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Looking Back -- June 22, 2012

By: Cathy Arthur

Friday, Jun. 22, 2012 | Comments: 0

In 2002: Nygård makes grand return to Deloraine

SIXTY YEARS AGO

Garth H.M. Thomas of Brandon was awarded the doctor of philosophy degree in mathematics at the 99th annual commencement exercises of the University of Wisconsin.

Virden ratepayers voted today for a money bylaw for $350,000 to provide waterworks and a sewage disposal system.

Willie Wells, former manager of the now-defunct Winnipeg Buffs, will take over as manager of the Brandon Greys.

FIFTY YEARS AGO

Three high school teachers were appointed by the division school board to act as co-ordinators of teaching methods in Brandon in an effort to encourage academic growth in the city’s educational programs. They are: Martin Chalaturnyk, Brandon Collegiate Institute, in mathematics; Ivan Rainey, BCI, in guidance services and Wayne Lalor, Vincent Massey School, in physical education.

D.W. Clement was re-elected president of the board of directors of the Brandon General Hospital at the board’s inaugural meeting.

FORTY YEARS AGO

Thirty-two frogs representing four area schools qualified for Brandon’s first frog jumping contest. Winner of the event, jumping 131 inches, was Freddie, coached by Garth Rice, 11, and Brian Aube, 11, both of George Fitton School.

Wes Hurd, a Grade 9 student at Boissevain Collegiate, placed first in the junior javelin event at the provincial track and field meet held in Winnipeg.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

Angry protesters crowded into council chambers last night to learn of the council’s decision to cutback on bus services until at least Dec. 31. The cutback will reduce the number of drivers by eight and the expected $1-million transit deficit by $433,000.

John Hinckley, the brooding loner who tried to kill U.S. President Ronald Reagan, was found not guilty by reason of insanity last night and will begin a life of confinement in a federal mental hospital.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

A half-dozen tornadoes ripped through southern and central Manitoba today, flattening buildings and farms, smashing windows, uprooting trees and raining down golf-ball-sized hail stones. Damage was most severe in Winkler.

A crowd of about 400 attended today’s ceremonies celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum.

TEN YEARS AGO

A blueprint for Brandon’s long-term economic future will become public today. The 20-year plan, prepared by a committee and Montreal consultant Corporate Affairs International, calls for specific, continuous actions. The report cost $130,000, most of which Western Economic Diversification has paid. Recommendations include: provide financial incentives for residents relocating; increase competition in the construction industry; develop an incubator for information and communications technologies; improve relations between employers and workers.

International fashion mogul Peter Nygård returned today to Deloraine, the small Manitoba town that first embraced his family 50 years ago. Nygård, in town for the dedication of a new park named in his honour, donated $25,000 for the park and 5,000 T-shirts for the town to sell. The park features a plaque honouring Nygård and 60 world flags. For one brief afternoon, Deloraine became the fashion capital of Canada as Nygård unveiled his latest clothing line during a slick fashion show at the park. Models included a mix of Winnipeg pros and local talent as well as Nygård’s own daughter, åliå and former supermodel Beverly Johnson. More than 500 people turned out for the park’s dedication and fashion show.

Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition June 22, 2012

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