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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1969
Page
1
Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce and the village join in a yearly Clean-Up Campaign. May 25 to 31 are designated Clean-Up Week with free rubbish removal for residents who call and leave name and address. The service runs for one week to help beautify the community.
Manitoba school boards report a sharp rise in teacher applications with divisions totaling over 8,000 from prospective teachers. Individual divisions predict 400 to 2,000 applicants each, plus many inquiries by phone. Interest from overseas and Ontario hints at broader staffing pressures, while rural delays and subject-specific shortages loom.
The Ukrainian Catholic Mother's Day Dinner at Memorial Hall was a complete success due to wide cooperation. Local oldest mother was Mrs. P. Picard, out of town oldest Mrs. V. Vincent of Powerview. third oldest Mrs. Julie Hopke received a corsage. mums were given to the two oldest and the event is hoped to become an annual affair with even more support next year.
The May meeting led by President Pearl Warren included reports on the Tea and bake sale and a delegate selection for the Provincial Convention at the University of Manitoba. Mrs Rashme Mehta showcased Indian arts and crafts, answered questions, and was thanked. members enjoyed a lunch after the program.
The 4 H Lac du Bonnet Bees held their Achievement Night on Friday May 9 at Memorial Hall. Foods sewing and handicraft displays ran seven to eight in Legion Hall. Betty McLaren and Terry McDougall judged exhibits awarding 23 red ribbons to listed members and four blue ribbons to Jackie Hopke Joanne Zolinski Kandice Skoglund Isabella Laforte.
The Lac du Bonnet village council discussed forming a Recreation Commission with the Manitoba Department of Tourism and Recreation and considered partnering with the R.M. of Lac du Bonnet. They approved $7,000 toward the new Lac du Bonnet Sports Arena, urged removal of garbage receptacles from front yards, and planned actions on vacant lots and health hazards while supporting a Clean Up Campaign with the Chamber of Commerce.
At a recent meeting the Pine Falls Catholic Women's League re elected five executive members for a second term. President Mrs N Pachkowsky First Vice Mrs D Kemball Second Vice Mrs P Pasaluko Secretary Mrs S Winter Treasurer Mrs R Lavallee Recording Sec Mrs R Malo. New Third Vice President Mrs D Dimock. Councillors include Mrs L Shea Mrs P Pasaluko Mrs H Romano Mrs P Poitras and Mrs F Ford. The annual Diocesan Convention May 4 5 at Niakwa Motor Hotel Winnipeg featured Vatican II themes urging aid to poor nations.
Season 1968 69 Five Pin Bowling records list top individuals in categories like high averages and high single games for both men and women led by Margaret Ford and Ed McMullen. The record book also details team highs and standings featuring Thomas, McMullen, Richardson, and Gelinas among others.
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