Rural Scene: Weed District Faces Extinction in District
Loyd E. Cavers reports the Ellice Russell Silver Creek Weed Control District is in danger of extinction after two years of operation. Ron Collins, chairman, says a qualified weed supervisor is needed to stabilize the program and assist farmers with weed control. A temporary supervisor handles roadside spraying. a permanent hire is hoped for next year during flax fallow. The note also covers fertilizer guidance and seed order checks to avoid delays in seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellice - Russell
Silver Creek
Ron Collins
Bantam B's Lose to Angusville in May Showdown
On May 26 Russell Bantam B's fell to Angusville in the second meeting of the season. Both teams produced three hits and five walks while Jim Wilson Richard Hudey and Peter Maurer shared pitching duties. Next game at Shoal Lake on June 2 follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bantam B
Angusville
Jim Wilson
Richard Hudey
Peter ‘Maurer
Shoal Lake
Track and Field Meet Racks Up Fast Times and Wins
In a bustling page 1 tracking meet, athletes sweep multiple events across half miles and sprints. Notable performances include Ray Snityn sky taking half mile, Gavin Connor winning 75 yard dash, and Pat Boychuk dominating the high jump and 75 yard dash among others, with strong showings from Jane Thom, Judy Germain, and Debra Liebrecht in intermediate and senior girls events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Snitynsky
Doug Weir
Michael Kukura
Gavin Connor
Dennis Dohie
James Iwaniuk
Gavin Goins
Erma Genaille
Childotte Murdock
Jane Thom
Blaine Burgess
Brenda Liebrecht
Elaine Burgess
Charlotte Murdock
Pat Boychuk
Judy Germain
Debbie Nerniak
Louise Zimmer
Debbie Naherniak
Charlotte Murdoch
Doug Davidson
Bill Kelso
Bob Mazur
Triple P
Bud Stanchuk
Kenny Derbowski
Scott Rowat
Ron Derkatch
Bill Bryer
Kelvin Nernberg
Randy Fingas
Ken Kalyniuk
Scott Rowatt
Billy Bryer
Rick ‘Thom
Ken Derbowka
Gerry Bicknell
Mervin Magnowski
Doug Wishart
Dianne Kuzenko
Joan Uhryniuk
Lindal Reavie
Barb Sanderson
Sherry Smart
Eleanor MacKenzie
Joyce Evans
Donna Nernberg
Margaret Dobie
Brenda Siwak
Joan Ubryniuk
Patty Klimochko
Debbie Bezo
Sherry ‘Smart
Pannea ‘Evar
Denise Flamond
Audrey Genaille
Linda Reavie
Denise Flammond
Donna Nern- Goodmanson
Bill Genaille
Bob Roberts
Gordon Holovach
Ted Siwak
Joe Martin
James Gallant
Warren Goodman- Fay
Denen Belt Bhat Mile Dowald Dow
Claire Fingas
Denis Zimmer
Ron Ross
Tom Magnowski
Vernon Gower
Bob Main
Donald Dow
Bert Me‘cas
Dennis Zimmer
Gordon Baerssinensis
Flurdles
Gordon Holoyach
Robert Thompson
Expos Win Opener At Russell In Blustery Conditions
The Russell Expos opened with a 3 6 win over the Binscarth Juniors in a windy evening game. Russell led 7 2 early. Binscarth narrowed to 7 6 by the eighth before Russell pulled away. Grandview shut out the Expos 6 0 in a league fixture the prior week. Scott Wood Bob Kutzan and Craig Loney pitched with Bill Hodgson catching. Upcoming home games include Angusville Juniors Tuesday and McAuley Thursday. Expos seek community support to sustain senior baseball in Russell.
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Russell
Expos
Binscarth
Bob Kutman
Grandview
Jim ‘Wood
Bob Kutzan
Craig
Loney
Bill Hodgson
Craig Loney
Eldon Montgomery
Terry Kearns
Jim Wood
Lloyd ‘Thompson
Don Thompson
C. Lazaruk
Jack Elliott
Lloyd Cavers
Russ Jones
Air Cadets Honor Perfect Attendance and Summer Camp Awards
Cadets led by Cpl Bill Kelso and LAC Cameron McDonald show first year perfect attendance with multiple exemptions allowed for illness or school work. Ten cadets achieved perfect attendance with no exemptions. Two week summer camp at CFB Penhold Alberta awarded to Galatiuk, Seif, Burdett, McFarline, McTaggart, Bulbuck, McDonald, Fener, Mulaire, Orr, Thom, McMurray, Beischer, Bowley, Halwas, Thompson, LAC Self, and others with alternates listed. Additional awards include special summer camps for Bagotville Quebec and physical training instruction out west. Lt Ron Clement and WO1 Graham Galatiuk visited Winnipeg Gliding Club. gliding may be offered locally by fall.
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Bill Kelso
Cameron McDonald
Bill McMurray
Guy McMurray
George Hogeland
Arthur Matthews
Scott Davison
Keith Thom
Kelly ‘Thom
Lory Wowk
Lynn Burdet
Denis Mulaire
Gordon ‘Marstall
Larry LeClerc
Clair Bulbuck
Bud Stanchuk
Greg McTaggart
Leslie McDonald
Don Forsythe
Graham Galatiuk
Ingis
Barry Burla
Inlis
Mike Tate
St. Lazare
Clair Fingas
Garth Butcher
Bir
Fle
Fred ‘Thompson
Binscarth
Lynn Burdett
Foxwarren
Gordon Marshall
Russell
Larry le Glerc
St. Laurre
Clair’ Bulbuck
Inglis
Cfb Penhold
Alberta
Larry Seif
Binsearth
Ken McFarline
Gerald Halwas
Fred Thompson
R. McLennan
R. Self
Millwood
Doug Davidson
B. Kelso
Mike ‘Trinder
Tom Magnowski
B. Stanchuk
Scott Davidson
George Hoegland
Ingli
Don Forsyth
Birtle
W. Jack
DCO
Mike Totte
Cfb Bagotville
Quebec
Jit Turnbull
West
Cfb St. Jean
Ron Clement
Winnipeg
Robinsons Repeat In 2 Ball Foursome At tourney
Windy conditions did not stop the Russell Ladies mixed two ball foursome as Margaret and Lorne Robinson won the Queen's Hotel trophy for the second straight year on a count back after tying 91 with Mema and Lloyd Thompson. Sixty players entered with six visiting pairs from Rossburn Selsgirth Isabella and Birtle. First flight went to Vi and George Laing 99, second to Helen Haye and Ed Leifer 102, third to Joan and Eldon Montgomery and Lil and Jack Drever. Various novelty prizes were awarded including high hidden hole, long drive and hole in one contests won by Harry Way. Despite winds and disputes between husband and wife teams, the outing was deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Margaret
Lorne Robinson
Robinsons
Mema
Lloyd Thompson
Rossburn
Maureen
Bob ‘Thom
Gail
Frank Clement
George Laing
Don Rowat
George
Harry Way
Two-Bedroom Cottage for Sale at Silver Beach
Classified ad offers a furnished two-bedroom cottage at Silver Beach including a fridge and electricity. Terms available. For inquiries call T. Smart in Russell.
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Silver Beach
T. Smart
Russell
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Loyd E. Cavers
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Russell Bantam
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IGA
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Camay
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