Graham also in attendance. The meeting referenced the annual convention in Winnipeg on June 9.
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Birtle-Russell Conservative Association
Legion Hall
Birtle
V. J. Rosnoski
Ted Dupont
St. Lazare
Dr. Rosnoski
Dorothy Simms
Russell
Litt Preston
Shoal Lake
C. H. Whitney
Labor
Harry Graham
Roblin PCs To Name Candidate June 2nd
The Roblin Progressive Conservative Association will meet at Grandview in the LOOF Hall on Monday June 2 to name their candidate. Wally McKenzie is presently M.A. and is expected to run again.
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Roblin Progressive Conservative Association
Grandview
Wally McKenzie
Post Festival Meeting Plans For Next Year
The annual post festival meeting Tuesday evening reviewed a strong festival program with speech and music. Treasurer Mrs. Mather reported a substantial balance. An apology was issued to Peggy Bradshaw over an age class mis description that affected a Binscarth Masonic Trophy. Donations of five dollars or more will earn a free listing and the 16th to 20th will be featured for speech at next year’s festival set for April 27 to May 1. Adjudicator selection rests with the executive.
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E Mather
E. C. Sanderson
Peggy Bradshaw
Binscarth
Binscarth Masonic
Jett
Russell Chamber Meeting Set For Friday Evening
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its May meeting Friday in the Council Chamber Annex starting at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
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Royal Canadian ‘Air Cadets
Dennis ‘Rinder
Edward M. Kennedy
United States
NDP
Liberals
Ussell Pcs
Roblin Pcs
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