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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1972
Page
1
Manitoba safety officials announce a Defensive Driving Course starting October 30 in about 30 locations. The program frames traffic as a system and teaches drivers to recognize demands before it's too late, aiming to reduce preventable accidents and injuries through practiced skills.
Russell Lodge BPO Elks to canvass October éth to October 18 on behalf of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Russell and district. The drive seeks funds to prevent blindness and aid 1478 blind persons of all ages with services. Volunteers urge residents to give generously when canvassers call at doors.
Ken Houston, NDP candidate for Marquette, met in Winnipeg with David Lewis, national leader of the New Democratic Party. Houston criticized Lewis on taxation favoring big corporations and urged farming relief citing Manitoba Wheat Pool data showing No. Northern Wheat price declines.
Community Information Service has moved to the McMurray Block just north of the Royal Bank. Herb Ruter will operate the office with no secretarial help and asks callers to use 503 between 1:00 and 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The director aims to expand service and compile a regional community calendar for October to December.
Russell Jets Senior Men’s Tac Hic Football team held a light workout at the Russell Fair Grounds as scouts search for autumn games. Ex Trojans from 1969 Manitoba Championship and 1970 finalist squads joined, with plans for a potential game on Sunday October 22. Interested players are invited to practice Sunday October 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Pelly Trail School Division Board met September 25 with updates on the Community Schools Program in its pilot third year ending March 1978 and support from Public Schools Finance Board for Rossburn Elementary roof. Major Pratt School ventilation and gym use, maintenance duties, suspensions, and student transport insurance were discussed.
Craig Stewart, Progressive Conservative candidate in Marquette, regrets his challenge to Hon. James Richardson for a debate last week did not occur. Richardson, Minister of Supply and Service, campaigned in the riding for the Liberal candidate and a three-way forum is planned for October 16 in Rivers.
Bill Martin reports only one registrant for the Metric System course. The program will roll out gradually once introduced, with extension media courses possible. A minimum of 15 participants is needed to offer the class, planned for Tuesday evening October 17 at 7:00 PM.
A historical report notes that a significant portion of children show mental retardation to varying degrees, highlighting concerns about developmental health and identification practices among youngsters.
A Canadian exile in Beausejour Manitoba recounts life in Jacktown Michigan prison and a morning chow line brawl over politics. He questions why nearly 90 percent of neighbors never vote, citing stories from inmates who voted for insiders or never at all. He vows to vote again and urges intelligent participation.
The passage describes a camp experience with a lively meal line and a directive from the director about who enters first. It notes involvement by the United Church in Russell Inglis Pastoral Charge and related community projects.
The October meeting at Mrs. Heaps home drew 10 members and 2 visitors. Mrs. Meadows received personal care home hair donation proceeds. Transportation for sick visiting was arranged via USOP. A Bramton Senior Citizens dinner on Oct 4 requires registration with the Friendship Centre. Between two and three the wand dollars from used postage stamps were veieed this year. The meeting closed with benediction and the monthly draw prize awarded to Mrs. Heap.
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