Powerview Council Keeps 1963 Millrate At 125
Powerview council votes to maintain the 1963 millrate at 125 with general school levy 8.098 and Agassiz S D and Leonard S D levies 67.87 each, totaling about 80 mills for schools and $45,346.88 in total taxation. anticipated revenue from grants and licenses reduces village obligations to $14,232.71. Resolutions include postponing a lane project by the RC Church, granting a ditch alongside Phillippe Dupont property, approving $4.10 to Powerview Co-op for telephone adjustments, pursuing title amplification for Tax Certificate No. 451, requesting drainage investigation from the Department of Agriculture, and approving assessment changes. Several accounts were approved for payment.
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Powerview Council
General School
Agassiz S.D. Levy
Leonard S. D. Levy
R.C. Church
Powerview Utilities Co-op
Phillippe Dupont
Willson
Louis Fenez
Peter Bruneau
MHSP
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Telephone
Zephyr Papineau
Robert Guay
Springfield Leader
Powerview Co-op Ltd
Gus
Rene
Bird River Drowning Victim Found
The Bird River Rapids drowning victim was found Sunday afternoon by Bob Lesko of Lac du Bonnet. He notified police. Bob Fawcett alerted detachment. All bodies of drownings have been recovered.
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Bird River
Bob Lesko
Lac du Bonnet
Bob
Hammerstedt
Bob Fawcett
Mr. R. McIntosh
Residents push pavement plan at Lac du Bonnet council
A 14 member Lake Avenue delegation asked for paving details and raised road and dust concerns at the May 14 council meeting. Assistant engineer Doug Struthers provided paving estimates while others pressed for repairs on an old fire truck. The council approved a 50 50 funding split with the rural municipality for Thorne Avenue grading, and okayed Manitoba Hydro building plans. Officials were appointed to the police commission and a trailer parking allowance was granted at a local service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue
Lac du Bonnet
Doug Struthers
Eugene Lavoie
Dickie Campbell
A. N. Dancut
Thorne Avenue
Manitoba Hydro
Minnewawa Street
McArthur
W. A. Campbell
W. Zarecki
M. Kabaluk
Walter Hapko
L. Latender
J. Kent
F. Kent
F. Latender
A. Harry
Hudson Bay Co
Springfield Leader
P. Koslovsky
D. Holm
E. Lavoie
Mothers Honored by Bissett CGIT and Explorers Dinner
Bissett CGIT and Explorer girls hosted a casserole dinner in the Community Hall on May 13 to honor mothers. Attendees enjoyed lantern centerpieces, rose place settings, and a Pinning on the Rose ceremony. Awards recognized extended Explorer and CGIT service, and guest speaker Mrs. M Parsons spoke on her work at St Andrews. The program closed with songs, a play, and Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G.I.T
Explorer
Bissett
Barbara McLeod
C.G LT
R. J. Minton
Minton
DuVal
Gibson
Wray
Innes
Keith
C.g.lt
Eleanor Minton
U ¥.Pa
Alana Miller
M. Parsons
St. Andrews Church
Elgin Ave
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet votes on sewer by law proposal
Polls open 9 am to 6 pm at Village Office on Monday May 27 to decide the 170000 sewerage by law for two south and west subdivisions. Business tax rises to 22 mills offset costs. CMHC loans become possible. growth and housing demand cited as key.
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Lac du Bonnet
AECL
CMHC
Louis Brown To Head Home and School Assoc
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association held its final meeting of the year on May 14 in the local collegiate auditorium. Officers for 1963-64 were elected by unanimous acclamation including Louis Brown as president and Father George Hart as vice president. The group discussed school district repairs, potential basement alterations, and floor tiling, plus adult education plans and a visit by Constable Duncan Turnbull who could not attend. Guest speaker Mel McMullen of the Manitoba Travel and Convention Association gave an illustrated talk on Manitoban communities. The association closed with thanks to members and supporters for a successful 1962-63 year.
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Home and School Association
Lac du Bonnet
L. Brown
Father George Hart
Joan Arseniuk
Susan Klassen
Frances Augustine
Alta Atkinson
Vivian Nesper
Phyllis Griffith
Leah Zeemer
Mary Campbell
Lac du Bonnet No
Cst
Duncan
Department of Education
Mel McMullen
Manitoba Travel and Convention Association
Whitemouth Couple Honoured On Golden Wedding
A golden wedding anniversary was celebrated on April 27 in Whitemouth Municipal Hall for Ludwig and Dereski. They were married in Elma and lived most of their lives in Whitemouth. The couple have eleven children and 26 grandchildren attending. A Roman Catholic service followed by a reception and dance marked the day. Messages came from Prime Minister Pearson and others. The family presented a heart plaque with 50 silver dollars, honoring all members. Stan Dereski celebrated his birthday on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Ludwig Dereski
Elma
Dereskis
Leon Andrews
Toronto
Bill Dereski
Stan Dereski
Louis Dereski
Ed. Dereski
Dan Biluk
Wawa
Ont
Frank Wozney
Dinorwic
Harvey Endler
Casmir Jacobsze
Beausejour
Bern
Joe Lozinski
Hadashville
Dereski
L. B. Pearson
Vanier
E. Willis
Duff Roblin
Fred Klym
Margaret Endler
Lightning Kills Lac du Bonnet Man at Tower
A Lac du Bonnet man, Hubert James Russell, was struck by lightning while reporting to base from a forestry tower at Pointe du Bois on Friday, dying instantly. The accident occurred during a radio report, leaving the forestry crew to confirm the fatality.
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Lac du Bonnet
Pointe du Bois
Hubert James Russell
Subscription Renewal Notice for The Leader
Renewal reminder asks readers to check date numerals on address to determine due date and mail remittance with form. It lists subscription rates: $3.00 one year domestic, $4.00 one year outside Canada, $5.00 two years, $6.00 two years outside Canada, with new subscribers instructed to enter for one year and enclose payment, and to allow one week for delivery.
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Canada
Springfield
Archbishop Baudoux Addresses Knights Convention in Manitoba
Archbishop Maurice Baudoux spoke at the Manitoba Knights of Columbus convention in Pine Falls, outlining ecumenical council history from 1959 to now and noting a Sept. 8 Rome session. He praised Christian unity efforts, the Holy Spirit’s changes, and hope for world peace. Lucia Fesser won a $100 bursary. other winners receive $25 checks. Norwood St Boniface council led the over 200 member class, while East Kildonan led the under 200 class.
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M. Baudoux
Manitoba
Pine Falls
Powerview
Knights of Columbus
G. “Mulligan
Mulligan
L. Shea
Linda Fesser
Norwood- St. Boniface
K of C
Pierrelle Goulet
St. Agathe
Marianne Dearbrouch
St. Marie School
Carol Lange
Transcona
Judith Roche
la Pas
Man
Yvonne Beaupre
la Broquerie
Norwood - St. Boniface Council
East Kildonan
Brothers Win Regional Road-e-o in Beausejour
Alistair Ross aged 19 and Ian Ross aged 17 from Seven Sisters finished first and second in the Annual Safe Driving Road-e-o in Beausejour on May 12. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, participants came from Pine Falls Great Falls Lac du Bonnet Beausejour Elma River Hills and nearby districts. Trophies will be awarded with Alistair receiving a transistor radio and Ian a car safety lamp. They advance to the Provincial finals in Transcona next month where the top prize includes a trophy 100 cash and a shot at the national championship in Quebec.
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Alistair Ross
Ian Ross
Beausejour
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pine Falls
Great Falls
Lac du Bonnet
Elma
River Hills
Alastair
Ian
Transcona
Quebec
Pointe du Bois Curling Club windup honors and prizes
The Pointe du Bois Curling Club held its annual windup on Friday May 3 with trophy presentations. Awards included the Kabaluk Trophy to BR Laurie R Komielien E Blondahl and D Fisher and the Cure Trophy to E White R Knox T White and M Knox. Winners across multiple competitions and divisions were announced along with honorary life membership to Pete Martin for 33 years service. A 25 year service set of buttons went to J Laurie P Live and D Hodge while J Knox received a 20 year button. The evening ended with dancing by Rhythm Orchids and a smorgasbord lunch.
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Pointe du Bois
Kabaluk
Br.’ Laurie
R. Komielien
E. Blondahl
D. Fisher
E. White
R. Knox
T. White
M. Knox
M. Gottfried
G. Anderson
D. Deluca
D. G. Anderson
C. Ketola
K. Russell
J., Neimi
C. Anderson
F. L. Anderson
M. Mikolaychuk
O. Fors
D. Anderson
F. Anderson
A. Neimi
M. Holm
T. Henley
B. Blodahl
S. Roscoe
W. Thompson
B. Div
J. Kikolaychuk
B. Laurie
R. Tester
R. Blondahl
D. Swainson
N. Nilsson
K. Ketola
Bryden
J. Laurie
P. Live
D. Hodge
J. Knox
P. Martin
F. Stuart
O. Livo
P. Livo
S. Kulczycki
Rhythm Orchids Orchestra
Seven Sisters News Highlights and Birthdays
Caroline Simpson celebrated her first birthday on May 20 with family help. Congrats to Jim Porth on May 12 birthday. Hospital Guild of Seven Sisters hosted a rag drive May 15. Leslie Edward Honke christened May 12 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev. Hasley officiating and Sheila and Victor Poole as godparents. Out of town guests attended from Transcona, Seven Sisters Falls, Pine Falls, Fort Frances, and Sheboygan.
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Caroline Simpson
Caroline
Fred King
Jim Porth
Hospital Guild of Seven Sisters
Man
Leslie Edward Honke
Ben Honke
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Ron K. Hasley
Sheila
Victor Poole
Hawke
Transcona
L. Cousins
Ed. Hawke
Arlene
Seven Sisters Falls
Walter Perchaylo
Pine Falls
H. Arseneault Sr
Fort Frances
Ont
Jim Taylor
Great Falls
Engagement News and Club Notes From May Gatherings
Congratulations to Miss Doreen Shand and Tom Terryo on their recent engagement. The Ladies Curling Club wind-up occurred May 6 with winners Mesdames Roscoe Marcus Oakley. Mrs Joan Niemi named ladies convener. Sympathy to the Russell family on Mr J Russell’s death at the Forestry tower after the storm. Several notices of surgeries and recoveries followed. Fishing season opening drew many to summer cottages and trails despite poor weather. Continued on Page 8.
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Doreen Shand
Tom Terryo
B.waisanen
Ladies Curling Club
J. Russell
Russell
Foresty Tower
P. Live
Winnipeg
General Hospital
J. Wittenberg
E. Hawkes
T. White
A. Niemi
Hodge
Lac du Bonnet
Pointe du Bois
Trail End Camp
Government Dock
Henderson
A. Pringle
No. 1 Legion Bowling Club
Sargeant
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Pine Pharmacy
Riverview Self Serve
Marcel Dupont
J. B. Dignard
Paul Lamoureux
M. Pichor
J.F.T
R. M. of
W. Grigora
Waters Construction Co
Lavoie Motors Ltd
A. Dancut & Son
Metropolitan Inv. & Security
Ambrose Pharmacy
Irvin's Electric
CGIT
Explorers
Rev. M. Wray
Karen Knox
Frances Ratcliffe
Martha Anne Simperel
Tannes Gibson
Janet Callow
Angela Vogel
Donna Miller
Vera Snyder
Phyllis Seymour
Maureen McCracken
Inter
Elaine Petrus
Camp Brereton
Girls of the éGit
Asia
Allan
Are McNabb
Joanne Labossiere
Louis Brown
Provincial Library
Legislative
Jinnipeg
3Rd Street
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Curling Club
Rosemary and
Pat
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