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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1969
Page
1
A community committee proposes a steel structure arena for Lac du Bonnet to serve basketball, volleyball, skating, curling, and events. Residents and groups are urged to donate generously, with grants from the village and rural municipality and funds raised by students and clubs, avoiding tax financing.
The Agassiz School Division No. 13 Board accepts with regret the resignation of James L. Desilets of Powerview as Ward Three Trustee effective May 21, 1969. Desilets, also Vice-Chairman, has served Ward Three since February 1, 1968 after Agassiz became a Unitary Division. A by election will fill the unexpired term. nominations are June 4, 1969, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. if needed, polls run June 18, 1969 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wade elected Vice-Chairman for the balance of the year.
The Lac du Bonnet Cub pack switches to an individual six system, like the Scouts, with improved progress. Leaders note more badges issued recently and more time to mentor lads. The move divides boys into four groups, enabling targeted testing and new goals as they advance.
Pointe du Bois Flashing Fingers 4-H Club held its 8th annual Achievement Night on Tuesday May 20 at the Community Hall. Members presented demonstrations, the dress review, and a medley by the Kulczycki Brothers. Gold Seals were awarded to Sheila Dunwoody and Melanie Scott for long membership, with Scott headed to 4-H Camp in Gimli and a District Rally centrepiece entry prepared in Beausejour.
This Week is Clean Up Week in Lac du Bonnet. Residents are urged to clear attic basement and yard debris to beautify the community and improve safety. Call 2656 or 2579 with name and address for free trash removal.
A local effort plans a cemetery clean up next week with volunteers needed. A youth group under a minister will burn grass and an ally helps tear down a damaged fence. Call 2296 or 2357 to volunteer with lawn mowers, rakes, or a truck. The event begins Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the cemetery.
Thirty three scouts and five leaders traveled from Whitemouth Lake on May 16 with 15 canoes to follow the Whitemouth River to Lac du Bonnet on the Winnipeg River. They camped Friday night amid freezing temperatures and loons. Saturday they began at 8:00, threaded the Dawson Trail, and passed a 100 year old bridge piles, the Forestry School, the second largest swinging bridge in Manitoba, and Hadashville with abandoned homesteads before continuing.
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