Sound Off — June 25, 2012

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This article was published 25/06/2012 (5106 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

In 1972: Hillcrest Place personal care home opens

SIXTY YEARS AGO

The Commons voted 170-3 today to give approval in principle to legislation providing pensions up to a $3,000 annual maximum for long-service members of the house.

Engines whined, machine guns chattered and the white umbrellas of parachutes floated downward as more than 6,000 visitors to the Armed Forces Day program at Rivers watched the final flying demonstrations. The dedication of the new, $200,000 supply building was a highlight of the program.

Four alternative routes for the Trans-Canada Highway through Brandon are under review.

FIFTY YEARS AGO

The federal government’s $42-million-a-year consumer subsidy on butter has yet to dent the butter surplus. Production has pushed the surplus to approximately 200 million pounds, about where it was Dec. 31, 1961.

Charles C. Brannan, who had his start with International Harvester Co. Canada as a clerk in Brandon in 1926, has been elected president.

Alex Korzeniowski, a youthful school teacher, will take over the duties of probation officer for the western judicial regional with the head office in Brandon.

FORTY YEARS AGO

The Imperial Hell Drivers, proficient masters of high-speed close-order careening car capers, were in Brandon last night performing at the Exhibition grounds.

Hillcrest Place, Brandon’s newest privately run personal care home for senior citizens, held its official opening this weekend. Situated at 930 26th St., Hillcrest includes both single and double rooms, a lounge area, laundry and kitchen facilities.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

A local Carman resident, Bob Leslie, who saved a 16-year-old boy, Paul Stowe, from choking to death has been awarded a citation from the order of St. John Ambulance.

Cam Henry of Oak River was chosen as Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year by the Brandon and District Jaycees last night. Mr. Henry and his wife Denise operate a 800-hectare farm where they grow grain, pedigree seed and raise livestock.

Burger King Canada Inc. has taken over the operation of its Brandon outlet from franchise owner Reg Bonazzo.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

To combat the rising trend of domestic violence, Brandon City Police have begun work on establishing a special unit to deal strictly with handling such cases.

Tornadoes hit southern Manitoba for the second time in three days. The twisters were spotted in areas near Glenella, Plumas, Pilot Mound and Riding Mountain National Park.

TEN YEARS AGO

The city signalled it wants to negotiate Brandon’s first urban reserve with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, a move Mayor Reg Atkinson called “the biggest mistake we could ever make.” Council voted to express to the province its interest in starting negotiations with Sioux Valley. Council voted 7-4 in favour of the resolution. Councillors Doug Paterson, Rick Chrest, Dave Burgess, Todd Lumbard, Ken Fitzpatrick, Marion Robinsong and Errol Black voted yes, while Atkinson and councillors Margo Campbell, Don Jessiman and Beth Smale voted no.

Construction of two giant Staples and IGA stores in the south end is on hold after city council heard concerns from neighbours. Council delayed a decision on a conditional use order for the project until July 8. Shindico Realty and Canadian Tire Corp. want to see the new stores built east of Canadian Tire, north of a marsh and facing 18th Street.